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Safe Operation

Practices • Set-Up • Operation

• Maintenance

• Service • Troubleshooting

• Warranty

CVT Lawn Tractor, 900 Series

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019

PrintedIn USA

FormNo.769-05660
(January25,2010)

ToTheOwner
ThankYou
Thank you for purchasing

an MTD Lawn Tractor.

engineered to provide excellent
operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual
It instructs

performance

It was carefully

prior to operating

your machine.

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who will operate

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Please be sure that you, and any other
the machine,

or questions

Throughout

the

machine

satisfaction

this manual,
are observed

on this page. We want

at all times.

all references

to right and left side of the

from the operating

position

recommended
safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.

The engine

All information

is relative to the most recent

warranty

at the time of printing.

Owner's/Operator's
Manual, packed separately
machine, for more information.

product

in this manual

information

available

the machine,

phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us
directly. MTD's Customer Support telephone
numbers, website

the equipment.

you how to safely and easily set up, operate

maintain

If you have any problems

when properly

manufacturer

is responsible

issues with regards to performance,

Review

this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,
its features and operation.
Please be aware that this Operator's

for all engine-related

power-rating,

and service. Please refer to the engine

specifications,
manufacturer's
with your

Manual may cover a range of product specifications
for various
models. Characteristics
and features discussed and/or illustrated
in this manual

may not be applicable

the right to change
equipment
without

to all models. We reserve

product specifications,
designs and
notice and without
incurring obligation.

Table of Contents
Safe Operation

Practices ........................................

Service ....................................................................

Troubleshooting

Assembly & Set-Up ..................................................
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Operation

Replacement
Attachments

Warranty

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Maintenance

&Adjustment.

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ImportantSafeOperationPractices
WARNING!

This symbol

could endanger

points

the personal

all instructions

safety and/or

in this manual

with these instructions

out important

before

property

attempting

may result in personal

When you see this symbol.

safety instructions
of yourself

to operate

which,

if not followed,

and others.

this machine.

Read and follow

Failure to comply

injury.

HEED ITS WARNING!

CALIFORNIA

PROPOSITION

WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive

WARNING!
compounds,

Battery

harm.
posts, terminals,

chemicals

known

and related

to the State of California

this manual.
operator

was built to be operated

As with any type of power
objects.

serious injury

or death.

Failure to observe

Read, understand,

future

and follow

all instructions

and operate.

Keep this manual

reference

in a safe place for

and for ordering

replacement

Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand

Never allow adults to operate
instruction.
To help avoid blade contact

hands and feet
could

result in

inspect the area where the equipment

or a thrown

without

object

objects

which

Plan your mowing

is to be

could be picked up and thrown
objects

pattern

roads, sidewalks,

avoid discharging

can cause serious personal

to avoid discharge
bystanders

material

injury,
10.

operation

and while

performing

to protect

your eyes. Thrown

during

an adjustment

objects

which

back

or repair

ricochet

can

Wear sturdy, rough-soled
work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be
caught in movable parts. Never operate
bare feet or sandals.

this machine

Be aware of the mower

discharge

without
proper
11.

to ricochet

to the eyes.

and attachment

and do not point it at anyone.

enters the area.

material

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles

cause serious injury

proper

of material

and the like. Also,

against a wall or obstruction

which may cause discharged
toward the operator.

9.
this machine

keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone

injury.

toward

by an adult.

of amputating

safety instructions

Thoroughly

practices

or error on the part of the

the blade(s). Thrown

the instructions
and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised

is capable

foreign

quickly.
3.

carelessness

the following

on the

attempting

parts.
2.

to the safe operation

used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other

and in the manual(s) before

and regular

equipment,

GeneralOperation

assemble

lead and lead

to cause cancer and reproductive

according

can result in serious injury. This machine

and throwing

machine

contain

harm. Wash hands after handling

DANGER! This machine

accessories

the discharge

Do not operate

direction

the mower

cover or entire grass catcher

in its

place.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate
hands and feet.

12. Amissing
ordamaged
discharge
cover
cancause
blade
Slope Operation
contact
orthrown
object
injuries.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over
13. Stoptheblade(s)
whencrossing
gravel
drives,
walks,
or
accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes
roads
andwhilenotcutting
grass.
require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you
feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
14. Watch
fortrafficwhenoperating
nearorcrossing
roadways.
Thismachine
isnotintended
foruseonany
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this
publicroadway.
manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on
a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as
15. Donotoperate
themachine
whileunder
theinfluence
of
shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this machine on that
alcohol
ordrugs.
area or serious injury could result.
16. Mowonlyindaylight
orgoodartificial
light.
Do:
17. Never
carrypassengers.
1.
Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme
18. Disengage
blade(s)
before
shifting
intoreverse.
Back
up
caution when changing direction
on slopes.
slowly.
Always
lookdownandbehind
before
andwhile
backing
toavoid
aback-over
accident.
2.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
19. Slow
downbefore
turning.
Operate
themachine
smoothly.
grass can hide obstacles.
Avoid
erratic
operation
andexcessive
speed.
20. Disengage
blade(s),
setparking
brake,
stopengine
andwait 3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so
that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
untiltheblade(s)
come
toacomplete
stopbefore
removing
Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes
grass
catcher,
emptying
grass,
unclogging
chute,
removing
are functioning
properly. Always keep machine in gear
anygrass
ordebris,
ormaking
anyadjustments.
when going down slopes to take advantage of engine
21. Never
leave
arunning
machine
unattended.
Always
turn
braking action.
offblade(s),
place
transmission
inneutral,
setparking
4.
Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations
for wheel
brake,
stopengine
andremove
keybefore
dismounting.
weights or counterweights
to improve stability.
22. Use
extracarewhenloading
orunloading
themachine
into
5.
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
atrailerortruck.
Thismachine
should
notbedriven
upor
These can change the stability of the machine.
downramp(s),
because
themachine
couldtipover,
causing
serious
personal
injury.
Themachine
mustbepushed
6.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do
manually
onramp(s)
toloadorunload
properly.
not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid
engagement
or braking could cause the front of the
23. Muffler
andengine
become
hotandcancause
aburn.Do
machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could
nottouch.
cause serious injury.
24. Check
overhead
clearances
carefully
before
driving
under
7.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
lowhanging
treebranches,
wires,
dooropenings
etc.,
disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down
where
theoperator
maybestruck
orpulled
fromthe
the slope.
machine,
whichcouldresult
inserious
injury.
25. Disengage
allattachment
clutches,
depress
thebrake
Do Not:
pedal
completely
andshiftintoneutral
before
attempting 1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly
tostartengine.
and gradually downhill, if possible.
26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of
a height no more than 10". Do not attempt
unusually

27.

up on the mower

the engine exhaust

deck presenting

a potential

fire

all instructions

provided

29.

should

evaluate

themselves

and others from serious injury.

If situations

occur which

SECTION 2 --

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

The

the machine

by putting

Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction

your foot on

could cause

sliding.
Do not shift to neutral

and coast downhill.

may cause the operator to lose control
resulting in serious injury or death.
7.

to protect

Over-speeding

of the machine

PRACTICES

Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments

(e.g. loaded

dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5
degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends

in this manual,

care and good judgment.
Contact your customer
representative
for assistance.

or embankments.

their ability

safely enough

are not covered

ditches

turn over if a wheel is over the edge

Do not try to stabilize
the ground.

the riding mower

suddenly

of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are
involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related
to operate

could

with the approved

accessory or attachment.

injuries. These operators

Do not mow near drop-offs,
mower

and/

Use only accessories and attachments
approved for this
machine by the machine manufacturer.
Read, understand
and follow

28.

tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves.

