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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustment • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

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Automatic Lawn Tractor- Model Series 605

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-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.769-02073C

01/05/2006

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 ........................ 24

Off-Season Storage /Attachments ................. 30

Safety Labels .................................................... 31

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 32

Parts List ........................................................... 34

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe model plate on the equipmentand copy the

information to the sample model plate provided to the right.

Youcan locate the model plate by looking beneathethe seat.

This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's

web site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support

Department or 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 NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

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

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

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menu option.

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

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

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

your unit, for moreinformation.

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Practices

WARNING

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out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed, could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

ofyourself and others.

Readand follow all

I instructionsinthis man-

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operatethis machine.

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hese instructionsmay

result in personal injury.

When you see this

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of this power machine

to personswho read,

understand

andfollow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

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

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto State of Californiato cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas built to be operatedaccording to the rulesfor safe operationin 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 amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observe the followingsafety instructionscould 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

injuredor interferewithsafemachineoperation.

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 inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis

extremely flammableand the vapors areexplo-

sive. Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasoline

isspilledonyourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.

Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

b. Neverfill containersinsideavehicleor ona

truckor trailerbedwitha plasticliner.Always

placecontainerson the 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

andwait untilthe 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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WARNING

This symbol points

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

not followed,could

endanger the personal

safety and/or property

of yourself and others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-

ual before attempting to

operate this machine.

Failureto comply with

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 follow the warnings

and instructions

inthis manual

Thissymbolpoints

outimportantsafety

instructionswhich,if

notfollowed,could

endangerthepersonal

i safetyand/orproperty

ofyourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthisman-

ualbeforeattemptingto

Ioperatethismachine.

I Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmay

i resultin personalinjury.

Whenyouseethis

symbol.

i HEED ITSWARNING

Your

i Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Slope Operation:

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.Tiresmay losetractiononslopeseven

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 nottowheavypullbehindattachments(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 bladescometo

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

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfand 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 warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Tractor

Use extreme care

whenhandling

gaso nelGasoline

extremely flammable

and the vapors are

explosive: Never fuel

machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running,

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes, and

othersourcesof

ignitionl

NOTE: This Operators

Manual Coversa range

of produCtspecifications

for VariousmodelS:

Characteristics and

ifeaturesdiscussed

and/or illustratedin

s manualmay not

applicable toall models:

MTD LLC reservesthe

right to change product

specifications,(Jesigns

andequipment without

notice andwithout incur-

i[ing obligatiOnl

RubberBoot

Figure 1

NOTE:ThisOperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product

specificationsfor variousmodels.Characteristicsandfea-

turesdiscussedand/orillustratedinthis manualmaynot

beapplicableto all models.MTDLLCreservesthe right

to changeproductspecifications,designsandequipment

withoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.

Attaching the Battery Cables

NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos.(+).

Thenegativebatteryterminalis markedNeg.(-).

•Thepositivecable(heavyredwire) is securedto the

positivebatteryterminal(+)witha hexbolt andhex

nut at thefactory.Beforeattachingthe negativecable,

removethe batteryby removingthe positivecable

andhold-downstrap.Notethe dateon the sideof the

battery.Ifthe batteryis putinto serviceafterthisdate,

chargethe batteryas instructedin the Maintaining

YourLawnTractorsectionof this manualpriorto

operatingthetractor.

• Securebatterybackontothe tractorwiththe hold-

downstrap.Reattachthe positivecable (heavyred

wire)to the positivebatteryterminal(+)withthe bolt

andnut.Makecertainthatthe rubberbootcoversthe

terminalto helpprotectit fromcorrosion.

• Removethehex boltandwing nutfromthe negative

cable.

• Removetheblackplasticcover,if present,fromthe

negativebatteryterminalandattachthe negative

cable(heavyblackwire)to the negativebattery

terminal(-) withthe bolt andnut.

• Makecertainthehold-downstrapis in positionover

the battery,securingit in place.SeeFigure1.

Gas and Oil Fill-up

Thegasolinetank is locatedunderthe hoodandhasa

capacityof eithertwoor threegallons.Do notoverfill.

WARNING: Use extreme care

when handling gasoline. Gasoline

is extremely flammable and the

vapors are explosive. Never fuel

machine indoorsor while the

engine is hot or running. Extin-

guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,

and other sources of ignition.

Servicethe enginewithgasolineandoil as instructedin

the separateEngineOperator/OwnerManualpackedwith

yourtractor.Readinstructionscarefully.

IMPORTANT:Yourtractoris shippedwith motoroil inthe

engine.However,you MUSTcheckthe oil levelbefore

operating.Becarefulnotto overfill.

Shipping Brace Removal f

WARNING: Make sure the riding

mower's engine is off, remove the

ignition key, and set the parking

brake before removing the ship-

ping brace.

•Locatethe shippingbrace,ifpresent,andaccompany-

ingwarningtag foundon the rightside of the mower,

betweenthe dischargechuteand thecuttingdeck.

See Figure2.

•Whileholdingthe dischargechutewithyourleft hand,

removethe shippingbracewithyour righthandby

graspingitbetweenyour thumbandindexfingerand

rotatingitclockwise.

WARNING: The shipping brace,

used for packaging purposes

only, must be removedand dis-

carded before operating your

riding mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck is

capable of throwing objects. Fail-

ure to operate the ridingmower

without the discharge cover in the

proper operating position could

result inserious personal injury

and/or property damage.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

Ifthe steeringwheelforyour tractordid notcome

attached,the hardwarefor attachingit hasbeenpacked

withinthe steeringwheel,beneaththe steeringwheel

cap.Carefullypry offthe steeringwheelcapand remove

the hardware.

NOTE:Therearetwodifferentstylesof steeringwheel

cap.SeeFigure3. Styles vary by model.

1. With the wheels of the tractor pointingstraight

forward, placethe steeringwheeloverthe steering

shaft.

2. Placethe washer(withthecuppedsidedown)over

the steeringshaftandsecurewiththe hex bolt.See

Figure3.

3. Placethe steeringwheelcap overthe centerof the

steeringwheelandpushdownwarduntilit"clicks"into

place.

Figure 2

Figure 3

TractOr

WARNING

Make sure the riding

mower's engine is

off, removethe igni-

tion key, and set the

parking brake before

removingthe shipping

brace.

The shipping brace,

used for packaging

purposes only, must

be removedand

discarded before

operatingyour riding

mower.

The mowing deck is

capable of throwing

objects. Failureto

operate the riding

mower withoutthe

discharge cover in

the properoperating

position could result

in serious personal

injury and/or property

damage.

WARNING

Beforeoperatingthis

machine,makesure

the seat is engaged in

the seat stop;stand

behindthemachine

andpu,backonseat

fu,yengaged

intostop:

NOTE: Forsh pping rea:

s0nsl Seatsareeither

fastenedto the tractor

seat's pivot braCketWitt

a plastiCtie, or mounted

backwardto the pivot

bracket. In either case;

free the seatform its

shipping p0sition and

remove the two Box

screws (or knobsion

models so equipped)

from thebottom of seat

before proceedingwith

applicable instructions:

Attaching The Seat

Seatstylesvarybytractormodelandtherearethree

differentstylesavailable:

•StandardAdjustment

•QuickAdjustment&

•KnobAdjustment

If the seatfor yourtractordid notcomeattached,referto

Figure4, Figure5, and Figure6 to identifyyourtractor's

seatstyleandfollowthe applicableinstructionsbelowto

attachit.

Figure 4

NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsareeitherfastened

to the tractorseat'spivotbracketwitha plastictie,or

mountedbackwardto the pivotbracket.Ineithercase,

freethe seatformitsshippingpositionand removethe

twohex screws(or knobs,onmodelsso equipped)from

the bottomof seatbeforeproceedingwithapplicable

instructionsbelow.

Standard Adjustment Seat

1. Positionthe shoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof the

seat)insidetheslotopeningsinthe seatpivotbracket.

Figure4.

2. Slidethe seatslightlyrearwardinthe seatpivot

bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthe pivotbracket

withthe remainingtwo holesinthe seat'sbase.

3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith

the twohex screwsremovedearlier.SeeFigure4.

Quick Adjustment Seat

NOTE:Ifyour seatwasshippedmountedbackwardson

the seatpivotbracket,pulloutthe tab foundonthe seat

stopandholdit openwhileslidingthe seatoff the seat

pivotbracket.SeeFigure5.

Figure 5 1. Lineupthe plasticseatspacerswiththe slotsin seat

pivotbracket.

2. Slideseatin untilfront seatspacerengagesthe seat

stop.SeeFigure5.

WARNING" Before operating this

machine, make sure the seat is

engaged inthe seat stop, stand

behind the machine and pull back

on seat until fully engaged into

stop.

Figure 6

Knob Adjustment Seat

1. Positionthe shoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof the

seat)insidetheslotopeningsinthe seatpivotbracket.

Figure6.

2. Slidethe seatslightlyrearwardinthe seatpivot

bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthe pivotbracket

withthe remainingtwo holesinthe seat'sbase.

3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith

the twoknobsremovedearlier.SeeFigure6.

NOTE: Referto Mulching on page19for moredetailed

information.

Ifyou'dpreferto operatethe cuttingdeckwithoutmulch-

ing, simplyremovethe mulchplugby unthreadingthe

plasticwing nutwhichfastensit to the cuttingdeck.This

will allowthe clippingsto dischargeout of the discharge

openingduringoperation.SeeFigure7.

Figure 7

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Tractor

WARNING

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Know Your Lawn Tractor

NOTE:Any reference

in this manualto the

RIGHTor LEFT side of

the tractor is observed

from operator's position.

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f" "_ L

NOTE:Steeringwheelnot shownfor clarity

Figure 8

A PTO(BladeEngage)Levert G ThrottleLever

PTO(BladeEngage)Knobt H CruiseControlButton

B SystemsIndicatorMonitort/Ammeter I IgnitionSwitchModule

C ChokeKnobt J BrakePedal

D ParkingBrakeButton K DrivePedal

E ShiftLever L DeckLiftLever

F CupHolder M SeatAdjustmentLevert

NOTE:Anyreferencein

If soequipped

thismanualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfromoperator'sposition.

Throttle Control Lever

Thethrottlecontrolleveris locatedon the rightside of

thetractor'sdash panel.Thislevercontrolsthe speed

of the engineand,on somemodels,when pushedall

thewayforward,the chokecontrolalso.Whenset ina

givenposition,the throttlewill maintaina uniformengine

speed.SeeFigure9.

IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthetractorwiththe cutting

deckengaged,becertainthatthe throttleleveris always

inthe FAST(rabbit)position.

Choke Control

Onsomemodels,movingthe

throttleleverallthe wayforward

activatestheengine'schoke

control.Onall othermodels,the

chokecontrolcan befoundon

the leftside of thedash panel

andis activatedby pullingthe

knoboutward.Activatingthe

chokecontrolclosesthe choke

plateonthe carburetorandaids instartingthe engine.

Referto Starting The Enginein this sectionof the

manualfor detailedstartinginstructions.

Brake Pedal [

The brakepedalislocatedon /

the rightfrontsideof the tractor_

abovethe drive pedalalongthe

runningboard.The brakepedal

can beusedfor suddenstops

or settingthe parkingbrake.

Fast

Position

Slow

Position

Choke__-_).

Position

Fast

Position

Slow --->

Position

Figure 9

Normal

Mode

Start

Position

NOTE:Thebrakepedalmust

befullydepressedto activate

the safetyinterlockswitch

whenstartingthe tractor.

Ignition Switch Module

Figure 10

IMPORTANT:Priorto operatingthe tractor,referto both

Safety Interlock Switches andStarting The Engine

inthissectionof the manualfor detailedinstructions

regardingthe IgnitionSwitchModuleandoperatingthe

tractorinREVERSECAUTIONMODE.

WARNING: Never leave a running

machine unattended, Always

disengage PTO, move shift lever

into neutral position, 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.SeeFigure10.

Drive Pedal

The drivepedalis locatedbelowthe

brakepedalon the rightfrontside of

the tractoralongthe runningboard.

Depressthe drivepedalwithyourright

footwhenthe tractorshift leveris in

either FORWARDor REVERSEtocaus_

the tractorto move.Groundspeedis

also controlledwiththe drivepedal.The

furtherdown thepedalis depressed,the

fasterthe tractorwill travel.Thepedal

will returnto itsoriginalpositionwhen it'._

notdepressed.

IMPORTANT:Alwayssetthe parkingbrakewhenleaving

the tractorunattended.

Operating

Your LaWn

ii?i?ii!:ii ¸C:L i!iiC !i ¸

WARNING

Never leave a running

machine unattended,

Always disengage

PTO, move shift lever

nto neutral position,

set Parking brake, stop

engine and remove key

to prevent unintended

starting:

IMPORTANT

PriortooReratingthe

tractor,refer to both

Safety interlock

Switches and Starting

The Engine in this

seCtion ofthe manual

for detailed instructions

regardingthe Ign tion

SwitCh ModUleand

operatingthe tractoi in

REVERSECAUTION

MODE:

Tractor

ii_i_ii iii_ii iii_iII ii!iii_i__IIIi i_i

NOTE: The PTO(Blade

Engage)knob must be

inthe disengaged (OFF)

positionwhen starting

the engine,when

travelingin reverseand

ifthe operator leaves

the seat.

NOTE: The PTO (Blade

Engage) levermust be

in the disengaged (OFF)

3ositionwhen starting

the engine, when

travelingtn reverseand

if the operator leaves

the seat.

f "_ Ammeter

"-\ BATT. OIL /z

[ 42.0

/// HOURS 1/1 0 \\\

PTO /BLADE PARKING

,.® ®

Figure 11

Systems Indicator Monitor (if

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,movePTOleverintothe disengaged

(OFF)position.

Oil

It isnormalforthe Oil lightto illuminatewhilethe engine

iscranking duringstart-up,but ifit illuminate'sduring

operation,while the engine is running,stopthe

tractorimmediatelyandcheckthe crankcaseoillevelas

instructedinthisOwner'sManual.

Battery

It is normalforthe Batterylightto illuminatewhilethe

engineis cranking duringstart-up,but if it illuminate's

duringoperation,while the engineis running,the

batteryis in needof a chargeorthe engine'scharging

systemis notgeneratingsufficientamperage.Refer

to the MAINTENANCEsectionof this manualfor the

properbatterychargingprocedureor havethe charging

systemcheckedby yourservicedealer.

Theammetermeasuresthe electricaloutputof the

engine'schargingsystem.Undernormaloperating

conditions,withengineat full throttle,the ammetershould

indicatepositivecharge.

Electric PTO (Blade Engage) Knob (If

Equipped)

Toengagethe powerto

the cuttingdeckor other |

(separatelyavailable)attach-

mentson modelsequipped

withanelectric PTO,pull

outwardonthe PTO(Blade

Engage)knob.Pushthe PTO

(BladeEngage)knobinward

to disengagethe powerto the

cuttingdeck.

NOTE:The PTO(BladeEngage)knobmustbein the

disengaged(OFF) positionwhen startingthe engine,

whentravelingin reverseand if the operatorleavesthe

seat.

PTO (Blade Engage) Lever

Onmodelsequippedwitha manualPTO(BladeEngage),

the PTO(BladeEngage)leveris locatedonthe left sideof

ON 1z!

OFF !PTO

PTO /BLADE ENGAGE

the dashboardnextto the steeringwheel.Movethe PTO

(BladeEngage)leverforwardto engagethe powerto the

cuttingdeckor other(separatelyavailable)attachments;

movethe PTO(BladeEngage)leverrearwardto disen-

gagethepowerto the attachments.

NOTE:The PTO(BladeEngage)levermust beinthe

disengaged(OFF) positionwhen startingthe engine,

whentravelingin reverseand if the operatorleavesthe

seat.

Seat Adjustment Lever (If Equipped)

Toadjustthe seatforwardorbackwardon unitsequipped

witha quick-adjustseat,slidethe seatadjustmentlever

to the leftand repositionthe seatto the desiredposition.

Oncea comfortablepositionis found,releasethe seat

adjustmentleverto lockthe seatinplace.Referto the

AdjustingYourLawnTractorsectiondthis manualfor

moredetailedinstructionson all seatadjustments.

Deck Lift Lever

Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,the decklift leveris

usedto changethe heightof the cuttingdeck.To use,

movethe leverto the left,then placein the notchbest

suitedfor yourapplication.

Parking Brake Button

Tosetthe parkingbrake,fully

depressthe brakepedaland

pushthe parkingbrakebuttonin.

Holdthe buttoninwhiletaking

yourfootoffthe brakepedal.Both

the parkingbuttonandthe brake

pedalwill then staydepressed.

To releasethe parkingbrake,

depressthe brakepedalslightly.

The parkingbrakebuttonwill then

returnto itsoriginalposition.

NOTE:Theparkingbrakemust besetif the operator

leavesthe seatwiththe enginerunningor theenginewill

automaticallyshutoff.

IMPORTANT:Alwayssetthe parkingbrakewhen leaving

thetractor unattended.

Cruise Control Button

Thecruisecontrolbuttonis

locatedonthe tractordash

panelto the left of the ignition

switch.Pushthe cruisecontrol

buttonwhiletravelingforwardat a

desiredspeed.Whileholdingthe

buttonin, releasepressurefrom

thedrive pedal.Thiswill engage

thecruisecontrolandallowthe

tractorto remainat thatspeed

withoutapplyingpressureto the

drivepedal.Depressthe brake

pedalor the drivepedalto deactivatecruisecontrol.

Referto Setting the Cruise Control laterinthis section

the manualfor detailedinstructionsregardingthecruise

controlfeature.

NOTE:Cruisecontrolcan NOTbeengagedat the

tractor'sfastestgroundspeed.Ifthe operatorshould

attemptto doso,the tractorwill automaticallydecelerate

to the fastestoptimalmowinggroundspeed.

Shift Lever

The shiftleverislocatedonthe

leftside of the fenderand has

threepositions,FORWARD,

NEUTRALand REVERSE.The

brakepedalmust bedepressed

andthe tractormustnot bein

motionwhenthe movingshift

lever.

IMPORTANT:Neverforcethe

shift lever.Doingso mayresultin

seriousdamageto the tractor's

transmission.

Safety Interlock Switches

Thistractorisequippedwitha safetyinterlocksystem

for the protectionof the operator.Ifthe interlocksystem

shouldevermalfunction,do notoperatethe tractor.

Contactan authorizedMTDservicedealer.

• The safetyinterlocksystempreventsthe engine

fromcrankingorstartingunlessthe parkingbrake

isengaged,andthe PTO(BladeEngage)knob (or

lever)is in the disengaged(OFF)position.

• The enginewill automaticallyshutoff if the operator

leavesthe seatbeforeengagingtheparkingbrake.

Models with Manual PTO (Blade Engage)

• The enginewill automaticallyshutoff if the operator

leavesthe tractor'sseatwiththe PTO(BladeEngage)

leverin the engaged(ON) position,regardlessof

whetherthe parkingbrakeis engaged.

• Withthe ignitionkeyinthe NORMALMOWING

position,the enginewill automaticallyshutoff if the

PTO(BladeEngage)leveris movedinto theengaged

(ON)positionwiththe shift leverinReverse.

Models with Electric PTO (Blade Engage)

• The electricPTO(BladeEngage)clutchwillautomati-

callyshutoff if the operatorleavesthetractor'sseat

withthe PTO(BladeEngage)knob inthe engaged

(ON)position,regardlessof whetherthe parking

brakeis engaged.

• Withthe ignitionkeyinthe NORMALMOWING

position,the electricPTO(BladeEngage)clutchwill

automaticallyshutoffif the PTO(BladeEngage)knob

is movedintothe engaged(ON) positionwiththe shift

leverin Reverse.

Reverse

WARNING: Do not operate the

tractor if the interlocksystem

is malfunctioning, This system

was designed for your safety and

protection.

Caution Mode

WARNING: Use extreme caution

while operating the tractor in

the REVERSECAUTION MODE.

Alwayslook down and behind

before and while backing. Do not

operate the tractor when children

or others are around, Stop the

tractor immediatelyif someone

enters the area.

WARNING

Do not operate the

tractor if the interlock

system is malfunction-

ing. This system was

designed for your

safety and protection.

Use extreme caution

while operating the

tractor inthe REVERSE

CAUTION MODE.

Always look down and

behind beforeand

while backing. Do not

operate the tractor

when children or oth-

ers are around. Stop

the tractor immediately

f someone enters the

area.

