Form No. 3368-500 Rev A To The Owner • Carton Contents • Assembly • Parts Lists • Warranty Assembly Instructions Rear Mount Weight Kit Model 19A-218-000 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION PRINTED IN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO.
These Installation instructions are an important part of your new rear mount weight kit. This information will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand this material prior to using this equipment. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Rider Model Identification................................. Page 3 2. Carton Contents............................................... Page 4 3. Bracket Assembly & Attachment...................... Page 6 4. Parts List.....................
Rear Mount Weight Kit Model Plate The Model 218 Rear Mount Weight Kit is designed for use on all MTD Step-thru™ series tractors. .ccotsm 800-800-7310 w td p ro d u w w .m MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 44136 CLEVELAND,OH 330-220-4683 NOTE: An adapter kit (753-05585) is available for installation of this weight kit on 700 series riders. Call Customer Support at (800) 800-7310. Have your model number and serial number available when you call. The instructions in this manual are divided into sections.
2 Carton Contents 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. 2-1. Two Catcher Support Brackets One Cross Support Bracket One Rear Weight Plate One Suitcase Weight Cross Support Bracket If you are missing any parts, please do not contact the retailer where you purchased this unit, call MTD directly at 1-330-2204MTD or toll free at 1-800-800-7310.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK This weight kit is shipped with a hardware pack enclosed. Please check your hardware pack against the illustration below. A1 B1 C1 (4) (4) (1) A2 B2 (4) (4) Carton Contents C2 (1) Figure 2-2 2 (#) = Quantity NOTE: Each item has been identified above for ease of assembly, and the letter code assigned here is maintained in assembly instructions.
3 Assembling & Attaching The Support Assembly Assembling & Attaching The Support Assembly Two Rear Holes IMPORTANT: Before assembly, place the tractor on a firm, level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the tractor engine and set the parking brake. 1. Secure the left and right hand catcher support brackets, to the cross support bracket using four 5/16-18 hex head screws (A1 in Figure 2-2) and four 5/16-18 flange lock nuts (A2 in Figure 2-2).
4 Rear Mount Weight Kit Parts List 10 11 7 1 9 3 8 4 2 For parts and/or accessories please call 1-800-800-7310 or log onto www.mtdproducts.com 6 2 REF NO. 1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5 Qty. 1 710-3008 Hex Head Screw, 5/16-18 x .75” 4 2 710-3015 Hex Head Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 4 3 711-0309A Clevis Pin, .62 Dia. 1 4 712-04063 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 4 5 712-04064 Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 4 6 714-0117 Internal Cotter Pin, .148 x 3.00 1 7 759-3389 Suitcase Weight, 45 lbs.
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