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MTD 262 manual

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  • Page 1

    MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Single-Stage Snow Thrower Models 262 S235 S265 PRINTED IN U .S.A. IMPORT ANT : Read safety rules and instructions carefu lly before operating equipme nt. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal co mbustion engine and should not be used on or nea r any unimproved forest-covered, brush - cov[...]

  • Page 2

    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Ma nual is an important part of yo ur new snow thrower. It w ill help you assemb le, prepare and maintain the unit fo r best performance . Please read and underst and what it says. Before you start as sembling your new equipment , pl ease locate t he model plat e on the equ ipment and copy [...]

  • Page 3

    3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important sa fety instruct io ns which, if not followed, could end anger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow al l instructions in this manual b efore attempting to operate thi s machine. Fail ure to comply with these instructions [...]

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    4 6. Do not ope rate machine while u nder the infl uence of alcohol or drugs. 7. Muffler and engine be come hot and can cause a bu rn. Do not touch. 8. Exercise extreme caution wh en operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. 9. Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on slopes. 10. Plan[...]

  • Page 5

    5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several mode ls. Snow thrower featur es vary by mode l . Not all features discussed in this manual are app licable to all snow throwe r models. Contents of Carton Carton contents ar e listed below: •T w o Ignition Keys • Bottle of 2 cycle oil • Extension Cord (sel[...]

  • Page 6

    6 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Figure 1 IMPORT ANT : This unit r uns on a mixture of gasoline and oil . Do NOT operate the sn ow thrower witho ut first reading the Te cumseh engines operator’s manual for instructions regar ding proper fuel and engine oi l. Choke Lever Activating the choke contr ol closes the cho ke plate on the carbur etor a[...]

  • Page 7

    7 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before star ting the en gine, read, understand, an d follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before op erating. Fuel And Oil Mixture WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable an d the vapors are explo sive. Never fuel machine in [...]

  • Page 8

    8 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make an y adjustments while the e ngine is running. Control Cable & Belt T ension As a result of both the control cable and the drive belt stretching due to wear, per iodic adjustments may be necessary. If the aug er seems to h esitate when rotating while the engine maintains a co nstant[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Figure 5 • Carefully release t he idle r bracket and allow it to pivot downward. • Carefully slip the drive belt off the auger pulley, freeing it from the sn ow thrower. See Figure 5. • Install the replacement dr ive belt by following the preceding steps in reve rse order. • Reattach th e belt cover with the five hex screws removed earlie[...]

  • Page 10

    10 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Prob lem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Key not in ignition switch or not in ON position. 2. Fuel tank empty, or stal e fuel 3. Blocked fuel line 4. Spark plug wire disco nnected 5. Faulty spark plug 1. Insert key and turn to ON position 2. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/oil mixture as specified in th[...]

  • Page 11

    11 SECTION 9: ACCESSORIES & KITS The following acces sories and kits are availa ble for single-stage, two- cycle snow thrower s . See the retailer from which you pu rchased your snow thro wer, an aut horized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 80 0-7310 for information rega rding price and availability. MODEL DESCRIPTION OEM-390-996 Electric Star[...]

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    12 2 4 5 3 5 3 SECTION 10: PARTS LIST 1 31 20 14 7 68 6 17 62 60 14 28 11 27 22 30 25 43 53 50 61 3 38 16 40 69 35 33 26 32 40 34 24 36 37 75 59 54 57 63 18 24 51 64 23 29 13 19 12 9 7 68 15 43 67 43 71 72 A A 76 72 56 73 74 77 80 43 79 78 14 52 46 49 41 48 45 39 70 3 58 42 44 10 66 8 43 47 55 38a[...]

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    13 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION 1 684-04027A A uger Assembly Complete , 21" 2 684-04025 A uger Weldment Assemb ly , 21" 3 710-0896 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-14 x 0.625” 4 735-04032 Rubber Spiral 5 735-04033 Rubber P addle 6 684-04126 A uger Housing Assembly 21” 7 710-0134 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x .62” 8 710-1003 Scre w , #10-16 x[...]

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    14 NOTES[...]

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    15 NOTES[...]

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    MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its poss essions and territories. “MTD”warrants this product ag ai nst defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commen cing on the date of original p[...]