MK Martin Meteor 68 User manual

MK Martin Enterprise Inc.
3950 Stef er Rd Elmira, ON, Canada N3B 2Z3
Tel: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-855-664-2752
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.mkmartin.ca
68-72 Meteor Snowblower Operator’s / Parts Manual
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Table of Contents
• Warranty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
• Registration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-6
• Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7-9
• Sign-Off Form -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
• Decal Location ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
• Assembly Instructions --------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
• Set Up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
• Operating ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
• Installing Hand Crank ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
• Installing Hydraulic Rotator --------------------------------------------------------------- 16-17
• Parts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18-19
• Manual Chute Rotator Parts ------------------------------------------------------------- 20
• Hydraulic Chute Rotator Parts ----------------------------------------------------------- 21
• Gearbox Parts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
• PTO --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
• PTO Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24-31
• Bolt Torque ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 32
• Maintenance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

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Warranty and Limitations of Liability
All equipment is sold subject to mutual agreement that it is warranted by M K Martin Inc. (Here-
after called the company) to be free of any defects in material and workmanship. The company
shall not be liable for special, indirect or consequential damage of any kind under this con-
tract or otherwise. The company’s liability shall be limited exclusively to replacement or repair
without charge at it’s factory or elsewhere, at it’s discretion, any materials or defects, which
become apparent within one year from the date of purchase. In no event shall M K Martin
Enterprise Inc. be liable for special, direct or incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
The purchaser by acceptance of the equipment will assume all liability for damage which may
result from use or misuse by the operator. The purchaser shall maintain and service the equip-
ment as recommended in the Operator’s Manual.
This warranty does not cover Rental/Commercial or Industrial use of the equipment. This
equipment is rated as agricultural.
For Rental/Commercial or Industrial use, Warranty is for defective material and workman-
ship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
Warranty is null and void unless the Warranty Registration form has been completed and on
fi le at
M K Martin Enterprise Inc
3950 Stef er Rd
Elmira On Ca N3B 2Z3
For your Record
Purchase Date _________________________________
Model # ______________________________________
Serial # _______________________________________
Manufactured by
M K Martin Enterprise Inc
3950 Steffl er Rd
Elmira On Ca N3B 2Z3
Tel: [phone]
(855)-664-2752
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.mkmartin.ca
Please contact your retailer

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M K Martin Enterprise Inc
3950 Steffl er Rd
Elmira ON CA N3B 2Z3
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Purchaser’s warranty protection is valid only when this completed form or a copy of this form
is on fi le at M K Martin Enterprise Inc. By fi lling out this form the purchaser has acknowledged
delivery of equipment and owner’s / operator’s manual and has accepted the condition of the
equipment.
Date of delivery to purchaser -------------------------------------------------------
Type of Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------
Model # ------------------------------- Serial # -------------------------------------
Retailer’s Signature Indicates
• Equipment was properly assembled as directed by manufacturer
• Equipment was tested for functionality and operates properly
• Purchaser was instructed in safe and proper operating procedures
• Warranty was explained to purchaser
• Purchaser was given the operators manual
Retailer
Signature ----------------------------------------------------------------
Company ---------------------------------------------------------------
Address ---------------------------------------------------------------
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Purchaser’s signature indicates
• Acceptance of equipment fully assembled
• Received operator’s manual
• Clearly understands conditions of warranty
• Received instructions of safe and proper operation of equipment
Purchaser
Signature -----------------------------------------------------------
Company ---------------------------------------------------------
Mailing address -------------------------------------------------
City ------------------------------------------ Prov/State -------- Postal Code/Zip ---------------
Available phone number -----------------------------------------
Warranty is valid only when it has been received by manufacturer at address above

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Postage
Stamp
M K Martin Enterprise Inc
3950 Steffl er Rd
Elmira ON CA N3B 2Z3
Fold Here
Please Cut and Return to M K Martin Enterprise Inc
Fold And Tape here Do not tape all edges or use staples
Warranty Registration

