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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model OEM-190-032 190-032-101
42-inch Two-Stage Snow Thrower Attachment
For FastAttach™ Compatible Lawn Tractors & Garden Tractors
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FORM NO. 769-01933F |
PRINTED IN U.S.A. |
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................................. |
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Controls.......................................................... |
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Important Safe Operation Practices................. |
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Operation....................................................... |
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Carton Contents............................................... |
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10. Adjustments................................................... |
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4. Assembly & Attaching Undercarriage............... |
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11. Maintenance.................................................. |
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Assembling Controls........................................ |
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12. Parts List........................................................ |
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Mounting Auger Housing................................. |
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Warranty......................................................... |
Back Cover |
7. Belt Routing...................................................... |
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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 NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was 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.mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menu option.
•Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1-800-800-7310.
•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.
Model Plate
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30 |
3 |
81 |
11 |
63 |
6 |
47 |
C3 |
-00- |
LLX |
20 |
OB |
28 |
DT. |
-00- |
O. |
30 |
MP |
38 |
Figure 1-1
Sample Model Number
1 3 A M 7 9 0 G 0 0 0
Indicates Model Series 700
Figure 1-2
To The Owner
Assistance may be needed to complete the installation of this attachment.
Determine The Model
of Your Rider
This manual is designed for installation of your new snow 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:__ __ __ __ __
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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.
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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.
Important Safe Operation Practices |
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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.
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.
2.Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 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
1.Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all door mats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects which could be thrown by the auger/impeller.
2.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
3.Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer 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.
4.Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
5.Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.
6.Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, except where specifically recommended in the operator’s manual(s).
7.Let tractor engine and attachment adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
8.To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care 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.
a.Use only an approved gasoline container.
b.Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling.
c.When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from 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.
d.Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
e.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
f.Never fuel machine indoors.
g.Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.
h.Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
i.Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
j.Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
k.If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
l.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.).
m.Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
Operation
1.Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/ impeller housing or discharge chute. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
2.Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working.
3.When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, 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.
4.Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5.Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
6.Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
7.Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on slopes.
8.Do not clear snow across the face of slopes; go up and down. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
9.Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards windows, walls, cars etc. To avoid property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.
10.Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or allow anyone in front of the machine.
11.Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate.
12.Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
13.Disengage power to the auger/impeller when transporting or not in use.
14.Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care when in reverse.
15.If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop 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.
16.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), 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.
17.Disengage the power take-off, lower attachment, set 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.
18.Do not carry passengers.
19.Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
20.If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or telephone 1-800-800-7310 for assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer.
Section 2 — Important 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:
1.SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2.Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating.
3.Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
Maintenance And Storage
1.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
2.Disengage power take-off, lower the attachment, set the 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.
3.Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
4.Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
5.Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to 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!”
6.Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the PTO and safety interlock system in your tractor’s operator’s manual for instructions.
7.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
8.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
9.Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
10.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace ,clothes dryer etc.
11.Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices
NOTES:
Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
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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.
Undercarriage Assembly
Belt Keeper &
Lock Nut
Quick
Release Pins
Shoulder Bolts
& Lock Nuts 
Upper Chute
Crank Rod
Lift Handle
Assembly
Self-Adhesive
Reflectors
Cable Ties
Extension
Spring
Extension
Spring
Cotter Pin
Auger Housing |
Spare Shear Bolts |
Assembly w/ |
& Cotter Pins |
Linkage |
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Figure 3
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