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

NOTE:
The PTO lever (on units so equipped) cannot
be in the engaged (ON) position when the tractor is
driving in the reverse direction. The PTO lever must be
in the disengaged (OFF) 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 PTO and 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.
ChuteDirectional C ontrol
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
,_ 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.
• 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 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 in
this manual.
• Test all the controls (tractor PTO, snow thrower lift
handle, chute tilt lever & chute crank) for smooth
operation prior to operating the snow thrower in
snow.
• 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.
• Engage the tractor's PTO to activate power to the
augers and impeller BEFORE driving the tractor
forward and into 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.
• Overlap a previously cleared path when necessary
(deep snow) so as not to overload the auger
housing with snow.
• 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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