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OPERATOR'S

MANUAL
Riding Mower
Internal Bagging System
27.5" Cutting Deck

_,, Factory No. 13A-325-402

IMPORTANT:

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

Warning:

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available through you r nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P,O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,

OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO. 770-10201

(12/98)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content

Page

Finding Model Number ..........................................................................................................................

Calling Customer Support Service .........................................................................................................

Safe Operation Practices .......................................................................................................................

Slope Gauge ..........................................................................................................................................

Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................
Contents of Hardware Pack ...................................................................................................................
Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................

6
7
8

Operation ...............................................................................................................................................

Service & Adjustments ...........................................................................................................................

Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................

Off-Season Storage ...............................................................................................................................

Trouble-Shooting

...................................................................................................................................

Parts List ................................................................................................................................................

FINDING

MODEL NUMBER

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new rider mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and
maintain your rider mower. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start to prepare your rider mower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the
information from it in the space below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from
your dealer or the MTD customer support department.
•
Every rider mower has a model plate. You can locate it by pivoting the cover upward and looking under the
frame. A sample model plate is shown below.

This is where your model number will be.

I
XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX

XXXXXXXXXXX

[

This is where your serial number will be.
Copy the model number here:

_)_fMTD

PRODUCTS
CLEVELAND,

CALLING

OHIO

INC
44136

Copy the serial number here:

CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICE

Locate your rider'a model number and aerial number-Record this information in the space provided
above. To find your unit's specific model number and serial number, see previous section.
If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls,
operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
Customer Support can be reached by dialing: 1- 330- 220-4MTD (1-330-220-4683)
or
1- (800)-800-7310
Please have your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call.
Although both numbers are important, you will be asked to enter only the serial number before your call can
be processed.

SAFE OPERATION

PRACTICES

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 your rider mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol--heed
its warning.
/

ANGER:
I_D

General

manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator
can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to
Your riderormower
was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
J
yourself
others.

Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the
manual and on the machine before starting.Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular reference
and for ordering replacement parts.
Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine. Know controls
and how to stop the machine quickly.
Do not put hands or feet under cutting deck or near
rotating parts.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the
blade. A small object may have been overlooked and
could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any
direction and cause injury to you or a bystander. To
help avoid a thrown objects injury, keep children,
bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the
mower while it is in operation. Always wear safety
glasses or safety goggies during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes
from foreign objects. Stop the blade(s) when crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse and
backing up. Always look down and behind before and
while backing.
Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate
the mower without either the entire grass catcher or
the chute guard in place.
Slow down before turning. Operate the machine
smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set
park brake, stop engine and remove key before
dismounting.
Turn off blade(s) when not mowing.
Stop engine and wait until blade(s) comes to a
complete stop before (a) removing grass catcher or
unclogging chute, or (b) making any repairs, adjusting
or removing any grass or debris.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.

Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine =ntoa trailer or truck. This unit should not be
driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under
power, because the unit could tip over, causing
serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed
manually on a ramp to load or unload properly.
Never make a cutting height adjustment while engine
is runmng _foperator must dismount to do so.
Wear sturay re ugh-soled work shoes and close-fitting
slacks arts starts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or
jewelry They can be caught in moving parts. Never
operate a unit tn bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.
Check overhead clearance carefully before driving
under power hnes, wires, bridges or low hanging tree
branches before entering or leaving buildings, or in any
other s=tuat_onwhere the operator may be struck or
pulled from the unit. which could result in serious injury.
Disengage al! attachment clutches, thoroughly
depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral before
attempting to start engine.
Your mower _sdesigned to cut normal residential
grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt to
mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture)
or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up on the
mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting
a potential fire hazard.

Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All
slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope
or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this
manuel to measure slopes before operating this unit on a
sloped or hilly area. ff the slope is greater than 15° as shown
on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit in that area or
serious injury could result.

Do:
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear so that
you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
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.

Useextra

care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front
of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards
which could cause serious injury.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
Do Not:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments.The mower could suddenly turn over
if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an
edge caves in.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your
foot on the ground.
DO not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area and in
watchful care of an adult other than the operator.
•
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the
area.
•
Before and when backing, look behind and down for
small children.
Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with the safe machine
operation.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
the machine. Children 14 years and over should only
operate machine under close parental supervision
and proper instruction.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure your
vision of a child or other hazard.
•
Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation.

Service
Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
a. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.
b. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may
cause a fire or explosion.
c. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
d. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel
vapors will accumulate in the area.

Never store the fuel container or machine inside
where there is an open flame or spark, such as a
gas hot water heater, space heater or furnace.
Never run a machine inside a closed area.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of
grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool at least 5
minutes before storing.
Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make
certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually
inspect blade for damage (e.g., excessive wear,
bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets
original equipment specifications.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly. Use all guards as
instructed in this manual.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug end thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before restarting and operating the mower.
Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For your
safety protection, frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer's recommended parts
when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when
servicing blade(s).
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during
operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down
before touching.
Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are
dangerous.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.
Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm
the environment and the ecology.
a. Prior to disposal, determine the proper method
to dispose of waste from your local office of
Environmental ProtectionAgency. Recycling
centers are established to properly dispose of
materials in an environmentally safe fashion.
b. Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do
not use food or beverage containers that may
mislead someone into drinking from them.
Properly dispose of the containers immediately
following the draining of fluids.
c. DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground,
down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake or
other body of water. Observe Environmental
Protection Agency regulations when disposing
of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries,
tires and other harmful waste.

IJ.I LLI
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WARNING

a. u_ Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately
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2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it
is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
Operate WALK-BEHIND
mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

UNPACKING
Removing
•
•

•
•

Loose Parts

From Crate

Remove all screws from bottom of the crate
using a 1/4" socket or a flat blade screwdriver.
Holding the sides of the crate firmly, lift the
crate up and keep it aside. Avoid tire
punctures.
Remove and discard plastic bag which covers
the unit.
Lift the rear of the mower and clear the bottom
of the crate. Repeat for the front.
Be sure parking brake is disengaged; roll unit
out of the crate's way.

You will find the following loose parts in the crate. To
identify these parts, see Figure 1. Remove loose
parts very carefully so as not to damage or lose any.
1. Steering wheel components: steering wheel, cap,
shaft, tube
2. Operator's manual (not shown in Figure 1)
3. Mulching plug & side-discharge chute
4. Oil drain sleeve
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Battery acid pack* (not shown in Figure 1)
Battery cover
ignition keys (net shown in Figure 1)
Steering gear cover
Bumper (optional)
Hitch Plate (optional)

* Not included as booso part if unit shipped with wet battery

Side-Discharge

Chute

Steering
Shaft

Mulching
Plug

Oil Drain
Sleeve
Wheel
Cap
_--_-_
Steering

Seat

Cover
Bahery
Steering
Wheel

Hitch Plate
(Optional)
Steering
Tube

Figure 1

Bumper

Steering
Gear Cover

Contents
INSTALLING

of Hardware

Pack

THE BATTERY

ATTACHING STEERING TUBE
Rex Screw
_$1/4-20
--

--4

°own
Rods

I'J

711-0222A

Battery Hold U
_'_\,Wing Nut
712-0397
ATTACHING

ATTACHING
WHEEL

SIDE-

DISCHARGE CHUTE
AND MULCHING PLUG

(_
_'_

.Wing Nut 712-0397__(_
Pushnut Fastener F

_'_

x 1.25

710-0958
<_---

Hex Lock Nut
1/4-20
712-0324

ATTACHING SEAT ASSEMBLY

STEERING

Hex Lock Bolt
_5/16-18 x 1.00

_ _ 4"_

726-0271
Hex Screws
1/4-20 x 2.75"-_+
710-0564

710-0643
J_" 710-0870

(_),_Belleville

Washer
736-0242

x375"

710-0825
ATTACHING

_i_

_4._

ATTACHING

ATTACHING CONTROLKNOBS

STEERING SHAFT

Screw
710-3217
Truss Head
Machine

(i_

Hex Nut 712-0142-_

Self-Tapping710.05991/4_20
thd.
Screw

STEERING GEAR COVER
Control Knobs
731-1918

_ _ _ _ _4_____
ATTACHING

_/_!0T_t! ping Screw
ATTACHING

OPTIONAL HITCH PLATE

5/16-18 x 0.75" ---,,Hex
Bolt
710-0118

LockWasher._/
736-0119

3/8-16 x 1.0"
HexBolt
710-0514_

_
Hex Nut

_,_

OPTIONAL BUMPER

GG -

2-0267

Flange Lock Nut
3/8-16 thd.
712-0431

Figure 2
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE in the engine. Be certain to service
engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
engine manua/ before operating your mower.

