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Twin Rear Bagger-

Model 19AT0004OEM

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019

PrintedIn USA

FormNo.769-04697C
(March24,2010)

1

ToTheOwner
ThankYou
Thank you for purchasing

a bagging

attachment

by MTD LLC. It was carefully

engineered

performance

operated

when

properly

Please read this entire manual
It instructs
maintain
other

the machine,

injury

or property

in this manual

information

at all times.

the equipment.

carefully

concerning

this

MTD service dealer

this page. We want to ensure your complete
times.

and
follow

or questions

phone your local authorized

or contact us directly. MTD's Customer Support telephone
numbers, website address and mailing address can be found

Please be sure that you, and any

safety practices

All information

attachment,

and maintained.

prior to operating

persons who will operate

result in personal

If you have any problems

excellent

you how to safely and easily set up, operate
this attachment.

recommended

product

manufactured

to provide

the

satisfaction

on

at all

Throughout
this manual, all references to right and left side of the
machine are observed from the operating
position

Failure to do so could

damage.

is relative to the most recent

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 LLC

reserves the right to change product specifications,
designs and
equipment
without notice and without
incurring obligation.

Tableof Contents
Safe Operation Practices ........................................
Carton Contents & Hardware Packs ......................

3
6

Operation ................................................................
Parts List ..................................................................

Assembly

8

Warranty

& Installation

..........................................

Record Product information
Before setting

up and operating

in the provided

your new equipment,

DDDDDDDDDDD

please

and record the

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
authorized service dealer.

Support

Back Cover

MODEL NUMBER

locate the model plate on the equipment
information

..................................................

16
18

Department,

SERIAL NUMBER

or with a local

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CustomerSupport
Please

do NOT return

If you have difficulty
this machine,

the machine

assembling

to the retailer

this product

you can seek help from

Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com

0

Call a Customer

0

Write

Support

Representative

without

or have any questions

the experts.

0

or dealer

Choose

from

at (800) 800-7310

us at MTD LLC • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland,

first contacting
regarding

the options

the controls,
below:

or (330) 220-4683

OH • 44136-0019

our Customer
operation,

Support

Department.

or maintenance

of

2

ImportantSafeOperationPractices
WARNING!

This symbol

could endanger
all instructions

points

the personal

safety and/or

in this manual

with these instructions

out important

before

attempting

may result in personal

was built to be used according

Carelessness

are capable

of amputating

equipment

and follow

assemble

and operate.

and regular

on your

before attempting

Keep this manual

bystanders,

helpers,

or a thrown

replacement

object

10.

Stop machine

if anyone

11.

objects

which

the blade(s). Thrown

could be picked up and thrown
objects

12.

your eyes. Thrown

cause serious injury
5.

Do not operate

objects

which

ricochet

can

to the eyes.

the mower

without

the discharge

cover

or entire grass catcher

in its proper

or damaged

discharge

cover or grass bag attachment

place. A missing

component

may result in thrown

objects

or blade contact

injuries.
6.

cutting deck. Contact
hands and feet.
7.

Shut off mower's
a complete
opening

8.

unattended.
Always turn
in neutral, set parking

brake, stop engine

key before

Your machine

or bagger

Slow down

with the blade(s) can amputate

and wait for blades to come to
unclogging

discharge

operation

of your mower.

can affect the handling

residential

grass of

to mow through

occur which

deck presenting

are not covered

a potential

fire

in this manual,

use

service

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
extra caution.

of the machine.

All slopes require

For your safety, use the slope gauge included
to estimate

as part of this

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
injury

installed

on that area or serious

could result.

Do:

smoothly.

and excessive speed. Be aware

to cut normal

dismounting.

Slope Operation

1.
Operate the machine

that a grass catcher attachment
characteristics

mower's

parts.

before turning.

Avoid erratic

is designed

with the grass bag attachment

engine

stop before

parts or under the

and remove

up on the mower

If situations

manual

Do not put hands or feet near rotating

any grass or

care and good judgment.
Contact your customer
representative
for assistance.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing
an adjustment
or repair
to protect

grass catcher,

chute, removing

Never leave a running machine
off blade(s), place transmission

or build
hazard.

injury.
4.

could

unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves.
Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/

by

can cause serious personal

top cover, removing

grass, unclogging

a height no more than 10". Do not attempt

Thoroughly
inspect the area where the equipment
is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign

Failure to observe

with your mower,

debris, or making any adjustments.

injury, keep

and pets at least 75 feet from

the mower while it is in operation.
enters the area.

objects.

provided

attachment's

emptying

in a safe place for

and for ordering

children

in

Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait
until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before opening
bagger

to

parts.
To help avoid blade contact

practices

or death.

all instructions

reference

Failure to comply

can result in serious injury.

hands and feet and throwing

9.

and in their manuals

Read and follow

to the safe operation

as well as the instructions

General Operation
Read, understand,

if not followed,

and others.

this machine.

or error on the part of the operator

safety instructions

result in serious injury

3.

to operate

which,

injury.

