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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

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Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor- Model Series 620

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany uniiprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator.In theStateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw

(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORMNO.769-02964

12/13/2006

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor, it will help you assemble,

prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Slope Gauge ........................................................ 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setting UpYour Lawn Tractor ............................ 8

Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... 12

Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 20

Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 22

Off-Season Storage /Attachments ................. 28

Safety Labels .................................................... 29

Troubleshooting ................................................ 30

Replacement Parts ........................................... 32

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,please

locatethe model plateon the equipmentandcopy the

information to the sample model plate provided to the right.

Youcan locatethe model plate by looking under the seat. This

informationwill be necessary to use the manufacturer'sweb

site, to obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support Depart-

ment, or when contacting an authorizedservice dealer.

Model Number

www.mtdproducts,com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O= BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-7310

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficulty assemblingthis product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this

unit, you can seek help from the experts.Choose from the options below:

1. Visit www.mtdproducts.com.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica-

tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual, packed separatelywith

your unit, for moreinformation.

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WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle compo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas built to be operated according to the rulesfor safe operation in this

manual.As with any type of power equipment,carelessness or error on the part of the operator can

result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputating hands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Children

1. Tragicaccidentscanoccurif the operatoris not

alertto the presenceof children.Childrenareoften

attractedto themachineandthe mowingactivity.

Theydo not understandthe dangers.Neverassume

thatchildrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.

a. Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaandin

watchfulcare of a responsibleadultother than

the operator.

b. Bealert andturnmachineoff ifa childenters

the area.

c. Beforeandwhile backing,lookbehindand

downfor smallchildren.

d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththe blade(s)

shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously

injuredorinterferewithsafemachineoperation.

e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,doorways,shrubs,treesorother

objectsthat mayblockyourvisionof achild

whomayrunintothe machine.

f. To avoid back-over accidents, always

disengagethe cuttingblade(s) before

shiftinginto Reverse.If equipped,the

"Reverse CautionMode"shouldnotbe

used whenchildrenor others are around.

g. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor running

engines.Theycan sufferburnsfroma hot

muffler.

h. Removekeywhenmachineis unattendedto

preventunauthorizedoperation.

2. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate

the machine.Children14yearsoldandovershould

readand understandthe operationinstructionsand

safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand

supervisedbya parent.

Operation

Safe Handlingof Gasoline:

1. Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamageuse

extremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis

extremely flammableand the vapors areexplo-

sive. Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasoline

isspilledonyourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.

Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

b. Neverfill containersinsideavehicleor ona

truckor trailerbedwitha plasticliner.Always

placecontainersonthe groundawayfrom

yourvehiclebeforefilling.

c. Whenpractical,removegas-powered

equipmentfromthe truckor trailerand refuelit

onthe ground.Ifthis isnotpossible,then

refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwitha

portablecontainer,ratherthan froma gasoline

dispensernozzle.

d. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimof

the fueltankor containeropeningat all

timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donot usea

nozzlelock-opendevice.

e. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand

othersourcesof ignition.

f. Neverfuel machineindoors.

g. Neverremovegas cap oraddfuel whilethe

engineishot or running.Allowengineto cool

at leasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

h. Neveroverfill fuel tank.Fill tankto nomore

than1/2inchbelowbottomof filler neckto

allowspacefor fuel expansion.

i. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

j. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengine

andequipment.Moveunit to anotherarea.

Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

k. Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeof

grass,leaves,orotherdebris build-up.Clean

upoil orfuel spillageand removeanyfuel

soakeddebris.

I. Neverstorethe machineorfuel container

insidewherethere is anopenflame,spark

orpilot lightas on a waterheater,space

heater,furnace,clothesdryerorother gas

appliances.

m. Allowa machineto cool at leastfiveminutes

beforestoring.

GeneralOperation:

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe

machineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe

placefor futureandregularreferenceandfor ordering

replacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheir properoperation.

Knowhow to stopthe machineanddisengagethem

quickly.

3, Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsold to operate

this machine.Children14yearsoldandovershould

readandunderstandthe operationinstructionsand

safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand

supervisedby a parent.

4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout

properinstruction.

5. To helpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,

keep bystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat least

75feet fromthe machinewhileit is inoperation.Stop

machineif anyoneentersthearea.

6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis to

be used.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,

andotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbe pickedup

andthrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobjectscancause

seriouspersonalinjury.

7. Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof

materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe

like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall or

obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto

ricochetbacktowardthe operator.

8. Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduring

operationandwhile performingan adjustmentor

repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich

ricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the eyes.

9. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting

slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandjewelry

can becaughtinmovableparts.Neveroperatethis

machinein barefeetor sandals.

10.Beawareof the mowerandattachmentdischarge

directionanddo not pointit at anyone.Donot operate

the mowerwithoutthe dischargecoverorentiregrass

catcherin itsproperplace.

11.Donot put handsor feetnearrotatingpartsor under

the cuttingdeck. Contactwiththe blade(s)can

amputatehandsandfeet.

12.A missingor damageddischargecovercan cause

bladecontactorthrownobjectinjuries.

13.Stop the blade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,

or roadsandwhilenot cuttinggrass.

14.Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearor crossing

roadways.Thismachineis not intendedfor useon

anypublic roadway.

15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ-

enceof alcoholordrugs.

16.Mowonly in daylightor goodartificiallight.

17.Nevercarrypassengers.

18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.

Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore

andwhilebackingto avoida back-overaccident.

19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine

smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationandexcessive

speed.

20.Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine

andwaituntilthe blade(s)cometo a completestop

beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,

uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or

makinganyadjustments.

21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always

turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set

parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore

dismounting.

22.Useextracare whenloadingorunloadingthe

machineintoa trailerortruck.Thisunit shouldnot

bedrivenupor downramp(s),becausethe unit

couldtip over,causingseriouspersonalinjury.The

unit mustbepushedmanuallyon ramp(s)to loador

unloadproperly.

23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea

burn.Do nottouch.

24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving

underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen-

ingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled

fromthe unit,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe

brakepedalcompletelyandshift into neutralbefore

attemptingto startengine.

26.Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidential

grassof a heightno morethan 10".Do notattemptto

mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture)

or pilesof dry leaves.Drygrassor leavesmay

contactthe engineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe

mowerdeckpresentinga potentialfire hazard.

27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor

thismachinebythe machinemanufacturer.Read,

understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith

the approvedaccessoryor attachment.

28.Dataindicatesthat operators,age60 yearsand

above,are involvedin a largepercentageof riding

mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould

evaluatetheirabilityto operatethe ridingmower

safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom

seriousinjury.

29.If situationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthis

manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactyour

customerservicerepresentativefor assistance.

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instructions inthis man-

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operate this machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay

result in personal injury.

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Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto lossof controland

tip-overaccidentswhichcan resultin severeinjuryor

death.All slopesrequireextracaution.If youcannot

backupthe slopeor if youfeel uneasyonit, do notmow

it.

Foryour safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedas partof

thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunit

ona slopedor hillyarea. Ifthe slopeis greaterthan 15

degreesas shownon theslopegauge,do notoperate

thisunit onthatareaor seriousinjurycouldresult.

DO:

1. Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exercise

extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

2. Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother hidden

objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.

Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

3. Useslowspeed.Choosea low enoughspeed

settingso thatyouwill not haveto stopor shift while

onthe slope.Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven

thoughthe brakesarefunctioningproperly.Always

keepmachineingearwhengoingdown slopesto

takeadvantageof enginebrakingaction.

4. Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor

wheelweightsorcounterweightsto improvestability.

5. Useextracare withgrasscatchersorotherat-

tachments.Thesecanchangethe stabilityof the

machine.

6. Keepall movementon the slopesslowand gradual.

Do not makesuddenchangesin speedor direction.

Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethe front

of the machineto liftand rapidlyflip overbackwards

whichcouldcauseseriousinjury.

7. Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope.If tireslose

traction,disengagethe blade(s)andproceedslowly

straightdownthe slope.

Do Not:

1. Do notturn on slopesunlessnecessary;then,turn

slowlyandgraduallydownhill,if possible.

2. Do not mowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments.

Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif awheel is over

the edgeof a cliff,ditch,or if an edgecavesin.

3. Do nottry to stabilizethe machineby puttingyourfoot

onthe ground.

4. Do not usea grasscatcheronsteepslopes.

5. Do not mowonwetgrass. Reducedtractioncould

causesliding.

6. Do not shiftto neutralandcoastdownhill.Over-speed-

ingmaycausethe operatorto losecontrolof the

machineresultingin seriousinjuryordeath.

7. Do nottow heavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loaded

dumpcart, lawnroller,etc.)on slopesgreaterthan

5 degrees.Whengoingdown hill,the extraweight

tendsto pushthe tractorandmaycauseyou to loose

control.(e.g.tractormayspeedup, brakingandsteer-

ingabilityarereduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand

causetractorto overturn).

Towing:

1. Towonlywitha machinethathasa hitchdesignedfor

towing.Donot attachtowedequipmentexceptat the

hitchpoint.

2. Followthe manufacturersrecommendationfor weight

limitsfor towedequipmentandtowingon slopes.

3. Neverallowchildrenor othersin oron towedequip-

ment.

4. Onslopes,the weightof the towedequipmentmay

causelossof tractionandlossof control.

5. Travelslowlyandallowextradistanceto stop.

6. Do not shiftto neutralandcoastdownhill.

Service

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilated

area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an

odorless,anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain

the blade(s)andall movingpartshavestopped.

Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe

engineto preventunintendedstarting.

3. Periodicallycheckto makesurethe bladescome to

completestopwithinapproximately(5) fiveseconds

afteroperatingthe bladedisengagementcontrol.Ifthe

bladesdo notstopwithinthethis timeframe,yourunit

shouldbe servicedprofessionallyby anauthorized

MTDServiceDealer.

4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas it is subjectedto

wearduringnormaloperation.Adjustand serviceas

required.

5. Checkthe blade(s)andenginemountingboltsat

frequentintervalsfor propertightness.Also,visually

inspectblade(s)for damage(e.g.,excessivewear,

bent,cracked). Replacethe blade(s)withtheoriginal

equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,

listedinthis manual."Useof partswhichdonot meet

the originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthe bladeor wear

gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

7. Keepallnuts, bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe

equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

8. Nevertamperwiththe safetyinterlocksystemor other

safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

9. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,

disconnectthe sparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainst

the engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any

damage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingand

operating.

10.Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the

machinewhilethe engineisrunning.

11.Grasscatchercomponentsandthe discharge

coveraresubjectto wearanddamagewhichcould

exposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.

Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents

andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment

manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis

manual."Useof partswhichdonot meetthe original

equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper

performanceandcompromisesafety!"

