MTD 19A70054 Series, Operator'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
3. Insert the end of the discharge chute
elbow (2) into the hole provided in
the deck wheel mount as shown
in the inset of Figure 19.
4. Pivot the discharge chute
rearward until the hole in the
discharge chute elbow aligns with
the pin on the deck. Move the
discharge elbow down onto that
pin as shown in 3 of Figure 19.
5. Secure the discharge chute elbow
to the cutting deck using a wing
knob (720-04122) from hardware
pack 689-01419. Refer to Figure 20.
On 50” and 54” Stamped Decks:
1. Raise the deck to its highest
position.
2. Remove the deck pin rubber
protective cap (1) in Figure 21.
3. Raise the chute deflector (2 in
Figure 21) on the deck and hold
it while you install the chute
adapter (731-10133) (3) onto the
deck as shown in Figure 21.
4. Insert the end of the discharge
chute elbow (1) into the hole
provided in the deck wheel mount
as shown in the inset of Figure 22.
5. Pivot the discharge chute
rearward until the hole in the
discharge chute elbow aligns
with the pin on the deck adapter.
Move the discharge elbow down
onto that pin as shown in 2 of
Figure 22.
6. Secure the discharge chute elbow
to the cutting deck using a wing
knob (720-04122) included in
hardware pack 689-01419. Refer
to Figure 23.
Installing the Upper Chute
Tube
1. Thread the upper end of the chute
tube securely into the upper chute
support. There are two tabs on
the lower inside part of the upper
chute support to allow for secure
threading. See Figure 24.
NOTE:
The chute tube and upper chute
support are
left-hand threaded
. Thread
counterclockwise until secure.
2. Lift by the handles at the bottom
of the chute tube. Slide the
chute tube over the chute elbow
mounted on the cutting deck, as
shown in Figure 25.
3. Make sure the connection is
secure and there are no gaps
between the chute tube and the
chute elbow.
4. If open, close the grass catcher
cover prior to mowing.
Install The Counter Weight
WARNING
This front-weight kit is required when operating any compatible zero-turn
tractor models equipped with a grass collector. Failure to install this kit
may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Before beginning installation, place the zero-turn tractor on a firm and
level surface, set the parking brake, place the PTO in the disengaged
(OFF) position, stop the motor and remove the ignition key to prevent
unintended starting.
1. Before assembly, peel the
adhesive decals from the sheet
and apply to the inside faces of
the right and left weight hanger
brackets, as shown in Figure 26.
2.
Attach the weight and three
weight plates to the weight
hanger brackets with two 3/8”
Hex head capscrews (710-3085)
and two nuts (712-04065) as
shown in Figure 27.
3. Visually center the weight bar
assembly on the tractor and using
two 7/16” Hex head capscrews
(710-3056) and two nuts (712-
04063) secure the counter weight
assembly to the tractor as shown
in Figure 28.
Figure 20
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3
2
Figure 21
1
2
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28