MTD 19C70020OEM Operator'S Manual Download Page 20

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

GDOC-100167 REV. A

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with 

respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United 

States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products 

Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used 

in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity 

respectively, “MTD”).
“MTD” warrants this product (excluding its 

Normal Wear Parts

 and 

Attachments

 as described below) against defects in material and 

workmanship for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date 

of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of 

charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. 

This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been 

operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual 

furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, 

abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, 

alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other 

peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or 

use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD 

for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your 

warranty as to any resulting damage.

Normal Wear Parts

 are warranted to be free from defects in material 

and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of 

purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items 

such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, tines, grass bags, 

wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction 

wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires.

Attachments

 — MTD warrants attachments for this product against 

defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, 

commencing on the date of the attachment’s original purchase or 

lease. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as:  

grass collectors and mulch kits.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

 Warranty service is available, WITH 

PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. 

To locate the dealer in your area:

In the U.S.A.

Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, 

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-

4683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.

In Canada

Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 

1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.
This limited warranty does 

not

 provide coverage in the following 

cases:
a. 

Log splitter 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 adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior 

finish due to use or exposure.

c. 

Service completed by someone other than an authorized 

service dealer.

d. 

MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or 

exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and 

their respective possessions and territories, except those sold 

through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribution.

e. 

Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.

f. 

Transportation charges and service calls.

g. 

MTD does not warrant this product for commercial use.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of 

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies 

after the applicable period of express written warranty above 

as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty, 

whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given 

by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with 

respect to any product, shall bind MTD. During the period of 

the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of 

the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole 

and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not 

be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage 

including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute 

or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to 

temporarily replace a warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 

or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied 

warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply 

to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount 

of the purchase price of the product sold. 

Alteration of safety 

features of the product shall void this warranty.

 You assume the 

risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property 

and/or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or 

inability to use the product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the 

original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a 

gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: 

 This limited 

warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have 

other rights which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT: 

 Owner may be required to present proof of purchase 

to obtain warranty coverage.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683 

MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238

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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