Operator’s Manual Twin Rear Bagger - Model No. 19B70004100 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA FORM NO.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a bagging attachment manufactured by Cub Cadet. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your equipment. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! DANGER! This attachment was built to be used according to the safe operation practices in this manual.
3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action. 4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. 5. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
(OK) Figure 1 line Slope Gauge 10° Slope 1 0 ° d a s hed USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.) 3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ). 4. Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope (See Figure 1 and Figure 2). 5.
3 Contents of Carton Before beginning installation, remove all parts from the carton to make sure everything is present. Carton contents are listed below and shown in Fig. 3-1. Three hardware packs are included in this kit and are detailed on the following page. • Vertical Support Bracket • Hitch Bracket Kit (3 Pcs.) • Bag Support Assembly • Chute Tube Extension • Bagger Counter-Weight • Discharge Chute Elbow • Blades (3 Pcs.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK This grass collector kit is shipped with three loose hardware packs enclosed and one set of hardware included in the mounting bracket kit. Please check your hardware packs against the illustrations below. The quantities for each item is listed in parenthesis.
4 Assembly & Installation NOTE: References to left, right, front and rear of the tractor are from the operator’s position, unless otherwise stated. • Before assembly, place the tractor on a firm, level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the tractor engine and set the parking brake. Assemble Mounting Brackets To assemble the bagger mounting assembly, locate the mounting assembly parts, as shown in Figure 4-1, and follow these steps: 1.
5. Secure the upright support bracket to the mounting assembly in the mounting hole just right of the center hole with a 710-0376 hex bolt and 712-04063 flange lock nut from hardware pack 689-00320. See Figure 4-4 Assembling Remaining Bagger Components Now that the mounting brackets are assembled and are in place on the tractor, follow these steps to assemble the remaining bagger components. 1.
4. Clip in the other side of the screen by flexing the screen and pushing it down into the other corresponding cutout hole. See Figure 4-8. Figure 4-10 Make sure screen sits under the cover’s lip Figure 4-8 5. Install the bagger cover onto the bag support assembly, as seen in Figure 4-9. The plastic cover goes inside of the two mounting tabs. 7.
8. Install both bag assemblies onto the bag support brackets by inserting the front edge in first, as seen in 1 of Figure 4-13, and setting the back edge down until it fits into the assembly (2). 3. Use a 15/16” wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blades to the blade spindle assemblies. See Figure 4-14. WARNING: The hex flange nut has a right-handed thread pattern. Do not attempt to force the nut in wrong direction; it may damage the nut and create a safety hazard. 4.
Attaching Chute Stop Bracket 1. Remove the carriage bolt and lock nut holding the chute stop to the deck. See the left Inset of Figure 4-16. Retain the carriage bolt for reinstallation. Figure 4-16 2. 3. Replace with new chute stop bracket, from the bagger kit, at the same position on the deck. See the right Inset of Figure 4-16. Secure with the carriage bolt previously removed, and a 712-04065 flange lock nut from hardware pack 689-00329.
2. Attach the rubber strap (723-04009A), from hardware pack 689-00329, to the upper chute tube using the machine screw (710-0924) from the same hardware pack. Secure with a flange lock nut (912-3027) supplied in the same hardware pack. See Figure 4-19. Note: For the chute elbow to be properly installed, the bottom edge must fall over the bottom of the deck opening and the tab on top of the elbow should rest above the deck opening.
8. Peel the backing off of the self-adhesive foam strip (721-04388) that has been included within your Carton of Contents. Apply it to the upper chute tube, in the channel, flush against the flange as shown in Figure 4-23. Flange Figure 4-24 Figure 4-23 9. With the bagger cover open, install the upper chute over the chute adapter, and rest the top so that the chute support sits in the upper chute groove. See Figure 4-24.
Install The Counter Weight RZT Models with a Fixed Front Axle The front weight kit is designed for use with all RZT-L (Lap Bar) Residential Zero-turn models. The front weight kit is NOT designed nor required for use with all RZT-S (Steering Wheel) Residential Zero-turn models. 1. Attach the left mounting bracket and the right mounting bracket to the weight bar using two 21⁄2-inch screws (7100859), and 3⁄8” flange nuts (712-04065) from hardware pack 689-00325. See Figure 4-26. 2.
5 Operation Bagger Usage NOTE: When both grass bags are full, place the tractor on a firm, level surface, disengage the PTO, turn the tractor engine off and set the parking brake. 1. Pivot the seat forward. 2. Open the grass catcher hood by pushing in on the rear, right-side tab with your right hand, as seen in 1 of Figure 5-1, and lifting the cover with your left hand in the center rear of the bagger cover, 2. 2 1 Figure 5-1 3. Do not remove the chute tube assembly from the tractor. 4.
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19B70004100 Parts List 2 16 7 12 24 12 5 15 24 4 34 8 7 15 30 13 17 23 9 33 31 11 12 28 5 3 19 10 12 22 23 6 26 12 21 20 39 25 18 38 40 32 34 36 34 1 37 35 23 29 18 27 14
Ref. Part Number Description 1. 631-04295A Upper Chute Assembly 2. 931-04292 Twin Bagger Cover Assembly 3. 731-06497 Upper Chute Support 4. 731-06504 Bagger Cover Screen 5. 710-0276 Carriage Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.00” 6. 710-0376 Hex Head Screw, 5/16-18 x .75” 7. 911-0310 Clevis Pin, .50” Dia. 8. 964-04090A Grass-bag Assembly 9. 683-04461A Twin Bag Support Assembly 10. 683-04519A Vertical Support Bracket 11. 711-04988 Cover Hinge Pin 12.
CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SEPARATELY SOLD ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner may be required to present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on required maintenance and service intervals.
