User manual MTD OEM-190-823

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual 42-inch Snow Thrower Attachment For FastAttach Compatible Lawn Tractors & Garden Tractors ™ Model OEM-190-823 MTD PRODUCTS INC. 770-10279 (7/99) SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your snow thrower attachment. Before you start to assemble this attachment, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual for future reference. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or your authorized dealer. [. . . ] Repeat the previous step on the left side. 9 Routing the Upper Drive Belt (Tractors with Manual PTO) Belt Keeper Undercarriage Idler Pulley Upper Drive Belt Spindle Pulley Engine Pulley Belt Keepers Keeper Pins A B Manual PTO Double-idler Bracket Hole Metal Tab in Hole NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Reposition the belt keeper found on the leftmost pulley on the manual PTO double-idler bracket. Position A (inset of Figure 9) is used for operating the cutting deck. Position B (inset of Figure 9) is the proper location for operation of the snow thrower attachment. IMPORTANT: The belt keeper mentioned in step one is fastened correctly when the metal tab on its rear portion is firmly in the hole provided. Attach and route the upper drive belt (754-0481) around the spindle pulley and idler pulley found on the undercarriage, the lower portion of the engine pulley and the two pulleys found on the manual PTO double-idler bracket as illustrated in Figure 9. Make sure that the belt is routed to the INSIDE of all belt keepers on the idler pulleys and the keeper pins found around the spindle pulley. IMPORTANT: Make certain that the flat side of the belt is facing outward as it sits against both the engine pulley and spindle pulley. This allows the “V” side of the belt to ride snugly in both pulleys. 10 Routing the Upper Drive Belt (Tractors with Electric PTO) Belt Keeper Undercarriage Idler Pulley Upper Drive Belt Electric PTO Clutch PTO Idler Pulley Spindle Pulley Remove this Keeper Pin NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Remove the keeper pin on the right side of the spindle pulley nearest the front of the undercarriage assembly. Attach and route the upper drive belt (754-0371A) around the spindle pulley and idler pulley found on the undercarriage, the lower portion of the engine pulley and the PTO idler pulley as illustrated in Figure 10. Make sure that the belt is routed to the INSIDE of the belt keeper on the undercarriage idler pulley and the remaining keeper pins found around the spindle pulley. IMPORTANT: Make certain that the flat side of the belt is facing outward as it sits against both the engine pulley and spindle pulley. This allows the “V” side of the belt to ride snugly in both pulleys. 11 Routing the Lower Drive Belt Spindle Assembly Snow Thrower Drive Pulley Idler Pulleys Tension Spring Undercarriage Double-idler Bracket Hex Screw Figure 11 1. Attach and route the lower drive belt around the lower pulley on the spindle assembly, both pulleys on the double-idler bracket found beneath the undercarriage, and the drive pulley found on the rear of the snow thrower housing as illustrated in Figure 11. Attach the tension spring (found on the undercarriage double-idler bracket) to the hex screw as shown in Figure 11 if it’s not already attached. Attaching the 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. SECTION 7: CONTROLS Engaging the Augers and Impeller Power to the snow thrower attachment is activated by engaging the tractor’s PTO. • Move the tractor’s throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there for the most efficient use of the snow thrower attachment. Move the PTO knob (on tractor’s equipped with an electric PTO) or PTO lever (on tractor’s equipped with a manual PTO) into the “ON” position to engage the augers and impeller. Move the PTO knob (on tractor’s equipped with an electric PTO) or PTO lever (on tractor’s equipped with a manual PTO) into the “OFF” position to disengage the augers and impeller. 12 NOTE: The PTO knob (on units equipped with an electric PTO) cannot be in the engaged (ON) position when the tractor is driving in the reverse direction. The PTO knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when the shift lever is placed in REVERSE or the electric PTO clutch will automatically shut off. NOTE: The PTO lever (on units equipped with a manual PTO) cannot be in the engaged (ON) position when the tractor is driving in the reverse direction. The PTO lever must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when the shift lever is placed in REVERSE or the tractor’s engine will automatically shut off. Refer to your tractor’s Operator’s Manual for more information regarding your tractor’s PTO and safety interlock system. • • Lift Handle The lift handle is located on the right side of the tractor and is used to raise and lower the snow thrower attachment. • To raise the snow thrower attachment off of the ground, pull rearward and down on the lift handle until you feel the lift latch on the right side of the snow thrower engage, locking the snow thrower in a raised position. To lower the snow thrower, push downward on the lift handle until there is enough slack in the lift cable so that you may squeeze the trigger control. [. . . ] This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damages. Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or component failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause. [. . . ]