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Safety
Take Note! This safety symbol is found throughout this manual to call your attention to instruc-
tions involving yourself and others working around the machine.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death
This symbol means
-- Attention!
-- Become Alert!
-- Your Safety is involved!
Signal words are used in this manual.
Caution: Indicates a potential hazardous situation that may result in injury.
Warning: Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death.
Danger: Indicates a hazardous situation that needs to be avoided. It is you the operator that
needs to be aware of these dangers.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual please contact your dealer or
M K Martin Enterprise Inc Tel: [phone]
3950 Stef er Rd 1-855-664-2752
Elmira On Ca N3B 2Z3 Fax: [phone]
e-mail [email protected]
www.mkmartin.ca

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Safety -- It’s in your interest.
Safety Guidelines
Safety of operation is one of our main concerns, however it is up to the operator to practice
caution.
To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist that those working with you
follow them.
The Meteor Snowblower has only 2 shields, one shield is the PTO drive shield and the other is
a shield for the power hood turner if used. Do not use the blower with the auger drive cover
removed as this is part of the blower frame.
Replace any decals that may be missing or not readable. Location of decals are indicated else-
where in this manual.
Do not use this machine while under the in uence of drugs or alcohol.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment should not be operated by those unfamiliar with the operation of the Meteor
Blower. Do not allow persons to operate this machine until they have read this manual
and/or were instructed by a qualifi ed person,
Do not use this machine to push snow as this can result in the auger being broken or bent.
Please be careful with the extra weight on the back to the tractor. It may be neces-
sary to add weights on the front of the tractor to keep it balanced properly.
When changing shearbolts or removing ice or snow from the machine Please stop
the engine and remove the key from the tractor! This will reduce the possibility of the blow-
er being started and causing personal injury.

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Hydraulic System Safety
Hydraulic systems do their work under very high pressure, in excess of 138 bar (2000 PSI).
Hydraulic fluid can be hot enough to burn exposed skin.
A pinhole in a hydraulic line under pressure can cause an invisible stream of fluid to be ejected
from the line. This stream can penetrate clothing, heavy gloves and skin!
To check for suspected leaks, use a piece of wood or cardboard and run it along the hose to
detect the leak. Do not use your hand or fingers!
Below is an example of how to check for leaks.
Detecting pinhole leaks in a hydraulic system
If the skin is penetrated the person will only feel a slight stinging sensation and may not think it
serious. Several hours later, however the wound begins to throb and severe pain begins. By the
time a doctor is seen it is often too late, and the person losses a finger or the entire arm.
Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect that the skin has been penetrated!
When Working around hydraulic equipment
Relieve line pressure before removing hydraulic components
Always wear
Safety Glasses
Long sleeves
Gloves
Use proper tools.

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Sign Off Form
M K Martin Enterprise Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specifi ed by the American
Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration
(OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the equipment must read and clearly
understand ALL Safety Operating and Maintenance instructions presented in this manual. Do not
operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed.
Annually review this information before the season start-up. Make these reviews of SAFETY and
OPERATION annually as a standard practice for all your equipment. We feel that an untrained op-
erator is unqualifi ed to operate this machine. A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping
to show that all personnel who will be working with the equipment have read and understood the
information in the operator’s manual and have been instructed in the operation of the equipment.
Date Employees Signature Employers Signature

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Sign Off Form
M K Martin Enterprise Inc. follows the general Safety Standards specifi ed by the American
Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration
(OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the equipment must read and clearly
understand ALL Safety Operating and Maintenance instructions presented in this manual. Do not
operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed.
Annually review this information before the season start-up. Make these reviews of SAFETY and
OPERATION annually as a standard practice for all your equipment. We feel that an untrained op-
erator is unqualifi ed to operate this machine. A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping
to show that all personnel who will be working with the equipment have read and understood the
information in the operator’s manual and have been instructed in the operation of the equipment.
Date Employees Signature Employers Signature
Meteor Snowblower Decal Location 68-72
1- 212 Do not open or remove safety shields
while engine is running.
1 piece
2- MK logo decal Made in Canada small.
1 piece
3- Serial number plate.
1 piece
4- Meteor chute decal.
2 pieces
5- 224 Keep a safe distance from this
machine.
1 piece
6- 220 Do not open or remove safety shields
while engine is running.
1 piece
7- 226 Shut off engine and remove key
before performing maintenance or repair
work.
1 piece
8- F9 Read operators manual.
1- piece
9- Meteor small decal.
2 pieces
10- 236 Stay clear of rotating auger.
2 pieces
11- Grease gun decal.
Lubrication points.
3 pieces
12- 207 Stay clear of draft link lifting range
while operating rockshaft controls.
1 piece

