MTD OEM-190-180 User manual

Brand: MTD

Model: OEM-190-180

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

OEM-190-182

Operator’s Manual

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO.

770-10253E.fm

(1/2005)

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting

applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have

similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized

service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

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

Twin Rear Bagger Kit

Models OEM-190-180

OEM-190-182

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Loose Parts........................................................................................................3

Assembly & Operation .......................................................................................4

Parts List............................................................................................................10

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and

maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the

equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the

model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an

authorized dealer.

• You can locate the model number in the front, left portion of the plastic grass catcher cover. A sample model

plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy model number and serial number of the tractor

accessory in the space below.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or

maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support representative.

Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section

to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Restrict the use of this accessory and the tractor to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and

instructions in this manual and on the machine.

NOTE: Model 180 and Model 182 Twin Rear Bagger Kits are grass collection systems designed for use on 600

Series Lawn Tractors equipped with either a 38- or 42-inch cutting deck (Model 180), 700 Series Lawn Tractors

equipped with either a 38- or 42-inch cutting deck (model 180) or a 800 Series Tractor with 46-inch cutting deck

(Model 182) only.These will NOT mount, nor operate safely or properly on any other tractor regardless of the

tractor’s compatibility with similar accessories.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com

SECTION 1: LOOSE PARTS

The grass catcher kit is shipped with following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts, including the

hardware pack, from the carton before discarding it. Compare with Figure 1 to check that all parts were included.

Note that the kit and the hardware pack contain extra items which are not used on your unit.

Figure 1

Contents of Hardware Pack

Figure 2

NOTE: Each item has been identified in Figure 2 for ease of assembly, and the letter code assigned here is

maintained in assembly instructions. However, the hardware pack contains more than one of some items.

Chute Tube

Discharge Chute

Assembly

Bag Assemblies

Grass catcher Cover

Mounting

Support Tube

(attached to cover)

Assembly

Bracket

For all Model Series 800 tractors only

For older Model Series 600 tractors only

For decks with grass catcher

pin not pre-installed

For all Model Series 660 through 690 tractors

(Available in Bagger Kit 190-182 only)

For all Model Series 700 tractors

SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY & OPERATION

NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT and

REAR of the tractor are from the operator’s position.

• Before assembly, place the tractor on a firm, level

surface, disengage the PTO, stop the tractor

engine and set the parking brake.

Assembling Support Brackets

Tractor Model Series 660 through 690

• Remove the top four self-tapping screws from the

rear of the lawn tractor. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

• Place the right hand grass catcher support bracket

(F1 from Figure 2) in position as shown in Figure 5.

• Secure the support bracket to the tractor frame with

two self-tapping screws earlier removed. Refer to

Figure 3. Repeat on the other side.

Tractor Model Series700

• Use the four self-tapping screws supplied in your

hardware pack (D from Figure 2).

• Place the right hand grass catcher support bracket

(F1 from Figure 2) in position as shown in Figure 5.

Secure each support bracket to the tractor frame with

two self-tapping screws supplied in your hardware

pack. Refer to Figure 5. Repeat on the other side.

NOTE: If the grass collection system is removed for any

reason, it is not necessary to remove the support

brackets from the tractor.

Tractor Model Series 660 through 690

• Insert a shoulder bolt (C in Figure 2) through a bell

washer, (B in Figure 2) and insert the bolt through

the upper hole on the support bracket. Secure with

a nut (A in Figure 2). See Figure 5 inset for details.

Repeat on other side.

Tractor Model Series700

• Insert a shoulder bolt (C in Figure 2) through a bell

washer, (B in Figure 2) and insert the bolt through

the lower hole on the support bracket. Secure with

a nut (A in Figure 2). See Figure 5 inset for details.

Repeat on other side.

For 660-690 and 700 Series

• Remove two nuts on each side of the mounting

bracket holding the hitch plate. Rotate the hitch

plate 180° from its original position. See Figure 4.