DANGERI This attachment
Mowers

2.

of yourself

HEED ITS WARNING!

the following

future

property

When you see this symbol.

this manual.

1.

safety instructions

Mow up and down
caution

2.

when

slopes, not across. Exercise extreme

changing

direction

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps,

on slopes.

rocks, or other

objects. Uneven terrain could overturn
grass can hide obstacles.

hidden

the machine. Tall

3. Useslowspeed.
Choose
alowenough
speed
setting
so
thatyouwillnothave
tostoporshiftwhileontheslope.
Tires
maylosetraction
onslopes
eventhough
thebrakes
arefunctioning
properly.
Always
keepmachine
ingear
whengoingdownslopes
totakeadvantage
ofengine
braking
action.
4. Follow
themanufacturer's
recommendations
forwheel
weights
orcounterweights
toimprove
stability.
5. Keep
allmovement
ontheslopes
slowandgradual.
Do
notmake
sudden
changes
inspeed
ordirection.
Rapid
engagement
orbraking
couldcause
thefrontofthe
machine
toliftandrapidly
flipoverbackwards
whichcould
cause
serious
injury.
6. Avoid
starting
orstopping
onaslope.
Iftireslose
traction,
disengage
theblade(s)
andproceed
slowly
straight
down
theslope.

GeneralService
1.

Before cleaning,

2.

2.

3.

is in safe working

Never tamper

Disconnect

the

against the engine to prevent

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight
equipment

make certain the

to be sure the

condition.

with your mower's

safety interlock

or other safety devices. Check their proper

system

operation

regularly.
4.

Never attempt
mower's

5.

to make adjustments

or repairs while the

engine is running.

Grass catcher

components

and the discharge

subject to wear and damage
parts or allow objects

cover are

which

could expose moving

to be thrown.

For safety protection,

frequently check components
and replace immediately
with original equipment
manufacturer's
(O.E.M.) parts only,

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly

listed in this manual.

and gradually

original

downhill,

if possible.

Do not mow near drop-offs,

ditches

or embankments.

Do not try to stabilize

the machine

by putting

equipment

performance

The
6.

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge
of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
3.

or inspecting,

parts have stopped.

spark plug wire and ground
unintended
starting.

D0 Not:
1.

repairing,

blade(s) and all moving

Maintain

Use of parts which
specifications

and compromise

or replace

do not meet the

may lead to improper

safety!

safety and instruction

labels, as

necessary.

your foot on

the ground.
4.

Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction
sliding.

could cause

Safety Symbols
This table depicts
machine

and describes

before attempting

safety symbols

to assemble

that may appear

on this product.

Read, understand,

and follow

all instructions

on the

and operate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand,
and follow
assemble and operate

all instructions

in the manual(s) before

attempting

to

STOP
Turn offthe

engine

before opening

the bagger

cover.

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follow
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the warnings

WARNING!

SECTION 2 --

and instructions

in this manual and on the machine.

Your Responsibility--Restrict

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

PRACTICES

the use
of thisINSTRUCTIONS!
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Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may safely operate your mower with a grass bag attachment
WARNING!

Do not operate

(a rise of approximately
injury. Operate

riding

your lawn mower with a bagger

1-3,4feet every 10 feet).
mowers

up and down

A riding

attachment

mower

installed.

on inclines with a slope in excess of 10 degrees

with a bagger

attachment

slopes, never across the face of slopes.

could overturn

and cause serious

3

Contentsof Carton
Before beginning

installation,

remove all parts from

and shown in Fig. 3-1. Two hardware

6

I

the carton to make sure everything

packs are included

in this kit and are detailed

is present. Carton contents

on the following

Hitch Bracket Kit (3 Pcs.)

Hinge Cover Pin

Chute Tube Extension

Vertical

Discharge

Bag Support

Chute Elbow

Support

Bracket (with hardware)

Assembly

Grass Catcher Cover Screen

Bagger Counter-Weight

Grass Catcher Cover

Blades (3 Pcs.)

