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’ peratOr anual Triple Rear Bagger - Model No. 19A40002OEM & 19A40002000 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.
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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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Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so General Service 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.
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 Fig. 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 included with 689-00084 Hardware Pack 689-00090 712-04065...
Assembly & Installation NOTE: References to left, right, front and rear of the tractor are from the operator’s position, 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.
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Note: The clevis pin can be fed down through the hitch plate and secured underneath with the hairpin clip, or it may be easier to feed the clevis pin up through the hitch plate hole and secure with the hairpin clip on the topside. The latter method may be preferred since it can be easier to insert the hairpin clip.
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Assembling Remaining Bagger Components Now that the mounting brackets are assembled and are in place on the tractor, follow these steps to assemble the remaining bagger components. Snap the plastic upper chute support in place by first clipping the side portion onto the bagger support rail with the edge of the snap feature aligned with the red line, as seen in Fig.
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Slide the hinge pin into the hole located on the mounting Open Hood by pushing in on the rear, right-side tab with tab, as in Fig. 4-12. Use the cut-out window (See inset in your right hand, as seen in 1 of Fig. 4-14, and lifting the cover Fig.
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Attaching Blades Move the wood block to either the left or right blade for stabilization and remove and replace the center blade so that side of the blade with part number faces the ground WARNING! Always protect your hands while when the mower is in the operating position.
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NOTE: An extra carriage bolt and lock nut have been Installing the Chute Discharge Plate supplied in your bagger kit in hardware pack 689-00090. Remove the discharge chute by removing the two flange You may replace the old hardware for the chute stop lock nuts securing it.
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Note: For the chute elbow to be properly installed, the bottom With the bagger cover open, install the upper chute over edge must fall below the bottom of the deck opening and the the chute adapter, and rest the top so that the chute tab on top of the elbow should rest above the deck opening.
Operation Bagger Usage NOTE: When all of the grass bags are full, place the tractor on a firm, level surface, disengage the PTO, turn the tractor engine off and set the parking brake. Flip Seat up. Lift up grass bag cover as instructed on Page 11 in Step 7. Do not remove the chute tube assembly from the tractor.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...