Dry grass or leaves may contact
or build
hazard.

to mow through

service

use

to push the tractor
(e.g. tractor

and may cause you to loose control

may speed up, braking

reduced, attachment
overturn).

may jack-knife

and steering

ability

and cause tractor

are
to

Children
1.

Service

Tragic accidents
presence

ca n occur if the operator

of children.

is not alert to the

Children are often

attracted

to the

machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand
the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where

SafeHandling of Gasoline:
1.

Keep children
watchful

out of the mowing

care of a responsible

personal

area and in

yourself

adult other than the

Be alert and turn machine

off if a child enters the

area.
c.

Before and while
small children.

backing, look behind and down

Never carry children,

or property

injury

damage

can occur when gasoline

or your clothes which

and change

operator.
b.

injury

use extreme

care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious

you last saw them.
a.

To avoid personal

clothes

is spilled

can ignite.

Wash your skin

immediately.

Use only an approved

Never fill containers

gasoline container.
inside a vehicle

or on a truck

or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle

for

before filling.
even with the blade(s) shut off.
c.

They may fall offand be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.

When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment

Use extreme
doorways,

care when approaching
shrubs, trees or other

blockyour
vision of a child who
path of the machine.
f.

To avoid back-over
the cutting

accidents,

blade(s)

blind corners,

a trailer with a portable

objects that may

gasoline

Keep children

d.
always

before shifting

disengage

prevent
2.

machine

unauthorized

engines.

is unattended

and on the machine

and should

Extinguish

be trained

Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine
is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two

to
h.

before

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2

and supervised

that has a hitch designed
equipment

except

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and

limits for towed

equipment

recommendation
and towing

Never allow children

On slopes, the weight of the towed
loss of traction and loss of control.

Always use extra caution when towing with a machine
capable of making tight turns (e.g. "zero-turn"
ride-on

or others in or on towed
equipment

Make wide turns to avoid jack-knifing.

Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Do not shift to neutral

on slopes.

to another

area. Wait 5

the engine.

and remove any fuel soaked debris.

for weight

mower).

Move machine

before starting

securely.

To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage

Follow the manufacturers

cap and tighten

for

at the

hitch point.
2.

neck to allow space for

Replace gasoline

equipment.

Do not attach towed

of filler

minutes
towing.

refueling.

fuel expansion.

Towing
Tow only with a machine

indoors.

inch below bottom

in this manual

by an adult.

cigars, pipes and other

Never fuel machine

minutes

practices

all cigarettes,

operation.

and safe operation

with the rim of the fuel

sources of ignition.

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions

Keep the nozzle in contact

into Reverse.

away from hot or running

Remove key when

nozzle.

tank or container opening at all times until fueling
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
h.

rather than from a

may run into the

If equipped,
the "Reverse Caution Mode" should
not be used when children
or others are around.
g.

dispenser

container,

Never store the machine

or fuel container

inside

where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes

equipment.

dryer or other gas appliances.

may cause
m.

Allow a machine

to cool at least five minutes

before

storing.

GeneralService
1.

Never run an engine
Engine exhaust

and coast downhill.

and deadly
2.

indoors

contains

or in a poorly ventilated

carbon

monoxide,

area.

an odorless,

gas.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the
blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground
unintended

against the engine to prevent

starting.

SECTION 2 --

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

PRACTICES

Periodically

stop within

operating

approximately

the blade disengagement

(5) five seconds after
control.

If the blades

frequently

operation.

as it is subjected

Check the blade(s) and engine
for proper tightness.

may lead to improper

to wear

Adjust and service as required.
mounting

bolts at frequent

Also, visually

inspect

equipment

performance

blade(s)

Replace

manufacturer's

(O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual.
which do not meet the original equipment

"Use of parts
specifications

and compromise

Mower

when servicing

them.

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight
equipment

is in safe working

setting

of engine

governor.

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)
are certified

to operate

may include

the following

Modification

(EM), Oxidizing

Injection

Never tamper

to be sure the

on regular
emission

unleaded
control

gasoline,

and

systems: Engine

Catalyst (OC), Secondary

Air

(SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

with the safety interlock

internal combustion
engine and should not be used
machine isforest-covered,
equipped with an
on ARNING!
or near anyThis
unimproved
brushcovered

condition.

or grass-covered

land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if

system or other

safety devices. Check their proper operation

11.

with factory

blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,

and use extra caution

10.

in any

SparkArrestor

safety!"

engine

Notice RegardingEmissions

normal

the blade(s) with the original

or death, do not modify

Check brake operation

for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked).

To avoid serious injury

way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper

intervals

Donot modify engine

do not stop within the this time frame, your machine
should be serviced professionally
by an authorized MTD
Service Dealer.

during
5.

check to make sure the blades come to

complete

any).

regularly.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine.

Ifa spark arrester is used, it should

Thoroughly

inspect the machine

the damage

before starting

above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws

for any damage.

and operating.

Never attempt

to make adjustments

machine

the engine

while

Grass catcher

components

and the discharge

frequently

cover are

could expose moving

to be thrown.

For safety protection,

be maintained

in effective

In the State of California

the

lands.

A spark attester for the muffler

which

check components

order by the operator.

apply on federal

or repairs to the

is running.

subject to wear and damage
parts or allow objects

Repair

working

is available

through

your

nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department,
RO. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

and replace immediately

with original equipment
manufacturer's
(O.E.M.) parts only,
listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the
original

equipment

performance
12.

specifications

and compromise

Do not change

the engine

governor

the engine. The governor controls
operating speed of the engine.
13.

Maintain

or replace

may lead to improper

safety!"
settings

or over-speed

the maximum

safety and instruction

safe

labels, as

necessary.
14.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations
etc. to protect the environment.

15.

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA),
this product

for gas, oil,

has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,

or 270 hours of operation.
Life have the machine

At the end of the Average Useful

inspected

annually

by an authorized

service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents,

WARNING!
follow

injuries

or death.

Your Responsibility--Restrict

the warnings

and instructions

the use of this power machine

to persons who read, understand

in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESE
iNSTRUCTiONS!

SECTION 2 --

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

PRACTICES

and

SafetySymbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear
machine before attempting
to assemble and operate.

on this product.

Read, understand,

and follow

all instructions

on the

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand,
assemble

and follow

all instructions

in the manual(s) before

attempting

and operate

DANGER--

ROTATING BLADES

Never carry passengers.

Never carry children,

even with the blades off.

O
DANGER--

ROTATING BLADES

Always look down

WARNING--

and behind

WARNING--THROWN
This machine

This machine

N
A

to avoid a back-over

accident.

parts or under the cutting

deck. Contact with the

hands and feet.

OBJECTS

may pick up and throw and objects which

WARNING--THROWN

backing

ROTATING BLADES

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
blade(s) can amputate

before and while

can cause serious personal

injury.

can cause serious personal

injury.

OBJECTS

may pick up and throw and objects which

BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders,

helpers,

children

and pets at least 75 feet from the machine

while

it is in

operation.

WARNING--

SLOPE OPERATION

Do not operate

WARNING--

this machine

15 degrees.

HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially
and muffler

on a slope greater than

the muffler,

become extremely

hot during

operation.

Allow engine

to cool before touching.

DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate
or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged,

WARNING--

unless discharge

cover

replace immediately.

TOWING

Avoid jack-knifing

when towing,

go slow and make wide turns.