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68-72 Meteor Snowblower
Assembly Instructions
1. 2 pc 1/2”Hood Bearing
2. 2 pc 1/2” Wavewasher (in)
3. 2 pc 1/2” SAE Washer
4. 2 pc 1/2x2 UNF Bolt
5. 2 pc 1/2 UNF Nut & Lockwasher
6. 1 pc 2 hole Chute Clamp
7. 1 Sheet Assembly Instruction
Upon Receiving the Meteor Snowblower
e blower is shipped in a packaged state
ese Blower are packaged without hood turner device
Carefully remove the chute and PTO sha from the area of the auger and set them aside. Locate the bag
or package of small components.
Remove the ties that hold the Plastic ring on the blower and place the base of the chute on top of the plas-
tic ring,(Note: Plastic Ring can be lightly coated with grease at this time.)
Take two 1/2 bolts and drop them down through the chute clamp holes, turn the clamp upside down
while holding the bolts in the holes. Place a 1/2 wave washer on each bolt, then a 1/2 bearing and nish
with a 1/2” SAE washer. Turn the clamp right side up with the washers and the bearings on the bolts.
Carefully insert the bolts into the mounting holes and secure with lockwasher and nuts.
Install the PTO with the shear bolt yoke at the gearbox. is will provide more space to change the shear
bolt
Chute
Plastic Ring
1/2”Wave Washer
Bearing
1/2” SAE Washer
Bolt
Chute Clamp

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68- 72 Meteor® Snowblower
This Blower is ideal for small tractors 35 HP Cat #1 3PH.
Attaching the Meteor® Blower for the first time.
Set the blower on a level surface and back the tractor up toit. Place the lower 3PHarms
of the tractor between the lower hitch plates on the blower and insert the hitch pins that
came with the blower, secure these with the Lynch Pins. Next swing the top link into
place and adjust the length so the top link pin can be inserted. You will have to supply the
top link pin. With the top link set at this length the blower will be flat or parallel to the
ground.
Do not fasten the PTO shaft to the tractor.
1. Slowly lift the blower until the gearbox shaft is at the same height as thePTO
output on the tractor.
2. Push (or collapse the telescopic part of the PTO completely). If you cannot
collapse it far enough to get it on the tractor then it has to be shortened.
3. Measure the amount that the shaft is too long. Remove it from the blower and pull
it apart.
4. Take a hacksaw andcut the full measurement from each end, cut both the plastic
tube and the metal core.
5. Use a file to remove the burrs from the cut parts, wipe any filings from the
surfaces and slide the shaft together to be sure that it slides freely.
6. Make sure theplastic shield is free to rotate on the shaft before installing on the
machine.
7. Reinstall the PTO on the blower and fasten it to the tractor pushing the spring-
loaded pin in and sliding the yoke onto the tractor spline until the pin snaps into
place.
8. Next lift the 3PH arms to the highest point, determine the overlap on the PTO
shaft. It should beat least 2”if it is tooshort then thePTO will jam rather then
collapse. This will put severe strain on the shaft and gearbox.
9. It may come apart and this will allow a spinning PTO to become an uncontrolled
weapon and could severely injure or kill someone!
10. After it has been determined that the PTO is OK and will not jam or come apart,
make sureany bystanders are well away from the machine.
11. Lower the blower to ground level, engage the PTO and slowly start the blower.
Make sure that everythingisturning freely.
12. Slowly increase the speed until you have reached 540 RPM on the PTO. This is
the speed that this blower was designed for. If it turns faster the fan could be
going dangerously fast. If it turns slower it will not perform very well as thesnow
will not get blown very far.
Snowblower performance will vary greatly due to ambient temperature and type
of snow.

