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IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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

Riding Mower

Internal Bagging System

Model

13B-325-401

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operator’s Manual

FORM NO. 770-10077B.fm

(12/99)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Important Safe Operation Practices...................................................................3

Slope Gauge......................................................................................................6

Assembling Your Riding Mower.........................................................................7

Know Your Riding Mower...................................................................................9

Operating Your Riding Mower............................................................................11

Making Adjustments ..........................................................................................13

Servicing Your Rider Mower .............................................................................. 15

Maintaining Your Riding Mower .........................................................................17

Off-Season Storage........................................................................................... 19

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................20

Parts List............................................................................................................22

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new riding mower. It will help you assemble, prepare

and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the

equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on

the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or

an authorized dealer.

•You can locate the model plate by pivoting the cover upward and looking under the frame. A sample

model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial

number of the equipment in the space below.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or

maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line.

Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support

representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you

call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial

number in order to process your call .

MTD PRODUCTS INC

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

(Model Number) (Serial Number)

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

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 rider mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in

personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

Your rider 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. If you violate any

of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to casue cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

General Operation

•Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the

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.

•Turn 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 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.

•Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly

depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral

before attempting to start engine.

•Your mower is designed to cut normal residential

grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt

to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g.,

pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up

on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust

presenting a potential fire hazard.

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 in 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. Choose a low enough gear so that

you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

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.

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 children 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. 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.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners,

shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure

your vision of a child or other hazard.

•Remove key when machine is unattended to

prevent unauthorized operation.

Service

•Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other

fuels. They are extremely flammable and the

vapors are explosive.

a. Use only an approved container.

b. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the

engine running. Allow engine to cool at least

two minutes before refueling.

c. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any

spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may

cause a fire or explosion.

d. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and

other sources of ignition.

e. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel

vapors will accumulate in the area.

f. 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 original equipment specifications.

•Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

proper operation regularly. Use all guards as

instructed in this manual.

•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,

remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly

inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the

damage before restarting and operating the mower.

•Grass catcher components are subject to wear,

damage and deterioration, which could expose

moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For your

safety protection, frequently check components

and replace with manufacturer’s recommended

parts when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the

blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when

servicing blade(s).

•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and

service as required.

•Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during

operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down

before touching.

•Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds

are dangerous.

•Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.

Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm

the environment and the ecology.

a. Prior to disposal, determine the proper method

to dispose of waste from your local office of

Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling

centers are established to properly dispose of

materials in an environmentally safe fashion.

b. Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do

not use food or beverage containers that may

mislead someone into drinking from them.

Properly dispose of the containers immediately

following the draining of fluids.

c. DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground,

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

other body of water. Observe Environmental

Protection Agency regulations when disposing

of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries,

tires and other harmful waste.

•Illustrated below are the location and part numbers of all labels found on your rider mower. Please follow the

instruction on these labels. For replacement labels, please order by the part numbers.

LIFT HERE

777I20800

SECTION 2: SLOPE GUAGE

15°

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

A CORNER OF A BUILDING

OR A FENCE POST

FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE

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.

Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

WARNING

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

OPERATE RIDER MOWER SAFELY:

SECTION 3: UNPACKING & ASSEMBLING YOUR RIDER MOWER

•Remove all screws and staples from crate.

•Holding the sides of the crate firmly, lift the top of

the crate up and keep it aside. Avoid tire punctures.

•Remove and discard plastic bag covering the unit.

•Lift the rear of the mower and clear the bottom of

the crate. Repeat for the front.

•Be sure parking brake is disengaged; roll unit out of

the crate’s way.

Loose Parts

•Remove loose parts from the grass catcher and/or

the crate very carefully. Refer to Figure 1.

1. Mulching plug & side-discharge chute

2. Oil drain sleeve

3. Bumper (optional)

4. Ignition keys (not shown)

5. Operator’s manual (not shown)

Figure 1

Attaching Battery Cables

The battery is located under the hood assembly above

the left rear wheel. Refer to Figure 3 .

•To access the battery, lift the hood assembly from

the left side of the hood only. Stand on the right side

of the unit and pivot the hood assembly towards

you until fully opened. See Figure 2 .

