MTD 769-01275D, Operator'S Manual

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Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
Starting The Engine
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the
metal tip on the spark plug.
2. Make certain both the auger control and drive control
are in the disengaged (released) position.
3. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not attempt to turn the key.
NOTE: The engine cannot start unless the key is
inserted into ignition switch.
Electric Starter
1. Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
WARNING: The optional electric
starter is equipped with a
grounded three-wire power cord
and plug, and is designed to op-
erate on 120 volt AC household
current. It must be used with a
properly grounded three-prong
receptacle at all times to avoid
the possibility of electric shock.
Follow all instructions carefully
prior to operating the electric
starter.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed
as follows:
1. Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on
the engine’s surface. Plug the other end of extension
cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet
in a well-ventilated area.
2. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a
cold engine start).
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke
control in the OFF position instead of FULL.
3. Push the primer two or three times for cold engine
start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of
the primer when pushing.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown.
4. Push starter button to start engine.
5. Once the engine starts, release starter button.
6. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control
to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate
the choke control back to FULL and then slowly into
the OFF position again.
7. When disconnecting the extension cord, always
unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before
unplugging the opposite end from the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control
in the OFF position instead of FULL.
2. Push the primer two or three times for cold engine
start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of
the primer when pushing.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after
a short shutdown.
NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the
temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope
out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to
pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
4. Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not
release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a
firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly
recoil.
5. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control
to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate
the choke control back to the FULL position and then
slowly into the OFF position again.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperatures.
Stopping The Engine
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry
off any moisture on the engine.
1. Move throttle control to STOP position.
2. Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.
3. Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the
engine as well as the area in and around the drive
control and auger control. Also, engage and release
both controls several times.
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive.
Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
If your home’s
wiring system is not a
three-wire grounded
system, do not use
this electric starter
under any conditions.
If your home
electrical system
is grounded, but a
three-hole receptacle
is not available, do
not use your snow
thrower’s electric
starter.