MTD 1463834H401 User Manual HYDROSTATIC TRACTOR Manuals And Guides WL000124
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Summer
Winter
HYDROSTATIC
TRACTORS
Model Series 834
IMPORTANT!
Record
which
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the
MODEL
in
order
NO.
frame
spece
nbmbers,
purchase
service
and
of your
below,
unit
No.
(under
YOU must
along
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to
receive
NO.
Serial
the
dave
date
warranty
SERIAL
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• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
an AmerJcan-built
Model
on
sea_ i in the
the_e
Thank you for purchasing
exact
IMPORTANT:
product.
Read Safety
Instructions
Rules and
Carefully
WARNING:
Ths unit is equipped
with an internal combustion
engine &nd should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or grass-covered
land u_less the engines
e_haus; system s equipped with _{ spa,k arrester
meedng aop]icaMe local or stain laws (if any) If a spar_ arrester s Jsed it should be rnain:ained
in effective working ord_=r by
the operalor.
have smlar la_
authorized
se_ice
PRINTED
IN UIS,A
Federar laws appy on federal lands A spark arrester tor _he mufller is avaiJable throdgl" your nearest
dealer or contact the service deparimen_, P.O Box 368022, Cleveland
Ohio 44136 9722.
engire
FORM NO. 770 8623L
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O,'E.A,,O.
PR,,CT,CE
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THiS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFER' rNSTRUCTION$ WHiON. IF NOT FOLLOWED. COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
SAFETY
AND/OR PROPERTY
YOURSELF
AND OTHERS.
READSYMBOL-AND FOLLOW ALL
BEFORE
ATtEMPTInG
TO OPERATeOFYOUR
UNIT. WHEN
YOU SEETHrS
HEEOIEfETRUDTIONS
tTS WARNING. IN THIS MANUAL
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Your lawn raower was Putt!to be operated according to the roles for safe operation in this manual As
DANGER:
witg any type of power equlpraerlt, carelezsoess or error on the part of the _perator car1result in injury.
This
lawn mower
is capableoould
of amputating
hands and
_nd tgrowJngohlect8. Failure to observ_ tile
foRowtngsafely
inslrotaions
resortNtseriau_
injuryleel
or deaf_.
Read. understand, and f o!b'_' all tastrudlorls in the rear1ua] aid
on the ranching before start!rig. Keep this manual in a safe
raent paris.
Only agow responsible indivJd_Ns familiar with the instruction5
to operate the reaching Know confrere and how to stop tge
machine quickly.
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CONTENTS
OF HARDWARE
PACK
Remove this sheet from your owner's manual and lay the hardware on the illustration for identification
After assembJy, keep the Slope G_.uge which is on the reverse side of this sheet for future use.
(Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.
Part numbers are shown in parentheses.)
Agq'ACHING THE DECK LINKS
FINAL
Mounting
ATTACHING
THE
DECK
Eyebolts
(711-0817)
(Not Shown to
Scale) Quantity--3
Hex
ATTACHING
r _
NOTE; This
to the deck,
Nuts
1/2-13 Thread
12-0206) Quantity--3
_
Clips
For 0425A)
Opt=onalQuantity
Hub Caps-_(727
20
ASSEMBLY
f
purposes.
Electric Clutch
Models
THE DECK WHEELS
F_at
Washers
1/2"LD.,
(736-019;
71"- _" 7 (46"
Deok
Only)
Beck
Wheels are
Not Shown
O
Spacer8
(750-075746" Deck)
(750-093250" Deck)
Front
Axle Bolts
3-1/4"
Long
('738-3056)
C
ZIC
E
Hairpin Clips
(714-0101)------_-
"7
Cupped
Washer
3/5"1.D.
(736-0105)
_Rear
Axle Bolts
2-1/4" Lon E
(738-0533)
3/8-16 Thread
(712-0798)
Hex Nuts
illll
Ii
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_.......,,_
IIEll
2
rN_HES
)
•
t
Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of
an adult other tdanthe operator¸
2 Be aiert and turn rna_llil_e off R children enter the area
3 Before and when backing, look bBhing and down for small children.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or intedere with the safe machine operation,
5 Never _llow children under 14 years old to operate the maclline.
Cllildren 14 years and over should only operate machine under
_lo£e parenfai supeHislon and proper instruction.
