MTD OEM-190-627 - Manual (Page 11)

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SECTION 5: CONTROLS
Engaging the Augers and Impeller
Power to the snow thrower attachment is activated by
lowering the tractor’s lift lever and placing it into the
lowest notch possible.
• Move the tractor’s throttle lever into the FAST
(rabbit) position and allow it to remain there for the
most efficient use of the snow thrower attachment.
• Move the tractor’s lift lever to the right before
lowering it and placing it in any of the notches on
the index bracket. This will engage the augers and
impeller.
NOTE: The tractor’s lift lever cannot be in the engaged
(lowered) position when the tractor is driving in the
reverse direction. The tractor’s lift lever must be in the
disengaged (BLADES STOP) position when the shift
lever is placed in REVERSE or the tractor’s engine will
automatically shut off.
Refer to your tractor’s Operator’s Manual for more
information regarding your tractor’s safety interlock
system.
Lift Handle
The lift handle is located on the right side of the tractor
and is used to raise and lower the snow thrower
attachment.
• To raise the snow thrower attachment off of the
ground, pull rearward and down on the lift handle
until you feel the lift latch on the right side of the
snow thrower engage, locking the snow thrower in
a raised position.
• To lower the snow thrower, push downward on the
lift handle until there is enough slack in the lift cable
so that you may squeeze the trigger control. With
the trigger control squeezed, gently allow the snow
thrower to lower until it reaches the ground.
Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control assembly is found on the
left side of the tractor and includes both the chute tilt
lever as well as the chute crank. Both affect the
direction that the discharged snow is thrown.
• To pivot the upper section of discharge chute,
affecting the distance and angle which the snow is
thrown, move the chute tilt lever forward or
rearward into a desired position.
• The direction which snow is thrown can be changed
by rotating the discharge chute with the chute
crank. Turn the chute crank
clockwise to rotate the
chute and discharge snow to the left. Crank it
counterclockwise to rotate the chute and discharge
snow to the right.
SECTION 6: OPERATION
This snow thrower attachment is capable of displacing snow and clearing a path a width of 42 inches.
Observe the following operating instructions for both effective and efficient snow removal.
• Become familiar with and comfortable using all of
your tractor’s controls as instructed in your tractor’s
Operator’s Manual before operating it with the snow
thrower attachment.
• Make certain the correct weight and volume of
motor oil in is your tractor’s engine as instructed in
the engine Owner’s Guide packed with the tractor’s
Operator’s Manual.
• Always operate the snow thrower with the tractor’s
engine at maximum RPM (full throttle).
• NEVER override any safety features on either your
tractor or the snow thrower attachment.
• Make certain that all nuts, bolts, and hardware are
fastened securely and tight on both the tractor and
the snow thrower attachment prior to use.
• Make certain the snow thrower is assembled
properly and mounted to the tractor as instructed
earlier in this manual.
• Test all the controls (tractor lift lever, snow thrower
lift handle, chute tilt lever & chute crank) for smooth
operation prior to operating the snow thrower in the
snow.
• Make all adjustments (i.e. skid shoes, lift latch)
before operating your snow thrower attachment.
Follow instructions in
SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS when
doing so.
• Engage power to the augers and impeller BEFORE
driving the tractor forward and into the snow.
• Keep your tractor’s ground speed slow. The slower
your tractor is traveling, the more effectively the
snow thrower attachment can displace snow.
• Adjust ground speed for snow conditions and
become familiar with different snow applications.
Your snow thrower attachment will operate
differently in wet heavy snow than it will it light, fluffy
snow.