12.Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor

over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe

maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.

13.Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

14.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor

gas,oil,etc. to protecttheenvironment.

This symbol points

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instructionswhich, if

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourself and others.

Read andfollow all

instructionsin this man-

ual before attempting to

operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

these instructionsmay

result in personal injury.

When you see this

symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warn=ngs

and instructions

in this manual

Use extreme care

henhandling

gaso nelGasoline

extremely flammable

and the vapors are

explosive: Never fuel

machine indoors

or while the engine

is hotor running:

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars;pipes,and

other sOurceS of

ignition:

NOTE: This Operators

Manual Coversa range

of prOduCtSpecifications

for various models.

Characteristicsand

features disCussed

and/or illustrated

this manual may not be

applicable to all modelsl

MTD LLC reservesthe

right tOchange product

specifiCationsldesigns

and equipmentwithout

notice andwithout incur-

ting oblieation ,,

NOTE:ThisOperatorsManualcoversa rangeof prod-

uctspecificationsfor variousmodels.Characteristics

andfeaturesdiscussedand/or illustratedin thismanual

maynot beapplicableto allmodels.MTDLLCreserves

the rightto changeproductspecifications,designs

andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurring

obligation.

Attaching the Battery Cables

NOTE: If thesecablesarealreadyattached,ignore

thesestepsand proceedto "Gas& Oil Fill-Up."

NOTE: Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos.(+).

Thenegativebatteryterminalis markedNeg.(-).

Thepositivecable(heavyredwire) is securedto the

positivebatteryterminal(+)witha hexbolt andhex

nut at thefactory.Makecertainthatthe rubberboot

coversthe terminalto helpprotectit fromcorrosion.

Removethehex boltandwing nut (orhex nut)from

the negativecable.SeeFig.3-1.

Removetheblackplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthe

negativebatteryterminalandattachthe negative

cable(heavyblackwire)to the negativebattery

terminal(-) withthe bolt andwing nut(or hexnut).

4. Makecertainthehold-downstrapis in positionover

the battery,securingit in place.

NOTE: If the batteryis putinto serviceafterthe

dateshownon topof battery,chargethe batteryas

instructedin the maintenancesectionof thismanual

priorto operatingthe tractor.

Gas and Oil Fill-up

Thegasolinetank is locatedunderthe hoodandhasa

capacityof 3 gallons.Do notoverfill.

_ WARNING:Useextreme care when

handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Neverfuel machine indoors or while

the engine is hot or running. Extinguish

cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other

sources of ignition.

Servicethe enginewithgasolineandoil as instructed

in theseparateEngineOperator/OwnerManualpacked

withyourtractor.Readinstructionscarefully.

IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwith motoroil

in theengine.However,you MUSTcheckthe oil level

beforeoperating.Becarefulnotto overfill.

Rubber Boot

Figure 3=1

Figure 3=2

Figure 3-3

Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING:Makesure the riding mower's

engine is off, removethe ignition key,and

set the parking brake before removing the

shipping brace.

Locatethe shippingbrace,if present,andaccom-

panyingwarningtag foundonthe right sideof the

mower,betweenthe dischargechuteandthecutting

deck.SeeFig.3-2.

Whileholdingthe dischargechutewithyour left

hand,removethe shippingbracewithyour right

handbygraspingit betweenyour thumbandindex

fingerandrotatingit clockwise.

WARNING:Theshipping brace, used

for packaging purposes only, must be

removedand discarded before operating

your riding mower.

WARNING:Themowing deck is capable

of throwing objects. Failureto operate the

riding mower without the discharge cover

in the proper operating position could

result in serious personal injury and/or

property damage.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

If the steeringwheelfor yourtractordidnot come

attached,the hardwareforattachingithas beenpacked

withinthe steeringwheel,beneaththe steeringwheel

cap.Carefullypryoff the steeringwheelcap and

removethe hardware.

NOTE:Thereare differentstylesof steeringwheelcaps

available.Styles vary by model.

.With the wheels of the tractor pointingstraight

forward, placethe steeringwheeloverthe steering

shaft.

2. Placethewasheroverthe steeringshaftandsecure

withthe hexbolt.See Fig.3-3.

3. Placethe steeringwheelcap overthecenterof the

steeringwheeland pushdownwarduntilit "clicks"

into place.

Setting Up

WARNING

Make sure the riding

mower's engine is

off, remove the igni-

tion key, and set the

parking brake before

removing the shipping

brace.

The shipping brace,

used for packaging

purposes only, must

be removed and

discarded before

operating your riding

mower.

The mowing deck is

capable of throwing

objects. Failure to

operate the riding

mower without the

discharge cover in

the proper operating

positioncould result

in serious personal

injury and/or property

damage.

WARNING

Before operatingthis

machine, make sure

the seat is engaged in

the seat stop, stand

behindthe machine

and pull back on seat

until fully engaged

into stop.

Attaching The Seat

Seatstylesvarybytractormodelandtherearethree

differentstylesavailable:

• StandardAdjustment

QuickAdjustment&

• KnobAdjustment

If the seatfor yourtractordid notcomeattached,

referto Fig.3-4, Fig.3-5, andFig.3-6to identifyyour

tractor'sseatstyle andfollowthe applicableinstructions

belowto attachit.

NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsareeitherfastened

to the tractorseat'spivotbracketwitha plastictie,or

mountedbackwardto the pivotbracket.Ineithercase,

freethe seatfromitsshippingpositionand removethe

twohex screws(or knobs,onmodelsso equipped)from

the bottomof seatbeforeproceedingwithapplicable

instructionsbelow.

Figure 3-4

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Standard Adjustment Seat

1. Positionthe shoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof

the seat)insidethe slotopeningsinthe seatpivot

bracket.SeeFig.3-4.

2. Slidethe seatslightlyrearwardinthe seatpivot

bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthe pivotbracket

withthe remainingtwo holesinthe seat'sbase.

3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith

the twohex screwsremovedearlier.SeeFig.3-4.

Quick Adjustment Seat

NOTE:Ifyour seatwas shippedmountedbackwardson

the seatpivotbracket,pulloutthe tab foundonthe seat

stopandholditopenwhileslidingthe seatoff the seat

pivotbracket.SeeFig.3-5.

1. Lineupthe plasticseatspacerswiththe slotsinseat .................,

pivotbracket.

2. Slideseatinuntilfrontseatspacerengagesthe seat

stop.SeeFig.3-5.

_ARNING: Before operating this ma-chine, makesure the seat is engaged in

the seat stop, stand behind the machine

and pull back on seat until fully engaged

into stop.

Knob Adjustment Seat

1. Positionthe shoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof

the seat)insidethe slotopeningsinthe seatpivot

bracket.Fig.3-6.

2. Slidethe seatslightlyrearwardinthe seatpivot

bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthe pivotbracket

withthe remainingtwo holesinthe seat'sbase.

3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith

the twoknobsremovedearlier.SeeFig.3-6.

Figure 3=5

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Figure 3=6

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Figure 3=7

identifying the Mulch Plug

(if so equipped)

On tractormodelssoequipped,a mulchplugcan be

foundwithinthecuttingdeck'sdischargeopening.

NOTE:Referto Mulching in the"OperatingYourLawn

Tractor"sectionof thismanualfor moredetailedinforma-

tion.

Tooperatethecuttingdeckwithoutmulching,simply

removethe mulchplugby pivotingthe dischargechuteup

and pullingthe plugoutward.

To reinstallplug:

• Locatetwo rectangularholeson the cuttingdeck

surface.

Pivotthe dischargechuteup to accessthe deck

opening.SeeFig.3-7.

Insertthe mulch plug,aligningthetop edgeof the

plugwiththe deckas shownin the Fig.3-7.Makesure

the notcheson the plugareinthe slotson the deck

opening.

Lightlytapon the plugwith yourhandto assurethat

the notchesfit snuglyunderthe chutetabs. SeeFig.

3-7.

Tire Pressure

Setting the Gauge Wheels

Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck byplacing

the deckliftleverinanyof the six differentcuttingheight

notchesonthe rightfender.

Adjustthe deckwheelsso thattheyarebetween1A-inch

and1/2-inchabovethe groundas follows.

,_ WARNING:Keephands andfeetaway

fromthe dischargeopening of the cutting

deck.

Placethetractoron afirmand levelsurface,preferably

pavement.Proceedas follows:

Placethetractor'sdecklift handleinthe normally

desiredmowingheightsetting,thencheckthe gauge

wheelsfor contactorexcessiveclearancewiththe

surfacebelow.

If thewheelscontactthe surfaceadjustas follows:

a. Raisethedecklift handleto its highestsetting.

b. Removethe reargaugewheelsby removing

the locknutsand shoulderscrewswhich

securethemto thedeck.

C. Removethe locknutsand shoulderscrews

whichsecurethe frontgaugewheelsto the

deck.

d. Placethedeck lifthandleinthe desired

mowingheightsetting.

e. Insertthe shoulderscrewwiththe reargauge

wheelintothe indexholethatleavesapproxi

mately1/2" betweenthe bottomof the wheel

andthe pavement.

f. Notethe positionof the indexholeused;then

installthe other reargaugewheelandthe

frontballwheelsintothe correspondingindex

holeof the othergaugewheelbrackets.

If thegaugewheelshaveexcessiveclearancewith

the surfacebelow,lowerthe wheelsto the index

holethatprovidesthe approximate1/2" clearanceas

describedabove.

Referto Levelingthe DeckintheAdjustingYourLawn

Tractorsectionof this manualfor moredetailedinstruc-

tionsregardingvariousdeckadjustments.

,_ WARNING:Maximum tire pressure under

any circumstances is 30psL Equal tire

pressure should be maintained at all times.

The tiresonyour unitmaybeover-inflatedfor shipping

purposes.Reducethetire pressurebeforeoperating

the tractor.Recommendedoperatingtire pressureis

approximately10p.s.ifor the reartires& 14p.s.i,for the

fronttires.Checksidewallof tirefor maximump.s.i.

SettingUp

WARNING

_aximum tire

pressure under any

circumstances is 30

psi. Equal tire pressure

should be maintained

at all times.

Keep hands and

feet away from the

discharge opening of

the cutting deck.

NOTE:Any reference

in this manualto the

RIGHTor LEFT side of

the tractor is observed

from operator's position.

Know the Controls

Readthisowner'smanualandsafetyrulesbeforeoperatingyourlawnmower.Comparefigurebelowwithyourlawn

tractorto learnaboutthe Ioctionandpurposeof variouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethis manualfor futurerefer-

ence.Itis veryimportantto followthe instructionsandoperatethe controlsproperly.