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Operating the Meteor® Snowblower
This blower is on the back of the tractor facing toward the rear. While blowing snow
the tractor has to be backed into the snow.
Stay in the seat of the tractor all the time that the blower is running.
Make sure the area is clear of people while blowing snow.
Do not direct discharged snow toward people, cars or buildings as stones or
bits of ice can go a long distance.
When you get to the place that you want clear of snow, lower the blower to the
ground and turn the chute to discharge the snow in the direction you want the snow to
go. Engage the PTO and slowly bring the blower up to operating speed. After the
blower is running use reverse gear and start backing up. The chute can be rotated
from the tractor seat while blowing snow.
If your drive is paved then you may need to lengthen the top 3PH link to tilt the
blower ahead so it will scrape the hard surface better.
If your drive is gravel then you may want to shorten the top 3PH link to tilt the
blower back so it will not dig into the loose gravel. In colder climates where the bare
ground is frozen during most of the winter the blower can be adjusted to scrape the
snow off the frozen drive after freeze-up.
In areas where the gravel is not frozen most of the time we have optional skid shoes
available to raise the blower a few inches above the gravel.
This blower is designed to blow snow, but will blow loose gravel if care is
not taken.
After the job is finished: Disengage the PTO to stop the blower before
driving away or getting off the tractor.
The auger isprotected with a safety shear bolt that will shear ifthe auger becomes
jammed.
The fan is also protected with a shear bolt in the PTO shaft universal joint if the fan
becomes jammed.
When replacing the shear bolts STOP the engine before attempting to
replace them!
There is a hydraulic hood turner available that couples into the tractor hydraulic
remotes if your tractor is so equipped. This will allow you to rotate the hood without
reaching back to the blower especially if you have a cab on your tractor.

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Installing the Hand Crank
The crank package consists of
1. Tail bracket
2. Upper bracket
3. Worm Gear
4. Crank
5. Retainer Pin
6. Set Screws
7. Bolts
First remove the 2 nuts (as shown), and insert The crank tail bracket [1] and reinstall the nuts
and lockwasher.
Insert retainer pin [5] through the tail bracket [1] into bottom end of the worm gear [3] and
insert bolt, next slide the top bracket [2] into place and secure with bolts [7].
Slide crank [4] into tube as shown and secure with the set-screws [6], you should be able to
reach it from the tractor seat.
Please note!! when the blower is raised, the crank will be closer to the tractor
and could damage the cab or cause injury to the operator!
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Nuts

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Motor Hydraulic Rotator Installation
The Hydraulic Chute Rotator uses a hydraulic motor, controlled by the tractor hydraulics to
rotate the chute. The kit includes a safety shield, 2 pc 1/2-20 UNF bolts, hydraulic fittings, hoses
and tractor couplings. When installing the hydraulic elbows, turn them in “no more than 4
rounds” then tighten the jam-nut to secure the elbow in the direction that you want the hoses to
go as shown.
The relief valves are factory preset at 900 PSI.
Route the hoses and tie them to the top “A” frame support, away from moving parts, Ensure that
the hoses do not get too tight or rub on the frame when the blower is raised or lowered.
First set the motor with the bracket on top of the Chute Plate and then place the shield on top of
the motor bracket and secure with 1/2-20 UNF bolts
Please ensure that the gear does not jam or bind during the rotation of the chute. The bolt holes
are slightly oversize, allowing you to adjust the clearance somewhat. You should be able to
move the chute back and forth slightly.

