MTD 19A30034000 User manual

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
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.
OperatOr’sManual
Twin Rear Bagger — Models 19A30034000
NOTE: This Installation Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
Form No. 769-12034
November 9, 2016

To The Owner 1
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Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully
engineered to provide excellent performance when properly
operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.
It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and
maintain this attachment. Please be sure that you, and any
other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the
recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent
product information available at the time of printing. Review this
manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the attachment,
its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s
Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated
in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD
reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and
equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
If you have any problems or questions concerning this
attachment, phone your local authorized MTD service dealer
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 first contacting our Customer Support Department.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of
this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com
◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at [phone] or [phone]
◊ Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019
Record Product Information
Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please
locate the model plate on the equipment and record the
information in the provided area to the right. From the operator’s
position, locate the model plate in the front, left portion of the
plastic grass catcher cover. This information will be necessary,
should you seek technical support via our web sit00e, Customer
Support Department, or with a local authorized service dealer.
Model NuMber
Serial NuMber
Identify The Model of Tractor................................. 3
Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 4
Carton Contents & Hardware Packs...................... 6
Assembly & Installation.......................................... 9
Operation................................................................11
Parts List..................................................................13
Warranty.................................................................14
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Table of Contents

Important Safe Operation Practices 2
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General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions
on your equipment and in their manuals
before attempting to assemble and operate.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object
injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and
pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it
is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
the area.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all stones,
sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign
objects which could be picked up and thrown
by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause
serious personal injury.
4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation and while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause
serious injury to the eyes.
5. Do not operate the mower without the
discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its
proper place. A missing or damaged discharge
cover or grass bag attachment component
may result in thrown objects or blade contact
injuries.
6. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts
or under the cutting deck. Contact with the
blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
7. Shut off mower’s engine and wait for blades to
come to a complete stop before unclogging
mower’s discharge opening or bagger parts.
8. Slow down before turning. Operate the
machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation
and excessive speed. Be aware that a grass
catcher attachment can affect the handling
characteristics of your mower.
9. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop
engine and wait until the blade(s) come to
a complete stop before opening bagger
attachment’s top cover, removing grass
catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute,
removing any grass or debris, or making any
adjustments.
10. Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn 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. 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
hazard.
12. If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment.
Contact your customer service representative
for assistance.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and tip-over accidents which can result in severe
injury or death. Attachments can also affect the
stability of the machine. All slopes require extra
caution.
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as
part of this manual to estimate the angle of slopes
before operating this machine on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 10 degrees as shown
on the slope gauge, do not operate the mower with
the grass bag attachment installed on that area or
serious injury could result.
Do:
1. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn
the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed
setting so that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on
slopes even though the brakes are functioning
properly. Always keep machine in gear when
going down slopes to take advantage of
engine braking action.
4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
for wheel weights or counterweights to
improve stability.
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. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER! This attachment was built to be used according to the safe operation practices in this manual. Carelessness or error on the part of the operator
can result in serious injury. Mowers are capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions as
well as the instructions provided with your mower, could result in serious injury or death.
5. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in
speed or direction. Rapid engagement or
braking could cause the front of the machine
to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which
could cause serious injury.
6. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires
lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and
proceed slowly straight down the slope.
Do Not:
1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then,
turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
2. Do not 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 the blade(s) and all moving parts
have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
3. Never tamper with your mower’s safety
interlock system or other safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
4. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs
while the mower’s engine is running.
5. Grass catcher components and the discharge
cover are subject to wear and damage which
could expose moving parts or allow objects to
be thrown. For safety protection, frequently
check components and replace immediately
with original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual.
Use of parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise
safety!
6. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
Safety Symbols
This table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol Description
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.
STOP
Turn OFF the engine before opening the bagger cover.
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

4SectioN 2 — iMportaNt Safe operatioN practiceS
(OK) (TOO STEEP)
USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE
IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION!
To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.) 3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ). 4. Adjust 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).
10° dashed line
Slope Gauge
Figure 2Figure 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 slopes in excess of 10 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. Always mow up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

Contents of Carton 3
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Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton to make sure everything is present. Carton contents are shown below.
Part numbers for this hardware can be found in the Parts List section of this manual.
Boot Assembly
Grass Bag
Assemblies
Hinge Cover Pin
Self-Adhesive
Foam Strip
Support Assembly
Bag Support
Assembly
Upper Chute Tube
Upper Chute
Support
Grass Catcher
Cover