User manual MTD 105

[. . . ] • You can locate it by looking on the rear, right portion of the snow thrower auger housing. See Figure 1. Model Plate Figure 1 • An example of what the model plate will look like is shown below. Copy the model number here: MTD PRODUCTS INC Copy the serial number here: CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 SECTION 2: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT • LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER — Record this information in the space provided. To find your unit’s specific model number and serial number, see SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER. [. . . ] Position the undercarriage assembly beneath the tractor with the support tubes between the front two tires. Move the tractor’s deck lift lever into the lowest notch on the right fender allowing the lift arms to drop. 6 6. Align the holes in the rear of the lift arms with the holes in the rear of the undercarriage assembly and reinsert the clevis pins removed in step 2 through both sets of holes. Move the tractor’s deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender allowing the lift arms and the rear of the undercarriage assembly to rise. Insert the weldpins found on the top side of the rear portion of the undercarriage assembly up through the aligning holes found along the tractor’s frame. Repeat the previous step on the front portion of the undercarriage assembly. Attaching the Chute Directional Control Cotter Pin Joint Block Auger Housing Support Bar Upper Lift Link Lower Chute Crank Rod Auger Housing Support Bar Upper Chute Crank Rod Hex Screws Eyelet Eyebolt Cable Ties Chute Directional Control Figure 5 1. Attach the chute directional control assembly to the upper lift link on the left side of the auger housing assembly with two hex screws and two flange lock nuts as illustrated in Figure 5. Slide the upper chute crank rod through the eyelet in the top of the chute directional control, the eyebolt found midway down and into the joint block found on the lower chute crank rod. Affix the upper chute crank rod to the joint block on the lower chute crank rod with the cotter pin provided. Fasten the chute tilt cables to the chute directional control with two of the four cable ties provided. Pull the cable ties until they’re snug and trim off any excess. 7 Attaching The Lift Handle Cable Ties Lift Handle Hex Screws Lift Bracket Flange Lock Nuts Figure 6 1. With the trigger control squeezed, gently allow the snow thrower to lower until it reaches the ground. Chute Directional Control The chute directional control assembly is found on the left side of the tractor and includes both the chute tilt lever as well as the chute crank. • To pivot the upper section of discharge chute, affecting the distance and angle which the snow is thrown, move the chute tilt lever forward or rearward into a desired position. The direction which snow is thrown can be changed by rotating the discharge chute with the chute crank. Turn the chute crank clockwise to rotate the chute and discharge snow to the left. Crank it counterclockwise to rotate the chute and discharge snow to the right. • • SECTION 8: OPERATION Your snow thrower attachment is capable of displacing snow and clearing a path a width of 42 inches. Observe the following operating instructions for both effective and efficient snow removal. • Become familiar with and comfortable using all of your tractor’s controls as instructed in your tractor’s Operator’s Manual before operating it with the snow thrower attachment. Make certain the correct weight and amount of motor oil in is your tractor’s engine as instructed in the engine Owner’s Guide packed with the tractor’s Operator’s Manual. Always operate the snow thrower with the tractor’s engine at maximum RPM (full throttle). NEVER override any safety features on either your tractor or the snow thrower attachment. Make certain that all nuts, bolts, and hardware are fastened securely and tight on both the tractor and the snow thrower attachment prior to use. [. . . ] 784-5149 784-5618 784-5647 618-0123 618-0124 703-2733 710-0642 711-1395 714-0161 715-0143 717-0528 717-3320 718-0513 721-0325 721-0327 736-0351 736-0369 736-0617 741-0150 741-0700 748-0108 741-0661 721-0179 754-0125A 756-1181 783-1014 710-0216 717-1714 710-0514 718-0691 710-3180 712-0431 714-0236 711-0469 714-0122 DESCRIPTION Joint Block Assembly Hex Bearing Housing, 1. 0 Chute Crank Bracket RH Reducer Housing (Incl. 57, 58) Housing Brace Plate Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x . 75 Spiral Axle, 41. 5” Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 Spring Spirol Pin, . 25 x 1. 25 Worm Gear, 20-tooth Worm Shaft Thrust Collar Grease Plug Grease Seal Flat Washer, . 76 x 1. 5 x . 030 Flat Washer, . 508 x 1. 0 x . 020 Thrust Washer, . 75 x 1. 25 x . 0615 Thrust Bearing, . 75 x 1. 25 x . 078 Flange Bearing, . 75 x 1. 0 x . 59 Flange Bearing, . 503 x . 75 Flange Bearing, . 754 x 1. 0 x . 925 Grease Seal Lower V-belt Drive Pulley, 7” Drive Mounting Bracket Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x . 75 Right Angle Drive Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1. 0 Coupling Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1. 75 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Key Spacer, . 75 x . 125 x . 5 Square Key, 3/16 x . 75 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are especially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. 19 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. [. . . ]