Figure 4

• Re-insert the four bolts through mounting bracket

and hitchplate frame and secure with nuts removed

earlier. Use the inner holes (closest to the

mounting hooks) on the mounting bracket for

Model Series 700 and the outer holes for Model

Series 660-690. Refer to Figure 4.

• Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin from the

hitch plate. Save the hardware.

• Position the hooked ends of the mounting bracket

assembly to the outside of the support bracket and

over the shoulder bolts on both sides as shown in

Figure 5.

Figure 5

Remove these

screws

Remove these nuts

(Only 2 shown here)

Plate

Hitch

660-690 Series

use these holes

700 Series use

these holes

For 660-690 Series use these holes

700

Series

Mounting bracket

inner

holes

Catcher

Bracket

Support

Catcher

Bracket

Support

Mounting

Bracket

Assembly

Nut

Bolt

Bell Washer

(660-690)

lower

(700)

hole

upper hole

• Align the hole at the lower end of the mounting

bracket assembly to the hole on the hitch plate and

insert the clevis pin, mentioned earlier, through

these two holes. Secure the clevis pin with the

hairpin clip. See Figure 6.

Figure 6

NOTE: For some tractor models, this clevis pin is too

large. Use a smaller clevis pin (E in Figure 2) in its place

with the same hairpin clip.

• Slide the support tube, attached to the grass bag

cover, down through the hole on the left side of the

mounting brackets. See Figure 7. Make sure the

tube passes through both holes of the bracket.

Figure 7

Attaching Grass Bags

• Hang the two grass bags using notches on the

support tube. See Figure 8.

Figure 8

• Align the holes on the hinges of the grass bag cover

with the corresponding holes on the support tube

assembly. See Figure 7.

• Insert the clevis pin through the hinge on the

support tube assembly and then through the grass

bag cover.

• Secure with belleville washer and hairpin clip with

the crown side of the washer going against the

hairpin clip.

• Repeat with the second set of hardware through

the second hinge of the grass bag and the tube

assembly from the opposite direction. See Figure 7.

NOTE: It is very important to maintain this order and

direction while installing these hardware pieces. After

installation, make sure that the grass bag cover pivots

on the support tube and opens.

Attaching Discharge Chute

• Raise the deck to its highest position.

• On older models: Remove the clip, if already

installed on the deck next to the discharge chute

Clevis

Hairpin Clip

Align these

holes

Support

Holes

Mounting

Tube

Bracket

Clevis Pin

Bell Washer

Click Pin

Use these notches

opening, by removing the lock nut, spring washer

and hex bolt that secure it. See Figure 9A.

Figure 9

• On older models: A grass catcher pin (G in Figure

2) and nut (H in Figure 2) have been supplied in the

hardware pack. Attach these to the deck in place of

the clip just removed. Follow Figure 9B for order of

assembly. Make sure to secure the pin tightly.

• Raise the chute deflector on the deck and hold it

while you position the discharge chute over the

chute opening.

• Place the top rear edge of the discharge chute over

the top rear edge of the chute opening.

• Push down on the discharge chute so that its front

bottom edge rolls over the bottom of the deck, then

slide the chute forward to the stop on the deck. See

Figure 10.

NOTE: The retainer strap is fitted at position B on the

discharge chute. However, on older models of tractors,

you will have to change the position of the strap

depending on the location of the grass catcher pin on

the deck. Remove the retainer strap from position B on

the discharge chute to position A or C corresponding to

the position of the grass catcher pin at A, B or C on the

deck. See Figure 10.

Figure 10

• Lower the deck to its lowest position.

• Lock the discharge chute in position by hooking the

retainer strap over the grass catcher pin on the

deck. See Figure 10 for the pin position.

• Raise the deck back to its highest position.

• Insert the curved end of chute tube into the hole in

the grass bag cover. See Figure 11.

Figure 11

• Place the lower end of the chute tube over the

discharge chute so that the two notches on the

chute tube fit into the two corresponding notches on

the discharge chute. See Figure 12.

Figure 12

• Secure by clipping the two retainer straps of the

discharge chute to the pins on the chute tube. See

Figure 12.

