Mtd OEM-190-184 owners guide
OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
190-184-000
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
40" TINE DE-THATCHER
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
PRINTED IN USA
FORM NO. 48448 (2/03)
SAFETY RULES
Any power equipment can cause injury if operated
improperly or if the user does not understand how to
operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times,
when using power equipment.
1. Read safety rules in the vehicle owners manual and
know how to operate your equipment, before using
the tine dethatcher.
2. Never operate vehicle and tine dethatcher attachment without wearing substantial footwear, and do
not allow anyone to ride or sit on the tine dethatcher.
3. Never allow children to operate the tractor or
dethatcher attachment, and do not allow adults to
operate without proper instructions.
4. Eye Protection should be worn when operating the
tine dethatcher.
5. Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear,
and gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
Recommended maximum operating speed is 3 M.P.H.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--Attention!!
Become alert!! Your safety is involved.
6. Always stop vehicle and lift dethatcher to transport
position before making short turns.
7. When de-thatching do not drive too close to a creek
or ditch and be alert for holes and other hazards
which could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
8. Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to
the safety rules in the vehicle owners manual concerning safe operation on slopes. STAY OFF STEEP
SLOPES.
9. This equipment is not meant for street or highway
use. Watch for traffic when de-thatching near highways.
10. Vehicle and attachments should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object.
11. Check all nuts, bolts and screws frequently making
sure they are tight and the equipment is in safe
working condition.
12. Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in
this owners manual.
CARTON CONTENTS
1. Mounting Arms (2)
2. Lift Handle
3. Angle Mounting Brackets (2)
4. Lift Handle Bracket
5. Cross Tie Bracket
1
5
7
6
8
6. Frame Brackets (2)
7. Hitch Bracket Assembly, R.H.
8. Hitch Bracket Assembly, L.H.
9. Lift Handle Arm
10. Handle Lock Bracket
2
9
13
3
10
14
11. Tine Shield
12. Wheel
13. Axle
14. Spring Alignment Wire (2)
15. Spring Tine (10)
4
11
12
15
2
SHOWN FULL SIZE
A
G
L
Q R
B
H
M
C
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DE
N
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
S T
J
O P
F
K
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART
Key Qty Description
A 2 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Lg.
B 4 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lg.
C 12 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Lg.
D 8 Hex Bolt, 5/16"-18 x 1" Lg.
E 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 1"
F 2 Shoulder Bolt
G 2 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4"
H 12 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Thd.
I 8 Nylock Nut, 5/16"
J 2 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Thd.
NOTE: Not all parts in the hardware pack will be needed
for any one tractor fit-up.
Key Qty Description
K 6 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"
L 16 Lock Washer, 5/16"
M 2 Lock Washer, 3/8"
N 4 Flat Washer, 5/8"
O 1 Clevis Pin, 3/8" x 3/4"
P 2 Clevis Pin, 5/8" x 3/4"
Q 4 Hairpin Cotter, 1/8" (large)
R 1 Hairpin Cotter, 3/32" (small)
S 1 Axle Bushing
T 1 Handle Grip
3
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(2) 7/16" Wrenches
(2) 1/2" Wrenches
(2) 9/16" Wrenches
(1) 3/4" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM CARTON
Remove all parts and hardware packages from the carton.
Lay out all parts and hardware and identify using the
illustrations on pages 2 and 3.
NOTE: Not all parts in the hardware pack will be needed
for any one tractor fit-up.
REMOVAL OF PARTS FROM TRACTOR
1. Remove any front mounted attachments which may
be installed on your tractor.
2. Mark and save all removed parts.
Stop engine and let muffler cool
before attempting to install dethatcher
hitch brackets.
STANDARD FRAME TRACTORS WITH 16" TIRES
5. Attach a frame bracket to each side of the tractor
frame. Use two 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16" lock
washers in the holes shown in front of the axle. Use
a 1/4" x 1" hex bolt and 1/4" hex lock nut in the rear
hole as shown. Tighten carefully to avoid stripping
threads in tractor frame. See figure 2.
6. Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" hex lock nut to
the lower hole in each frame bracket as shown in
figure 2.
1/4" HEX LOCK NUT
1/4" x 1"
HEX BOLT
ASSEMBLING PARTS TO TRACTOR
FAST-ATTACH TRACTORS
There is no assembly required. Skip to ASSEMBLING
THE DETHATCHER.
STANDARD FRAME TRACTORS WITH 15" TIRES
3. Attach a frame bracket to each side of the tractor
frame. Assemble three 5/16" x 1" hex bolts and 5/16"
nylock nuts to the holes shown figure 1.
4. Assemble a shoulder bolt and a 3/8" hex lock nut to
the upper hole in each frame bracket as shown in
figure 1.
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
FIGURE 2
5/16" LOCK
WASHERS
SHOULDER BOLT
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLTS
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
SHOULDER BOLT
FIGURE 1
5/16" x 1"
HEX BOLTS
4
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