SECTION

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IMPORTANT

SAFE

OPERATION

PRACTICES

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SECTION 2 --

_MPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

PRACTICES

Assembly
& Set-Up
Contents of Crate
One Lawn Tractor

One Oil Drain Tube

One Lawn Tractor Operator's

Manual

While holding
remove

manually,

the discharge

the shipping

grasping it between
rotating it clockwise.

Moving TheTractorManually
neutral

your thumb

and index finger and

move the shift lever into the
packaging

chute with your left hand,

brace with your right hand by

position.

Shipping BraceRemoval

Hose Coupler

One Kohler Engine Operator's
Manual

TractorSet-Up

To move the tractor

One DeckWash

purposes

only. Remove and discard the
is usedlawn
for tractor.
your

WARNING!
Thebefore
shipping
brace
shipping brace
operating

throwing
objects. Operating the riding mower
ARNING!
The mowing
is capable
without
the discharge
coverdeck
in the
proper of
operating

off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition
Make sure
lawn tractor's
keyARNING!
before removing
thethe
shipping
brace. engine is

position

Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag
found on the right side of the cutting deck. See Fig. 3-1.

Figure 3-1

could result in serious personal

or property

damage.

injury

and/

CheckingTire Pressure
CALiFORNiA

PROPOSiTiON

65 WARNING!

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

To connect

POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first,
When attaching
battery cables, always
by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.

the battery

cables, proceed

NOTE:The positive battery terminal
negative battery terminal is marked
1.

Remove the plastic

may be over inflated

is marked Pos. (+). The
Neg. (-).
from the positive

for shipping

operating

the tractor.

Setting the DeckGaugeWheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface,
pavement, and proceed as follows:

as follows:

cover, if present,

The tires on your tractor

purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before
Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi.

connect the
CAUTION:
followed

of tires for maximum
psi. Equal tire
should
WARNING!
Do not overinflate
tires.pressure
Check sidewall
be maintained at all times.

•

Select the height

position

of the cutting

the deck lift lever in the normally
setting

(+)

preferably

(any of the six different

deck by placing

desired

cutting

mowing

height

notches

the right fender).

battery

terminal

and attach the red cable to the positive

battery

terminal

(+) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-2.

Check the gauge wheels
with the surface
have between

If the gauge wheels

for contact

or excessive clearance

below. The deck gauge wheels
1/4"and 1/2"clearance

should

above the ground.

have excessive clearance

or contact

with the

surface, adjust as follows:
a.

Raise the deck lift handle to its highest

Remove the front and rear gauge wheels
removing

the lock nuts and shoulder

setting.
by

screws which

secure them to the deck. See Fig. 3-3.

/
/
J

Figure 3-2
2.

Remove the plastic

cover, if present,

from the negative

(-)

battery

terminal

and attach the black cable to the negative

battery

terminal

(-) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-2.

Position
terminal

the red rubber boot over the positive
to help protect it from corrosion.

NOTE: If the battery
on top/side
Maintenance
the tractor.

battery

is put into service after the date shown

of battery,

charge the battery

section your Operator's

as instructed

Manual

in the
Figure

prior to operating
c.

3-3

Place the deck lift lever in the desired

mowing

height setting.
d.

Reinsert the shoulder

screw (with each gauge

wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately
1/2-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance
manual

for more detailed

adjustments.

SECTION

ASSEMBLY&

SET-UP

instructions

regarding

section

of this

various

deck

Gasand Oil

Adjusting the Seat
To adjust the position
the seat adjustment

of the seat, lift the seat forward
knob. Slide the seat forward

the desired position; then tighten
the seat. See Fig. 3-4.

the adjustment

and loosen

or rearward

knob. Release

The fuel tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of
two and three-fourths gallons. Remove the fuel cap by turning
it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days
old), unleaded gasoline. Do not overfill the tank.
WARNING!

Use extreme

care when

handling

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors

or while

the engine

Extinguish cigarettes,
sources of ignition.
NOTE: Your tractor

is shipped

is hot or running.

cigars, pipes and other

with oil in the engine.

you MUST check the oil level before

However,

operating.

CAUTION:
Always check the engine oil level before
each use as instructed
in the Kohler Owner's Manual.
Add oil as necessary.
serious damage

Failure to do so may result in

to your engine.

Figure 3-4
WARNING!

Before operating

the seat is engaged
parking

the tractor,

in the seat-stop.

make sure

Engage the

brake. Stand behind the machine

and pull

back on seat until it clicks into place.

SECTION

2 --

ASSEMBLY&

SET-UP

Controls
and Features
F

Systems indicator
Monitor
Fuel Tank Cap,

Throttle_

co rol 1
ignition Switch
Module

Fuel Level indicator

Pedal
Deck Lift Lever
PTO (Blade Engage)
Handle
Cup Holder

Figure 4-1
Lawn Tractor controls
described

and features

on the following

are illustrated

in Fig. 4-1 and

BrakePedal

pages.
The brake pedal is located

WARNING!

Read and follow

all safety rules and

instructions
in this manual, including
Operation section, before attempting
this machine.

Failure to comply

and instructions

the entire
to operate

with all safety rules

may result in personal

injury.

front side of the tractor
running

board. The brake pedal can be

used for sudden
parking

the speed of the engine and, when pushed

maintain

a uniform

NOTE:When
cutting

throttle/choke
(rabbit)

operating
control

position.

the throttle

will

the tractor

Seat AdjustmentKnob(not shown)
The seat adjustment

knob is located

seat. The knob allows for adjustment

below the front/left

with the

be certain that the
is always in the FAST

of the

of the fore to aft position

the operator's seat. Refer to the Assembly
this manual for more detailed instructions.

engine speed.

deck engaged,

brake pedal must be fully

all the

closes the choke for cold starting.

When set in a given position,

the

depressed to activate the safety
interlock switch when starting the tractor.

The throttle/choke
control is located on the right
side of the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls
way forward,

stops or setting

brake.

NOTE:The

Throttle/ChokeControl

on the left

along the

and Set-Up section of

DeckLift Lever

SystemsIndicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD

Found on your tractor's right fender,
the deck lift lever is used to change

When the ignition key is
rotated out of the STOP

the height of the cutting

position

deck. To

use, move the lever to the left, then

the START position,

place in the notch best suited for

system's indicator

your application.

displays the battery's
output, in volts, on its

Ignition Switch Module

LCD for approximately
it displays an hour glass
and the hours of tractor

leave a running
machine
ARNING!unattended.
Never

operation.

Always disengage
PTO, set parking

tractor

prevent

tractor

key to

is started,

the

continually
operation

displays an hour glass and the hours of
on its LCD.

whether

the engine

is started.

To start the engine, insert the key
into the ignition switch and turn

The Indicator

Monitor

will also remind

clockwise

maintenance

intervals

for changing

to the START position.

Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position

once

has fired.

To stop the engine,
STOP position.

NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the
ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position, regardless of

unintended

starting.

the engine

(p)

Once the

monitor

brake, stop engine
and remove

the
monitor

five seconds, after which

@
_

but not into

turn the ignition

key counterclockwise

to the

alternately

detailed instructions
regarding the Ignition Switch
Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.

hours, "CHG" and "OIL" for five

every time the tractor's

engine

has been started

during

this maintenance
interval. Before the interval expires, change
the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance
section of this
Operator's

Manual.

Brake
If the Brake light illuminates
tractor's

DrivePedal

minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded operation elapse. The
maintenance
interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52,100-102,
150-152, etc.). The LCD will also flash as described above for five
minutes

both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The
CAUTION:
to operating
refer for
to
Engine in the Prior
Operation
section the
of tractor,
this manual

flash the recorded

the operator

the engine oil. The LCD will

engine,

when

attempting

to start the

depress the brake pedal.