WARNING

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

designedfor your

safety and protection.

indicator

Light

Stop

Position ©

Reverse

.Push Button

Reverse

Caution Mode

Position

Start

Position

Figure 12

The REVERSECAUTIONMODE positionof the key

switchmoduleallowsthetractorto 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. SeeFigure12.

3. Depressthe REVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,

TriangularButton)at the top,rightcornerof the key

switchmodule.The redindicatorlight at thetop,left

cornerof the keyswitchmodulewill beON while

activated.See Figure12.

4. Onceactivated(indicatorlightON), thetractorcan

bedrivenin reversewiththe cuttingblades(PTO)

engaged.

5. Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeandwhile

backingto makesureno childrenarearound.

6. Afterresumingforwardmotion,returnthe keyto the

NORMALMOWINGposition.

IMPORTANT:The REVERSECAUTIONMODEwill

remainactivateduntil:

a. Thekeyis placedin eitherthe NORMALMOW-

INGpositionor STOPposition.

b. Theoperatorleavesthe seat(ModelswithElectric

PTOONLY).

c. Theoperatorengagesthe parkingbrakeby fully

depressingthe brakepedalandholdingit down

whilegentlypushingthe parkingbrakebutton

inward(Modelswith ManualPTOONLY).

AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH

• GO UP AND DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDENTURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATETHE UNITWHEREIT COULDSLIPOR TIP.

• IF MACHINESTOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOP BLADE(S)AND

BACKDOWNHILLSLOWLY.

• DO NOT MOWWHEN CHILDRENOR OTHERSARE AROUND.

• NEVER CARRYCHILDREN,EVENWITH BLADESOFF.

• LOOK DOWNAND BEHINDBEFOREAND WHILEBACKING.

• KEEP SAFETYDEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,AND

SWITCHES)INPLACE ANDWORKING.

• 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), PLACETHE SHIFTLEVER IN NEUTRAL,ENGAGE

BRAKE LOCK, SHUTENGINEOFF AND REMOVEKEY.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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. Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeckby placing

the decklift leverin anyof the six differentcutting

heightnotchesonthe rightsideof the fender.

2. Adjustthe deckwheelsso thattheyare between

1A-inchandV2-inchabovethe groundwhen thetractor

is ona smooth,flatsurfacesuchas adriveway.

,_ WARNING: Keep handsand feet Stopping the Engine

awayfrom the discharge opening

of the cutting deck. ,_ WARNING: If you strike a foreign

NOTE:Thedeckwheelsarean anti-scalpfeatureof the A object, stop the engine, discon-

deckandarenot designedto supportthe weightof the _ nect the spark plug wire(s) and

cuttingdeck. ground against the engine.

Referto Leveling the Deck onpage20of this manual Thoroughly inspectthe machine

for moredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck for any damage. Repair the

adjustments, damage before restarting and

Starting the Engine operating

1. Ifthe bladesareengaged,placethe PTO(Blade

_ WARNING: Do not operate the Engage)knob (orlever)in the disengaged(OFF)

tractor if the interlocksystem is position.

malfunctioning. This system was 2. Turnthe ignitionkeycounterclockwiseto the STOP

designed for your safety and position.

protection. 3. Removethe keyfromthe ignitionswitchto prevent

unintendedstarting.

NOTE:Referto theTRACTORSET-UPon page8 of this

manualfor GasolineandOilfill-up instructions. Driving The Tractor

1. Insertthe tractorkeyintothe ignitionswitch.

2. Placethe PTO(BladeEngage)knob(or lever)in the A_ WARNING: Avoid sudden starts,

disengaged(OFF)position. _ ex-cessive speed and sudden

3. Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake, stops.

4. Activatethe chokecontrol.

5. Turnthe ignitionkeyclockwiseto the STARTposition. WARNING: Do not leave the seat

Afterthe enginestarts,releasethe key.Itwill returnto of the tractor without first placing

the ON position, the PTO(Blade Engage) knob (or

lever) in the disengaged (OFF)

IMPORTANT:DoNOTholdthe keyin the STARTposi-

tionfor longerthanten secondsat a time.Doingso may position, depressing the brake

causedamageto your engine'selectricstarter, pedal and engaging the parking

brake, if leaving the tractor

6. Afterthe enginestarts,deactivatethechokecontrol

andplacethe throttlecontrolinthe FASTposition, unattended, also turn the ignition

key off and remove the key.

NOTE:Do NOTleavethe chokecontrolonwhile operat-

ingthe tractor.Doingso will resultina "rich"fuel mixture 1. Depressthe brakepedalto releasethe parkingbrake

andcausethe engineto runpoorly, andletthe pedalup.

2. Movethe throttleleverintothe FAST(rabbit)position.

IMPORTANT:Do NOTuse the shiftleverto changethe

directionof travelwhenthetractoris inmotion.Always

usethe brakepedalto bringthe tractorto acomplete

stopbeforeshifting.

3. Tomoveforward,placethe shift leverinthe FOR-

WARDposition,thenslowlydepressthe drivepedal

untilthe desiredspeedisachieved.

Operating

Your LaWn

WARNING

if you strike a foreign

object, stop the

engine, disconnect

the spark plug wire(s)

and groundagainst

the engine. Thoroughly

inspectthe machine

for any damage. Repair

:he damage before

restarting and operat-

ing.

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

leaving the tractor

unattended, also turn

the ignition key off and

remove the key.

Operating

Your Lawn

WARNING

Do not mow on inclines

with aslope in excess

of 15 degrees (a rise

of approximately 2-1/2

feet every 10feet). The

tractor couldoverturn

and cause serious

injury.

To help avoid blade

contact or athrown

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.

4. Tomovein reverse,placethe shiftleverinthe

REVERSEposition,checkthat theareabehindis

clearthen slowlydepressthe drivepedal.

Driving On Slopes

Referto the SLOPEGAUGEon page3 to helpdeter-

mineslopeswhereyou mayoperatethe tractorsafely.

_ WARNING" Do not mow on

inclineswith aslope in excess

of 15 degrees (a rise of approxi-

mately 2-1/2 feet every 10feet).

The tractor could overturn and

cause serious injury.

• Mowupanddownslopes,NEVERacross.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection

on slopes.

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

objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.

Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

• Avoidturnswhendrivingona slope.Ifa turn must

be made,turn downthe slope.Turningupa slope

greatlyincreasesthechanceof a rollover.

• Avoidstoppingwhendrivingupa slope.If it is

necessaryto stopwhiledrivingup aslope,startup

smoothlyandcarefullyto reducethe possibilityof

flippingthe tractoroverbackward.

Setting The Cruise Control

1. Placethe shiftleverinthe FORWARDposition,

thenslowlydepressthedrive pedaluntil the desired

speedis achieved.

2. Lightlydepressthe cruisecontrolbutton.

3. Whilecontinuingto holdthe cruisebuttonin,liftyour

footfrom thedrive pedal(youshouldfeelthe cruise

latchengage).

Onceengaged,the cruisecontrolbuttonandthedrive

pedalwill lockinthe "down"position,andthe tractorwill

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.

Tochangeto the reversedirectionwhenoperatingwith

cruisecontrol,depressthe brakepedalto disengagethe

cruisecontroland bringthe tractorto acompletestop.

Thenplacethe shift leverinthe REVERSEpositionand

depressthedrive pedal.

Engaging the Blades

Engagingthe PTO(BladeEngage)transferspowerto the

cuttingdeckor other(separatelyavailable)attachments.

Toengagethe blades,proceedas follows:

1. Movethe throttlecontrolleverto the FAST(rabbit)

position.

Models with Manual PTO

2. a. Graspthe PTO(BladeEngage)leverandpivotit all

the wayforwardinto theengaged(ON) position.

Models with Electric PTO

b. Pullthe PTO(BladeEngage)knoboutwardintothe

engaged(ON)position.

3. 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 ifthe PTOis engagedwiththe

shift leverinpositionfor reversetravelwiththe ignition

keyinthe NORMALMOWINGposition.Referto Safety

InterlockSwitchesearlierinthissection.

Using the Deck Lift Lever

Toraisethe cuttingdeck,movethe decklift leverto the

left, thenplaceit inthe notchbestsuitedfor yourapplica-

tion.Referto SettingThe CuttingHeightearlierinthis

section.

Mowing

_ARNING: To help avoid blade

contact or a thrown object injury,

keep bystanders, helpers, children

and petsat least 75 feet from the

machine while it is in operation.

Stop machine if anyone enters the

area.

Thefollowinginformationwill behelpfulwhenusingthe

cuttingdeckwithyourtractor:

_ARNING: Plan your mowing

pattern to avoid discharge of

materials toward roads, side-

walks, 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.

• Forbest resultsit is recommendedthatthe firsttwo

laps becutwiththe dischargethrowntowardsthe

center.Afterthefirst twolaps,reversethedirectionto

throwthe dischargeto the outsidefor the balanceof

cutting.Thiswill givea betterappearanceto the lawn.

• Do notcut the grasstoo short.Shortgrassinvites

weedgrowthandyellowsquicklyin dryweather.

• Mowingshouldalwaysbe donewiththe engineat full

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

YourLawnTractorsectionof this manualfor proper

bladesharpeninginstructions.

Mulching (If Equipped)

Selectmodelscomeequippedwitha mulchkitwhich

incorporatesspecialblades,alreadystandardonthe

tractor,ina processof recirculatinggrassclippings

repeatedlybeneaththe cuttingdeck.Theultra-fine

clippingsarethenforcedbackintothe lawnwherethey

actas a naturalfertilizer.

Figure 13

Observethe followingpointsfor the bestresultswhen

mulching:

• Neverattemptto mulchif the lawnis damp.Wetgrass

tendsto stickto the undersideof the cuttingdeck

preventingpropermulchingof the clippings.

Do NOTattemptto mulchmorethan 1/3 thetotal

heightof the grassorapproximately1-1/2inches.

Doingsowill causethe clippingsto clumpupbeneath

thedeckandnot be mulchedeffectively.

• Maintaina slowgroundspeedto allow the grass

clippingsmoretimeto effectivelybemulched.

• Alwayspositionthethrottlecontrolleverin the FAST

(rabbit)positionandallow it to remainthere while

mowing.Failingto keepthe engineat full throttle

placesstrainon thetractor'sengineanddoes not

allowthe bladesto properlymulchgrass.

NOTE:It is notnecessaryto removethe dischargechute

to operatethe mowerwiththe mulchkitinstalled.