Hex Bolt

Spring

Washer

Hex Lock

Cutting

Deck

Clip

Nut

Grass catcher

Nut

Deck

Chute Deflector

Retainer Strap

Insert chute tube here

Chute

Tube

Retainer

Strap

Chute

Tube

Notch

Tractor Model Series 600 & 610

Mounting Bracket Assembly

NOTE: For convenience, pivot the seat forward and

leave it in that position until the grass collector is fully

mounted and assembled.

• Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin from the rear

of the mounting bracket assembly.

• Position the hooked ends of the bracket assembly

to the outside of the hitch plate and over the

shoulder bolts. See Figure 13.

Figure 13

• Reinsert the clevis pin through the aligned holes in

both the bracket assembly and the hitch plate and

secure with the hairpin clip. Refer to Figure 6.

IMPORTANT:

There are two holes in the clevis pin. Be

sure to insert the hairpin clip in the upper hole to

properly secure the bracket assembly to the hitch plate.

Attaching the Grass catcher Cover and Bags

• Place the grass catcher cover assembly’s support

tube in position on the rear of unit by sliding the

support tube down through the holes in the left side

of the bracket assembly. Use the inside hole on the

bracket assembly regardless of what size deck your

tractor is equipped with. Refer to Figure 7.

• Place the grass catcher cover assembly in position

so that the support tube rests on the right side of

the bracket assembly. Allow the plastic cover to rest

in the “open” position.

• Attach the grass bags using the slots shown in

Figure 14.

• Close the grass catcher cover.

Figure 14

Attaching the Discharge Chute

Follow instructions on page 5 of this manual.

Model Series 800 Tractors

(Model 190-182 only)

• Take out the applicable pair of support bracket (F2

in Figure 2)and four self-tapping screws (F in Figure

2) from the hardware pack.

• Insert shoulder bolt (C in Figure 2) through a bell

washer (B in Figure 2) and insert the bolt through

the support bracket (F2 in Figure 2). Secure with

nut (A in Figure 2). See Figure 15.

• Place one support bracket on each side of the

tractor frame aligning the two smaller holes on the

bracket with corresponding holes on the tractor

frame. See Figure 15. Secure with self-tapping

screw (FF in Figure 2).

• Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin from the rear

of the mounting bracket assembly.

• Position the hooked ends of the mounting bracket

assembly to the outside of the hitch plate and over

the shoulder bolts just installed on both sides of the

tractor frame. Follow arrows in Figure 15.

• Align the hole at the rear of the mounting bracket

assembly to the hole on the hitch plate and re-insert

the clevis pin through these two holes. Secure with

the hairpin clip removed earlier.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure to insert the hairpin clip in the

upper hole of the clevis pin.

Attaching Grass Bag & Cover

• Follow instructions for Model Series 600 and 610

tractors, given earlier.

Mounting

Bracket

Shoulder

Bolt

Slots

Figure 15

Attaching Blades

• Remove the blades from your tractor’s cutting deck

as follows.

• Remove the cutting deck from beneath the tractor,

(refer to Deck Removal in the MAINTENANCE section of

your tractor’s operator’s manual for detailed

instructions) then gently flip the deck over to

expose its underside.

• Place a block of wood between the center deck

housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a

stabilizer. See Figure 16.

• Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the hex flange nut

that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See

Figure 16.

Figure 16

NOTE: The hex flange nut has a normal (right-handed)

thread pattern. Do NOT attempt to force the nut in the

incorrect direction. Doing so may damage the nut and

create a safety hazard.

• Install the new blades packed with the bagger. Be

sure to install the blade with the side of the blade

marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in

it) facing the ground when the mower is in the

operating position.

• Mount the SMALLER of the three blades to the

CENTER spindle. The remaining two blades are

interchangeable.

IMPORTANT:

Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade

spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-pounds and

90 foot-pounds.

• Remount the cutting deck.

Attaching Discharge Chute

Follow instructions on page 5 of this manual.

