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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Model 608 Shown

Automatic Lawn Tractor

Models 607

6O8

6O9

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting

applicable local or state laws (if any), If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator,

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may have

similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized

dealer or contact the service department, P,O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722,

MTD PRODUCTS, INC P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10131A

(10/99)

SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER ....................................................... 2

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT ........................................................ 2

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES.............................................. 3

SAFETY LABLES FOUND ON YOUR UNIT................................................. 5

SLOPE GAUGE ...................................................................... 6

ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 7

TRACTOR SET-UP.................................................................... 7

CONTROLS ......................................................................... 8

OPERATION ........................................................................ 11

ADJUSTMENTS ..................................................................... 13

MAINTENANCE ..................................................................... 16

LUBRICATION ...................................................................... 22

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................................... 23

PARTS LIST ........................................................................ 24

WARRANY INFORMATION ..................................................... Back Cover

SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new rider. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain

your rider. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start to prepare your rider for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information

from it in this Operator's Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from

your dealer or the MTD customer support department.

• Every tractor has a model plate. You can locate it by lifting the seat and looking at the seat bracket.

• An example of what the model plate will look like is shown below.

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XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

MTD RODUCTS INC

P.O. BOX 368022

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

This is where your model number will be.

This is where your serial number wilt be.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

SECTION 3: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

•LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER -- Record this information in the space

provided. To find your unit's specific model number and serial number, see SECTION 2: FINDING

YOUR MODEL NUMBER.

• If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls,

operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

• Customer Support can be reached by dialing: 1- (330) 220-4MTD

(4683)

or

1- (800)-800-7310

• Please have your model number and serial number ready when you call.

• Although both numbers are important, you will be asked to enter only your serial number before your

call can be processed.

SECTION 4: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF

NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF

YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL,

HEED ITS WARNING.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in

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

can result in serious injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing

objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

1. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the

operator's manual and on the machine before

starting. Keep this manual in a safe place for future

and regular reference and for ordering replacement

parts.

• Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the

instructions to operate the machine. Know controls

and how to stop the machine quickly.

• Do not put hands or feet under cutting deck or near

rotating parts.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,

etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the

blade. A small object may have been overlooked

and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in

any direction and cause injury to you or a

bystander. To help avoid a thrown objects injury,

keep children, bystanders and helpers at least 75

feet from the mower while it is in operation. Always

wear safety glasses or safety goggles during

operation or while performing an adjustment or

repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects. Stop

the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks or

roads.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before

mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse and

backing up. Always look down and behind before

and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not

operate the mower without either the entire grass

catcher or the chute guard in place.

• Slow down before turning. Operate the machine

smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive

speed.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always

turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set

park brake, stop engine and remove key before

dismounting.

•Tum off blade(s) when not mowing.

• Stop engine and wait until blade(s) comes to a

complete stop before (a) removing grass catcher or

unclogging chute, or (b) making any repairs,

adjusting or removing any grass or debris.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the

influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing

roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the

machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not

be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck

under power, because the unit could tip over,

causing serious personal injury. The unit must be

pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload

properly.

• Never make a cutting height adjustment while

engine is running if operator must dismount to do

SO.

• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-

fitting slacks and shirts. Do not wear loose fitting

clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving

parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or

sneakers.

• Check overhead clearance carefully before driving

under power lines, wires, bridges or low hanging

tree branches, before entering or leaving buildings,

or in any other situation where the operator may be

struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in

serious injury.

• Disengageall attachmentclutches,thoroughly

depressthe brakepedal,andshiftintoneutral

beforeattemptingtostartengine.

• Yourmowerisdesignedtocutnormalresidential

grassofaheightnomorethan10".Donotattempt

to mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,

pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Debrismaybuildup

onthemowerdeckorcontacttheengineexhaust

presentingapotentialfirehazard.

2. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-

over accidents which can result in severe injury or death.

All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the

slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of

this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on

a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15° as

shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that

area or serious injury could result.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain

could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide

obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Always keep machine in gear

when going down slopes to take advantage of

engine braking action.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for

wheel weights or counterweights to improve

stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other

attachments. These can change the stability of the

machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and

gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or

direction. Rapid engagement or braking could

cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip

over backwards which could cause serious injury.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose

traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly

straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn

slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or

embankments. The mower could suddenly turn

over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or

if an edge caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could

cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your

foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

3. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil-

dren will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and in

watchful care of an adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the

area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down

for small children.

• Never cany children, even with the blades off. They

may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with

the safe machine operation.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate

the machine. Children 14 years and over should

only operate machine under close parental

supervision and proper instruction.

• Remove key when machine is unattended to

prevent unauthorized operation.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,

shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure

your vision of a child or other hazard.

4. SERVICE

Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other

fuels. They are extremely flammable and the

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes

before refueling.

Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled

fuel before starting the engine as it may cause a

fire or explosion.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other

sources of ignition.

Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel

vapors will accumulate in the area.

Never store the fuel container or machine inside

where there is an open flame or spark, such as a

gas hot water heater, space heater or furnace.

Never run a machine inside a closed area.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of

grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up oil

or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool at least 5

minutes before storing.

Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make

certain the blade and all moving parts have

stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep

the wire away from the spark plug to prevent

accidental starting.

Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at

frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,

visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., excessive

wear, bent, cracked). Replace with blade which

meets odgina] equipment specifications.

• Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstightto besurethe

equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.Useall guardsas

instructedinthismanual.

• Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,

removethewirefromthesparkplugandthoroughly

inspectthe mowerfor anydamage.Repairthe

damagebeforerestartingandoperatingthemower.

• Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjectto wear,

damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose

movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.For

your safety protection,frequentlycheck

componentsand replacewith manufacturer's

recommendedpartswhennecessary.

• Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe

blade(s)or wearglovesanduseextracaution

whenservicingblade(s).

• Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjustand

serviceasrequired.

• Muffler,engineandbeltguardsbecomehotduring

operationandcancausea bum.Allowto cool

downbeforetouching.

Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.Excessiveenginespeeds

aredangerous.

Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.

Improperdisposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharm

theenvironmentandtheecology.

Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to

dispose of waste from your local Environmental

Protection Agency. Recycling centers are

established to properly dispose of materials in an

environmentally safe fashion.

Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not

use food or beverage containers that may mislead

someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose

of the containers immediately following the draining

of fluids.

DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground,

down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other

body of water. Observe Environmental Protection

Agency regulations when disposing of oil, fuel,

coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other

harmful waste.

,_ WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons

who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

DANGER

Figure 1 Safety Labels found on your unit

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USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

15 °

_WARNING

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

could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain

your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.

Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES

MODEL NUMBER

OEM-190-601

OEM-190-602

OEM-190-112

OEM-190-118

OEM-190-603

OEM- 190-604

OEM-190-822

OEM-190-823

DESCRIPTION

FastAttach" Twin Bagger Grass Collector (For 42-inch Decks Only)

FastAttach" Twin Bagger Grass Collector (For 46-inch Decks Only)

Mulch Kit (For 42-inch Decks Only)

Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only)

FastAttach" Grille Guard" (mounts on front of tractor)

YardMate" Storage Container (mounts on rear of tractor)

FastAttach" 46-inch Front Dozer Blade

42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower

NOTE: Your tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller,

plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty.

SECTION 6: TRACTOR SET-UP

ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked

Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked

Neg. (-).

•The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured

to the positive battery terminal (+) with hex

bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make certain

that the rubber boot covers the terminal to

help protect it from corrosion.

• Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the

negative cable. Attach the negative cable

(heavy black wire) to the negative battery

terminal (-) with the bolt and wing nut.

• Place the hold-down strap in position over the

battery to secure it in place. See Figure 2.

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Figure 2

NOTE: If battery is put into service after date

shown on top of battery, charge for minimum of one

hour at 6-10 amps. Refer to the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual for more detailed instructions

regarding proper battery charging procedure.

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as

instructed in the separate engine manual packed

with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil;

however, you MUST check the oil level before operat-

ing. Be careful not to overfill.

WARNING: Overfilling with oil may

cause the engine to smoke. This will result

in poor engine performance and could

cause permanent engine damage.

