User manual MTD 10261

[. . . ] Also, leave the drag bar on–it prevents the bottom of the transmission from scraping the ground. Please refer to your Horse Tiller Operator’s Manual for tine removal instructions. Step 4: Install Swivel Bracket (A-Frame) 1. Position the Swivel Bracket (2, Figure 1) in front of the Blade Mounting Bracket and align the two large holes in each. Secure the brackets together by inserting a 1/2-13 x 1-1/2" screw (4, Figure 1) with flat washer (12, Figure 1) and bushing (11, Figure 1) through both large holes and fastening with a lock washer (3, Figure 1) and a plain 1/2” hex nut (10, Figure 1), and tighten securely. [. . . ] NOTE: Two different 1/2” nuts are included with this attachment (10 & 15, Figure 1). One is a lock nut (with a punch mark) and the other is a plain hex nut. See inset of Figure 5. Step 3: Install Blade Mounting Bracket 1. Remove and discard the two nuts, lock washers and 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" screws which secure the bumper brace to the lower bumper (B, Figure 3). B Figure 5: ATTACHING THE SWIVEL BRACKET (A-FRAME) Figure 3: REMOVE BOTTOM BRACE HARDWARE -2- 3. Insert a 1-1/4" screw (13, Figure 1) through the lower, smaller hole in the swivel bracket. Add a lock washer (7, Figure 1) and hex nut (6, Figure 1) and tighten securely. See Figure 6. E Figure 8: SETTING THE BLADE ANGLE Figure 6: ATTACHING THE SWIVEL BRACKET (A-FRAME) Please refer to the Horse Tiller Owner’s Manual for handlebar height setting instructions. Step 7: Attach Blade to Swivel Bracket Lift the blade onto the swivel bracket. and position the blade to align the hole in the blade mounting bracket (D, Figure 7) with the hole in the swivel bracket. Insert a 3" screw (14, Figure 1) down through the holes then add a 1/2” lock nut. Tighten securely. Wheel Traction Good traction is essential when dozing dirt–and especially snow plowing. Plowing Deep Snow - It is best to remove a top layer several inches thick in the first passes before attempting to remove all the snow. Start near the end of the drive and gradually work back up. Plowing Light Snow - Make the first pass in the center of the area being plowed, with the blade angled right (A, Figure 9). The blade can remain in this position, until the last pass, when the blade is angled away from the center for this portion of the plowing operation. When you reach the end of the last pass down the center, begin to follow the pattern for light snow (A). Wheel Speed When Banking Snow - Use the Slow Wheel Speed and High Belt Range, throttle back the engine about 25 percent when banking snow. The slower throttle speed enables better control and protect the wheel shaft and gears from damage if the tiller should strike a hidden immovable object. NOTE: When using the High Speed Belt Range and Fast Wheel Speed, throttle back the engine to approximately 70%. IMPORTANT: Throttling back is very important!The resulting slow down prevents too much build-up of momentum. If the blade strikes an immovable object , the resulting shock could damage the wheel shaft or transmission gears. Dirt Dozing Tips Your Dozer/Snow Blade is also handy during spring, summer and fall for various dirt moving jobs. [. . . ] If the blade strikes an immovable object , the resulting shock could damage the wheel shaft or transmission gears. Dirt Dozing Tips Your Dozer/Snow Blade is also handy during spring, summer and fall for various dirt moving jobs. You can fill ditches, spread mulch and manure over the garden, do light grading, prepare land for a small swimming pool to name a few applications. Again, you’ll get the most work from your Blade if you use these hints. . . then carefully experiment. G G G Hard Packed Soil - The Blade should be used for moving loose dirt. . . [. . . ]