Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model OEM-190-032 190-032-101 42-inch Two-Stage Snow Thrower Attachment For FastAttach™ Compatible Lawn Tractors & Garden Tractors PRINTED IN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO.
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. Snow Thrower Attachment Safety.................... Page 4-5 3. Carton Contents............................................... Page 6-7 4. Assembly Models 600-649 & 800 Series......... Page 8-13 5.
Snow Thrower Attachment Model Plate .ccotsm 800-800-7310 w td p ro d u w w .m MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 44136 CLEVELAND,OH 330-220-4683 NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snow thrower hook-up instructions vary by model. Not all features discussed in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower attachments. Assistance may be needed to complete instalation.
3 Undercarriage Assembly Self-Adhesive Reflectors Carton Contents Cable Ties 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.
CONTENTS OF CARTON Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton to make sure everything is present. Carton contents are listed below and shown in Figure 3. Hardware part numbers are shown in parentheses.
4 Assembly Model Series 600-649 & All 800 series. WARNING: Before installing attachment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to prevent unintended starting. 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 drawbar end.
4 Mounting The Undercarriage Assembly 1. Remove and retain the four hairpin clips from the weld pins found on the top side of the undercarriage assembly. Remove and retain the two clevis pins with hairpin clips. This hardware is for later installation. See Figure 4–5. 2. With the undercarriage assembly beneath the tractor, see figure 4–6, lift the undercarriage assembly up against the frame of the tractor.
6 Assembling Controls Attaching Chute Directional Control Attaching Lift Handle 1. Attach the chute directional control assembly to the upper lift link on the left side of the auger housing. Assemble with two hex screws and washers as illustrated in Figure 6–1. Secure with two flange nuts. 1. Attach lift handle to lift bracket on the right side of auger housing assembly with two hex screws and two flange nuts provided. See Figure 6–3. 2.
Attaching Reflectors Peel off the backing from each of the reflectors to expose the adhesive surface. Adhere the reflectors to the rear of the tractor’s fender (one on the left and one on the right) so that the reflectors simulate taillights. 7 Mounting Auger Housing Heat Shield All Models Figure 6–5 remove the heat shield remove the four lock nuts and bolts (two on either side of the unit) securing the heat shield to the lift linkage. See figure 6–5.
8 Routing the Upper Drive Belt (Tractors Models with an Electric PTO) Engine Pulley Spindle Pulley All electric PTO Decks 42, 46, 50, 54 Belt Routing Various Models PTO Idler Pulley Figure 8–1 1. Attach and route upper drive belt around spindle pulley and idler pulley found on undercarriage, electric PTO clutch and PTO idler pulley as illustrated in Figure 8–1.
WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Engaging the Augers and Impeller Power to the snow thrower attachment is activated by engaging the tractor’s PTO. 1. Place the tractor’s throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there for efficient snow removal. 2. Move the PTO knob or PTO lever (on tractor’s so equipped) into the “ON” position to engage the augers and impeller. 3.
10 Operation OPERATION 15. If the augers become jammed with a chunk of ice or a foreign object, move the PTO into the disengaged (OFF) position immediately and turn off the tractor’s engine and remove the ignition key. Examine the auger area thoroughly for damage and do NOT operate the snow thrower attachment until any damage is repaired. WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the tractor, attachment, and in the Operator’s Manuals before operating.
Making Adjustments Lift Cable Hex Nuts WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the Operator’s Manual. Place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key to prevent unintended starting. 11 Adjustments Lift Adjustment If the lift index rod doesn’t latch securely or the pivot release has too much slack in it, an adjustment can be made as follows: 1.
12 Maintenance Maintenance Lube Spiral and Chute Base WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
AA 19 BB 6 Part List: 5 Snow Thrower Attachment 14 7 4 16 9 11 13 1 18 12 17 8 2 13 3 11 10 For parts and/or accessories please call 1-800-800-7310, or 1-330-220-4683. www.mtdproducts.com 15 REF NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REF NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 736-3072 Flat Washer, .38 x .93 x .
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REF NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION REF NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 618-04315 Auger Gear Box (Incl. Ref. 23-41) 34 721-0327 Grease Seal 2 684-0158 Impeller Assembly, 12” 35 736-0351 Flat Washer, .76 x 1.5 x .030 3 684-0148 Housing Assembly 36 736-0369 Flat Washer, .508 x 1.0 x .020 4 703-2734 Housing Brace Bracket 37 736-0617 Thrust Washer, .75 x 1.25 x .0615 5 684-04163 LH Spiral Auger 38 741-0150 Thrust Bearing, .75 x 1.25 x .