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OTRO_ BILT

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Pedal Drive Lawn Tractor

Model 609

Model Z609H Shown

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-cov-

ered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester 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 service 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

TROY-BILT® is a registered trademark owned by Garden Way Incorporated of Troy, New York.

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10250A

(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 ..................................................................... 14

MAINTENANCE ..................................................................... 17

LUBRICATION ...................................................................... 24

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......................................................... 25

PARTS LIST ........................................................................ 26

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 tractor 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.

XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

IIJRI_'I'_E MTD PRODUCTS INC

•_=IIV |H HP.O. BOX 368022

__H_J_ 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)

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 carry 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.

Priorto disposal,determinethepropermethodto

disposeof wastefromyourlocalEnvironmental

ProtectionAgency. Recyclingcenters are

establishedto properlydisposeof materialsin an

environmentallysafefashion.

Usepropercontainerswhendrainingfluids.Donot

usefoodorbeveragecontainersthatmaymislead

someoneintodrinkingfromthem.Properlydispose

ofthecontainersimmediatelyfollowingthedraining

offluids.

DONOTpouroilor otherfluidsintotheground,

downadrainorintoastream,pond,lakeorother

bodyofwater.ObserveEnvironmentalProtection

Agencyregulationswhendisposingof oil,fuel,

coolant,brakefluid,filters,batteries,tiresandother

harmfulwaste.

,_ 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

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

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

,11 A POWER POLE

m4 A CORNER OF A BUILDING

_ _ _ _ _! i!_ OR A FENCE POST

"'"" oo.-',

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)

TracPac" Storage Container (mounts on rear of tractor)

FastAttach" 46-inch Front Dozer Blade

42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower

SECTION 6: TRACTOR SET-UP

ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

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 a 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.

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. Overfilling with oil may

cause the engine to smoke. This will result in poor

engine performance and could cause permanent

engine damage.

• Place the hold-down strap in position over the

The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has

a capacity of approximately two gallons. Do not

overfill.

WARNING: Gasoline produces noxious

Ipbo_i_ievl_ to secuR:tb_erPlace. See Figure 2. ,_

Negative Hold-down Stra/_

_7_rminal Bolt j

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.

fumes. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Always

fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated area to

avoid inhalation of gasoline fumes.

WARNING: Never smoke while fueling

your tractor or fill the fuel tank while engine

is running or while engine is hot.

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 accidently spilled, move tractor

away from area of spill. Avoid creating any

source of ignition until gasoline vapors

have disappeared.

INSTALLING THE MULCH KIT

On units equipped with a 42-inch deck, the mulch kit

is installed at the factory. To remove it, unfasten the

wing knob found on the top of the cutting deck and

carefully pull the mulch plug out from the discharge

area of the deck.

On units equipped with a 46-inch deck, the mulch kit

is packaged separately within the crate.

SECTION 7: CONTROLS

Figure 3

A Ignition Switch

B Throttle Control Lever

C Choke Control (if so equipped)

D Systems Indicator Monitor

E Uft Lever

F PTO (Power Take-Off) Lever*

G Drive Pedal

NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.

H Brake Pedal

I Parking Brake Button

J Shift Lever

K Seat Adjustment Lever

L Cup Holder

M Cruise Control Button

N PTO (Power Take-Off) Knob*

*Tractors vary by model and are equipped with either a PTO lever or a PTO knob, NEVER both.

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.

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

Posttlon

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 aids in starting the engine. Refer to

STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION

section for detailed starting instructions.

SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR

Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or

an ammeter as part of two available systems

indicator monitors. Locate the monitor on the left

side of your tractor's dash panel and compare it to

both shown in Figure 6.

Battery = _.J

He°tUr_ _

Brake _Ammeter

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, or PTO knob into the

disengaged (OFF) position.

It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light, if so

equipped, to illuminate while the engine is cranking,

but if either illuminate's while the engine is

running, proceed as follows:

OIL-- Stop the tractor immediately and check the

crankcase oil level as instructed in the

engine manual. Add oil as required.

BATTERY-- The battery is in need of a charge, or the

engine's charging system is not generating

sufficient amperage. Refer to the

MAINTENANCE section of this manual for

the proper battery charging procedure or

have the charging system checked by an

authorized engine dealer.

The ammeter, on units so equipped, measures the

the electrical output of the engine's charging system.

Under normal operating conditions, with the engine

at full throttle, the ammeter's needle should measure

a positive charge.