Tooperatethe cuttingdeckwithoutmulching,simply

removethe mulchplugby unthreadingthe plasticwing

nutwhichfastensit to the cuttingdeck.Thiswill allowthe

clippingsto dischargeoutthe side.SeeFigure13.

Headlights

• Thelampsare ONwheneverthe ignitionkeyis moved

outof the STOPposition.

• Thelampsturn OFFwhenthe ignitionkeyismovedto

theSTOPposition.

i ii i i ii iiiii iiii _I

0perat ing

Your LaWn

WARNING

Plan your mowing pat-

tern to avoid discharge

of materials toward

roads, sidewalks, by-

standers and the like.

Also, avoid discharging

_aterial against a wall

_r obstruction which

may cause discharged

aterial to ricochet

back toward the

operator.

Tract

Novor tte ptto

make any adjust:

merits while the

iengine isrunning,

!exceptwhere speci,

fled in the operator's

manual:

NOTE: Check the

tractor's tire pressure

i before performing

any deck leveling

adjustments. Refer to

Tires on page 26 for

informationregarding

tire pressure.

Loosen........... _ghten

\to lower deck to raise deck/

k,,._. .j

Figure 14

Front To Rear

Thefrontof the cuttingdeckissupportedbya stabilizer

barthatcanadjustedto levelthe deckfromfrontto rear.

Thefrontof the deckshouldbebetween1/4-inchand

3/8-inchlowerthanthe rearof the deck.Adjustif neces-

saryas follows:

1. Withthe tractorparkedona firm,levelsurface,place

the deckliftleverinthe top notch(highestposition)

androtatethe bladenearestthe dischargechuteso

thatitis paraIMwiththe tractor.

2. Measurethe distancefromthe frontofthe bladetip to

the groundandthe rearof the bladetip to the ground.

Thefirst measurementtakenshouldbebetween

1/4"and 3/8"lessthan thesecondmeasurement.

Determinethe approximatedistancenecessaryfor

properadjustmentandproceed,if necessary,to the

nextstep.

3. Fromthe frontof thetractor,loosenthe hexlocknut

oneachendof thedeck hangerrod,andturnaway

fromthe innerhex nuts.SeeFigure14.

4. Tightenthe innerhex nutsfrontagainstthe front

hangerbracketto raisethe frontof the deck;loosen

the hexnutsto lowerthe frontof the deck.

NOTE:Modelswitha 42-inchdeckhaveonlyONEjam

nut,washer,and locknut.

Figure 15

_ ARNING: Never attempt to

make any adjustments while

the engine is running, except

where specified in the operator's

manual.

Leveling the Deck

NOTE:Checkthe tractor'stire pressurebeforeperform-

inganydeck levelingadjustments.Referto Tires on

page26 for informationregardingtire pressure.

5. Retightenthe two locknutsagainstthe innerhexnuts

whenproperadjustmentis achieved.

Side to Side

If the cuttingdeckappearsto bemowingunevenly,a side

to sideadjustmentcan beperformed.Adjustif necessary

as follows:

1. Withthe tractorparkedona firm,levelsurface,place

the decklift leverinthe top notch(highestposition)

androtateboth bladesso thattheyareperpendicular

withthe tractor.

2. Measurethe distancefromthe outsideof the leftblade

tip to the groundandthe distancefromtheoutsided

the rightbladetip to theground.Bothmeasurements

takenshouldbeequal. Ifthey'renot,proceedto the

nextstep.

3. Loosen,butdo NOTremove,the hexcap screwon

the leftdeckhangerbracket.SeeFigure15.

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.

_ARNING: Never attempt to ad-

just the brakes while the engine is

running. Always disengage PTO,

move shift lever into neutral posi-

tion, stop engine and remove key

to prevent unintended starting.

Ifthe tractordoesnot cometo a completestopwhenthe

brakepedaliscompletelydepressed,or ifthe tractor's

rearwheelscan rollwiththe parkingbrakeapplied,the

brakeis inneedof adjustment,Thebrakedisccan be

foundon the rightsideof thetransmissioninthe rearof

the tractor.Adjustif necessaryas follows:

1. Lookingat thetransmissionfromthe right sideof the

tractor,locatethe compressionspringandbrakedisc.

See Figure16,

2. Loosen,but do NOTremove,the hex nutfoundon the

rightsideof the brakeassembly,SeeFigure16,

3. Usingafeelergauge,setthe gapbetweenthe brake

discandthe brakepuckat ,011",

4. Re4ightenthe hexnut loosenedearlier.

Set gap

Figure 16

Hex Nut

WARNING

Never attempt to

adjust the brakes

whilethe engine

is running. Always

disengagePTO, move

shift lever into neutral

position,stop engine

and remove key to

prevent unintended

starting.

Your LaWn

Before operating this

machine, make sure

the seat is engaged in

the seat stop, stand

behind the machine

and pull back on seat

until fully engaged into

Istop.

Seat Adjustment

Quick Adjust Seat (If so equipped)

,__ WARNING" Before operating this

machine, make sure the seat is

engaged inthe seat stop, stand

behind the machine and pull back

on seat until fully engaged into

stop.

Figure 17

Toadjustthe positionof the seatonmodelsequipped

witha seatadjustmentlever,movethe leverto the left

andslidethe seatforwardor rearward.Referto the

SettingUp YourLawnTractorsection.Makesureseat

is lockedinto positionbeforeoperatingthe tractor.

Knob Adjustment Seat (if so equipped)

Toadjustthe positionof the seatonmodelsso equipped,

loosenthetwo knobsonthe bottomof the seat.See

Figure17.Slidethe seatforwardor backwardas desired.

Retightenthe two knobs.

Standard Seat (if so equipped)

Toadjustthe positionof the seat,loosenthe twohex

screwsonthe bottomof the seat.Slidethe seatforward

orbackwardas desired,Retightenthe two screws,See

Figure18,

Figure 18

Adjustthe draglinks so thatequallengthsare threaded

intothe balljointon the leftand rightside:

1. Loosenthejamnut foundonthe draglinkat the rear

of the balljoint.See Figure19.

2. Removehex nuton thetop of balljoint.See Figure19.

3. Threadthe balljoint towardthejam nut to shortenthe

draglink.Threadtheballjointawayfromthejamnut

to lengthenthe draglink.

4. Replacehex nutand retightenthejamnut afterproper

adjustmentis achieved.

NOTE:Threadingthe balljointstoo far ontothe draglinks

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

between1/16"and5/16". Figure 19

Fronttiretoe-in canbe measuredas follows:

1. Placethe steeringwheelinpositionfor straightahead

travel.

2. Infrontof the axle,measurethe distancehorizontally

fromthe insideof the left rimto the insideof the right

rim.Notethe distance.

3. Behindthe axle,measurethe distancehorizontally

fromthe insideof the left rimto the insideof the right

rim.Notethe distance.

4. The measurementtakenin frontof the axle shouldbe

between1/16"and5/16"lessthanthe measurement

takenbehindthe axle.Adjustif necessary.

i/(¸¸¸¸¸:¸¸: i/ /

NOTEi Thleading the

ball joints too farontO

the drag inks will Cause

the front tires to '!toe;in'

too faii Propertoe:in

is between 1/16'!and

ii i _iI_ ii

WARNING

any maintenance or

repairs,disengage

PTO, move shift lever

intoneutral position,

set parkingbrake, stop

engine and remove key

o preventu nintended

_tarting!

Before lubricatingi

repairing, or inspect,

ing,always disengage

PTOImove shift lever

into neutral position,

set parking brake, stop

engineandremovekey

to prevent unintended

startingl

NOTE:Dependingon

the engine model found

Onyour tractorl itmay

be necessary to remove

the tractor!s side panel

in OrdertO replacethe

oil filter (if so equipped):

Figure 20

WARNING: Before performing

any maintenance or repairs,

disengage PTO, move shift 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 levelbeforeeachuseas instructed

inthe EngineOperator/OwnerManualpackedwithyour

unit.Follow the instructionscarefully.

Changing Engine Oil

NOTE:Dependingonthe enginemodelfoundon your

tractor,it maybenecessaryto removethe tractor'sside

panelin orderto replacethe oilfilter(if so equipped).

1. Popopenthe protectivecap onthe endof the oil

drainvalveto exposethedrain port.See Figure20.

2. Removethe oil fill cap/dipstickfromthe oil fill tube.

3. Pushthe oildrainhose(packedwiththismanual)

ontothe oil drainport. Routethe oppositeendof the

hoseinto anappropriateoil collectioncontainerwith

a capacitygreatenoughtocollect theusedoil.

4. Afterthe oil has finisheddraining,pushtheoil drain

valvebackin, rotateit clockwiseto lock the valve

closedand re-capthe endof the oil drainvalveto

keepdebrisfromenteringthedrainport.

5. Servicethe oilfilter (if soequipped)as instructedin

the separateEngineOperator/OwnerManualpacked

withyourunit.

Performthe abovestepsinthe oppositeorderafteroil has

finisheddraining.

6. Refillthe enginewith newmotoroil as instructedinthe

EngineOperator/OwnerManualpackedwithyour unit.

IMPORTANT:Referto the EngineOperator/Owner

Manualpackedwithyourunit for informationregardingthe

quantityandproperweightof 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 start-

ing.

Engine

Lubricatethe enginewithmotoroil as instructedinthe

EngineOwnerManualpackedwith yourunit.

Pivot Points & Linkage

Lubricateall the pivotpointsonthe drivesystem,parking

brakeand lift linkageat leastoncea seasonwithlightoil.

Rear Wheels

The rearwheelsshouldbe removedfromthe 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 ....

Yourtractor'sdeckmaybeequippedwitha waterporton

its surfaceas part of itsdeckwashsystem.

Usethe DeckWashSystemTM to rinsegrassclippings

fromthe deck'sundersideandpreventthe buildupof cor-

rosivechemicals.Completethe followingstepsAFTER

EACHMOWING:

1. Drivethe tractorto a level,dear spoton yourlawn,

nearenoughto a watersillcock(spigot)for your

gardenhoseto reach.

iMPORTANT:Makecertainthetractor'sdischargechute

is directedAWAYfromyourhouse,garage,parkedcars,

etc.

2. Disengagethe PTO(BladeEngage),movethe shift

leverintothe neutralposition,setthe parkingbrake,

andstopthe engine.

3. Threadthe hosecoupler(packagedwithyourtractor's

Operator'sManual)ontothe endof yourgardenhose.

