Cub Cadet 19A30003100 Operator's Manual

Op e r a t O r ’s Ma n u a l

Twin Rear Bagger — Model 19A30003100

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. 769-04357D

(April 12, 2010)

To The Owner

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing a bagging attachment 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 equipment. 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 equipment,
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
reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and
equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

Table of Contents

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Carton Contents & Hardware Packs ...................... 6

Assembly & Installation .......................................... 8

1

If you have any problems or questions concerning this
equipment, 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.

Operation ................................................................15

Parts List ..................................................................16

Warrant y ................................................................ 20

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please
locate the model plate and record the information in the area
provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by looking
on the outside of the bagger cover. The model plate contains
the unit’s model and serial numbers. This information will be
necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site,
Customer Support Department, or with a local authorized service
dealer.

MO d e l nu M b e r

se r i a l nu M b e r

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◊

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

Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at [phone]◊

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

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Important Safe Operation 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.
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.

2

General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on your 1.
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.

To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep 2.
bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from
the mower while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be 3.
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.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during 4.
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.

Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover 5.
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.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the 6.
cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate
hands and feet.

Shut off mower’s engine and wait for blades to come to 7.
a complete stop before unclogging mower’s discharge
opening or bagger parts.

Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. 8.
Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. Be aware
that a grass catcher attachment can affect the handling
characteristics of your mower.

Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 9.
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.

Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn 10.
off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of 11.

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.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use 12.
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:

Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme 1.
caution when changing direction on slopes.

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden 2.
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.

3

Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so 3.
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.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel 4.
weights or counterweights to improve stability.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do 5.
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.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, 6.
disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down
the slope.

Do Not:

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly 1.
and gradually downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The 2.
mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge
of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on 3.
the ground.

Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. 4.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause 5.

sliding.

General Service

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the 1.
blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 2.
equipment is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with your mower’s safety interlock system 3.
or other safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly.

Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs while the 4.
mower’s engine is running.

Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are 5.
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!

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as 6.
necessar y.

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!

4 se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e s

Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree...

or a corner of a building...

or a fence post

Fold along dotted line (represents a 10° slope)

10°

Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may safely operate your mower with a grass bag attachment installed.

WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower with a bagger attachment on inclines with a slope in excess of 10 degrees

(a rise of approximately 1-⁄ feet every 10 feet). A riding mower with a bagger attachment could overturn and cause serious

injury. Operate riding mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

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Contents of Carton

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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. Three hardware packs are included in this kit and are detailed on the following page.

Hitch Bracket Kit•
Discharge Chute Elbow•
Hitch Support•

Grass Catcher Cover•
Chute Tube Extension•
Grass Catcher Cover Screen•
Two Grass Bag Assemblies•

(3 Pcs. & Hardware)

Upper Chute Tube•
Self-Adhesive Strip•
Upper Chute Support•
Upright Support•

Hinge Cover Pin•
Bag Support Assembly•
Three Hardware Packs•

(Detailed & ill ustrated on the next pag e)

Discharge Chute

Elbow

(731-06099B)

689-00101 Hitch Bracket Kit

(3 Pcs. & Hardware)

RH Mount (789-00052)
LH Mount (789-00054)

Rear Attachment Bracket

(789-00053)

Carriage Bolts (4) (710-0276)

Flange Lock Nuts (4) (712-04063)

Hitch Support

(783-05887-0637)

Chute Tube

Extension

(7 31-0 6610)

Grass Catcher

Cover Screen

(7 31-0 650 4)

Grass Catcher

Cover

(931-0429 2)

Upper Chute

Support

(7 31-0 6497)

Grass Bag

Assemblies

(964- 04090A)

Upright Support

(683-04519-0637)

Hinge Cover Pin

( 711 - 0 4 98 8 )

Bag Support

Assembly

(683-04461-0637)

Self-Adhesive

Strip

(721-0438 8)

Upper Chute Tube

(9 31- 04 291)

Figure 3-1

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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 for 689-00081

Hardware Pack 689-00092B

(1)

710-3008

Hardware Pack for 689-00087

(4)

710-3008

710-0276

712-04063

(1)

(1)

(2)

711-05063

736-0204

714-04040

(2)

(1)

723-04008A

(2)

(2)

(2)

712-04063

732-04510A

(4)

711-0309A

(1)

714-0117

711-05049

(1)