PTO(Blade Engage)
The drive pedal is located
of the tractor,

on the right side

along the running

board.

the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor
to travel forward. Ground speed is also
controlled
forward

If the PTO light illuminates

Press

engine,

when attempting

to start the tractor's

move PTO lever into the disengaged

(OFF) position.

0il

with the drive pedal. The further
that the pedal is pivoted,

It is normal for the Oil light to illuminate

the faster

the tractor

will travel. The pedal will return to

its original

position

when

cranking

during

Shift Lever

while

but if it illuminates

while the engine is running,

it's not pressed.

check the engine

stop the tractor

oil level as instructed

the engine
during

operation,

immediately

in this Owner's

and
Manual.

Battery

The Shift Lever is used to shift the tractor's
from Forward,

start-up,

Reverse and Neutral.

drive

It is normal for the Battery light to illuminate

while

the engine

cranking

during

operation,

during

start-up,

but if it illuminates

while the engine is running, the battery is in need of a charge
or the engine's charging system is not generating
sufficient
amperage.
section

Charge the battery

of this manual

your authorized

as instructed

or have the charging

in the Service
system checked

service dealer.

SECTION4

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

Fuel LevelIndicator
The Fuel Level Indicator
tractor's
tank.

is located

dash and indicates

on the left side of the

the amount

of fuel in the gas

PTO/ BladeEngageHandle
Activating

the PTO engages

power to

the cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments.
Push forward
on the
PTO/Blade Engage handle to activate it.
Pull the PTO/Blade Engage handle back
to disengage

the power to the cutting

deck or other (separately
attachments.

available)

NOTE:The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine.

ParkingBrake/CruiseControl Lever
Located

in the center of the tractor's

dash panel

below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/
Cruise Control lever is used to engage the parking
brake and the cruise control Refer to the Operation
section of this manual for detailed instructions
regarding
NOTE:The
operator

the parking
parking

brake.

brake must be set if the

leaves the seat with the engine

or the engine will automatically
NOTE: Cruise control
at the tractor's
operator

running

shut off.

can NOT be engaged

fastest ground

should attempt

automatically
decelerate
mowing ground speed.

speed. If the

to do so, the tractor

will

to the fastest optimal

WARNING!

Never leave a running

unattended.

Always disengage

brake, stop engine and remove
unintended
starting.

SECTION 4--

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

machine

PTO, set parking
key to prevent

Operation
Safety InterlockSwitches
This tractor

is equipped

Stopping the Engine

with a safety interlock

system for the

protection
of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction,
do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized
service dealer.
The safety interlock
cranking or starting

system prevents the engine from
unless the parking brake is engaged,

(OFF) position.

the seat before engaging

shut off if the operator

the parking

engine and disconnect
the spark plug wire(s).
WARNING! inspect
If you strike
a foreign forobject,
stop the
Thoroughly
the machine
any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting and operating.
If the blades are engaged,
lever in the disengaged

and the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is in the disengaged

The engine will automatically

i_lh

leaves

place the PTO/Blade

Place the throttle

control

Turn the ignition
position.

key counterclockwise

Remove the key from the ignition

brake.

unintended

Engage

(OFF) position.
near the SLOW position.
to the STOP

switch to prevent

starting.

interlock system is malfunctioning.
This system was
WARNING!
operate
tractor if the
designed for Do
yournot
safety
and the
protection.

i_i

Startingthe Engine
NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section
Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
key into the ignition

of this manual

Insert the tractor

Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged

switch

for

module.
(OFF)

position.
3.

Engage the tractor's

Activate

the choke control

control

all the way forward

Turn the ignition

parking

brake.
by moving

the throttle/choke

into the choke position.

key clockwise

to the START position.

After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING

position

position.

for longer

than ten seconds at a time. Doing

CAUTION:
so may causeDo
damage
NOT hold
to

your
the key
engine's
in the electric
START

starter.
6.

After the engine starts, deactivate

NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control
tractor.

the choke control.
on while operating

Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture

the

and cause the

engine to run poorly.

ReverseCaution Mode

DrivingTheTractor
and sudden
WARNING!

i_lk

stops.
Avoid sudden

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module
allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO)
starts, excessive speed

engaged.
NOTE: Mowing

Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Move the throttle lever into the FAST(rabbit) position.

To travel FORWARD,slowly press the drive pedal forward
until the desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-1.

in reverse is not recommended.

the tractor in the REVERSECAUTION MODE. Always
WARNING!
Use
extreme
caution
look down and
behind
before
and while
while operating
backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
To use the REVERSECAUTION MODE:
NOTE:The
1.

operator

MUST be seated in the tractor

Start the engine as previously

instructed

seat.

on the previous

page.
2.

Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSECAUTION MODE (Yellow)
key switch module.

at the top, right corner of the key switch

The red indicator
switch module

Indicator

light at the top, left corner

will be ON while

activated.

parking

Reverse

BUTTON

H
is clear,

Stop
Position

break on, move the shift

See Fig. 5-2.

REVERSE PUSH

Light

and with your tractor

Push
Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position

lever into the reverse position. Lightly press the brake
pedal to release the parking break and then slowly press
the drive pedal until the desired

module.

of the key

NO CHILDREN
AROUND

Figure 5-1
To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind

of the

Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button)

position

See Fig. 5-2.

Start
Position

speed is achieved.

CAUTION:
Do NOT attempt to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before
moving the shift lever from forward to reverse or
vice versa.
WARNING!
without

Do not leave the seat of the tractor

first placing

the disengaged
parking

the PTO/Blade Engage lever in

(OFF) position

and engaging

brake. If leaving the tractor

turn the engine offand

remove

the

unattended,

the ignition

key.

Figure

5=2

also
4.

Once activated

(indicator

light ON), the tractor

driven in reverse with the cutting
5.

Always look down and behind
make sure no children
motion,

before and while

are around.

SECTION

5--

OPERATION

forward

return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.

The key is placed
position

backing to

After resuming

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated
a.

can be

blades (PTO) engaged.

in either the NORMAL MOWING

or STOP position

The operator

until:

leaves the seat.

CruiseControl

Driving OnSlopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine
where you may operate

the tractor

slopes
while traveling in reverse.
ARNING!
Never engage

safely.
_

i_ll

excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately
2-1/2
WARNING!
notThe
mow
on inclines
with a slope
feet
every 10 Do
feet).
tractor
could overturn
and in

To set the cruise control:

cause serious injury.

Mow up and down
Exercise extreme

when

changing

direction

Lightly

slopes.
rocks, or other

objects. Uneven terrain could overturn
grass can hide obstacles.
Avoid turns when driving

Avoid stopping
to stop while

when driving
driving

hidden

the machine. Tall

on a slope. Ira turn must be

made, turn down the slope. Turning
increases the chance of a roll over.

up a slope, start up smoothly
of flipping

Release pressure from the parking
lever.

and

mowing

NOTE:The parking break and cruise control are controlled
by
the same lever. If using the brake when engaging the parking

To change

lever, the cruise control

lightly

press the drive pedal or

can NOT be set at the tractor's

speed. If the operator
will automatically
ground

should

decelerate

attempt

fastest

to do so, the

to the fastest optimal

speed.

the direction

of travel from forward

If using
control

shift lever to the Reverse position.

to reverse when

is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage the
and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Shift the
Then slowly press the drive

pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse.

will engage.

parking

brake must be set if the operator
running

leaves the

or the engine will automatically

deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then

Operatingthe Headlights

brake:

Press the brake pedal completely

Push the parking

To raise the cutting

place it in the notch best suited for your application.

down with your left foot

brake/cruise

The lamps are ON whenever
the STOP position.

and hold it in that position.
2.

the cruise control,

Usingthe DeckLift Lever

seat with the engine
shut off.
To set the parking

remain in the

the cruise control.

cruise control
cruise control

Parking Brake
NOTE:The

control

the brake pedal.

tractor

brake/cruise

step 3, the drive pedal should

steps 1-4 to engage
To disengage

the tractor

brake will engage.

lever

down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward
speed. If it doesn't, the cruise control is not engaged. Repeat

NOTE: Cruise control

the parking

control

Remove your foot from the drive pedal.