NOTE: Reference to front, rear, right or left hand side
of the mower is observed from the operating position.

Items Required
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

For Assembly

Fresh Gasoline
7/16" wrench or socket (2)
1/2"socket (1)
9/16" wrench or socket (1)
Phillips head screwdriver (1)
Flat head screwdriver (1)

All hardware necessary for assembling your
rider mower is included in the hardware pack.
See Figure 2 and get familiar with the
hardware before starting to assemble unit.

ASSEMBLY
Installing

Battery

WARNING: Battery acid must be handled
with great care as contact with it can burn
and blister the skin. Wear protective
clothing (goggles, rubber gloves and apron)
when working with it.

NOTE: Continue assembling the rider mower while
the battery is standing for 30 minutes (after filling with
acid), and later while you are charging the battery.
Follow the safety precautions mentioned previously.
Also remember to take added precaution, as stated
below, while activating the battery.

Always shield eyes, protect skin and
clothing when working near batteries.

WARNING: When not in use, keep the
terminal covers in place.

Always keep battery out of reach of
children.

Do not short battery terminals (avoid a
connection between the two battery posts
or between the positive terminal and the
frame of the riding mower).

Should battery acid accidentally splatter
into the eyes or onto the face, rinse the
affected area immediately with clean cold
water. If there is any further discomfort,
seek prompt medical attention.

Before installing battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
from your person.
Connect positive terminal first to prevent
sparks from accidental grounding.

If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with
clean water, then neutralize with a solution
of ammonia/water or baking soda/water.

Do not use the rider mower battery to start
other vehicles.

Since battery acid is corrosive, do not
pour it into any sink or drain. Before
discarding empty electrolyte containers,
rinse them with a neutralizing solution.

•

Never connect or disconnect charger clips
to battery while charger is turned on as it
can cause sparks.

•

Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes,
matches, lighters) away from the battery as
the hydrogen gas generated during
charging can be combustible.

•

•
•

As a further precaution, only charge the
battery in a well-ventilated area. Make
certain venting path of battery (drain tube) is
always open.

Antidote
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
eggs or vegetable oil. Seek medical help
immediately.
Eyes: Flush with cool water for at least 15
minutes, then get prompt medical attention.

Activating

the Battery

IMPORTANT: If your rider mower was shipped with a
wet battery, that is with the battery already filled with
electrolyte, skip the battery set-up section entirely
and go to "Installing the Battery" section on page 9.

•

Carefully remove electrolyte (battery fluid, acid)
pack from its box.
Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the cell
caps from the battery.
Open the carton containing the electrolyte
(acid) pack pouch. Cut 1/4" from the spout on
top of the acid pack.
Fill each cell of the battery up to the split ring.
Do not exceed the maximum fill level.
Allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes with
the caps off. The electrolyte level may drop due
to the chemical reaction in the battery. Add if
necessary.
Do not overfill the battery. Overfilling the battery
can cause leakage which can damage your
new dder mower.
Replace the cell caps on the battery.

Charging

the Battery

not
smoke. While
Keep the
batterythe
away
fromdo
WARNING:
charging
battery,
any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid
can cause an explosion.
After the battery has been charged, add
only distilled water. Do not add acid.
After filling with acid the battery has reached
85% charging capacity. A newly activated
battery will reach 100% capacity in 1 to 2.5
hours with a 3 ampere charge.

through the hole in the battery tray.
Pull up on the hold-down rods through the slot
on the battery cover and insert one wing nut on
each hold-down rod. Tighten the two wing nuts
to secure the battery to the unit. See Figure 4.

A battery charged by the alternator will have
the same life as a battery bench charged prior
to installation provided that the engine is run for
1 to 2.5 hours with a 3 ampere alternator for the
initial charge.
NOTE: After battery has been charged, add only
distilled water. Do not add electrolyte (battery fluid,
acid).

Wing Nut

Disposing of electrolyte
After filling the cells to the proper level, you may have
some extra electrolyte (battery fluid, acid) left over.
Follow the steps below for proper disposal.
•
Fill the plastic container halfway with tap water.
Put two tablespoons of baking soda in the
electrolyte/water mix. Fill rest of the container
with water.
•
Pour the baking soda, water and electrolyte
mix down the sink drain under running water.
•
Throw the plastic container in the garbage.
NOTE: The information listed above is for initial
charge. Refer to the Maintenance section of this
manual for battery care and charging instructions
afterregu_rusage.

Hok

Figure 4

Attaching
•

Steering Tube

Slide the steering tube into the steering support
bracket assembly.
Secure with hex screw and hex inserted lock
nut from the hardware pack. See Figure 5.

•

Installing the battery
Pivot the cover of the mower upwards as
shown in Figure 3.

Steering Tube-_--

Steering Support
Bracket Assembly

Cover

Install battery
here

Hex Screw

Lock Nut

Figure 5

Attaching Steering Gear Cover, Optional
Bumper & Optional Hitch Plate
Figure 3
Place the battery into the battery opening with
positive terminal toward the rear of the unit.
Make certain both the negative (black) cable
and the positive (red) cable are routed up
through the battery opening. See Figure 4.
Attach the positive (red) cable to the positive
terminal of the battery. See Figure 4. Secure
with hex bolt and nut provided with the battery.
Slide rubber boot over the positive terminal.
Attach negative cable to the negative terminal with
a hex bolt and nut provided. See Figure 4.
Hook the curved end of the hold-down rod

•

Align the two holes on the steering gear cover
with the two corresponding holes on the front
frame of the rider. See Figure 6A.
Insert two self-tapping screws from the
hardware pack through these two ho_es of the
gear cover and the frame as shown in Figure
6A. Secure tightly.
If your rider mower is equipped with the
optional Bumper, align the two holes at two
ends of the tube with the corresponding holes
on the front of the rider. See Figure 6B. Insert
the two hex bolts from hardware pack as Shown
and secure with the lock nut.

Align the holes on the hitch plate with the holes
on the rear frame assembly as shown in Figure
6C. Secure on each side with hex bolt, lock
washer and hex nut from the hardware pack.

Attaching
Control
Knobs
Attach control knobs to the shift lever and
throttle/choke control lever using truss head
machine screws and hex nuts. See Figure 8,

A
Lock
F

_-_

_,.--_

J Control Knob

NuI

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_ng

! -_

Secure _

_[_(_

Gee,
:.-:,!-"B'umpew

Cover
6,_ Screw

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C
Hitch Plate...,..,._(
Rear
\
Frame _

Figure 8
_

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Attaching

.ut

•

Figure 6

Attaching
•

Steering

Shaft

•

Slide the steering shaft over the steering tube
and secure with three self-tapping screws from
the hardware pack. See Figure 7.

•

Steering Shaft

Steering Wheel

With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, place the steering wheel over the
steering shaft, positioning the steering wheel as
desired. See Figure 9.
Place the bell washer with the cupped side
down over the steering shaft. Secure with hex
lock bolt.
Press the steering wheel insert onto the
steering wheel aligning the four tabs in the rear
of the steering wheel insert with the four slots in
the steering wheel so that the cap fits snugly.
See Figure 9,
Hex Lock Bolt
\
Steering

P_ell

Washer

Wheel

Steering
Secure with
self-tapping
screw

Steering Wheel
Insert

i
S
Figure 7

Figure 9
10

lot

Attaching

Side Discharge

Chute

side, or (iii) to mulch grass and recirculate clippings
back to the lawn. For the third option, attach the
mulching plug to the side-discharge chute and then to
the deck.

Your riding mower is shipped to you with the
grasscatcher fully assembled on the unit, A side
discharge chute and a mulching plug are included as
loose parts, Follow the instructions below to attach
the side-discharge chute,

Wing Nut_

!Side

Discharge Chute

WARNING: Do not operate the mower if
any one of the grasscatcher, discharge
chute or mulching plug is not firmly installed
on the mower.

Speed-

Pivot the cover up and lower the cutting height
adjustment lever to the lowest position.
Remove the two wing nuts (A and B in Figure
10) from two ends of the grasscatcher chute.

Nut

Hex Bolt

Mulching
Plug

Grasscatcher

Figure

Discharge

•

Wing
Nut B

Wing

•

gNutC

•
•
Figure 10

Loosen the two wing nuts (C and D in Figure
10) in the middle of the chute. Do not remove.
All four wing nuts (A, B, C, and D) hold the
chute to the deck frame.

•

Slide the grasscatcher chute to the right and
out of the deck frame.
Slide the side-discharge chute in and place it
on the deck so that the four wing nut positions
align with those on the deck.
Reinsert wing nuts A and B that you had earlier
removed. Tighten to secure.
Tighten the two wing nuts C and D. Check and
make sure that the side-discharge chute is
properly installed and the hardware tightly
secured.