The hour meter, on units so equipped, operates

whenever the ignition key is in the On or On/Lights

position and records the actual hours of tractor

operation.

ELECTRIC PTO

(POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB

To engage the power to the cutting

deck or other attachments, pull

outward on the PTO knob. Push the

PTO knob inward to disengage the

power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged

(OFF) position when starting the engine, when

shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the

seat.

PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER

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The PTO lever is located on the left side of the

dashboard 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

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

kBRAKE _II1

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 setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to

activate the safety interlock switch when starting the

tractor.

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.

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 the moving shift

lever.

IMPORTANT: Never

force the shift lever. Doing

so may result in serious

damage to the tractor's

transmission.

Shift

Knob

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON 6

The cruise control button is located on

het ctod s 0anetot e;r,

ignition switch. Push the cruise control

button while traveling forward at a

desired speed. While holding the

button in, release pressure from the Jl_

drive pedal. This will engage the

cruise control and allow the tractor to

remain at that speed without applying

pressure to the drive pedal. Depress

the brake pedal or the drive pedal to

deactivate cruise control. Refer to the

OPERATION section of this manual for detailed

instructions regarding the cruise control feature.

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 MTD

Service 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, or PTO knob 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, or PTO knob in the

engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether

the brake lock is engaged. The PTO lever, or

PTO knob must be in the disengaged (OFF)

position to restart the engine.

• On units equipped with an electric PTO, the

safety interlock system wilt automatically shut

off the PTO if the PTO knob is moved into the

engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in

the REVERSE position.

• On units equipped with a manual PTO, the

safety interlock system wilt automatically shut

off the tractor's 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 TIR

• 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

STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Place the PTO lever, or PTO knob 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

,£t

NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP section of A_.

this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.

• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch. 41A

• Place the PTO lever, or PTO knob 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 will 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 into the

FAST position) to open up the choke plate on the

engine's carburetor.

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.

WARNING: Avoid sudden starts,

excessive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the

tractor without first placing the PTO lever,

or PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF)

position, depressing the brake pedal and

engaging the parking brake. If leaving the

tractor unattended, also turn the ignition

key off and remove the key.

• 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.

SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL

NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be

utilized in the forward direction.

• Place the shift lever in the FORWARD

position, then slowly depress the drive pedal

until the desired speed is achieved.

• Lightly depress the cruise control button.

• Whilecontinuingto holdthecruisebuttonin,

liftyourfootfromthedrivepedal(youshould

feetthecruiselatchengage).

• If properlyengaged,thecruisecontrolbutton

and thedrivepedalshouldlockin the down

position,andthetractorwillmaintainthesame

forwardspeed.

• Disengagethecruisecontrolusingoneof the

followingmethods:

Depressthe brakepedalto disengagethe

cruisecontrolandstopthetractor.

Lightlydepressthedrivepedal.

To changeto the reversedirectionwhenoperating

with cruise control,depressthe brake pedal to

disengagethecruisecontrolandbringthetractorto

a completestop.Thenplacethe shiftleverin the

REVERSEpositionanddepressthedrivepedal.

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 in excess of 15 degrees (a 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, or PTO knob 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 immediatelJz 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_

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 ELECTRIC PTO

(POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB (if so equipped)

Front View Pull Out Push In

! t

Figure 7

• Move the throttle control lever to the FAST

(rabbit) position.

• Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged

(ON) position. See Figure 7.

• 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 pushing the PTO knob inward

into the disengaged (OFF) position, the

tractor's engine will shut off.

IMPORTANT: The PTO knob cannot be in the

engaged (ON) position when the tractor is driving in

the reverse direction. The PTO knob must be in the

disengaged (OFF) position when the shift lever is in

REVERSE or the PTO will automatically shut off.

Refer to SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES in this

section.

ENGAGING THE PTO

(POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER (if so equipped)

• 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 is equipped with one of MTD's high

quality cutting decks. 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.

Front to Rear

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. All

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 deck.

• With the tractor parkedon a firm, level

surface,placethe lift leverin the top notch

(highestposition)androtatethebladenearest

the dischargechuteso thatit is parallelwith

thetractor.

• Measurethe distancefrom the front of the

bladetip to the groundand the rearof the

bladetiptotheground.Thefirstmeasurement

takenshouldbe between1/4"and3/8" less

thanthesecondmeasurement.Determinethe

approximatedistancenecessaryfor proper

adjustmentandproceed,if necessary,to the

nextstep.

