User manual MTD OEM-190-182

[. . . ] 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 accessoryin the space below. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: 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. [. . . ] See Figure 10. • Figure 8 • Align the holes on the hinges of the grass bag cover with the corresponding holes on the support tube assembly. 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. • • • • 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 grasscatcher pin on 5 the deck. Remove the retainer strap from position B on the discharge chute to position A or C corresponding to the position of the grasscatcher pin at A, B or C on the deck. See Figure 10. Chute Deflector • Secure by clipping the two retainer straps of the discharge chute to the pins on the chute tube. See Figure 12. 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. A C B Retainer Strap A C Pin B • • 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. Mounting Bracket Shoulder Bolt Figure 10 • • Lower the deck to its lowest position. Lock the discharge chute in position by hooking the retainer strap over the grasscatcher pin on the deck. 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. Insert chute tube here Chute Tube • • 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. 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. Notch Retainer Strap Attaching the Grasscatcher Cover and Bags • Place the grasscatcher 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. Place the grasscatcher 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]