Mtd OCC-190-679, OEM-190-679 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

In s t a l l a t I o n Ma n u a l

Universal Front Bumper Kit — Model 190-679

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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

Printed In USA

Form No. 769-03712A

(February 11, 2009)

To The Owner

1 3 A M 7 9 0 G 0 0 0

Indicates Model Series 700

Sample Model Number

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Thank You

Thank you for purchasing a Front Bumper kit manufactured
by MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent
performance when properly installed and maintained.

Please read this entire manual prior to installing and operating

the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily install
this bumper kit onto your machine.

All the information in this manual is relative to the most recent

product information available at the time of printing. 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. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product
specifications, designs and equipment without notice and
without incurring obligation.

Customer Support

Please do NOT return this bumper kit to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of
your machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

If you have any problems or questions concerning this product,
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 below. 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

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.

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

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

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

Determine The Model of Your Rider

This manual is designed for installation of your new bumper kit
attachment on several different tractor platforms. It is important
for you to determine which model of tractor that you have.

To determine the model of tractor, locate the model plate
found underneath the seat. The model plate consists of an 11
digit/letter model number and a serial number. For ease in this

installation and for future use, copy your tractor’s model number

& serial number below now:

Rider Model Number:__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Rider Serial Number:_________ ___ ___ ___ ___ ____

Note: This information is also important should you have to call
MTD for any reason regarding this installation process.

The 5th number in your model number determine your rider’s

model series.

When you fill in your model number in the space above, the
actual model series number should fall into the gray shaded area.

Follow the instructions that pertain to that particular model. For

instance, 100, 600, 800, 900 newer 700 model series follow one

set of instructions. And older 700 model series follows the other
set of instructions.

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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. Hardware part numbers are shown in parentheses.

QTY DESCRIPTION PART NO.

(1) Universal Bumper Assembly (683-04219A)

(2) Screw, 5-16-18 x 0.750 (710-1260A)

(2) Quick Release Pin, .50 dia. x .50 lg. (714-04061)

(4) Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 (712-3004A)

(2) Bumper Cap (731-05674)

(2) Shoulder Screw, 5/16-18 .437 x .268 (738-0296)

(2) Shoulder Bolt, 3/8-16 .496 x .336 (738-0143)

(2) Lock Nut, 3/8-16 (712-3000)

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

This Bumper kit is shipped with a hardware pack enclosed. This hardware pack may contain extra parts for installation on a different
rider from which you have. Please check your hardware pack against the illustration below in accordance with your model of rider as

determined in this manual.

Hardware for all 100, 600, 800 and 900 tractors
and Model Year 2007 & Newer 700 tractors

Hardware for all 700 tractors Model Year 2006 & Prior

Figure 2-1

NOTE: Each item has been identified in above for ease of assembly, and the letter code assigned here is maintained in assembly

instructions.

RH = Right Hand (#) = Quantity
LH = Left Hand

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Installation Instructions

Quick Release Pin

Shoulder Bolt

Shoulder Bolt

Hex Bolt

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WARNING! Before beginning installation, place the

tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the
disengaged (OFF) position, stop the tractor engine

and set the parking brake.

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 drawbar end.

Mounting Bumper to Model 100, 600, 800, 900 and
Model year 2007 & Newer 700 Tractors

WARNING! Muffler may be hot! Make sure engine

has cooled down before installing bumper.

NOTE: On some older units, a shoulder bolt may already be

present. If this is the case, skip Step 1.

Install the two shoulder bolts onto the tractor as seen in 1.

Mounting Bumper to Model Year 2006 and Prior
700 Series Tractors

WARNING: Muffler may be hot! Make sure engine

has cooled down before installing bumper.

To mount the bumper to the tractor, slide the bumper 1.
over the front brackets, aligning the top-rear holes in the

Figure 3-1

Fig. 3-1, and secure with two lock nuts from the hardware
pack.

To mount the bumper to the tractor, hook the notched 2.
ends (slots) of the bumper onto the shoulder bolts on the
sides of the tractor frame. See Fig. 3-1.

Align the holes in the bumper with the holes in the tractor 3.
frame and insert the quick release pin through the top hole
of the bumper assembly from the outside as seen in Fig.
3-1. Repeat on the opposite side.

Figure 3-2

bumper over the upper rear holes in the bracket.
See Figure 3-2.

Insert a 5/16-18” shoulder bolt, from the hardware pack, on 2.
each side of the tractor through the upper notched section
of the bumper and then the aligning tractor mounting
hole. Secure with a 5/16-18 flange lock nut from the
hardware pack. See Fig. 3-2.

Insert a 5/16-18” hex bolt on each side from the outside 3.
through the holes and secure with the hex flange nuts. See
Fig. 3-2.

IMPORTANT: If the tractor is equipped with a muffler guard

between the tractor brackets, the hex bolts should be bolted into
the guard. The nuts will not be necessary.

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