User manual MTD OEM-190-032

[. . . ] 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 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P. O. [. . . ] Attach the PTO cable to the idler bracket, then fit the cable into the slotted fitting as seen in Figure 19. NOTE: The PTO cable should be hanging down under you tractor after you removed the mowing deck. You will need to slide the undercarriage unit under your tractor in position for which it will be mounted. 732-04237, which is . 05” wide x 12” long) packaged with the loose parts in this carton. NOTE: The V-belt can be identified by the part number embossed on the outside of the belt. Route the belt around the spindle pulley, inside of the belt keepers and to the inside of the idler pulley. The spring will connect to the Idler bracket but you may install this once the undercarriage is mounted. If you wish to connect this later, retain the spring for later installation. Install the additional belt keeper pin and hardware included with the loose parts in this carton. Threaded Pin V-Belt Clevis Pins Undercarriage Assembly Figure 18 PTO Cable Belt Keeper Pin Flange Lock Nut Slotted Fitting Idler Pulley & Idler Bracket Figure 19 14 Spindle Pulley Belt Keeper Pin Mounting the Undercarriage Assembly Make certain the correct upper drive belt (754-0498) is installed on the undercarriage assembly. If the appropriate belt is not installed, replace it with the correct belt prior to proceeding with mounting the undercarriage. IMPORTANT: Make certain that the flat side of the belt is facing outward as it sits against both the idler pulley and spindle pulley. This allows the “V” side of the belt to ride snugly in both pulleys. Bracket & Undercarriage Assembly Model Series 700-799 5 Extension Spring Figure 20 Remove Nut V-Belt 1. The undercarriage assembly should be in position beneath the tractor, since you already connected the PTO cable in the previous steps. Remove the nut from the rear undercarriage mounting stud located on the tractors frame rail on the right side of the tractor. Lift the undercarriage assembly up, inserting the weld pins on the assembly up through the aligning holes found along the tractor’s frame rails. The rear hole on the right side will fit over the stud already installed on your tractor. Fasten with the wing nut (included with your hardware pack) and flat washer removed earlier. Connect the extension spring found in your units loose parts that was mentioned earlier. This spring connects to the idler bracket on the undercarriage assemble and the hole on the rear right-hand snow thrower mounting bracket. Attach the lower auger drive belt by routing it around and through the pulley system as seen in Figure 23. NOTE: Proper belt routing diagrams can be found on page 18-19 of this manual. WARNING Before installing attachment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. [. . . ] Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P. O. [. . . ]