Settingthe CruiseControl

lever, the parking

brake/cruise

Engagingthe ParkingBrake/

control

of the drive pedal with your

speed is achieved.

ground

the drive pedal when engaging

lever

and hold it in that position.

After completing

up a slope greatly

up a slope. If it is necessary

carefully to reduce the possibility
over backward.

brake/cruise

press the parking

downward

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps,

portion

right foot until the desired

slopes, NEVER across.
caution

Slowly press the upper

the cruise control

control

lever downward

and

the ignition

key is rotated

The lamps turn OFF when

out of

the ignition

key is

moved to the STOP position.

hold it in that position.
3.

Remove your foot from the brake pedal.

Release pressure from
lever.

After completing

the parking

brake/cruise

step 3, the brake pedal should

control

remain in the

down position. If it doesn't, the parking
Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the parking

brake is not engaged.
brake.

To disengage

press the brake pedal.

the parking

brake, lightly

WARNING!

Never leave a running

unattended.

Always disengage

brake, stop engine and remove
unintended

machine

PTO, set parking
key to prevent

starting.

SECTION

S --

OPERATION

Engagingthe PTO
Engaging

the PTO transfers

(separately
1.

available)

power to the cutting

attachments.

Move the Throttle/Choke

To engage

control

deck or other

the PTO:

lever to the FAST (rabbit)

position.
2.

Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward

into the engaged

(ON) position.
NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the Throttle/Choke
control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most
efficient use of the cutting
attachments.

WARNING!
thrown

deck or other

injury,

keep bystanders,

or a

helpers,

and pets at least 75 feet from the machine

while it is in operation.
enters the area.
The following

available)

To help avoid blade contact

object

children

(separately

information

Stop machine

will be helpful

if anyone

when using the cutting

deck with your tractor.

discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks,
WARNING!
Plantheyour
pattern
to avoid
bystanders and
like. mowing
Also, avoid
discharging

material

against

cause discharged
the operator.
Do not mowat

a wall or obstruction
material

high ground

or grass collector

to ricochet

speed, especially

which

may

back toward

ira mulch

kit

is installed.

Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed
growth

and yellows

quickly

in dry weather.

Always operate the tractor with the throttle
FAST (rabbit) position while mowing.
For best results, it is recommended

lever in the

that the first two laps

be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center.
After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the
discharge

to the outside

give a better

appearance

Do NOT attempt

for the balance of cutting.

This will

to the lawn.

to mow heavy brush and weeds or

extremely tall grass. Your tractor
NOT clear brush.

is designed

to mow

lawns,

Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.

SECTION

S--

OPERATION

Maintenance& Adjustments
MaintenanceSchedule
Before

Every

Eachuse

10 Hours

25 Hours

Every

50 Hours

I00 Hours

Clean Hood/Dash Louvers

Prior
toStoring

Check EngineOil Level

CheckAir Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts

Clean and Re-oil Air Filter's Foam Predeaner

Replace Air Filter Element

Change EngineOil and Replace Oil Filter

Clean Battery Terminals

y /

Lube Front A×ies and Rims

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Lube Front Deck Wheels

Lube Deck Spindles

Lube Pedal Pivot Points

Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap

Replace Fuel Filter

Maintenance

Changingthe Engine 0ii

WARNING!
Before performing
any maintenance
repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop
engine

and remove

key to prevent

unintended

starting.

engine, muffler and surrounding
metal surfaces will
be ARNING!
hot and can
If the
cause
engine
burnshas
to the
beenskin.
recently
Exercise
run, the

•

caution

interval.

Refer to the Kohler Owner's

Manual

for all engine

maintenance

and instructions.

NOTE: Maintenance,
control

NOTE:The

Engine
procedures

repair, or replacement

oil filter should

To complete

at every oil change

proceed as follows:
to allow the oil in the

to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and

carry away more of the engine sediment which may have
settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid

devices and systems which are being done at owner's

expense may be performed
by any engine repair establishment
or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed
by an
authorized
service dealer.

be changed

an oil change,

Run the engine for a few minutes
crankcase

of the emission

to avoid burns.

burns from hot oil.
2.

Open the tractor's

hood and locate the oil drain port on the

left side of the engine.

Pop open the protective

Transmission

cap on the end of the oil drain

valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1.

The transmission
is sealed at the factory and is maintenancefree. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot

changed.

Battery
\

Battery posts, terminals,

and related accessories

CALIFORNIA
WARNING!
contain lead andPROPOSITION
lead compounds, 65chemicals
known
to the State of California
reproductive

to cause cancer and

harm. Wash hands after handling.

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free.
be checked and fluid cannot be added.

Acid levels cannot

Always keep the battery cables and terminals
free of corrosive build-up.
After cleaning

the battery

of petroleum

When reinstalling
the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by

Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick

from the oil fill tube.

Push the oil drain hose (packed

with this manual) onto the

the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires
are connected
them

oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an
appropriate
oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart
capacity

to collect the used oil.

The engine is equipped
port or a tabbed
and-pull

drain port. If your engine

with

oil. After the oil has finished

draining,

1/4-turn to secure it back in place. Re-cap the end of
the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering
drain port.

the

alternating

system.

on the machine

should

oil. After the oil has

finished draining, push the end of the oil drain valve
back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap the end

be wiped

Do NOT allow debris to accumulate
the transmission's

part of the machine,

especially

cooling

around

off
the cooling

fan or on any other

the belts and pulleys.

DeckWash
Your tractor's

deck is equipped

with a water port on its surface as

part of its deck wash system.
Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings

Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull
to begin draining

promptly.

fins of the engine,

Turn the oil drain valve 1A-turn, then pull outward

outward

engine's

Any fuel or oil spilled

has the twist-

push the end of the oil drain valve back in and turn

reversing

drain

drain, go to step b.

begin draining

to the correct terminals;

could result in serious damage to your

Cleaningthe Tractor

with either a twist-and-pull

drain, go to step a. If your engine is equipped

the tabbed

the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from its

AUTION:
removing bythethebattery
for cleaning,
terminal
first,If followed
POSITIVE
(Red) wire.

Figure 6-1

apply a light coat

jelly or grease to both terminals.

disconnect

and terminals,

clean and

underside

and prevent

Complete

the following

Drive the tractor
enough

the buildup

from the deck's

of corrosive

chemicals.

steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near

for your garden

hose to reach.

of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering
the drain port.

chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage,
Make
etc. certain the tractor's discharge

CAUTION:
parked cars,

Replace the oil filter as instructed
Manual.

in the Kohler Owner's

Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Kohler Owner's
Manual for information
regarding the volume and weight

Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking
and stop the engine.

of engine

Thread the hose coupler

oil.

Operator's

Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air
instructed
in the Kohler Owner's Manual.

cleaner element

SparkPlug
The spark plug should

be cleaned

season. Refer to the Kohler Owner's

and the gap reset once a
Manual

for correct

and gap specifications.

SECTION 6 --

MAINTENANCE

& ADJUSTMENTS

plug type

(packaged

brake

with your tractor's

Manual) onto the end of your garden

hose.

