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Operator’s Manual
Triple Rear Bagger
™
For FastAttach Compatible Garden Tractors
Model
OEM-190-842 (for 54-inch decks)
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
770-10592.fm
FORM NO.
(1/02)
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FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new grass collector. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain it. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to assemble this attachment, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual for future reference. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or your authorized dealer. • You can lo
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operati
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23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a 4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for burn. Do not touch. wheel weights or counterweights to improve 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before stability. driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, 5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other door openings etc., where the operator may be attachments. These can change the stability of struck or pulled from the unit, which could result the machine. in serious injury. 6. K
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corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in objects that may block your vision of a child this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the who may run into the machine. original equipment specifications may lead to f. Disengage the cutting blade(s) before improper performance and compromise safety!” shifting in reverse. The “No-Cut-In 6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear Reverse” feature is a reminder not to cut in gloves, and use
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SECTION 2: TO THE OWNER ™ Model 842 Triple Rear Bagger Kit is a grass collection system designed for use on FastAttach Compatible Garden Tractors equipped with a 54-inch cutting deck only. The instructions in this manual are divided into sections. Carefully read all sections and study the illustrations to ensure proper installation and usage of this attachment. Read and observe all WARNING and CAUTION statements. They are included to provide for the protection of the equipment installer an
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY 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. Support Tube Rests Here Insert Support Tube Here Bracket Assembly Hitch Plate Clevis Pin Shoulder Bolt Hairpin Clip Figure 2 • Allow the plastic cover to rest in the “open” Mounting The Bracket Assembly position on the back of the tractor’s seat for ease • To ease the following procedures, t
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WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp. IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade Always protect hands by wearing heavy spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-pounds and leather work gloves to grasp blades. 90 foot-pounds. • Remove the cutting deck from beneath the Attaching The Discharge Chute tractor, (refer to DECK REMOVAL in the MAINTENANCE section of your tractor’s • Raise the deck to its highest position by placing Operator’s Manual for detailed instructions) then the lift l
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• Insert the upper end of the chute tube into the hole • Secure by placing the ends of the retainer straps on in the cover assembly, then insert the extension the discharge chute over the clips on the chute tube between the discharge chute and the chute tube. tube. See Figure 6. SECTION 5: OPERATION Grass Bag Removal • To open the cover, simply lift up on cover. The A chute tube assembly does not have to be removed. • To remove the grass bags, lift up on bag and unhook the frame of the b
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Model 842 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 16606 Retainer Hook Bracket 18. 631-0221 Discharge Chute 2. 17200A Catcher Support Bracket 19. 731-0926 Chute Tube 3. 17201A Bag Frame Hanger Bracket 20. 736-0108 Flat Washer, .51 x .75 x .033 4. 17204 Cover Assembly Complete 21. 736-0253 Belleville Washer 5. 17247 Support Tube Bracket 22. 736-0270 Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062 6. 710-0473 Screw, #10-24 x .5 23. 783-0764 LH Catcher Support Bracket 7. 710-0604A S
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with d. MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its posses- United States, its possessions and territories. sions and territories, except those sold through MTD LLC’s authorized channels of export distribution. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of e. Parts that are no