(1)

(2)

736-0176

712-04063

911-04069

(2)

712-3027

(1)

(1)

738-0754

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Assembly & Installation

Side View

4

Assemble Mounting Brackets

To assemble the bagger mounting assembly, locate the hitch
bracket kit and follow these steps:

Attach the right-hand and left hand rider hitch bracket 1.
to the universal rear attachment bracket using the four

carriage bolts (710-0276) and flange lock nuts (712-04063)

packed with the mounting brackets. Position the brackets
with the hooks on the right-hand and left hand rider hitch
bracket pointing downward, and the tabs on the universal

rear attachment bracket pointing upwards. See Fig. 4-1.

Flip over assembly and mount the hitch support bracket to 2.

the mounting assembly using four 710-3008 hex bolts and
712-04063 flange lock nuts from hardware pack 689-00087.

See Fig. 4-2 for proper orientation.

Figure 4-2

Note: When attaching the hitch support, 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 of this hitch support bracket.

Figure 4-1

Note: This universal mounting bracket assembly is
designed to work with other available attachments, such
as a weight kit used in conjunction with the snow blade or
snow thrower attachment. Utilize the contact information
on page 2, or contact the retailer in which you purchased
this equipment, to find out more about available
attachments for your specific tractor.

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Assembling The Bag Support Assembly

Align hole on bracket
with hole on tractor

Locate the upright support bracket and the bag support
assembly. Assemble it by following these steps:

Lay the bag support assembly topside down with the 1.
mounting bracket portion facing upwards.

Insert the notched end of the vertical support bracket into 2.

the bag support assembly, as in Fig. 4-3, and secure with
a carriage bolt (710-0276) and flange lock nut (712-04063)
from hardware pack 689-00081. See Fig. 4-4.

Mount Assembly on Tractor

Install the mounting assembly on the tractor as follows:

Place the hooked ends of the bagger mounting assembly 1.
over the shoulder bolts, as in Fig. 4-5, on the tractor and
line up the hitch support hole on the mounting assembly
with the hole on the tractor’s hitch.

Figure 4-3

Figure 4-4

Figure 4-5

Install the clevis pin (711-0309A) from hardware pack 689-2.
00087 into the tractor’s hitch and the assembly’s hitch support

and secure with a hairpin clip (714-0117). See Fig. 4-6.

Figure 4-6

Note: The clevis pin can be fed down through the hitch
support and secured underneath with the hairpin clip, or
it may be easier to feed the clevis pin up through the hitch
plate hole and secure with the hairpin clip on the topside.
The latter method may be preferred since it can be easier
to insert the hairpin clip. Either way will work, the decision
should be based on operator preference.

Tighten all of the hardware securing the hitch support at 3.
this time.

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Install the bag support assembly onto the mounting 4.

Tabs

Top View

42” Decks

1

2

46” Decks

assembly on the tractor by hooking it over the cross
mounting bracket outside of the two tabs. See Fig. 4-7.

Figure 4-7

Secure the bag support assembly to the mounting assembly 5.

using a hex bolt (710-3008) and flange lock nut (712-04063)

provided in hardware pack 689-00087. See Fig. 4-8.

Figure 4-9

Assembling Remaining Bagger Components

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 1.
clipping the side portion onto the bag support rail with

the edge of the snap feature aligned with the red line (1), as
shown in the inset of Fig. 4-10.

Snap the front portion of the upper chute support to the 2.

bag support rail as seen in 2 of Fig. 4-10.

Figure 4-8

Note: On tractors with 42” decks the support assembly

mounts in the center hole as seen above in Fig. 4-8. On

tractors with 46” decks, the support assembly mounts in

the right hand hole as seen in Fig. 4-9.

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Figure 4-10

Install the bagger screen into the bagger cover by first 3.
inserting the end closest to the side with the cutout into

the mounting hole, as in Fig. 4-11. Make sure to feed the
screen under the lip, as in Fig. 4-12.

Figure 4-11

Clip in the other side by pushing the screen into the 4.

provided cutout. See Fig. 4-12.

Figure 4-13

Make sure screen sits

under the cover’s lip

Figure 4-12

Install the grass catcher cover onto the bag support 5.

assembly, as seen in Fig. 4-13. The grass catcher cover

goes inside of the two mounting tabs on the bag support
assembly.

