Cub Cadet 190, 192 Operator's Manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

OperatOr’s Manual

Grass Collection System — Models 190 & 192

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.

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA

Form No. 769-01136F

October 19, 2007

To The Owner

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing a Grass Collector manufactured by
Cub Cadet LLC. 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 your machine. 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 machine,
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. Cub Cadet
LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs
and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

Table of Contents

Content of Carton.................................................... 3

Assembly & Operation ........................................... 4

This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor
Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing
laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning
the machine, phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us
directly. Cub Cadet’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.

Illustrated Parts List ................................................ 8

Warranty ..................................................Back Cover

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. You can locate the
model plate by looking at the rear of the 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.

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Customer Support

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.cubcadet.com

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Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 965-4CUB

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Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at [phone]

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Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

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Grass Bag

Assemblies

Hairpin

Clip

Clevis Pin

Blades

C

over

Assembly

Chute Tube

Support Tube

(attached to cover

assembly)

Bracket

Assembly

Discharge Chute

Assembly

Chute Stop Bracket

Carriage Bolt

Hex Lock Nut

Flange Lock Nut

Deck Baffle

Bell Washer
HH Cap Screw

NOTE: Model 190 Triple Bagger Kit is designed for use
on Fast Attach™ compatible tractors equipped with 50­inch cutting deck only. This will NOT mount, nor operate
safely or properly on any other tractor regardless of the
tractor’s compatibility with similar accessories.

The instructions in this manual are divided into sections
that cover the installation of the 190-190 & 190-192 on
a 50” deck. Carefully read all sections and study the
illustrations to ensure proper installation and usage of

this attachment. Read and observe all WARNING and
CAUTION statements. They are included to provide for
the protection of the equipment installer and user, and to
ensure the prolonged service life of the equipment.

NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left
and right sides of the tractor when facing forward in the
operator’s position. Reference to the FRONT indicates
the grille end; to the REAR, the rear end of the tractor.

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. 1-1.

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Contents

of Carton

One Chute Tube

One Discharge Chute Assembly

Three Grass Bag Assemblies

One Support Tube

One Grass Catcher Cover Assembly

One Mounting Bracket (Shown Assembled)

Three Blades

Tube Extension

Chute Stop Bracket

Deck Deflector

Figure 1-1

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2

Assembly

And

Operation

NOTE:

References to left,

right, front and rear

of the tractor are

from the operator’s

position, unless

otherwise stated.

IMPORTANT:

There are two holes in
the clevis pin. Be sure

to insert the hairpin

clip in the upper hole

to properly secure the

bracket assembly to

the hitch plate.

Assembly & Operation

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.

• For convenience, pivot the seat forward and leave
it in that position until the grass collector is fully
mounted and assembled.

Mounting Bracket Assembly

• Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin from the rear
of the mounting bracket assembly. See Figure 2-1.

• Position the hooked ends of the bracket assembly to
the outside of the hitch plate and over the shoulder
bolts. See Figure 2-2.

• Reinsert the clevis pin through the aligned holes
in both the bracket assembly and the hitch plate.
Secure with the hairpin clip. See Figure 2-3.

IMPORTANT: There are two holes in the clevis pin.
Be sure to insert the hairpin clip in the upper hole to
properly secure the bracket assembly to the hitch plate.

Attaching Grass Catcher Cover

and Grass Bags

• Place the grass catcher cover assembly’s support
tube in position on the rear of unit by sliding the
support tube down through the center hole in the
mounting bracket assembly. See Figure 2-4.

• Lift the grass catcher cover and attach the grass
bags using the slots shown in Figure 2-5. Close the
grass catcher cover.

NOTE: Cover not shown for clarity.

Figure 2-1

Figure 2-2

Figure 2-4

upper hole

Figure 2-3

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