The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has

a capacity of approximately two gallons. Do not

overfill.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,

gasoline produces noxious fumes. Always

fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated area to

avoid inhalation of gasoline fumes.

WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank while

engine is running or while engine is hot.

WARNING: Never smoke while fueling

your tractor. Gasoline produces combusti-

ble fumes which can ignite and cause per-

sonal injury.

WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2

inch from the top of the fuel tank to prevent

spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If

gasoline is accidentty spilled, move tractor

away from area of spill. Avoid creating any

source of ignition until gasoline vapors

have disappeared.

SECTION 7: CONTROLS

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Figure 3

NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity

A Ignition Switch F PTO (Power Take-Off) Lever

B Throttle Control Lever G Drive Pedal

C Choke Control (if so equipped) H Brake Pedal

D Indicator Monitor I Parking Brake Button

E Lift Lever J Shift Lever

NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position.

IGNITION SWITCH

To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switch

and turn clockwise to the START position. Release

key to the ON position once engine has fired. See

Figure 4. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the

OPERATION section of this manual for detailed

starting instructions. The ignition switch is also used

to operate the headlights. Refer to OPERATING

THE HEADLIGHTS in the OPERATION section of

this manual for detailed instructions

,_ WARNING: Remove the key from the

tractor when the tractor is not in use to

prevent accidental starting.

On

Start

Figure 4

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

The throttle lever is located on the right side of the

tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of

the engine, and on some units the choke control

also. When set in a given position, the throttle will

maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5.

Throttle

Symbol

Choke

Position _

Fast

Position

Slow

Position

Throttle

Symbol _

Fast

Position

Slow

Position

Figure 5

IMPORTANT: When using PTO operated

equipment such as the cutting deck or other

attachments, ALWAYS operate the tractor with the

throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.

CHOKE CONTROL

On some units, moving the

throttle lever all the way

forward activates the engine's

choke control. On all other

units, the choke control can be

found on the left side of the

dash panel and is activated by

pulling the knob outward. Activating the choke

control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and

aids in starting the engine. Refer to STARTING THE

ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual

for detailed starting instructions.

SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR

Your tractor is equipped with an ammeter as part of

its systems indicator monitor and is located on the

left side of your tractor's dash panel. See Figure 6.

AMPS

Ammeter __ _ _,_

Oil

Brake

PTO

Figure 6

If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when

attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:

BRAKE -- Depress the brake pedal.

PTO-- Move PTO lever into the disengaged

(OFF) position.

It is normal for the Oil light to illuminate while the

engine is cranking, but if it illuminates while the

engine is running, proceed as follows:

OIL-- Stop the tractor immediately and check

the crankcase oil level as instructed in

the seperate engine manual packed

with your unit. Add oil as required.

The ammeter measures the the electrical output of

the engine's charging system. Under normal

operating conditions, with the engine running at full

throttle, the ammeter's needle should measure a

positive charge.

LIFT LEVER

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The lift lever is used to change the operating position

(height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the

lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited

for your application.

PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER

The PTO lever is located on the left side of the dash

next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO lever

forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or

other attachments; move the PTO lever backward

(toward the rear of the tractor) to disengage the

power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged

(OFF) position when starting the engine, when

shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the

seat.

DRIVE PEDAL

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The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on

the right front side of the tractor along the running

board. Depress the drive pedal with your right foot

when the tractor shift lever is in either forward or

reverse to cause the tractor to move. Ground speed

is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further

down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor

will travel. The pedal will return to its original position

when it's not depressed.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake

when leaving the tractor unattended.

BRAKE PEDAL

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The brake pedal is located on the right front side of

the tractor above the drive pedal along the running

board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden

stops or for setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to

activate the safety interlock switch when starting the

tractor.

PARKING BRAKE BUTTON

To set the parking brake, fully depress

the brake pedal and push the parking

brake button in. Hold the button in

while taking your foot off the brake

pedal. Both the parking button and

the brake pedal wilt then stay

depressed. To release the parking

brake, depress the brake pedal

slightly. The parking brake button will

then return to its original position.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the

operator leaves the seat with the engine running or

the engine will automatically shut off.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake

when leaving the tractor unattended.

SHIFT LEVER

The shift lever is located

on the left side of the

fender and has three

positions, FORWARD,

NEUTRAL and REVERSE.

The brake pedal must be

depressed and the tractor

must not be in motion

when moving the shift

lever.

IMPORTANT: Never

force the shift lever. Doing

so may result in serious

damage to the tractor's

transmission.

Shift

Knob

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SECTION 8: OPERATION

SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock

system for the protection of the operator. If the

interlock system should ever malfunction, do not

operate the tractor. Contact an authorized dealer in

your area. The safety interlock system prevents the

engine from cranking or starting unless the brake

pedal is fully depressed, and the PTO lever is in the

disengaged (OFF) position.

• The safety interlock system will automatically

shut off the engine if the operator leaves the

seat before engaging the brake lock.

• The safety interlock system will automatically

shut off the engine if the operator leaves the

seat with the PTO lever in the engaged (ON)

position, regardless of whether the brake lock

is engaged. The PTO lever must be in the

disengaged (OFF) position to restart the

engine.

• The safety interlock system will automatically

shut off the engine if the PTO lever is moved

into the engaged (ON) position with the shift

lever in the REVERSE position.

WARNING: Do NOT attempt to bypass

or disconnect the tractor's safety interlock.

Doing so could result in serious personal

injury or death.

IMPORTANT: Tampering with or attempting to

bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any

way WILL void your warranty.

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

•GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TiP.

• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK

DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.

• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.

• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN

PLACE AND WORKING.

• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).

• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC-

iNG HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE

BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE

BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

Select the height position of the cutting deck by

placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different

cutting height notches on the right side of the fender.

Then adjust the deck wheels so that they are at least

1/4 inch to 1/2 inch above the ground when the

tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a

driveway.

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away

from the discharge chute opening of the

cutting deck.

NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature

of the deck and are not designed to support the

weight of the cutting deck.

Refer to the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual

for more detailed instructions regarding various deck

adjustments.

STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP section of

this manual for gasoline and oil fill-up instructions.

• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.

• Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF)

position.

• Depress the brake pedal and set the parking

brake.

• Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.

• Move the throttle control lever into the FAST

(or CHOKE, if so equipped) position.

• Pull out the choke control knob, if so equipped

(a warm engine may not require choking).

• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START

position. After the engine starts, release the

key. It wilt return to the ON position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START

position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing

so may cause damage to your engine's starter.

NOTE: If starting problems are encountered, refer

to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual

After the engine starts, slowly release the brake

pedal. As the engine warms up, gradually push the

choke control knob inward (or move the throttle

control lever out of the CHOKE position) to open up

the choke plate on the engine's carburetor.

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NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control out while

operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich"

fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF)

position

• Move the throttle control into the SLOW

(turtle) position and allow the engine to "idle

down" for ten seconds. Failure to do so may

result in an engine afterfire.

• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the

OFF position.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to

prevent accidental starting.

IMPORTANT: If you think you've struck a foreign

object, stop the engine immediately. Remove the

wire(s) from the spark plug(s), thoroughly inspect the

unit for any damage, and repair the damage before

restarting and operating the tractor.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

WARNING: Avoid sudden starts,

excessive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the

tractor without first placing the PTO lever in

the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing

the brake pedal and engaging the parking

brake. If leaving the tractor unattended,

also turn the ignition key off and remove

the key.

• Depress the brake pedal to release the

parking brake and let the pedal up. Move the

throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to

change the direction of travel when the tractor is in

motion. Always use the brake pedal to bring the

tractor to a complete stop before shifting.

• To move forward, place the shift lever in the

FORWARD position, then slowly depress the

drive pedal until the desired speed is

achieved.

• To move in reverse, place the shift lever in the

REVERSE position, check that the area

behind is clear then slowly depress the drive

pedal.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help

determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with

,_ a slope excess degrees (a

in of 15 rise of

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

The tractor could overturn and cause

serious injury.

Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never

across slopes. Do not drive so that the tractor may

tip over sideways.

Before operating the tractor on any slope, walk the

slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks.

mounds, ruts, stumps or other surface irregularities

which could cause the tractor to be upset.

Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must

be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope

greatly increases the chance of a roll over.

Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is

necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up

smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of

flipping the tractor over backward.

OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS

To turn the tractor's headlights on:

• Start the engine following the instructions

earlier in this section.

• Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into

the On/Lights position of the ignition switch.

Refer to Figure 4.

To turn the tractor's headlights off:

• Turn the key either into the On position (to

leave the engine running) or the Off position

(to shut the engine off). Refer to Figure 4.

IMPORTANT: Never move the key into the Start

position while the engine is running. Doing so may

cause damage to your engine's starter.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF)

position.

• Move the throttle control into the SLOW

position and allow the engine to "idle down"

for ten seconds, then turn the ignition key

counterclockwise to the OFF position.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to

prevent accidental starting.

IMPORTANT: If you think you've struck a foreign

object, stop the engine immediately. Remove the

wire(s) from the spark plug(s), thoroughly inspect the

unit for any damage, and repair the damage before

restarting and operating the mowe_

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USING THE LIFT LEVER

To raise the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the

left, then place it in the notch best suited for your

application. Refer to SETTING THE CUTTING

HEIGHT earlier in this section.

ENGAGING THE PTO

(POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER

• Move the throttle control lever to the FAST

(rabbit) position.

• Move the PTO lever forward into the engaged

(ON) position.

• Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit)

position for the most efficient use of the

cutting deck and other attachments.

• The operator must remain in the tractor seat .

at all times. If the operator should leave the

seat without moving the PTO lever into the

disengaged (OFF) position and setting the

parking brake, the engine wilt shut off.

IMPORTANT: The PTO lever cannot be in the

engaged (ON) position when the tractor is driving in

the reverse direction. The safety interlock system will

automatically shut off the engine if the PTO lever is

moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift

lever in the REVERSE position. Refer to SAFETY

INTERLOCK SWITCHES earlier in this section.

MOWING

This tractor comes equipped with a cutting deck. The

following information wilt be helpful when using the

cutting deck with your tractor.

WARNING: TO avoid possible injury, do

not allow anyone in the area of the tractor

while mowing. Even if the area to be

mowed has been cleared of foreign

objects, small objects may be picked up

and discharged by the mower.

WARNING: Never direct the discharge

of material toward bystanders or allow

anyone near the machine while in

operation.

For best results it is recommended 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 for the balance of cutting. This wilt

give a better appearance to the lawn.

Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass

invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry

weather.

• Mowing should always be done with the

engine at full throttle.

• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially

if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed.

• Under heavier conditions it may be necessary

to go back over the cut area a second time to

get a clean cut.

• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and

weeds and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is

designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.

• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades

when worn. Refer to the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual for proper blade

sharpening instructions.

SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS

LEVELING THE DECK

WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp.

Always protect hands by wearing heavy

leather work gloves to grasp blades.

NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before

performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to

TIRES in the maintenance section of this manual for

further information regarding tire pressure.

Front to Rear

The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabi-

lizer bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front

to rear. The front of the deck should be 1/4" to 3/8"

lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary

as follows:

WARNING: Turn the tractor's engine

off, remove the key from the ignition switch

and apply the tractor's parking brake before

making any adjustments to the cutting

deck.

With the tractor parked on a firm, level

surface, place the lift lever in the top notch

(highest position) and rotate the blade nearest

the discharge chute so that it is parallel with

the tractor.

Measure the distance from the front of the

blade tip to the ground and from 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.

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• Determine the approximate distance

necessary for proper adjustment and proceed,

if necessary, to the next step.

• Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of

the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 7A.

• Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side

of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 7A.

Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the

deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of

the deck.

• Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier

when proper adjustment is achieved.

Side to Side

If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side-to-side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if

necessary as follows:

,_ WARNING: Turn the tractor's engine off, remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the

tractor's parking brake before making any adjustments to the cutting deck.

• With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and

rotate the both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.

• Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the

outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they're not,

proceed to the next step.

• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 7B.

• Balance the deck so that both blade tip measurements taken earlier are equal.

• Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.

Stabilizer

Bracket

Deck

Lock

Nuts

Screw

Deck Hanger Bracket

Frontto Rear Side to Side

Figure 7

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the position of the seat, loosen, but do

NOT remove the four screws which secure the seat

to the seat pivot bracket. Slide the seat forward or

backward until desired position is reached. Retighten

the four screws. See Figure 8.

Screws l_

/'_/_ _Seat Pivot

Bracket

Figure 8

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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

If the tractor does not come to a complete 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. The

brake disc can be found on the right side of the

transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if

necessary as follows:

• Looking at the transmission from the right side

of the tractor, locate the compression spring

and brake disc. See Figure 9.

• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut

found on the right side of the brake assembly.

See Figure 9.

• Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the

brake disc and the brake puck at .011 ".

• Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.

Hex Nut __.._

NOTE: Viewshownfrombeneathtractor, Transmission

Figure 9

STEERING ADJUSTMENT

Axle

Hex Nut and

Lock Washer

Pivot Bar

Ball Joint

Drag Link

Jam Nut

Figure 10

• Replace hex nut and lock washer and

retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment

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 1/16" and 5/16".

Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:

• Place the steering wheel in position for

straight ahead travel. Insert a 1/4" dowel up

through aligning holes in both the steering

gear and support plate. See Figure 11.

• In front of the axle, measure the distance

horizontally from the inside of the left rim to

the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

• Behind the axle, measure the distance

horizontally from the inside of the left rim to

the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

• The measurement taken in front of the axle

should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than

the measurement taken behind the axle.

If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the

other, or if the ball joints are being replaced due to

damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to

be adjusted.

Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are

threaded into the bait joint on the left side and the

bait joint on the right side:

• Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at Insert Dowel

the rear of the bait joint. See Figure 10. Here

• Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the Support

top of ball joint. See Figure 10. Plate

• Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to

shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint

away from the jam nut to lengthen the drag

link.

• Adjust if necessary.

• Remove the dowel inserted earlier before

attempting to operate the tractor.

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor.

L

.Steering Gear

Steering

/Shaft

Figure 11

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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

,_ WARNING: if any adjustments are

made to the engine while the engine is

running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all

clutches and blades. Keep clear of all

moving parts. Be careful of heated

surfaces and muffler.

NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to

run rough. Be certain it is clean and properly

attached before adjusting carburetor. Refer to

separate engine manual packed with your unit for

information regarding air cleaner maintenance.

Refer to separate engine manual packed with your

unit for carburetor adjustment information or see an

authorized Briggs & Stratton service dealer.

SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug

wire(s) and ground against the engine

before performing any adjustments, repairs

or maintenance.

ENGINE

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine

maintenance instructions.

Check engine oil level before each use as

instructed in the separate engine manual packed

with your unit. Read and follow instructions

carefully.

Changing Engine Oil

• Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from

the oil fill tube. See Figure 12.

Oil Fill Cap Protective Cap

Drain Hose

Oil Fill Tube Oil Drain Valve

Oil Drain Port

NOTE: Single-cylinder engine shown.

Valvelocationwillvarywithengine style.

Figure 12

• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the

oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See

Figure 12.

• Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the

oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the

hose into an appropriate oil collection

container with a capacity great enough to

collect the used oil.

• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate

counterclockwise and pull outward to begin

draining oil. See Figure 12.

• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as

instructed in the separate engine manual

packed with your unit.

Perform the above steps in the opposite order after

oil has finished draining.

• Refill the engine with new motor oil.

IMPORTANT: Refill the engine with the proper

capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the

separate engine manual.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal

conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely

dusty condition. To service the air cleaner, refer to the

separate engine manual packed with your unit.

The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap

reset once a season. Replacement is recommended

at the start of each mowing season; check engine

manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be

wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow grass, leaves, and

dirt to accumulate around the cooling fins of the

engine or on any other part of the machine,

especially the pulleys and other moving parts. Clean

the underside of the deck with a wisk broom, putty

knife or forced air after each mowing.

IMPORTANT: The use a pressure washer or

garden hose to clean your tractor is NOT

recommended. It may cause damage to electrical

components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the

engine. The use of water will result in a shortened

life of the tractor and reduce its serviceability.

