User manual MTD H36

[. . . ] Adjust the snow thrower runner height so that Move the tractor outside into the air. Opening crushed rock surfaces, to prevent the disdoors and windows may not provide adequateventilatio charge of stones from the snow chute. No person should be allowed near the workNo one should operate the machine while ing area when the snow thrower is beingoperated. intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions. [. . . ] Tighten the lock nut on the drive tube eyebolt 1/8 turn and check rotation of the drive tube by turning the discharge chute control rod. If no resistance is felt, it may be necessary to tighten the eyebolt lock nut an additional 1/8 turn. Tighten the eyebolt lock nut only until the discharge chute holds its position. The position of the deflector discharge chute determines snow can be thrown. cap on top of the the distance that To increase the distance that snow is thrown, move the deflector cap upward. Adjustment of the deflector cap cannot made from the tractor operator's seat. A CAUTION!Shut (power off take-off) (disengage) clutch be and shut off the tractor before making any adjustment. 1 -Discharge 2 -Deflector chute cap control rod engine 3 -Discharge 4 -Discharge chute chute cable 5 -Drive tube eyebolt 6 -Drive tube 7 -Eyebolt lock nut To direct snow from the discharge chute to the right, turn the discharge chute control rod to the right (clockwise). To direct the snow discharge to the left, turn the discharge chute control rod to the left (counterclock wise). Never charge of material standers nor allow direct toward anyone disbynear MA. 16652 the machine while in operation. 8 ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING ROTOR/COLLECTOR DRIVE CHAIN Underside showing 1 2 3 4 5 view of rotor/collector housing mounting nuts and drive chain. -Adjusting nuts -Mounting nuts -Jackshaft and sprocket assembly -Rotor/collector drive chain -Rotor/collector housing -Adjusting nuts 10 1 ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING ROTOR/COLLECTOR DRIVE CHAIN Continued It is important to maintain proper drive chain tension for maximum chain life. After the first 2 hours of operation and each time the snow thrower is used thereafter, check drive chain for proper chain tension. Too little tension may cause the chain to whip excessively and to jump off of the sprocket. Slack in the drive chain, due to normal chain stretch can be removed by adjustment if it becomes excessive. To adjust follows: the chain tension, proceed as Place a straight edge along the drive chain across the jackshaft sprocket and rotor/collector sprocket. A deflection of 1/4 to 3/8-inch when hand pressure is applied to the drive chain indicates the tension is correct. -Straight edge 2 -Jackshaft sprocket 3 -Rotor/collector drive chain 4 -Rotor/collector sprocket Loosen the mounting nuts two or three complete turns. Turn the adjustment nuts in or out until the desired tension is obtained. NOTE: Both adjustment nuts must be turnedthe same number of turns to avoid misalignment of the sprocket with the drive chain. Retighten the mounting nuts to secure After adjusting the drive chain, check the long V-belt adjustment guide and adjust if necessary. To adjust for the correct as follows: belt setting, proceed To keep the rotor/collector housing in alignment with the lower mounting frame, turn the two inner eyebolt nuts (in equal amount of turns) in a counterclockwise direction until the idler pulley bolt head moves to the center "RUN" area of the belt adjustment guide. the outer Loosen the four pivot bracket channel secured to the rotor/collector housing. nuts Turn the two outer eyebolt nuts in a counterclockwise directioQ six or seven full turns. Retighten the four pivot bracket channel secured to the rotor/collector housing. nuts 14 ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING SHORT V-BELT Belt setting too tight To adjust for the correct belt setting is too tight, proceed as follows: if the belt Loosen the two nuts and the bolt from the pulley mounting bracket. Turn the outer nut in a counterclockwise direction on the belt adjusting bracket. Tighten the inner lock nut on the belt adjusting bracket bolt to "lock in" the correct belt setting. Retighten the two nuts and the bolt on the pulley mounting bracket. Belt setting too loose 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 -Upper mounting frame -Belt adjusting bracket bolt -Outer nut -Inner lock nut -Pulley mounting bracket -Pulley mounting bracket bolt -Pulley mounting bracket nuts To adjust for the correct belt setting is too loose, proceed as follows: if the belt Loosen the two nuts and the bolt from the pulley mounting bracket. [. . . ] pond to reference numbers in the illustrations. To maintain smooth and free operation, apply a few drops of oil as required to all pivot points before operation. [, 1 . Rotor/collector J At the start of the snow season bearings Lubricate and before storing. oil. with a few drops of light machine every ~ o . 5 2 -Rotor/collector 3 -Discharge 4 -Lift lever chute Before each use of the snow thrower and after hours of continuous operation. Thoroughly lubricate drive chain chain with engine oil. ~ ~ 5 -Pulley housing 6 -Jackshaft housing After every 4 hours of operation. Use IH 251 H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and apply sufficient grease to flush out the old grease and dirt. 31 At the end of the snow season, the following steps should be taken before storing the snow thrower. Remove the snow thrower from the tractor. Wash off any salt deposit or other foreign matter which may have gathered and dried on the snow thrower housing. [. . . ]