May 17, 2007
Hitch Plate/Seat Box Fatigue
Grass Bagger Attachments 190-180-190, OEM-190-180, 190-182-190, OEM-190-182
LT-542G (13A2771G790). LT-542 G (13AJ775G790). LT-546 G (13AN775H790)
LT-542H (13A2791G790). LT-542 H (13AN795G790). LT-546 H (13AN795H790)
PURPOSE: Under certain operating loads and terrain conditions the hitch plate/seat box section of the frame may
exhibit hairline crack(s). This condition may result over time when using a FastAttach Rear Grass Bag Attachment
190-180-190 or OEM-190-180 for 38” & 42” decks and 190-182-190 or OEM-190-182 for 46” decks built prior to May
1, 2007 (“...E017...”). Rear Grass Bag Attachments built prior to May 1, 2007 used the two hole support brackets,
783-04132A & 783-04137A.
NOTE:
These parts are also supplied in Service Kit 753-04891.
NOTE:
Hitch plate damage caused by the use of ground-engaging attachments (i.e. tiller or plow) or towing
equipment/loads in excess of the manufacturer’s recommended weight limits is Not Covered under warranty.
Models Affected:
Subject:
Date:
Service Advisory
ACTION REQUIRED:
1. If the hitch plate/seat box exhibits a hair line crack in the lower edges around the hitch plate and the tractor has
the two hole support brackets 783-04132A & 783-04137A for the rear bagger, see Figure 1, install Service Kit
753-
05471
. This Service Kit replaces the two hole support brackets, 783-04132A & 783-04137A, reinforces the hitch
plate/seat box and redistributes the bagger loads off of the hitch plate.
2. See attached 753-05471 Service Kit instruction sheet.
W-151
All 2005 through 2007 production models listed above
Serial Number
Range Affected:
Warranty: Normal warranty terms apply. Indicate Service Advisory
W-151
and
783-04132A
as the original failed part
on the claim. Warranty time allowance is 0.4 Hrs.
SERVICE MANAGER
PARTS MANAGER
SALES MANAGER
SERVICE TECH.
SERVICE TECH.
Circulate and Initial
FIGURE 1
LAWN TRACTOR
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