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,_ NOTE:Steelingwhee!not shown!o! c!a!ity_

Figure 4=1

A PTO(Blade Engage)Knob G CruiseControlButtont

B SystemsIndicatorMonitor H IgnitionSwitchModule

Ammeter1-(NotShown) I BrakePedal

C ChokeKnobt J DrivePedal

D ParkingBrakeButton K SeatAdjustmentLevert

E Cup Holder L DeckLiftLever

F Throttle/ChokeControlLever

1 Ifso equipped

NOTE: Any referencein thismanualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfrom operator'sposition.

Throttle Control Lever

Thethrottlecontrolleveris locatedon the rightside of

thetractor'sdash panel.This levercontrolsthe speed

of the engineand,on somemodels,when pushedall

thewayforward,the chokecontrolalso.Whenset ina

givenposition,the throttlewill maintaina uniformengine

speed.SeeFig.4-2.

IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthetractorwiththe cutting

deckengaged,becertainthatthe throttleleverisalways

inthe FAST(rabbit)position.

Choke Control

Onsomemodels,moving

thethrottle leverall the

wayforwardactivatesthe

engine'schokecontrol.On

allother models,the choke

controlcan befoundonthe

leftside of the dashpanel

andis activatedby pullingthe knob outward.Activating

thechokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateonthe carbure-

tor andaidsinstartingtheengine.Referto Starting

The Engine inthis section of the manualfor detailed

startinginstructions.

Brake Pedal

The brakepedalislocated

onthe rightfrontside of the

tractorabovethe drivepedal

alongthe runningboard.The

brakepedalcan beusedfor

suddenstopsor settingthe

parkingbrake.

NOTE:Thebrakepedalmustbefullydepressedto

activatethe safetyinterlockswitchwhenstartingthe

tractor.

ignition Switch Module

_ARNING:Neverleave arunning machine

unattended. Always disengage PTO,set

parking brake,stop engine and remove

key to prevent unintended starting.

Tostart theengine,insertthe keyintothe ignitionswitch

andturnclockwiseto the STARTposition.Releasethe

keyintothe NORMALMOWINGMODEpositiononce

theenginehasfired.

Tostopthe engine,turn theignitionkeycounterclockwise

to the OFFposition.SeeFig.4-3.

IMPORTANT:Priorto operatingthetractor,referto both

Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine

inthis sectionof the manualfordetailedinstructions

regardingthe IgnitionSwitchModuleandoperatingthe

tractorinREVERSECAUTIONMODE.

Fast

Position

Slow

Position

Choke

Position

Fast

Position

Slow

Position

Figure 4=2

Normal

Mode

Start

Position

Figure 4=3

Drive Pedal

The drivepedalis locatedonthe right

sideof the tractor,alongthe running

board.Depressthe upperportionof

the drivepedalforwardto causethe

tractorto travelforward.Depressthe

lowerportionof the drivepedalwith the

ballof yourrightfoot(NOTyourheel)

to causethetractorto travelin reverse.

Groundspeedis alsocontrolledwith

the drivepedal.Thefurtherforwardor

rearwardthatthe pedalis pivoted,the

fasterthe tractorwill travel.Thepedal

,ib

will returnto itsoriginalpositionwhen it's notdepressed.

IMPORTANT:Alwayssetthe parkingbrakewhen

leavingthetractorunattended.

WAn.I.G

Never leave arunning

machine unattended.

Alwaysdisengage

PTO,set parking

brake, stop engine and

remove keyto prevent

unintended starting;

iMPORTANT

Prioriooperatingthe

tractorl referto both

Safety Interlock

Switches and Starting

The Engine inthis

section ofthe manual

for detailed instructions

regarding the Ignition

Switch Moduleand

operatingthe tractor ir

NOTE:ThePTO(Blade

Engage)knobmustbe

inthedisengaged(OFF)

positionwhenstarting

theengine,when

travelinginreverseand

iftheoperatorleaves

theseat.

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PTO/BLADE PARKING

Figure 4-4

Systems Indicator Monitor (if so Equipped)

LCD

Locatedinthe centerof the tractor'sconsole,the

systemsindicatormonitorrecords,anddisplays on its

LCD,hoursof tractoroperationwheneverthe ignition

keyis rotatedout of the STOPposition.

The IndicatorMonitorwill also remindthe operatorof

maintenanceintervalsfor changingthe engineoil. The

LCDwill alternatelyflashthe recordedhours,"CHG"and

"OIL"for fiveminutes,afterevery50 hoursof recorded

operationelapse.The maintenanceintervallastsfor

twohours(from50-52,100-102,150-152,etc.).The

LCDwill alsoflashas describedabovefor fiveminutes

everytimethe tractor'senginehasbeenstartedduring

thismaintenanceinterval.Beforethe intervalexpires,

changethe crankcaseoil levelas instructedin this

Operator'sManual.

Brake

If the Brakelight illuminateswhenattemptingto start the

tractor'sengine,depressthe brakepedal.

PTO (Blade Engage)

If the PTOlightilluminateswhenattemptingto start the

tractor'sengine,movePTOKnobintothe disengaged

(OFF)position.

Oil

It is normalforthe Oil lightto illuminatewhilethe engine

is crankingduringstart-up,but if it illuminate'sduring

operation,while the engine is running,stopthe

tractorimmediatelyandcheckthe crankcaseoillevelas

instructedin thisOwner'sManual.

Battery

It is normalfor the Batterylightto illuminatewhile the

engineis crankingduringstart-up,but if it illuminate's

duringoperation,while the engine is running, the

batteryis in needof a chargeorthe engine'scharging

systemis not generatingsufficientamperage.Referto

the MAINTENANCEsectionof this manualfor the proper

batterychargingprocedureor havethechargingsystem

checkedby yourservicedealer.

Ammeter (If so Equipped)

Onmodelswithouta SystemsIndicatorMonitor,an

ammeterwill exist.Theammetermeasuresthe electrical

outputof the engine'schargingsystem.Undernormal

operatingconditions,withengineat full throttle,the

ammetershouldindicatepositivecharge.

Electric PTO (Blade Engage) Knob

Toengagethe powerto

the cuttingdeckor other

(separatelyavailable) |

attachmentson models

equippedwithan electric

PTO,pulloutwardonthe

PTO(BladeEngage)knob.

Pushthe PTO(Blade

Engage)knobinwardto

disengagethe powerto the

cuttingdeck.

NOTE:The PTO(BladeEngage)knobmust bein the

disengaged(OFF)positionwhen startingthe engine,

whentravelingin reverseand if the operatorleavesthe

seat.

Seat Adjustment Lever (if so Equipped)

Toadjustthe seatforwardor backwardon unitsequipped

witha quick-adjustseat,slidethe seatadjustmentlever

to the leftand repositionthe seatto the desiredposition.

Oncea comfortablepositionis found,releasethe seat

adjustmentleverto lockthe seatinplace.Referto the

AdjustingYourLawnTractorsectionof thismanualfor

moredetailedinstructionson all seatadjustments.

Deck Lift Lever

Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,the decklift leveris

usedto changetheheightof the cuttingdeck.To use,

movethe leverto the left,then placein the notchbest

suitedfor yourapplication.

Parking Brake Button

Tosetthe parkingbrake,fully

depressthe brakepedaland

pushthe parkingbrakebutton

in.Holdthe buttoninwhile

takingyourfootoff the brake

pedal.Boththe parkingbutton

andthe brakepedalwill then

staydepressed.To release

the parkingbrake,depressthe

brakepedalslightly.Theparking

brakebuttonwill then returnto

itsoriginalposition.

NOTE:Theparkingbrakemustbesetif theoperator

leavesthe seatwiththe enginerunningor theenginewill

automaticallyshutoff.

IMPORTANT:Alwayssetthe parkingbrakewhen leaving

thetractor unattended.

Safety Interlock Switches

Thistractoris equippedwitha safetyinterlocksystem

for the protectionof the operator.Ifthe interlocksystem

shouldevermalfunction,do notoperatethe tractor.

Contactan authorizedMTDservicedealer.

•The safetyinterlocksystempreventsthe engine

fromcrankingorstartingunlessthe parkingbrakeis

engaged,andthe PTO(BladeEngage)knobis inthe

disengaged(OFF)position.

•The enginewill automaticallyshutoff if the operator

leavesthe seatbeforeengagingtheparkingbrake.

Electric PTO (Blade Engage)

•The electricPTO(BladeEngage)clutchwillautomati-

callyshutoff if the operatorleavesthetractor'sseat

withthe PTO(BladeEngage)knob inthe engaged

(ON)position,regardlessof whetherthe parking

brakeisengaged.

•Withthe ignitionkeyinthe NORMALMOWING

position,the electricPTO(BladeEngage)clutchwill

automaticallyshutoffif the PTO(BladeEngage)knob

is movedintothe engaged(ON) positionwiththe

drivepedalleverin Reverse.

_ARNING:Do notoperate the tractor if the

interlock system is malfunctioning. This

system was designed for your safety and

protection.

Cruise Control Button

(if So Equipped)

Thecruisecontrolbuttonis

locatedonthe tractordashpanel

to the leftof the ignitionswitch.

Pushthe cruisecontrolbutton

whiletravelingforwardat a

desiredspeed.Whileholdingthe

buttonin, releasepressurefrom

thedrive pedal.Thiswill engage

thecruisecontrolandallowthe

tractorto remainat thatspeed

withoutapplyingpressureto the

drivepedal.Depressthe brakepedalorthe drive pedal

to deactivatecruisecontrol.Referto Setting the Cruise

Control laterin thissectionthe manualfor detailed

instructionsregardingthe cruisecontrolfeature.

NOTE:Cruisecontrolcan NOTbeengagedat the

tractor'sfastestgroundspeed.Ifthe operatorshould

attemptto doso,the tractorwill automaticallydecelerate

to the fastestoptimalmowinggroundspeed.

Tractol

WARNING

Do not operate the

tractor if the interlock

system is malfunction-

ing. This system was

designed for your

safety and protection.

WARNING

Use extreme caution

while operating

the tractor inthe

REVERSECAUTION

MODE. Always look

down and behind

before and while

backing. Do not oper-

ate the tractor when

children or others

are around. Stop the

tractor immediatelyif

someone enters the

area.

Keep hands and feet

away from the dis-

charge opening of the

cutting deck.

Do not operate the

tractor if the interlock

system is malfunction-

ing. This system was

designed for your

safety and protection.

indicator

Light

Stop

Position ©

Reverse

.Push Button

Reverse

Caution Mode

Position

Start

Position

Figure 4=5

Reverse Caution Mode

_ARNING:Useextreme caution while

operating the tractor in the REVERSE

CAUTIONMODE.Always look down and

behind before and while backing. Do

not operate the tractor when children

or others arearound. Stop the tractor

immediately if someone enters the area.

