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Operator’s Manual
Triple Rear Bagger
™
For FastAttach Compatible Garden Tractors
Model
OEM-190-821 (for 46-inch decks)
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10207B
(8/98)
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SECTION 1: 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. Y
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SECTION 3: 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 YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the Sta
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Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly DO NOT: depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn before attempting to start engine. slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Your mower is designed to cut normal residential Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt embankments. The mower could suddenly turn to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., over if a wheel is over the edg
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Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled Grass catcher components are subject to wear, fuel before starting the engine as it may cause a damage and deterioration, which could expose fire or explosion. moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For your safety protection, frequently check Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other components and replace with manufacturer’s sources of ignition. recommended parts when necessary. Never refuel the machine indoors because fu
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SECTION 4: TO THE OWNER ™ Model 821 Triple Rear Bagger Kit is a grass collection system designed for use on FastAttach Compatible Garden Tractors equipped with a 46-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 and
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SECTION 6: 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 5 2. Place the cover assembly in position so that the MOUNTING THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY support tube rests on both sides of the bracket 1. To ease the following procedure
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ATTACHING THE CUTTING BLADES ATTACHING THE DISCHARGE CHUTE 1. Raise the deck to its highest position by placing WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp. the lift lever in the top notch on the right fender. Always protect hands by wearing heavy Raise the chute deflector on the deck. leather work gloves to grasp blades. 2. Place the top edge of the discharge chute in position over the chute opening on the deck, Remove the blades from your tractor’s cutting deck then push down on the discharge chute so
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Retainer Clips Extension Tube Chute Tube Discharge Chute Retainer Straps Figure 9 SECTION 7: OPERATION GRASS BAG REMOVAL 1. To open the cover, simply lift up on cover. The A chute tube assembly does not have to be removed. 2. To remove the grass bags, lift up on bag and unhook the frame of the bag from the support tube assembly. See Figure 10A. 3. To empty the grass, use the handle which is provided on the bottom of each bag. See Figure 10B. NOTE: Under normal usage, the grass collector is
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Model 821 19 15 1 1 8 33 4 15 15 8 17 8 32 33 15 15 23 15 15 18 29 15 10 16 15 31 12 20 3 2 25 8 9 14 11 13 22 21 24 5 15 31 27 9 14 7 28 6 26 30 10
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Model 821 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 16606 Retainer Hook Bracket 2 17200A Catcher Support Bracket 3 17201A Bag Frame Hanger Bracket 4 17204 Cover Assembly Complete 5 17247 Support Tube Bracket 6 710-0473 Screw, #10-24 x .5 7 710-0604 Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 8 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 9 710-3008 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 10 711-0309A Clevis Pin 11 712-0272 Hex Sems Nut, 10-24 12 712-0431 Hex Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 13 783-0765 Support Cross Bracket 14 712-3004A Hex
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior and territories. finish due to use or exposure. d.MTD does not extend any warranty for produc