4. Attachthe hosecouplerto the waterport onyour

deckssurface.SeeFigure21.

5. Turnthe wateron.

6. Whilesittingin theoperator'spositiononthe tractor,

re-starttheengineandplacethe throttleleverin the

FAST(rabbit)position.

7. Disengagethe parkingbrake.

8. Movethe tractor'sPTO(BladeEngage)intothe ON

position.

9. 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 ignitionkeyto the STOPpositionto turn the

tractor'sengineoff andengagethe parkingbrake.

12.Turnthe wateroff anddetachthe hosecouplerfrom

the waterport onyourdeckssurface.

13.Repeatsteps4-11on theoppositesideof the cutting

deck.

Figure 21

Figure 22

Cutting Deck Removal

To removethecuttingdeck, proceedas follows:

1. Placethe PTO(BladeEngage)knob(or lever)in the

disengaged(OFF) positionandengagethe parking

brake.

2. Lowerthe deckby movingthedeck liftleverinto the

bottomnotchonthe rightfender.

3. Removethe hairpinclip thatsecuresthe PTOcableto

the rearof thecuttingdeck. SeeFigure22. Remove

the PTOcableandaccompanyingspringfromthe

cuttingdeck.

4. Removethe deckbelt fromaroundthetractor's

enginepulley(orelectricPTOclutch,if so equipped). Figure 23

You rLawn

IMPORTANT

Make certain the

tractor's discharge chute

is directed AWAYfrom

your house, garage,

parkedcars. etc.

NOTE:On models with

a 46-inch deck, it may

be necessary to remove

the belt keepersfrom

around the engine pul-

ley, in order to remove

the PTObelt.

WARNING

Neverexceed the

maximuminflation

pressure shownon the

sidewall of the tire.

Batteries give off an

explosive gaswhile

charging. Charge bat-

tery inawell 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.

5. Lookingat the cuttingdeckfromtheleft sideof the

tractor,locatethe decksupportpinonthe rearleft

sideof the deck. SeeFigure23.

6. Pullthe decksupportpinoutwardto releasethe deck

fromthedecklift arm.

7. Rotatethe pin slightlytowardthe rearof the tractor

andreleasethe pin intothe holeprovided.

8. Repeatthe abovestepsonthe tractor'srightside.

9. Movethe decklift leverintothe top notchonthe right

fenderto raisedeckliftarmsupandout of the way.

10.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdecktowardthe frontof the

tractorallowingthe hooksonthe deckto release

themselvesfromthe deck stabilizerrod.

11.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck(fromthe rightside)out

fromunderneaththetractor.

Tires

,_ WARNING: Never exceed the

maximuminflation pressure

shown on the sidewall of tire.

The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:

•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 petroleumjellyor greaseto bothterminals.

•Alwayskeepthe rubberboot positionedoverthe

positiveterminalto preventshorting.

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 itsterminalfirst,followedby the NEGATIVE

(Black)wire.Becertainthatthewiresareconnectedto

thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe

polarityandresultindamageto your engine'salternat-

ingsystem.

Charging

If the tractorhas not beenput into usefor anextended

periodof time,chargethe batterywithanautomotive-type

12-voltchargerfora minimumof one hour at six amps.

WARNING: Batteries give off an

explosive gas while 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 appli-

ances.

Jump Starting

WARNING:When removing or

installingthe battery, follow

these instructionsto prevent the

screwdriver from shorting against

the frame.

IMPORTANT:Neverjumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith

the batteryof a runningvehicle.

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.

_ WARNING" Failure to use this

procedure could cause sparking,

and the gas in either battery could

explode.

Cleaning

Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand

washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution.If neces-

sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswitha wire brushto

removedeposits.Coatterminalsandexposedwiringwith

greaseor petroleumjelly to preventcorrosion.

Battery Failures

Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:

• incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging

• overcharging • corrodedconnections

• freezing

These failures are NOTcovered by your tractor's

warranty.

Cutting Blades f

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 cut-

ting blade(s) for sharpening or

replacement. Protect your hands

by using heavy glovesor 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 immedi-

ately if damaged.

The bladesmayberemovedas follows.

1. Removethe deckfrom beneaththe tractor,(referto

CuttingDeckRemovalon page25) thengentlyflip

thedeckoverto exposeitsunderside.

2. Placea blockof wood betweenthe centerdeckhous-

ingbaffleandthe cuttingbladeto act as a stabilizer,

SeeFigure24,

3, Usea 15/16"wrenchto removethe hexflangenut

thatsecuresthe bladeto the spindleassembly.See

Figure24,

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 ifany

metalseparationis present,replacethe bladeswith new

ones,SeeFigure25,

It isimportantthateachcuttingbladeedgebeground

equallyto maintainproperbladebalance,

Whenreplacingtheblade,be sureto installthe blade

withthe sideof the blademarked"Bottom" (orwith

a part numberstampedinit) facingthe groundwhen

the mowerisinthe operatingposition.

Figure 24

1-5/8 inch

Figure 25

IMPORTANT:Usea torquewrenchto tightenthe blade

spindlehexflangenut to between70foot-poundsand90

foot-pounds.

Fuses

• A fuseis installedinyour tractor'swiringharnessto

protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage

causedby excessiveamperage.

• Ifthe electricalsystemdoes notfunction,or your

tractor'senginewill notcrank,first checkto becertain

thatthe fusehas notblown.

Itcan eitherbefoundunderthe hoodmountedbehind

the top of the dashpanelon the supportbar,or under

the seatmountedto the insideof the tractorframe

nextto the batterytray.

,__ Alwaysuse a fuse with the same

amperage capacity for replace-

ment.

WARNING

Be sure to shut the

engine off, remove

ignition key, discon-

nect the spark plug

wire(s) and ground

against the engine to

prevent unintended

starting before remov-

ing the cutting blade(s

for sharpening or

replacement. Protect

your hands by using

heavy gloves or a rag

to grasp the cutting

blade.

Periodically inspect

the blade spindles for

cracks or damage,

especially if you strike

a foreign object.

:teplace immediately if

damaged.

Always use a fuse with

the same amperage

capacity for replace-

ment.

i ioto°i°g

WARNING

Be sure to shutthe

engine off, remove ig-

nition key, disconnect

the spark plug wire(s)

and groundagainst

the engine to prevent

unintendedstarting

before removingthe

belt(s).

Avoidthe possibility of

apinching injury.Do

not placeyour fingers

on the idler springor

between the belt and a

pulleywhile removing

the belt.

,__ WARNING" Be sure to shut

the engine off, remove ignition

• key,disconnect the spark plug

wire(s) and ground against the

engine to prevent unintended

starting before removingthe

belt(s).

All beltson yourtractorare subjectto wearand should

be replacedif anysignsof weararepresent.

iMPORTANT:TheV-beltsfoundon yourtractorare

speciallydesignedto engageanddisengagesafely.A

substitute(non-OEM)V-beltcan bedangerousby not

disengagingcompletely.Fora properworkingmachine,

usefactoryapprovedbelts.

Tochangeor replacethe deckbelt onyourtractor,

proceedas follows:

1. Removethe beltkeeperrod(s)fromaroundthe

enginepulley.

Removethe cuttingdeckas instructedearlierinthis

section.

Removethe beltguardsby removingthe self-tapping

screwsthatfastenthemto the deck.

Carefullyloosen,butdo not remove,the deckidler

pulleys.

Removethedeckbelt fromaroundall pulleys,including

the deckidlerpulleysandthe electricPTOclutch(units

withelectricPTO).

Routethe newbelt as shownin Figure26, 27,and28

andretightenthe deckidlerpulleys.

Reinstallthe beltguardsremovedearlierand remount

the deckto thetractor.

Routethe beltaroundtheenginepulleyand reinstall

the beltkeeperrod(s).

Changing the Lower Deck Belt (46" Decks)

NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustbe removedin orderto

changethe tractor'slowerdeck belt.Seean authorized

MTDServiceDealerto haveyourlowerdrivebelt replaced

or phoneCustomerSupportas instructedonpage2 for

informationonorderinga ServiceManual.

Changing the Transmission Drive

Belt

NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustbe removedandspecial

tools(i.e.air/impactwrench)in orderto changethe

tractor'sdrive belt.Seean authorizedMTDServiceDealer

to haveyourdrivebelt replacedor phoneCustomerSup-

portas instructedonpage2 for informationonorderinga

ServiceManual.

Engine Pulley 42" Deck

Left Hand

Spindle Pulley

Right Hand

Spindle Pulley

Idler Pulleys

Figure 26

46" Deck

Belt Cover Idler Pulleys

Figure 27

46" Deck

Electric PTO

Clutch (Electric PTO)

idler Pulleys

Figure 28

Tractor

WARNING

Drainfuel only into an

approvedcontainer

outdoors,away from

an open flame. Al-

low engine to cool

Extinguishcigarettes,

cigars, pipes, and

other sources of igni-

tion priorto draining

fuel.

Never store the ma-

chine or fuel container

indoorswhere there is

an open flame, spark

or pilot lightsuch

as on water heater,

furnace, clothes dryer

or other gas appliance.

Cleanandlubricatethe tractoras instructedinSection

6: MAiNTAiNiNGYOURLAWNTRACTORon page19

of thismanualbeforestoringfor anextendedperiod.

_ WARNING" Drainfuel only into

an approved containeroutdoors,

away from an open flame. Allow

engine to cool. Extinguish

cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and

other sources of ignition prior to

drainingfuel.

Followthe instructionsinthe Service, Storage &

Specifications sectionof the EngineOperator/Owner

Manualfor properenginecare priorto storingyourtractor.

WARNING: Never store the

__ achine or fuel container indoors

where there is an open flame,

spark or pilot light such as on

water heater, furnace, clothes

dryer or other gas appliance.

Attachments &Accessories

Thefollowingattachmentsandaccessoriesarecompatiblefor ModelSeries605 LawnTractors.Seethe retailer

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

regardingpriceandavailability.