Attaching

To assemble the mulching plug, put two hex
bolts through the mulching plug at the
respective openings.
Place speed nuts over the hex bolts.
Insert the plug into the side discharge chute
aligning the two slots on the two sides of the
side-discharge chute with those on the
mulching plug. See Figure 11.
Place wing nut on each of the hex bolts and
thread a few turns. Check that the plug is
aligned correctly within the discharge chute.
Tighten both wing nuts
To attach the mulching plug now to the unit,
follow instructions to attach side discharge
chute to the deck.

Installing

Win
Nut A

Seat and Safety Switch

Pivot the cover of the mower upwards.
Align the slots in the frame with the four holes
on the bottom of the seat and secure with four
self-tapping screws. See Figure 12.
Align the tabs on the safety switch with the
large cut-out on the bottom of the seat, push
the safety switch in and turn clockwise to lock.
See Figure 12.
Seeping

Mulch Plug

Screw

Alig_ safety switch and
turn _lockwise to secure

While operating your rider mower, you have three
options: (i) to collect grass clippings in the
grasscatcher, (ii) to discharge grass clippings on the

Figure 12

OPERATION
Know Your Rider Mower
Compare the illustrationson this page with your rider mower to familiarize yourself with the locationof various controls
and adjustments. The operation of any rider mower can result in foreign objectsbeing thrown into the operator's eyes,
causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.

Seat

Throttle/Choke
Control

Steering Wheel
J

Shift Lever

Grass
Indicator
--

Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Blade Engagement
Pedal

Ignition
Key
Side Discharge
Chute

Speed
Control
Pedal

\
Cutting
Deck

Brake
Pedal

Figure 13

Cover

Parking
Brake

Engine

Blade En
Pedal

Battery

Lock

Figure 14

Know the Controls

If your rider mower stops while going uphill,
stop the blade(s) and reverse downhill slowly.
Do not mow when children or others are
around. Never carry children.
Look down and behind before and while
reversing.
Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and
switches) in place and working.
Remove objects that could be thrown by the
blade(s).
Know location and function of all controls.
Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped
before placing hands or feet near blade(s).
Before leaving operator's position, disengage
blade(s), place the shift lever in neutral, engage
parking brake, shut engine off and remove key.

(Refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14.)
Throttle/Choke Control: Use to regulate the engine
speed and to start the engine.
Speed Control Pedal: Use to regulate the ground
speed of the rider mower.
Ignition Switch: Use to turn the engine ON or OFF.
Shift Lever: Use to change direction of the mower.
Grass Fill Level Indicator: Use to determine the
level of grass clipping in the bag and when to stop
and empty it.
Parking Brake:Use to stop the mower from moving
while parked.
Blade Engagement Pedal: Use to engage or
disengage the blade.

Stopping

Blade Lock: Use to lock blade at the engaged
position.

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•

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever: Use to raise and
lower the cutting deck which determines the cutting
height.

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•

Mower

Release blade engagement pedal all the way.
Release the speed control pedal and depress
the brake pedal.
When the mower comes to a complete stop,
place the shift lever in neutral.
Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the
parking brake knob.
Turn the ignition key to OFF position and
remove the key.

Brake Pedal: Use to stop the mower's forward or
reverse motion.

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Safety Interlock

Using Throttle/Choke

This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for
your protection. The interlock safety switches are
connected to the brake pedal, the blade engagement
pedal, the shift lever, and the seat.
The purpose of the safety interlock system is
threefold:
a to prevent the engine from starting unless
the brake pedal is depressed and the blade
engagement pedal is disengaged;
b. to shut off the engine if the blade pedal is
not disengaged when the shift lever is put
into reverse; and
c. to shut the engine off when the operator
leaves the seat without engaging the
parking brake.

The throttle/choke control is used to increase or

Control

decrease the speed of the engine.The FAST and the
SLOW positions are marked with illustrations of a
rabbit and a turtle respectively. See Figure 15.
•
For normal operation and when using a
grasscatcher, move the throttle/choke control
to the FAST position.
•
For maximum charging of the battery and also
for a cooler engine while running, move the
threttle/choke control to the FAST position.
•
For transport and to tow pull-behind
attachments, move the throttle/choke control to
the SLOW position.
•
Do not adjust the governor to increase or
decrease the engine speed. The governor is
set at the factory for maximum engine
performance, and should not be altered.

injury, do not operate the rider mower if the
WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious
interlock system is malfunctioning.

Using Shift Lever

To MaintainSafety

The shift lever is used to regulate the direction of your
rider mower. It can be set at forward, neutral, or
reverse settings. These settings, marked as F, N,and
R respectively, are located next to the shift lever on
the unit. See Figure 15.
•
Before you move the shift lever to any of the
positions, depress the brake pedal and stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the brake pedal.

WARNING: It is very important that you
maintain safety while operating your rider
mower, Observing the caution rules
mentioned below will enable you to enjoy
your rider mower.
Avoid serious injury or death.
Go up and down slopes, not across.
Avoid sudden turns.
Do not operate the unit where it could slip or tip.

Release the brake pedal. Stop the engine and
remove the ignition key. Now your rider mower
is parked.
To release the parking brake
•
Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake
will be automatically disengaged.
Before

Starting

service the engine with gasoline as described in the
engine manual.

is
running
or hot.
not smoke
while
filling
Never
fill fuel
tankDo
indoors,
or when
engine
up the gasoline tank.

Starting

Engine

(Refer to Figure 16,)
•
Attach the wire to the spark plug.
Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.
•
Set throttle/choke control in the CHOKE
Figure 15
Move the lever outwards (left) to remove the
locking pin from the lever and slide the lever to
the position desired. Look at the rear and make
sure the path is free of obstacles before
positioning the shift lever to the reverse.
Do not force the shift lever. If it does not shift,
release the brake pedal slightly to line up the
shifting collar in the transmission, then try to
move the shift lever.
Slowly release the brake pedal and take your
foot off the pedal. Always make sure that there
is no one in the way when you run the mower.

Adjusting

Cutting

position (all the way forward).
Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
Turn the ignition key to the START position. As
soon as the engine starts, let the key return to
the ON position.
Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE
position and into FAST throttle position.

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•

•

Place

Height

The deck cutting height adjustment lever is located on
the cover. For a representation of the cutting height
positions, refer to Figure 15.
•
Pull the lever out of the slot and slide it upward
or downward to the desired cutting height.
•
Lower the cutting height to mow close to the
ground.
Raise the deck height to the highest position
when you ride on a sidewalk or a road.
•
To mow tall or thick grass, move the cutting
height adjustment lever to the highest position
and cut. Then move the lever to a lower

st N

Hold straight

Move

to FAST

to ON

position and cut again.

Using Parking

Brake

Figure

To engage perking brake
•
Completely push the brake pedal down and
stop the unit.
With your right foot on the brake pedal, move
the shift lever to the neutral position.
Continuing to hold down the brake pedal with
your right foot, pull up the parking brake knob.
Make sure the parking brake holds the unit.

Starting
•

Mower

•

Depress the brake pedal so that the parking
brake is disengaged.
Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or

•

the REVERSE position as you desire. Look to
the rear and check before backing up,
Release the brake pedal.
Depress the speed control pedal.

•

To stop, release the speed control pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
Press the blade engagement pedal downward
until the blades are turning.The blades can be
engaged either while the mower is in motion or
while it is standing.
Your rider mower is equipped with a blade lock to
keep the blade engaged without the operator having
to depress the blade pedal continuously.
•
To engage the blade lock: While pressing
down on the blade pedal, push the blade lock
down with your heel. It should click into the
"blade engaged" position. To disengage the
blade lock, simply push clown on the blade
pedal and release the lock.

Tap the bag on the ground so that the three
legs of the bag press against the ground. The
bag lever should snap close while you push the
bag downwards.
Replace the bag on to the mower making sure
the bag is placed on the flange on top of the
discharge chute. Pivot the cover down.

Graaacatcher
Bag

WARNING: When the blades are engaged,
keep feet and hands away from the
discharge opening, the blades or any part
of the deck.

Stopping
•
•
•
•

Cover

Mower

Handle

NOTE: Do not leave the key in the ON position when
you are not operating the mower. Such action will
drain the battery dead.

Grass Fill Level Indicator
This indicator was designed to add convenience to
your riding mower. While the mower is running, air will
flow through the discharge chute and into the grass
catcher. If the grass catcher is empty, air flows
through easily pushing the ball up. If the grass
catcher is full, air does not flow through it allowing the
ball to fall. So if you see the white ball in the
grasscatcher fill level indicator falling down, you
should stop the mower and empty the bag.

