MTD 240 Series ユーザーズマニュアル

1.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 

assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place  

for future and regular reference and for ordering 

replacement parts. 

2.  Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 

Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3.  Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this 

machine. Children 14 years old and over should read  

and understand the operation instructions and safety  

rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised 

by a parent. 

4.  Never allow adults to operate this machine without  

proper instruction. 

5.  Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan 

your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material 

toward roads, bystanders and the like. 

6.  Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet 

from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if 

anyone enters the area.

7.  Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially 

when operating in reverse.

1.  Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be 

used. Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, 
wires and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over 
or thrown by the auger/impeller. 

2.  Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation 

and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your 
eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious 
injury to the eyes.

3.  Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer 

garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other  
loose clothing, which could become entangled in moving 
parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing on  
slippery surfaces. 

4.  Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle 

for all units with electric start engines. 

5.  Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed 

rock surfaces. 

6.  Disengage all control levers before starting the engine. 
7.  Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is 

running, except where specifically recommended in the 
operator’s manual.

8.  Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature 

before starting to clear snow. 

9.  To avoid personal injury or property damage use  

extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely 
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal 
injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or 
your clothes, which can ignite. Wash your skin and change 
clothes immediately.

  a.  Use only an approved gasoline container.
  b.  Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources 

of ignition.

  c.  Never fuel machine indoors. 
  d.  Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is  

hot or running. 

  e.  Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before 

refueling.

  f.  Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than  

½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space  
for fuel expansion.

  g.  Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
  h.  If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and 

equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 
minutes before starting the engine.

  i.  Never store the machine or fuel container inside where 

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, 
water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.). 

  j.  Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and 
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

This symbol points 

out important safety 

instructions which, if not 

followed, could endanger 

the personal safety and/

or property of yourself 

and others. Read and 

follow all instructions 

in this manual before 

attempting to operate 

this machine. Failure 

to comply with these 

instructions may result 

in personal injury. When 

you see this symbol. 

Restrict the use of 

this power machine 

to persons who read, 

understand and follow 

the warnings and 

instructions in this 

manual and on  

the machine. 

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this 
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can 
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. 
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.