Yard Machines 152 - Manuals

Page 2 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; WARNING; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to

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 YOURSELFAND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFOREATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWE...

Page 3 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

3 • If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediatelyfor the cause. Vibration is generally a warning oftrouble. • Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector/impellerhousing or discharge guide, and making any repa...

Page 5 - SECTION 4: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SET-UP; Manual for proper fuel and two cycle engine oil recommendations.

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 ...

Page 6 - bottom

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 t...

Page 9 - FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE; Engine Operator’s Manual; ENGINE OPERATING CONTROLS

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 fueltank. Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that requires a mixture of gasoline and tw...

Page 10 - SNOW THROWER OPERATING CONTROLS; Auger Control Handle -

10 SNOW THROWER OPERATING 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 theaugers. Pull the control handle back against the upp...

Page 11 - SECTION 7: OPERATION; Mix oil with gasoline

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...

Page 12 - SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS; SHAVE PLATE ADJUSTMENT

12 SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while engine is running. SHAVE PLATE 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 c...

Page 13 - SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE; ENGINE

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 yo...

Page 14 - SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble

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, waterheater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance. • Clean snow thrower thoroughly. • Follo...

Page 17 - PART

17 Model Nos.140150E150E152 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 710-0167 Bolt—Carriage 4 2 710-0276 Bolt—Carriage 1 3 710-0323 Screw—Pan Head 1 4 710-0451 Bolt—Carriage 1 5 710-0642 Screw—Hex Washer 1 6 710-1005 Screw—Hex Washer 6 7 710-0773 Screw—Hex Washer 2 8 710-0896 Screw—Hex Washer 4 9 710-30...

Page 24 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at itsoption, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,free of charge, any part or parts found to bedefective in materia...