Loosenthetwojam nutson the rearsideof

thedeckstabilizerbracket.SeeFigure8A.

Locatethetwolocknutsontheoppositeside

of the stabilizerbracket.See Figure8A.

Tightenthelocknutsto raisethefrontof the

deck;loosenthelocknutstolowerthefrontof

thedeck.

Retightenthe twojam nutsloosenedearlier

whenproperadjustmentisachieved.

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.

• 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 8B.

• 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.

J Lock

A Nuts

Stabilizer

Bracket

Deck

Hex Cap Screw

Deck Hanger Bracket

Frontto Rear Side to Side

Figure 8

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 engine service dealer.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat

adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left

and slide the seat forward or backwards. See Figure

9. Make sure seat is locked into one of the six

adjustment positions before operating the tractor.

Seat Adjustment Lever

Figure 9

STEERING ADJUSTMENT

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.

Hex Nut and Grease Fittting

Lock Washer (if so equipped) Pivot Bar

Axle. c:_ c:_

CC3 _

Jam Nut

Ball Joint

Figure 10

Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are

threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the

ball joint on the right side:

•Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at

the rear of the ball joint. See Figure 10.

• Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the

top of ball joint. See Figure 10.

• 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.

• 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.

Insert Dowelll II II ] eur,rinngar

Suppert

Plate I__L St

NOTE: Viewshownfrombeneathtractor, Shaft

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.

• Adjust if necessary.

• Remove the dowel inserted earlier before

attempting to operate the tractor.

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 12.

• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut

found on the right side of the brake assembly.

See Figure 12.

• Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the

brake disc and the brake puck at .011 ".

• Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier. !

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor.

1Hex Nut

Set Gap

Transmission

Figure 12

SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug

wire(s) and ground against the engine

before performing any 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 fellow instructions

carefully.

Changing Engine Oil

• Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from

the oil fill tube. See Figure 13.

Oil Fill Cap Protective Cap

Drain Hose

Oil Drain Valve

Oil Drain Port

NOTE: Single-cylinder engine shown.

Valvelocationwillvary withengine style,

Figure 13

Pop open the protective cap on the end of the

oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See

Figure 13.

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 13.

• 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 aseason. Spark plug 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.

CUTTING DECK REMOVAL

,_ WARNING: Before performing any

maintenance, move the PTO lever, or PTO

knob into the disengaged (OFF) position,

engage the parking brake, turn the ignition

key to the OFF position and remove the

key from the switch.

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.

• Move the PTO lever, or PTO knob into the

disengaged (OFF) position and engage the

parking brake.

To Li_ffAssembly

PTO Idler Pulley Bracket

(PTO engagement plate will

be located here on units

equipped w/a manual PTO)

Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the

bottom notch on the right fender.

Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket (PTO

engagement plate on manual PTO units) and

pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve

tension on the belt.

Remove the deck belt from around the electric

PTO clutch (the bottom portion of the engine

pulley on manual PTO units) and from around

the PTO idler pulley(s).

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 14.

• 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.

• Gently slide 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.

Deck Lift Arms

PTO Idler Pulley

PTO Belt

Electric PTO Clutch

rwill be

located here on units

equipped w/a manual PTO)

Deck

Stabilizer

Hooks _Bracket

Deck Stabilizer Rod

NOTE: Belt covers and othertractorcomponents not shown for clarity. 42-inchdeck shown

Figure 14

Front of Tractor

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.

Decks w/Electric PTO

• 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.

• Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the belt.

• Remove the PTO belt from the electric PTO clutch and from around the PTO idler pulley.

• Grasp the deck idler pulley and pivot it toward the left side of the deck to relieve tension on the deck

belt. Remove the belt from around all three spindle pulleys and the deck idler pulley.

• Route the new belts as shown in Figure 15. OEM belt part numbers are listed in the table on the

following page.

NOTE: 42-inch decks engaged with an electric PTO do NOT have a bottom belt or a center pulley.

Disregard these items in Figure 15 when routing a replacement PTO belt on tractor's so equipped.

• Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

Deck Idler Pulley

PTO Idler Pulley

PTO belt (Top)

Right Hand

Double PulleYuard )

Left Hand \

Double Pulley Center Pulley

Self-Tapping Screws

NOTE: Lefthandbeltcovernotshownfor clarity. 46-inchdeckshown.

Figure 15

42-inch decks w/manual PTO

• 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 16.