Slide the hinge pin into the hole located on the mounting 6.

tab, as in Fig. 4-14. Use the cut-out window (See inset in
Fig. 4-14) 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 Fig. 4-15.

Figure 4-14

Figure 4-15

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Open Hood by pushing in on the rear, right-side tab with 7.

1

2

1

2

your right hand, as seen in 1 of Fig. 4-16, and lifting the cover

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

Figure 4-16

Install both grass bags onto the bag support assembly by 8.

inserting the front edge in first (1), as seen in Fig. 4-17,

and setting the back edge down (2) until it fits into the
assembly.

Install the shoulder bolt (738-0754) into the chute elbow 11.

from the top side and secure inside the chute elbow using

a flange lock nut (712-04063) from the same hardware pack
(689-00092B). See Fig. 4-18.

Figure 4-18

Install a grass-catcher pin (911-04069) from hardware pack 689-12.

00092B into the hole provided in the upper portion of the

chute elbow and secure with a flange lock nut (712-3027). See
Fi g. 4 -19.

Figure 4-17

Install one of the rubber chute straps onto the chute elbow 9.

using one of the supplied clevis pins (711-05063), washer (736-

0204) and Bow-tie cotter pins (714-04040) from hardware
pack 689-00092B. See Fig. 4-18. Secure the end of the strap

utilizing the hole furthest from the end, insert the torsion

spring hook (732-04510A) into the other end.
Install the deck mounting pin (711-05049) up into the chute 10.

elbow using two flat washers (736-0176) from hardware pack
689-00092B and secure with a flange lock nut (712-3027), as
seen in Fig. 4-18.

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Figure 4-19

Install the other rubber strap onto the chute tube extension 13 .
using the remaining clevis pin, flat washer and bow-tie cotter
pin from hardware pack 689-00092B. Attach the end with the
hole closest to the end of the strap, as seen in Fig. 4-20. This
will make it easier to grab onto the strap to pull, stretch and
hook onto the grass-catcher pin previously installed on the
chute elbow in the previous step.

Figure 4-20

Figure 4-22

With the tractor’s discharge chute raised up and held open, 14.
install the chute elbow over the chute opening by placing
the deck mounting pin in the hole provided, as seen in

Fig. 4-21, then secure the elbow to the deck by hooking

the retainer strap torsion spring hook over the deck wheel
mounting bracket a seen in Fig. 4-22.

Note: On decks without deck wheels, hook the retainer
strap into the hole provided in the flange on the front-side
of the cutting deck.

Figure 4-21

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Install the chute tube extension onto the chute elbow 15 .

Flange

by lining up the tabs and sliding the adapter over the

chute elbow, as in Fig. 4-23. Secure the chute adapter by

stretching the chute strap and hooking it onto the grass­catcher pin previously installed.

Figure 4-23

Peel the backing off of the self-adhesive foam strip (721-16.

04388) that has been included with your grass collector. Apply
it to the upper chute, flush against the flange as shown in Fig.

24.

Figure 4-25

Note: The groove on the upper chute should be aligned
with the upper chute support, as seen in the inset of Fig.
4-26.

Figure 4-24

With the grass catcher cover open, install the discharge 17.
chute over the chute extension tube, as seen in Fig. 4-25,
and rest the top end into the upper chute support installed
on the right-hand side of the bag support assembly. See
Fig. 4-26.

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Figure 4-26

Operation

1

2

2

1

5

Bagger Usage

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.

Flip Seat up.1.
Open the grass bag cover by pushing in on the rear, right-2.

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

lifting the cover with your left hand in the center rear of the
bagger cover, 2. Do not remove the chute tube assembly
from the tractor.

Empty the grass clippings at a proper disposal sight, use 4.

the handle at the bottom of each grass bag. Holding the

bag firmly, empty the contents
Replace grass bags, close lid, flip down seat, restart your 5.

tractor and resume cutting your grass.

Figure 5-1

Remove the grass bags by lifting these up (1 in Fig. 5-2) and 3.

moving the bags away from the bag support assembly (2).

Figure 5-2

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Twin Rear Bagger 19A30003100 Parts List

5

31

5

25

2

4

26

32

3

26

5

28

23

22

30

27

29

11

6

31

11

11

7

16

17

15

19

1

14

10

8

6

16

12

11

20

21

9

19

12

11

10

24

13

14

18

15