MTD 19C70020OEM Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

To The Owner

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Thank you for purchasing a bagging attachment manufactured 

by MTD.  It was carefully engineered to provide excellent 

performance when properly operated and maintained. 
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.  

It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and 

maintain this attachment.  Please be sure that you, and any 

other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the 

recommended safety practices at all times.  Failure to do so could 

result in personal injury or property damage. 
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent 

product information available at the time of printing.  Review this 

manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the attachment, 

its features and operation.  Please be aware that this Operator’s 

Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various 

models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated 

in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD 

reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and 

equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

If you have any problems or questions concerning this 

attachment, phone your local authorized MTD service dealer 

or contact us directly.  MTD’s Customer Support telephone 

numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on 

this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all 

times.
Throughout this manual, all references to 

right

 and 

left

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machine  are observed from the operating position

Thank You

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of 

this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
◊  Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com

  See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at 

www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter

◊  Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683
◊  Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please 

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the 

information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the 

model plate by looking at the topside of the bagger cover. This 

information will be necessary, should you seek technical support 

via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with a local 

authorized service dealer.

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Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Carton Contents & Hardware Packs ...................... 6

Assembly & Installation .......................................... 8

Operation ................................................................15

Parts List ..................................................................18

Warranty ..................................................Back Cover

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for 19C70020OEM

Page 1: ...NG READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...telephone numbers website address and mailing address can be found on this page We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side...

Page 3: ...n off blade s place transmission in neutral set parking brake stop engine and remove key before dismounting 11 Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10 Do n...

Page 4: ...mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff ditch or if an edge caves in 3 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your...

Page 5: ...gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 0 d a s h e d l i...

Page 6: ...e detailed on the following page Hitch Bracket Kit 5 Pcs Discharge Chute Elbow Grass Catcher Cover Two Grass Bag Assemblies Upper Chute Tube Self Adhesive Foam Strip Upper Chute Support Hinge Cover Pi...

Page 7: ...ase check your hardware packs against the illustrations below The quantities for each item is listed in parenthesis 710 0859 2 2 2 2 710 3056 712 04065 712 04063 Hardware Pack 689 00325 Hardware Pack...

Page 8: ...ion unless otherwise stated Before assembly place the tractor on a firm level surface disengage the PTO stop the tractor engine and set the parking brake For convenience pivot the seat forward and lea...

Page 9: ...gure 4 7 Make sure to feed the screen under the lip as in Figure 4 8 Figure 4 7 3 Install the upright support bracket onto the mounting assembly on the tractor by hooking it over the mounting assembly...

Page 10: ...er s lip Figure 4 8 4 Install the bagger cover onto the bag support assembly as shown in Figure 4 9 The plastic cover goes inside of the two mounting tabs Figure 4 9 5 Slide the hinge pin into the hol...

Page 11: ...assembly 1 2 Figure 4 13 Install the Deck Chute Elbow Determine if your deck is a newer model or an older model Refer to 1 in Figure 4 14 If your deck has a mounting stud present then you have a newer...

Page 12: ...nd of the strap utilizing the hole furthest from the end insert the smaller hook end of the torsion spring hook 732 04510A into the other end Note On decks with front deck wheels the boot mount rod mu...

Page 13: ...Flange Figure 4 20 2 With the grass catcher cover open install the upper discharge chute through the discharge chute opening as shown in Figure 4 21 Figure 4 21 3 With the ability now to wiggle the di...

Page 14: ...T Models with a Pivoting Front Axle Note Having a second person assist you by holding the weight bar in place will ease in completing the following steps 1 Insert the two 3 1 4 inch 710 3056 screws fr...

Page 15: ...your left hand in the center rear of the bagger cover 2 1 2 Figure 5 1 2 Do not remove the chute tube assembly from the tractor 3 Remove the grass bags by lifting these up 1 and moving the bags away f...

Page 16: ...Notes 16...

Page 17: ...17 Notes...

Page 18: ...9C70020OEM Parts List This bracket kit not needed for installation on this unit 4 1 5 12 17 34 36 3 13 27 14 18 32 33 31 25 26 28 26 23 20 19 21 24 8 9 2 12 5 6 11 12 16 30 22 15 15 7 35 29 7 12 10 18...

Page 19: ...04A RZT Hitch Bracket Kit Incl Ref 15 16 34 35 16 783 06168 0637 Universal Cross Bracket 17 712 04065 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 18 711 05063 Clevis Pin 5 16 x 3 4 19 714 04040 Bow Tie Cotter Pin 20 736 0...

Page 20: ...litter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty b Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustmen...

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