• Route the new belt as shown in Figure 16, 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

Belt Guard

Idler

PTO belt

h.,,---------- Deck Stop

(mounted on tractor)

PTO Engagement Plate

Right Hand Pulley

Left Hand Pulley

NOTE: Belt covers not shown for clarity.

Figure 16

PTO (Top) Belt

Deck (Bottom) Belt

42-Inch Deck

(Electric PTO)

754-0472

N/A

42-Inch Deck

(Manual PTO)

742-0485

N/A

46-Inch Deck

(Electric PTO)

754-0474

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 orde_

Upper Drive Belt

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

See Figure 17.

• 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 17.

Variable-speed Battery Tray

Opening Shift Lever

Rear Idler Pulley

Drive belt (Lower)

Drive belt (Upper)

Electric PTO Clutch

!! (if so equipped)

Engine Pulley

(Upper Portion)

Transmission Transmission Pulley

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

Lower Drive Belt

Front of Tractor -p_

Figure 17

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 through the

battery tray opening. See Figure 16.

•Remove the variable-speed pulley by

loosening the hex bolt that affixes 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.

NOTE: Jacking the rear of the tractor up off the

ground and securing it with jackstands at this point in

the procedure will ease the following steps, but is not

necessary.

• Remove the rear idler pulley from the double-

idler bracket while unrouting the belt from

around both the rear and the front idler pulley.

Refer to Figure 16.

• On units equipped with an electric PTO,

carefully unplug the tractor's wire harness

from the connector on the electric PTO clutch.

See Figure 17.

Hex Bolt o o

Electric

PTO Clutch"

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor,

Figure 18

•Remove the hex bolt from the center of the

engine pulley (or the electric PTO clutch on

units so equipped) and gently lower it off of

the engine crankshaft. Be careful not to lose

any washers or spacers which may be found

on top of the engine pulley or the electric PTO

clutch. See Figure 18. Return

•On units equipped with an electric PTO, the Bracket

engine pulley is located directly above the

electric PTO clutch. Lower the engine pulley

far enough to be able to remove the upper _==,_Clips

drive belt from around it C:Y

IMPORTANT: When remounting the engine

pulley or electric PTO clutch, 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.

• Reassemble by following the above steps in

reverse order.

• Reroute the new belt around the pulleys, belt

keepers and keeper pins 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 )edal. See Figure 19.

i_.=_ ")ouble-idler

Bracket

Hole_ Idler

_Adj. Rod

Front of Tractor

NOTE: View shown from above tractor,

Figure 19

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 20.

• 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 20.

• Remove the drive pedal return spring.

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

speed control assembly. See Figure 20.

Idler Place Wrenches Here

Drive Pedal Speed Control

Return Spring Assembly

Figure 20

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

il_ 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 21.

_Hex Flange Nut Block of Wood

Cutting Blade

Figure 21

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

nut that secures the blade to the spindle

assembly. See Figure 21.

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.

To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove

equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades

along the cutting edges. See Figure 22.

Sharpen the cutting edge straight across, parallel to

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

22.

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 22.

Worn Blade Edge 7

Blade Separation Wind Wing

Sharpen EdgeT-'Evenly

5/8.

Figure 22

It is extremely important that each cutting blade

edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade

balance. An unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive

vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause

damage to the tractor and result in personal injury.

The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round

shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from the heavy side

until it balances evenly.

When replacing the blade, be sure to install the

blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or

with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground

when the mower is in the operating position.

IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the

blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-

pounds and 90 foot-pounds.

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.

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

overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the

cutting deck to mow unevenly.

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 23 to determine if it is good or bad.

GOOD BAD

Figure 23

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.

PIVOT POINTS

Lubricate all pivot points (drive pedal, brake pedal, etc.) at least once a season with light oil.

LINKAGE

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive, brake and lift linkage at least once a season with SAE 30 engine oil.

STEERING GEAR

Lubricate the teeth of the steering gear with an all-purpose automotive grease every 25 hours of operation or

once a season.

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.

FRONT AXLES

Your tractor may be equipped with grease fittings on the ends of the front pivot bar. Refer Figure 10. Lubricate

both the left and the right front axles with a grease gun at least once a season.

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

position.

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 seat switch and the PTO switch. Make certain the actuator found on the

brake control assembly is fully depressing the button on the brake switch. The PTO

must be in the disengaged (OFF) position and the operator must be seated on the

tractor in order to start the engine, also.

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

fully charged.

Refer to operator's manual 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-

essary. 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

electrician'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.

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.

vacuum.

