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

Routing theLowerDriveBelt
(All tractorModels)
Snow Thrower
Drive Pulley
Tension Spring
Hex Screw
NOTE:
View shown from above tractor
Figure 18
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 18.
2. Attach the tension spring (found on the undercarriage double-idler bracket) to the hex screw as shown in Figure
18 if it's not already attached.
Attaching the 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.
SECTION 5: CONTROLS
_ ARNING: Be familiar with all controls and
their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage them quickly.
Engaging the Augers andImpeller
Power to the snow thrower attachment is activated by
engaging the tractor's PTO.
• Place the tractor's throttle control in the FAST
(rabbit) position and allow it to remain there for
efficient snow removal.
• Move the PTO knob into the "ON" position to
engage the augers and impeller.
• Move the PTO knob into the "OFF" position to
disengage the augers and impeller.
NOTE:
The PTO knob (on units so equipped) cannot
be in the engaged (ON) position when the tractor is
driving in the reverse direction. The PTO knob must be
in the disengaged (OFF) position when the shift lever is
placed in REVERSE or the electric PTO clutch will
automatically shut off.
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