Yard Machines 260 Thru 279 Operator's Manual

Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyWarning: This unit is equipped with an internal comb

10WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustmen

11Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage the control bail and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Di

127Off-SeasonStorageNever store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark

13NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance. 8Trouble- ShootingCauseProblem RemedyEngine run

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159NOTE: Snow thrower features/components vary by model. NOT all parts listed above and pictured on the previous page are standard equipment.REF PARTN

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179Models/Modèles 230-260REF PARTNO. NO.N° DE N° DERÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION1 684-04127 Lower Chute Ass’y (Incl. #5-7 and 10) Ens. de la

18TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United S

2Finding and Recording Model NumberPlease do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Suppor

31Safety LabelsWARNINGThis symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property

42Safe Operation PracticesTraining1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble

5Operation1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amput

6Contents of CartonCarton contents are listed below with part numbers in parentheses.1. Two Ignition Keys (725-0201)2. 2.6 oz Bottle of 2 Cycle Oil

74Know Your Snow ThrowerIMPORTANT: This unit runs on a mixture of gasoline and oil. Do NOT operate the snow thrower without first reading the engines

8Before Starting WARNING: Before starting the engine, read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual.1.

97. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate choke lever slowly to the 1/2 Choke position. When the engine begins to run smoothly, mo