MTD 19B700040EM Operator's Manual

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OPERA:I'OR

MANUAL

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Twin Rear Bagger- Model 19B700040EM

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

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PrintedInUSA FormNo.769-08745

(January7,2013)

ToTheOwner

ThankYou

Thank you for purchasing a bagging attachment manufactured
by MTD. 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 this attachment. 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 socould
result in personal injury or property damage.

All information in this manual isrelative to the most recent
product information availabteat thetime ofprintingo Reviewthis

manual frequently to familiarize yoursetf 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 aIl models. MTD
reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and

equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

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if you have any problems or questions concerning this
attachment, 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 right and left side of the

machine are observed from the operating position

Tableof Contents

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

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

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

Operation ................................................................ 16

Parts List.................................................................. 18

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

RecordProductInformation

Before setting upand 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 topside of the bagger 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.

MODEL NUMBER

[3[3D[3DI F1D D

SERIAL NUMBER

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CustomerSupport

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Castomer 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:
0 Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com
0 Call a Customer Support Representative at [phone] or [phone]

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

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ImportantSafeOperationPractices

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WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety andlor 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.

GeneralOperation

I. 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 isin operation. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment isto 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 b!ades to come to
acomplete 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 residentia! 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 hi!ly area. If the slope is greater than I0
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.

3. Useslowspeed.Choosealowenoughspeedsettingso
thatyouwillnothavetostoporshiftwhiteontheslope,
Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseventhoughthebrakes

arefunctioningproperly.Alwayskeepmachineingear
whengoingdownslopestotakeadvantageofengine
brakingaction,

4. Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheel
weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

5. Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.Do
notmakesuddenchangesinspeedordirection,Rapid
engagementorbrakingcouldcausethefrontofthe

machinetoliftandrapidlyflipoverbackwardswhichcould

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.

DoNot:

I. 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.

GeneralService

I. 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. Grasscatcher 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.

READTHE OPERATOR'SMANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to

assemble and operate

STOP

Turn offthe engine before opening the bagger cover.

I_l_ WARNING! Your Responsibility--Restrict the use ofthis power machine to persons who read, understand and

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

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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

4 t SECTION 2 -- IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

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SlopeGauge

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USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE

IF A SLOPE ISTOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION!

To check the slope, proceed asfollows:

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 (SeeFigure 1and Figure 2).
5, If there isa gap below the gauge, the slope istoo steep for safeoperation (See Figure 2 above),

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A 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 t0 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 stopes.

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ContentsofCarton

Before beginning instaltation, remove all parts from the carton to make sure everything ispresent. 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 (5PcsJ
Chute Tube Extension

Discharge Chute Elbow
Grass Catcher Cover

Two Grass Bag Assemblies
Adhesive Foam Strip
Upper Chute Tube

Upper Chute Support
Hinge Cover Pin

Vertical Support Bracket
Bag Support Assembly

Bagger Counter-Weight
Blades (3 Pcs.)

Chute Stop Bracket
Deck Baffle

Chute Discharge Plate
Three Hardware Packs (Detailed&illustratedonnextpage)

Thisbracketkit not needed

for instatlation on thisunit.

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