Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Model Number; BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,; Please do; Customer Support; • Phone a; TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Finding and Recording Model Number Model Number Serial Number BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual for future reference. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from ou...
Page 4 - Training; WARNING
4 2 Safe Operation Practices Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls...
Page 5 - Safe; Your Responsibility
5 Operation 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. 2. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cau...
Page 7 - CONTENTS OF CARTON; Carton
7 CONTENTS OF CARTON Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton to make sure everything is present. Carton contents are listed below and shown in Figure 3. Hardware part numbers are shown in parentheses. • One Auger Housing Assembly w/ Lower V-belt • One Undercarriage Assembly (...
Page 8 - Assembly; Model Series; (Manual PTO Tractors equipped with; Frame Mount Dual Idler Style 2004 & Prior
8 Before installing attachment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to prevent unintended starting. 4 Assembly Model Series 600-649 & All 800 series. WARNING WARNING: Before installing at...
Page 9 - Reversing the; (Manual PTO Garden Tractors; Mounting the Belt Keeper; (Manual PTO Garden Tractors equipped
9 Before installing attachment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to prevent unintended starting. 4 Assembly Model Series 600-649 & All 800 series. WARNING Figure 5 Reversing the Idler ...
Page 10 - Mounting the Idler Assembly
10 Mounting the Idler Assembly (42, 46, 50, 54 inch Decks with Electric PTO) If you’re mounting this snow thrower attachment to a tractor equipped with any deck other than a 42, 46, 50 or 54-inch deck with electric PTO, proceed to Mounting the Undercarriage Assembly (all tractors) . However, if you’...
Page 11 - Mounting Undercarriage Assembly; Decks with; Pull Style; Undercarriage Assembly; Proper belt routing
11 Mounting Undercarriage Assembly Make certain the correct upper drive belt (754-0498) is installed on the undercarriage assembly. If the appropri- ate belt is not installed, replace it with the correct belt prior to proceeding with mounting the undercarriage.IMPORTANT: Make certain that the flat s...
Page 12 - Upper Drive Belt Reference Chart; Mounting The
12 Because this snow thrower attachment is compatible with several model lawn tractors and garden tractors with either an electric PTO or a manual PTO, four upper drive belts are included. If you have had any problems locating the proper upper belts for installation in the previous steps, use the ta...
Page 14 - Undercarriage
14 Bracket Assembly WARNING: Before installing attach-ment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disen-gaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to prevent unintended starting. NOTE: Your tractor’s cutting deck, PTO belt and front deck sta...
Page 16 - Assembling; All Models; Attaching The; Attaching the Reflectors
16 Attaching the Chute Directional Control 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 24. 2. Attach the chute directional control assembly to the upper lift link on the left side of the auger housing assembly w...
Page 17 - Mounting Auger Assembly
17 7 Mounting Auger Housing All Models Before installing attachment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disen- gaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Mounting Auger Assembly 1. Position the auger housin...
Page 18 - All electric PTO; All Manual PTO; Belt; Various Models; Make certain that the
18 Figure 29 1. Attach and route the upper drive belt around the spindle pulley and idler pulley found on the undercarriage, the electric PTO clutch and the PTO idler pulley as illustrated in Figure 29. Make sure that the belt is routed to the INSIDE of the belt keeper on the undercarriage idler pul...
Page 19 - 6 inch Manual
19 Belt Routing Various Models 8 Before installing attachment, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disen- gaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off and remove key to prevent unintended starting. WARNING 46 inch Manual Older Style Setup 42 in. Electric a...
Page 20 - Lift Handle; Controls; Chute Directional; Be familiar with all
20 WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Engaging the Augers and Impeller Power to the snow thrower attachment is activated by engaging the tractor’s PTO.1. Place the tractor’s throttle control in the FAST (rab- bi...
Page 21 - Operation; OPERATION; Tire Chain Kit Number; Garden Tractors
21 10 Operation 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 operatin...
Page 22 - Adjustments; Making Adjustments; Lift Adjustment
22 11 Adjustments All Models Making Adjustments WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the Operator’s Manual. Place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disen-gaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine ...
Page 23 - tractor on a firm; Maintenance; Lubrication of
23 12 Maintenance All Models Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Maintenance WARNING: Before lubricating, repair...
Page 25 - Snow
25 13 REF NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Qty 1 Auger Gear Box (Incl. Ref. 23-41) 1 2 Impeller Assembly, 12” 1 3 Housing Assembly 1 4 Housing Brace Bracket 1 5 LH Spiral Auger 3 6 RH Spiral Auger 3 7 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-24 x .75 2 8 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x .62 10 9 Splined Carriage Screw 2 10 Self Tapp...
Page 32 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.“MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workman-ship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original ...