Figure 17

Using The Mower
Observe the safety rules listed on pages 3-5 and t 3 of
this manual for safe operation of your mower.
•
Before mowing, make sure that the cuttingdeck is
leveled. For deck adjustment, refer to page 20.
•
You can engage the blade by pressing on the
blade engagement pedal with your left foot
while sitting on the operator's seat.
•
When mowing an area for the first time, watch
out for objects lying on the grass. If you strike a
foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire
from spark plug and thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage. Repair the damage
before operating it again.
Avoid scalping the lawn by adjusting the cutting
height upwards and/or sharpening the blades.
Mow at full throttle. Learn the terrain on which
you are mowing. For best mowing results, mow
only when the grass is dry.

To Empty Grasscatcher
•

•

Stop the mower completely, pull up on the
parking brake knob and take the ignition key
out. Get off the operator's seat.
Pivot the cover up. Pull up the grasscatcher
bag by the handle and take it to the proper
disposal site. See Figure 17.
Hold the bag away from your body. Push
down on the bag lever and let the bottom
section of the bag fall downwards. The grass
clippings will be disposed of from the
bottom.See Figure 17.
15

The recommended
below:

turn the ignition off. This will prevent the hot
engine exhaust gas from browning the grass.
Many communities no longer haul grass
clippings to landfills. Composting the clippings
from your grasscatcher is a viable solution. For
this you will have to empty the grasscatcher at
the designated composting site.
Your rider mower is equipped with a mulching
plug to mulch the grass and recycle into the lawn
instead of collecting in the grasscatcher bag.
Mulch only when the grass is dry. Mulching wet
grass may damage the underside of the deck
because wet grass tends to stick to it. Clean
deck thoroughly if you mulch wet grass.
For effective mulching, overlap mowing paths
so that the clippings are distributed evenly.

mowing pattern is given

Mow grass often and in regular intervals so that
you can cut only 1/3 of the grass blade in one
mowing.
To empty grass bag, stop the mower
completely, engage the parking brake, and

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to riding mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.

Adjustment to the brake pedal is made at the cable
end. See Figure 18.
•
Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off.
•
Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest
position.
•
Pivot the cover up and remove the
grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge
chute or the mulching plug from the mower.
•
Disconnect wire from the spark plug.
•
Locate the brake cable on the right side under
the front housing.
•
Using a pair of 1/2" wrenches, loosen the jam
nuts and back the cable out to tighten or
thread inward to loosen.
Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is
reached.

Brake Pedal Adjustment
During normal operation of the rider mower, the brake
is subject to wear and tear. Check the brake
periodically by carrying out the following test:
•
Release the parking brake and place the rider
mower in neutral. Depress the brake pedal and
try to rollthe rider mower. The tractor should not
move. If the tractor moves, adjust the brake.
WARNING: Do not adjust the brake while the
engine is running. Be sure to block the
wheels of the rider mower before making any
adjustments on the brake cable.

•

Unlock the parking brake and repeat the test
described above. Readjust if necessary.
Frame

Brake
Cable

Cable*

Jam Nuts

Loosen
*Same type of adjustment on both cables
(only one shown here)

Figure 18
16

Speed Control

Pedal Adjustment
Adjustment to the speed control pedal is made at the
cable end. See Figure 18.
•
Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off.
Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest
position.
Pivot the cover up and remove the
grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute
orthe mulching plug from the mower.
•
Disconnect wire from the spark plug.
Locate the speed control cable under the front
housing.
•
Loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to
tighten or thread inward to loosen.
•
Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is
reached.

Wheel Alignment
The front wheels should toe-in 1/16-5/16 inch, To
adjust toe-in, follow these steps:
Remove the 3/8" hex nut which holds the ball
joint to the steering segment, See Figure 19,
Adjust the ball joint in or out until the wheels
toe-in approximately 1/16-5/16" (Dimension
"B" should be approximately 1/16-5/16" less
than dimension "A"). See Figure 19.
Replace the ball joint into the steering segment,
and replace the 3/8" hex nut.
Blade

Brake/PTO

Adjustment

Seat Adjustment

The blade engagement pedal should be adjusted
so that if you depress it about 3/4" from the front of
the slot, it should start engaging the deck belt. The
PTO (power take off) switch is located in the blade
brake slot on the left side of the upper frame. See
Figure 20. The L_rake engagement pedal needs to
make contact with the PTO switch for the engine to
start.

The seat position on the rider mower can be adjusted
to maximize the operator's convenience,
Stop the mower completely and engage the
parking brake. Turn ignition off.
Pivot the cover up.
Loosen the four self-tapping screws on the
bottom of the seat.
•
Slide the seat forward or backward in the slot,
and position it as desired.
•
Retighten the four screws.

Under normal operation, the blade engagement pedal
should not requtre frequent adjustment. However,
perform the following test periodically and make sure
that it is in fine working condition.
Pivot the cover up and check if there is enough
slack on the deck engagement cable.
•
Depress the blade engagement pedal (about
3/4 inch) and check if the belt is engaging.
•
If the cable is tight or too loose or the belt is not
engaging, adjust the deck engagement cable.

•

Reconnect the spark plug wire and pivot the
cover down.

Hex Nut

€

Steering Segment
Ball Joint

Tie Rod

-A

_" /

front

(1/16-5/16"
Figure 19

B
less than A)

NOTE: You will have reached correct adjustment to
the deck engagement cable when the cable moves
approximately I/2" off center line in both directions.

Periodically check to see if these belts are too
loose or damaged through wear and tear. If so,
replace with new belt. While ordering these
belts, refer to the Parts List section in this
manual for the correct part number.

Adjustment to the blade brake will have to be made at
the cable end. See Figure 20.

Deck Belt
Deck
Engagement_

Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition
off. Pivot the cover up and remove the
grasscatcher. Remove the spark plug wire.
Put the deck at the lowest cutting height by
adjusting the cutting height adjustment lever to
the lowest position.
Working from the rear of the mower, remove
the hex nut and the lock washer on the right
side of the deck belt guard. You will need a
7/16" socket wrench with 6" extension to
remove this bolt.

=_// Hex
3 \\ Nut

Remove
self-tapping
screw
'\

Remove hex nut &
lock washer

Figure 20

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•
•

(View from underneath the mower while
working from the rear)

If the belt is slipping when you depress the
blade engagement pedal about 3/4", loosen the
two hex nuts on the cable. See Figure 20.
If the belt is engaging sooner than when the
blade engagement pedal is 3/4" from the PTO
switch, tighten both the hex nuts on the cable.
See Figure 20.
Repeat the blade engagement test and
readjust if necessary.
Pivot the cover back to its original position.

Figure 21
Using a 3/8" socket wrench, remove the selftapping screw that holds opposite side of the
deck belt guard. See Figure 21. Push the right
side of the deck belt guard forward and let it
drop down.
Using a 1/2" socket wrench, remove two selftapping screws, lock washer and hex nut that hold
the deck belt cover to the deck. See Figure 22.
For this, you will have to work from the top left
side of the mower. Remove the belt cover.

Belt Replacement
There are two drive belts and one deck belt in your
rider mower; follow the description below to identify
the belts.
1.
2.

Using a 9/16" wrench, loosen the hex nut on the
idler pulley. See Figure 22.
Remove belt from around deck pulley, idler
pulley, and the engine pulley.
Place the new belt around the deck pulley and
the engine pulley making sure that the belt is
routed inside the belt keepers. There are two

The lower drive belt goes from the variable speed
pulley to the transmission pulley.
The upper drive belt goes from the variable
speed pulley to the upper sheave of engine
pulley.
The deck belt goes from the deck pulley to the
lower sheave in engine pulley.

beltkeepersunderthegrasscatcher,
oneon
theidlerandtheotherunderthedeckbelt
cover.SeeFigure22.
Reinstall
thedeckbeltcoverandsecurewith
thetwoself-tapping
screwsandthelock
washerandhexnut.

the same location from where it was removed.
Upper Variable Speed Belt
•
Remove the engine pulley using a 9/16" socket
wrench with a 6" extension. The engine pulley
is located in front of the transmission.
Drop the engine pulley down and remove the
belt from around it.

NOTE: Belt keeper "A" must be mounted on the
outside of the belt.
Imaginary
Line

Belt
Keeper

•
•

Belt
Keeper "A"

Push the idler bracket to the right and remove
the belt. See Figure 23.
Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order.
Transmission

Variable Speed Pulley

Deck Belt
/

Hex
Nut

Spring
Loaded
Idler

Self-Tapping
Screw

Transmission
Pulley

Pulley

Figure 22

View from underneath the mower while
working from the rear

Make sure to align the belt keeper in line with
the frame. See Figure 22. NOTE: An imaginary
line between the belt keeper and idler pulley
should be parallel to frame as shown above.
Again working from under the rear of the
mower, reinstall the rear deck belt guard.
Replace the grasscatcher and pivot the cover
back.

