White Outdoor LT-542G Service Advisory

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Service Advisory

W-151

LAWN TRACTOR

Models Affected:

Range Affected:

Date:

Subject:

PURPOSE: Under certain operating loads and terrain conditions the hitch plate/seat box section of the frame may
exhibit hairline crack(s). This condition may result over time when using a FastAttach Rear Grass Bag Attachment
190-180-190 or OEM-190-180 for 38” & 42” decks and 190-182-190 or OEM-190-182 for 46” decks built prior to May
1, 2007 (“...E017...”). Rear Grass Bag Attachments built prior to May 1, 2007 used the two hole support brackets,
783-04132A & 783-04137A. NOTE: These parts are also supplied in Service Kit 753-04891.

NOTE: Hitch plate damage caused by the use of ground-engaging attachments (i.e. tiller or plow) or towing
equipment/loads in excess of the manufacturer’s recommended weight limits is Not Covered under warranty.

LT-542G (13A2771G790). LT-542 G (13AJ775G790). LT-546 G (13AN775H790)
LT-542H (13A2791G790). LT-542 H (13AN795G790). LT-546 H (13AN795H790)

All 2005 through 2007 production models listed above Serial Number

May 17, 2007

Hitch Plate/Seat Box Fatigue
Grass Bagger Attachments 190-180-190, OEM-190-180, 190-182-190, OEM-190-182

ACTION REQUIRED:

1. If the hitch plate/seat box exhibits a hair line crack in the lower edges around the hitch plate and the tractor has
the two hole support brackets 783-04132A & 783-04137A for the rear bagger, see Figure 1, install Service Kit 753-

05471. This Service Kit replaces the two hole support brackets, 783-04132A & 783-04137A, reinforces the hitch
plate/seat box and redistributes the bagger loads off of the hitch plate.

2. See attached 753-05471 Service Kit instruction sheet.

FIGURE 1

Warranty: Normal warranty terms apply. Indicate Service Advisory W-151 and 783-04132A as the original failed part
on the claim. Warranty time allowance is 0.4 Hrs.

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Service Kit
753-05471

REF: S/A MTD-063

PURPOSE: This service kit provides weight distribution support brackets for Rear Bagger Attachments (See
“Models Affected” above) on 700 Series Lawn Tractors.

NOTE: These materials are prepared for use by trained technicians who are experienced in the service and repair

of equipment of the kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrained or inexperienced
individuals. Such individuals should seek the assistance of an authorized service technician or dealer.

Read through and understand these instructions completely before proceeding with repair.

NOTE: Save this Instruction Sheet. Refer to it when ordering replacement parts.

Subject:

Models
Affected:

3/29/2007

Rear Attachment Support Brackets
for the 700 Series Lawn Tractor.

OEM-190-180 (38” and 42” decks)
and OEM-190-182 (46” decks) Grass
Bagger Attachments built prior to
May, 1, 2007 (Date Code “...E017...”)

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FIGURE 1

ITEM

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NO.

Service Kit Contents

(See Figure 1)

10 783-0764B 1 BRACKET:CATCHER:SUPPORT:LH
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Service Kit 753-05471 Pg 1 of 3 Form No. 769-03158A
(Revised 4/25/2007)

PART

NUMBER

1 710-1260A 8 SCREW:TT: 5/16”-18 x .750”:HXINDWSH
2 710-3005 2 SCREW:HHCS:3/8”-16 x 1.25”:GR5:STD
3 711-0310 2 PIN:CLEVIS: .50” DIA. x 1.18” LG
4 712-04065 2 NUT:FLANGELOCK:3/8”-16:GRF:NYLON
5 714-0145 2 PIN:COTTER:INTERNAL: .092” x 1.64” LG
6 738-04058 2 SPACER:SHOULDER: .38” x 1.0” x .70”
7 783-04919 1 BRACKET:MOUNTING: LH/RR
8 783-04968 1 BRACKET:MOUNTING:RH/RR
9 783-0673B 1 BRACKET:CATCHER:SUPPORT:RH

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1 THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET

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