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Snowblower Hydraulic Rotator
Installing the Hydraulic Chute Rotator Safety Shield with Hose Guide
The Hydraulic Chute Rotator has rods that act as guides to guide the De ector Hydraulic Hose
(if used) to the outside of the shield.
All Shields are manufactured with the Rods straight.
They may need to be bent in or out for smaller or larger blowers.
Top View
Rods
Outside of the rods need to
be slightly inside the root of
the gear teeth as shown
To bend the rod, you can use a short piece of 3/8 pipe for a lever, or an adjustable wrench to
bend the rod.
Do not use a hammer as it has less control of the bend.
Keep the height of the rod the same, only bend it in or out.
After installation carefully rotate the chute to ensure that there is no interference or binding.
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Item # 68 Part # 72 Part # Description Qty
1 23900 23901 Main Body 1
2 21569 21569 Small Skid Shoe 2
3OL OL Hair Pin 1/8” 2
4 OL OL 1/2” Bent Pin 2
5OL OL Carriage Bolt 3/8x3/4 c/w ln 5
6 519-752096 519-752096 Hitch Pin 2
7 OL OL Lynch Pin 2
8 519-872029 519-872029 Idler Sprocket 1
931102 31102 Idler Spacer 1
10 OL OL 5/8 Flatwasher 3
11 519-68118608 519-68118608 Gearbox 1
12 519-681187 519-681187 PTO 1
13 OL OL Bolt 3/8x5 c/w lw, n 4
14 OL OL Bolt 5/8x3 1/2 c/w lw, n 1
15 31203 33191 Auger Drive Shaft 1
16 OL OL Shearbolt 1/4x1 1/4 #2 c/w ln 1
17 519-683025 519-683025 Shear Sprocket 1
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Item # 68 Part # 72 Part # Description Qty
18 519-751170 519-751170 Bearing 1
19 519-871174 519-871174 Flangette 2
20 OL OL Bolt 3/8x1 c/w lw, n 3
21 OL OL RH 1/4x1 Bolt c/w ln 2
22 DJA70111 DJA70111 Manual Tube 1
23 OL OL Bolt 3/8x1 c/w fw, lw 4
24 31206 33191 Cross Shaft Shield 1
25 519-681026 519-681026 Auger Drive Chain #60 58 1/2” 1
26 519-751169 519-751169 Auger Bearing 1
27 OL OL Bolt 1/2x1 1/2 c/w lw, n 4
28 519-871165 519-871165 Auger Sprocket 1
29 31201 33195 Auger 1
30 519-68116107 519-68116107 Anti Friction Ring 1
31 10728 10728 3 Hole Chute Clamp 1
32 10680 10680 Deector Adjuster Bar 1
33 21773 21773 Deector Adjuster Bar Pin 2
34 OL OL Hairpin 5/32 2
35 OL OL Cotter Pin 1/8x1 1
36 OL OL Flatwasher 1/2” 1
37 10692 10692 Deector 1
38 20848 20848 Deector Hinge Pin 1
39 10690 10690 Chute 1
40 OL OL Bolt 1/2-20 UNF x2 c/w lw, n 5
41 10729 10729 2 Hole Chute Clamp 1
42 519-511702 519-511702 Wave Washer (thin) 5
43 519-510710 519-510710 Bearing 5
44 OL OL SAE Washer 1/2” 5
45 519-68106208 519-68106208 Fan Key 1
46 34574 34574 Fan 1
47 OL OL Bolt 3/8x1 1/2 #5 c/w lw 1
48 519-20853 519-20853 Fan Plate 1
49 OL OL Bolt 7/16x1 1/2 c/w lw, n 8
Note:
OL -- Obtain Localy
fw -- Flatwasher
lw -- Lockwasher
ln -- Locknut
n -- Nut
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134969 Retainer Pin 1
2OL Bolt 1/4 x 1 1/2 c/w 2-Way locknut 1
331228 Crank Worm 1
431222 Tail Bracket 1
5OL 3/8x1 1/4 bolt c/w lw, n 2
631221 Upper Bracket 1
7OL 5/16x3/4 sq h Setscrew 2
831225 Crank 1
68-72 Manual Chute Rotator