background image

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA

 

WARNING

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.

O

peratOr

s

 M

anual

Twin Rear Bagger — Model 19B70004OEM 

Form No. 769-08745A

(June 29, 2015)

Summary of Contents for 19B70004OEM

Page 1: ...NING 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 Twin Rear Bagger Model 19B70004OEM Form No 769 08745A June 29 2015 ...

Page 2: ... 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 side of the machine are observed from the operating position Thank You Customer Support Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without firs...

Page 3: ...rn 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 not attempt to mow through unusually tall dry grass e g pasture or piles of dry leaves Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire ...

Page 4: ...t 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 foot on the ground 4 Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes 5 Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding General Service 1 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain t...

Page 5: ...t 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 n e Slope Gauge Figure 2 Figure 1 10 Slope 10 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Do not operate machine on...

Page 6: ...and are detailed on the following page Hitch Bracket Kit 3 Pcs Chute Tube Extension Discharge Chute Elbow Grass Catcher Cover Two Grass Bag Assemblies Adhesive Foam Strip Upper Chute Tube Upper Chute Support Hinge Cover Pin Vertical Support Bracket Bag Support Assembly Bagger Counter Weight Blades 3 Pcs Chute Stop Bracket Deck Baffle Chute Discharge Plate Three Hardware Packs Detailed illustrated ...

Page 7: ... This grass collector kit is shipped with three loose hardware packs enclosed and one set of hardware included in the mounting bracket kit Please check your hardware packs against the illustrations below The quantities for each item is listed in parenthesis ...

Page 8: ...tated Before assembly place the tractor on a firm level surface disengage the PTO stop the tractor engine and set the parking brake Assemble Mounting Brackets To assemble the bagger mounting assembly locate the mounting assembly parts as shown in Figure 4 1 and follow these steps 1 Attach the two hitch side brackets to the rear attachment bracket using four 710 0276 carriage bolts and 712 04063 fl...

Page 9: ...een into the bagger cover by first inserting one end into the corresponding cutout mounting hole as in Figure 4 7 Make sure to feed the screen under the lip as in Figure 4 8 Figure 4 7 5 Secure the upright support bracket to the mounting assembly in the mounting hole just right of the center hole with a 710 0376 hex bolt and 712 04063 flange lock nut from hardware pack 689 00320 See Figure 4 4 50 ...

Page 10: ...ponding cutout hole See Figure 4 8 Make sure screen sits under the cover s lip Figure 4 8 5 Install the bagger cover onto the bag support assembly as seen in Figure 4 9 The plastic cover goes inside of the two mounting tabs Figure 4 9 6 Slide the hinge pin into the hole located on the mounting tab as in Figure 4 10 Use the cut out window See inset in Figure 4 10 to line up the hinge pin on the oth...

Page 11: ...acket 1 Remove two of the self tapping deck screws on the front right side of your deck 2 Install the deck baffle included with the loose parts to the underside of the mowing deck using two 710 04666 hex bolts and 912 3027 flange lock nuts from hardware pack 689 00329 as shown in Figure 4 15 Hex Bolt Figure 4 15 8 Install both bag assemblies onto the bag support brackets by inserting the front edg...

Page 12: ...he chute elbow in the hole provided as shown in Figure 4 18 Secure the grass catcher pin with a flange lock nut 912 3027 from the same hardware pack Figure 4 18 Attaching Chute Stop Bracket 1 Remove the carriage bolt and lock nut holding the chute stop to the deck See the left Inset of Figure 4 16 Retain the carriage bolt for reinstallation Figure 4 16 2 Replace with new chute stop bracket from th...

Page 13: ...ack 689 00329 into the holes provided See Figure 4 22 Figure 4 22 2 Attach the rubber strap 723 04009A from hardware pack 689 00329 to the upper chute tube using the machine screw 710 0924 from the same hardware pack Secure with a flange lock nut 912 3027 supplied in the same hardware pack See Figure 4 19 Figure 4 19 Installing the Discharge Chute 1 Reinstall cutting deck onto the tractor reversin...

Page 14: ...off of the self adhesive foam strip 721 04388 that has been included within your Carton of Contents Apply it to the upper chute tube in the channel flush against the flange as shown in Figure 4 23 Flange Figure 4 23 9 With the bagger cover open install the upper chute over the chute adapter and rest the top so that the chute support sits in the upper chute groove See Figure 4 24 Note Make sure to ...

Page 15: ...ZT 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 from hardware pack 689 00325 into the weight bar 2 Position the weight bar onto the foot rest and secure it in place with two 3 8 flange nuts 712 04065 from the same hardware pack See Figure 4 25 Note ...

Page 16: ... 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 from the bag support assembly 2 See Figure 5 2 1 2 Figure 5 2 4 Empty the grass clippings at a proper disposal site use the handle at the bottom of each grass bag Holding the bag firmly empty the cont...

Page 17: ...This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 18: ...18 19B70004OEM Parts List 10 12 6 28 33 5 12 11 9 13 8 2 4 5 3 1 27 14 26 25 38 39 40 29 31 23 17 34 30 32 12 12 16 24 24 15 15 7 7 35 34 36 34 37 23 20 12 23 18 21 19 22 ...

Page 19: ...ew 1 4 20 x 75 18 703 09193 Weight Mount Bracket RH 19 703 09197 Weight Mount Bracket LH 20 719 04271A Bagger Weight 21 710 0859 Hex Head Screw 3 8 16 x 2 50 22 710 3056 Hex Head Screw 5 16 18 x 3 25 23 712 04065 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 24 914 04023 Cotter Pin 080 x 1 5625 Internal 25 726 3046 Ratchet Clip 250 26 731 06611 Bagger Chute Adapter 8 x 13 5 27 96606 Retainer Hook Bracket 28 721 04388 Ad...

Page 20: ...plitter 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 o...

Reviews: