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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
46"
SNOW
BLADE
Model Number
190-822
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 47448
4. Remove the pivot shaft with hairpin clips from the
welded brackets on the back of the blade. To attach
the channel assembly to the blade, align the holes in
the pivot plate with the holes in the welded brackets.
Insert the pivot shaft through the holes, securing it
with the hairpin clips.
PREPARING THE LAWN TRACTOR
A
WARNING: Before beginning preparation,
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F
select a firm and level surface which is large
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D
enough to accommodate the snow blade
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5. Remove the plastic cap, the knob and the washer
from the blade adjusting spring bolt. Adjust the hex
nut on the bolt so that it is screwed approximately 1"
onto the bolt threads. Hook the spring over the spring
mount rod as shown. Place the bolt through the hole
in the top of the blade and reassemble the washer and
the knob onto the bolt. Screw the knob down until tight
against the blade and the hex nut. Place the plastic
cap over the end of the bolt. See figure 2.
attachment and tractor. Engage brake lock.
NOTE: When preparing the lawn tractor for assembly of
snow blade attachment, store all items removed with the
mowing deck.
1. Allow engine, muffler and exhaust deflector to cool
before beginning.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s)
and ground against the engine.
3. Remove the mowing deck as instructed in the belt
removal section of the owner's manual for the lawn
tractor.
BLADE
HAIR
ADJUST
PLASTIC
CAP
PIN
SPRING
CLIP
KNOB
PIVOT
WASHER
SHAFT
SECTION 1: ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
BOLT
BLADE
HEX
NUT
NOTE: Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are deter-
mined from the operators position while seated
on the tractor.
1. To attach the hitch assembly to the front of the tractor,
pull out on the attachment pins and swing the pins
down clear of the holes they were in. See figure 1.
2. Hook the notches in the sides of the hitch assembly
onto the shoulder bolts in the sides of the tractor
frame. See figure 1.
SPRING
MOUNT
ROD
HAIRPIN CLIP
PIVOT PLATE
Figure 2
3. To lock the hitch assembly in place, insert the attach-
ment pins back into the holes in the hitch assembly
and into the holes in the sides of the tractor frame.
See figure 1.
6. Remove the channel pivot pin, washer and hairpin
clip from the pivot support bracket. Attach the chan-
nel assembly to the tractor by placing the end of the
channel inside the pivot support bracket. Insert the
channel pivot pin through the holes in the pivot sup-
port bracket and the channel. Secure with the hairpin
clip. See figure 3.
PIVOT
SUPPORT
BRACKET
HAIRPIN
CLIP
CHANNEL
ASSEMBLY
CHANNEL
PIVOT
PIN
SHOULDER BOLT
ATTACHMENT PIN
WASHER
Figure 3
Figure 1
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7. Remove the hairpin clip from the lift link pin which is
assembled to the pivot support bracket. Insert the end
of the lower lift handle assembly through the notch in
the pivot support bracket and through the holes in the
channel. Align the lift link pin with the hole in the
welded bracket on the lower lift handle assembly.
Insert the lift link pin through the hole in the bracket
and secure it with the hairpin clip. See figure 4.
SECTION 2: OPERATING THE BLADE
A
CAUTION: Inspect the area to be worked
B
F
carefully before operating the snow blade.
C
D
Avoid pipes, roots, curbs or other heavy
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obstructions.
The lift handle, located on the left side of the snow blade,
is used to raise and lower the blade. Pulling the lift handle
all the way back raises the snow blade. Move the lift
handle forward to lower the snow blade to the ground.
The angle of the blade can be adjusted to the right or left
by pulling back on the angle lock bar, shown in figure 6,
and repositioning the head of the blade to the right, left or
center.
HAIRPIN
CLIP
LIFT
LINK
PIN
WELDED
BRACKET
ANGLE
LOCK
BAR
CHANNEL
LOWER LIFT
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Figure 4
8. Remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip from the upper
lift handle. Place the upper lift handle over the lower
lift handle assembly. Align the holes and secure with
the clevis pin and hairpin clip.
Figure 6
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CAUTION: Know the terrain. Avoid
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F
exceptionally sharp slopes or drop offs which
C
D
may be hidden by the snow. Never run the
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snowbladeintoheavymaterialathighspeed.
UPPER LIFT HANDLE
CLEVIS PIN
Always begin with the engine speed at the lowest pos-
sible setting, and gradually increase speed as required.
When working in a large area, do not attempt to move the
snow or dirt all in the same direction, causing an exces-
sive build-up, which would become larger with each
pass.
HAIRPIN CLIP
A
LOWER LIFT HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
B
F
CAUTION: Always lower blade to ground
C
D
before leaving tractor.
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Figure 5
SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS
The skid shoes may be adjusted by loosening the two
nuts and repositioning at the desired height.
The tension on the blade head spring can be adjusted to
suit conditions. To stiffen the blade trip action, loosen the
hex nut on the spring bolt and tighten the knob. The
normal adjustment of the spring tension is for the spring
bolt to extend 1" through the hex nut.
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NOTES
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B
C
B
C
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If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any
question regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit,
please call the Customer Suport Department. You can reach them by
calling:
1-800-800-7310
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