Attach

the hose coupler

to the water port on your deck's

Lubrication

surface. See Fig. 6-2.
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
ARNING!
Before and
lubricating,
repairing,
or
brake,
stop engine
remove key
to prevent
unintended
starting.

FrontWheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped
grease fitting.
grease applied

See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate

with a

with a No. 2 multi-purpose

with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor

operation.

Figure 6-2
5.

Turn the water on.

While sitting
the engine
position.

in the operator's

position

and place the throttle

on the tractor,

Move the tractor's

Remain in the operator's

position

engaged

of two minutes,

PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position.

for a minimum

underside
9.

of the cutting

Move the tractor's

start

lever in the FAST (rabbit)

with the cutting

deck

allowing

deck to thoroughly

the

rinse.

position.
10.

11.

Pivot Points & Linkage

Turn the ignition
tractor's

Figure 6-3

PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF

engine

key to the STOP position

to turn the
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking
and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.

off.

Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler

from the

DeckWheels

water port on your deck's surface.
After cleaning your deck, return to the operator's position and
engage the PTO. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum

Each of the tractor

of two minutes,

applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation.

thoroughly

dry.

allowing

the underside

brake

of the cutting

deck to

a grease fitting.

deck's front gauge wheels

Lubricate

is equipped

with a No. 2 multi-purpose

SECTION 6 --

MAINTENANCE

with

grease

& ADJUSTMENTS

DeckSpindle
Grease fittings
Lubricate

can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4.

with 251H EP grease or an equivalent

No. 2 multi-

purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes
(minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.

Determine

the approximate

adjustment

and proceed,

distance

necessary

for proper

if necessary.

To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the
hex lock nut against the front hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-5.

Figure 6=5

Figure 6-4

WARNING!
ignition
making

Shut the engine off, remove the

key and engage the parking brake before
adjustments.
Protect your hands by using

heavy gloves when
NOTE: Check the tractor's

handling

the blades.

tire pressure before

performing

any deck leveling adjustments.
Refer to Tires on page 28 for
information
regarding tire pressure.

Levelingthe Deck(Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting

deck is supported

by a stabilizer

bar that

to level the deck from front to rear. The front of
be between 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch lower than the

rear of the deck. Adjust

if necessary

as follows:

Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the deck
lift lever in the middle position.

Rotate the blade nearest the discharge
parallel

chute so that it is

with the tractor.

Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement
taken should be between 1/4"and 3/8"less
than the second measurement.

SECTION 6 --

front of the deck, loosen (thread outward)

hex lock nut, away from the front hanger
See Fig. 6-5.

Adjustments

can be adjusted
the deck should

To Iowerthe

MAINTENANCE

& ADJUSTMENTS

bracket.

the

Leveling the Deck(Sideto Side)
If the cutting
adjustment
1.

deck appears to be mowing
can be performed.

Adjust

unevenly, a side to side

if necessary

as follows:

with the tractor.

Measure the distance from the outside
tip to the ground

and the distance

from the outside

Loosen,
hanger

turns tighter

steering

of the

in one direction

are being replaced

than the other, or if

due to damage

Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths

taken

or wear, the

drag links may need to be adjusted.

into the ball joint
side:

of the left blade

right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements
should be equal. If not, proceed to the next step.

If the tractor
the ball joints

With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blades
so that they are perpendicular

Steering Adjustment

of each are threaded

on the left side and the ball joint

Remove the hex nut below the ball joint.

on the right

See Fig. 6-7.

but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck
bracket.

See Fig. 6-6.

ustment

Figure 6-7

Gear
2.

Thread the ball joint

inward

Thread the ball joint

outward

to shorten

the drag link.

to lengthen

the drag link.

Figure 6-6
4.

Using a wrench,
turning

The deck is properly

gear. See Fig. 6-6.

leveled when

taken in step 2 are equal. Retighten
hanger

bracket

when

both blade tip measurements

proper adjustment

does not come to a complete

is achieved.

In front of the axle, measure the distance

of this manual

for seat

from the inside of the left rim to the

Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally
from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the

The measurement
between
behind

Before operating

the seat is engaged

for straight

inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

section

instructions.
WARNING!

horizontally

wheel in position

right rim. Note the distance.

Adjusting the Seat
adjustment

as follows:

Place the steering
ahead travel.

service dealer to have the brake

Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly

can be measured

stop when the brake

pedal is completely
depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels
can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of
adjustment.
See an authorized
properly adjusted.

Front tire toe-in

the hex bolt on the left deck

Parking BrakeAdjustment
If the tractor

is achieved.

NOTE:Threading
the ball joints too far onto the drag links
will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is
between ¼0" and %0".

raise or lower the left side of the deck by

the adjustment

Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment

the tractor,

in the seat-stop.

taken in front of the axle should

1A6"and %6" less than the measurement

taken

the axle.

make sure

Engage the

parking brake. Stand behind the machine
back on seat until it clicks into place.

and pull

SECTION 6 --

MAINTENANCE

& ADJUSTMENTS

Service
NOTE: If there

(utting DeckRemoval

easily removed

Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the disengaged
position and engage the parking brake.
Lower the deck by moving
bottom

(OFF)

from the engine

on the belt for it to be

pulley, carefully

insert a

%" drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into the square hole
found in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the
tractor's

the deck lift lever into the

left side to relieve tension

on the belt. See Fig. 7-2.

notch on the right fender.

Locate the engine

is too much tension

pulley under the front of your tractor.

See Fig. 7-1.

Figure 7-2

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

Figure 7-1
4.

Remove the belt guard and belt as follows.

_k
Refer to Fig. 7-1:

Remove the hex screws.

Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to
re m ove.

Remove the deck belt from around
engine pulley.

your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt
WARNING!
Avoid removing
pinching injuries.
and a pulley while
the belt. Never place

the tractor's

Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor,
locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the
deck.

6. Pullthedecksupport
pinoutward
torelease
thedeck
from
thedeckliftarm.SeeFig.7-3.

10.

Remove the cotter

pin from the end of the stabilizer

and slide the stabilizer

out of the hanger

bracket

rod

on the

deck. See Fig. 7-5.

Deck Support
Pin

Figure 7-3

j
Figure 7-5

Repeat the above steps on the tractor's

Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck
lift arms upand

Carefully

right side.
11.

out of the way.

remove the deck engage

cable from the rear of

Gently slide the cutting
underneath
the tractor.

deck (from the right side) out from

Changingthe DeckBelt

the cutting deck by removing the bow-tie cotter clip that
secures it. Remove the spring from the deck idler bracket.
See Fig. 7-4.
_

specially designed to engage and disengage safely.
WARNING!
The V-belts V-belt
found can
on be
yourdangerous
tractor areby
A
substitute (non-OEM)
not disengaging
machine,

All belts on your tractor

completely.

For a proper working

use factory approved
are subject

belts.

to wear and should

replaced if any signs of wear are present. To change
the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:

Figure

or replace

Remove the deck as instructed

on page 24.

Remove the belt covers by removing the hex washer
screws that fasten them to the deck. See Fig. 7-6.

7-4

SECTION
7

SERVICE

It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left

11.

idler pulley to get the belt off the pulley and a round the

Place the belt into the engine

pulley. See Fig. 7-8.

belt guard.
4.

Carefully remove the deck belt from around the two
spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. See Fig. 7-6.

To place the new belt, begin by routing
two outer spindle

the belt around

the

pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7.

PTO Belt

Pulley

J
Figure 7-8
12.

Replace the belt guard. See Fig. 7-1.

Cutting fllades

Figure
6.

Then route the belt around

7-7

the two deck idler pulleys as

shown in Fig. 7-7.

ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for
ARNING! orShut
the engine Protect
offand your
remove
sharpening
replacement.
hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping
WARNING!

Retighten

the belt keeper rod loosened

Remount

the belt guards removed

Reinstall

earlier.

Periodically

inspect the blade and/or

spindle for cracks or damage, especially after you've
struck a foreign object. Do not operate the machine
until

damaged

components

are replaced.

the deck as follows:
To remove the blades, proceed

the blade

With the deck beneath
stabilizer

the mower

rod. See Fig. 7-5.

Reconnect

Reattach the deck engage

SECTION
7--

frame, attach the

SERVICE

the deck lift arms. See Fig. 7-3.
cable. See Fig. 7-4.

as follows.

Remove the deck from beneath

the tractor,

Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section)
flip the deck over to expose its underside.

(refer to
then gently

Place a block of wood

between

baffle and the cutting

blade to act as a stabilizer.

the center deck housing

Test the blade's balance

using a blade balancer.

Grind

metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.

See Fig. 7-9.

NOTE:When replacing the blade, be sure to install the
blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom"
(or with
a part number
mower

stamped

in it) facing the ground

is in the operating

when the

position.

blade spindle hex flange
and
90 ft-lbs. Use a torque
CAUTION:

nut to between 70 ft-lbs
wrench to tighten the

8artery
CALIFORNIA

PROPOSiTiON

Battery posts, terminals,

65 WARNING:

and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive
CAUTION:

harm. Wash hands after handling.
If removing

the battery,

disconnect

NEGATIVE (Black) wire from its terminal
followed

spindle assembly.
4.

See Fig. 7-9.

edges, parallel

to the trailing

angle. Always grind each cutting
maintain

always connect

edge, at a 25 °- 30 °

blade edge equally

the POSITIVE

by the

Jump Starting

To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal
amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the
cutting

the battery,

(Red) wire its terminal first, followed
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.

Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the

the

first,

by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When

reinstalling
Figure 7-9

known

battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch and
WARNING!
Never
start cable
a damaged
ignitions are off.
Dojump
not allow
clamps ortofrozen
touch.

i_ll

proper blade balance. See Fig. 7-10.
1.

CAUTION:
previously
separation
ones.

If the cutting

been sharpened, or if any metal
is present, replace the blades with new

WARNING!
and/or

Connect

the positive

tractor's

discharged

Connect

the other end of the cable to the positive

of the jumper
A poorly

excessive vibration,
tractor

edge of the blade has

balanced

blade will cause

may cause damage

result in personal

injury.

Connect
jumper

to the
4.

(+) cable to positive

(+) post of your

battery.
(+) post

battery.

the negative

(-), cable to the other post of the

battery.

Make the final connection

on the engine

tractor, away from the battery.
to assure a good connection.

Attach

block of the

to an unpainted

part

vehicle

_hL

(i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's
AUTION:
the jumper
is installed on a
engine
when Ifjump
starting battery
your tractor.

Start the tractor
this manual).

(as instructed

in the Operation

Set the tractor's parking brake before
cables, in reverse order of connection.

removing

section

the jumper

Figure 7-10
SECTION
7 -- SERVICE

Charging
WARNING!
while

Batteries

charging.

ventilated

give off an explosive

Charge the battery

gas

in a well

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.

CAUTION:

When charging

your tractor's

use only a charger designed
batteries. Read your battery
Manual

prior to charging

Always follow

battery,

for 12V lead-acid
charger's Owner's

your tractor's

its instructions

battery.

and heed its warnings.

If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended
of time, charge the battery as follows:
1.

Set your battery

If your battery

charger to deliver

period

a max of 10 amperes.

charger is automatic,

charge the battery

until the charger indicates that charging is complete. If the
charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than eight
hours.

Fuse

inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
WARNING!
Before and
servicing,
or
brake, stop engine
remove repairing,
key to prevent
unintended
starting.

ill_

A fuse is installed

in your tractor's

tractor's

system from

electrical

wiring

damage

harness to protect

the

caused by excessive

amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine
will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not
blown.

It is located

under the hood, mounted

the dash panel on the support

behind

the top of

bar.

same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
Always use a replacement fuse with the

CAUTION:

Tires
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
ARNING!
Never exceed the maximum inflation

Refer to the tire sidewall
recommended

for exact tire manufacturer's

or maximum

psi. Do not overinflate.

Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting

deck to mow

unevenly.

Changingthe Transmission
DriveBelt
Several components

must be removed

and special tools used in

order to change the tractor's transmission
drive belt. See your
authorized service dealer to have the transmission
drive belt
replaced.

SECTION
7--

SERVICE

Troubleshooting
Problem

Engine runs erratic

Cause

Remedy

1. Tractor running with Throttle/Choke
activated.

1. Push Throttle/Choke

control

in.

2. Spark plug wires loose.

2. Connect and tighten

spark plug wires.

3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.

4. Ventin

gas cap plugged.

4. Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.

5. Water or dirt in fuel system.

5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh
gasoline.
6. Replace air cleaner paper element

6. Dirty air cleaner.

or clean

foam precleaner.

Engine hesitates at high
RPM

1. Spark plug gap too close.

1. Remove spark plug and resetthe

Excessive vibration

1. Cutting

1. Tighten

blade loose or unbalanced.

2. Damaged

Uneven cut

or bent cutting

blade.

gap.

blade and spindle.

2. Replace blade.

1. Deck not leveled properly.

1. Perform

side-to-side

deck adjustment.

2. Dull blade.

2. Sharpen or replace blade.

3. Uneven tire pressure.

3. Check tire pressure in all four tires.

Replacement
Parts
1-

Component

Part Number

759-3336

and Description

Spark Plug (Champion

RC12YC)

KH-20-883-02-$1 Kohler Air Filter Element

Call (800) 800-7310 to order replacement

parts or a complete

ready. Parts Manuals can also be downloaded

KH-12-OSO-01-S

KohlerOil

KH-25-050-21-S

Kohler Fuel Filter

954-04219

Drive Belt (Mower Deck)

942-04290

2-in-1 Deck Blade

925-1707D

Battery

918-04636A

Deck Spindle

Parts Manual.

Filter

Be sure to have your model number

free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com.

and serial number

Component

O
T

Call (800) 800-7310 to order replacement

parts or a complete

ready. Parts Manuals can also be downloaded

Part Number

and Description

734-04155

Deck

751-0603A

Fuel Tank Cap

746-04364

Throttle/Choke

925-1745A

Ignition

631-04461

Discharge Chute Assembly

Parts Manual.

Wheel

Control Lever & Cable

Key (Plastic)

Be sure to have your model number

and serial number

free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com.

SECTION 9 --

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Attachments
& Accessories
The following

attachments

and accessories

are compatible

with 900 Series lawn tractors.

MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for information

See the retailer from which you purchased

your tractor,

an authorized

or moldboard
plow). Use of this type of equipment
WILL void the tractor's warranty.
CAUTION:
900 Series Lawn Tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging

Model

Number

regarding

Description

19A30005OEM

Mulch

OEM-190-032

Snow Thrower,

19A30003OEM

Twin

OEM-190-215

Wheel

OEM-190-679

Bumper

OEM-190-833

46" Snow

OEM-190-658

Tire Chains,

20" x 8"

OEM-19A-218

Rear Bracket

Weight

Plug, 46"

Bagger,

42"

46" Twin

Blade

Weights

Blade

Kit

price and availability.

attachments

(e.g. tiller

FEDERAL

and/or CALIFORNIA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the
CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006
andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines mustbe designed,built and
equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smog standards(in otherstates, 1997andlater modelyear equipmentmustbe designed,built, and equippedto meet
the U.S. EPAsmalloff-road, sparkignitionengine regulations.MTDConsumerGroupInc mustwarrantthe ECSon your outdoorequipmentenginefor the periodof
time listed belowprovidedtherehas been no abuse, neglector impropermaintenanceof outdoor equipmentengine.
Your ECSmay includeparts such as the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves,canisters,
filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,andotherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.
Wherea warrantableconditionexists, MTDConsumerGroupIncwill repairyouroutdoor equipmentengine at no cost to you includingdiagnosis,parts and labor.
MAN UFACTURER'S

WARRANTY

COVERAGE:

This emissioncontrolsystemis warrantedfor two years. If any emission-relatedpart on your outdoorequipmentengine is defective,the part will be repairedor
replacedby MTDCONSUMERGROUPINC.
OWNER'S WARRANTY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Asthe outdoorequipmentengineowner,you are responsiblefor performanceof the requiredmaintenancelisted inyour owner'smanual.MTDConsumerGroup
Inc recommendsthat you retain all receiptscoveringmaintenanceon youroutdoor equipmentengine,but MTDConsumerGroupInc cannotdeny warrantysolely
forthe lackof receipts.
Asthe outdoorequipmentengineowner,you shouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDConsumerGroupInc may denyyou warrantycoverageif your outdoorequipment
engineor a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,or impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.
Youare responsiblefor presentingyouroutdoor equipmentengineto MTDConsumerGroupInc's distributioncenteror servicecenteras soon asthe problem
exists.The warrantyrepairsshouldbe completedin a reasonableamountof time, not to exceed30 days. If you havea questionregardingyour warrantycoverage,
you shouldcontactthe MTDConsumerGroupIncService Departmentat 1-800-800-7310or via email at http://support.mtdproducts.com
GENERAL

EMISSIONS WARRANTY

COVERAGE:

MTDConsumerGroupIncwarrantsto the ultimatepurchaserand eachsubsequentpurchaserthat the outdoor equipmentengine is: Designed,built and equipped
so asto conformwithall applicableregulations;and freefrom defects in materialsand workmanshipthatcausethe failureof a warrantedpart to be identicalin all
materialrespectsto that part as describedin MTDConsumerGroupInc's applicationfor certification.
The warrantyperiodbeginson the date the outdoor equipmentengine is deliveredto an ultimate purchaseror first placedinto service.The warrantyperiodis two
years.
Subjectto certain conditionsand exclusionsasstated below,the warrantyon emission-relatedparts is asfollows:
1. Any warrantedpart that is not scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein the written instructionssupplied,is warrantedforthe warrantyperiod
statedabove. Ifthe part fails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,the part will be repairedor replacedbyMTDConsumerGroupInc accordingto subsection
(4) below. Anysuch part repairedor replacedunderwarrantywill be warrantedfor the remainderof the period.
2. Any warrantedpart that is scheduledonly for regularinspectionin the writteninstructionssupplied is warrantedforthe warrantyperiodstatedabove.Any such
part repairedor replacedunderwarrantywill be warrantedforthe remainingwarrantyperiod.
3. Any warrantedpart that is scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein the written instructionssuppliedis warrantedfor the periodof time beforethe
first scheduledreplacementdatefor that part. If the partfails beforethe first scheduledreplacement,the part will be repairedor replacedby MTDConsumer
GroupInc accordingto subsection(4) below.Any such part repairedor replacedunderwarrantywill be warrantedfor the remainderof the periodprior to the
first scheduledreplacementpointfor the part.
4. Repairor replacementof any warrantedpart underthe warrantyprovisionshereinmustbe performedat a warrantystationat no chargeto the owner.
5. Notwithstandingthe provisionsherein,warrantyservicesor repairswill be providedat all of our distributioncentersthatare franchisedto servicethe subject
enginesor equipment.
6. The outdoorequipmentengine ownerwill not be chargedfor diagnostic laborthat is directlyassociatedwithdiagnosisof a defective,emission-relatedwarrantedpart, providedthat suchdiagnosticwork is performedat a warrantystation.
7. MTDConsumerGroupInc is liablefor damagesto otherengine or equipmentcomponentsproximatelycausedby a failure underwarrantyof any warranted
part.
8. Throughoutthe off-roadengineand equipmentwarrantyperiodstatedabove, MTDConsumerGroupInc will maintaina supply of warrantedparts sufficientto
meetthe expecteddemandfor such parts.
9. Any replacementpart may be usedinthe performanceof any warrantymaintenanceor repairsand mustbe providedwithoutchargeto the owner.Suchuse will
not reducethe warrantyobligationsof MTDConsumerGroupInc.
10. Add-onor modifiedpartsthat are not exemptedbythe Air ResourcesBoardmay not be used.The use of any non-exemptedadd-on or modifiedparts by the
ultimatepurchaserwill be groundsfor disallowinga warrantyclaims. MTDConsumerGroup Incwill not be liable to warrantfailuresof warrantedparts caused
bythe use of a non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpart.

WARRANTED

PARTS:

The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup
Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermaintenancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part. That notwithstanding,any adjustmentof a componentthat hasa factory installed,
andproperlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdevice is still eligible for warrantycoverage. Further,the coverageunderthis warrantyextendsonly to partsthat were
presenton the off-roadengineand equipmentpurchased.
Thefollowing emissionwarrantypartsare covered(if applicable):
(1) FuelMeteringSystem
•

Cold start enrichmentsystem(softchoke)

•

Carburetorand internalparts (or fuel injectionsystem)

•

Fuelpump

•

Fueltank

(2) Air InductionSystem
•

Air cleaner

•

Intakemanifold

(3) IgnitionSystem
•

Spark plug(s)

•

Magneto ignitionsystem

(4) ExhaustSystem
•

Catalyticconverter

•

SAI (Reed valve)

(5) MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystem
•

Vacuum,temperature,position,time sensitivevalvesand switches

•

Connectorsandassemblies

(6) EvaporativeControl
•

Fuelhose

•

Fuelhoseclamps

•

Tetheredfuel cap

•

Carboncanister

•

Vapor lines

GDOC-100223Rev.A

MANUFACTURER'S

LiMiTED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States
and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited
with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/
or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
"MTD" warrants this product (excluding its Normal Wear Parts and
Attachments as described below) against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date
of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of
charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been
operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual
furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse,
abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other
peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use
of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use
with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as
to any resulting damage.
Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items
such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, tines, grass bags,
wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction
wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires.
Attachments-- MTD warrants attachments for this product against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year,
commencing on the date of the attachment's original purchase or
lease. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as:
grass collectors and mulch kits.
HOWTO OBTAINSERVICE:Warranty service is available, WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorized service dealer.
To locate the dealer in your area:
In the U.S.A.
Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-2204683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.
In Canada
Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G4J1, or call 1-800668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following
cases:
a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items may carry a
separate manufacturer's warranty. Referto applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and conditions.
b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders havea separate oneyear warranty.

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c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,
deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish
due to use or exposure.
d. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service
dealer.
e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported
outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their respective
possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD's
authorized channels of export distribution.
f. Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.
g. Transportation charges and service calls.
h. MTD does not warrant this product for commercial use.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after
the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the
parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or
oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity,
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall
bind MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy
is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn
care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a
warranted product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply
to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of
the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of
the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability
for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others
and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the
product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a
gift.
HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THIS WARRANTY: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to
obtain warranty coverage.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136=0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310, 1=330=220=4683
MTD Canada Limited = KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1=800=668=1238
GDOC-lO0015 REV. B

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