The REVERSECAUTIONMODEpositionof the key

switchmoduleallowsthe tractorto be operatedin

reversewiththe blades(PTO)engaged.

IMPORTANT:Mowingin reverseis not recommended.

Tousethe REVERSECAUTIONMODE:

IMPORTANT:TheoperatorMUSTbe seatedinthe

tractorseat.

1. Startthe engineas previouslyinstructedinthis

Operator'sManual.

2. Turnthe keyfromthe NORMALMOWING(Green)

positionto the REVERSECAUTIONMODE(Yellow)

positionof the keyswitchmodule. SeeFig.4-5.

3. Depressthe REVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,

TriangularButton)at the top,rightcornerof the key

switchmodule.The redindicatorlight at thetop,left

cornerof the keyswitchmodulewill beON while

activated.See Fig.4-5.

4. Onceactivated(indicatorlightON), thetractorcan

bedrivenin reversewiththe cuttingblades(PTO)

engaged.

5. Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeandwhile

backingto makesureno childrenarearound.

6. Afterresumingforwardmotion,returnthe keyto the

NORMALMOWINGposition.

, WA

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• GO UP AND DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDENTURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATETHEUNITWHERE IT COULDSLIPOR TIR

• IF MACHINESTOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOPBLADE(S)AND

BACKDOWNHILLSLOWLY.

• DO NOT MOWWHEN CHILDRENOR OTHERSARE AROUND.

• NEVER CARRYCHILDREN,EVENWITH BLADESOFR

• LOOK DOWNAND BEHINDBEFOREAND WHILE BACKING.

• KEEP SAFETYDEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,AND

SWITCHES)IN PLACEANDWORKING.

• REMOVEOBJECTSTHATCOULD BETHROWNBYTHE

BLADE(S).

• KNOW LOCATIONAND FUNCTIONOF ALL CONTROLS.

• BE SUREBLADE(S) AND ENGINEARE STOPPEDBEFORE

PLACING HANDSOR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVINGOPERATOR'SPOSITION,DISENGAGE

BLADE(S), ENGAGEBRAKE LOCK, SHUTENGINE OFF AND

REMOVEKEY.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT:The REVERSECAUTIONMODEwill

remainactivateduntil:

a. The keyis placedin eitherthe NORMALMOWING

positionor STOPposition.

b. Theoperatorleavesthe seat(ModelswithElectric

PTOONLY).

c. Theoperatorengagesthe parkingbrakebyfully

depressingthe brakepedalandholdingit down

whilegentlypushingthe parkingbrakebutton

inward(Modelswith ManualPTOONLY).

Engaging the Parking Brake

Toengagethe parkingbrake:

1. Fullydepressthe brakepedalandholdit downwith

yourfootwhilegentlypushingthe parkingbrakebutton

inward.

2. Holdthe parkingbrakebuttoninwhile removingyour

footfromthe brakepedal.

3. Onceengaged,the parkingbrakebuttonandthe brake

pedalwill lockin the "down"position.

Todisengagetheparkingbrake:

1. Slightlydepressthe brakepedal.

NOTE:Theparkingbrakemustbeengagedif the operator

leavesthe seatwiththe enginerunningor theenginewill

automaticallyshutoff.

Setting the Cutting Height 1, Ifthebhdesareengaged,phcethePTO(Bhde

................ Engage)knobnthedsengaged(OFF)poston /A I

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2. Adjustthe deckwheelsso thattheyarebetween unintendedstarting.

_A-inchandY2-inchabovethegroundwhenthetractor

is ona smooth,flat surfacesuchas adriveway.

,_ WARNING:Keephands and feetawayfrom

the discharge opening of the cutting deck.

NOTE:Thedeckwheelsarean anti-scalpfeatureof the

deckandarenot designedto supportthe weightof the

cuttingdeck.

Referto Leveling the Deck onpage20of this manual

for moredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck

adjustments.

Starting the Engine

WARNING:Do not operate the tractor if

the interlock system is malfunctioning.

Thissystem was designed for your safety

andprotection.

IMPORTANT:Yourtractor is shippedwithmotoroil in the

engine.However,you MUSTcheckthe oil levelbefore

operating.Becarefulnot to overfill.Checkand/or add

oilas instructedinthe separateEngineOperator/Owner

Manualpackedwithyourtractor.Readthe instructions

carefully.

NOTE:Referto SettingUpYourLawnTractoronpage8of

thismanualforbasicGasolineandOilfill-upinstructions.

Insertthe tractorkeyintothe ignitionswitch.

Placethe PTO(BladeEngage)knobinthe disen-

gaged(OFF)position.

Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake.

Activatethe chokecontrol.

Turnthe ignitionkeyclockwiseto the STARTposition.

Afterthe enginestarts,releasethe key.Itwill returnto

the ON position.

IMPORTANT:DoNOTholdthe keyin the STARTposi-

tionfor longerthanten secondsat a time.Doingso may

causedamageto your engine'selectricstarter.

6. Afterthe enginestarts,deactivatethechokecontrol

andplacethe throttlecontrolinthe FASTposition.

NOTE:Do NOTleavethe chokecontrolonwhile operat-

ingthe tractor.Doingso will resultina "rich"fuel mixture

andcausethe engineto runpoorly.

Stopping the Engine

_L ARNING:If you strike a foreignobject,

stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug

wire(s) and ground against the engine.

Thoroughly inspect the machine for

any damage.Repair the damage before

restarting and operating.

Driving The Tractor

,_ WARNING:Avoid sudden starts, ex-ces-

sive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING:Do not leave the seat of the

tractor without first placing the PTO(Blade

Engage)knob in the disengaged (OFF)

position, depressing the brake pedal and

engaging the parking brake. If leaving the

tractor unattended, also turn the ignition

key off and remove the key.

1. Depressthe brakepedalto releasethe parkingbrake

andlet the pedalup.

2. Movethe throttleleverintothe FAST(rabbit)position.

IMPORTANT:Do NOTusethe drivepedalto changethe

directionof travelwhenthe tractoris in motion.Always

bringthe tractortoa completestopbeforepivotingthe

drivepedalfromforwardto reverseor viceversa.

3. TotravelFORWARD,slowlydepressthe upperpor-

tion of the drivepedalforwarduntilthe desiredspeed

isachieved.

4. Totravelin REVERSE,checkthatthe areabehind

isclear thenslowlydepressthe lowerportionof the

drivepedalwiththe ballof yourfoot(NOTyourheel)

untilthedesiredspeedis achieved.

Driving On Slopes

Referto the SLOPEGAUGEonpage3to helpdetermine

slopeswhereyou mayoperatethetractorsafely.

_ WARNING:Do not mow on inclines with

a slope in excessof 15degrees (a rise of

approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10feet). The

tractor could overturn and causeserious

injury.

•Mowupanddown slopes,NEVERacross.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon

slopes.

•Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,or otherhidden

objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.

Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

•Avoidturnswhen drivingon a slope.If a turnmustbe

made,turn downthe slope.Turningupa slopegreatly

increasesthe chanceof a rollover.

Avoidstoppingwhen drivingup a slope.If it is

necessaryto stopwhile drivingupa slope,start up

smoothlyandcarefullyto reducethe possibilityof

flippingthe tractorover backward.

WARNING

if you strikeaforeign

object, stop the engine,

disconnect the spark

plugwire(s) and

groundagainst the

engine. Thoroughly

inspectthe machine for

any damage. Repair the

damage before restart-

ing and operating.

Avoidsudden starts,

ex-cessive speed and

sudden stops.

Do not leave the seat

of the tractor without

first placingthe PTO

(Blade Engage) knob

(or lever)in the disen-

gaged (OFF) position,

depressing the brake

pedal and engaging

the parking brake. If

leavingthe tractor

unattended, also turn

the ignition key off and

remove the key.

Do not mow on inclines

with a slope in excess

of 15 degrees (a rise of

approximately 2-1/2feet

every 10 feet). The trac-

tor could overturn and

.'ause serious injury.

WARNING

To helpavoid blade

contact or a thrown

object injury, keep

bystanders, helpers,

children and pets at

least75 feet from the

machine while it is in

operation. Stop ma-

chine if anyone enters

the area.

Plan your mowing pat-

tern to avoid discharge

of materials toward

roads, sidewalks, by-

standers and the like.

Also,avoid discharging

material against a wall

or obstruction which

may cause discharged

material to ricochet

back toward the

operator.

Moving the Tractor Manually

Yourtractor'stransmissionisequippedwitha reliefvalve

foroccasionswhenitisnecessaryto movethetractor

manuallyActivatingthisvalveforcesthetransmission

fluidto bypassitsnormalroute,allowingthe reartires

to "freewheel."Toengagethe reliefvalve,proceedas

follows:

• Locatethe hydrostaticbypassrodinthe rearof

thetractor.See Fig.4-5

Hydrostatic Bypass

Figure 4=5

• Pullthe hydrostaticbypassrodoutward,then

down,to lockit in place.

NOTE: Thetransmissionwill NOTengagewhenthe

hydrostaticbypassrodis pulledout. Returnthe rodto its

normalpositionpriorto operatingthetractor.

IMPORTANT:Neverattemptto movethetractormanu-

allywithoutfirstengagingthe reliefvalve.Doingso may

damagethe tractor'stransmission.

Setting The Cruise Control

NOTE:The cruisecontrolfeatureshouldonly beutilized

whiletravelinginthe forwarddirection.

• Slowlypressthe upperportionof thedrive pedaluntil

thedesiredspeedis achieved.

• Lightlypressthecruisecontrollever.

• Whilecontinuingto holdthe cruiseleverdown,lift

yourfootfromthe drivepedal(you shouldfeel the

cruiselatchengage).

• Onceengaged,the cruisecontrolleverandthe drive

pedalwill lock inthe "down"position,andthe tractor

will maintainthe sameforwardspeed.

NOTE:Cruisecontrolcan notbe engagedat the

tractor'sfastestgroundspeed.Ifthe operatorshould

attemptto doso,the tractorwill automaticallydecelerate

to the fastestoptimalmowinggroundspeed.

Disengagethecruisecontrolusingoneof the following

methods:

1. Depressthe brakepedalto disengagethecruise

controlandstopthe tractor.

2. Lightlydepressthe drivepedal.

Tochangethe directionof travelto reversewhen

operatingwithcruisecontrol,depressthe brakepedal

to disengagethe cruisecontrolandbringthetractorto a

completestop.Thenslowlydepressthe rearportionof the

drivepedalwiththe ballof yourfootto travelin reverse.

