MTD OEM-190-823 Operator's Manual
MTD OEM-190-823 Operator's Manual

MTD OEM-190-823 Operator's Manual

42-inch snow thrower attachment for fastattach compatible lawn tractors & garden tractors
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Operator's Manual
42-inch Snow Thrower Attachment
For FastAttach
Compatible Lawn Tractors & Garden Tractors
Model
OEM-190-823
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10279
(7/99)

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual 42-inch Snow Thrower Attachment For FastAttach Compatible Lawn Tractors & Garden Tractors ™ Model OEM-190-823 MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10279 (7/99)
  • Page 2: Section 2: Calling Customer Support

    This is where your model number will be. XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX This is where your serial number will be. Copy the model number here: MTD PRODUCTS INC Copy the serial number here: CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 SECTION 2: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT •...
  • Page 3: Section 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
  • Page 4: Section 4: To The Owner

    • Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow 4. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE anyone in front of unit. • Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at • Disengage power (tractor’s PTO) to collector/ frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure impeller when transporting or not in use.
  • Page 5 SECTION 5: 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. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. • One Auger Housing Assembly w/ Lift Linkage •...
  • Page 6: Section 6: Assembly

    SECTION 6: ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before beginning installation, place the tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, stop the tractor engine and set the parking brake. NOTE: Your tractor’s cutting deck, PTO belt and front deck stabilizer bracket must be removed prior to mounting the snow thrower attachment.
  • Page 7 6. Align the holes in the rear of the lift arms with the holes in the rear of the undercarriage assembly and reinsert the clevis pins removed in step 2 through both sets of holes. Fasten with the hairpin clips removed in step 2. 7.
  • Page 8 Attaching The Lift Handle Cable Ties Lift Handle Hex Screws Lift Bracket Flange Lock Nuts Figure 6 1. Attach the lift handle to the lift bracket on the right side of the auger housing assembly with two hex screws and two flange lock nuts as illustrated in Figure 6.
  • Page 9 WARNING: Before attempting to mount the auger housing assembly to the tractor’s front end, place the tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, stop the tractor engine and set the parking brake. 1.
  • Page 10 Routing the Upper Drive Belt (Tractors with Manual PTO) Belt Keeper Upper Drive Belt Undercarriage Idler Pulley Spindle Pulley Engine Pulley Belt Keepers Keeper Pins Manual PTO Double-idler Bracket NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Hole Metal Tab in Hole Figure 9 1.
  • Page 11 Routing the Upper Drive Belt (Tractors with Electric PTO) Belt Keeper Upper Drive Belt Undercarriage Idler Pulley Electric PTO Clutch PTO Idler Pulley Spindle Pulley Remove this Keeper Pin NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Figure 10 1. Remove the keeper pin on the right side of the spindle pulley nearest the front of the undercarriage assembly. See Figure 10.
  • Page 12: Attaching The Reflectors

    Routing the Lower Drive Belt Snow Thrower Drive Pulley Spindle Assembly Idler Pulleys Tension Spring Undercarriage Double-idler Bracket Hex Screw Figure 11 1. Attach and route the lower drive belt around the lower pulley on the spindle assembly, both pulleys on the double-idler bracket found beneath the undercarriage, and the drive pulley found on the rear of the snow thrower housing as illustrated in Figure 11.
  • Page 13: Lift Handle

    Lift Handle Chute Directional Control The chute directional control assembly is found on the The lift handle is located on the right side of the tractor left side of the tractor and includes both the chute tilt and is used to raise and lower the snow thrower lever as well as the chute crank.
  • Page 14: Section 9: Adjustments

    • When the tractor (with the snow thrower Tire Chain Kit Number attachment mounted) is not in use, use the lift lever to lower the auger housing assembly to the ground Garden Tractors to relieve strain on the tractor’s front end between 23”...
  • Page 15: Lift Adjustment

    Lower Chute Crank Lift Adjustment Support Bracket Adjustment Lift Handle If the spiral at the base of the lower chute crank isn’t Lift Cable fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute assembly, the support bracket can be adjusted inward or outward as follows: •...
  • Page 16 Model 823 11 17 21 17 For a proper working machine, IMPORTANT: use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are especially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non- OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
  • Page 17 Model 823 REF. REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 611-0132 Rod Assembly 710-3015 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 684-0150 RH Support Plate Assembly 712-0429 Nylon Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 684-0151 LH Support Plate Assembly 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 710-0964A Hex Cap Screw, 5/8-18 x 1.31 712-3027...
  • Page 18 Model 823...
  • Page 19 Model 823 REF. REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 05931 Bearing Housing, 1.85 ID 784-5149 Joint Block Assembly 618-0407 Auger Gear Case (Incl. Ref. 39-58) 784-5618 Hex Bearing Housing, 1.0 684-0061 Chute Crank Assembly 784-5647 Chute Crank Bracket 684-0065 Impeller Assembly, 12”...
  • Page 20: Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments;...

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