Operation

• Open the grass bag cover by lifting the cover up.

Do not remove the chute tube assembly from the

tractor. Remove the grass bags by lifting these

up and moving the bags away from the support

tube assembly. To empty the grass clippings at a

proper disposal sight, use the handle at the

bottom of each grass bag. Holding the bag firmly,

empty the contents.

Bolt

Shoulder

Self-Tapping

Screw

Hitch Plate

Support Bracket

Nut

Mounting

Bracket

Washe

Bell

Spindle Assembly

Hex Flange Nut

Wood Block

NOTES:

SECTION 3: PARTS LIST

800 Series

660 - 690 Series

700 Series

Ref.

No.

Part No. Description

16587D Support Bracket: Bagger

16592 Support Tube Assembly

664-04017 Grass catcher Cover Assembly

710-0623 Self-tapping Screw 3/8-16 x 0.75”

710-0751 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x0.620

710-3008 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75”

711-0309A Clevis Pin

711-0310 Clevis Pin (on older model tractors)

711-04069 Grass catcher Pin

10.

711-1421 Clevis Pin

11.

712-0459 Lock Nut 7/16-20

12.

712-3004A Lock Nut 5/16-18

13.

712-3027 Flange Lock Nut 1/4-20

14.

714-0117 Hairpin Clip

15.

714-0145 Click Pin

16.

723-04008 Chute Strap

17.

731-04159 Discharge Chute 46”

731-04153 Discharge Chute 38”/42” Bag

18.

731-0926B Catcher Tube

731-0899E Chute Tube (model 190-180)

19.

736-0331 Bell Washer

20.

736-0407 Bell Washer

21.

736-3092 Flat Washer

22.

738-1020 Shoulder Screw

23.

742-0644 Blade 16.28” Lg. (model 190-182)

24.

742-0645 Blade 14.88” Lg. (model 190-182)

25.

783-04132A Supt. Bracket (model 190-180) LH

26.

783-04137A Supt. Bracket (model 190-180) RH

27.

783-04138 Support Bracket (model 190-182)

28.

783-0601 Mounting Bracket

29.

783-0673A Hook: Mounting Bracket

30.

783-0764A Mounting Bracket LH

31.

783-0765 Bracket: Cross Support

32.

764-0221 Catcher Bag

33.

749-0701A Grass Bag Frame

34.

712-0272 Hex Sems Nut, #10-24

35.

710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

36.

710-0473 Machine Screw, , #10-24 x .5

37.

16591A Bag Hanger Bracket

38.

710-0726 AB Screw 5/16-12

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with

respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the

United States, its possessions and territories.

MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of

two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase

and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any

part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This

limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been

operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s

Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject

to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident,

improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire,

water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster.

Damage resulting from the installation or use of any

accessory or attachment not approved by MTD LLC for use

with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your

warranty as to any resulting damage.

Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in

material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from

the date of purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not

limited to items such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade

adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower

skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,

WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized

service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your

Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131,

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-

330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at

www.mtdproducts.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the

following cases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to

applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms and

condition.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a sepa

rate one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch

adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal

deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or

exposure.

d. MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products

sold or exported outside of the United States, its

possessions and territories, except those sold through

MTD LLC’s authorized channels of export distribution.

e. Parts that are not genuine MTD parts are not covered

by this warranty.

f. Service completed by someone other than an

authorized service dealer is not covered by this

warranty.

g. Transportation charges and service calls are not

covered.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of

merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose,

applies after the applicable period of express written

warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other

express warranty, whether written or oral, except as

mentioned above, given by any person or entity,

including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product,

shall bind MTD LLC. During the period of the warranty,

the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the

product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the

sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD

LLC shall not be liable for incidental or consequential

loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses

incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services

or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted

product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how

long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or

limitations may not apply to you.

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the

amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration

of safety features of the product shall void this warranty.

You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to

you and your property and/or to others and their property

arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the

original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased

as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This

limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683

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