MTD 190-032-101 - Manual (Page 12)

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OPERATION
WARNING: Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and warnings
on the tractor, attachment, and in the
Operator’s Manuals before operating.
Your snow thrower attachment is capable of displacing
snow and clearing a path a width of 42 inches.
Observe the following operating instructions for efficient
snow removal.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Always operate the snow thrower with the tractor’s
engine at maximum RPM (full throttle).
4. NEVER override any safety features on either your
tractor or the snow thrower attachment.
5. 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.
6. Make certain snow thrower is assembled
properly and mounted to the tractor as instructed
in this manual.
8. Test all controls (tractor PTO, snow thrower lift
handle, chute tilt lever & chute crank) for smooth
operation prior to operating snow thrower in snow.
9. Make all adjustments (i.e. skid shoes, lift latch)
before operating your snow thrower attachment.
Follow instructions in the Adjustments section of this
manual when doing so.
10. Engage the tractor’s PTO to activate power to the
augers and impeller BEFORE driving the tractor
forward and into snow.
11. Keep your tractor’s ground-speed slow. The slower
your tractor is traveling, the more effectively the
snow thrower attachment can displace snow.
12. 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.
13. Overlap a previously cleared path when necessary
(deep snow) so as not to overload the auger housing
with snow.
14. NEVER drive the tractor into a snow bank. The
snow thrower attachment is not a dozer plow. The lift
linkage and/or the snow thrower drive system can
be damaged as a result of “plowing” with the snow
thrower attachment.
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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.
IMPORTANT: The augers are secured to the spiral
shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit
a hard foreign object or an ice jam, the snow thrower is
designed so that the bolts may shear. Two replacement
shear bolts and hex lock nuts are provided for your
convenience. Store in a safe place until needed. NEVER
replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts.
Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components
as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow
thrower’s warranty.
16. Whenever possible, discharge snow downwind.
17. Do NOT attempt to remove ice or hard-packed frozen snow.
18. When the tractor (with the snow thrower attachment
mounted) is not in service, use the lift lever to lower
the auger housing assembly to the ground to relieve
strain on the tractor’s front end between uses.
19. Always use tire chains and rear wheel weights on
your tractor where extra traction is needed. Refer to
the table to the right to determine which kits will fit
your tractor (tire dimensions are can be found on the
sidewalls of your tractor’s tires).
20. Use drift cutters to aid in displacing snow through
deep, drifted areas.
Tire Chain Kit Number
Garden Tractors
23” x 9.5” tires OEM-190-964
22” x 7.5” tires OEM-190-974
Lawn Tractors
20” x 10.0” tires OEM-190-916
20” x 8.0” tires OEM-190-658
18” x 9.5” tires OEM-190-657
18” x 8.5” tires OEM-190-754
18” x 6.5” tires OEM-190-664
Weight Kit Number
All Garden Tractors OEM-190-784
All Lawn Tractors OEM-190-215
Drift Cutter Kit Number
All Tractors OEM-390-679
NOTE: None of the kits in the table are included as
standard equipment with snow thrower attachment
OEM-190-032. Call our Customer Support Department
as instructed on page 2 of this manual for availability and
information regarding these kits.
Read, understand,
and follow all
instructions and
warnings on the
tractor, attachment,
and in the Operator’s
Manuals before
operating.
IMPORTANT:
The augers are secured
to the spiral shaft with
two shear bolts and hex
lock nuts. If you hit a
hard foreign object or
an ice jam, the snow
thrower is designed
so that the bolts may
shear. Two replacement
shear bolts and hex
lock nuts are provided
for your convenience.
Store in a safe place
until needed. NEVER
replace the auger shear
bolts with standard hex
bolts. Any damage to
the auger gearbox or
other components as a
result of doing so
will NOT be covered
by your snow
thrower’s warranty.
WARNING