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Operator's Manual
42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower Attachment
For FastAttach
Compatible Lawn Tractors & Garden Tractors
™
Model
OEM-190-823
NOTE:
This snow thrower attachment will NOT fit on all 600-series lawn tractors and 800-series garden tractors.
It is designed for and will mount to and operate safely and properly on FastAttach™ compatible tractors ONLY. Check
your tractor's right fender for the FastAttach™ label before attempting to mount this attachment.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO. 770-10279B.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(6/2001)
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- Page 1 It is designed for and will mount to and operate safely and properly on FastAttach™ compatible tractors ONLY. Check your tractor’s right fender for the FastAttach™ label before attempting to mount this attachment. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 FORM NO. 770-10279B.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
(Model Number) (Serial Number) Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD PRODUCTS INC CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per- sonal injury. - Page 4 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE not touch. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing operation regularly. gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Disengage power take-off, lower the attachment, set the Do not carry passengers.
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Page 5: Section 2: To The Owner
SECTION 2: TO THE OWNER Model 823 42-inch two-stage snow thrower is designed for use on FastAttach Compatible Lawn Tractors and ™ Garden Tractors ONLY. It will NOT fit nor operate properly or safely on ANY other tractor. NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides of the tractor when facing forward in the operator’s position. -
Page 6: Section 4: Assembly
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before installing attachment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place Hairpin Clips / the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set Flat Washers the parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to prevent unintended starting. NOTE: Your tractor’s cutting deck, PTO belt and front deck stabilizer bracket must be removed prior to... - Page 7 Attaching The Lift Handle 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 nuts. See Figure 5. 2. Fasten the lift cable to the lift handle with two of the Lift Handle cable ties provided.
- Page 8 Mounting the Auger Housing Assembly Support Pins 1. Position the auger housing assembly in front of the tractor. 2. Pull the support pin on the right side of the upper lift link outward and rotate it forward so it remains in the “out”...
- Page 9 Routing the Upper Drive Belt (Tractors with Manual PTO) Belt Keeper Upper Drive Belt Undercarriage Idler Pulley Spindle Pulley Engine Pulley † PTO Double-idler Bracket Belt Keeper Belt Keeper Hole Hole NOTE: View shown from above tractor. † † PTO Double-idler Bracket PTO Double-idler Bracket Figure 10 †...
- Page 10 Routing the Upper Drive Belt (Tractors with Electric PTO) Belt Keeper Upper Drive Belt Undercarriage Idler Pulley Remove this Keeper Pin Spindle Pulley Electric PTO Clutch PTO Idler Pulley NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Figure 11 1. Remove the keeper pin on the right side of the spindle pulley nearest the front of the undercarriage assembly. See Figure 11.
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Page 11: Attaching The Reflectors
Routing the Lower Drive Belt Snow Thrower Drive Pulley Spindle Assembly Idler Pulleys Tension Spring Undercarriage Double-idler Bracket Hex Screw NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Figure 12 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 12. -
Page 12: Lift Handle
NOTE: • To lower the snow thrower, push downward on the The PTO lever (on units so equipped) cannot lift handle until there is enough slack in the lift cable be in the engaged (ON) position when the tractor is so that you may squeeze the trigger control. -
Page 13: Section 7: Making Adjustments
Refer to OEM-190-823. Call our Customer Support Department the table to the right to determine which kits will fit as instructed on page 2 of this manual for availability your tractor (tire dimensions are can be found on and information regarding these kits. -
Page 14: Skid Shoe Adjustment
Lower Chute Crank It is NOT recommended that this snow IMPORTANT: thrower be operated on a gravel surface, as loose Support Bracket Adjustment stones can be easily picked up and thrown by the machine. If you must operate on a gravel surface, If the spiral at the base of the lower chute crank isn’t ALWAYS adjust the skid shoes into the HIGH position fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute... -
Page 15: Section 8: Maintenance
SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place Lube Spiral the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set and Chute Base the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Lubrication Chute Directional Control The spiral on the end of the lower chute crank, the base... -
Page 16: Section 9: Model 823 Parts List
SECTION 9: MODEL 823 PARTS LIST 72 94... - Page 17 Model 823 REF. REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 611-0132 Rod Assembly 738-0145 Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16, .5 x .835, 684-0150 RH Support Plate Assembly 749-1104 RH Support Tube 684-0151 LH Support Plate Assembly 749-1103 LH Support Tube 683-0298 Lift Bracket Assembly 754-0371A Upper V-belt* 710-0514...
- Page 18 Model 823...
- Page 19 Model 823 REF. REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 05931 Bearing Housing, 1.85 ID 711-0469 Spacer, .75 x .125 x .5 618-0407 Auger Gear Case (Incl. Ref. 39-58) 784-5618 Hex Bearing Housing, 1.0 747-1257 Belt Keeper Rod 784-0402 Skid Plate 684-0065 Impeller Assembly, 12”...
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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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