MTD 190-624-000 Owner’s Manual

OPER/ TDR'S MANUAL

45" Snow Thrower

Attachment

Model

190-624

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered 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 arreeter 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). Other states may have

similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized

service dealer or contact the service department, P,O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-0383A

IMPORTANTs .

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD

i_ ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW

THROWER ATTACHMENT. FAILURE= TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN

PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL--HEED ITS WARNING.

DANGER: Your snow thrower attachment was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in

this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
serious "njury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

TRAINING

1. Read this owner's guide carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know
how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate equipment. Never allow

6. Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit

discharge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or

inspections.

unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, shift into
neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key.

adults to operate equipment without proper instructions.

3. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while
taking medication thai impairs the senses or reactions.

4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially

small children and pets.

PREPARATION

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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires

and other foreign objects•

2. Disengage all
starting engine.

clutches and shift into neutral before

7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
collectodimpeller and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from plug to

prevent accidental starting.

8. Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine
and transporting snow thrower in or out of building. Open

the outside doors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.

9. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do

not attempt to clear steep slopes.

10. Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates, or

3.

4. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an

5. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed

6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is

Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate
winter outer garments. Wear footwear which will improve
footing on slippery surfaces.

extremely flammable fuel. Use an approved container.
Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is

running, or while the engine is still hot. Replace gasoline
cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before
starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

rock surface.

other safety protection devices in place.

11. Never operate snow thrower near giass enclosure,
automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc., without proper
adjustments of snow thrower discharge angle. Keep

children and pets away.

12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear
snow at too fast a rate.

13. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when

backing.

14. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in

front of unit.

running (except where specifically recommended by

manufacturer).

7. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature
before starting to clear snow.

8. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to

protect eyes from foreign objects

from the machine in any direction.

OPERATION

1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep clear
of discharge opening at all times.

that may be thrown

15. Disengage power to collector/impeller when transporting
or not in use.

16. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of snow thrower (such as wheel weights,
counter weights, cabs, etc.).

17. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or
light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold

on the handles. Walk, never run.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure

2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove

wire from spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the snow
thrower for any damage. Repair the damage before

restarting and operating the snow thrower.

4. If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

5. Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position,

equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where ignition sources are present, such as hot

water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.

Allow engine to coot before storing in any enclosure.

3. Always refer to owner's guide instructions for important

details if snow thrower is to be stored for an extended
period.

4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as

necessary.

5. Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to

before unclogging the oollectodimpeller housing or

prevent freeze up of collector/impeller.

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