CAUTION: Do not lift the hood assembly by the two

vent openings located behind the seat.

Figure 2

•Remove both wing nuts securing the battery and

cover to the battery hold-down rods. See Figure 3 .

•Remove red and black insulation caps from battery

terminals. See Figure 3

•Remove battery terminal screws with a Phillips

screw driver or a 10 mm. socket wrench.

•Attach the red battery cable to the positive terminal

(marked +), and the black battery cable to the

negative terminal (marked -) on the battery. See

Figure 3 .

•Align the cables with the slots in the battery cover

and tighten the screws on the battery terminals.

WARNING: Press the battery cables

against side of battery so that these do not

make contact with flange of rider frame

when it is opened or closed.

•Reassemble the battery cover to the hold-down

rods on two ends with the two wing nuts removed

earlier. Check to ensure that the cables pass easily

through slots in cover.

•Place your right hand on the left side of the seat and

slowly lower the hood assembly untill it is fully

closed.

CAUTION: Do not place your hand around the bottom

edge of the hood assembly; it may get pinched between

the hood assembly and grass catcher or the frame rail.

Figure 3

Attaching Side-Discharge Chute

Your riding mower is shipped to you with the grass

catcher fully assembled on the unit. A side-discharge

chute and a mulching plug are included as loose parts.

Follow the instructions below to attach the side-

discharge chute.

WARNING: Do not operate the mower if

any one of the grass catcher, discharge

chute or mulching plug is not firmly

installed on the mower.

Side-Discharge

Chute

Bumper

Oil Drain

Sleeve

Mulching

Plug

Vent

Opening

Hood Assembly

Battery

Cable

Battery

Rider

Frame

Wing

Positive

Wing

Nut Negative

Terminal

Cover

Nut

Terminal

•Pivot the hood assembly up and lower the cutting

height adjustment lever to the lowest position.

•Remove the two wing nuts (A and B in Figure 4 )

from two ends of the grasscatcher chute.

•Loosen the two wing nuts (C and D in Figure 4 ) in

the middle of the chute. Do not remove. All four

wing nuts hold the chute to the deck frame.

•Slide the grasscatcher chute to the right and out of

the deck frame. Slide the side-discharge chute in

and place it on the deck so that the four wing nut

positions align with those on the deck.

•Reinsert wing nuts A and B. Tighten to secure.

Tighten the two wing nuts C and D.

Figure 4

Attaching Mulch Plug

While operating your rider mower, you have three

options: (i) to collect grass clippings in the grass

catcher, (ii) to discharge grass clippings on the side, or

(iii) to mulch grass and recirculate clippings back to the

lawn. For the third option, attach the mulching plug to

the side-discharge chute and then to the deck.

•Put two hex bolts through the mulching plug at the

respective openings. See Figure 5 .

Figure 5

•Place speed nuts over the hex bolts.

•Insert the plug into the side-discharge chute

aligning the two slots on two sides of the side-

discharge chute with those on the mulching plug.

•To attach the mulching plug now to the unit, follow

instructions on previous page to attach side-

discharge chute to the deck.

•Place wing nut on each of the hex bolts and thread

a few turns. See Figure 5 . Check that the mulch

plug is aligned correctly within the discharge chute.

•Tighten both wing nuts

Attaching Bumper (Optional)

•Remove bumper from the grass catcher.

•Loosen and remove the two hex bolts and lock nuts

from the front rail on the rider mower. See Figure 6 .

•Align the two holes on the bumper tube with the

corresponding holes on the rider frame (from where

you removed the hardware). See Figure 6.

•Re-insert the two hex bolts through the bumper and

the rider frame and secure with the two lock nuts.

See Figure 6 .

Figure 6

Attaching Hitch Plate (Optional)

The hitch plate, if equipped, was loosely attached to the

rear frame of the rider for shipping purposes.

•Loosen the nut attaching the hitch plate to the

frame and swing the plate outward. Make sure that

the wider side of the hitch plate aligns with the rear

frame as shown in Figure 7 .

•Remove the hex bolt, lock washer and hex nut from

the other end of the rear frame. Save the hardware.

•Align the hole on the hitch plate with the

corresponding hole on the rear frame assembly

(from where you removed the hardware).

