Section 6: Assembly - MTD OEM-190-823 Operator's Manual

SECTION 6: ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Before beginning installation, place the tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the
PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, stop the tractor engine and set the parking brake.
NOTE: Your tractor's cutting deck, PTO belt and front deck stabilizer bracket must be removed prior to mounting the
snow thrower attachment. Refer to your tractor's Operator's Manual for detailed instructions. If your tractor is
equipped with any front-end accessory (i.e. front bumper kit), it must also be removed.
Mounting the Undercarriage Assembly
Tractor Deck
Lift Lever
Hairpin Clips
Keeper Pin
Undercarriage
Assembly
1. Make certain the correct upper drive belt is installed on the undercarriage assembly. See Note on Figure 3. If
the appropriate belt is not installed, replace it with the correct belt prior to proceeding on to the next step.
In the event that you need to change the belt before mounting the undercarriage, make sure that the
IMPORTANT:
replacement belt is routed to the INSIDE the belt keeper found on the undercarriage idler pulley and the keeper pins
found around the spindle pulley. Also, make certain that the flat side of the belt is facing outward as it sits against
both the idler pulley and spindle pulley. This allows the "V" side of the belt to ride snugly in both pulleys.
2. Remove the four hairpin clips and flat washers from the weld pins found the top side of the undercarriage
assembly.
3. Remove the two hairpin clips and clevis pins found on the rear portion of the undercarriage. Refer to Figure 4.
4. Position the undercarriage assembly beneath the tractor with the support tubes between the front two tires.
5. Move the tractor's deck lift lever into the lowest notch on the right fender allowing the lift arms to drop.
Insert Weld Pin Here
Hairpin Clip
Clevis Pins
Hairpin
Clips
Hairpin Clip
Figure 4
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Lift Arms
Insert Weld Pin Here
Undercarriage Idler Pulley
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