Figure 23

Fuse Replacement
The fuse is located next to the spark plug under the
rear frame. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. If the
fuse blows, the source problem must be corrected or
the new fuse will blow again.
Check for loose connections in the fuse holder and
replace holder if necessary. A dead shod may be in the
cranking or charging circuit where insulationmay have
rubbedthrough and exposed the bare wire, Replace the
wire or repair with electrician'stape if the wire strands
have not been damaged. Also lookfor a wire pinched
between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe or
muffler, or rubbedagainst a moving part.
•
Stop the rider mower and engage the parking
brake. Remove the ignition key.
•
Pivot the cover up. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it.
•
Pull the fuse out of the lead wire.
•
Replace with new automotive fuse.
•
Make sure to reconnect the spark plug wire
before pivoting the cover back.

Lower Variable Speed Belt
•
Remove the rear deck belt guard following first
five steps for deck belt removal on page 17,
Remove belt from the engine pulley.
•
Push the spring loaded idler, located on the left
side of the transmission, to the right. Remove
belt from around the idler and then the
•

•

D_ck Belt
Guard

transmission pulley. See Figure 23.
Using a 9/16" socket, remove bolt, spacer and
the flat washer from the variable speed pulley.
See Figure 23. Drop the pulley down and
remove the belt.
Replace new belt and reassemble following
above instructions in reverse order.
Make sure that the belt is routed inside of belt
keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in
19

Adjusting

the Deck

Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Please note that the valve stems on
the front wheels of this rider mower are on the inside
of the wheels.

•

Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the
machine with clean cloth.

•

Clean the underside of the blade housing after
each mowing. Do not let clippings or debris
accumulate around the blade which may cause
rust on the deck.

The front of the deck should be approximately 1/4" to
3/8" lower than the rear of the deck. To maintain that,
you may have to adjust the deck pitch. In the case of
uneven cut, you will have to level the deck. For both
adjustments, follow the steps below:
NOTE: Check pressure of all four tires before levelling
the deck. Recommended tire pressure is 12 p.s.L
•

•
•
•

Engine

Using a brush or cloth, remove grass, chaff or
debris from the finger guard on the engine daily
to prevent overheating of the engine. Do not
clean with a forceful spray of water since water
contaminates the fuel system.
Keep the governor linkage, springs and
controls free of debris.
If engine muffler is equipped with spark
arrester screen, remove and clean the screen
regularly. Replace if damaged or plugged with
debris. Clean muffler area and remove any
grass or other debris before operating the unit.

Place the deck in the engaged position.
Loosen the top hex nut out of the three nuts
that hold the hex bolt and the ferrule on the

•

deck hanger link assembly. See Figure 24. Do
not try to loosen or tighten the bottom nut.
Loosen the second nut up or down as
necessary. See Figure 24.
When desired adjustment is reached, retighten
the two nuts.

Throttle/Choke

Adjust both sides if necessary.

Refer to separate engine manual,

Control

Adjustment

Hex Nut

Deck.Hanger.
inK Assembly

Place deck in
engaged
position
ut

Figure 24

MAINTENANCE
General
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•

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•
•

Recommendations

balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver.
Remove metal from the heavy side until it
balances evenly.

Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
The warranty on this rider mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value from
the warranty, operator must maintain the rider
mower as instructed in this manual.
Changing of engine governed speed will void
engine warranty.
Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.

Reaasembly
•
Before reassembling the blade to the unit,
lubricate the spindle with light oil (or engine oil).
•
Be sure to properly align "star" fitting on blade
with "star" on spindle.
•
When replacing the blade, be sure to install the
blade with the side of the blade marked
"Bottom" (or with part number) facing the
ground when the mower is in the operating
position.
Blade Mounting Torque: 70/90 foot-pounds
maximum.

disconnect
sparkstop
plug
before
WARNING: the
Always
thewire
engine
and
performingany maintenance or adjustments.

Cutting

NOTE: To ensure safe operation, all nuts and bolts
must be checked periodically for correct tightness.

Blade
Oil Drain

Removal
WARNING: Protect your hands by wearing
heavy gloves or using a rag to grasp the
cutting blade.
•
•

Sleeve

Your rider mower has a plastic oil drain sleeve packed
with the loose parts for your convenience in draining
oil from the crankcase.
•
To drain the oil, snap small end of the oil drain

Remove the 5/8" hex flange nut which holds
the blade to the blade spindle.
Remove blade from the spindle. Bee Figure 25.

sleeve onto oil sump. See Figure 26.
Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable
container.

Sleeve

De¢_

Oil Drain

/
Flang/eNut

Blade
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
•
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
•
Poor engine performance and flooding usually
indicates that the air cleaner should be

Figure 25
Sharpening
•
When sharpening the blade, follow the original
angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely
important that each cutting edge receives an
equal amount of grinding to prevent an
unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration when rotating at high
speeds, may cause damage to the mower and
could break causing personal injury.
•
The blade can be tested for balance by

•

serviced. Service air cleaner as per the engine
manual. Clean frequently under extremely
dusty conditions.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing

season.Checkenginemanualforcorrectplug
typeand gap specifications.

Blade Assembly
•

NOTE: Your engine is equipped with a resistor spark
plug, When replacing plug, make sure to use resistor
type.

Pivot Points
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least
once a season.

Fuel Filter
Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel
filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or
discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter
through your engine authorized service dealer.

Lubrication

Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle
only while reassembling the blade either after
sharpening or replacement.

Steering Shaft and Gear
•
Lubricate steering shaft and spline at least
once a season with light oil.
Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears
with automotive multi-purpose grease every 25
hours of operation or once a season.

(Refer to Figure 27)

Linkage
Lubricate all deck linkage and height
adjustment linkage with a light oil.
Front Wheels

UBE

•

Lubricate at least once a season with
automotive multi-purpose grease.

Engine
•
Maintain the engine as recommended in the
separate engine manual.

Battery Care
NOTE: If your rider mower was shipped with a wet
battery which is maintenance-free, skip the battery
care instructions.

LUBE

Check fluid level
LUBE

Check electrolyte level once a month. If the
level falls lower than middle of upper level, add
distilled water to restore level. Never add acid
to raise the electrolyte level.

LUCre

After adding water, charge the battery to mix
water and electrolyte.

Always keep the battery clean.
Apply grease around terminals to prevent
corrosion.
NOTE: After operating the rider mower for a long
period of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it
can overheat and lose fluid.
Battery Recharging
Recharging is necessary if the battery sits unused for
longer than one month. Charge battery with a current
of 1 to 1.5 amps.
LUBE
before
reassemblin

battery, follow these instructions to prevent
WARNING: When removing or installingthe
the screwdriver from shorting against the
frame.

Viewed from the bottom

Figure 27: Lubrication Chart

solution. If necessary, scrape the battery
terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits.
Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease
or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

Removing the Battery:
Disconnect the negative cable first, then the
positive cable.
Installing the Battery:

Battery Failures

•

Place the battery in its assigned position. For
location and set-up, refer to Figure 4.

•

Connect the positive cable first, then the
negative cable.

Some common causes for battery failure are: incorrect
initial activation, lack of water, adding chemicals other
than water after initial activation, undercharging,
overcharging, freezing, corroded connections etc.
These failures do not constitute warranty.

Jump Starting:
First, connect end of one jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the good battery, then the
other end to the positive terminal of the dead
battery.

Tires
Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 12 p.s.i. Maximum tire pressure
under any circumstance is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on all tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim
is clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire
and the rim generously. Never inflate to over 30
p.s.i, to seat beads.

Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to the frame
of the unit with the dead battery.

could cause sparking, and the gas in either
WARNING: Failure to use this procedure
battery could explode.

WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30
p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause tire/
rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to
cause serious injury,

Cleaning the battery
•

Clean the battery by removing it from the unit
and washing with baking soda and water

OFF-SEASON

STORAGE

If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.

Battery
•
Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of
its charge each day when the unit is not used.
NEVER store battery without a full charge.
Recharge battery before returning to service or
every two months, whichever occurs first.
•
When storing unit for extended periods,
disconnect battery cables and remove the
battery from the unit.
•
Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder
head fins, blower housing, rotating screen and
muffler area.

Rider Mower
•
Clean the engine and the entire unit
thoroughly.
•
Lubricate all pivot points. Wipe the entire
machine with an oiled rag to protect the
surfaces.
•
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store
next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
•
When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care
should be taken to rustproof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially any chains, springs, bearings and
cables.

