User manual MTD H36

[. . . ] WORK SAFELY -FOLLOW THESE RULES Care should be exercised to provide the propout for traffic when near or crossingroadwa er chute direction and deflector cap adjustment to avoid throwing snow and possible foreign material at people, pets, autos, win-dows, Keep machine in good operating condition etc. and keep safety devices in place. Keep hands and feet away from front of Use guards or shields as instructed. machine or discharge chute while tractor engine is running. Before dismounting tractor Stop snow thrower, shut off engine and to make any repairs or adjustments or to clear inspect for damage after striking an object. [. . . ] The runners maintain the desired distance above the ground for the rotor/collector housing when the snow thrower is being operated. When removing snow from an uneven surface or a gravel path or driveway, the runners should be adjusted to hold the rotor/collector housing high above the ground surface. This will prevent possible damage to the rotor/collector and keep stones or other material from being thrown with the snow, which could result in damage to property or personal injury. Such adjustment will also reduce excessive wear on the snow thrower parts. 7 On a smooth and even surface, such as concrete or blacktop, the runners may be adjusted to allow the rotor/collector to work close to the ground. To adjust the runners, raise the snow thrower and place a wooden block or other sturdy object under each side of the rotor/collector housing. Loosen the nuts securing the runners to the rotor/collector housing and move the runners to the position required for adequate ground clearance and retighten the nuts. Both runners should be adjusted to the same height to keep the rotor/collector housing level. Runners use and Replace possible are subject to wear due to constant are designed for easy replacement. before wear is excessive to prevent damage to the rotor/collector hous- ing. ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING DISCHARGE CHUTE, DEFLECTOR CAP AND DRIVE TUBE If the discharge chute tends to rotate and fails to hold the desired position, make the following adjustment. Tighten the lock nut on the drive tube eyebolt 1/8 turn and check rotation of the drive tube by turning the discharge chute control rod. If no resistance is felt, it may be necessary to tighten the eyebolt lock nut an additional 1/8 turn. Tighten the eyebolt lock nut only until the discharge chute holds its position. The position of the deflector discharge chute determines snow can be thrown. cap on top of the the distance that To increase the distance that snow is thrown, move the deflector cap upward. To decrease the distance, move the deflector cap downward. Adjustment of the deflector cap cannot made from the tractor operator's seat. A CAUTION!Shut (power off take-off) (disengage) clutch be and shut off the tractor before making any adjustment. 1 -Discharge 2 -Deflector chute cap control rod engine 3 -Discharge 4 -Discharge chute chute cable 5 -Drive tube eyebolt 6 -Drive tube 7 -Eyebolt lock nut To direct snow from the discharge chute to the right, turn the discharge chute control rod to the right (clockwise). To direct the snow discharge to the left, turn the discharge chute control rod to the left (counterclock wise). The discharge chute can limits, a full 270 degrees. Never charge of material standers nor allow direct toward anyone disbynear MA. 16652 the machine while in operation. 8 ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING ROTOR/COLLECTOR DRIVE CHAIN Underside showing 1 2 3 4 5 view of rotor/collector housing mounting nuts and drive chain. -Adjusting nuts -Mounting nuts -Jackshaft and sprocket assembly -Rotor/collector drive chain -Rotor/collector housing -Adjusting nuts 10 1 ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING ROTOR/COLLECTOR DRIVE CHAIN Continued It is important to maintain proper drive chain tension for maximum chain life. After the first 2 hours of operation and each time the snow thrower is used thereafter, check drive chain for proper chain tension. Too much tension causes wear on the chain and the bearings. Too little tension may cause the chain to whip excessively and to jump off of the sprocket. Slack in the drive chain, due to normal chain stretch can be removed by adjustment if it becomes excessive. To adjust follows: the chain tension, proceed as Place a straight edge along the drive chain across the jackshaft sprocket and rotor/collector sprocket. [. . . ] the brake lever connecting rod with the hole in the tractor power take-off control armto which the clutch spring is attached (DO NOT UNHOOK OR REMOVE THE CLUTCHSPRING). Slide the brake lever connecting rod forwardthrough the hole in the tractor power take-off control arm and through the front hole of the brake release lever. Secure the connecting rod to the release lever using the quick-attachable ter pin removed previously. brake cot- Immediate damage to the short V-belt will result if the brake release lever has not been connected to the tractor power take-off control arm. 25 NOTE: Align MA-18106 STEP SETTINGUP Remove deflector the bolt bracket. and nut from the finger Rotate the discharge chute 180 degrees and reinstall the bolt and nut through the finger deflector bracket and discharge chute. both loop ends of the chute control Place the discharge chute onto the rotor/collector housing so that the finger deflector bl acket fits throuah the slot retaining ring. 26 SETTINGUP STEP 6. [. . . ]