MTD 19A70010 Owner’s Manual

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Twin Rear Bagger- Model 19A700100EM

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

PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-07737

(December6,2011)

ToTheOwner

ThankYou

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Thank you for purchasing an MTD bagging attachment. 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. We reserve

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

Tableof Contents

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

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

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

If applicable, the power testing information used to establish
the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be

found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer's web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,

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 fightand left side of the

machine are observed from the operating position

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related

issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications,
warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's
Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your

machine, for more information.

Opera don ................................................................ 15

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

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

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.

MODEL NUMBER

DIqDIqDIqDIqDIqD

SERIAL NUMBER

DI-IDI-IDI-IDI-IDI-ID

CustomerSupport

P/ease do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer 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:

l_ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts..com

See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter

l_ Call a Customer Support Representative at [phone] or [phone]

Write to MTD LLC • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

ImportantSafeOperationPractices

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.

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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.

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 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 across slopes, not up and down. 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.

3. Goslowandavoidmaneuverswhichcouldresultinaloss
oftiretraction.Alossoftiretractioncanresultinalossof

controlofthemachine.

4. Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

5. Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.Do
notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.Rapid

engagementorbrakingcouldcausethefrontofthe
machinetoliftandrapidlyflipoverbackwardswhichcould

causeseriousinjury.

6. Avoidengagementofaclutch,rapidmovementofthe
controllevers,orstartingorstoppingonaslope.Iftires
losetraction,disengagetheblade(s)andproceedslowly

straightdowntheslope.

DoNot:

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 ifa 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

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.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to

assemble and operate

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follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

[_IL ARNING! Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and

Turn off the engine before opening the bagger cover.

SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTiONS!

4 I SECTION 2 -- IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

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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).

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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.

ContentsofCarton

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

Left and right Mounting Brackets
Universal Catcher Bracket

Chute Tube Extension
Discharge Chute Elbow

Grass Catcher Cover Screen
Grass Catcher Cover

Two Grass Bag Assemblies
Upper Chute Tube
Upper Chute Support

Hinge Cover Pin

Vertical Support Bracket (with hardware)

Bag Support Assembly
Bagger Counter-Weight
Deck Baffle

Boot Mounting Plate
Foam Strip

Two Hardwa re Packs (Detailed& illustrated onnextpage)

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