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CUTTING DECK REMOVAL

,_ WARNING: Before performing any

maintenance, move the PTO lever into the

disengaged (OFF) position, engage the

parking brake, turn the ignition key to the

OFF position and remove the key from the

switch to avoid accidental starting.

Several attachments are available for your tractor.

To mount some of these attachments and in order to

perform certain maintenance procedures, the deck

must be removed from the tractor. To properly

remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

WARNING: Do NOT remove deck

immediately after operating the tractor.

Allow the engine and other moving parts

ample time to cool down.

•Engage the tractor's parking brake.

• Move the PTO lever into the disengaged

(OFF) position to relieve tension on the belt.

• Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the

bottom notch on the right fender.

• Remove the PTO belt from around the lower

portion of the engine pulley and from around

both PTO idler pulleys on the PTO

engagement plate.

Deck Lift Arms

Deck Support Pins

PTO Idler Pulleys

PTO Belt

Engine Pulley

Deck

Stabilizer

Bracket

PTO Engagement Plate

(mounted on tractor)

NOTE: 42-inch deck shown

/

Deck Stabilizer Rod Front of Tractor

"x

Figure 13

NOTE: On units equipped with a 46-inch deck, the bottommost belt on the deck does NOT need to be

removed in order to remove the deck.

• Looking at the cutting deck from the right side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear

right side of the deck.

• Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 13.

• Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided.

• Repeat the above steps on the left side of the tractor.

• Move the lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms out of the way.

• Carefully move the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release

themselves from the deck stabilizer rod. Do NOT let the deck fall to the ground.

• Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.

NOTE: To properly remount the cutting deck, perform the above steps in reverse order. Having a second

person assist you will ease this procedure.

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CHANGING THE DECK BELT(S)

All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or

rotting are present.

IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A

substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,

use factory approved belts.

To change or replace the deck belt(s) on your tractor, proceed as follows:

NOTE: Removing the deck from the tractor as instructed earlier in this section will ease the following steps,

but is not necessary.

42-inch decks

• Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

• Remove the belt guards by removing the self-tapping screws that fasten them to the deck surface.

• Move the PTO lever into the disengaged (OFF) position to relieve tension on the belt.

• Remove the PTO belt from around the bottom portion of the engine pulley and from around the two

idler pulleys found on the PTO engagement plate. See Figure 14.

• Route the new belt as shown in Figure 14, around the deck pulleys, idler pulleys and engine pulley.

OEM belt part numbers are listed in the table on the following page

• Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

Engine Pulley mPTO belt

Belt Guard _-.,---------Deck Stop

(mounted on tractor)

PTO Engagement Plate

Pulley

Left Hand Pulley

NOTE: Belt covers not shown for clarity.

Figure 14

46-inch decks

• Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

• Remove the belt guards by removing the self-tapping screws that fasten them to the deck surface.

• Move the PTO lever into the disengaged (OFF) position to relieve tension on the belt.

• Remove the PTO belt from around the bottom portion of the engine pulley and from around the two

PTO idler pulleys found on the PTO engagement plate. See Figure 15.

• Route the new belt as shown in Figure 15, around the upper portion of the left hand deck pulley, PTO

idler pulleys and the lower portion of the engine pulley. OEM belt part numbers are listed in the table on

the following page.

• Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

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Belt Guard

(mounted on tractor)

Engine Pulley

PTO Idler Pulleys

(mounted on tractor) _£! Deck belt (Bottom)

PTO Engagement Plate PTO belt (Top)

Right Hand Pulley

(beneath belt guard)

Left Hand

Double Pulley

Center Pulley

NOTE: Lefthand belt cover not shown for clarity. 46-inch deck shown.

Figure 15

Self-Tapping Screws

42-Inch Deck 46-Inch Deck

PTO (Top) Belt 754-0485 754-0486

Deck (Bottom) Belt N/A 754-0349

CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT(S)

All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or

rotting are present.

IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A

substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,

use factory approved belts.

To change or replace the drive belt(s) on your tractor, proceed as follows:

NOTE: It's recommended that both drive belts be replaced at the same time.

• Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this section.

• After disconnecting the battery cables, remove the battery and battery tray from beneath the seat.

IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first,

followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Re-install in reverse order:

Upper Drive Belt

•Locate the transmission idler pulley on the upper drive belt by looking through the battery tray opening.

See Figure 16.

• Grasp the bracket and pivot the transmission idler pulley toward the rear of the tractor to release

tension on the upper drive belt.

• Remove the belt from around the transmission idler pulley.

• Remove the upper drive belt from around the transmission pulley and the variable-speed pulley.

NOTE: Slowly rotate the pulley counterclockwise to roll the belt off of it.

• Remove the upper drive belt by pulling it up through the battery tray opening.

• Reroute the new upper drive belt as shown in Figure 16.

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Lower Drive Belt

NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires the removal of several tractor components. Read

through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could successfully complete

it. If you don't, see an authorized MTD service dealer to have the belt changed.

IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the lower drive belt around both the pulleys and the belt keepers

BEFORE performing the following steps.

• Locate the variable-speed pulley by looking through the battery tray opening. See Figure 16.

• Remove the variable-speed pulley by loosening the hex bolt that secures it to the transmission. Use a

second wrench to hold the hex nut on the bottom side of the pulley.

• Slide the belt off of the variable-speed pulley as you lift the pulley up and out through the battery tray

opening.

Battery Tray

Variable-speed Opening Shift Lever

Rear Idler Pulley

_ <_Drive belt (Lower)

Drive belt (Upper)

; / Engine Pulley

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Transmission Transmission Pulley

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

• Remove the hex bolt from the center of the

engine pulley. See Figure 17.

• Lower the engine pulley far enough to be able

to remove the upper drive belt from around it.

IMPORTANT: When remounting the engine

pulley, torque the center hex bolt to between 38 foot-

pounds and 50 foot-pounds.

• Remove the drive belt by feeding it from both

ends toward the front idler pulley on the

double-idler bracket. See Figure 16.

Front of Tractor

Figure 16

• Reassemble by following the above steps in

reverse order.

• Reroute the new belt around the pulleys,

keeper pins and belt keepers EXACTLY as

the old one was routed. Refer to Figure 16.

The drive pedal is properly adjusted when the hole

found in the double-idler bracket has approximately

1-3/8" of travel with ten pounds of pressure applied

to the drive pedal. See Figure 17.

2O

Double-idler

(_ Bracket

Hole__ "_'jJ Idler

j,dj. Rod

Front of Tractor _.-

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

Figure 17

Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive belts

on your tractor, if necessary, as follows:

• Locate the speed control assembly on the

underside of the steering support bracket. See

Figure 18.

Idler Place Wrenches Here

Return

Bracket

Hair

lips

Drive Pedal Speed Control

Return Spring Assembly

Figure 18

• Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which

is fastened to the speed control assembly (be

careful not to lose the small flat washers found

on the pin). See Figure 18.

• Remove the drive pedal return spring.

• Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin

from the speed control assembly. See Figure

18.

Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to

lengthen or shorten the travel of the double-idler

bracket until proper adjustment is achieved.

• Reassemble by following the above steps in

reverse order.

CUTTING BLADES

_, WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp.

Always protect hands by wearing heavy

leather work gloves to grasp blades.

The blades may be removed for sharpening or

replacement as follows.

• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor,

(refer to DECK REMOVAL earlier in this

section for detailed instructions) then gently

flip the deck over to expose its underside.

• Place a block of wood between the center

deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to

act as a stabilizer. See Figure 19.

• Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the hex flange

nut that secures the blade to the spindle

assembly. See Figure 19.

NOTE: The hex flange nut has a right-handed

(normal) thread pattern. Do NOT attempt to force the

nut in the incorrect direction. Doing so may damage

the nut and create a safety hazard.

fHex Flange Nut Block of Wood

Cutting Blade

Figure 19

To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove

equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades

along the cutting edges. See Figure 20.

Sharpen the cutting edge straight across, parallel to

the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle. See Figure

20.

IMPORTANT: If the cutting edge of the blade has

already been sharpened to within 5/8" of the wind

wing radius, or if any metal separation is present,

replace the blades with new ones. See Figure 20.