Engaging the Blades

Engagingthe PTO(BladeEngage)transferspowerto the

cuttingdeckor other(separatelyavailable)attachments.

Toengagethe blades,proceedas follows:

1. Movethe throttlecontrolleverto the FAST(rabbit)

position.

2. Pullthe PTO(BladeEngage)knoboutwardintothe

engaged(ON)position.

.Keepthe throttleleverinthe FAST(rabbit)position

for the mostefficientuseof the cuttingdeckor other

(separatelyavailable)attachments

IMPORTANT:The engine(onmodelswitha manualPTO)

orelectric PTOclutch(on modelswith anelectricPTO)

will automaticallyshutoff if the PTOis engagedwiththe

drivepedalin positionfor reversetravelwiththe ignition

keyinthe NORMALMOWINGposition.Referto Safety

InterlockSwitchesearlierin thissection.

Using the Deck Lift Lever

Toraisethe cuttingdeck,movethe decklift leverto the

left, thenplaceit inthe notchbestsuitedforyour applica-

tion.Referto SettingThe CuttingHeightearlierin this

section.

Mowing

WARNING:Tohelp avoid blade contact or

a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,

helpers, children and pets at least 75feet

from the machine while it is in operation.

Stop machine ff anyone enters the area.

Thefollowinginformationwill behelpfulwhenusingthe

cuttingdeckwith yourtractor:

_ ARNING: Planyour mowing pattern to

avoid discharge of materials toward roads,

sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,

avoid discharging material against a wall or

obstruction which may cause discharged

material to ricochet back toward the

operator.

• Do not mowat highgroundspeed,especiallyif a

mulchkit orgrasscollectoris installed.

For bestresultsit is recommendedthatthe firsttwo

lapsbe cutwiththe dischargethrowntowardsthe

center.Afterthe first two laps, reversethedirectionto

throwthe dischargeto the outsidefor the balanceof

cutting.Thiswill givea betterappearanceto the lawn.

• Do notcut the grasstoo short.Shortgrassinvites 2, Pivotthe dischargechuteupto accessthe deck

weedgrowthandyellowsquicklyin dryweather, opening,SeeFig,4-6,

Mowingshouldalwaysbe donewiththe engineat full f

throttle.

• Underheavierconditionsit maybenecessaryto go

backoverthe cut areaa secondtimeto get a clean

cut.

• Do NOTattemptto mowheavybrushandweedsand

extremelytall grass.Yourtractoris designedto mow

lawns,NOTclearbrush.

• Keepthe bladessharpand replacethe bladeswhen

worn.Referto Cutting Blades inthe Maintaining

YourLawnTractor sectionof thismanualfor proper Figure 4=6

bladesharpeninginstructions.

Headlights 3. Insertthe mulchplug,aligningthe topedgeof the

• The lampsareONwheneverthe ignitionkeyis moved plugwiththe deckas shownin the Fig.4-6. Make

surethe notchesonthe plugarein the slotsonthe

outof the STOPposition, deckopening. ""

• The lampsturnOFFwhenthe ignitionkeyis movedto

the STOPposition. 4. Lightlytap onthe plugwithyourhandto assurethat NOTE: It is not

thenotchesfit snuglyunderthe chutetabs. necessaryto remove

Mulching (If so Equipped) the discharge chute to

Selectmodelscomeequippedwitha mulchkitwhich operatethe mowerwith

incorporatesspecialblades,alreadystandardonthe

tractor,ina processof recirculatinggrassclippings the mulch kit installed.

repeatedlybeneaththe cuttingdeck.Theultra-fine

clippingsarethen forcedbackintothe lawnwherethey

actas a naturalfertilizer.Observethe followingpointsfor

the bestresultswhenmulching:

• Neverattemptto mulchif the lawnis damp.Wetgrass

tendsto stickto theundersideof the cuttingdeck

preventingpropermulchingof the clippings.

• Do NOTattemptto mulchmorethan 1/3the total

heightof the grassor approximately1-1/2inches.

Doingso willcausetheclippingsto clumpup beneath

thedeckand notbe mulchedeffectively.

• Maintaina slowgroundspeedto allowthe grass

clippingsmoretimeto effectivelybemulched.

• Alwayspositionthe throttlecontrolleverinthe FAST

(rabbit)positionandallowit to remaintherewhile

mowing.Failingto keepthe engineat full throttle

placesstrainon the tractor'sengineand doesnot

allowthe bladesto properlymulchgrass.

NOTE:It is not necessaryto removethe dischargechute

to operatethe mowerwiththe mulchkit installed.

Tooperatethe cuttingdeckwithoutmulching,simply

removethe mulchplugbypivotingthe dischargechute

upand pullingtheplugoutward.

Toreinstallplug:

1. Locatetworectangularholesonthe cuttingdeck

surface.

Your Lawn

i i

TractOr

WARNING

ii_i ii i _i i iiiiiiii /_

Neverattemptto

make any adjust,

,ments while the

engine is running,

exceptwhere specl,

lied in the operator's

manual

Never attempt to

adjust the brakes

while the engine

is running: Always

disengage PTO,move

shift lever into neutral

position; stop engine

and remove key to

prevent unintended

NOTE: Check the

tractors t!re pressure

before performing any

deck levelingadjust-

ments:RefertOTires

in the Maintaining Your

Tractor section of this

manualfor information

_ARNING:Neverattempt to makeany

adjustments while the engine is running,

except where specified in the operator's

manual.

Side to Side

If the cuttingdeckappearsto bemowingunevenly,a side

to side adjustmentcan beperformed.Adjustif necessary

as follows:

Leveling the Deck 1.

NOTE:Checkthe tractor'stire pressurebeforeperform-

inganydeck levelingadjustments.Referto Tires inthe

MaintainingYour Tractor sectionof thismanualfor

informationregardingtire pressure. 2.

Front To Rear

Thefrontof the cuttingdeckissupportedbya stabilizer

barthatcanadjustedto levelthe deckfromfrontto

rear.The frontof the deckshouldbe between1/4-inch

and3/8-inchlowerthanthe rearof the deck.Adjustif

necessaryas follows:

Withthe tractorparkedona firm,levelsurface,place

the decklift leverin the top notch(highestposition)

androtateboth bladesso thattheyareperpendicular

withthe tractor.

Measurethe distancefrom the outsideof the leftblade

tip to the groundandthe distancefromtheoutsided

the rightbladetip to theground.Bothmeasurements

takenshouldbeequal. Ifthey'renot,proceedto the

nextstep.

Loosen,butdo NOTremove,the hexcap screwon

the leftdeckhangerbracket.SeeFig.5-2.

Withthe tractorparkedona firm,levelsurface,place

the decklift leverin the top notch(highestposition)

androtatethe bladenearestthe dischargechuteso

thatit is parallelwiththe tractor.

.Measurethe distancefrom the frontofthe blade

tip to the groundandthe rearof the bladetip to

the ground.Thefirst measurementtakenshould

bebetween1/4"and3/8" lessthanthe second

measurement.Determinethe approximatedistance

necessaryfor properadjustmentandproceed,if

necessary,to the nextstep.

3. Fromthe frontof thetractor,loosenthe outermost

hexlock nutonthe endof eachdeckhangerrod.

SeeFig.5-1.

.Tighteneachinnerhexnutfrontagainstthe front

hangerbracketto raisethe frontof the deck;loosen

eachhex nutto lowerthe frontof thedeck. SeeFig.

5-1.

Tghten

"\ to !owe_

Figure 5-1

5. Retightenbothlocknutsagainstthe innerhex nuts

whenproperadjustmentis achieved.

Figure 5=2

4. Balancethe deckby usingawrenchto turn the

adjustmentgear(foundimmediatelybehindthe hex

cap screwjust loosened)clockwise/uporcounter-

clockwise/down.Thedeckis properlybalancedwhen

bothbladetip measurementstakenearlierareequal.

5. Retightenthe hex capscrewonthe left deckhanger

bracketwhenproperadjustmentis achieved.

Parking Brake Adjustment

,_ WARNING:Neverattempt to adjust the

brakes while the engine is running. Always

disengage PTO,moveshift lever into

neutral position, stop engineand remove

key to prevent unintended starting.

ifthe tractordoesnotcometo acompletestopwhenthe

brakepedalis completelydepressed,orif the tractor'srear

wheelscan rollwiththeparkingbrakeapplied,the brakeis

in needof adjustment.SeeanauthorizedTroy-BiltService

Dealerto haveyourbrakesproperlyadjusted.

Seat Adjustment

Quick Adjust Seat (if so equipped)

_ARNING:Beforeoperatingthismachine,

makesure the seat is engagedin the seat

stop, standbehind the machineandpuff

back on seat untilfullyengagedinto stop.

Toadjustthe positionof the seaton modelsequipped

witha seatadjustmentlever,movethe leverto the left

and slidethe seatforwardor rearward.Referto the

SettingUpYourLawnTractorsection.Makesure seat

is lockedintopositionbeforeoperatingthe tractor.

Knob Adjustment Seat (if so equipped)

Toadjustthe positionof the seaton modelsso equipped,

loosenthe twoknobson the bottomof theseat. See

Fig.5-3. Slidethe seatforwardor backwardas desired.

Retightenthe twoknobs.

Standard Seat (ifso equipped)

Toadjustthepositionofthe seat,loosenthetwohexscrews

onthebottomof theseat.Slidethe seatforwardor backward

as desired.Retightenthetwoscrews.SeeFig.5-4.

Steering Adjustment

Ifthe tractorturnstighterinonedirectionthanthe other,

or if the balljointsarebeingreplaceddue to damageor

wear,the steeringdraglinksmayneedto beadjusted.

Adjustthe draglinksso thatequallengthsare threaded

intothe balljointon the leftand rightside:

1. Loosenthejam nut foundonthe draglinkat the rear

of the balljoint.See Fig.5-5.

2. Removehex nuton thetop of balljoint.See Fig.5-5.

3. Threadthe balljoint towardthejam nut to shortenthe

draglink.Threadtheballjointawayfromthejamnut

to lengthenthe draglink.

4. Replacehex nutand retightenthejam nut afterproper

adjustmentis achieved.

NOTE:Threadingthe balljointstoo far ontothe draglinks

will causethe fronttiresto "toe-in"too far.Propertoe-in is

between1/16"and5/16".

Fronttiretoe-in canbe measuredas follows:

1. Placethe steeringwheelinpositionfor straightahead

travel.

2. Infrontof the axle,measurethe distancehorizontally

fromthe insideof the leftrimto the insideof the right

rim.Notethe distance.

3. Behindthe axle,measurethe distancehorizontally

fromthe insideof the leftrimto the insideof the right

rim.Notethe distance.