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

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

Always 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).

Model 609

Tractor Body

RED 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

751-0658A

30 751-0603

31 746-1085

746-1088

32 731-2269

731-2270

33 712-3027

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 tntek Twin)

Choke Knob/Cable Assemblyl-

(Units w/Kohler Single)

Hood Plenum (Units w/Kohler Single)$

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

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

lUnits with B&S Intek Single engines have NO choke knob/cable. The choke is activated with the throttle control.

SUnits with B&S Intek Single engines have NO hood plenum.

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if a part

numbered 700-xxxx is painted Powder

Black, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-0637.

MTD Red: 0638

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

Model 609

/.6

/40

_36

/47

REP.

NO.

PART

NO.

747-1130

683-0197

711-0332

712-0206

712-0431

712-3004A

712-3083

714-0104

714-0145

716-0106

720-0311

732-0874

732-0934

736-0275

736-0921

736-3019

736-3084

738-0138

738-0143

741-0225

741-0715

746-0968

747-1111

756-1154

783-0678

783-0720A

710-0260

Lift Assembly

REF. PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Deck Stabilizer Rod 28 710-0604A

Lift Shaft Assembly 29 710-0895

Clevis Pin, .5 x .78 30 731-1990

Hex Nut, 1/2-13 31 731-2104A

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 32 738-0155

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 33 783-0677

Hex Nut, 1/2-13 34 783-0685A

InternaICotter Pin 35 783-0715

Internal Cotter Pin 36 710-1268

E-ring 37 712-3027

Handle Grip 38 720-0309A

Torsion Spring 39 731-1989

Lift-assist Spring, 1.15 x 5.99 40 732-0499

(Found on Units w/46-inch Decks Only) 41 736-0175

Flat Washer, 5/16 42 736-0204

Lock Washer, 1/2 43 738-0137A

Flat Washer, .31 x 1.062 x .134 44 738-1007

Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06 45 783-0611

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .62 46 783-0738

Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16 47 783-0739

Hex Flange Bearing 48 783-0753

Snap Flange Bearing 49 757-0365A

Lift Cable, 16.16 757-0372

Lift Handle 50 735-0657

Roller Pulley 51 735-0656

Arm Lift 726-3046

Deck Stabilizer Bracket 52 714-0111

Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x .62 53 783-0891A

DESCRIPTION

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

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

Lift Lever Cover

Shift Lever Cover w/Cup Holder

Shoulder Screw, .437 x 1.62

Lift Adjustment Bracket

Fender

Seat Mounting Bracket

Screw, #10-16 x .375

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Seat Adjuster Grip

Spacer

Compression Spring, .41 x 1.5

Spring Washer, .265 x .562 x .025

Flat Washer, .344 x .62 x .03

Shoulder Screw, .340 x .285,1/4-20

Shoulder Screw, .50 x .50, 3/8-16

Seat Stop

Seat Pivot Bracket

Seat Adjustment lever

Seat Adjustment Selector

Seat, Radiant Yellow, Medium Back

Seat, Radiant Yellow, High Back w/Holes

LH Foot Pad

RH Foot Pad

Foot Pad Clips (Not Shown)

Cotter Pin

Deck Stop

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if a part

numbered 700-xxxx is painted Powder

Black, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-0637.

MTD Red: 0638

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

Model 609

40"

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

19 738-1001

20 741-0475

21 741-0656

22 738-0372

23 631-0027

24 731-0220

25 638-0019

638-0021

26 638-0020

638-0022

27 683-0128A

Steering Assembly

REF. PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Lower Frame Assembly 28 712-0431

Self-tapping Screw, 16-18x .625 29 714-0470

RH Pivot Support Bracket 30 726-0214

LH Pivot Support Bracket 726-0341

Pivot Bar Bracket 31 736-0162

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5) 32 736-0187

LH Drag Link 736-0316

RH Drag Link 33 736-0285

Jam Nut, 7/16-20 (Grade 2) 34 738-1011

Hex Nut, 3/8-24 (Grade 2) 35 741-0659

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 741-0660

Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20 36 634-0105A

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 634-0172

Steering Gear, 11/90 Ratio 734-0255

Steering Pinion Gear 734-1731

Ball Joint, 7/16-20 741-0487A

Lock Washer, 3/8 741-0706

Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06 37 734-2290

Steering Shaft, .625 OD x 24.4 38 783-0653C

Plastic Bushing, .38 ID 39 738-0143

Hex Flange Bearing, 5/8 40 736-0331

Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID 41 738-0140

Steering Wheel 42 736-0242

Steering Wheel Cap 43 710-0643

LH Axle Assembly, .625 Diameter 44 731-1291A

LH Axle Assembly, .625 /.750 Diameter 45 719-0525B

RH Axle Assembly, .625 Diameter 46 737-3000

RH Axle Assembly, .625 /.750 Diameter 47 710-1260A

Pivot Bar

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

Rim Only

Air Valve (Not Shown)

Tire Only, Square 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

Pivot Bar End Cap

Cast iron Pivot Bar (if so equipped)

Lube Fitting, 3/16 (if so equipped)

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .750

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.