Two Grass Bag Assemblies

Chute Stop Bracket

Adhesive

Deck Baffle

Foam Strip

Upper Chute Tube

Chute Discharge

Upper Chute Support

Two Hardware

Figure3-1

are listed below

page.

Plate
Packs (Detailed&illustratedon nextpage)

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

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Hardware Pack 689-00094A

t

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(2)

O

(1)

I 2)

710-0599
726-3046

911-0332

2)
(1)
[_(2)

(2)
96606

710-3015

712-04065

710-3022

(2)
(2)

914-04023

E_(1

)

710-3.168
911-04069

_](4)

(4/

710-0276

712-04063
736-0270

(I)

(2)

710-0924

(1)
(2)
912-3027

(3)
712-o4o64

712-04065

//

//
723-04009A (1)

SECTION3

--

CONTENTS OF CARTON

7

3

Assembly
& installation
NOTE: References

to left, right, front and rear of the tractor

from the operator's

position,

unless otherwise

are

F

stated.

Before assembly, place the tractor on a firm, level surface,
disengage the PTO, stop the tractor engine and set the
parking

brake.

For convenience,
that position
assembled.

pivot the seat forward

until the grass collector

and leave it in

is fully mounted

and

AssembleMounting 8rackets
To assemble
mounting

the bagger

assembly

mounting

assembly,

locate the

parts, as shown in Fig. 4-1, and follow

these

steps:
1.

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 689-00093.

See Fig. 4-1.

Figure 4=2

Figure 4-1

AssemblingTheSupport Assembly
Locate the upright
assembly. Assemble

support

bracket

it by following

and the bag support

Figure 4=3

these steps:

1.

Lay the bag support assembly topside down
mounting
bracket portion facing upwards.

2.

Insert the notched

end of the upright

support

with the

bracket

into

the bag support assembly, as in Fig. 4-2, and secure with a
5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 flange lock nut packed in
with the upright support

bracket, as seen in Fig. 4-3.

MountAssemblyonTractor
Install mounting
1.

assembly

Slide the mounting
the tractor

Secure the mounting

Install the bagger
assembly

as follows:

bracket assembly

hanger

on the tractor

assembly
by hooking

onto the mounting
it over the hitch plate

as in Fig. 4-6.

along the frame rails of

until the hooks in the mounting

under the shoulder
2.

on tractor

3_

bolts on your tractor,
bracket assembly

brackets align
as seen in Fig. 4-4.

to the tractor

usin(

Figure 4-6
4_

Secure the hanger

assembly

using a 5/16" bolt and flange

hardware

pack 689-00093.

assembly

nut packed in with this

upright bagger support, as shown in Fig. 4-7. Use the
mounting
hole to the right of the center hole, as pointed

Figure 4-4
two 911-0332 clevis pins and 914-04023

to the mounting

out back in Fig. 4-5.

cotter pins from

See Fig. 4-5.

/

Mount using
this hole
Figure 4-7

Figure 4-5

SECTION

4 --

ASSEMBLY& INSTALLATION

9

AssemblingRemainingBaggerComponents

f

Now that the mounting
brackets are assembled and are in place
on the tractor, follow these steps to assemble the remaining
bagger
1.

components.
Snap the plastic upper chute support

in place by first

clipping the side portion onto the bagger
with the edge of the snap feature aligned
the label, as shown

support rail (1)
with the line on

in the inset of Fig. 4-8.

Make sure screen sits under the cover's lip

k

Figure 4=10
5.

Install the bagger

cover onto the bag support

assembly,

as

seen in Fig. 4-11. The plastic cover goes inside of the two
mounting

tabs.

Figure 4=8
2_

Snap the front side of the chute support

to the rail (2), as

shown in Fig. 4-8.
3.

Installthe baggerscreenintothe
one end into the corresponding

baggercoverbyfirstinserting
cutout mounting
hole, as

in Fig. 4-9. Make sure to feed the screen under the lip, as in
Fig. 4-10.

Figure 4=11
6_

Slide the hinge pin into the hole located on the mounting
tab, as in Fig. 4-12. Use the cut-out window (See inset in
Fig. 4-12) to line up the hinge pin on the other side and
push pin all the way in until it reaches the end-stop.
point the pin clips into place and is secured
bagger

Figure 4-9
4_

Clip in the other side of the screen by flexing the screen
and pushing it down into the other corresponding
cutout
hole. See Fig. 4-10.

