Cub cadet 19C70020100 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Twin Rear Bagger - Model No. 19C70020100

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. 769-09947A
	August 21, 2014

To The Owner	1
Thank You

Thank you for purchasing a bagging attachment manufactured by Cub Cadet. 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.

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.

Table of Contents

Safe Operation Practices.........................................	3	Operation	................................................................15
Carton Contents & Hardware Packs.......................	6	Parts List..................................................................	18
Assembly & Installation...........................................	8	Warranty...................................................	Back Cover

Record Product Information

Model Number

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

Serial Number

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.

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

See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials

◊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	2

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.

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 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.

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.

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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.

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!

4		Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices

	Slope Gauge		5
			Practices
			Safe Operation
			mportantI
			Slope
	10° Slope		ection 2 —
(OK)		(TOO STEEP)
			S

Figure 1

Figure 2

10° dashed line

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).

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

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 (5 Pcs.)	•	Upper Chute Support
•	Discharge Chute Elbow	•	Hinge Cover Pin
•	Grass Catcher Cover	•	Vertical Support Bracket
•	Two Grass Bag Assemblies	•	Bag Support Assembly
•	Upper Chute Tube	•	Bagger Weight
•	Self-Adhesive Foam Strip	•	Three Hardware Packs (Detailed & illustrated on next page)

Figure 3-1

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