Worn Blade Edge 7

Blade Separation Wind Wing

Sharpen Edge_venly

Figure 20

5/8"

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It is extremelyimportantthat each cuttingblade

edgebe groundequallyto maintainproperblade

balance.Anunbalancedbladewiltcauseexcessive

vibrationwhenrotatingat highspeeds,maycause

damageto thetractorandresultin personalinjury.

Thebladecanbetestedbybalancingit on a blade

balanceror roundshaft screwdriver.Grind metal

fromtheheavysideuntilit balancesevenly.

Whenreplacingthe blade,be sureto installthe

bladewiththesideoftheblademarked"Bottom"(or

witha partnumberstampedin it) facingtheground

whenthemowerisintheoperatingposition.

IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the

blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-

pounds and 90 foot-pounds.

TIRES

The recommended operating tire pressure is

approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for

the front tires. Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire

manufacturer's recommended psi. Do not

ovednflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the

cutting deck to mow unevenly.

BATTERY

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid

levels cannot be checked.

•Always keep the battery cables and terminals

clean and free of corrosive build-up.

• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply

a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to the

terminals and over the positive terminal boot.

• Always keep the boot positioned over the

positive terminal to prevent shorting.

IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any

reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from

it's terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red)

wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect

the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed

by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the

wires are connected to the correct terminals,

reversing them could change the polarity and cause

damage to your engine's alternating system.

Charging

If the unit has not been put into use for an extended

period of time, charge the battery with an

automotive-type 12-volt charger for a minimum of

one hour at six amps.

WARNING: Batteries give off an

explosive gas during and for some time

after charging. Charge battery in a well

ventilated area and do not allow a spark or

an open flame near the battery.

FUSE

A fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to

protect the tractor's electrical system from damage

caused by excessive amperage. Always use the

same capacity fuse for replacement. 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 can be found under the hood

mounted behind the top of dash panel on the

support bar. Pull the fuse out and compare it with

Figure 21 to determine if it is good or bad.

GOOD BAD

Figure 21

SECTION 11: LUBRICATION

WARNING: Always stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and

ground against the engine before

performing any maintenance.

ENGINE

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in

the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

LINKAGE

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive, brake and

lift linkage at least once a season with SAE 30

engine oil.

WHEELS

Both the front wheels and the rear wheels should be

removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate

the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose

automotive grease before re-installing them.

STEERING GEAR

Lubricate the teeth of the steering gear with an all-

purpose automotive grease every 25 hours of

operation or once a season.

PIVOT POINTS

Lubricate all pivot points (drive pedal, brake pedal,

etc.) at least once a season with light oil.

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SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble Corrective Action

Engine will

not crank

Engine

cranks but

will not start

Possible

Cause(s)

Safety switch

button not

depressed.

Battery installed

incorrectly.

Battery is dead

or weak.

Blown fuse

Throttle or choke

not in starting

,osition.

No fuel to the

carburetor.

No spark to

spark plug(s).

There are three safety switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the brake pedal

switch, the PTO switch and the seat switch. Make certain the actuator on the brake

control is fully depressing the button on the brake pedal switch and that the actuator at

Lhebase of the PTO engagement lever is fully depressing the button on the PTO

switch. The operator must be seated on the tractor to activate the seat switch.

The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire.

Negative terminal is identified at the post by "NEG", "N" or "-". The positive terminal,

identified by "POS", "P" or "+", must be attached to the thick red wire which goes to the

solenoid.

Charge at six amps with a 12-volt automotive4ype battery charger for one hour or until

Fullycharged.

Refer to page 22 for fuse location. Replace fuse with automotive type fuse of the

proper amperage. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. The problem must be

corrected. Check for loose connections in the fuse holder. Replace fuse holder if nec-

assary. A dead short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation

may have rubbed through and exposed the bare wire. Replace the wire or repair with

_lectrician's tape if the wire strands have not been damaged.

Note: Look for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe or

muffler or rubbed against a moving part.

Refer to the OPERATION section of this manual for the correct position of the throttle

control and choke for starting.

Gasoline tank empty. Fill with clean, fresh fuel.

Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace fuel filter

(if so equipped) if necessary.

Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Using a spark tester, check for spark. If

no spark is present, have engine's magneto serviced by an authorized engine dealer.

Dirty aircleaner. If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Refer to the engine manual packed

with your unit.

Engine Engine oil has Check oil level.

smokes been overfilled.

Engine loses Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part.

crankcase Engine breather defective. Replace.

_'acuum.

Excessive Bent blade or Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for

vibration damaged pulley. Lightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any loose or damaged parts.

&lways replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades.

Mower Engine speed Throttle must be set at full throttle.

won't low.

discharge Speed selection. Use lower ground speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.

grass or Cutting height Raise deck.

Leaves set too low.

uncut strips Blades dull. Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).

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REF.

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

PART

NO.

625-0051

629-0944

629-0126

710-0599

712-3006

725-1426

725-1657A

725-1741

725-1742

725-1745

725-1744

725-1747

725-3007A

736-0329

629-0309

729-0357

725-1381

DESCRIPTION

Bulb/Socket Headlight Assembly

Wiring Harness w/o Ref. 14

Harness Adapter, #18 x 5

Self4apping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

Hex Nut, 1/4-20

Solenoid, 12-volt, 100 Amp

Snap Mount Safety Interlock Switch (Brake)

Ignition Switch

Systems Indicator Monitor

Ignition Key w/plastic cover

Ignition Key w/o plastic cover

Safety Plunger Switch (Seat)

Positive Terminal Cover (Boot)

Lock Washer, 1/4

Headlight Harness

Fuse Holder

20-amp Fuse

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RER PART

NO. NO.

1 683-0195

2 710-0528

3 710-0599

4 710-0751

5 710-0895

6 710-0896

7 710-0924

8 712-0271

9 712-0292

10 712-0431

11 726-0211

12 726-0293

13 731-1854

14 731-2300

731-2301

731-2302

731-2303

15 731-2306

16 735-0126

17 736-0105

18 783-0475

19 783-0476A

20 783-0477

21 783-1034

22 783-1038

23 710-0106

24 710-0604A

25 710-1017

26 710-1238

27 710-3217

28 712-0142

l-Tractors with a B&S

STractors with a B&S

DESCRIPTION

Bracket Assembly

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20

U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

U-nut, 5/16-18

Retainer Nut, 3/8

Headlight Lens

Hood, 7-style, Red

Hood, 7-style, Green

Hood, 7-style, Black

Hood, 7-style, Charcoal Grey

Hood Plenum, 7-style

Rubber Washer, .87 x .33

Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063

LH Side Panel

RH Side Panel

Grille

Hood Bracket, 7-style

Hood Side Bracket, 7-style

RER PART

NO. NO.

29 712-3004A

30 712-3027

31 731-1857

32 731-2122

33 731-2227

34 731-2228

35 736-3078

36 747-1196

37 749-1087

38 751-0659

751-0658

39 751-0603

40 710-1268

41 783-0478A

42 783-0551A

43 783-0553A

44 731-2247

731-2248

45 747-1184

46 726-3046

47 746-1085

-- OEM-190-603

Tractor Body

DESCRIPTION

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Throttle Control Knob

Dash Panel

Parking Brake Button

Plastic Plug

Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063

Pivot Rod

Dash Support Tube

Two-gallon Fuel Tank (shown)

Three-gallon Fuel Tank

Fuel Cap (Fits Either Tank)

Screw, #10-16 x .375

Hood, 8-style

Hood Hinge Bracket, 8-style

Hood Support Bracket, 8-style

Heat Shields

Units w/B&S OHV Twin)

Heat Shields

Units w/B&S Opposed Twin)

Heat Shield Support Rod

Ratchet Clip

Choke Cable/Knob 1"

Units w/B&S Opposed Twin)

Grille Guard TM Bumper Kit, Not Shown

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.25

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

Truss Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .625

Hex Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

Truss Phillips Screw, #8-32 x .375

Hex Nut, #8-32

(if so equipped)

AF-47442 Bumper Assembly

AF-44056 Clevis Pin, .5 x 1

AF-43055 Internal Cotter Pin

AF-44742 Plastic Plug

Single-cylinder (I/C or OHV) engine have NO choke knob/cable. The choke is activated with the throttle control.

