Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model OEM-190-032 190-032-101 42-inch Two-Stage Snow Thrower Attachment For FastAttach™ Compatible Lawn Tractors & Garden Tractors PRINTED IN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO.
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your snow thrower attachment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Rider Model Identification................................. Page 3 2. Important Safe Operation Practices................. Page 4 3. Carton Contents............................................... Page 8 4. Assembly & Attaching Undercarriage............... Page 10 5. Assembling Controls........
To The Owner Model Plate Assistance may be needed to complete the installation of this attachment. .ccotsm 800-800-7310 w td p ro d u w w .m MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 44136 CLEVELAND,OH 330-220-4683 Determine The Model of Your Rider This manual is designed for installation of your new snow thrower attachment on several different tractors. It is important for you to determine which model of tractor that you have.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
8. 4. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 5. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 6. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. 7. Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on slopes. 8. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes; go up and down. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute Maintenance And Storage Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. 2. Disengage power take-off, lower the attachment, set the parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
NOTES: Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
3 Undercarriage Assembly Self-Adhesive Reflectors Carton Contents Cable Ties Belt Keeper & Lock Nut If you are missing any parts, please do not contact the retailer where you purchased this unit, call MTD directly at 1-330-220-4MTD or toll free at 1-800-800-7310.
CONTENTS OF CARTON Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton to make sure everything is present. Carton contents are listed below and shown in Figure 3. Hardware part numbers are shown in parentheses.
4 Assembly & Attaching Undercarriage WARNING: Before installing attachment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to prevent unintended starting. NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides of the tractor when facing forward in the operator’s position. Reference to the FRONT indicates the grille end; to the REAR the drawbar end.
4 Mounting The Undercarriage Assembly 1. Remove and retain the four hairpin clips from the weld pins found on the top side of the undercarriage assembly. Remove and retain the two clevis pins with hairpin clips. This hardware is for later installation. See Fig. 4-5. 2. With the undercarriage assembly beneath the tractor, see Fig. 4-6, lift the undercarriage assembly up against the frame of the tractor.
5 Assembling Controls Attaching Chute Directional Control 1. Attach the chute directional control assembly to the upper lift link on the left side of the auger housing. Assemble with two hex screws as illustrated in Figure 6-1. Secure with two flange nuts. Attaching Lift Handle 1. Attach lift handle to lift bracket on the right side of auger housing assembly with two hex screws and two flange nuts provided. See Fig. 6-3. 2. Fasten lift cable to the lift handle with two of the cable ties provided.
Attaching Reflectors Peel off the backing from each of the reflectors to expose the adhesive surface. Adhere the reflectors to the rear of the tractor’s fender (one on the left and one on the right) so that the reflectors simulate taillights. 6 Mounting Auger Housing Heat Shield Figure 6-5 IMPORTANT: It will be necessary to have a second person assist you to complete the following steps. 1. Install a shoulder bolt on each side of the tractor and secure with a lock nut, as seen in Fig.
7 Routing the Upper Drive Belt (Tractors Models with an Electric PTO) Engine Pulley Spindle Pulley All electric PTO Decks 42, 46, 50, 54 Belt Routing Various Models PTO Idler Pulley Figure 8-1 1. Attach and route upper drive belt around spindle pulley and idler pulley found on undercarriage, electric PTO clutch and PTO idler pulley as illustrated in Fig. 8-1.
WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Engaging the Augers and Impeller Power to the snow thrower attachment is activated by engaging the tractor’s PTO. 1. Place the tractor’s throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there for efficient snow removal. 2. Move the PTO knob or PTO lever (on tractor’s so equipped) into the “ON” position to engage the augers and impeller. 3.
9 Operation OPERATION 15. If the augers become jammed with a chunk of ice or a foreign object, move the PTO into the disengaged (OFF) position immediately and turn off the tractor’s engine and remove the ignition key. Examine the auger area thoroughly for damage and do NOT operate the snow thrower attachment until any damage is repaired. WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the tractor, attachment, and in the Operator’s Manuals before operating.
Making Adjustments Lift Cable Hex Nuts WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the Operator’s Manual. Place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key to prevent unintended starting. 10 Adjustments Lift Adjustment If the lift index rod doesn’t latch securely or the pivot release has too much slack in it, an adjustment can be made as follows: 1.
11 Maintenance Maintenance Lube Spiral and Chute Base WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
AA 19 BB 6 Part List: 5 Snow Thrower Attachment 14 7 4 16 9 11 12 1 18 12 17 8 2 13 3 11 10 For parts and/or accessories please call 1-800-800-7310, or 1-330-220-4683. www.mtdproducts.com 15 REF PART No. DESCRIPTION REF PART No. DESCRIPTION 1 736-3072 Flat Washer, .38 x .93 x .
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REF PART No. DESCRIPTION REF PART No. DESCRIPTION 1 618-04315 Auger Gear Box (Incl. Ref. 23-41) 34 721-0327 Grease Seal 2 684-0158 Impeller Assembly, 12” 35 736-0351 Flat Washer, .76 x 1.5 x .030 3 684-0148 Housing Assembly 36 736-0369 Flat Washer, .508 x 1.0 x .020 4 703-2734 Housing Brace Bracket 37 736-0617 Thrust Washer, .75 x 1.25 x .0615 5 684-04163 LH Spiral Auger 38 741-0150 Thrust Bearing, .75 x 1.25 x .
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