Cub Cadet 19B70054 Series, Operator'S Manual

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

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On 50” and 54” Stamped Decks:

1. 

Raise the deck to its highest 

position.

2. 

Remove the deck pin rubber 

protective cap (1) in Figure 24.

3. 

Raise the chute deflector (2 in 

Figure 24) on the deck and hold 

it while you install the chute 

adapter (731-10133) (3) onto the 

deck as shown in Figure 24.

4. 

Insert the end of the boot (1) into 

the hole provided in the deck 

wheel mount as shown in the 

inset of Figure 25.

5. 

Pivot the boot rearward until the 

hole in the boot aligns with the 

pin on the deck adapter. Move the 

boot down onto that pin as shown 

in 2 of Figure 25.

6. 

Secure the boot to the cutting 

deck using a wing knob (720-

04122) included in hardware pack 

689-01419. Refer to Figure 26.

Installing the Hose

1. 

Thread the upper end of the hose 

(764-05082) securely into the 

upper chute support. There are 

two tabs on the lower inside part 

of the upper chute support to 

allow for secure threading. See 

Figure 27.

NOTE:

The hose and upper chute support 

are 

left-hand threaded

. Thread 

counter-clockwise until secure. 

2. 

Lift by the handles at the bottom of the hose. Slide the hose over the boot 
mounted on the cutting deck, as shown in Figure 28.

3. 

Make sure the connection is secure and there are no gaps between the hose 

and the boot.

NOTE:

If open, close the bagger cover prior to mowing.

Install the Counter Weight

 WARNING

This front-weight kit is required when operating any compatible zero-turn 

tractor models equipped with a grass collector. Failure to install this kit 

may result in serious injury or death.

 WARNING

Before beginning installation, place the zero-turn tractor on a firm and 

level surface, set the parking brake, place the PTO in the disengaged 

(OFF) position, stop the motor and remove the ignition key to prevent 

unintended starting.

1. 

Before assembly, peel the 

adhesive decals from the sheet 

and apply to the inside faces of 

the right and left weight hanger 

brackets, as shown in Figure 29.

2. 

Attach the weight and three 

weight plates to the weight 

hanger brackets with two 3/8-inch 

hex head capscrews (710-3085) 

and two nuts (712-04065) as 
shown in Figure 30.

3. 

Visually center the weight bar 

assembly on the tractor and using 

two 7/16-inch hex head capscrews (710-3056) and two nuts (712-04063) 
secure the counter weight assembly to the tractor as shown in Figure 31.

1

3

2

Figure 24

1

2

Figure 25

Figure 26

Figure 27

Figure 28

Figure 29

Figure 30

Figure 31