NOTE:ModelSeries605 LawnTractorsare NOTdesignedfor usewithany typeof ground-engagingattachments

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

MODEL I DESCRiPTiON

OEM-190-032 42-inchTwo-stageSnowThrower

OEM-190:1i6 42qnchDeckMulchKit

OEM-190-118 46-inch DeckMulchKit

_0EM-190480 TwinBaggerGrassCollect0r(for42qnchDeckS)

OEM-190-182 TwinBaggerGrassCollector(for 46-inchDecks)

0EM-190:2i8 RearWheelWeightKit

OEM-190-607" DeluxeTractorSunshade

OEM-190:658

OEM-190-672 GrilleGuard(mountsonfrontof tractor)

OEM.190_833 "46-inch FrontD0zerBlade

* Notcompatiblewithtractorsequippedwitha GrassCollector

DOHOTMOWWHENCNiLCHEHOROTHERS

AREAROUND

• NEVERCANNYCHILDRENEVERWiTHRLDN_R}

OFF.

• LOOKDOWNANDBCHINUBEFCHEANDWHILE

BUCKING.

• MOWIHGIN REVERSEiS NOTRECOMMENDED.

NOTE: aN BOTH MODES, WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT,ENGINE WILL

ASSEMBLECHUTE DEFLECTORTO THIS UHJT BEFOREOPERATING,

WARNING

This symbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfandothers.

Readandfollow all

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

this machine.Failure

to complywiththese

instructionsmay result

in personalinjury.When

you see thissymbol.

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 on the machine.

Trou

Shootin

For repairs beyond

the minor adjust-

ments listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer.

Pro bl em Ca use Remedy

Enginefails to start I 1 PTOengaged. 1 PlacePTOknob(orlever)in

Idisengaged(OFF)position.

I 2. Sparkplugw re(s)disconnected. 2. Connectwire(s)to sparkplug(s).

3 Fueltankem t or stalefuel 3 F tankwth c ean freshgaso ne

py . •

I 4 Chokenot actvated 4. Pullout the CHOKEcontrol(if so

I " 'equipped)orplacethe throttle

I controlinCHOKEposition.

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

I 6. Blockedfuel line. 6. Cleanfuel lineor replacefuelfilter,

I 7. Engineflooded, if so equipped.

I I 7 Crankenginewiththrott e n FAST

I position.

I 8 Parkngbrakenotengaged I 8. Engageparkingbrake.

I 9. Throttlecontro levernotin correct , 9. Placethrottleleverto FAST

I startingposition. _ position.

Engineruns erratic 1, UnitrunningwithCHOKEapplied, 1, PushCHOKEcontrol(if so

2, Sparkplugwire(s)loose,

3, Blockedfuellineor stalefuel,

4, Ventingas cap plugged,

5, Waterordirt infuel system,

6. Dirty aircleaner.

equipped)in,or movethe throttle

controlout of the CHOKEposition.

2. Connectandtightenspark

plugwire(s).

3. Cleanfuel line;fill tankwith clean,

fresh(lessthan30 daysold)

gasoline.Replacefuel filter,ifso

equipped.

4. Clearventor replaceif damaged.

5. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith

freshfuel.

6. Replaceaircleanercartridge/ele-

mentor cleanpre-cleaner,if so

equipped.

Problem Cause Remedy

Engineoverheats !i Engine oi! levellow. !i Fi!!Ciankcasewith pr0pero!!,

21Air flowrestricted. 2 c eangrassclippingsanddebiis

fromaroundthe engines €00!ing

..... finsandblowerhousing.

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

high RPM the gap,

idles poorl 1 Sparkpug(s)foued fautyorgap 1 Repacesparkpug(s)Setpug(s)

y ' ' t

to0 wide_ gap:

2 Dirtyair €eaner Replaceair cleanercartrdgdele:

mentor cleanpre:cleaner if So

equipped.

Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseorunbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandspindle.Balanc_

Vibration blade.

2. Damagedorbentcuttingblade. 2. Replaceblade.

Mower will not 11 Enginespeedtoo iowl 1; P!acethrott!e€ontrolin FAST

ohgrass (If wet grass (rabbit)p0siti°n.

Equipped) 2.D0not m0wwhengrass s wet

wat unt aterto cut

3. Excessivelyhighgrassl ,,,

_. Mowonce a! a nigncuttingneight,

then mowagainat desiredheight

or makea narrowerCuttingpath,

Duiiblade &sharpen or repiacebiade:

Unevencut 1. Decknotbalancedproperly. 1. Performside-to-sidedeckadjust-

2. Dullblade, ment.

2. Sharpenor replaceblade.

3. Uneventire pressure.

3. Checktire pressureinall fourtires.

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Model Series 605

Modelsw/Quick

AdjustSeat

Modelsw/Manually .............

AdjustingSeat

Ref. Part No. Description Ref. PartNo. Description

No. No.

1 710-1268t Screw,#10-16x.375 31 783-1010A Adjust.Brkt, Lift(ModelX605H)

2 712-04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF

3 712-04064t Nut, FlangeLock, 1/4-20

4 720-0309At SeatAdjusterGrip

5 726-0201t Nut, Speed,.3125ID

6 731-04074t Spacer

7 732-0499t CompressionSpring,.41x 1.5

8 732-1184 Spring,Extension,.84Dia.x 4.6

9 736-0275t Wash,Flat,.344x.688x.065

10 736-3019t Wash,Flat,.531x1.062x.134

11 738-0137At Screw,Shld, .340x.285,1/4-20

12 738-0296 Screw,Shoulder,.437x.268

13 738-0966At Screw,Should,.50x.925,3/8-16

14 783-0209D Seat Bracket,Lift

15 783-0611t SeatStop

16 783-07380t Seat PivotBracket

17 783-0739At SeatAdjustmentLever

18 783-0753t SeatAdjustmentSelector

19 757-04037 MediumBackSeat

20 726-3046 RatchetClip

21a 735-0657 LH FootPad,Rubber

21b 735-0673 LH FootPad,Rubber

22a 735-0656 RH FootPad,Rubber

22b 735-0672 RH FootPad,Rubber(notshown)

23 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,.75,Grl

24 710-0599 Screw,1/4-20,0.500

25 710-0604A Screw,5/16-18,0.625

26 710-0895t Screw,1/4-15,0.750

27 731-1990t Cover,Lift Lever

28a 731-04591A Cup Holder

28b 731-21040 Cover,w/Cup Holder

29 736-3078 Washer,Flat,.344x 1.0x.063

30 783-04314A Fender(ModeIX605H)

783-04333A Fender

783-0677 Adjust.Brkt.,Lift

32 783-1489A MountingBracket,Seat

33 710-0227 Screw,#8-18x.50

34 726-0279 Plate,Insulator

35 725-1303 SpringSwitch,Outer

36 725-1439 SpringSwitch,inner

37 726-0278 Plate,InsulatorBoss

38 683-04079 ShaftAssembly,Lift

39 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,GrF

40 714-0104 Pin,Cotter,.072Dia.x 1.13

41 714-0111 Pin,Cotter,3/32, 1.0

42 716-0106A Ring,E Type,.625Dia.

43 720-0311 Grip,Handle,1/2

44 732-0874 Spring,Torsion

45 738-0138A Screw,5/16-18x.620Gr2

46 738-04130 Scr.,Shldr,.625x.165,(42"Deck)

738-0380 Screw,Shld,.50x.27,(46"Deck)

47 741-0225 Bearing,HexFlange

48 746-0968 Cable,Lift, 16.16

49 747-04155 Handle,Lift

50 756-1154 Pulley,Roller

51 783-04711 Arm,Lift- LH (42"Deck)

783-04494 Arm,Lift- RH(42"Deck)

783-04963 Arm,Lift- LH& RH(46" Deck)

52 736-0607 LockWasher,5/16

53 710-1611B Scr5/16-18x.750(ModeIX605H)

710-0726 Screw,5/16-12

54 738-04012At ShoulderScrew

55 720-04061t Knob,3/8-16

56 736-0300t FiatWasher,.406x.875x.059

57 783-04081At SeatPivotBracket,ManualAdj.

58 710-0870t HexHeadWasherScrew,3/8-16

tIf Equipped

NOTE:Tractorfeaturesvaryby model.NOTall partslistedaboveandpicturedonthe previouspagearestandard

equipment.

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parts;call theCustomer

Service Line at

1'800,800.73101

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iVlodel Series 605

Fief. PartNo. Description

No,

1 710-04095 HexScrew,3/8-16,1.00,Gr5

2 710-0514 HexScrew,3/8-16,1.00,Gr5

3 710-0643 HexScrew,5/16-18,1.00,Gr5

4 711-1408 Link,Drag,RH

5 711-1409A Link,Drag,LH

6 712-0214 Nut, HexLock,3/8-24

7 712-04065 Nut, FlangeLock,3/8-16,Grf

8 712-0459 Nut, FlangeLock,7/16-20

9 712-3004A Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,Gr5

10 712-0240 Nut,Jam, 7/16-20,Gr2

11 717-1550E Gear,Steering,11/90Ratio

12 717-1554 Gear,Pinion,Steering

13 723-0448A BallJoint,7/16-20,Lock

14 736-3004 Washer,Fiat,.406x.875x.105

15 736-3084 Washer,Fiat,.51x 1.12x.06

16 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18,0.750

17 738-04154 Spacer,Shoulder,.38x 1.00x.31

18 738-1001A Shaft,Steering,.625ODx24.25

19 741-0475 PlasticBushing.380ID

20 738-0143 Screw,Shoulder,.498x.340

21 783-0726E PivotBracket,SupportRH

22 783-0727D PivotBracket,SupportLH

23 783-0728 PivotBracket,Bar

24 631-04028 SteeringWheel

25 731-04039 SteeringWheelCap

26 738-1011A ShoulderScrew,.5 x2.2, 3/8-16

27 734-2290A DeluxeHubCap

28 736-0316 FiatWasher,.78x 1.589x .06

29 714-04039 CotterPin,5/32 x 1.25

30 719-04105 Castiron PivotBar

31 726-0341 PushCap

32 638-04003 LH AxleAssembly,.750

33 638-04004 RHAxle Assembly,.750

34 711-0332 Pin,Clevis,.50x.78

35 714-04023 CotterPin, internal,.080x 1.5625

36 783-0720A AdjustmentBracket,Front

37 741-0656A HexFlangeBearing

38 634-04086 WheelAssemblyComplete,15x 6

734-1731 Tire Only15x 6 x 6

634-04081 RimOnlyw/ ValveStern

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Fief. Part No.

No.