Single-cylinder (I/C or OHV) engine have NO heat shield.

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RER PART

NO. NO.

1 710-0604A

2 710-0788

3 710-0895

4 710-1017

5 710-1238

6 710-3217

7 712-0142

8 731-0511-5

9 731-1857

10 731-2122

11 731-2228

12 731-2227

13 736-0119

14 736-0142

15 736-3078

16 747-1196

17 749-1087

18 710-0924

19 710-3008

20 712-0292

21 712-3004A

22 731-2118

23 731-2119

24 736-0211

25 747-1162

26 783-0783

27 783-0784

28 783-0785

29 751-0659

751-0658

30 751-0603

31 746-1085

32 731-2270

731-2271

33 712-3027

Tractor Body

DESCRIPTION

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

Torx Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

Screw, 5/16-18 x .875 (Grade 5)

Torx Screw, #8-32 x .375

Hex Nut, 8-32

Five-inch Trim Strip

Throttle Control Lever

Dash Panel

Plastic Plug

Parking Brake Button

Lock Washer, 5/16

Flat Washer, .281 x .5 x .063

Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063

Pivot Rod

Dash Support Tube

Pan Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .75

U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Lens, 9-style

Grille, 9-style

Flat Washer, .285 x 1.25 x .08

Hood Hinge Rod

Hood, 9-style

RH Side Pane, 9-style

LH Side Panel, 9-style

Two-gallon Fuel Tank (shown)

Three-gallon Fuel Tank

Fuel Cap (Fits Either Tank)

Choke Knob/Cable Assemblyl-

(Units w/B&S Opposed Twin or OHV Twin)

Hood Plenum (Units w/B&S OHV V-Twin)$

Hood Plenum (Units w/B&S Opposed Twin)$

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

lUnits with B&S Single-cylinder (I/C or OHV) engines have NO choke knob/cable. The choke is activated with the throttle control.

SUnits with B&S Single-cylinder (I/C or OHV) engines have NO hood plenum.

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15

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REP.

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

3O

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

Lift Assembly

PART

NO.

747-1130

683-0197

711-0332

712-0206

712-0431

712-3004A

712-3083

714-0104

714-0111

716-0106

720-0311

732-0874

732-0934

736-0275

736-0921

736-3019

736-3084

738-0138

738-0380

741-0225

741-0715

746-0968

747-1111

756-1154

783-0678

783-0720A

710-0260

710-0604A

710-0895

783-0740

726-3046

738-0155

783-1010

783-0839

783-0715

710-0870

757-0360A

757-0348A

757-0350

723-0483

723-0484

735-0657

735-0656

710-1611

710-0260

731-0511-5

DESCRIPTION

Deck Stabilizer Rod

Lift Shaft Assembly

Clevis Pin, .5 x .78

Hex Nut, 1/2-13

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Hex Nut, 1/2-13

Internal Cotter Pin

Cotter Pin

E-ring

Handle Grip

Torsion Spring

Lift-assist Spring, 1.15 x 5.99

Found on Units w/46-inch Deck Only)

Flat Washer, 5/16

Lock Washer, 1/2

Flat Washer, .31 x 1.062 x .134

Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .62

Shoulder Screw, .5 x .27, 3/8-16

Hex Flange Bearing

Snap Flange Bearing

Lift Cable, 16.16

Lift Handle

Roller Pulley

Arm Lift

Deck Stabilizer Bracket

Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x .62

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

Seat Pivot Bracket

Foot Pad Clips

Shoulder Screw, .437 x 1.62

Lift Adjustment Bracket

Fender

Seat Mounting Bracket

Hex Washer Head Screw, 3/8-16 x .625

Seat, Medium Back

Seat, High Back (if so equipped)

Seat, High Back w/Drain Holes (if so equipped)

LH Abrasive Foot Pad

RH Abrasive Foot Pad

LH Rubber Foot Pad (if so equipped)

RH Rubber Foot Pad (if so equipped)

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .62

Trim Strip, 1.5

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32

27

25

33

37

29

32

RER PART

NO. NO.

1 683-0304

2 710-0604A

3 783-0726A

4 783-0727

5 783-0728

6 710-0514

7 711-1409A

8 711-1408

9 712-0240

10 712-0241

11 712-0431

12 712-0459

13 712-3004A

14 717-1550A

15 717-1554

16 723-0448A

17 736-0169

18 736-3084

19 738-1001A

20 741-0475

21 741-0656

22 738-0372

23 631-0027

731-1687

24 731-0220

731-1459A

25 638-0019

638-0021

26 638-0020

638-0022

27 683-0128A

Steering Assembly

DESCRIPTION

Lower Frame Assembly

Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625

RH Pivot Support Bracket

LH Pivot Support Bracket

Pivot Bar Bracket

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5)

LH Drag Link

RH Drag Link

Jam Nut, 7/16-20 (Grade 2)

Hex Nut, 3/8-24 (Grade 2)

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Steering Gear, 11/90 Ratio

Steering Pinion Gear

Ball Joint, 7/16-20

Lock Washer, 3/8

Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06

Steering Shaft, .625 OD x 24.4

Plastic Bushing, .38 ID

Hex Flange Bearing, 5/8

Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID

Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel (MTD)

Steering Wheel Cap

Steering Wheel Cap w/Icon

LH Axle Assembly, .625 Diameter

LH Axle Assembly, .625 /.750 Diameter

RH Axle Assembly, .625 Diameter

RH Axle Assembly, .625 /.750 Diameter

Pivot Bar

REF.

NO.

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

PART

NO.

712-0431

714-0470

726-0214

726-0341

736-0162

736-0187

736-0316

736-0285

738-1011

741-0659

741-0660

634-0105A

634-0056A

634-0172

734-0255

734-1731

734-0864

741-0487A

741-0706

734-0484A

783-0653C

738-0143

736-0331

738-0140

736-0242

710-0643

731-1649

731-1291A

DESCRIPTION

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Cotter Pin

Push Cap, .625

Push Cap, .750

Flat Washer, .64 x 1.0 x .12

Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06

Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06

Flat Washer, .635 x 1.589 x .06

Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.2, 3/8-16

Flange Bearing, .632 ID x .937 OD

Flange Bearing, .760 ID x .937 OD

Wheel Assembly Complete,

15 x 6 x 6 Square Shoulder

Wheel Assembly Complete,

15 x 6 x 6 Round Shoulder

Rim Only

Air Valve (Not Shown)

Tire Only, Square Shoulder

Tire Only, Round Shoulder

Plastic Flange (Not Shown)

Plastic Flange w/Fitting (Not Shown)

Hub Cap

Steering Support Bracket

Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16

Bell Washer, .39 x 1.13 x .062

Shoulder Screw, .435 x .178, 5/16 x .56

Bell Washer, .34 x .872

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1

End Cap

End Cap w/Fitting (if so equipped)

NOTE: Units equipped with a 42-inch deck have axles with a .625 diameter.

Units equipped with a 46-inch deck have axles with a .625 /.750 diameter.

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RER PART

NO. NO.

1 783-1015

2 17840

3 618-0307C

4 631-0009

5 647-0045

6 656-0048

7 656-0051A

8 683-0251

9 710-0176

10 710-0227

11 710-0347

12 736-0272

13 710-0604A

14 710-0642

15 710-3011

16 711-0677

17 712-0241

18 712-0378

19 712-0431

20 712-0798

21 712-3004A

22 712-3008

23 714-0111

24 714-0149B

25 723-3018

26 725-1644

27 726-0320

28 732-0384

29 732-0525

30 732-0716

31 732-0963

32 736-0105

33 736-0140

34 736-0169

35 736-0275

36 736-0407

37 736-3010

38 738-0322

39 747-1122

40 747-1123A

41 747-1127

42 747-1156

43 711-0736

44 748-0372

45 754-0467

46 754-0468

REP. PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Shift Lever Support 47 756-0981