SECTION

4

--

ASSEMBLY&

INSTALLATION

cover. See Fig. 4-13.

At this

by a tab in the

Install both bag assemblies

8.

forward,

with the tight

onto the bag support

brackets

mesh sides facing
by inserting

front edge in first, as seen in 1 of Fig.4-15,
back edge down

the

and setting

until it fits into the assembly

the

(2).

Figure 4-12

Figure 4=15

AttachingBlades
servicing blades
by wearing
WARNING:
Always
protect
using heavy rags.

d_lk
NOTE:Three
catcher

high-lift

bagging

heavy
work while
gloves or
your hands

blades are included

the existing blades as replacements
or to reinstall
spindles when not using the bagger kit.
1.

Remove cutting
instructions

nJ

in the grass-

kit. Replace the blades with these new blades and save

tractor.

deck from beneath

for Deck Removal

on the blade

the tractor

in operator's

following

manual

of the

Gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.

Figure 4=13
2.
7.

Open Hood by pushing

in on the rear, right-side

tab with

your right hand, as seen in 1 of Fig. 4-14, and lifting the cover
with your left hand in the center rear of the bagger cover, 2.

Place a block of wood

between

baffle and the cutting
4-16.

blade to act as a stabilizer.

the center deck housing
See Fig.

f-

-,_

Wood Block
HexRange Nut

SpindleAssembly
Figure 4=16

Figure 4=14

SECTION

4 --

ASSEMBLY&

INSTALLATION

11

3_

Usea 15/16"wrenchto

removethe

hexfla nge nutthatsecuresthe

2_

blades to the blade spindle assemblies. See Fig. 4-16.

thread pattern. Do not attempt to force the nut in
WARNING:
The ithex
flange
nut the
has nut
a right-handed
wrong
direction;
may
damage
and create a
safety hazard.

i_
4.

Place a new blade on each spindle so that side of the blade
with part number faces the ground when the mower is in
the operating position.

5.

Secure with the hex flange nut removed earlier. Usea
torque wrench to tighten the hex flange nut between 70 to
90 foot-pounds.

6.

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
when the mower is in the operating position.

Replace with new chute stop bracket, from the bagger kit,
at the same position on the deck. Seethe right Inset of Fig.
4-18. Secure with the hardware removed earlier.

F

NOTE:Save the three blades you just removed to use as
replacements or to reinstall on the blade spindles when not
using the bagger kit.

Installingthe DeckBaffle

Figure 448

Note: If the deck is still flipped upside down with the blades
exposed, it may be easiest to flip the deck back over to complete the
following installation of the deck baffle and chute stop bracket.
1.
2.

Remove two of the self-tapping deck screws on the front
right side of your deck.
Install the deck baffle (703-05783) included with the loose
parts to the underside of the mowing deck using two
710-3015 hex bolts, 736-0270 Belleville washers and 71204064 flange lock nuts from hardware pack 689-00094A, as
shown in Fig. 4-17.

NOTE:This chute stop bracket may stay on the unit even
when the bagger is not being used.

Installing the ChuteDischargePlate
1.

Remove the discharge
lock nuts securing it.

chute by removing

2.

With a hammer, lightly
and flange lock nuts.

tap the bolts out. Discard the bolts

3.

Installthechutedischarge
opening,

F

piatetothe

the two flange

bottom

sideofthedeck

as seen in Fig. 4-19, using two carriage

3168) supplied

in hardware

bolts (710-

pack 689-00094A.

f

....................
Deck Baffle

I

Hex Bolt "_

Belleville Washer

Figure 447
4.

Figure 4=19
Replace the discharge chute and secure with two flange
lock nuts (712-04065) included in the same hardware pack.

5.

Securely tighten the hardware at this time.

AttachingChute Stop Bracket
1.

12 I

Remove the carriage bolt and lock nut holding the chute
stop to the deck. Seethe left Inset of Fig.4-18. Savethe
hardware.

SECTION

4 --

ASSEMBLY&

INSTALLATION

Installingthe Weight Bar

Assemblingthe DischargeChute

Install the weight bar onto the front of the tractor's foot rest
using two 710-3022 hex screws and 712-04065 hex flange lock
nuts from Hardware Pack 689-00093.

Before installing the discharge chute onto your tractor, some
components
must first be assembled onto the chute. The

Because the openings

between

the foot rest and the tractor

frame (Refer to Fig. 4-20) provide

only limited

following
chute.

access for installing

the grass-catcher

Remove the two hex tapp screws that secure the front tabs
of the foot rest to the front bracket of the tractor frame.

