MK Martin METEOR 87 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
87-97 Meteor Snowblower Operator’s / Parts Manual
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Table Of Content
• Warranty --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Registration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Safety -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Decal Location ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Sign-off Sheet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Assembly Instructions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Installing Manual Chute Rotator --------------------------------------------------------------
• Installing Hydraulic Chute Rotator -----------------------------------------------------------
• Chute Stop -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Operating Instructions --------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Parts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Manual Chute Rotator Parts -------------------------------------------------------------------
• Hydraulic Chute Rotator Parts ----------------------------------------------------------------
• Gearbox Parts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• PTO Parts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• PTO Instructions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Bolt Torque Chart --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Maintenance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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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Warning! Do not check for high pressure leaks with your hands or fi ngers. Use a
piece of cardboard or a thin piece of wood to detect the leak.
A high pressure stream of  uid from a pin hole can penetrate the skin and inject hydraulic  uid
into your blood veins.
Hydraulic Leak Test
Hydraulic lines may have high pressure  uid in the lines, even when the lines are dis-
connected.
Remember a small leak at high pressure may be invisible yet can penetrate the skin. If this
happens get medical attention immediately, serious infection or toxic reaction can develop when
hydraulic  uid pierces the skin.
Use caution when working with hydraulic components. Ensure there are no leaks, all fi ttings are
tight and all components are in good repair.
Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop when searching for leaks, NEVER your
hand or fi ngers.
Always relieve pressure before disconnecting or working on hydraulic system.
RIGHT
WRONG
DANGEROUS
Figure 1. Detecting pinhole leaks in a hydraulic system.
IF THE SKIN HAS BEEN PENETRATED GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY!
Pin hole leaks are
often invisible

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Meteor Snowblower Decal Location 87-97
1- 212 Do not open or remove safety shields
while engine is running.
1 piece
2- MK logo decal Made in Canada large.
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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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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75-108 Meteor Snowblower
Assembly Instructions
Parts for Assembly
• 2 pc Hood Bearing
• 4 pc 5/8” Wavewasher (thin)
• 2 pc 5/8x2 UNF bolts
• 2 pc 5/8”UNF Locknut
• 1 pc 2 Hole Chute Clamp
• 1 page Assembly Instructions
Upon Receiving the Meteor Snowblower
The blowers are shipped in a packaged state
These Snowblowers are shipped without a hood turner device
Carefully remove the chute and PTO shaft from the area of the snowblower 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 base of the chute on top of
the plastic ring. (Note: Plastic Ring can be lightly coated with grease at this time).
Take two 5/8 bolts and drop them through the holes in the chute clamp, turn the clamp upside
down while holding the bolts in the holes. Place a 5/8 Wavewasher on the bolt, then a 5/8
Bearing, fi nish with another 5/8 Wavewasher. Turn the clamp rightside up with the washers and
bearings on the bolts. Carefully insert the bolts into the chute base and secure with the lock-
nuts.
Install the PTO with the shearbolt yoke at the gearbox. This will provide you with more space
when changing shearbolts.
Chute
Bolt Clamp
Wave washer
Bearing
Plastic Ring

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75-108 Installing the Hand Crank
The Crank package consists of
1 - Tail Bracket
2 - Retainer Pin
3 -1/4x1 1/2 Bolt
4 - Worm Gear
5 - Set Screws
6 - 3/8x1 1/4 Bolts
7 - Crank
8 - Upper Bracket
9 - 5/8x2 1/4 Bolts
First remove the 2 bolts (9) as indicated, and insert the Crank Tail bracket (1) and reinstall
with 5/8 x 2 1/4 bolts (9) (supplied) and Locknuts.
Insert Retainer Pin (2) into the Tail Bracket. Slide the bottom end of the Worm Gear (4) on to
retainer pin secure with bolt (3) and locknut , slide the top bracket (8) into place and secure
with bolts (6).
Slide Crank (7) into tube as shown and secure with the Set Screws (5).
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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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.
Root

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For Smaller blowers rods are bent in
as shown
For Larger Blowers rods are Bent out
as shown

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Chute Stop
The Chute Stop is standard on all Meteor Snowblowers.
It prevents the chute from being rotated straight back to the operator.
It prevents the Hydraulic hoses (if used) from getting wound around the chute.
On the smaller blowers with electric de ector actuator the Chute Stop prevents the wires from
getting wound up.
Special Long
1/2”Nut
1/2” Carriage Bolt

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87-97 Meteor® Snowblower
This Blower is ideal for tractors 60-75 HP Cat #2 3PH.
Attaching up the Meteor® Blower for the first time.
Set the blower on a level surface and back the tractor up to it. Place the lower
3PH arms 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 the
PTO 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 and cut 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 the plastic 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 be at least 3” if it is too short then the PTO 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 sure any 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 everything is turning 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 the snow 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 to clear of the 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 is protected with a safety shear bolt that will shear if the 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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Item # 87 Part # 97 Part # Description Qty
123093 23094 Main Body 1
2OL OL Bolt 1/2x1 1/2 c/w lw, n 8
3OL OL 1/2” Bent Pin 2
4OL OL 1/2” Hair Pin 2
521569 21569 Skid Shoe 2
6OL OL Carriage Bolt 3/8x1 c/w ln 6
7OL OL Lynch Pin 7/16” 2
8519-8720965 519-8720965 Hitch Pin 2
9OL OL Bolt 1/2x1 1/4 c/w fw, lw 4
10 519-871186 519-871186 Gearbox 1
11 OL OL Bolt 1/2x1 1/4 c/w lw 4
12 519-871187 519-871187 PTO Assembly 1
13 31445 31344 Auger Drive Shield 1
14 OL OL Flange Head Bolt 1/4x3/4 c/w Flange Nut 2
15 DJA7011 DJA7011 Manual Tube 1
16 OL OL Flange Bolt 3/8x3/4 4
87-97 Meteor Snowblower
Parts