Transaxle Mounting Bracket 48 783-0637

Single-speed Transmission Assembly 49 783-0667A

Shifter Knob 50 783-0669

Shift Lever 51 783-0714

Variable-speed Pulley Assembly 52 647-0031

Transmission Pulley, 8.5 x .5-36 53 647-0032

Double-idler Bracket 54 683-0266

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.75 55 712-0431

Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 56 711-0736

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75 57 711-1363

Flat Washer, .51 x 1.0 x .060 58 714-0104

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 59 732-0437

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20x.75 60 710-0778

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25 61 735-0662

Ferrule, 5/16-18 62 735-3049

Hex Nut, 3/8-24 63 710-1650

Hex Nut, 7/16-20 64 736-0187

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 65 736-0204

Hex Nut, 3/8-16 66 738-0155

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 67 738-0507B

Jam Nut, 3/8-16 68 741-0225

Cotter Pin 69 741-3065A

Internal Cotter Pin 70 710-0859

Ball Joint 71 747-1138

Short Spring Switch 72 710-1260A

Insulator Nut Plate 73 748-0415A

Extension Spring, .62 Dia. x 6.12 74 783-0653C

Compression Spring Clip 75 783-0732

Extension Spring, .59 OD x 4 76 783-0773

Extension Spring, .50 Dia. x 6.37 77 783-0780A

(hooks to flange, 783-0650, in frame) 78 683-0304

Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063 79 783-1031

Flat Washer, .385 x .62 x .063 80 736-0242

Lock Washer, 3/8 81 710-0627

Flat Washer, 5/16 82 634-0177

Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .602

Flat Washer, .407 x .812 x. 135 634-0104

Shoulder Screw, .625 x .217

Brake Rod 734-1675

Belt Guard

Idler Adjustment Rod, 3/8 634-0070

Shift Rod 734-0255

Adjustment Ferrule, 1/4-20 x 1.0 734-1873

Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID 734-1730

Variable-speed Belt 734-1596

Drive Belt 83 750-0556

Drive System

DESCRIPTION

Flat Idler, 2.75 OD

Shift Lever Support

Transmission Torque Bracket

Idler Bracket

Adjustable Shift Bracket

Brake Control Assembly

Speed Control Assembly

Drive Pedal Assembly

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Ferrule, 1/4-20

Pin, 3/8-16 x 2.43

Cotter Pin

Compression Spring, .34 OD x 1.0

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5

Drive Pedal Pad

Brake Pedal Pad

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .875

Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06

Flat Washer, .344 x .062 x .03

Shoulder Screw, .437 x 1.62

Shoulder Screw, .5 x .434

Hex Flange Bearing

Split Hex Flange Bearing

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.5

Brake Lock Control Rod

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75

Spacer, 5/16 x 1.54

Stearing Support Bracket

Drive Lockout Bracket

Brake Pedal

Neutral Return Bracket

Lower Frame Assembly

Hitch Plate

Bell Washer, .34 x .872

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-24 x .75

Wheel Assembly Complete

20 x 10 x 8 Square Shoulder

Wheel Assembly Complete

20 x 8 x 8 Square Shoulder

Wheel Assembly Complete

20 x 8 x 8 Round Shoulder

Rim Only

Air Valve (Not Shown)

Tire Only, 20 x 10 x 8, Square Shoulder

Tire Only, 20 x 8 x 8, Square Shoulder

Tire Only, 20 x 8 x 8, Round Shoulder

Spacer

IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A

substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,

use factory approved belts.

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NO. NO.

1 618-0318

2 710-0788

3 711-1274

4 711-1280

5 713-0474

6 713-0478

7 717-1422

8 717-1565

9 717-1569

10 718-0652

11 719-0394

12a 736-0336

12b 736-0337

12c 736-0349

13 736-0519

14 741-0336

15 741-0337

16 750-1238

17 611-0112

611-0133

18 618-0369

618-0424

19 661-0006

20 710-1325

21 710-1206

22 717-0678

23 732-0863

24 741-0862

25 761-0202

26 711-1331

711-1430

27 716-0385

716-0108

28 717-1571

717-1464

29 719-0391A

30 736-0335

736-0723

31 741-0525

32 718-0228

33 711-1431

34 750-1234

35 717-1362

36 717-1363

37 736-0495

38 741-0340

39 721-0338

40 716-0231

41 618-0551

Single-speed Transmission

DESCRIPTION

Clutch Collart

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0

Drive Shaft

Counter Shaft

22-1ink Chain, #420

144ooth Sprocket

Sprocket Bevel Gear, 42/10

29-tooth Spur Gear

20-tooth Spur Gear

Counter Shaft Coupling

Lower Housing

Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .030"

Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .040"

Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .020"

Flat Washer, .70 x 1.125 x .031

Flange Bearing, 5/8 x 3/4 x 3/4

Flange Bearing, 5/8 x 3/4 x 15/16

Spacer, .635 x 1.0 x .27

Detent Shaft Assemblyt

Detent Shaft Assembly$

Differential Assemblyt

Differential Assembly$

Brake Assembly

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.625

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.375

Brake Pad

Compression Spring

Detent Ball

Brake Disc

Input Shaftt

Input Shafts

Retaining Ring, .394t

Retaining Ring, .4375

124ooth Bevel Piniont

14-tooth Bevel Pinions

Upper Housing

Thrust Washer, .63 x 1.24 x .062t

Thrust Washer, .635 x 1.25 x .0425

Needle Bearing, .625 x .875

Clutch Collars

Drive Shafts

Spacer, .633 x 1.0 x .513

42-tooth Bevel GearS

42-tooth Bevel GearS

Thrust Washer, 1.0 x .632 x .0

Sleeve Bearing, .75 x .1.0 x 1.0

Seal, .75 x 1.0 x .125

E-ring, .75

Transmission Assembly Complete

*If rebuilding transmission for any reason, use applicable flat washer (12a, 12b, or 12c) in this application allowing

proper end play as instructed in MTD's Service Manual.

IMPORTANT: One of two different transmissions may be found on your lawn tractor (618-0307B & 618-0307C). Refer to the

model plate found on the rear right portion of the transmission's lower housing before ordering replacement service parts.

fUsed on Single-speed transmission 618-0307B ONLY.

SUsed on Single-speed transmission 618-0307C ONLY.

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,30 (PTO belt for

42" deck shown)

27

22_

38

REF.

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

PART

NO.

712-0431

732-0996

783-0733

732-0997

710-0604A

710-0751

712-0271

712-3044

725-1706

738-1014

738-1020

736-0407

723-0444

783-1031

725-1747

736-0222

725-1426

710-0599

712-0459

683-0304

736-3010

710-0831

736-0275

732-0944

736-0140

710-0642

736-0322

712-3004A

783-0653C

754-0485

754-0486

Power Take-off System

DESCRIPTION

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Compression Spring, 1.31 x 3.0

Spacer Cup, 1.50D

Compression Spring, .66 OD x 1.5

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

12-volt Battery, 270 CCA

Shoulder Screw, .5 x 1.25, 3/8-16

Shoulder Screw, .625 x .5, 7/16-20

Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062

Battery Strap

Hitch Plate

Safety Interlock Plunger Switch

Lock Washer, 1/4

Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100 Amp

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20

Lower Frame Assembly

Flat Washer, .407 x .812 x .135

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 5.5

Flat Washer, .344 x .688 x .0651-

Extension Spring, .75 x 5.39

Flat Washer, .385 x .62 x .063

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .750

Flat Washer, .45 x 1.25 x .164

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Steering Support Bracket

PTO Belt (42-inch Decks w/Manual PTO)

PTO Belt (46-inch Decks w/Manual PTO)

REE PART

NO. NO.

31 732-0991

32 732-0990

33 714-0470

34 683-0302

35 738-0372

36 710-3011

37 756-0627

38 783-0349

39 748-0415A

40 783-0744A

41 712-0229

42 736-0105

43 710-0376

44 712-3006

45 736-0119

46 710-3029

47 736-0171

48 750-0956

49 756-0982A

50 732-0735

51 647-0053

52 711-1044

53 731-2111A

54 736-0108

55 747-1112A

56 647-0046

57 710-0650

58 732-0995

59 741-0708

DESCRIPTION

Belt Guard

Belt Guard

Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.25

PTO Engagement Plate

Shoulder Spacer

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25 (Grade 5)

Flat Idler Pulley, 3.50D

Battery Tray

Spacer, 3/8 x 1.54

Engagement Stop Bracket

Push Nut, 3/8

Bell Washer, .401 x .870 x .063

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.0

Hex Nut, 1/4-20

Lock Washer, 5/16

Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-20 x 1.25

Lock Washer, 7/16

Spacer

Engine Pulley

Extension Spring, 1.318 x 2.37

Belt Guard

Keeper Pin

PTO Knob

Flat Washer, .510 x .750 x .033

PTO Handle

PTO Lever

Self-tapping Screw, 15/16-18 x .875

Extension Spring, .5 x 6.0

Hex Split Flange Bearing

39

Models 607, 608 & 609 ,9_''' "'_

46-inch Deck

16 _See PTO breakdown

49. _ "_

7O

_55

64

65

77

23 30

29

58

42-inch Deck

13

®

38.