2.

Grasp the front of the foot rest and lift it upward. Use one
(or both) of the following
methods to hold the front of the
foot rest in the raised position

elbow in the hole provided

as follows:

1.

while installing

for assembling

the discharge

Locate the chute elbow and install the grass-catcher pin
(911-04069) from hardware pack 689-00094A to the chute

the hex flange lock nuts, it is recommend
that you enlarge these
access areas by temporarily
raising the front of the foot rest. To
raise the front of the foot rest, proceed

are the instructions

as shown in Fig. 4-21. Secure

pin with a flange lock nut (712-04064)

from the same hardware

pack.

the weight.

Refer to Figure 4-20.

HexScrew

/

Access

Figure 4-21

Area
2.

Figure 4=20
3.

tabs are above the frame bracket.

screw (710-0924) from the same hardware

pack. Secure

with a flange lock nut (912-3027) supplied

in the same pack,

a seen in Fig. 4-22.

Lift the front of the foot rest so that the holes in the
mounting

Attach the rubber strap (723-04009A), from hardware pack
689-00094A, to the upper chute tube using the machine

Reinsert the hex

r

tapp screws into the tab holes, and lower the foot rest until
screws are against the front edges of the frame bracket.
4.

Locate a thin board,

bar, rod, etc. to use as a wedge.

Lift the

front of the foot rest and insert the wedge fully beneath
the foot rest, between the foot rest and frame.
5.

Insert two 710-3022
00093, through
4-20.

6.

hex screws, from

hardware

While continuing
two 712-04065

to support
hex flange

the weight,

in position

Grasp the foot rest with the weight
return

it to its original

Reinstall and tighten
foot rest.

on the

hand thread

the

lock nuts (flange side first), from

the same hardware pack, onto the screws.
this hardware at this time.

9.

See Fig.

Lift the weight w/screws and align the screws with the two
holes in the front of the foot rest. Insert the screws through
the foot rest holes and hold the weight
front of the foot rest.

8.

pack 689-

the hole at each end of the weight.

Fully tighten

bar now attached

and

k.

,J
Figure 4=22

position.
the two tapp screws that secure the

SECTION

4 --

ASSEMBLY
&

INSTALLATION

13

Installingthe DischargeChute
1.

7_

Installthe

chute adapter ontothe

tabs and sliding

Reinstall cutting deck onto the tractor reversing the instructions

the adapter

chute elbow by lining upthe

over the chute elbow, as in

Fig. 4-25. Secure the chute adapter by installing the two
ratchet clips included in the hardware pack into the holes

for Deck Removal in operator's manual of the tractor.

provided.

2.

Raise the deck to its highest

position.

3.

Raise the chute deflector

(A in Fig. 4-23) on the deck and

hold it while you position

the discharge

F

chute over the

chute opening.

Figure 4=23
Figure 4=25
4.

Insert the hinge pin of the discharge
the chute stop bracket.

5.

Rotate the chute a round

chute into the tube on

Lower the chute deflector

the retainer

retainer

hesivefoam

F

slowly (C in Fig. 4-23).
Attach

Peelthe backing offoftheself-ad

strap on the discharge

chute to the

clip on the deck. Refer to Fig. 4-24.

Note: For the chute elbow to be properly

installed,

the bottom

edge must fall over the bottom of the deck opening and the tab
on top of the elbow should rest above the deck opening.
IMPORTANT: If the retainer clip is not present on the mowing deck, on
some units, one has been included with hardware pack 689-00094A.
Attach the retainer hook (16606) with a self-tapping
from hardware pack 689-00094A

screw (710-0599),

in the position noted in Fig. 4-24.

Figure 4-26

SECTION

4

--

ASSEMBLY&

INSTALLATION

strip(721-04388)

that has been included with your grass collector. Apply it to
the upper chute, flush against the flange as shown in Fig.
26.

the deck so that its front edge fits

snugly into the deck opening.

6.

8.

See B in Fig. 4-23.

9_

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

on the bagger

support

bracket.

chute with the ridges

With the bagger

cover

open, install the upper chute over the chute adapter,
rest the top so that the chute support
chute groove.

and

sits in the upper

See inset of Fig. 4-27.

Figure 4-27
10.

Secure the upper

chute to the chute elbow

rubber strap on the upper
on the chute elbow.

by hooking

the

chute tube, to the pin installed

SECTION

4 --

ASSEMBLY&

INSTALLATION

15

5

Operation
5.