1 710-0726

2 710-0599

3 710-0751

4 746-1084

5 731o1999

6 731°04949

7 738-04091

8 783-04551

9 783-04552

10 783-04578

783-04577

11 783-04621

12 712-04064

13 751o0659C

14 751o0603

15 710-1017

16 710-0895

Description

Screw,5/16-12x.750

Self-tappingScrew,1/4-20x.5

HexCapScrew,1/4-20x.62

ThrottleControl/Cable

ChokePlug

HeadlightLens

ShoulderScrew,.43x.29

Hood,1Style

Grill, 1Style

PivotBracket- RH

PivotBracket- LH

GrillPivotBracket

FlangeLockNut,1/4-20

FuelTank,TwoGallon

FuelCap

Screw,1/4-14x.625

Self-tappingScrew,1/4-15x.75

Ref. Part No.

No.

22 731-04217

23 736-0176

24 747-1196

25 629-04083*

26 731-05165A

27 783-04908

28 710-0642

29 783-04909

30 725-0963

31 736-0270

32 710-1611B

33 725-1649

34 710-1652

35 731-05522

36 725-1745

725-1744

37 725-04227

Description

ParkingBrakeButton

FiatWasher,.265x.938x 1.20

Brake/CruisePivotRod

HeadlightWireHarness

HoodPlenum

RHDashSupportPlate

Self-tappingScrew,1/4-20x.75

LH DashSupportPlate

Lamp

BellWasher,.265x.75x.062

Screw,5/16-18x.75

HeadlightSocket

HexindexScrew,1/4-20x.625

HoodCover,5 Style

ignitionKeyw/plastic cover

ignitionKeyw/o plasticcover

ignitionSwitch

17 710-3217 TrussPhillipsScrew,#8-32x.375 38 725-04036Bt SystemsInd.Monitorw/ Hr.Meter

18 712-0142 HexNut,#8-32 725-04156 SystemsInd.Monitorw/Ammeter

ThrottleControlKnob -- 725-043391-* Wire Harness(w/HourMeter)

19 731-1857

20 731o05001A

21 731-04215

DashPanel

CruiseControlButton

-- 725-04334* Wire Harness(w/Ammeter)

1-if Equipped

* NotShown

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Fief. PartNo. Description

No.

1 17840 MountingBracket,Transaxle

2 725-04039 Switch,Interlock

3 17962 Plate,Switch

4 647-04020 LeverAssembly,Shift

5 710-0607 Screw,5/16-18,0.500

6 710-0726 Screw,5/16-12,0.750

7 710-0809 Screw,1/4-20,1.250

8 710-1007 Screw,Seres,3/8-16,1.500

9 710-1266 Screw,5/16-18,3.50,Gr5

10 710-3144 Screw,3/8-16,2.00,Gr5

11 711-0736 AdjustmentFerrule1/4-20x 1.

12 712-0241 Nut,Hex,3/8-24,Gr5

13 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF

14 712-0431 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,GrF

15 712-0700 Nut,Flange,9/16-18,Gr2

16 714-0104 Pin,Cotter,.072Dia.x 1.13

17 714-0111 Pin,Cotter,3/32, 1.0

18 714-0209 CotterPin,Internal,.125Dia.

19 714-0470 Pin,Cotter,1/8 x 1.25

20 718-0758A PulleyHub,5/8Spline

21 720-04028 Knob,Shift

22 723-3018 BallJoint

23 731-04602 Sleeve,.758x.821x 3.3125

24 731-04604 Sleeve,.758x.821x 2.4375

25 732-0384 Spring,Extension,.62Diax6.12

26 732-0525 SpringClip,Shifter

27 732-0716 Spring,Extension,.590Dx4.00

28 732-0963 Spring,Extension,.50Diax6.37

29 736-0169 Washer,Lock,3/8

30 710-0224 Screw,#10-16,.50

31 738-0372B Spacer,Shoulder,1.00x.38x.38

32 747-04146A Rod,Shift

33 747-04164 Rod,Brake

34 747-1127 IdlerRod,Adjustable,3/8

35 748-0334 Spacer,.68

36 750-0566A Spacer,.260x.372x 1.030

37 754-0467 Belt,V-Type

38 754-0468 Belt,V-Type

39 756-04002 Pulley,V-Type,7.25Dia.

40 756-04224 IdlerPulley,Flat2.75OD

41 783-04283 Bracket,Shift

Fief. Part No. Description

No.

42 783-04360 Bracket,Shift, F-N-R

43 783-04442 IdlerBracket,CenterDouble

44 647-0031B ControlAssembly,Brake

45 647-0032A ControlAssembly,Speed

46 683-0266 PedalAssembly

47 710-0650 Screw,5/16-18,0.875

48 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18,0.750

49 710-1611B Screw,5/16-18,0.750

50 711-04159B Pin,3/8-16x2.68

51 712-3004A Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Gr5

52 732-0335 Spring,Compression.,.405x 1.17

53 732-0955 Spring,Extension,.50OD x 1.41

54 732-0963 Spring,Extension,.50OD x 6.37

55 735-0662 Pad

56 735-3049 Pad,Brake

57 736-0187 Washer,Flat,.64x 1.24x.06, Ht

58 736-0262 Washer,Flat,.385x.870x.092

59 736-0300 Washer,Flat,.406x.875x.059

60 736-3008 Washer,Flat,.344x.750x.120

61 738-0155 Screw,Shoulder.437Diax.162

62 738-0380 Screw,Shoulder,.50x.27Lg,

63 741-0225 Bearing,HexFlange

64 741-3065B Split Bearing,HexFlange

65 747-04093 Rod,BrakeLock

66 747-04096 Rod,CruiseControl

67 748-04039B Latch,CruiseControl

68 783-0732A Bracket,Lockout

69 783-0773A Ped,Brake

70 783-04612 Bracket,SteeringSupport

71 618-04034 Transmission,SingleSpeed

72 683-04055A BracketAssembly,Torque

73 683-04130 Bracket,Idler

74 710-0227 Screw,#8-18x.50

75 710-0514 Screw,3/8-16,1.00

76 710-0604A Screw,5/16-18,.625

77 710-1315 Screw,3/8-16,1.250

78 712-0130

79 725-1644

80 726-0320

81 750-04294

82 756-04209

Nut,Lock,3/8-16,Nylon

SwitchSpring,Short

Plate,Insulator

Spacer,Shoulder

Pulley,V-Type,3.06

Continued on nextpage

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Line at

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or visit

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parts, call the Customer

Service Lineat

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ior visit

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Ref. PartNo. Description

No. -- =

83 656-04015 PulleyAss'y,VariableSpeed

84 683-04129 Bracket,Pulley

85 710-0627 Screw,5/16-24,.750

86 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20,.625

87 718-04012 Cup,Bearing

88 736-0362 Washer,Flat

89 741-0600 BallBearing

• 90 _783-04722 SwitchBracket,ParkingBrake

91 736-0242 Washer,Bell,.340x.872x.060

92 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,GrF

93 710-0599 Screw,1/4-20x.500

94 736-0430 FlatWasher,.350x1.59x.062

95 634-0104 WheelAssyComp,20x 8 x 8

734-1730 Tire Only20 x 8 x 8

734-0603A RimOnlyw/Valve Stern

96 736-3010 FlatWasher,.407x.812x.135

97 714-0507 Pin,Cotter,3/32 x.750

98 736-0119 LockWasher,5/16

99 725-3167 Switch

100 731-2290A HubCap

Kohler Courage Briggs & Stratton V-Twin

(for choke)

Ref. PartNo. Description

No,

1 710-0227 AB Screw#8-18x 0.5

2 710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x 0.5

3 710-0726 AB Screw5/16-12x 0.5

4 783-0615D MufflerBracket

5 751-3142 Oil DrainCap

6 710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1.00

7 736-0277 FlatWasher,1.031x 1.620x .095

8 751-3141 Oil Drain ExtensionHose

9 726-0205 HoseClamp

10 725-0157 CableTie

11 726-0272 Clamp

12 751-3140 Oil DrainValve

13 751-10349 FuelLineHose

14 751-0564A MufflerDeflector

Ref. PartNo. Description

No.

15 751-0617B SingleInletMuffler

16 751-10047 ExhaustPipe

17 710-1315 Screw,3/8-16x 1.250

18 712-3005 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

19 736-0300 FiatWasher,.406x.875x.059

20 751-0651B LH ExhaustPipe

21 751-0650B RHExhaustPipe

22 751-0616B Dualinlet Muffler

23 710-1237 Screw,#10-32x .625

24 751B221535 Clamp

25 710-1314A Screw,5/16-18x .750

26 712-0271 SeresNut,1/4-20

27 721-0460 ExhaustGasket

28 783-0625C HeatShield

NOTE:Tractorfeaturesvaryby model.NOTall partslistedaboveandpicturedonthe previouspagearestandard

equipment.

Illustrated

Parts List

To order replacement

)arts, call the Custome

Service Line at

1-800-800-7310,

or visit

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Model Series 605

To Deck

Fief. PartNo. Description

No.

1 17962 Plate,Switch

2 647-04036 LeverAssembly,Engagement

3 714-0145 ClickPin

4 710-0224 Screw,#10-16,0.500

5 710-0276 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18,1.00

6 732-04248 ExtensionSpring,.38 ODx 3.9 Lg

7 710-04377 Screw,7/16-20,2.75,Gr5

8 710-0726 Screw,5/16-12,0.750

9 710-0778 Screw,1/4-20x 1.50

10 711-1044A Pin,Belt Guard,5/16x 4.75

11 710-0859 Screw,3/8-16x2.50

12 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF

13 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,GrF

14 712-3004A Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Gr5

15 714-0470 Pin,Cotter,1/8 x 1.25

16 726-0201 Nut,Speed,.3125ID

17 731-2111A Knob,PTO

18 746-04092 DeckEngagementCable

19 750-0566A Spacer,.260x.372x 1.030Lg.

20 783-04590A CableBracket

21 736-0108 Washer,Fiat,.510x.750x.033

22 736-0119 Washer,Lock,5/16

23 736-0242 Washer,Bell,.340 x.872x.060

24 736-0275 Washer,Fiat,.344 x.688x.065

25 736-0322 Washer,Fiat,.450x1.250x.164

26 741-0708 Bearing,Flange,HexSplit.500 ID

27 747-1286A KeeperRod,Belt

Fief. PartNo. Description

No.

28 747-04470 EngagementHandle,Deck

29 748-0415B Spacer,.385IDx .635OD x 1.54

30 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18x.750

31 756-04207 Pulley,Engine,3.39 x 6.12 Dia.

