MTD OEM-190-032 User Manual
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model
OEM-190-032
190-032-101
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
42-inch Two-Stage Snow Thrower Attachment
For FastAttach™ Compatible Lawn Tractors & Garden Tractors
FORM NO. 769-01933F
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
11/ 8/07
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your snow thrower attachment. It will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Rider Model Identification ................................ Page 3
2. Important Safe Operation Practices................. Page 4
3. Carton Contents .............................................. Page 8
4. Assembly & Attaching Undercarriage .............. Page 10
5. Assembling Controls ........................................ Page 12
6. Mounting Auger Housing ................................
7. Belt Routing ..................................................... Page 14
Page 13
8. Controls ......................................................... Page 15
9. Operation .......................................................Page 16
10. Adjustments .................................................. Page 17
11. Maintenance .................................................. Page 18
12. Parts List ........................................................ Page 19
Warranty ........................................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
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. You can
locate it by looking on the top rear portion of the auger housing:
Model Number Serial Number
*Locate the model plate on your snow thrower attachment and copy the information from it in the space provided above for future reference.
Customer Support
Please do
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this
unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
• Visit www.
• Phone a
• Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See above to locate this information. You will
be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.
mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menu option.
Customer Support Representative at 1-800-800-7310.
NOT
return the unit to the retailer from which it was
2
Model Plate
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Sample Model Number
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Indicates Model Series 700
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To The Owner
Assistance may be needed to complete the installation of
this attachment.
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This manual is designed for installation of your new snow
of Your Rider
thrower attachment on several different tractors. It is
important for you to determine which model of tractor that
you have.
To determine the model of tractor, locate the model plate
found underneath the seat. The model plate consists
of an 11 digit/letter model number and a serial number.
For ease in this installation and for future use, copy your
tractor’s model number & serial number below now:
Rider Model Number:__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Rider Serial Number:_____ _____ ____________ ___
The 5th, 6th & 7th numbers from the left in your model
number determine your rider’s model series. See Fig. 1-2.
When you fill in your model number in the space above,
the actual model series number should fall into the gray
shaded area.
If you have a 700 model series rider, you will need to
acquire the service kit number 753-05097A to complete
this installation. Call a customer support representative
as instructed on Page 2 of this manual. For other models
follow the instructions in this manual.
Rider Model
Identification
NOTE:
References to LEFT
and RIGHT indicate the
left and right sides of
the tractor when facing
forward in the operator’s
position. Reference to
the FRONT indicates the
grille end; to the REAR,
the rear end of the rider.
3
Important Safe Operation Practices
WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply
with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
CAlIfoRNIA PRoPoSITIoN 65
WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands,
toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
2
Training
1.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
2.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
3.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a
parent.
4.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
5.
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan
your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, bystanders and the like.
6.
Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
7.
Exercise caution while operating tractor with this
attachment, especially when traveling in reverse.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
1.
used. Remove all door mats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires
and other foreign objects which could be thrown by the
auger/impeller.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and
2.
while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the
eyes.
Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer
3.
garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose
clothing which could become entangled in moving parts. Wear
footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock
4.
surfaces.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the
5.
engine.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is
6.
running, except where specifically recommended in the
operator’s manual(s).
Let tractor engine and attachment adjust to outdoor
7.
temperature before starting to clear snow.
4
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care
8.
in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
a.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
b.
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
c.
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is
not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer
with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
d.
tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
e.
of ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors.
f.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot
g.
or running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before
h.
refueling.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch
i.
below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel
expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
j.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
k.
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
l.
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace,
water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.).
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
m.
Operation
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/
1.
impeller housing or discharge chute. Contact with the
rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute.
2.
Keep all safety devices in place and working.
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower,
3.
make certain the collector/impeller and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone
from accidentally starting the machine. Do not run the
engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for
transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building.
Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
Do not operate machine while under the influence of
4.
alcohol or drugs.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
5.
not touch.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
6.
gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
Exercise caution when changing direction and while
7.
operating on slopes.
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes; go up and
8.
down. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge
9.
towards windows, walls, cars etc. To avoid property
damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.
Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or
10.
allow anyone in front of the machine.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear
11.
snow at too fast of a rate.
Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
12.
Disengage power to the auger/impeller when transporting
13.
or not in use.
Never operate machine at high transport speeds on
14.
slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care
when in reverse.
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
15.
the engine, disengage the power take-off, lower the
attachment and set the parking brake. Inspect thoroughly
for damage. Repair any damage before starting and
operating.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
16.
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect
the snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snow thrower.
Disengage the power take-off, lower attachment, set
17.
the parking brake and stop engine before you leave the
operating position. Wait until the auger/impeller comes to
a complete stop before unclogging the discharge chute,
making any adjustments, or inspections.
Do not carry passengers.
18.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
19.
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
20.
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or
telephone 1-800-800-7310 for assistance and the name of
your nearest servicing dealer.
5Section 2 — impo rtant Safe operation practiceS
Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow
throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
1.
Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
2.
stopped rotating.
Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
3.
Maintenance And Storage
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
1.
operation regularly.
Disengage power take-off, lower the attachment, set the
2.
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting. Wait until the auger/impeller comes to a
complete stop before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting.
Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent
3.
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also,
visually inspect machine for any damage.
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the
4.
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed of the engine.
Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to
5.
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently
check all components and replace with original equipment
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts which do
not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!”
Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and
6.
disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the PTO
and safety interlock system in your tractor’s operator’s manual
for instructions.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
7.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc.
8.
to protect the environment.
Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from
9.
machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there
10.
is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater,
furnace ,clothes dryer etc.
Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions
11.
on off-season storage.
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
6 Section 2 — impo rtant Safe operation practiceS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
NOTES:
Use this page to make
notes and write down
important information.
7
Undercarriage Assembly
Belt Keeper &
Lock Nut
Quick
Release Pins
Shoulder Bolts
& Lock Nuts
Self-Adhesive
Reflectors
Cable Ties
Upper Chute
Crank Rod
Extension
Spring
Extension
Spring
Cotter Pin
Lift Handle
Assembly
Spare Shear Bolts
& Cotter Pins
Auger Housing
Assembly w/
Linkage
3
Carton
Contents
If you are missing
any parts, please
do not contact the
retailer where you
purchased this unit,
call MTD directly at
1-330-220-4MTD or
toll free at
1-800-800-7310.
Figure 3
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