•Re-insert the hex bolt through the hitch plate and

the rear frame. Secure with the lock washer and

hex nut removed earlier. See Figure 7 . Tighten

both sets of hardware.

Figure 7

Grass Catcher

Chute

Side-

Discharge

Chute

Wing

Nut A

Wing

Nut D

Wing

Nut B

Wing

Nut C

Side Discharge Chute

Mulching

Wing Nut

Speed

Nut

Plug

Hex Bolt

Lock

Nut

Bumper

Hex Bolt

Rider Frame

Rail

Rear

Hitch Plate Hex Bolt

Lock

Washer

Hex

Frame

Nut

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR RIDER MOWER

Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your rider mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various

controls and adjustments. The operation of any rider mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the

operator’s eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while

performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Figure 8

Throttle/Choke Control

Use to regulate the engine speed and to start the

engine.

“Go” Pedal

Use to regulate the ground speed of the rider mower.

Ignition Switch

Use to turn the engine ON or OFF.

Shift Lever

Use to change direction of the mower.

Grass Fill Level Indicator

Use to determine the level of grass clipping in the bag

and when to stop and empty it.

Parking Brake

Use to stop the mower from moving while parked.

Blade Engagement Pedal

Use to engage or disengage the blade.

Blade Lock

Use to lock blade at the engaged position.

Side Discharge

Chute

Cutting

Deck

Ignition

Switch

Steering Wheel

Shift Lever

Cutting Height

Pedal Brake

Pedal

Grass Fill Level

Indicator

LeverAdjustment

Throttle/Choke

Control

Blade Engagement

Pedal

Seat

Battery

Engine

Grass

Parking

Brake

Blade

Pedal

Blade

Lock

Hood

“Go”

Engagement

Catcher

Assembly

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

Use to raise and lower the cutting deck which

determines the cutting height.

Brake Pedal

Use to stop the mower’s forward or reverse motion.

Stopping Mower

•Release blade engagement pedal all the way.

•Release the "Go" Pedal and depress the brake

pedal.

•When the mower comes to a complete stop, place

the shift lever in neutral.

•Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the

parking brake knob.

•Turn the ignition key to OFF position and remove

the key.

Safety Interlock

This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for

your protection. The interlock safety switches are

connected to the brake pedal, the blade engagement

pedal, the shift lever, and the seat.

The purpose of the safety interlock system is threefold:

a. to prevent the engine from starting unless the

brake pedal is depressed and the blade

engagement pedal is disengaged;

b. to shut off the engine if the blade pedal is not

disengaged when the shift lever is put into

reverse; and

c. to shut the engine off when the operator leaves

the seat without engaging the parking brake.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious

injury, do not operate the rider mower if

the interlock system is malfunctioning.

•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

placing hands or feet near blade(s).

•Before leaving operator's position, disengage

blade(s), place the shift lever in neutral, engage

parking brake, shut engine off and remove key.

Using Shift Lever

The shift lever is used to regulate the direction of your

rider mower. It can be set at forward, neutral, or reverse

settings. These settings, marked as F, N,and R

respectively, are located next to the shift lever on the

unit. See Figure 9.

•Before you move the shift lever to any of the

positions, depress the brake pedal and stop the

unit. Keep your foot on the brake pedal.

Figure 9

•Move the lever outwards (left) to remove the

locking pin from the lever and slide the lever to the

position desired. Look at the rear and make sure

the path is free of obstacles before positioning the

shift lever to the reverse.

•Do not force the shift lever. If it does not shift,

release the brake pedal slightly to line up the

shifting collar in the transmission, then try to move

the shift lever.

•Slowly release the brake pedal and take your foot

off the pedal. Always make sure that there is no one

in the way when you run the mower.

Grass Fill Level Indicator

This indicator was designed to add convenience to your

riding mower. While the mower is running, air will flow

through the discharge chute and into the grass catcher.

If the grass catcher is empty, air flows through easily

pushing the ball up. If the grass catcher is full, air does

not flow through it allowing the ball to fall. So if you see

the ball in the grass catcher fill level indicator falling

down, you should stop the mower and empty the bag.