Bagger Usage

handle at the bottom

NOTE:When both 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.

1.

Pivot the seat forward.

2_

Open the grass catcher
right-side

in on the rear,

tab with your right hand, as seen in 1 of Fig. 5-1,

.J

Figure 5-1

4.

Do not remove the chute tube assembly
Remove the grass bags by lifting

/

Figure

5-2

from the tractor.

these up (1) and moving

the bags away from the bag support
5-2.

'°1

firmly, empty
6.

assembly

(2). See Fig.

at a proper

disposal

site, use the

of each grass bag. Holding

the bag

the contents

Replace grass bags, close lid, flip down seat, restart your
tractor, release parking brake and resume cutting your
grass.

hood by pushing

and lifting the cover with your left hand in the center rear of
the bagger cover, 2.

3_

Empty the grass clippings

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PartsList

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33j

23

28
27

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Part

Number

Description

1.

631-04295A

Upper Chute Assembly

2.

931-04292

Twin Bagger Cover Assembly

3.

731-06497

Upper Chute Support

4.

731-06504

Bagger Cover Screen

5.

710-0276

Carriage

6.

710-3008

Hex Head Screw, 5/16-18 x .75"

7.

911-0332

Clevis Pin, .50" Dia.

8.

964-04096

Grass-bag

9.

683-04461-0637

Twin Bag Support

10.

683-04519-0637

Vertical

11.

711-04988

Cover Hinge Pin

12.

712-04063

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

13.

735-0246A

End Plug

14.

631-04300A

Discharge

15.

689-00111

RZT Hitch Bracket Kit (RH & LH)

16.

783-06168-0637

Universal Cross Bracket

17.

710-3015

Hex Head Screw, 1/4 - 20 x .75

18.

723-0476

Chute Strap

19.

712-04064

Flange Lock Nut, 1/4 - 20

20.

719-04271A

Bagger Weight

21.

710-3022

Hex Head Screw, 3/8- 16 x 2.75

22.

736-0270

Belleville

23.

712-04065

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8 - 16

24.

914-04023

Cotter Pin, .080 x 1.5625 Internal

25.

726-3046

Ratchet Clip, .250

26.

731-06611

Bagger Chute Adapter,

27.

96606

Retainer Hook Bracket

28.

710-0599

Self-Tap Screw, 1/4-20 x .500

29.

683-0617A-0637

Chute Stop Bracket

30.

703-05783-0637

Deck Baffle, 50"

31.

710-3168

Carriage

Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1.00

32.

742-0405600637

Bagging

Blade, 17.90 Lg. Star

33.

783-06694-0637

Chute Discharge

34.

912-3027

Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

35.

723-04009A

Chute Strap

36.

911-04069

Grass-catcher

37.

710-0924

Machine

Screw, 1/4-20

38.

721-04388

Adhesive

Strip

Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.00"

Assembly

Support

Assembly
Bracket

Chute Elbow

Washer

8 x 13.5

Plate

Pin

PARTSLIST

19

MANUFACTURER'S

LiMiTED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States
and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited
with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/
or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
"MTD" warrants this product (excluding its Normal Wear Parts and
Attachments as described below) against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date
of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of
charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been
operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual
furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse,
abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other
peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use
of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use
with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as
to any resulting damage.
Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items
such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, tines, grass bags,
wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction
wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires.
Attachments-- MTD warrants attachments for this product against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year,
commencing on the date of the attachment's original purchase or
lease. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as:
grass collectors and mulch kits.
HOWTO OBTAINSERVICE:Warranty service is available, WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorized service dealer.
To locate the dealer in your area:
In the U.S.A.
Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-2204683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.
In Canada
Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G4J1, or call 1-800668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following
cases:
a. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders havea separate oneyear warranty.

FOR

b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,
deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish
due to use or exposure.
c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service
dealer.
d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported
outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their respective
possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD's
authorized channels of export distribution.
e. Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.
f. Transportation charges and service calls.
g. MTD does not warrant this product for commercial use.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after
the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the
parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or
oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity,
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall
bind MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy
is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn
care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a
warranted product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply
to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of
the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of
the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability
for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others
and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the
product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a
gift.
HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THIS WARRANTY: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT: Owner may be required to present proof of purchase to
obtain warranty coverage.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136=0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310, 1=330=220=4683
MTD Canada Limited = KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1=800=668=1238
GD00-100167 REV.A



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