6, Use extra care when approaching bond comers shrubs, trees
or other objects that may ollscure your visiofl of a chiJd or
othe_ hazard¸
7. Rernov_ key when machine
Ul_uthorized opeTation
is unattended
to hre_e_t
IV..&_t]Y.!£5
1 Use exlreme care in handling
5
6
7. r_ever tamper wltl1 _afet_ gevice_. Cge_h _heir proper operaKon
regul_riy. Use aq guards _s in_trucfad in this m_nu_l.
8. Afl_ striking a foreign object, stop tl1_ engine, r_move the wire
from the spark plug and thorauggly inspect the mower for any
d_rna_e. Repair tlle damage before restarting and operafinR the
mower.
8. 6ras_ catcher components are subiect to w._ar, damage end
qefarrdraR_n,
which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown¸ For your _afe_ protection, frequently
cheek components
and replace
wRP m_lqofacturer's
g_soline and other fuels¸ They
recommended
_te ex_remelp Rammallle nod the vapors are explosive.
a Use cnly an adprove(l ¢onfainen
11 Never _ernove fae! cap or _qd fuel with the erlg_ne runn!ng
10
c
12
Repiaoe fuel _ap seobrely and wipe off any spilled fuel
b_tor_ starting
the engine as R may c_IJSe a tire or
Check the blade and engine mounting
bolts at frequent
intBrvWs tot proper tiglltn_ss. Also. visually insp_et ql_de for
damage (_.g., excessive w_ar. bent. cracked). Replace with
blade Wiling meets _dglna! equipment specifications.
Keep all nuts. bolts and screws dghl to be _ure th_ equipment
I£ in safe working _ondition.
11
gaffe whell "l@_@e_ry
Mower blades are sharp and _an cut Wrapt_e
qlage(s I or
we_r _loves arid Use exda caution when ser4eing bled _($).
Cge_k brake operation frequently.
Adiusi and s_rvlce as
regtdrerl
Muffler. engi_ _nd belt guard_ become hot [Juring operation
13
d
Extinguish all cigarettes, c_gars, pipes and other sovrees of
igngion.
e Never refuel tl1_ TacIline indoors because tuel vapors will
DO not cllang9 the engine governor settings or overspeed the
on,in.= Excessive Engin_ speeds are d_rg_rous
14 Observ_ proper disposal laws _nd regulations
Improper dispos_loffluids
and rnaleri_ls can harm the 8nvronmerd a_d the
ecoJogy
a Prior to disposal
11_tern!i_e the proper method to dispose
_s an open flame or spark, such as a gas hot water heater,
Recycling csnntrs are estalllislled to pro2edy dispes_ of
2
Never run e machir e inside a dosed area
3. TO r.=duc.= fir6 3aza:d. keep:he machiretreeolgr_ss,
L=avesor
ctller debris build-up
Clean up oil or fuel spiJl_£e. Aiow
machine to cool_ easlg minutes before 81odng
4 Betole cleanirg repairi% ori_fapeafng, m_ke ¢.=rtair tie blade
_nd all movJrtg parts have stopped¸ Disconnect the spark plug
wire. and keep the wire away Irom the spark piug to preve_i
g Use proper containers when draining fluids DO not use
food Or 118'¢_ia_ Coilt_iner£ _llat may mislead someone
c
DO NOT pour fal or other fluids ilto the ground, down a
d'ain or into _ stream_ pond. lak_ or otl1._r booy of wcten
when disposing
of oil
fuel
coolant,
brake flJig,
filters
WARNING- YOURRESPONStBtLITY
Restricttlle useof Rlis powermashingto person_wEoread
understanda_d follow tle warnings and instructions
in this
manualandonthe machine
UNPACKING
6 Loose
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE
1. Remove all screws from the top of the crate using
a 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdriver.