32 783-04467 Stop Bracket,Deck-Up

33 783-0744A Stop Bracket,Engagement

34 683-04173 FrameAssembly,Lower

35 710-0607 Screw,5/16-18,0.500

36 710-0642 Screw,1/4-20,0.750

37 710-3005 Screw,3/8-16,1.25,Gr5

38 712-04064 Nut, FlangeLock, 1/4-20,GrF

39 732-04035 Spring,Compr.,1.28ODx 3.125

40 736-0222 Washer,Lock,1/4,External

41 783-04612 SupportBracket,Steering

42 738-04058 Spacer,Shoulder,.38x 1.0x.70

43 747-04121A Hold Rod,Battery

44 783-0349 BatteryTray

45 783-04329A Seat Bracket,Frame

46 783-04809 Frame,Upper

47 710-0599 Screw,1/4-20,0.50

48 725-1426A Solenoid,12V,100Amp

49 725-04039 Switch,Interlock

50 738-1132 Screw,Shoulder,.250x.150

51 725-1737 Battery,190CCA

52 710-0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4-20,.75,Gr5

53 712-0271 Nut, Seres,1/4-20

54 712-3087 Nut,Wing,1/4-20

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Ref. Part No. Description

No.

1 732-0614 Ring,Wire

2 716-0231 Ring,EType,.750

3 736-0336" FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.030

736-0337" FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.040

736-0349" FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.020

4 736-0335 Washer,Thrust.635x 1.26x.06

5 710-1325 Self-tappingScrew,1/4-20x 1.625

6 719-04017 UpperHousing

7 711-1109 inputShaft

8 741-0335 NeedleBearing,.625x.813x.495

9 717-1464 14-toothBevelPinion

10 716-0108 RetainingRing,.437

11 741-0340 SleeveBearing,.75x.l.0 x 1.0

12 721-0338 Seal,.75x 1.0x.125

13 618-04041 DifferentialAssembly

14 741-0336 FlangeBearing,5/8 x 3/4 x 3/4

15 717-04056 42-toothBevelGear

16 718-04045 ClutchCollar

17 711-04134 DriveShaft

18 736-0495* ThrustWasher,1.0x.632x.O

736-0494* FiatWasher,.632x 1.00x.035

19 741-0337 FlangeBearing,5/8 x 3/4 x 15/16

20 611-0011 DetentShaftAssembly

21 741-0862 DetentBall

22 732-0863 CompressionSpring

23 719-04018 LowerHousing

24 717-0678 BrakePuck

25 761-0202 BrakeDisc

26 710-1206 Self-tappingScrew,1/4-20x2.375

27 661-0001 BrakeAssembly

-- 737-0148 Grease(19oz.)

* Useapplicableflat washer(ref.#'s 3 or 18)inthis applicationallowing.0150/.0020in.end-play

NOTE: If rebuildingtheupperhousing,includetwoounces(2oz.)of Unirex®N3grease(Part No.737-0289)in the

input shaftcavity.

,RTS

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Ref. PartNo. Description

No.

1 17116 BrakeAssembly,Deck

2 17258E

3 618-0240A

4 618-04134B

5 683-0254B

6 683-04254

7 710-0520

8 710-0514

9 710-0528

10 710-0599

11 710-3015

12 710-0778

13 710-0805

14 710-1260A

15 710-1026

16 736-0247

17 711-0993

18 711-1554

19 712-0206

20 712-04063

21 712-04064

22 712-04065

23 712-0417A

24 712-0431

25 712-0641

26 712-3006

27 738-0322

28 712-3083

29 714-0470

30 717-04074

31 726-0233

32 732-0306A

33 732-0429A

RHBelt Cover,Deck46"

SpindleAssembly,5.00 Dia.

SpindleAss'y,DoublePulley

HangerBracketAssembly

DeckWeldment

Screw,3/8-16,1.50,Gr5

Screw,3/8-16,1.00,Gr5

Screw,5/16-18,1.25,Gr5

Screw,1/4-20,0.500

Screw,1/4-20,.75,Gr5

Screw,1/4-20,1.500

Screw,5/16-18,1.50,Gr5

Screw,Ld, 5/16-18,0.750

Screw,1/4-20x 1.75

Washer,Fiat,.406x 1.25x .157

Belt GuardPin1/4 Diax 1.43

Pin, 1/4-20,3/8 x 2.0

Nut, Hex,1/2-13,Gr5

Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF

Nut, FlangeLock, 1/4-20,GrF

Nut, FlangeLock,3/8-16,GrF

Nut, Flange,5/8-18

Nut, FlangeLock,3/8-16,GrF

Nut, Hex,M16-1.5

Nut, Hex,1/4-20,Gr5

Shld,Screw,.625 Dia.x .217

Nut, HexLock,1/2-13,Gr8,Nylon

Pin,Cot, 1/8 x 1.25

AdjustmentGear,Deck

Nut, Push,.25 IDx .50OD

Sprg,Compress,.531ODx 1.75

Spring,Extension,.50 Diax 3.97

34 732-0594A Spring,Extension,.91Diax 7.33

Ref.

No.

36 734-0973

37 736-0119

38 736-0211

39 736-0270

40 736-0418A

41 736-0225

42 731-1032B

Part No. Description

732-0944 Spring,Extension,.75 ODx 6.75

Wheel,Deck5.0 x 1.38

Washer,Lock,5/16

Washer,Fiat,.285x 1.25x .06

Washer,Bell,.265 x.75x .062

Washer,Fiat,.34 x 2.25 x.lO

Washer,Lock,5/8

ChuteAssembly

43 738-0347

Spacer,Shoulder,.498x 1.53

Plug

Blade,16.28",Star3-in-One

Blade,14.88",Star3-in-One

Shld.Screw,.625x 2.515x .875

Rod,Deck Release

Rod,DeckAdjustment

ShoulderSpacer

44 738-0373

45 738-04146

46 742-0611A

47 742-0612A

48 738-04216

49 747-1116

50 747-1130B

51 748-0234

52 750-0566A Spacer,.260x.372 x 1.030

53 750-1320 Spacer,.375x.63 x.595

54 754-0349 Belt,V-Type,Poly,A x 79.10Lg.

55 754-04122 Belt,V-Type,Ax 90.24

56 756-04129 Pulley,Idler,4.25"Dia.

57 783-1348C BeltCover,LH

58 783-0141 DeckSkirt,Center

59 783-0142 DeckSkirt,RH

60 783-04641 Bracket,Idler

61 731-05264t MulchPlug

62 _7123087t LWing Nut

63 710-0134t CarriageScrew,1/4-20x.62

64 683-04250 IdlerBracketAssembly-LH

65 683-04251 IdlerBracketAssembly-RH

66 710-0623 Screw,3/8-16x.750

67 750-04456 Spacer,.260x.372x 1.420Lg.

68 783-04991 BrakeBracket

t If Equipped

NOTE:Tractorfeaturesvaryby model.NOTall partslistedaboveandpicturedonthe previouspagearestandard

equipment.

ENUINF

_FACTORY PARTS

To order replacement

parts, call the Customer

Service Line at

1-800-800o7310,

or visit

www.mtdproducts.com.

IMPORTANT

For a properworking

machine,use Factory

ApprovedParts.

V-belts are designedto

engage and disengage

safely.A substitute

non OEMt V-belt can

be dangerous by not

disengagingcompletely.

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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardandMTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explaintheevaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your 2006 lawn

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

warrantthe EECSon yourlawn mowerfor the periodof time listedbelowprovidedthere has beenno abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower.

YourEECSmayincludeparts suchas thecarburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,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 receiptscoveringmaintenanceon your lawnmower,but MTDConsumerGroup Inccannotdenywarrantysolelyforthe lack ofreceipts.

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 reasonableamountoftime, 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;andfreefrom defectsin materialsand workmanshipthat causethe failure of a warrantedpart to beidenticalin allmaterial

respectsto that part as describedin MTDConsumerGroupInc'sapplicationfor certification.

The warrantyperiodbeginson thedate the lawnmoweris deliveredto an ultimatepurchaseror firstplaced into service.Thewarrantyperiodis two years.

Subjecttocertainconditionsand exclusionsas statedbelow,the warrantyonemission-relatedparts isas follows:

1. Any warrantedpart that is notscheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenanceinthe writteninstructionssupplied,is warrantedfor thewarrantyperiod

statedabove.Ifthe partfails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,the part willbe repairedor replacedby MTDConsumerGroupInc accordingto subsection

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

2. Any warrantedpart that is scheduledonly for regularinspection inthe writteninstructionssupplied is warrantedfor thewarranty periodstated above.Anysuch

partrepairedor replacedunderwarrantywill be warrantedfor the remainingwarrantyperiod.

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

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

GroupInc accordingto subsection(4) below.Anysuch 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,warrantyservicesor repairswill beprovidedat all of our distributioncentersthat arefranchisedto servicethe subject

enginesor equipment.

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

providedthat such diagnosticworkis performedat a warrantystation.

7. MTDConsumerGroupInc is liablefor damagesto otherengine or equipmentcomponentsproximatelycausedby a failure underwarrantyof anywarranted

part.

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

demandfor suchparts.

9. Any replacementpart maybe usedinthe performanceof anywarrantymaintenanceorrepairsand mustbe providedwithoutchargeto the owner.Suchusewill

notreducethe warrantyobligationsof MTDConsumerGroupInc.

10.Add-onor modifiedpartsthat are notexemptedbythe Air ResourcesBoardmaynot be used.Theuse of any non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpartsby the

ultimatepurchaserwillbe groundsfor disallowinga warrantyclaims. MTDConsumerGroup Incwill notbe liableto warrantfailuresof warrantedparts caused

bythe useof a non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpart.

WARRANTED PARTS:

The repairor replacementof anywarrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemaybe excludedfromsuch warrantycoverageifMTDConsumerGroup

Inc demonstratesthat the lawnmowerhasbeen abused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,andthat suchabuse,neglect,or impropermaintenancewasthe

directcauseof the needfor repairor replacementof the part.That notwithstanding,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 itsoption,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.

NOW 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.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthe 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 impliedwarrantyof mer-

chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the

applicable periodof express written warranty above as to the

partsas identified.No otherexpresswarranty, whetherwritten or

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.

Innoeventshallrecoveryof any kindbegreaterthanthe amountof the

purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of

the product shallvoid this warranty. Youassumethe riskand liability

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.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310, 1=330=220=4683

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