Section 4: To The Owner - MTD OEM-190-823 Operator's Manual

• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow
anyone in front of unit.
• Disengage power (tractor's PTO) to collector/
impeller when transporting or not in use.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of snow thrower (such as wheel
weights, tire chains, snow cabs, etc.).
• Never operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light.
• The tractor's muffler and engine, and surrounding
area become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
WARNING: —YOUR RESPONSIBILITY— Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
AWAY. CLOTHING AND
FEET HANDS, KEEP
- AUGER ROTATING
FROM INJURY AVOID
DANGER

SECTION 4: TO THE OWNER

Model 823 42-inch two-stage snow thrower is designed for use on FastAttach
Garden Tractors ONLY. It will NOT fit nor operate properly or safely on ANY other tractor.
The instructions in this manual are divided into sections. Carefully read all sections and study the illustrations to
ensure proper installation and usage of this attachment. Read and observe all WARNING and CAUTION
statements. They are included to provide for the protection of the equipment installer and user, and to ensure the
prolonged service life of the equipment.
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.
WARNING
1. STOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING
DEBRIS AND SERVICING UNIT.
2. KEEP CLEAR OF IMPELLER WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
3. NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT
BYSTANDERS OR WINDOWS OR
ALLOW ANYONE IN FRONT OF
UNIT.
4. THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA
WHERE THE EQUIPMENT IS TO BE
USED AND REMOVE ALL DOOR
MATS, SLEDS, BOARDS, WIRES AND
OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS.
5. REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR
FULL INSTRUCTIONS.
Figure 2 Safety Labels Found on Snow Thrower
4. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Allow the tractor's engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
• Always refer to tractor's Operator's Manual
instructions for important details regarding it's
operation.
• Allow the tractor's PTO to remain engaged for a few
minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of
collector/impeller.
Compatible Lawn Tractors and
™
4
SHUT OFF ENGINE
BEFORE
UNCLOGGING
DISCHARGE CHUTE.