Assembling Controls - MTD OEM-190-032 Operator's Manual

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Assembling
Controls
NOTE:
All references to left
or right side of the
snow thrower is
from the operating
position only.
Attaching Chute
Directional Control
1. Attach the chute directional control assembly to the
upper lift link on the left side of the auger housing.
Assemble with two hex screws as illustrated in
Figure 6-1. Secure with two flange nuts.
1. Secure the upper chute crank rod to the joint block
(A) on the lower chute crank rod with the cotter pin
(B) provided. See Figure 6-2.
3. Fasten chute tilt cables to chute directional control
with two of the cable ties provided. Pull cable ties
until snug and trim excess.
Upper Lift Link
Figure 6-1
B
Figure 6-2
Attaching Lift Handle
1. Attach lift handle to lift bracket on the right side of
auger housing assembly with two hex screws and two
flange nuts provided. See Fig. 6-3.
2. Fasten lift cable to the lift handle with two of the cable
ties provided. Pull cable ties until snug and trim excess.
Chute Directional
Control Assembly
Mounting Auger Assembly
parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT: If you are installing this snow thrower
attachment on any tractor model with a side discharge
muffler, See Fig. 6-4, then the heat shield on the auger
housing must be removed. See Fig. 6-5. To remove the
heat shield remove the four lock nuts and bolts (two on
either side of the unit) securing the heat shield to the lift
linkage. See Fig. 6-5.
A
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Lift Handle
Auger Housing Assembly
Figure 6-3
WARNING: Before installing
attachment, place tractor on a firm
and level surface. Place PTO in the
disengaged (OFF) position, set the
Figure 6-4