MTD 261 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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Finding and Recording Model Number
Please do
NOT
return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without first contacting Customer Support.
Table of Contents
BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the
the model number and the serial number to the sample model
plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by
standing at the operating position and looking down at the
frame.
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Customer Support
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit,
you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
1. Visit www.mtdcanada.ca for many useful suggestions, click on Customer Support button.
2. Call a Customer Support Representative: For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310
For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238
3. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all enigne-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica
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tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with
your unit, for more information.
Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information.
You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.
Safety
Labels ...................................................... 3
Safe
Operation Practices ................................... 4
Set Up & Adjustment .......................................... 6
Know Your Snow Thrower ..................................
7
Operation ............................................................. 8
Adjustments & Maintenance ........................... 10
Off-Season Storage .......................................... 12
Trouble
Shooting .............................................. 13
Illustrated Parts Lists .......................................
14
Warranty ............................................................
18