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if a part

numbered 700-xxxx is painted Powder

Black, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-0637.

MTD Red: 0638

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

Model 609

_" 4

79 _58

\35

18\

36\

_ 9

_14 "16

_23

64 23

21 ">

91 81_

REP.

NO.

PART

NO.

783-1015

17840

618-0307C

631-0009

647-0045

656-0048

656-0051A

683-0251

710-0189

710-0227

710-0347

736-0272

710-0604A

710-0642

710-3011

711-0677

712-0241

712-0378

712-0431

712-0798

712-3004A

712-3008

714-0111

714-0149B

723-3018

725-1644

726-0320

732-0384

732-0525

732-0716

732-0963

736-0105

736-0140

736-0169

736-0275

736-0407

736-3010

738-0322

747-1122

747-1123A

747-1127

747-1156

711-0736

748-0372

754-0467

754-0468

756-0981

783-0637

DESCRIPTION

Shift Lever Support

Transaxle Mounting Bracket

Single-speed Transmission Assembly

Shifter Knob

Shift Lever

Variable-speed Pulley Assembly

Transmission Pulley, 8.5 x .5-36

Double-idler Bracket

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 3

Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75

Flat Washer, .51 x 1.0 x .060

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

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

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25

Ferrule, 5/16-18

Hex Nut, 3/8-24

Hex Nut, 7/16-20

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Hex Nut, 3/8-16

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Jam Nut, 3/8-16

Cotter Pin

Internal Cotter Pin

Ball Joint

Short Spring Switch

Insulator Nut Plate

Extension Spring, .62 Dia. x 6.12

Compression Spring Clip

Extension Spring, .59 OD x 4

Extension Spring, .50 Dia. x 6.37

(hooks to flange, 783-0650, in frame)

Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063

Flat Washer, .385 x .62 x .063

Lock Washer, 3/8

Flat Washer, 5/16

Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .602

Flat Washer, .407 x.812 x. 135

Shoulder Screw, .625 x .217

Brake Rod

Belt Guard

Idler Adjustment Rod, 3/8

Shift Rod

Adjustment Ferrule, 1/4-20 x 1.0

Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID

Variable-speed Belt

Drive Belt

Flat Idler, 2.75 OD

Shift Lever Support

REP. PART

NO. NO.

49 783-0667A

50 783-0669

51 783-0714

52 647-0031

53 647-0032

54 683-0266

55 712-0431

56 711-0736

57 711-1363

58 714-0104

59 732-0437

60 732-0955

61 735-0662

62 735-3049

63 736-0140

64 736-0187

65 736-0204

66 738-0155

67 738-0507B

68 741-0225

69 741-3065A

70 747-1137

71 747-1138

72 748-0413

73 748-0415A

74 783-0653B

75 783-0732

76 783-0773

77 783-0780

78 683-0304

79 783-1031

80 736-0242

81 710-0627

82 634-0177

634-0104

634-0077

734-0255

734-1873

734-1730

83 734-2290

84 710-0778

85 750-0556

86 710-1026

87 750-0768

88 710-1260A

89 710-1650

90 710-0859

91 736-0430

Drive System

DESCRIPTION

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

Extension Spring, .50 OD x 1.41

Drive Pedal Pad

Brake Pedal Pad

Flat Washer, .281 x .5 x .0625

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

Cruise Control Rod

Brake Lock Control Rod

Cruise Latch

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

Wheel Assembly Complete, 20 x 8 x 8

Rim Only

Air Valve (Not Shown)

Tire Only, 20 x 10 x 8, Square Shoulder

Tire Only, 20 x 8 x 8, Square Shoulder

Hub Cap

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

Spacer

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.75

Spacer

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

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

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.5

Flat Washer, .350 x 1.59 x .062

Model 609

12c

Units with 618-0307C

Transmission ONLY

_'_14

38_

RER PART

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

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

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

*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.