2. To remove ends, grasp top board o_ the er:d and
gull towards you in a downward motion
3
Set pane1 aside te avoid tire punctures
4. Repeat procedure for each side cf the crate.
5. Remove
unit
and discard
piaslic
ba_ which
covers
parts (may include 1he owner's guide,
steerPqg wheel, battery fluid, chute deflector etc.)
are on the seat and wrapped in plastic. Carefully
cut and remove tqe plastic wrap Remove loose
parts from the seat.
Remove the deck from beneath the tr_.ctor. Make
certain brake is released, and push lhe unit off
the skid
8, Remove page four from this manual and lay ou!
the contents of the hardware pack accordrdg to
the illustration for identification
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY
INFORMATION
t_
WARNING
A. Battery acid must be handled with great care as
contact with it can burn and blister the skin. It Jsalso
advisable to wear protective clothing (goggles, rubber gloves and apron) when working with it.*
B. Should battery acid accidentally
splatter into the
eyes or onto the face, rinse the affected area
immediately with dean cold water, If there is any
further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.
C. If acid spills on ctothing= first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solugon of ammonia/
water or baking _od_/water
D Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour Jt into
any slnk or drain. Before discarding empty electro!yte containers,
rinse them with a neutralizing
solution.
E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to hat1cry w_ile charger [s turned on as ]t can cause
sparks
F Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes,
malches,
lighters) away from the battery as the hydrogen
gas generated
during charging
can be combustible.
G, As a further precaugon,
well-ventilated area.
only charge the battery Jn
I IMPORTANT:
After assembly, service engine
wdh gasoline, and check o[I level as instructed
in the separate
engine manual packed with
your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward,
TOOLS REOUIREO FOR ASSEMBLY
(t) t/4" socket wrench or fiat brads screwdriver
(1) I/2" wrench or socket wrench
(1) 9/16" wrench or socket wrench
(2} 7116" wrenches or socket wrenches
(1} Pair of pliers
ACTIVATINO
1. Lift the hood of the tractor Remove the wing ruls
from the held-cown reds which secure the battery
cover to the battery. Refer to figure 14 on page
11 Remove the battery cover. Disconnect
the
positive cable from the positive terminal. Save the
hardware.
Remove the battery from the tractor, paying
attention to how the battery is graced in the unit,
and how the drain tube (attached to the battery) is
routed.
3. Activate
Start"
Read
DANGER
NOTE;
Battery contains sulfuric acid, Refer to warning
' above. Antidote: EXTERNAL--Flush
with water,
INTERNAL--Drink
large quantities
of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or
vegetable oil Call physician immediately
EYES:
FJush with cool water for at least 15 mlnutes, then
get prompt medical attentior.
Since batteries produce explosive gases, keep
a!l lighted
materials
(cigarettes,
lighters,
matches,
etc.} away, Be sure to charge battery
only in well-ventilated areas. Make certain venting
:ath of battery (drain tube) is always open.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
THE BATTERY
Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until
battery is actually placed in service, Be certain to
read previous
warnings
before activating
the
battery.
"Always shield eyes, protect sMn and clothing
when working near batteries.
tl_
AND CHARGING
wlgla
the battery
brochure
as instructed
incruded
instructions
wdh add),
the
battery
is standing
assembling
your battery,
iJse.
To
fluid
the fawn tractor
fur 30 minutes
and later whfe you are charging
iMPORTANT:
"Quick
carefully.
You can continue
battery
with
in the
obtain
it MUST
the
fih'ing
the bahery.
enaximum
BE CHARGED
CHARGE THE BATTERY
(after
prior
life
from
to initial
after the 30 minute stand-
ing period. Use a 12-volt automotive
type battery
charger to charge the battery at 6 AMPS fur one hour
before installation
NOTE: If you charge
use a hydrometer to
pronely charged_ The
minimum.
DO NOT
AMPS.
the battery at a lower AMP rate,
make sure the battery ts comhydrometer should read 1.260
CHARGE AT MORE THAN 6
Steering Wheel
Insert
STEERIN6WHEELINSTALLATION
(HardwareA)
Prongs
t. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel
has been packed inside the steering
wheel.
