Mtd OEM-290-259 owners guide
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the Horse Tiller Dozer/Snow Blade. This
blade is a versatile tool that helps to make your tiller an “all-season” machine. To ensure safe and proper installation of the
blade, please read and carefully follow all instructions.
UNPACK AND CHECK PARTS
Check the contents of the shipping carton against the Parts List
below.
ASSEMBLY STEPS
NOTE: Your unit must have the Bumper/Guard attachment
(OEM-290-255/290-255-081) installed before installing the
Dozer/Snow Blade. Refer to the separate Bumper/Guard Attachment kit for installation instructions.
To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not
start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and
you have read and understand the safety and operating
instructions in this Instruction and in the tiller Owner’s
Manual.
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
1 GW-1157 Dozer/Snow Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 1909773 Swivel Bracket, (A-Frame) . . . . . . . . . 1
3 736-0921 Lockwasher, 1/2". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 710-3181 Hex Head Bolt, 1/2--13 x 1-1/2, . . . . . 1
5 1909774 Blade Mounting Brack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6 712-0267 Hex Head Nut, 5/16-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7 736-0119 Lockwasher, 5/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8 736-0275 Washer, Plain, 5/16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Ref. Part No. Description Qty.
9 1100779 Hex Head Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4. . . . 4
10 1186233 Hex Nut, 1/2". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
11 GW-1416 Bushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
12 1100257 Flat Washer, 1/2". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
13 710-0874 Hex Head Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4. . . . 1
14 1100057 Hex Head Screw, 1/2-13 x 3 . . . . . . . . 1
15 712-0384 Hex Locknut, 1/2 x 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
16 GW-1158 Index Pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Dozer/Snow Blade Attachment
Model 290-259-081 / OEM-290-259
HORSE TILLER
®
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16
15
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9
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12
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14
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Figure 1: PARTS LIST
WARNING
Step 1: Block the Tiller
Move the tiller to a level, hard surface. Place a block under the
engine (A, Figure 2) to prevent the tiller from tipping forward.
Step 2: Remove the Tines
Removing the tines has a functional purpose as well as a safety
purpose. Tine removal makes it possible to bank snow and dirt
because the rear of the tiller sets down further and the blade
can be raised higher off the ground.
Leave the tine holders on.
Their weight helps maintain tiller balance. Also, leave the drag
bar on–it prevents the bottom of the transmission from scraping the ground. Please refer to your Horse Tiller Operator’s
Manual for tine removal instructions.
Step 3: Install Blade Mounting Bracket
1. Remove and discard the two nuts, lock washers and 5/16"-18
x 1-1/2" screws which secure the bumper brace to the lower
bumper (B, Figure 3).
2. Using the hardware included in this attachment, install the
Blade Mounting Bracket (5, Figure 1) to the lower bumper
with two nuts (6, Figure 1), two lock washers (7, Figure 1),
two flat washers (8, Figure 1) and two 5/16"-18 x 1-3/4"
screws (9, Figure 1) included with this attachment.
NOTE: Place the flat washers between the Blade Mounting
Bracket and the Bottom Brace.
3. Secure the bottom portion of Blade Mounting Bracket to the
Bottom Brace with with two nuts (6, Figure 1), two lock washers (7, Figure 1) and two 5/16"-18 x 1-3/4" screws (9, Figure 1)
included with this attachment (C, Figure 4).
Step 4: Install Swivel Bracket (A-Frame)
1. Position the Swivel Bracket (2, Figure 1) in front of the Blade
Mounting Bracket and align the two large holes in each.
2. Secure the brackets together by inserting a 1/2-13 x 1-1/2"
screw (4, Figure 1) with flat washer (12, Figure 1) and bushing (11, Figure 1) through both large holes and fastening with
a lock washer (3, Figure 1) and a
plain 1/2” hex nut (10, Fig-
ure 1), and tighten securely. See Figure 5.
NOTE: Two different 1/2” nuts are included with this attachment
(10 & 15, Figure 1). One is a lock nut (with a punch mark) and
the other is a plain hex nut. See inset of Figure 5.
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To help avoid serious personal injury, disconnect the spark
plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug.
Remove isgnition key on units so equipped.
WARNING
Figure 2: TILLER BLOCKED (ELECTRIC-START MODEL SHOWN)
Figure 3: REMOVE BOTTOM BRACE HARDWARE
Figure 4: ATTACHING THE BLADE MOUNTING BRACKET
Figure 5: ATTACHING THE SWIVEL BRACKET (A-FRAME)
A
C
B
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