Model 609

.34

j13

fl0 /-14

. 15

_17

Hook spring,

Ref. 58, here

59j

Units

Equippedw/

-- ElectricPTO 68_.

71 _

j53

z 54

_55

j36

_65

j69

j 43

j20

> _51

.70 (PTO belt for

42" deck shown)

.49

.47

REP.

NO.

Power Take-off System

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

756-0639A

783-1003

712-3010

710-3180

732-0978

710-0642

736-0322

712-3004A

783-0653C

683-0301

683-0297

738-0982

717-1708

738-0785

736-0171

710-3157

710-3011

756-0627

783-0349

REF. PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 39 754-0472

Compression Spring, 1.31 x 3.0 754-0474

Spacer Cup, 1.50D 40 710-3144

Compression Spring, .66 OD x 1.5 41 710-3025

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.625 42 736-0105

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 43 710-0376

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20 44 712-3006

Wing Nut, 1/4-20 45 736-0119

12-volt Battery, 270 CCA 46 710-3029

Shoulder Screw, .5 x 1.25, 3/8-16 47 736-0171

Shoulder Screw, .625 x .5, 7/16-20 48 750-0956

Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062 49 756-0982A

Battery Strap 50 732-0735

Hitch Plate 51 647-0053

Safety Interlock Plunger Switch 52 711-1044

Lock Washer, 1/4 53 731-2111A

Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100Amp 54 736-0108

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 55 747-1112A

Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20 56 647-0046

Lower Frame Assembly 57 710-0650

Engine Pulley, 3.56 OD 58 732-0995

Electric Clutch Anti-rotation bracket 59 712-0229

Hex Nut, 5/16-18 60 783-0744A

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.75 (Grade 5) 61 748-0415A

Extension Spring, 1.20D x 3.638 62 738-0372

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .750 63 683-0302

Flat Washer, .45 x 1.25 x .164 64 714-0470

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 65 736-0140

Steering Support Bracket 66 732-0991

Idler Bracket Assembly (42-inch decks) 67 732-0990

Idler Bracket Assembly (46-inch decks) 68 732-0944

Shoulder Screw, .498 x 3.245, 3/8-16 69 736-0275

Electric PTO Clutch 70 754-0485

Shoulder Spacer, 1.38 x .445 x .36 754-0486

Lock Washer, 7/16 71 710-0831

Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.25 (Grade 5) 72 736-0277

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25 (Grade 5) 73 736-0322

Flat idler Pulley, 3.50D 74 736-3010

Battery Tray 75 736-0280

DESCRIPTION

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

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

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.0

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

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

Push Nut, 3/8

Engagement Stop Bracket

Spacer, 3/8 x 1.54

Shoulder Spacer

PTO Engagement Plate

Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.25

Flat Washer, .385 x .62 x .063

Belt Guard

Extension Spring, .75 x 5.39

Flat Washer, .344 x .688 x .065t

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

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

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 5.5

Flat Washer, 1.031 x 1.62 x .095*

Flat Washer, .45 x 1.25 x .17"

Flat Washer, .407 x .812 x. 135

Falt Washer, .395 x 1.12 x .10

*Found on units equipped with a Kohler engine ONLY.

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add

the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if a part

numbered 700-xxxx is painted Powder

Black, the part number 1o order would be

700-xxxx-0637.

MTD Red: 0638

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

Model 609 ,g_" "'_-,g

46-inch Deck

16 _See PTO breakdown

_55

:i:A double-pulley spindle is found in this location on 46-inch decks

engaged by electric PTOs only. Use 618-0240 on manual PTO decks.

42-inch Deck

38.

26.

18t

46Z

35 _

z 36

Cutting Decks

RED PART

NO. NO.

1 16606

2 618-0324

3 683-0198C

4 683-0254

5 683-0303

6 710-0520

7 710-0528

8 710-0604A

9 710-0751

10 710-0817

11 710-1122

12 710-1260A

13 711-0677

14 712-0417A

15 712-0431

16 712-3004A

17 712-3006

18 712-3009

19 712-3027

20 714-0104

21 714-0111

22 717-1553A

23 710-0578

24 726-0233

25 731-1032B

26 731-2231A

27 732-0306

28 732-0428A

29 734-0973

30 736-0105

31 736-0119

32 736-0270

33 736-0275

34 736-0416

35 738-0373

36 742-0616

37 746-0970

38 747-1116

39 747-1202

40 748-0324

41 783-1026

42 783-1027

43 731-1643A

44 712-3087

DESCRIPTION

Retainer Hook

Spindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia.