4. The measurementtakeninfrontof the axle shouldbe

between1/16"and5/16"lessthanthe measurement

takenbehindthe axle.Adjustif necessary.

Figure 5-3

Figure 5=4

Figure 5=5

Adjusting

Beforeoperating this

machine, make sure

the seat is engaged in

the seat stop, stand

behind the machine

and pull back on seat

stop:

NOTE: Threadingthe

ball joints too far onto

the drag linkSWill Cause

the front tires to 'ttoeqn'!

tOOfarlProper t!eqn

is bt!ween i/i6 and

5ii61

WARNING

Beforeperforming

anymaintenanceor

repairs,disengage

PTO, move shift lever

intoneutralposition,

set parking brake,

stop engine and

remove keyto prevent

unintendedstarting.

Before lubricating,

repairing, or inspect-

ing,always disengage

PTO, move shift lever

into neutral position,

set parking brake,

stop engine and

remove key to prevent

unintendedstarting.

KohlerTwinShown

Figure 6-1

_ARNING:Before performing any

maintenanceor repairs,disengagePTO,

moveshift lever into neutral position, set

parking brake,stop engine and remove

key to prevent unintended starting.

Engine

Referto the EngineOperator/Owner Manualfor

engine maintenance instructions.

Checkengineoil level beforeeachuseas instructed

inthe EngineOperator/OwnerManualpackedwithyour

unit.Follow the instructionscarefully.

Changing Engine Oil

Popopenthe protectivecap onthe endof the oil

drainvalveto exposethedrain port.

Removethe oil fill cap/dipstickfromthe oil fill tube.

Pushtheoildrainhose(packedwiththismanual)onto

theoildrainport.Routetheoppositeendofthehoseinto

anappropriateoilcollectioncontainerwithacapacity

greatenoughtocollecttheusedoil.SeeFig.6-1.

Pushthe drainvalveinandturn counter-clockwiseto

releasevalveto drainoil.

Afterthe oil has finisheddraining,pushtheoil drain

valvebackin, rotateit clockwiseto lockthe valve

closedand re-capthe endof the oil drainvalveto

keepdebrisfromenteringthedrainport.

Servicethe oilfilter (if so equipped)as instructedin

the separateEngineOperator/OwnerManualpacked

withyourunit.

Performthe abovestepsinthe oppositeorderafteroil

hasfinisheddraining.

7. Refilltheenginewithnewmotoroilas instructedinthe

EngineOperator/OwnerManualpackedwithyourunit.

IMPORTANT:Referto the EngineOperator/Owner

Manualpackedwithyourunit for informationregarding

thequantityandproperweightof motoroil.

Air Cleaner

Servicethe pre-cleaner,if soequipped,andcartridge/air

cleanerelementas instructedin the EngineOperator/

OwnerManualpackedwithyour unit.

Spark Plug(s)

Thesparkplug(s)shouldbecleanedand thegap reset

oncea season.Sparkplugreplacementis recommended

at the startof each mowingseason.Referto the Engine

Operator/OwnerManualfor correctplugtypeandgap

specifications.

Lubrication

_ARNING:Before lubricating, repairing, or

inspecting, always disengage PTO,move

shift lever into neutral position, set parking

brake, stop engine and remove key to

prevent unintended starting.

Engine

Lubricatethe enginewithmotoroil as instructedinthe

EngineOwnerManualpackedwith yourunit.

Pivot Points & Linkage

Lubricateall the pivotpointsonthe drivesystem,parking

brakeand lift linkageat leastoncea seasonwithlightoil.

Rear Wheels

The rearwheelsshouldbe removedfrom the axlesonce

a season.Lubricatethe axlesandthe rimswell withan

all-purposegreasebeforere-installingthem.

Front Axles

Eachendof the tractor'sfrontpivotbarmaybeequipped

witha greasefitting.Lubricatewitha greasegunafter

every25 hoursof tractoroperation.

Cleaning the Engine And Deck

Anyfuel oroil spilledonthe machineshouldbe wiped

off promptly.Do NOTallowdebristo accumulatearound

the coolingfinsof the engineor onany otherpart of the

machine.

IMPORTANT:The useof a pressurewasherto cleanyour

tractoris NOTrecommended,it maycausedamageto

electricalcomponents,spindles,pulleys,bearingsor the

engine.

Deck Wash System TM

Twowaterportsareavailableonyour mowerdeckto

be usedas partof the deckwashsystem.Usethe

DeckWashSystemTM to rinsegrassclippingsfromthe

deck'sundersideand preventthe buildupof corrosive

chemicals.

If yourtractoris notalreadyequippedwitha Deck

WashSystemTM then a hexplugcan befoundonyour

tractor'sdecksurface.Thisplugcan bereplacedwith a

separately-availableDeckWashSystemTM.

NOTE:Referto theAttachments&Accessoriessectiondthis

manualforinformationregardingthisandotherseparately-

availableattachments&accessoriesforyourtractor.

Toutilizethe DeckWashSystemTM, completethefollow-

ingstepsAFTEREACHMOWING:

1. Drivethe tractorto a level,clear spoton yourlawn,

nearenoughto a watersillcock(spigot)for your

gardenhoseto reach.

IMPORTANT:Makecertainthe tractor'sdischargechuteis

directedAWAYfromyourhouse,garage,parkedcars,etc.

Disengagethe PTO(BladeEngage),movethe shift

leverintothe neutralposition,setthe parkingbrake,

andstopthe engine.

Threadthe hosecoupler(packagedwithyourtractor's

Operator'sManual)ontothe endof yourgardenhose.

Attachthe hosecouplerto the waterport onyour

deckssurface.SeeFig.6-2.

5. Turnthe wateron.

Whilesittingin theoperator'spositiononthe tractor,

re-starttheengineandplacethethrottle leverin the

FAST(rabbit)position.

Disengagethe parkingbrake.

Movethe tractor'sPTO(BladeEngage)intothe ON

position.

Remainin the operator's positionwiththecutting

deckengagedfor a minimumof twominutes,allowing

the undersideof the cuttingdeckto thoroughlyrinse.

10.Movethe tractor'sPTO(BladeEngage)intothe OFF

position.

11.Turnthe ignitionkey to the STOPpositionto turn the

tractor'sengineoff andengagethe parkingbrake.

12.Turnthe wateroff anddetachthe hosecouplerfrom

thewaterport onyourdeckssurface.

13.Repeatsteps4-11on theoppositesideof the cutting

deck.

Figure 6=2

Figure 6=3

Cutting Deck Removal

To removethe cuttingdeck,proceedas follows:

1. Placethe PTO/BladeEngageknob inthe disengaged

(OFF)positionandengagetheparkingbrake.

2. Lowerthedeck bymovingthe decklift leverintothe

bottomnotchon the rightfender.

3. Removethe deckbeltfrom aroundthe tractor's

electricPTOclutch(referto Changingthe DeckBelt).

4. Lookingat thecuttingdeckfromthe leftside of the

tractor,locatethe decksupportpinon the rearleft

sideof the deck.

5. Rotatethe pinslightlytowardthe rearof the tractor

and releaseit.

6. Pullthe decksupportpinoutwardto releasethe deck

fromthe deckliftarm.See Fig.6-3.

iMPORTANT

Make certain the

tractor's discharge chute

is directed AWAYfrom

your house, garage,

parkedcars. etc.

7, Repeatthe abovestepsonthe tractor'srightside, Charging

WARNING

Never exceed the

maximum inflation

pressure shown on

the sidewall of the

tire.

Batteries give off an

explosive gaswhile

charging. Charge

battery in awell

ventilated area and

keep away from an

open flame or pilot

light as on a water

heater, space heater,

furnace, clothes

dryer or other gas

appliances.

When removing or

installingthe battery,

follow these instruc-

tions to preventthe

screwdriver from

shorting against the

frame.

Movethe decklift leverintothe top notchto raisethe

decklift armsupand outof the way.

Gentlyslidethe cuttingdecktowardthe frontof the

tractorallowingthe hooksonthe deckto release

themselvesfromthe deck stabilizerrod.

10.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck(fromthe rightside)out

fromunderneaththetractor.

11.Pullthe decksupportpinoutwardto releasethe deck

fromthedecklift arm.

12.Rotatethe pin slightlytowardthe rearof the tractor

andreleasethe pin intothe holeprovided.

13.Repeatthe abovestepsonthe tractor'srightside.

IMPORTANT:Whenchargingyourtractor'sbattery,use

onlya chargerdesignedfor 12Vlead-acidbatteries.Read

yourbatterycharger'sOwner'sManualpriorto charging

yourtractor'sbattery.Alwaysfollowitsinstructionsand

heeditswarnings.

If yourtractorhasnot beenputinto usefor an extended

periodof time,chargethe batteryas follows:

• Setyour batterychargerto delivera maximumof 10

amperes.Ifyour batterychargeris automatic,charge

the batteryuntilthe chargerindicatesthatchargingis

complete.

NOTE:Ifthe chargeris notautomatic,chargefor no fewer

thaneight hours.

14.Movethe decklift leverintothe top notchonthe right

fenderto raisedeckliftarmsupandout of the way.

15.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdecktowardthe frontof the

tractorallowingthe hooksonthe deckto release

themselvesfromthe deck stabilizerrod.

16.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck(fromthe rightside)out

fromunderneaththetractor.

Tires

,_ WARNING:Neverexceed the maximum

inflation pressure shown on the sidewall

of tire.

The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:

_k ARNING:Batteries give off an explosive

gas while charging. Charge battery in a

well ventilated areaand keep away from

an open flame or pilot light as on a water

heater,space heater,furnace, clothes dryer

or other gas appliances.

Jump Starting

_k ARNING:Whenremoving or installing the

battery, follow these instructions to prevent

the screwdriver from shorting against the

frame.

IMPORTANT:Neverjumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith

the batteryof a runningvehicle.

Approximately10psifor the reartires

Approximately14psi for the fronttires

IMPORTANT:Referto the tire sidewallforexacttire

manufacturer'srecommendedormaximumpsi.Do not

overinflate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cutting

deckto mowunevenly.

Battery

The batteryis sealedandis maintenance-free.Acid

levelscannotbechecked.

Alwayskeepthe batterycablesandterminalsclean

andfreeof corrosivebuild-up.

Aftercleaningthe batteryandterminals,apply a light

coatof petroleumjelly or greaseto bothterminals.

Alwayskeepthe rubberboot positionedoverthe

positiveterminalto preventshorting.

1. Connectendof onejumpercableto the positive

terminalof the goodbattery,thenthe otherendto the

positiveterminalof the deadbattery.

2. Connectthe otherjumpercable to the negative

terminalof the goodbattery,thento the frame of the

unit with the dead battery.