Cutting

Height

Shift

Lever

CHOKE

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR RIDER MOWER

Using Throttle/Choke Control

The throttle/choke control is used to increase or

decrease the speed of the engine.The FAST and the

SLOW positions are marked with illustrations of a rabbit

and a turtle respectively. See Figure 9.

•For normal operation and when using a grass

catcher, move the throttle/choke control to the

FAST position.

•For maximum charging of the battery and also for a

cooler engine while running, move the throttle/

choke control to the FAST position.

•For transport and to tow pull-behind attachments,

move the throttle/choke control to the SLOW

position.

•Do not adjust the governor to increase or decrease

the engine speed. The governor is set at the factory

for maximum engine performance, and should not

be altered.

Using Parking Brake

To engage parking brake

•Completely push the brake pedal down and stop

the unit.

•With your right foot on the brake pedal, move the

shift lever to the neutral position.

•Continuing to hold down the brake pedal with your

right foot, pull up the parking brake knob. Make

sure the parking brake holds the unit.

•Release the brake pedal. Stop the engine and

remove the ignition key. Now your rider mower is

parked.

To release the parking brake

•Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake will be

automatically disengaged.

Before Starting

Service the engine with gasoline as described in the

engine manual. Check the oil level.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or

when engine is running or hot. Do not

smoke while filling up the gasoline tank.

Starting Engine

•Attach the wire to the spark plug.

•Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.

•Set throttle/choke control in the CHOKE position

(all the way forward).

•Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.

•Turn the ignition key to the START position. As

soon as the engine starts, let the key return to the

ON position.

•Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE position

and into FAST throttle position.

Starting Mower

•Depress the brake pedal so that the parking brake

is disengaged.

•Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or the

REVERSE position as you desire. Look to the rear

and check before backing up.

•Release the brake pedal.

•Depress the "Go" Pedal.

•To stop, release the "Go" Pedal and depress the

brake pedal.

•Press the blade engagement pedal downward until

the blades are turning.The blades can be engaged

either while the mower is in motion or while it is

standing.

NOTE: Your rider mower is equipped with a blade lock

to keep the blade engaged without the operator having

to depress the blade pedal continuously. See Figure 8.

•To engage the blade lock: While pressing down

on the blade pedal, push the blade lock down with

your heel. It should click into the “blade engaged”

position. To disengage the blade lock, simply push

down on the blade pedal and release the lock.

WARNING: When the blades are engaged,

keep feet and hands away from the

discharge opening, the blades or any part

of the deck.

Stopping Mower

•Release blade engagement pedal all the way.

•Release the "Go" Pedal and depress the brake

pedal.

•When the mower comes to a complete stop, place

the shift lever in neutral.

•Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the

parking brake knob.

•Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key.

NOTE: Do not leave the key in the ON position when

you are not operating the mower. Such action will drain

the battery dead.

To Empty Grass Catcher

•Stop the mower completely, pull up on the

parking brake knob and take the ignition key out.

Get off the operator’s seat.

•Pivot the hood assembly up. Pull up the

grasscatcher bag by the handle and take it to the

proper disposal site. See Figure 10 .

•Hold the bag away from your body. Push down

on the bag lever and let the bottom section of

the bag fall downwards. The grass clippings

will be disposed of from the bottom. See

Figure 10 .

•Tap the bag on the ground so that the three legs

of the bag press against the ground. The bag

lever should snap close while you push the bag

downwards.

•Replace the bag on to the mower making sure

the bag is placed on the flange on top of the

discharge chute. Pivot the hood assembly down.

Figure 10

Using The Mower

Observe safety rules listed on pages 3-5 of this manual

for safe operation of your mower.

•Before mowing, make sure that the cutting deck is

leveled. For deck adjustment, refer to page 14.

•You can engage the blade by pressing on the blade

engagement pedal with your left foot while sitting

on the operator’s seat.

•When mowing an area for the first time, watch out

for objects lying on the grass. If you strike a foreign

object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark

plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any

damage. Repair the damage before operating it

again.

•Avoid scalping the lawn by adjusting the cutting

height upwards and/or sharpening the blades.

•Mow at full throttle. Learn the terrain on which you

are mowing. For best mowing results, mow only

when the grass is dry.