42-inch Deck Shell

Deck Adjustment Bracket w/Weld Nut

Deck Brake Assembly, 42-inch Deckst

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, 5/16-18t

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 1.12t

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 4.35t

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 .065t

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"t

Deck Release Pin

Deck Brake Rodt

Shoulder Spaced

RH Belt Guard Bracket

LH Belt Guard Bracket

Mulch Plug, 42-inch Decks

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

REP.

NO.

PART

NO.

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

753-0874

753-0873

753-0872

753-0871

DESCRIPTION

Hex Nut, 1/4-20

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0

Flat Washer, .28 x .74 x .063

RH Belt Cover Bracket

Reinforcement Spindle Plate

Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia.

Double Pulley Spindle Assembly :1:

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

Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Deck Brake Assembly, 46-inch Decks

RH Belt Cover

46-inch Deck Assembly Complete

(Electric PTO activated, w/o mulch kit)

42-inch Deck Assembly Complete

(Electric PTO activated, w/o mulch kit)

46-inch Deck Assembly Complete

(Manual PTO activated, w/o mulch kit)

42-inch Deck Assembly Complete

(Manual PTO activated, w/o mulch kit)

t Found on decks engaged by manual PTOs only.

Model 609

Briggs & Stratton

Intek Twin

6 j

2o_

(for choke)

37_

Kohler

Single-cylinder 18 _3

(deflector must

face forward)

/28

_ 26 24 _ 14 (deflectormust_ face forward)

23 _ _

Engine Accessories

Briggs & Stratton

Intek Single 37

j 34

_31

(deflector must

face forward)

RER 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

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

Self4apping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25

Hex Nut, 3/8-16

Exhaust Gasket (Intek Twin)

Hose Clamp

Lock Washer, 5/16

Flat Washer, .406 x ..875 x .059

Casing Clamp

Fuel Line Hose

Muffler Deflector

Muffler, Twin Inlet

RH Exhaust Pipe (Intek Twin)

LH Exhaust Pipe (Intek Twin)

Oil Drain Valve

Oil Drain Hose

REF.

NO.

PART

NO.

751-3142

783-0615

783-0625B

710-3206A

712-3086

721-0375

736-0607

751-0621

751-0617

712-0271

721-0208

732-0966

751B213146

751-0619

746-1084

746-1086

746-1087

722-0263

736-0300

DESCRIPTION

Oil Drain Cap

Muffler Heat Shield

Engine Heat Shield

Hex Cap Screw, M8-1.25 x 25

Flange Nut, M8-1.25

Exhaust Gasket (Kohler)

External Lock Washer, 5/16

Exhaust Pipe (Kohler)

Muffler, Single Inlet

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

Exhaust Gasket (tntek Single)

Extension Spring, .275 x 1.25

Casing Clamp

Exhaust Pipe (Intek Single)

Throttle/Choke Cable (Intek Single)

Throttle Cable (Intek Twin)

Throttle Cable (Kohler)

Foam (fits over fuel line)

Flat Washer, .406 x .875 x .059

Model 609 Electrical System

j14

18/19

Electric PTO harness shown. Manual PTO harness will vary slightly

t Found on tractors engaged

RED PART

NO. NO.

1 625-0051

2 629-0939

629-0944

3 629-0126

4 710-0599

5 712-3006

6 725-1426

7 725-1657A

8 725-1741

9 725-1743

725-1758

10 725-1745

11 725-1747

12 736-0222

13 736-0329

14 629-0309

15 725-1752

16 783-0462

17 725-3007A

18 729-0357

19 725-1381

20 629-0924

DESCRIPTION

Bulb/Socket Headlight Assembly

Wiring Harness w/o Ref. 14 (units w/Electric PTO)

Wiring Harness w/o Ref. 14 (units w/Manual PTO)

Harness Adapter, #18 x 5

Self Tapping 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 w/Hour Meter (shown)

Systems Indicator Monitor w/Ammeter

Ignition Key

Safety Plunger Switch (Seat)

External Lock Washer, 1/4

Lock Washer, 1/4

Headlight Harness

Electric PTO Switcht

Retainer Brackett

Positive Terminal Cover (Boot)

Fuse Holder

20-amp Fuse

Harness Adapter (for Kohler Engines)

by an electric PTO only.

Notes

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

OTRO_ BILT'__

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 shah 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.

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