MTD 19B700040EM User manual

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OPERA:I'OR MANUAL
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Twin Rear Bagger- Model 19B700040EM
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MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
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PrintedInUSA FormNo.769-08745
(January7,2013)

ToTheOwner
ThankYou
Thank you for purchasing a bagging attachment manufactured
by MTD. 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 isrelative to the most recent
product information availabteat thetime ofprintingo Reviewthis
manual frequently to familiarize yoursetf 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 aIl models. MTD
reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and
equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
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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
Tableof Contents
Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3
Carton Contents & Hardware Packs ...................... 6
Assembly &Installation .......................................... 8
Operation ................................................................ 16
Parts List.................................................................. 18
Warranty .................................................. Back Cover
RecordProductInformation
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. You can locate the
model plate by looking at the topside of the bagger cover. This
information will be necessary, should you seek technical support
via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with a local
authorized service dealer.
MODEL NUMBER
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SERIAL NUMBER
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CustomerSupport
Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Castomer 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:
0 Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com
0 Call a Customer Support Representative at [phone] or [phone]
0 Write us at MTD LLC. P.O. Box 361131 -Cleveland, OH •44136-0019
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ImportantSafeOperationPractices 2
WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety andlor 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.
GeneralOperation
I. 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 isin operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment isto 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 b!ades to come to
acomplete 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 residentia! 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
hazard.
12_ If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
SlopeOperation
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 hi!ly area. If the slope is greater than I0
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. Exerciseextreme
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. Useslowspeed.Choosealowenoughspeedsettingso
thatyouwillnothavetostoporshiftwhiteontheslope,
Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseventhoughthebrakes
arefunctioningproperly.Alwayskeepmachineingear
whengoingdownslopestotakeadvantageofengine
brakingaction,
4. Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
5. Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.Do
notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection,Rapid
engagementorbrakingcouldcausethefrontofthe
machinetoliftandrapidlyflipoverbackwardswhichcould
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.
DoNot:
I. 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.
GeneralService
I. 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. Grasscatcher 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.
READTHE OPERATOR'SMANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate
STOP
Turn offthe engine before opening the bagger cover.
I_l_ WARNING! Your Responsibility--Restrict the use ofthis power machine to persons who read, understand and
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follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. J
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
4tSECTION 2 -- IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

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SlopeGauge
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USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE
IF ASLOPE ISTOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION!
To check the slope, proceed asfollows:
1, Remove this page and fold along the dashed line.
2. Locate avertical 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 (SeeFigure 1and Figure 2).
4. Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope (SeeFigure 1and Figure 2).
5, If there isa gap below the gauge, the slope istoo steep for safe operation (See Figure 2 above),
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AWARNING! 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 t0 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 stopes.
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ContentsofCarton
Before beginning instaltation, remove all parts from the carton to make sure everything ispresent. 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.
Hitch Bracket Kit (5PcsJ
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&illustratedonnextpage)
Thisbracketkit not needed
for instatlation onthisunit.
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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 689-00329
710-0276
711-0310
(i) <6)
712-04063
710-0376
714-04023
Hardware Pack 689-00325
(2)
710-0859
(2)
710-3056
(2)
7! 2-04063
712-04065
(2)
726-3046
96606
(I)
710-3168
(3)
712-04065
(4)
912-3027
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723-04009A
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710-04666 911-04069 710-0924
SECTION 3 -- CONTENTS OF CARTON 7

Assembly&Installation 4
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.
AssembleMounting Brackets
To assemble the bagger mounting assembly, locate the
mounting assembly parts, as shown in Figure 4-t, and follow
these steps:
I. Attach the two hitch side brackets to the rear attachment
bracket using four 710_0276 carriage bolts and 712-04063
flange lock nuts from hardware pack 689-00320. See Figure
4-1,
Figure 4-1
Note: When assembling this mounting assembly, it is best to
not fully tighten the bracket at this time. This will facilitate the
mounting process in later steps, which will then require fully
tightening this mounting assembly.
MountAssemblyonTractor
instal] mounting assembly on tractor as follows:
1. Slide the mounting bracket assembly along the frame rails
of the tractor until the hooks in the mounting brackets
align under the shoulder bolts on your tractor, as seen in
Figure 4-2.
2.
3,
4.
Figure 4-2
Secure the mounting bracket assembly to the tractor using
two 911-0310 clevis pins and 914-04023 cotter pins from
hardware pack 689-00320. See Figure 4-3.
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Figure 4=3
NOTE:When installing this mounting bracket assembly onto
the tractor, two mounting holes may be present, as shown in
the inset of Figure 4-3. Insert the devis pins in whichever of
the mounting holes that line up on your specific tractor.
Tighten all of the hardware installed at this time.
install the upright support bracket onto the mounting
assembly on the tractor by hooking it over the mounting
assembly as shown in (1) Figure 4-4.

5.
6,
Secure the upright support bracket to the mounting
assembly in the mounting hole just right of the center hole,
as indicated in, with a 710-0376 hex bolt and 712-04063
flange lock nut from hardware pack 689-00320. See (2)
Figure 4-4
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Figure 4-4
Install and secure the hanger assembly onto the upright
support bracket (3 in ) using a 710-0276 carriage bolt and
7t2-04063 flange nut (4 in ) from hardware pack 689-
00320.
Figure 4-5
Note:The carriage bolt (710-0276), from hardware pack
689-00320, goes in the top hole with the nut facing the
engine. The hex bolt (710-0376), from the same hardware
pack, goes in the bottom hole.
AssemblingRemainingBaggerComponents
Now that the mounting brackets are assembled and are in place
on the tractor, follow these steps to assemble the remaining
bagger components.
1. 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
the label, as shown in the inset of Figure 4-6.
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2.
3.
Figure 4-6
Snap the front side of the chute support to the rail (2), as
shown in Figure 4-6.
If not already installed by the factory, install the bagger
screen into tile 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
SECTION 4_ASSEMBLY& INSTALLATION 9

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Clip in the other side of the screen by flexing the screen
and pushing it down into the other corresponding cutout
hole. See Figure 4-8.
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Make sure screen sits under the cover slip
5,
Figure 4-8
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 4-10
7. Figu re 4_11
Open Hood by pushing in on the rear, right-side tab with
your right band, as seen in 1 of Figure 4-12, and lifting the
cover with your left hand in the center rear of the bagger
cover, 2.
6,
Figure 4-9
Slide the hinge pin into the hole located on the mounting
tab, as in Figure 4-10. Use the cut-out window (Seeinset in
Figure 4-10} to line up the hinge pin on the other side and
push pin all the way in until it reaches the end-stop. At this
point the pin clips into place and is secured by a tab in the
bagger cover. See Figure &tt.
SECTION 4- ASSEMBLY &INSTALLATION
Figure 4-12