27

26.

2

46Z

35 _

29

39

z 36

17

4O

REP.

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

PART

NO.

16606

618-0324

683-0198C

683-0254

683-0303

710-0520

710-0528

710-0604A

710-0751

710-0817

710-1122

710-1260A

711-0677

712-0417A

712-0431

712-3004A

712-3006

712-3009

712-3027

714-0104

714-0111

717-1563A

710-0578

726-0233

731-1032B

731-2231A

732-0306

732-0428A

734-0973

736-0105

736-0119

736-0270

736-0275

736-0416

738-0373

742-0616

746-0970

747-1116

747-1202

748-0324

783-1026

783-1027

731-1643A

DESCRIPTION

Retainer Hook

Spindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia.

42-inch Deck Shell

Deck Adjustment Bracket w/Weld Nut

Deck Brake Assembly, 42-inch Decks

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.5

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75

Ferrule, 5/16-18

Hex Flange Nut, 5/8-18

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Hex Nut, 1/4-20

Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Internal Cotter Pin, .072 x 1.12

Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 1.0

Deck Adjustment Gear

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5

Push Nut..25 x .5

Side Discharge Chute Assembly

Belt Cover

Compression Spring, .406 x .531 x 1.75

Compression Spring, .50 x 4.35

Deck Wheel, 5 x 1.38

Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063

Lock Washer, 5/16

Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062

Flat Washer, .344 x .688 x .065

Flat Washer, .320 x 3.0 x. 125

Shoulder Screw, .498 x 1.53

Three-in-one Blade, Star Center, 21.23"

Bracket Cable, 5.35"

Deck Release Pin

Deck Brake Rod

Shoulder Spacer

RH Belt Guard Bracket

LH Belt Guard Bracket

Mulch Plug, 42-inch Decks

(if so equipped)

Cutting Decks

REF.

NO.

44

45

46

47

48

49

5O

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

79

8O

81

82

PART

NO.

712-3087

712-3006

710-0597

736-0173

17258A

17928

618-0240

618-0241

683-0265C

710-0167

710-0347

710-0501

710-0514

710-0599

710-0650

710-0703

710-0805

711-0993

712-0271

732-0429A

732-0594A

738-0347

738-0572

742-0611

742-0612

746-1107

750-0807

754-0349

756-0627

783-0139

783-0141

783-0142

783-0747

731-1636

712-0291

17116

783-0805A

753-0872

753-0871

DESCRIPTION

Wing Nut, 1/4-20 (if so equipped)

Hex Nut, 1/4-20 (if so equipped)

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0

(if so equipped)

Flat Washer, .28 x .74 x .063

RH Belt Cover Bracket

Reinforcement Spindle Plate

Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia.

Double Pulley Spindle Assembly

46-inch Deck Shell

Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .50

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.0

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0

Self-tapping Screw, I/4-20 x .5

Self-tapping Screw, 15/16-18 x .875

Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.5

Belt Keeper Pin

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20

Extension Spring, .5 x 3.97

Extension Spring, .91 x 7.33

Shoulder Spacer, .625 x 1.16

Shoulder Screw, .374 x 1.16

Three-in-one Blade, Star Center, 16.28"

Three-in-one Blade, Star Center, 14.88"

Bracket Cable, 12"

Spacer, .385 x .625 x .70

Deck Belt

Flat Idler Pulley, 3.50D

Idler Bracket

Center Deck Skirt

RH Deck Skirt

LH Belt Cover

Mulch Plug, 46-inch Decks

(if so equipped)

Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 (if so equipped)

Deck Brake Assembly, 46-inch Decks

RH Belt Cover

46-ioch Deck Assembly Complete

Manual PTO activated, w/o mulch kit)

42-ioch Deck Assembly Complete

Manual PTO activated, w/o mulch kit)

41

Models 607, 608 & 609

O

Briggs & Stratton

OHV V-Twin

_......_ 34

-/4 (forthrottle)

18

20_

(deflector must

face forward)

Briggs & Stratton

OHV Single

18

20_

42

(deflector must

face forward)

Engine Accessories

Briggs & Stratton

Opposed Twin O19

41

RED PART

NO. NO.

1 710-0148

2 710-0599

3 710-0604A

4 710-1237

5 710-1314

6 710-1315

7 712-3017

8 721-0460

9 726-0205

10 736-0119

11 736-0300

12 751B221535

13 751-0535

14 751-0564

15 751-0616

16 751-0650

17 751-0651

18 751-3140

19 751-3141

20 751-3142

21 783-0615

22 783-0625B

DESCRIPTION

Self-tapping Screw, #8-32 x .375

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

Screw, #10-32 x .625

Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25

Hex Nut, 3/8-16

Exhaust Gasket (OHV V-Twin)

Hose Clamp

Lock Washer, 5/16

Lock Washer, .406 x .875 x .059

Casing Clamp

Fuel Line Hose

Muffler Deflector

Muffler, Twin Inlet

RH Exhaust Pipe (OHV V-Twin)

LH Exhaust Pipe (OHV V-Twin)

Oil Drain Valve

Oil Drain Hose

Oil Drain Cap

Muffler Heat Shield

Engine Heat Shield

REF. PART

NO. NO.

23 710-3206A

24 712-3086

25 725-0157

26 736-0607

27 751-0617

28 712-0271

29 721-0208

30 732-0966

31 751B213146

32 751-0619

33 746-1084

34 746-1086

35 722-0263

36 783-0357A

37 710-0751

38 736-0329

39 721-0346

40 751-0623

41 751-0624

42 712-0779A

43 726-0272

face forward)

1

DESCRIPTION

Hex Cap Screw, M8-1.25 x 25

Flange Nut, M8-1.25

Cable Tie

External Lock Washer, 5/16

Muffler, Single Inlet

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20 (for starter cable)

Exhaust Gasket (OHV Single)

Extension Spring, .275 x 1.25

Casing Clamp

Exhaust Pipe (OHV Single)

Throttle/Choke Cable (OHV Single)

Throttle Cable

(OHV V-Twin & Opposed Twin)

Foam, .625 x 1.5 x 10 (fits over fuel line)

Heat Shield (Opposed Twin)

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .620 (Grade 5)

Lock Washer, 1/4

Exhaust Gasket (Opposed Twin)

LH Exhaust Pipe (Opposed Twin)

RH Exhaust Pipe (Opposed Twin)

Screw, #10-16 x .5

Clamp, 9/16

43

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

YARD

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD

PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise

purchased and used in the United States, its possessions

and territories.

MTD warrants this product 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

material 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, com-

mercial 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 accessory or attachment not

approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s)

covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any

resulting damages.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to

separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or compo-

nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of

90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the

two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered

ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of

OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and compo-

nents include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade

adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow

thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are

covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,

WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL

AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate the dealer in

your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or

contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PROD-

UCTS INC by calling 1-800-800-7310 or writing to P.O. Box

368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the

following cases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. Please refer

to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these

items.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa-

rate one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such

as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck

adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior

finish due to use or exposure.

d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold

or exported outside of the United States of America,

its possessions and territories, except those sold

through MTD's authorized channels of export distribu-

tion.

NO implied warranty, including any implied warranty of

merchantability or 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 or guaranty, 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. During the period of the War-

ranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of

the product as set forth above. (Some states do not

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so

the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the

sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. MTD

shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss

or damages including, without limitation, expenses

incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser-

vices, for transportation or for related expenses, or for

rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted

product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita-

tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

exclusion or limitation 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 the safety features of the product shall void this War-

ranty. 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 use or misuse or inability to use

the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than

the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for

whom it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited

warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state.