Yard Machines 140 manual

Operator s Man ual IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD PR ODUCTS INC. P .O . BO X 368022 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U .S .A. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engi[...]

2 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: 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 YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY[...]

3 • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never pla[...]

4 SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your snow thrower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your snow thrower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in [...]

5 SECTION 4: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS • See Figure 3. • Remove staples, break glue on the top flaps of the carton or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator’s manual, etc.). • Cut along dotted lines and lay end of carton down flat. Remove packing material. • Ro[...]

6 RAISING THE UPPER HANDLE 1. Loosen the hand knob on each side of the handle. See Figure 4. Remove packing material (if any). 2. Squeeze the control handle against the upper handle. Hold it in this position as you raise the handle. 3. Pull the handle up into the operating position. Be certain not to pinch the cable. 4. Tighten the hand knobs. Figu[...]

7 INST ALLING THE CHUTE CRANK (Models 150 thru 152 and model 140 with Optional Extended Chute Crank only .) On some units, the chute crank can be installed and secured from the top side of the snow thrower. Other units are equipped with an adaptor that requires the assembler to tip the unit forward on the auger housing in order to secure the crank [...]

8 SECURE FROM THE UNDERSIDE. See Figure 8. 1. Place a piece of the cardboard from the carton on a level surface. Tip the snow thrower forward so that the housing rests on the cardboard from the box. 2. Thread one 5/16” hex nut all the way onto the eyebolt. 3. Slide the eyebolt onto the chute crank. Insert eyebolt into the hole in the lower handle[...]

9 FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE WARNING: Handle gasoline carefully. Remember that it is highly flammable. Never fill fuel tank indoors, when engine is running or while engine is still hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank. Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle engine oil. Refer to the Engine Operator?[...]

10 SNO W THRO WER OPERA TING CONTROLS Figure 11 Auger Control Handle - Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to engage and disengage the augers. See Figure 11. The snow thrower is designed to be propelled by the rotation of the augers. Pull the control handle back against the upper handle to engage the augers; release to dis[...]

11 SECTION 7: OPERATION Warning: Observe all warning labels on the snow thrower prior to use. See Section 1. FUEL MIXTURE Important: Mix oil with gasoline as instructed in the Oil and Fuel Recommendations Section in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower. Read and follow all instructions carefully. BEFORE ST ARTING EN[...]

12 SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while engine is running. SHA VE PLA TE ADJUSTMENT Figure 13 1. To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 13. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact the level surface. If the shave plate is[...]

13 SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while engine is running. NOTE: Check engine and snow thrower frequently for loose nuts, bolts, etc., and keep these items tightened. ENGINE Refer to the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower for all engine maintenance proce[...]

14 SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance. • Clean snow thrower thoroughly. • Follow “Storage” instructions found in the sep[...]

15 Model Nos. 140 150 E150 Model No. E152 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 710-1270 Screw—Ov al C-Sink L 1 2 710-1174 Bolt Carriage 2 3 712-0324 Nut Insl. Lock 1 4 720-0276 Knob—Handle 2 5 725-0157 Tie Cable 1 6 746-0883 Body—Le ver Control 1 7 747-0946 Handle Ass’y . Control 1 8 749-0705 Handle—Upper 1 9 736-0451 W asher Saddle[...]

16 Model Nos. 140 150 E150 E152[...]

17 Model Nos. 140 150 E150 E152 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 710-0167 Bolt—Carriage 4 2 710-0276 Bolt—Carriage 1 3 710-0323 Screw—P an Head 1 4 710-0451 Bolt—Carriage 1 5 710-0642 Screw—He x W asher 1 6 710-1005 Screw—He x W asher 6 7 710-0773 Screw—He x W asher 2 8 710-0896 Screw—He x W asher 4 9 710-3015 Screw—He x[...]

18 REF . NO . PA R T NO DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 684-0056 Dash—21" 1 2 710-0442 Screw—He x 4 3 710-0895 Screw—He x T ap 2 4 710-1268 Screw—He x T ap 9 5 712-0252 Nut He x 1 6 712-0267 Nut—He x 4 7 714-0474 Pin—Cotter 1 8 715-0138 Pin Roll 1 9 720-0201A Knob—Chute Crank 1 10 725-0201 K e y—Ignition 2 11 725-1425 Switch—K e y 1 12 7[...]

19 Model Nos. 150 E150 REF . NO . PA R T NO DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 710-0442 Screw-He x 4 2 710-0653 Screw-He x W asher 1 3 710-1003 Screw-He x 1 4 710-1268 Screw-He x 12 5 712-0252 Nut-Jam 1 6 712-0267 Nut-He x 6 7 714-0111 Pin-Cotter 1 8 714-0474 Pin-Cotter 1 9 715-0138 Pin Roll 2 10 720-0201A Knob 1 11 725-0201 K e y-Ignition 2 12 725-1425 Switch 1 [...]

20 Model Nos. E152 REF . NO . PA R T NO DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 784-5572 Dash 1 2 710-0442 Scre w—Hex Cap 4 3 710-0653 Scre w—Hex W asher 1 4 710-1003 Screw—He x 2 5 710-1268 Screw—He x 8 6 712-0267 Nut—He x 6 7 714-0111 Pin—Cotter 1 8 714-0474 Pin—Cotter 1 9 715-0138 Pin—Roll 2 10 720-0201A Knob 1 11 725-0201 K e y—Ignition 1 12 725-[...]

21 REF . NO . PA R T NO DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 710-0157 Screw—He x Cap 1 2 710-0442 Screw—He x Cap 4 3 710-0896 Screw—W asher 2 4 726-0205 Clamp—Hose 2 5 736-0242 Washer—Bell 5 6 750-0589 Spacer 4 7 750-0716 Spacer 1 8 751-0352 T ank—Fuel 1 Model Nos. 140 9 751-0535-12 Hose—Fuel 12" 1 10 754-0367 V -Belt 1 11 756-0416B V -Pulley Hal[...]

22 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 705-5139 Brac ket - Support Gas T ank 1 2 710-0157 Screw - He x Cap 1 4 710-0289 Screw - He x 2 5 710-0896 Screw - Washer 2 6 710-3025 Screw - He x Cap 4 7 726-0205 Clamp - Hose 2 8 736-0119 W asher - Loc k 4 9 736-0242 W asher - Bell 1 10 736-0329 W asher - Loc k 2 11 741-0475 Bushing - Plastic 1 Model[...]

23 REF . NO . PA R T NO DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 629-0236 Cord - Extension 110V3M 2 Prong 1 2 705-5139 Bracket - Support Fuel T ank 1 3 710-0157 Screw - Hex Cap 1 5 710-0289 Screw - Hex 2 6 710-0896 Screw - W asher 2 7 710-1003 Screw - Hex 2 8 710-3025 Screw - Hex Cap 4 9 726-0152 Clamp - Mounting 1 10 726-0205 Clamp - Hose 2 11 736-0119 Washer - Loc k [...]

MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers u[...]