Engine
•
Refer to the engine manual for storage
instructions. Make sure to store the engine
properly so that your equipment can work
smoothly afterwards.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
General

Problems

Trouble
Excessive vibration

Mowerwill not
discharge grass or
leaves uncut strips

Remedial Action

Possible Cause
1. Bent or damaged blade

2. Bent blade.

Stop engine immediately. Check all
pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts
for tightness and spindle damage.
Tighten or replace any damaged parts
Stop engine immediately. Replace
damaged blade. Only use original
equipment blades.

1. Throttle must be set at full throttle.
2. Use lower ground speed. Slower the
ground speed, better the quality of cut.
3. Raise the deck.
4. Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip
problem only).

1. Engine speed low.
2. Speed selection.
3. Cutting height set too low.
4. Blades short or dull.

Belt Problems
Trouble
Broken Belt

Belt comes off

Possible Cause

Remedial Action

Sudden stop or shock load to belt

Incorrect belt used

Belt engaged abruptly

Defective or damaged belt

3. Engage belt slowly by depressing the
blade engagement pedal slowly.
4. Replace* with proper belt. Follow
instructions in Service and
Adjustments section.

1. Belt too loose; stretched

1. Readjust belt. Replace if needed.
Follow instructions for belt
replacement in the Service and
Adjustments section.
2. Replace. Orderwith correct part
number from Parts List in this manual.

2. Broken or weak idler spring
Belt shreds

inspect rider for cause such as foreign
obiects stuck in between deck and
frame or belt path. Remove
obstruction and check * for damage.
Replace belt if needed.
2. Replace* with proper belt. Check Parts
list m this manual for correct part
number.
1

1. Belt guides or guards incorrectly adjusted

2. Pulleys not aligned

3. Pulley rusted or in otherwise bad condition;
frozen bearing

1. Adjust belt guides and guards so that
these are approximately 1/16 to 1/8
inch from belt when engaged.
2. Realign pulleys to be within
approximately 1/16 inch of each other.
Check with straight edge. Make sure
fastening hardware is tight.
3. Replace pulleys. Order with correct part
number from the Parts List in this
manual. Adjust new pulleys to 1/16 inch.

*Do not use a screwdriver to push or pry belt on to pulley. This may damage internal cords.

Engine Problems
Trouble
Engine will not crank

Remedial Action

Possible Cause
1. Safety switch button not depressed

2. Battery installed incorrectly

3. Battery dead or weak.

4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker

Engine cranks but
will not start

5. Engine ground wire loose.

5. Make sure the black ground wire runs from
engine to frame or mounting bolt.

1. Throttle/choke not in starting position.

1. Check owner's guide for correct position for
throttle control/choke for starting.
2. Gasoline tank empty. Fill with gasoline.
3. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if
necessary.
4. Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead.
Hold spark plug lead away from engine block
about 1/8". Crank engine. There should be a
spark. If not, have engine repaired at
authonzed engine service dealer.
5. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug
lead to spark plug. Ground the spark plug
body against the engine block. Crank the
engine. The spark plug should fire at the
electrode. Replace if it does not.
6. If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not
start. ,Clean or replace as recommended by
the engine manufacturer.

2. No fuel to the carburetor
3. Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged
4. No spark to spark plug

5. Faulty spark plug

6. Dirty air cleaner

Engine smokes

1. There are two switches in the starting circuit
of your unit. Make sure that the actuator is
fully depressing both switch buttons. Brake
pedal must be depressed and blade
engagement pedal disengaged.
2. Install the battery with negative terminal
attached to the black ground wire. Attach the
positive terminal to the red wire which goes to
the solenoid. Charge the battery fully before
installation,
3. Check fluid level in battery. If fluid level is low,
fill to just below split rings with water. Charge
with 6 AMP charger until fully charged. If this
does not work, replace battery.
4. Replace fuse following instructions on page
19.

1. Engine oil has been overfilled
2. Dipstick not seated or broken
3. Engine loses crankcase vacuum

Replace
part.
heck oildefective
level.
Engine breather defective. Replace.

NOTE: For problems beyond those listed here, please contact the local authorized service
dealer or call the Customer Support Service line listed on page 2 of this manual.

PARTS LIST
Steering

Wheel

Ref.
No.

Part No.

Code

Description

731-1869

Steering Wheel: 4 Spoke

731-1904

Steering Wheel Cap

Ref.
No.

Part No.

Code

Description

731-1877

Steering Column: Green

731-1918

Control Knob: Yellow

712-0142

Hex Nut 8-32

710-3217

Pan Head Machine Screw #8-32

710-0599

Hex Screw Tr 1/4-20 x .50"

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add
the applicable color code, wherever
needed, to the part number to order a
replacement part. For instance, if a part
numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster
Gray, the part number to order wourd be
700-xxxx-062.
Yard-Man Green: 0665
Yard-Man Yellow: 0674
Powder Black: 0637

5
26

25
\\

4
15
22

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add
the applicable color code, wherever
needed, to the part number to order a
replacement part. For instance, if a part
numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster
Gray, the part number to order would be
700-xxxx-062.
Yard-Man Green: 0665
Yard-Man Yellow: 0674
Powder Black: 0637

7
15

Ref.
No.

Part No.

17962

650-0007

683-0033A

683-9178A

Code

Description

Ref.
No,

Part No.

Code

Description

Switch Plate

723-0156

Ball Joint

Steering Tube Assembly

731-o511

Trim Strip

! Steering Support Bracket

735-0265

Floor Pad: LH

Front Axle Assembly: RH

735-0266

Floor Pad: RH

736-0105

Bell Washer

683-0179A

Front Axle Assembly: LH

710-0224

Hex Screw AB

736-0119

Lock Washer

710-0459A

Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Gr.5
Special

736-0160

Flat Washer

736-0169

Lock Washer

736-0187

Flat Washer

736-0196

Flat Washer

736-9242

Belleville Washer

736-0272

Flat Washer

736-0320

Flat Washer

AB Screw 1/4-14 x 0,625"

736-3078

Flat Washer

Self-Tapping Screw 5/16-18 x
0.75"

738-0541

Spacer

738-3089A

Steering Adapter
Hex Flange Bearing

710-0643

Lock Screw 5/16-16 x 1.0" Gr.5

710-0669

Hex Screw 1/2-13 x 0,75"

710-0837

Oval Csunk Screw #10-16 x
0.625"

11
12
13

710-0958

!710-1017
710-1611

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.25 Gr.5
Special

710-3008

Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 9,75"

741-0225

712-0116

Lock Nut 3/8-24

741-0356

Bearing: Steering Column

712-0206

Hex Nut 1/2o13

747-0955

Tie Rod

712-0241

Hex Nut

748-0290

Pinion Gear

712-0267

Hex Nut

750-0532

Spacer

712-0324

Lock Nut 1/4-20

783-0411

Gear: Steering Segment

712-0411

Lock Nut

783-0565A

Upper Frame Cover

714-0470

Cotter Pin

783-0566A

Lift Plate

Operation

Control
15

\
31

17 _,

\
3
12

35
\

\
!4

"28
13

\
48

\32

NhOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
e list of color codes below. Please add
the applicable color code, wherever
needed, to the part number to order a
replacement part. For instance, if a part
numbered 700-xxxx 'is painted Oyster
Gray, the part number to order would be
700-xxxx-062.
Yard-Man Green: 0665
Yard-Man Yellow: 0674
Powder Black: 0637

Ref.
No.

Part No.

Description

Ref.
No.

Part No.

Description

683-0155

Brake Pedal Assembly

736-0329

Lock Washer

683-0156

Variable Pedal Assembly

736-0608

Spring Washer

683-0275

Deck Pedal Assembly

736-3000

Flat Washer

683-0161

Shift Cam Assembly

736-3019

Flat Washer .531 X 1.062 X. 134

710-1017

Ab Screw 1/4-14 X .625

736-3020

Flat Washer .271 X .630 X .065

711-0701

Clevis Pin

738-0255

Shoulder Screw .375 Dia X .18

711-1156

Shaft

738-0373

Shoulder Screw

712-0287

Hex Nut 1/4-20

738-0974

712-0324

Lock Nut 1/4-20

Shoulder Screw .375 X .380 X
1/4-20

712-3017

Hex Nut 3/8-16

741-0591

Flange Bearing

746-0935A

Shift Cable

746-0936

Variable Drive Cable

746-0937

Brake Cable

746-0940

Deck Cable

714-0104

internal Cotter Pin

714-0111

Hairpin Clip

714-0470

Hairpin Clip

720-0166

Ball Knob

731-0405

Snap-on Bushing

746-0964

Throttle Choke Cable: 67"

747-0963

Brake Rod

747-0964

Brake Lock Out Rod

750-0736

Shoulder Spacer

Deck Pad

783-0473

Brake Lock Out Bracket

Drive Pad

783-0525

Self-Propelled Pedal Link

726-0450

Plug Cap

731-1913

Stop Lever

732-0865

TorsionSpring

732-0815

ExtensionSpring

21
22

735-0262
735-0261

735-0263

Brake Pad

736-0117

Flat Washer 3/8 X .620 X .033

783-0593A
783-0794

Shift Lever
N

Bracket: Lock-out Pedal

736-0159

5/16 Washer

736-0169

Lock Washer

726-0157

Cable Tie

736-0187

Flat Washer

736-0300

Flat Washer .406 I,D. x .875
O.D.