_1 WARNING:Failure to use this procedure

could cause sparking, and thegas in either

battery could explode.

Cleaning

Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand

washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution.If neces-

sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswith a wire brushto

removedeposits.Coatterminalsandexposedwiringwith

greaseor petroleumjelly to preventcorrosion.

Battery Failures

IMPORTANT:Ifremovingthe batteryfor anyreason,

disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wire fromit's terminal

first,followedby the POSITIVE(Red)wire.When

re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE

(Red)wire its terminalfirst,followedby the NEGATIVE

(Black)wire.Becertainthatthewiresareconnectedto

thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe

polarityandresultindamageto your engine'salternat-

ingsystem.

Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:

• incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging

• overcharging • corrodedconnections

• freezing

NOTE:ThesefailuresareNOTcoveredbyyour tractor's

warranty.

Cutting Blades

_ ARNING: Besure to shut the engine

off, remove ignition key,disconnect the

spark plug wire(s) and ground against

the engine to prevent unintended starting

before removing the cutting blade(s) for

sharpening or replacement. Protect your

hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to

grasp the cutting blade.

WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade

spindles for cracks or damage, especially

if you strike a foreign object. Replace

immediately if damaged.

The bladesmayberemovedas follows.

1. Removethe deckfrombeneaththe tractor,(referto

CuttingDeckRemovalon page23) thengentlyflip

thedeckoverto exposeitsunderside.

2. Placea blockof wood betweenthe centerdeckhous-

ingbaffleandthe cuttingbladeto act as a stabilizer.

SeeFig.6-4.

3. Removethe hexflangenutthat securesthe bladeto

the spindleassembly.SeeFig.6-4.

4. Toproperlysharpenthe cuttingblades,removeequal

amountsof metalfrombothends of the bladesalong

thecutting edges,parallelto the trailingedge,at a

250to 300angle.

IMPORTANT:Ifthe cuttingedgeof the bladehasalready

beensharpenedto within15/8" fromtheedge,or if any

metalseparationis present,replacethe bladeswith new

ones.SeeFig.6-5.

• It is importantthateachcuttingbladeedgebeground

equallyto maintainproperbladebalance.

• Whenreplacingtheblade,be sureto installthe blade

withthe sideof the blademarked"Bottom" (orwith

a part numberstampedinit) facingthe groundwhen

the moweris inthe operatingposition.

IMPORTANT:Usea torquewrenchto tightenthe blade

spindlehexflangenutto between70foot-poundsand90

foot-pounds.

Fuses

Afuse is installedinyourtractor'swiringharnessto

protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage

causedby excessiveamperage.

If theelectricalsystemdoesnot function,oryour

tractor'senginewill not crank,firstcheckto becertain

thatthe fusehasnot blown.

• It caneither befoundunderthe hoodmountedbehind

thetop of the dash panelonthe supportbar,or under

the seatmountedto the insideof the tractorframe

nextto the batterytray.

IMPORTANT:Alwaysusea fusewiththe sameamper-

agecapacityfor replacement.

f'_ He×Flange Nut "_

Figure 6-4

Figure 6-5

Maintaining

WARNING

Be sure to shut

the engine off,

remove ignition key,

disconnect the spark

plug wire(s) and

groundagainst the

engine to prevent

unintended starting

before removing

the cutting blade(s)

for sharpening or

replacement. Protect

your hands by using

heavy glovesor arag

to grasp the cutting

blade.

Periodically inspect

the blade spindles for

cracks or damage,

especially if you strike

a foreign object.

Replace immediately if

damaged.

Maintaining

WARNING

Be sure to shut

the engine off,

removeignition key,

disconnectthe spark

plugwire(s) and

groundagainstthe

engine to prevent

unintended starting

before removingthe

belt(s).

Avoidthe possibilityof

a pinchinginjury.Do

notplaceyour fingers

on the idler springor

betweenthe belt and a

puley while removing

the belt.

Changing the Deck Belt

_ARNING:Besureto shutthe engineoff,

removeignition key,disconnect the spark

plug wire(s) andground against the engine

to prevent unintended starting before

removingthe belt(s).

WARNING:Avoid the possibilityof a

pinchinginjury. Donot placeyour fingers

on the idler spring or between the belt and

apulley while removing the belt.

Allbeltsonyourtractoraresubjectto wearandshouldbe

replacedifanysignsof weararepresent.

iMPORTANT:The V-beltsfoundonyourtractorare

speciallydesignedto engageanddisengagesafely.A

substitute(non-OEM)V-beltcan bedangerousby not

disengagingcompletely.Fora properworkingmachine,

usefactoryapprovedbelts.

Tochangeor replacethe deckbelt onyourtractor,

proceedas follows:

1. Lowerthe deckby movingthe deck liftleverintothe

bottomnotchonthe rightfender.

2. Removethe beltguardsby removingthe self-tapping

screwsthatfastenthemto the deck.

3. Toeaseinremovingthe belt inlater steps,loosen,

butdo not remove,the boltwhichsecuresthe

pivotingidlerpulleyto the idlerbracket.SeeFig.6-6.

Pivoting Idler Pulley Belt Guard

"Square

Hole

NOTE:Theidlerpulleysmayhaveto beloosened,but not

removed,inorderto removethe beltfromaroundthem.

8. Routethe newbeltsas shownbelowin Fig.6-7or 6-8.

9. Retightenthe bolt whichsecuresthe pivotingidler

pulleyto the idlerbracket.

10.Remountthe beltguardsremovedearlier.

Changing the Transmission Drive Belt

NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustbe removedandspecial

tools(i.e.air/impactwrench)inorderto changethe

tractor'sdrive belt.Seean authorizedMTDServiceDealer

to haveyourdrivebelt replacedor phoneCustomerSup-

portas instructedonpage2 for informationonorderinga

ServiceManual.

4. Inserta 3/8"-driveratchetwrench(setto tighten)into

the squareholefoundin the idlerbracketon the left

sideof the deck'ssurface.SeeFig.6-6.

5. Graspthe ratchet'shandleandpivotit to relieve

tensiononthe belt.

6. Withbelttensionrelieved,carefullyremovethe belt

fromaroundthe left-handspindlepulley.

IMPORTANT:Carefullyallowthe ratchetto pivotrearward

beforeremovingit fromthe squarehole.

7. Removethe deckbelt fromaroundall pulleys,

includingthe deckidlerpulley(s)andthe electric

PTOclutch.

d50oinchDeck

(Electric PTO)

Figure 6=7

54-inch Deck

(Electric PTO)

Figure 6=8

Tractor

WARNING

iDrainfuel only into an

approvedcontainer

outdoors,away

ifrom anopenflame.

iAllowengineto cool.

iExtinguishcigarettes,

'cigars, pipes, and

other sources

of ignition priorto

,drainingfuel.

i Never store the

i machine or fuel

container indoors

_where there is an

open flame, spark or

ipilot light such as on

water heater, furnace,

clothes dryer or other

gas appliance.

Cleanandlubricatethe tractoras instructedin the Followthe instructionsin the Service, Storage &

MAiNTAiNiNGYOURLAWNTRACTORsectionof this Specifications sectionof the EngineOperator/Owner

manualbeforestoringfor anextendedperiod. Manualfor properenginecare priorto storingyourtractor.

_i= ARNING:Drainfuel only intoan approved

containeroutdoors,awayfrom anopen

flame.Allowengineto cool. Extinguish

cigarettes,cigars, pipes,andothersources

of ignitionpriorto drainingfuel.

,A_ WARNING:Neverstorethe machineor fuel

container indoorswhere there is an open

flame, spark or pilotlightsuch as on water

heater,furnace, clothes dryer or othergas

appliance.

Attachments & Accessories

Thefollowingattachmentsandaccessoriesarecompatiblefor ModelSeries620 LawnTractors.Seethe retailer

fromwhichyou purchasedyourtractor,an authorizedMTDServiceDealeror phone(800) 800-7310for information

regardingpriceandavailability.

NOTE:ModelSeries620 LawnTractorsare NOTdesignedfor usewithany typeof ground-engagingattachments

(e.g.tiller or plow).Useof thistypeof equipmentWILLvoidthe tractor'swarranty.

MODEL DESCRiPTiON

OEM-190-032 42-inchTwo-stageSnowThrower

OEM-190-193 50-inch DeckMulchKit

OEM-190-013 54-inch DeckMulchKit

OEM-190-192 TripleBaggerGrassCollector(for 50-inchDecks)

OEM-190-842 TripleBaggerGrassCollector(for 54-inchDecks)

OEM-190-607" DeluxeTractorSunshade

OEM-190-671 Tire Chains,20x 8 Tires

OEM-190-784 WheelWeights

OEM-190-751 SnowCab

0EM-190-672 GrilleGuard(mountsonfrontof tractor)

0EM-190-833 46-inch FrontDozerBlade

790-900-0025 DeckWashKit

* Notcompatiblewithtractorsequippedwitha GrassCollector

ROTATING BLADES CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

*DONOTMOWWHENCHILDRENOR

OTHERSAREAROUND

*NEVERCARRYCHILDRENEVENWiTH

BLADE(S)OFF,

* LOOKDOWNANDBEHINDBEFORE

ANDWHILEBACKING,

Labels

WARNING

The abovesymbol

pointsout important

safety instructionsin

this manualwhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

in personalinjury.When

you see this symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

inthis manual

and onthe machine.

For repairs beyond

the minor adjust-

ments listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer.

Pro bl em Ca use Remedy

Enginefails to start 1. PTOengaged• 1. PlacePTOknobindisengaged

(OFF)position•

2. Sparkplugwire(s)disconnected. 2. Connectwire(s)to sparkplug(s)•

3 Fueltankem t or stalefuel 3 F tankwthc ean freshgaso ne

• py ••

4 Chokenot actvated 4. Pullout the CHOKEcontrol(if so

•equipped)orplacethe throttle

controlinCHOKEposition•

5. Faultysparkplug• 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace•

6. Blockedfuel line• 6. Cleanfuel lineor replacefuelfilter,

7. Engineflooded, if so equipped.

7. Crankenginewiththrottle in FAST

position.

8. Parkingbrakenotengaged. 8. Engageparkingbrake.

' 9. Throttlecontrollevernotin correct 9. Placethrottleleverto FAST

- startingposition. .position.

Engineruns erratic 1. UnitrunningwithCHOKEapplied. 1. PushCHOKEcontrolin.

2. Sparkplugwire(s)loose.

3. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.

4. Ventingas cap plugged.

5. Waterordirt infuel system.

6. Dirty aircleaner.

_ J _ =_

2. Connectandtightenspark

plugwire(s).