Carefully p_y off the shlpping cap and remove the
hamdwaTe. Discard the shipping cap,
Shipping
Cap
2. Remove the steering bellow from the lift lever on
the right hand side of tractor, Place 8tearing
bellow over the steering shaft extending through
the dash. See figure 1.
FIGURE 1.
Hex Lock Bolt
Cupped Washer
NOTE: If the openfn#s on each end of the steering
bellow are two different sizes, the smaller end goes
down _gatnst the d_sh of the tractor.
.
Steering
Bellow
3
S_rews
With
the wheels
of the tractor
p#[ntlng
straight forward, place the steering wheel over
the steering shaft, positioning steering wheel as
desired.
4. Place the washer with the c_Jpped side down over
the steering shaft Secure with hex look belt. See
figure 1.
5. Snap the sleering insed over the four spokes of
the steering wheel
Pivot
Bracket
FIGURE
2.
'
.
P
_--SEAT ASSEMBLY
Remove the four screws from the bottom of the seat
Place the seat in position against the seat pivot bracket, lining up the slotted holes i,qthe plvet bracket with
the holes in the seat, Select desired position for the
seat, and secure with the foJrscrews See figure 2,
ATTA(;HING THE DECK LINKS (HardwareA)
The three adjustable deck links have been shipped
unassembled. Attach as follows
Hex
1. Start 1/2" hex nu:s on eyebolts provided
Insert
the hex nuts and eyebolts Into the adjustable lift
/inks as showl: in figure 3.
2. Thread eyebolis into the lift links and hex nuts,
Tr_e taft rear tick should be adiusted so the eyebolt is to the lower mark as shown. The two front
links should be adjusted to the higher mark
ATTACHING THE CUTTING DECK (Hardware C)
NOTE: Disregard steps 1, 9 and 11 on model
146Y834P.
He;{ Bolts
1. Models 1463834H
and 146W834H:
Working
beneath the tractor, remove the round belt guard
from the idler by removing the hairpin clip. See
figure 4. Remove the two hex bolts which act as
belt keepers by the engine pulley.
2. Move the tractor lift handle all the way back to the
full raised position.
Turn the tractor steering
wheel all the way to the left.
Rout
Belt
FIGURE
"pin
Clip
Guard
4.
3. The two deck stabilizers
]
Deck
Stabilizer
Stabilizer
FIGURE
Brace
5.
Hanger
Brackets
and the diagonal
brace
which are attached to the front of the deck are
folded back over the deck for shipp=ng purposes.
Unfold them at thls time. See figure 5.
NOTE: If the hardware
for attaching
the deck is
assam#led to your dec#, remove the hairpin cl_ps and
fiat washers from each deck bracket. Remove the
spacers from the rod which is through the deck stabl.
Iizer by rernevin# the hairpin chps and sliding out t_e
rod Replace the cad and hairpin clips See figure 5,
#_set
4. Slide the deck under the tractor from the righ!
side as you lit: the stabilizers and diagonal brace
over the right front wheel.
5. Move tractor lift handle forward to the lowest posit;on
6 Attach the four tractor hanger brackets to the
deck as follows. The left front tractor hanger
bracket goes through the center of the V-belt
_Bee
figure 6. Attach the rear hanger brackets
first, then the front, using four flat w_,shers and
hairpin clips
Belt
7 Disassemble the iront cross bar from the tractor
by removing two hairpin cllps. Use the cross bar
to attach the deck stabilizers, the diagona! brace
and two spacers to the tractor frame.
46" Deck: Use the rear set of holes.
co" Deck: Use the forward set ot holes.
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Secure with the two hairpin clips just removed.
See figure 7.
FIGURE 6.
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9. Models 1463834H and 146W834H: R_place the
round belt guard by the idler pulley (hex side
down). Replace the hex bolts (belt keepers) by
the engine pulley. Refer to fJoure 4
Hairpi!
Cgps
FIGURE 7.
8. Place the deck bait around the engine pulley and
idler pulley.
10. Check all belt guards for c'earance.
The belt
guards must be between 1/16" and l/g" away
from the belt when the PTO lever or switch is in
the engaged or on position (be certain to disengage the Fro fever after checking)
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