736-0272

Fiat Washer .510 X 1.00 X .060

726-0100

736-0133

Flat Washer .406 x 1.25 x .10

Push Cap

Deck Hanger Link

4/
23

3O
11
4

Ref.
No.

Part

No.

Code

Ref,
No.

Description

Part No.

Description

Code

683-0152

Pivot Link Assembly

732-0829

Extension Spring

710-0376

Hex Screw 5/16-18 X 1.00 Gr.5

732-0837

Torsion Spring

710-3230

Hex Bolt 1/2-13 X 2.75 Gr.5 Special

736-0119

711-0332

Lift Bracket

736-0140

711-1120

Lift Rod

736-0169

Lock Washer

711-3319

Ferrule

736-0275

Flat Washer 5/16

712-3008

Jam Nut 3/8-16

738-0145

Shoulder Screw

712-3010

Hex Nut 5/16-18

738-0183

Shoulder Screw

712-0266

Hex Cent. Lock Nut 3/8-16

738-0958

Shoulder Spacer

712-3048

Hex Jam Nut 1/2-13 Gr.5

783-0435

Upper Deck Link

714-0104

Cotter Pin

783-0437

Axle Bracket: Rear

714-0147

Cotter

783-0440

Lower Link

714-3010

Cotter Pin

736-0257

720-0298

Handle Grip

683-0194

Gr. 5

Lock Washer 5/16
N

Flat Washer .385 I.D. x .620 O,D.

Flat Washer .526 I.D. x 1.262 O.D.
Crossbar LiftLink

Transaxle Assembly

Ref.
No.

Part No.

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add
the applicable color code, wherever
needed, to the part number to order a
replacement part. For instance, if a part
numbered
700-xxxx is painted Oyster
Gray, the part number to order would be
700-xxxx-062.
Yard-Man Green: 0665
Yard-Man Yellow: 0674
Powder Black: 0637

Description

629-0865

Harness Assembly Adapter

710-1208

Hex "IT Screw5/16-18 x 3.50

710-0227

Hex Washer Head SelfTap.Scew

710-0805

Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 1.5 Gr. 5

710-0642

Thd. Forming Scr. 1/4-20x .75

712-3010

Hex Nut 5J16-16

714-0115

Cotter Pin

726-0320

_nsulator Nut Plate

783-0809

725-1713A

SpringSwitch

736-0289

Shoulder Bushing

736-0119

Lock Washer 5/16

736-0173

FiatWasher
.28 I.D.x .74 O.D. x ,083

750-1064

Spacer

783-0433A

Shift Lever

783-0691

Transaxle Bracket

683-0149A

Frame Assembly

736-3013

FlatWasher

783-0437

Rear Axle Bracket

729-0266

InsulationConnector

13
5

Code

Transaxle Support Bracket

Variable Drive:

\--13

Ref.
No.

Pa_ No.

Code

Description

683-0147

Idler Bracket Assembly

710-0134

Hex Screw 3/8-24

x 1.00

710-0191

Hex Screw 3/8-24

x 1.25

710-0902

Cap Screw 3/8-24

x 3.75

710-1611

Ref.
No.

Pa_ No.

Code

Description

736-0219

Bell Washer .406 I.D. x 1.13
O.D.

736-0247

Flat Washer 3/8 x 1.25 O.D,

736-0427

Belleville Washer .567 x 1.125
x .06

Pan Head TL Screw 5/16-18 x
.75

738-0968

Shoulder Spacer

710-3096

Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 2.0 Special

741-0405

Bearing

712-0116

Jam Lock Nut 3/8-24

750-0705

Spacer

712-0241

Hex Nut 3/8-24

754-0453

V-Belt

712-3017

Hex Nut 3/8-16

756-0116

Idler Pulley

712-3035

Hex Jam Nut 9/16-18 (Gr, 6)

756-0650

Transmission PuUey

714-0114

Square Key

756-0658

Engine Pulley

717-0864

Variable Speed Pulley Assembly

756-0981

Flat Idler Pulley

732-0814

Extension Spring

783-0528

732-0815

Extension Spring

736-0171

Lock Washer 7/16 I.D.

28
29

783-0529
736-0169

3
4

Idler Bracket
Cable Bracket
Lock Washer 3/8 I.D.

Upper Frame
2O
\

18
&

17
30

9
!

15
_25

33
31

3
14

Ref.
No.
1

Pad No,

Code

783-0605

Description
Deck

Ref.
No.

Part NO.

Code

Description

725-0157

Cable Tie

Upper

714-0470

Gear Cover

714-0147

Hairpin Clip
Hairpin Clip

Stabilizing

Bracket

783-0564A

783-0811

Steering

683-0264

Front Channel

714-0104

783-0554

Cam Bracket

712-0271

783-0414A

Frame

Rail: Rear

712-0265

783-0413

Frame

RaiI--L.H,

711-1165

783-0412A

711-0332

747-0985

Deck

710-1611

736-3019

Flat Washer

.531 X 1.062 X .134

710-1017

3-1-Screw 5/16-18 x .75
Torx Mach. AB Scr. 1/4-14 x 0.625"

736-0275

Flat Washer

5/16

710-0599

Hex i-r Screw 1/4-20

736-0187

Flat Washer

.64 I.D. X 1.24 X .06

683-0163A

Steering Support Bracket

736-0101

Flat Washer

3/8 X 1,00 X .030

683-0160

735-0271

Rubber

Bumper

683-0142

Pivot Bracket Ass'y.: Hood
Pivot Bar Assembly

735-0199A

Rubber

Bumper

732-0829

Extension

726-0272

Clamp:

Front Frame:

Assembly

Frame RaiI--R.

Rod

Hairpin Clip
Hex Nut
! Hex Nut 1/4-20
Clevis Pin
LiftBracket Pin

749-1099

Spring

712-0431

Front Bumper (Optional)
Lock Nut 3/8-16"

9/16 dia.

710-0514

Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1.0" Gr. 5*

"Applicable only with the optional bumper tube (reference no. 36)
34

Frame Assembly

z47
33

9
36
16

_,:_39

43
\

22
44
\

20
15

37
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add
the applicable color code, wherever
needed, to the part number to order a
replacement part. For instance, if a part
numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster
Gray, the part number to order would be
700-xxxx-062.
Yard-Man Green: 0665
Yard-Man Yellow: 0674
Powder Black: 0637

Ref.
No.

Part No.

I Code

Description

Ref.
No.

Part No.

Description

Code

683-0149A

Frame Assembly

731-0708

Battery Cover

683-0190

Frame Rail Support: RH

731-1682A

Oil Drain Sleeve

731-1945

Engine Duct

683-0191

Frame Rail Support: LH

683-0192

Muffler Pipe Extension

732-3080

Compression Spring

710-0148

Hex FI. Screw #8-32 x 6.375

735-0273

Rubber Washer

710_157

Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 ° Gr.5

736-0119

Lock Washer

736-0123

Flat Washer

710-0624

Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.5" Gr,5

710-0654A

Hex Washer Head ]-r Screw 3/816 x 1.o"

736-0159

5/16 Washer

736-0169

Lock Washer

719-0871

Hex Slot Sems Screw #10-32 x
0.38

736-0188

736-0400

736-0607

Lock Washer

710-1237

Hex Washer 77- Screw #10-32 x
0.625"

Flat Washer

i Flat Washer
I

710-1611

77- Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75"

737-0169

Motor Oil

710-1653

Machine Screw #10-32 x 0.5"

738-0960

Shoulder Screw

710-3015

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 0,75"

741-0516

Flange Bearing

711-0222A

Battery Hold-down Rod

741-0591

Flange Bearing

712-0271

Hex Sems Nut 1/4-20

7518213146

712-0291

Lock Nut 1/4-20

751-0535

712-0397

Wing Nut with Bell Washer

751-0656

712-3017

Hex Nut

783-0417

712-3057

Hex Nut 5/16-24 Gr,5

783-0624

725-0157

Cable Tie

783-0630

726-0205

Hose Clamp

783-0561

726-0209

Cable Tie

710-0118

712-0267

Throttle Casing Clamp
I
! Fuel Line Hose
I Fuel Tank
i

*Applicable only with the optional hitch plate (reference no. 45)

Transaxle Support Bracket
Battery Bracket
Fuel Tank Bracket
i

Hitch Plate (Optional)
Hex Bolt*
I Hex Nut*

Hood Assembly
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add
the applicable color code, wherever
needed, to the part number to order a
replacement part. For instance, if a part
numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster
Gray, the part number to order would be
700-xxxx-062.
Yard-Man Green: 0665
Yard-Man Yellow: 0674
Powder Black: 0637

\
'\

\
\

Ref.
No.

