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ImportantSafeOperation 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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this level with a vertical tree... Sight and hold or a corner of a building... or a fence post d along d " ' Otted_ .._iine_ ( represents a 10oslope) ¢N £ 10 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may safely operate your mower with a grass bag attachment installed.
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. Two hardware packs are included in this kit and are detailed on the following page.
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Thisgrass collectorkit is shippedwiththree loosehardwarepacksenclosedand one set of hardwareincludedin the mountingbracketkit. Pleasecheckyourhardwarepacksagainsttheillustrationsbelow.Thequantitiesfor eachitem is listed in parenthesis. Hardware Pack 689-00093 Hardware Pack 689-00094A I 2) 710-0599 726-3046 911-0332 [_(2) 96606 710-3015 712-04065 710-3022 914-04023 E_(1 710-3.168 911-04069 _](4) 710-0276...
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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Install the bagger hanger assembly onto the mounting MountAssembly onTractor assembly on the tractor by hooking it over the hitch plate Install mounting assembly on tractor as follows: as in Fig. 4-6. Slide the mounting bracket assembly along the frame rails of the tractor until the hooks in the mounting brackets align...
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Assembling RemainingBaggerComponents 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 (1) with the edge of the snap feature aligned with the line on...
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Install both bag assemblies with the tight mesh sides facing forward, onto the bag support brackets by inserting front edge in first, as seen in 1 of Fig.4-15, and setting back edge down until it fits into the assembly (2). Figure 4-12 Figure 4=15 AttachingBlades...
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Replace with new chute stop bracket, from the bagger kit, Usea 15/16"wrenchto removethe hexfla nge nutthatsecuresthe at the same position on the deck. Seethe right Inset of Fig. blades to the blade spindle assemblies. See Fig. 4-16. 4-18. Secure with the hardware removed earlier. thread pattern.
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Installingthe Weight Bar Assembling the DischargeChute Install the weight bar onto the front of the tractor's foot rest Before installing the discharge chute onto your tractor, some using two 710-3022 hex screws and 712-04065 hex flange lock components must first be assembled onto the chute.
Installthe chute adapter ontothe chute elbow by lining upthe Installingthe Discharge Chute tabs and sliding the adapter over the chute elbow, as in Reinstall cutting deck onto the tractor reversing the instructions Fig. 4-25. Secure the chute adapter by installing the two for Deck Removal in operator's manual of the tractor.
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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 Fig. 4-27. Note:Make sure to align the upper chute with the ridges on the bagger support bracket.
Operation Empty the grass clippings at a proper disposal site, use the Bagger Usage 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...
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY 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,...