User manual MTD 590-303-000

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual Twin Rear Bagger Kit Model 590-303-000 for use on Residential ZTR Tractor with 50-inch Deck (Tractor sold separately) 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). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P. O. [. . . ] Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability of the machine. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Over-speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc. ) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability are reduced, attachment may jackknife and cause tractor to overturn). Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine. The “No-Cut-In Reverse” feature emphasis not to cut in reverse and to avoid back-over accidents; do not defeat it. Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. d. General Service Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Compare with Figure 1 to check that no parts are missing from the kit or have been misplaced during unpacking. Blades Deflector Chute Stop Bracket Weight Bar & Bracket Grass Catcher Cover Support Tube Clamps Mounting Assembly Chute Strap Trim Seal Hanger Bracket Catcher Support Bracket Chute Tube Chute Extension Grass Bag Discharge Chute Figure 1 Hardware Pack For ease of assembly, the items of the hardware pack are grouped according to Figure 2. These categories are referred to in assembly instructions later in this manual. [. . . ] See Figure 11. Grass Bag Weight Bar Bracket Hex Bolt Figure 9 • Place weight bar bracket on tractor frame and rotate wheels as shown in •. The weight bar bracket should stay in place but be careful not to put any weight on it until the bottom clamps are attached in the next step. Hold a clamp under the axle rod and in line with the two holes on the weight bar bracket. Insert a hex bolt, from Group D of the hardware pack, through the hole at position A on the weight bar bracket and secure it to the clamp with a flange lock nut. [. . . ]