3. Cleanfuel line;fill tankwith clean,

fresh(lessthan30 daysold)

gasoline.Replacefuel filter,if so

equipped.

4. Clearventor replaceif damaged.

5. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith

freshfuel.

6. Replaceaircleanercartridge/ele-

mentor cleanpre-cleaner,if so

equipped.

_ i

Problem Cause Remedy

Engine overheats 1! Engine0il level!0wl i: FillCrankcasewith pi0peroi!,

2. Air flowrestricted. Clean grassClippingsanddebis

fromaroundthe engneScoo!ing

....... finsandblowerhousing.

Enginehesitates at 1. Sparkplug(s)gaptooclose. 1. Removesparkplug(s)and reset

high RPM the gap.

desp0or 1 Sparkpug(s)foued fautyorgap 1 Repacesparkpug(s) Setpug(s)

Y '

too wide. gap.

2 Dirtyair Cleaner. 2 Replaceaircleaner cartridgeielei

....... equipped.

Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseorunbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandspindle.Balanc_

blade.

Vibration

2. Damagedorbentcuttingblade. 2. Replaceblade.

Mower will not li EngineSpeedtoo low, 1: Placethrottle controlin FAST

mulch grasS(f Wetgra_ (rabbit)position:

E J 2 Do not mowwhengrass swet;

qu pped) .... •wat unt aterto cut

3. Excessivey hgh grass: 3. Mowonce at a highcuttingheight,

then mowagainat desiredheight

or makea narrowerCuttingpathl

Duilblade 4. sharpenOrreplaceblade:

Unevencut 1. Decknotbalancedproperly. 1. Performside4o-sidedeckadjust-

2. Dullblade, mont.

2. Sharpenor replaceblade.

3. Uneventire pressure.

3. Checktire pressureinall fourtires.

)¸¸¸lfasafetyfeature

is notfunctioning

properlyido not use

the tractor.Contact

iyour authorizedMTD

service dealeror call

(800>8oo,73 o:

This Operators

ManUalcovers a range

of product specifications

for VariousmodelS:

CharacteriSticsand

features discUssed

and/or illustratedin

this manual may not be

appliCabletOal! roodels:

MTD LEOreserves the

right to changeprOduCt

specifications designs

and equipmentWitllout

notice and without

ncurring obligationl

NOTE:Downloada completePartsManualfreeof chargeat www.mtdproducts.comor phone(800)800-7310to

purchasea PartsManual.Besureto haveyourmodelnumberandserialnumberready.Thesecanbe foundonthe

modelplatelocatedunderthe seat.Referto page2 for moreinformationregardinglocatingyourmodelandserial

numbers.

DriveBelt (Transmission) 754-0461

DriveBelt (MowingDeck)50" Deck 754-04107

DriveBelt (MowingDeck)54" Deck 754-0642

DeckBlade(50" Deck)three each 742-04053A

DeckBlade(54" Deck)CenterBlade 742-0677

DeckSpindle(50"Deck) 618-04126A

DeckSpindle(54"Deck) 618-04125A

RearDeckWheels5.0x 1.38(50"Deck) 734-0973

FrontDeckWheels5.0dia. ball(50" Deck) 734-04155

DeckWheels5.0 dia. ball(54" Deck) 734-04155

Battery 925-1707D

Tire (Front)15"x 6" x 6" SquareShoulder 734-1731

Tire (Rear)22"x 9.5"x 12"SquareShoulder 734-04174

HubCap 731-05674

FuelTankCap 951-3111

ChokeControlCable(KohlerTwinCylinder) 746-1085A

ThrottleControlCable(KohlerTwinCylinder) 746-1086

DischargeChuteAssembly 631-04070A

_ARNING: If a safety featureis not functioningproperly, do not use the tractor. Contact

your authorized MTDservice dealer or call (800)800-7310.

NOTES

Use this page to make notes and write down important information.

NOTES

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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardandMTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your 2007lawn

mower.In California,new lawnmowermust be designed,builtand equippedto meet theState'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc must

warrantthe EECSon yourlawn mowerfor the periodof time listedbelow providedthere hasbeenno abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower.

YourEECSmayincludeparts suchas thecarburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fueltanks,fuel lines,fuelcaps,valves,

canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.

Where a warrantable condition exists, MTDConsumer Group Inc will repair your lawn mower at no cost to you includingdiagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

Thisevaporativeemissioncontrolsystemis warrantedfor two years.If anyevaporativeemission-relatedpart on yourequipmentis defective,the partwill be

repairedor replacedby MTDConsumerGroupInc.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Asthe lawn mowerowner,youare responsiblefor performanceof the requiredmaintenancelistedin yourowner'smanual. MTDConsumerGroupIncrecom-

mendsthat youretainall receiptscoveringmaintenanceonyour lawnmower,but MTDConsumerGroup Inccannotdenywarrantysolelyforthe lack of receipts.

Asthe lawn mowerowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethat MTDConsumerGroupInc maydeny youwarrantycoverageif your lawnmoweror a part hasfailed

dueto abuse,neglect,orimpropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.

Youare responsiblefor presentingyourlawn mowerto MTDConsumerGroupInc'sdistributioncenteror servicecenteras soonas the problemexists.The

warrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedin a reasonableamountof time, notto exceed30 days.If you havea questionregardingyour warrantycoverage,youshould

contactthe MTDConsumerGroupIncService Departmentat 1-800-800-7310.

GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:

MTDConsumerGroupIncwarrantsto the ultimatepurchaserand eachsubsequentpurchaserthat the lawnmoweris: Designed,built andequippedso as to

conformwithall applicableregulations;andfree from defectsin materialsand workmanshipthat causethe failureof a warrantedpart to beidenticalin allmaterial

respectsto that part as describedin MTDConsumerGroupInc'sapplicationfor certification.

The warrantyperiodbeginsonthedate the lawnmoweris deliveredto an ultimatepurchaseror first placed intoservice.The warrantyperiodis two years.

Subjectto certainconditionsand exclusionsas statedbelow,the warrantyonemission-relatedpartsisas follows:

1. Anywarrantedpartthat is notscheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenanceinthe writteninstructionssupplied,is warrantedfor thewarrantyperiod

statedabove.Ifthe part fails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,the partwillbe repairedor replacedby MTDConsumerGroupInc accordingto subsection

(4)below.Anysuchpart repairedor replacedunderwarrantywillbe warrantedfor the remainderof the period.

2. Anywarrantedpart that is scheduledonly for regularinspection inthe writteninstructionssuppliedis warrantedfor thewarranty periodstated above.Any such

partrepairedor replacedunderwarrantywill bewarrantedfor the remainingwarrantyperiod.

3. Anywarrantedpart that is scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein thewritten instructionssuppliedis warrantedforthe periodof time beforethe

firstscheduledreplacementdatefor that part.If the partfails beforethe firstscheduledreplacement,the part willbe repairedor replacedby MTDConsumer

GroupInc accordingto subsection(4) below.Any such part repairedor replacedunderwarrantywillbe warrantedforthe remainderof the periodpriorto the

firstscheduledreplacementpointfor the part.

4. Repairor replacementof anywarrantedpart underthe warrantyprovisionshereinmustbe performedat a warrantystationat no chargeto theowner.

5. Notwithstandingthe provisionsherein,warrantyservicesorrepairswill be providedat all of our distributioncentersthat arefranchisedto servicethe subject

enginesor equipment.

6. Thelawnmowerowner willnot be chargedfor diagnosticlaborthat is directlyassociatedwithdiagnosisof a defective,emission-relatedwarrantedpart,

providedthat such diagnosticwork is performedat a warrantystation.

7. MTDConsumerGroupInc is liablefor damagesto otherengineor equipmentcomponentsproximatelycausedby a failure underwarrantyof any warranted

part.

8. Throughoutthe lawnmowerwarrantyperiodstated above,MTDConsumerGroupIncwill maintaina supplyof warrantedpartssufficientto meetthe expected

demandfor suchparts.

9. Anyreplacementpartmaybe usedinthe performanceof any warrantymaintenanceorrepairsand mustbe providedwithoutchargeto the owner.Suchusewill

notreducethe warrantyobligationsof MTDConsumerGroupInc.

10.Add-onor modifiedpartsthat arenotexemptedbythe Air ResourcesBoardmaynot beused.The useof any non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedparts bythe

ultimatepurchaserwillbegroundsfor disallowinga warrantyclaims. MTDConsumerGroup Incwill notbe liableto warrantfailuresof warrantedparts caused

bythe useof a non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpart.

WARRANTED PARTS:

The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemaybeexcludedfrom suchwarrantycoverageifMTDConsumerGroup

Inc demonstratesthat the lawnmowerhasbeenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,andthat suchabuse,neglect,or impropermaintenancewasthe

directcauseof the needfor repairor replacementof the part.Thatnotwithstanding,any adjustmentof a componentthathas a factory installed,and properly

operating,adjustmentlimiting deviceis still eligiblefor warrantycoverage.Thefollowing emissionwarrantyparts list arecovered: FuelLine,Fuel LineClamps

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

The limitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenby MTDLLCwithrespect

to newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,its

possessionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-

shipfor a periodof two (2)yearscommencingonthe date of original

purchaseandwill,at its option,repairor replace,freeof charge,any

part foundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-

rantyshallonlyapply if thisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained

inaccordancewiththe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,

andhas notbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,

accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,

ordamagebecauseof otherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting

fromthe installationor useof any part,accessoryor attachmentnot

approvedby MTDfor use withthe product(s)coveredbythis manual

willvoid yourwarrantyas to any resultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfor a periodof thirty (30)daysfromthe dateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-

ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,

snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service

dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages,

or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-

0019, or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our

Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthe followingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfor termsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdueto

useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssoldor exported

outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

No impliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarranty of mer-

chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the

applicable periodof express written warranty above as to the

partsas identified.No otherexpresswarranty, whetherwrittenor

oral, except as mentioned above,givenby any personor entity,

includingadealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall

bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy

is repairor replacementof the productas setforth above.

Theprovisionsas set forth inthis warrantyprovidethe soleand

exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

for incidentalor consequentiallossor damage including,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn

careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea

warranted product.

Somestatesdo notallowthe exclusionor limitationof incidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty

lasts,sothe aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynot applyto you.

In noeventshallrecoveryof any kindbegreaterthanthe amountof the

purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of

the productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliability

for loss,damage,or injuryto you andyourpropertyand/orto othersand

theirpropertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto usethe product.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnot extendto anyoneotherthan theoriginal

purchaserorto the personfor whomitwas purchasedas a gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHIS WARRANTY:This limited

warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother

rightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain

warrantycoverage.

IVITDLLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019; Phone: 1=800=800-7310, 1-330=220-4683

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