OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Single-Stage
Snow Thrower
Models
140
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60
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO
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769-00805.
7/2003)
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SECTION 9: ACCESSORIES & KITS
The following accessories and kits are available for single-stage, two-stroke snow throwers. See the retailer
from which you purchased your snow thrower, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for
information regarding price and availability.
MODEL
DESCRIPTION
OEM-390-697
Electric Start Kit
fits models with a two-cycle Tecumseh 3 HP or 3.5 HP engine)
Electric Start Kit
fits models with a two-cycle Tecumseh 4.5 HP – 5 HP engine)
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OEM-390-996
OEM-737-0325
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MTD two-cycle snow thrower oil (contains six 2.6 oz. bottles)
Shave Plate (includes replacement shave plate and hardware)
Auger Kit, Snow Thrower Single Stage
7
7
53-0451
53-04472
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST
Models 140, 150, & 160
4
9
44
4
2
4
8
4
6
4
1
70
36
3
7
7
0
2
4
4
5
41
34
2
6
3
9
33
3
5
Model 140
3
2
69
4
3
4
7
35
Model 150, 160
3
3
4
3
5
8
3
9
4
7
4
0
6
6
6
4
6
7
6
9
5
4
40
5
9
7
3
71
5
7
74
52
2
9
6
6
5
63
7
5
1
3
15
NOTE: CABLE TO BE
1
4
1
9
12
55
ROUTED OUTSIDE
AUGER HOUSING
2
47
4
1
1
4
5
2
3
3
8
68
1
8
51
56
7
68
8
16
A
9
27
7
22
61
6
1
53
2
3
11
3
1
4
3
0
2
50
A
5
47
4
14
2
9
72
28
12
60
1
17
3
2
0
62
2
1
0
3
4
31
3
5
5
3
3
4
1
2
Models 140, 150, & 160
REF.
PART
REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
NO.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NO.
DESCRIPTION
Auger Ass'y 21" complete w/Solid Shaft
Auger Ass'y 21" w/Solid Shaft
Hex Screw AB:1/4-14 x 0.625”
Rubber Spiral
DESCRIPTION
Hex Flange Screw 5/16-18 x 1.50 Gr. 5
Hex Wash B-Tapp Scr #10-16 x .625" Lg.
Hex Nut 5/8-32 x .12 Special
Hex Nut 5/16-18 hd. Gr. 5
Ignition Key
Key Switch-Electric Start
Plastic Cap 1.75 Dia x .72
L-Wash 5/16 ID
684-04027
684-04025
710-0896
735-04032
735-04033
684-04028
710-0134
710-0167
710-0323
710-0352
710-0597
710-1005
710-0642
712-3027
736-3090
726-0299
731-1033
732-0357A
736-0176
736-0326
741-0919
741-0600
746-04091
7468-0234
749-04114
750-04230
790-00062
784-5174
790-00039
790-00045
710-0487
720-0284
725-0157
736-0451
747-04165
749-1092A
734-04070
684-04043
684-04044
40 710-1882
41 710-1003
42 712-0252
43 712-3010
44 725-0201
45 725-2018
46 731-1133C
47 736-0119
48 736-0225
Rubber Paddle
Auger Housing Ass’y 21”
Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x .62” LG
Carriage Bolt 1/2-20 x .50 LG
Truss Mach Scr 5/16-18 x .75
Hex "B" Tap Scr. 1/4-14 x .375" LG
Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.00 Gr. 5
Hex Tap Scr. 1/4-14 x .50" LG.
Hex Tap Scr. 1/4-20 x .75"
Hex Flange Nut, 1/4-20
Flat Washer .260 x .720 x .060
Push Cap x 1/2" Rod
Shave Plate 2.66 x 19.88 Double
Extension Spring .33 OD x 1.12 Lg.
Flat Washer .265 ID x .938 OD x .120
Flat Washer .510 ID x 1.00 OD x .125
Ball Bearing
Ball Bearing 17 x 40 x 12
Clutch Cable
Shoulder Spacer .25 THK
Lower Handle
Flange Spacer
Belt Keeper
Bearing Cup
Idler Bracket w/Brake
Belt Cover
9
L-Washer Internal .625 ID x 1.058 OD
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
**
49 7512B1476 Primer Button
50 710-0157
51* 710-0805
** 710-3025
52 726-0205
53 736-0242
54 747-04169
55* 750-0589
56* 750-0716
Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 Gr. 5
Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1,50" Lg. Gr. 5
Hex Screw 5/16-18 x .625 Gr. 5
Hose Clamp
Cupped Washer .340 ID x .872 OD x .060
Gas Tank Wire Support
Spacer .325 ID x .625 OD x .88 Lg.
Spacer
57 751-0535-17 Fuel Line 17" Lg.
58 751-0603
59 751-10023
60 754-0101A
61 756-04060
62 756-0475
63 790-00048
64 7519630
65 712-3004A
66 731-2113B
67 7511824110 Choke Lever Knob
68* 710-04187
** 710-1268
69 736-0362
70 736-0400
71** 629-0236
72* 736-0337
73 790-00059
74 790-00047
75 710-0654A
Cap-Fuel
Fuel Tank 2 Quart
V-Belt 1/2 x 35" Lg.
Pulley Half .625 ID x 2.35 OD
Pulley1/2 V x 1/2-20 x 6.0
Mounting Bracket Support
Recoil Handle
Hex Flange L-Nut 5/16-18 Gr. 5
Fuel Plug 1.745 Dia x .75 w/Symbol
Hex Scr. 1/4-15 x .50
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 Gr. 1
Handle Knob Assembly 5/16-18
Cable Tie
Saddle Washer .320 ID x .93 OD
Bail
Upper Handle
Wheel-3 spoke, 7 x 1.61
Shroud Ass’y 3.5 HP
Hex B-Tapp Wash Scr.#10-16 x .375
Flat Washer .320 ID x 1.25 OD
Flat Washer .194" ID x .62" OD x .063
Cord-Extension 110V 3M 2 Prong
Flat Washer, 5/8 ID x 1.0 OD
Bracket, Support Gas Tank
Bracket, Engine
Screw 3/8-16 x 1.00
Shroud Ass’y 4.5 HP
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Model 140 only
*
*Model 150 & 160
IMPORTANT: For a proper
working machine, use
Factory Approved Parts.
V-belts are designed to
engage and disengage
safely. A substitute (non
OEM) V-belt can be
dangerous by not
disengaging completely.
NOTE: Snow thrower features/components vary by model. NOT all parts listed above and pictured on the previous page are standard equipment.
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Models 140, 150, & 160
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3
11
11
4
1
8
2
5
6
12
10
7
REF.
NO.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION
710-04071
710-0451
712-3068
720-0284
731-04127
731-04353
731-04373
731-04388
731-04429
732-04111
736-0159
684-04049
Carriage Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.0
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x.075 GR 1
Hex Patch I-Nut 5/16-18‘
Handle Knob Assembly 5/16-18
Lower Chute 5” Dia
Ring-Lower Chute
Chute, Adapter 5” Dia
Handle-Chute 5” Dia
Upper Chute w/Export Label
Chute Adjustment Spring
8
9
10
11
12
Flat Washer,.349 ID x .879 OD x .063
Lower Chute Ass’y (Incl. #5-7 and 10)
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