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
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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
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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
A
B
C
E
F
F1
F2
G
H
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)
A
B
F1
For all Model Series 700 tractors
D
C
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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
5
• 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
Pin
Hairpin Clip
Align these
holes
Support
Holes
Mounting
Tube
Bracket
Clevis Pin
Bell Washer
Click Pin
Use these notches
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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
Pin
Nut
Deck
A
B
Chute Deflector
Retainer Strap
C
A
B
C
A
B
Pin
Insert chute tube here
Chute
Tube
Retainer
Strap
Chute
Tube
Notch
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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
Slots
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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
r
Bell
Spindle Assembly
Hex Flange Nut
Wood Block
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NOTES:
10
10
19
15
9
13
21
13
4
27
22
11
22
20
26
11
9
13
25
6
6
23
24
31
13
29
7
14
30
13
2
5
1
12
12
18
32
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SECTION 3: PARTS LIST
36
35
33
37
800 Series
22
20
26
11
25
38
660 - 690 Series
700 Series
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Ref.
No.
Part No. Description
1.
16587D Support Bracket: Bagger
2.
16592 Support Tube Assembly
3.
664-04017 Grass catcher Cover Assembly
4.
710-0623 Self-tapping Screw 3/8-16 x 0.75”
5.
710-0751 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x0.620
6.
710-3008 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75”
7.
711-0309A Clevis Pin
711-0310 Clevis Pin (on older model tractors)
9.
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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