Part No.

710-0599

Code

Ref.
No.

Part No.

Hex Hd. 'l-r Screw 1/4-20
x 0,5

763-0445

Hood

783_0446

Plate: Hood

710-0870

Hex Washer Hd. TT
Screw 3/8-16 x 0.62

783-0447

Hood Bracket

710-1017

Torx Head AB screw 1/414 x 0.625

783-0448

Hood Bracket:
Reinforcement

720-0238

783-0449

Rod End Grip

Hinge Bracket: Rear

720-3026

783-0451A

Pivot Plate: Rear Hood

Edge Trim

783-0545

Hood Screen

783-0562

Hinge Bracket: Front

757-0364A

Seat

Description

731-0511

I Trim Strip

731-1691

Grass Bag Lens

783-0410

Bracket Reinforcement:
Hood

Code
Description

Wheel Assembly
Ref.
No,

Description

737-0288

Grease Fitting (Not Shown)

736-0285

Flat Washer .635 x 1.589 x .060

736-0242

Bell Washer .345 I.D. x .88 O.D.
x .06

714-0115

Hairpin Clip

710-0627

Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75

634-0139

Rear Wheel 16,0 x 6.5 x 8.0

634-0169

736-0366

/
/

Code

Pa_ No.

Ref.
No.

Pa_ No,

Front Wheel 11.0 x 4.0 x 4.0
N

Flat Washer 5/8 I.D. x 1.00.D.

Code

Description

727-0425A

Spring Clip

731-1825

Hubcap:

734-1788A

Hubcap: Yellow--8"

Yellow_.0"

Three-In-One

Mowing Deck
Ref.
No,

16
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add
the applicable color code, wherever
needed, to the part number to order a
replacement parL For instance, if a part
numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster
Gray, the part number to order would be
700-xxxx-062.
Yard-Man Green: 0665
Yard-Man Yellow: 0674
Powder Black: 0637

Part No.

Code

Description

618-0250

683-0150C

683-0159

Brake Bracket Assembly

683-0173

Deck Belt Cover

747-1172

710-0134

Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .62

710-0191

Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8

710-0347

Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 Gr. 5

710-0599

Self-Tapping Washer Head
Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .5

710-0650

Hex Washer Self-Tapping
Screw 5/16-18 x .75

710-0672

Hex Cap Scr.5/16-24 x 1.25(Gr.5)

710-1611

Torx Head Screw 5/16-18 x .75

712-0241

Hex Nut 3/8-24

712-0287

Hex Nut 1/4-20

712-0397

Wing Nut With Bell Washer

Spindle Assembly
N

Deck Assembly

Belt Keeper

712-0417A

Flange Nut 5/8-18

712-3017

Hex Nut 3/8-16

712-3057

Hex Nut 5/16-24

714-0470

Cotter Pin

726-0201

Speed Nut

726-0233

Push Nut

732-0429A

ExtensionSpring

736-0101

Flat Washer 3/8 x 1,00 x .030

736-0119

Lock Washer 5/16

736-0169

Lock Washer 3/8

736-0289

Bushing

736-0300

Flat Washer .406 x .875 x .059

736-0329

Lock Washer

736-0343

Flat Washer .330 x 1.25 x .120

738-0968

Spacer

742-0651

Three-in-one Blade

747-0957

Link Rod

747-0972

Belt Keeper

754-0754

V Belt

756-0627

Flat Idler Pulley

783-0463

Idler Bracket

783-0529

Cable Bracket

783-0569A

783-0781

783-0594

Deck Plate
N

Deck Skirt
Deck Cable Bracket

Deck Accessory--Th

ree-ln-One
Ref.
No,
1

14
26

/
10

12
18

Pad No.

Code

Description
Flow indicator Assembly

631-0060
631-0080

710-0166

Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0

710-0286

Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5"

710-0456

Hex Screw #10-16 x 0.5"

7t0-0564

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 2.75"

710-0642

Self-Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x
0,75"

710-0825

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 3.75"

710-0924

Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75"

711-0415

Clevis Pin

712-0271

Hex Seres Nut 1/4-20

712-0298

Jam Nut

712-0397

Wing Nut

714-0115

Cotter Pin

Grass Bag Assembly

726-0271

Speed Nut

731-1441

Bag Handle

731-1743A

Discharge Chute: Grass Bag

731-1744

Side-Discharge Chute

731-1745A

Mulching Plug

732-0839

Bag ReleaseLever

732-0841

Torsion Spring

732-0854

Clip Spdng

736-0173

FlatWasher

736-0329

LockWasher

763-0544

Grass Bag Screen

783-0575A

Pivot Bracket

783-0645

Deflector Plate

Wire Diagram
RED/WHITE

YEWBLK
YELLOW
SEAT SWITCH
725-3234
BATTERY BOOT COVER
RED

725-1727

GREEN

IGNITION

725-0267
RED/WriT

REVERSE SW
725-!643

YELLOW
ORG/BLK
BRAKE SW
725-1657A

YEIJBLK

ENGINE

RED
RED
SOLENOfD
725-1426

RELAY
725-1648

RED

BAT3-ERY
725-1695

GREEN

FUSE
725-1381

°l

GREEN

COMPLETE

WIRE HARNESS (629-0902)

RELAY
725-1648

Single Speed Transmission--L.H.

(Part No. 618-0251A)

Ref.
no,

Part No.

Code

Description

618-0232

618-0248

Drive Shaft assembly: LH Brake

618-0072B

Upper Housing Assembly

611-0114

Detent Shaft Assembly

661-0006

Brake Yoke Assembly: LH

710-1206

Hex Washer Hal."IT Screw 1/4-20 x 2.37 Gr.5

710-1325

Hex Washer Hd, TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1.65

717-0678

Brake Puck

719-0313B

Lower Housing

Differential Assembly: Single Speed

732-0663

Spring Detent

737-0148

Grease

741-0862

Ball Detent

761-0202

Brake Disc

777-6318

Label

MANUFACTURER'S

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR:

YaRD'MaN:)//
For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase
within the United States of America, its possessions
and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its
option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,
free of charge, any part or parts found to be
defective in material or workmanship. This warranty
covers units which have been operated and
maintained
in accordance
with the operating
instructions furnished with the unit, and which have
not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use,
neglect,
accident,
improper
maintenance
or
alteration.
Normal wear parts or components thereof are
subject to separate terms as noted below in the "No
Fault Ninety Day Consumer Warranty" clause.
All normal wear part failures will be covered on this
product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause.
After 90 days, but within the two year period, normal
wear parts failures will be covered ONLY IF caused
by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER
component parts. Normal wear parts are defined as
batteries*, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags,
rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes,
shave plates and tires.
How to obtain service: Warranty
service is
available, with proof of purchase, through your local
authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in
your area, please check the yellow pages or contact
the
Customer
Service
Department
of MTD
PRODUCTS INC, P. O. Box 368022, Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-9722. Phone 1 (800) 800-7310. The
return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the
factory unless prior written permission has been
extended by the Customer Service Department of
MTD PRODUCTS INC.
Transportation
charges: Transportation
charges
for the movement of any power equipment unit or
attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Units exported out of the United States: MTD
PRODUCTS INC does not extend any warranty for
products sold or exported outside of the United
States of America, its possessions and territories,
except those sold through MTD PRODUCTS INC's
authorized channels of export distribution.
Other Warranties:
1.

The engine or component parts thereof carry
separate warranties from their manufacturers.
Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's
warranty on these items.

*Batteries are covered by a 90-day replacement
warranty.

Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders or
component parts thereof are covered by a one
year warranty.

All other warranties, express or implied,
including any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby
expressly disclaimed in their entirety.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty
provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD
PRODUCTS INC's obligations adsing from the
sales of its products. MTD PRODUCTS INC will
not be liable for incidental or consequential loss
or damage.

How state law relates to this warranty: This
limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state. Certain disclaimers are not allowed in some
states and therefore they may not apply to you
under all circumstances.
NOTE: This warranty does not cover routine
maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade
sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as
brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck
adjustments. Nor does this warranty cover normal
deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or
exposure.

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