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’ peratOr anual Twin Rear Bagger - Model No. 19C70020OEM 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. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
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Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
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General Service Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped.
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Contents of Carton Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton to make sure everything is present. Carton contents are listed below and shown in Figure 3-1. Three hardware packs are included in this kit and are detailed on the following page. •...
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 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. Hardware Pack 689-00320 Hardware Pack 689-00318A 736-0204...
Assembly & Installation Mount Assembly on Tractor NOTE: References to left, right, front and rear of the tractor are from the operator’s position, unless otherwise stated. Install mounting assembly on tractor as follows: • Before assembly, place the tractor on a firm, level surface, Note: Remove the rear bumper if equipped.
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Assembling Remaining Bagger Components Install the upright support bracket onto the mounting assembly on the tractor by hooking it over the mounting Now that the mounting brackets are assembled and are in place assembly between the two tabs as indicated in (1) Figure 4-4. on the tractor, follow these steps to assemble the remaining Secure the upright support bracket to the mounting bagger components.
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Make sure screen sits under the cover’s lip Figure 4-10 Figure 4-8 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 4-11 Open Hood by pushing in on the rear, right-side tab with your right hand, as shown in 1 of Figure 4-12, and lifting the cover with your left hand in the center rear of the bagger cover, 2.
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Install both grass bag assemblies, with the tight mesh sides Secure the chute elbow to the deck using the wing knob facing forward, onto the bag support brackets by inserting 720-04122 from hardware pack 689-00318A. See Figure the front edge in first, as shown in 1 of Figure 4-13, and 4-15.
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Tractors With Older Deck Configurations Install one of the rubber chute straps onto the chute elbow using one of the supplied clevis pins (711-05063), washer (736-0204) and Bow-tie cotter pins (714-04040) from hardware pack 689-00318A. See Figure 4-17. Secure the end 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.
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Installing the Deck Chute With the ability now to wiggle the discharge chute tube back and forth, slide it over the chute elbow mounted on NOTE: Check the upper chute for a cardboard insert installed the cutting deck, as shown in Figure 4-22. for shipping purposes.
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Install The Counter Weight RZT Models with a Fixed Front Axle Attach the left mounting bracket and the right mounting The front weight kit is designed for use with all RZT-L (Lap bracket to the weight bar using two 21⁄2-inch screws (710- Bar) Residential Zero-turn models.
Operation Bagger Usage Empty the grass clippings at a proper disposal site, use the handle at the bottom of each grass bag. Holding the bag NOTE: When both grass bags are full, place the tractor on a firm, firmly, empty the contents level surface, disengage the PTO, turn the tractor engine off and Replace grass bags, close lid, flip down seat, restart your set the parking brake.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...