•The recommended mowing pattern is given below:

•Mow grass often and in regular intervals so that you

can cut only 1/3 of the grass blade in one mowing.

•To empty grass bag, stop the mower completely,

engage the parking brake, and turn the ignition off.

This will prevent the hot engine exhaust gas from

browning the grass.

•Many communities no longer haul grass clippings

to landfills. Composting the clippings from your

grass catcher is a viable solution. For this you will

have to empty the grass catcher at the designated

composting site.

•Your rider mower is equipped with a mulching plug

to mulch the grass and recycle into the lawn instead

of collecting in the grasscatcher bag.

•Mulch only when the grass is dry. Mulching wet

grass may damage the underside of the deck

because wet grass tends to stick to it. Clean deck

thoroughly if you mulch wet grass.

•For effective mulching, overlap mowing paths so

that the clippings are distributed evenly.

Bag Handle

here

Push

Grass Catcher

Bag

Hood

Assembly

SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Do not at any time make any

adjustment to riding mower without first

stopping engine and disconnecting spark

plug wire.

Brake Pedal

During normal operation of the rider mower, the brake

is subject to wear and tear. Check the brake

periodically by carrying out the following test:

•Release the parking brake and place the rider

mower in neutral. Depress the brake pedal and try

to roll the rider mower. The tractor should not move.

If the tractor moves, adjust the brake.

WARNING: Do not adjust the brake while

the engine is running. Be sure to block the

wheels of the rider mower before making

any adjustments on the brake cable.

Adjustment to the brake pedal is made at the cable end.

See Figure 11 .

•Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off.

•Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest position.

•Pivot the hood assembly up and remove the

grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute or

the mulching plug from the mower.

•Disconnect wire from the spark plug.

•Locate the brake cable on the right side under the

front housing. See Figure 11 .

•Using a pair of 1/2” wrenches, loosen the jam nuts

and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward

to loosen. See Figure 11 inset.

•Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is

reached.

•Unlock the parking brake and repeat the test

described above. Readjust if necessary.

“Go” Pedal

Adjustment to the "Go" Pedal is made at the cable end.

See Figure 11 .

•Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off.

•Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest position.

•Pivot the hood assembly up and remove the

grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute or

the mulching plug from the mower.

•Disconnect wire from the spark plug.

•Locate the speed control cable under the front

housing. See Figure 11 .

•Loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to

tighten or thread inward to loosen as shown.

•Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is

reached.

•Reconnect the spark plug wire and pivot the hood

assembly down.

Cutting Height

The deck cutting height adjustment lever is located on

the hood assembly. For a representation of the cutting

height positions, refer to Figure 9.

•Pull the lever out of the slot and slide it upward or

downward to the desired cutting height.

•Lower the cutting height to mow close to the

ground.

•Raise the deck height to the highest position when

you ride on a sidewalk or a road.

•To mow tall or thick grass, move the cutting height

adjustment lever to the highest position and cut.

Then move the lever to a lower position and cut

again.

Figure 11

Speed Control

Cable

Brake

Cable

Cable*

Jam Nuts

Lock Washer

Frame

Tighten

Loosen

*Same type of adjustment on both cables

(only one shown here)

Seat Position

The seat position on the rider mower can be adjusted to

maximize the operator’s convenience.

•Stop the mower completely and engage the parking

brake. Turn ignition off.

•Pivot the hood assembly up.

•Loosen the four self-tapping screws on the bottom

of the seat.

•Slide the seat forward or backward in the slot, and

position it as desired. Retighten the four screws.

Blade Brake/PTO

The blade engagement pedal should be adjusted so

that if you depress it about 3/4” from the front of the slot,

it should start engaging the deck belt. The PTO (power

take off) switch is located in the blade brake slot on the

left side of the upper frame. See Figure 12 . The brake

engagement pedal needs to make contact with the PTO

switch for the engine to start.

Under normal operation, the blade engagement pedal

should not require frequent adjustment. However,

perform the following test periodically and make sure

that it is in fine working condition.

•Pivot the hood assembly up and check if there is

enough slack on the deck engagement cable.

•Depress the blade engagement pedal (about 3/4

inch) and check if the belt is engaging.

•If the cable is tight or too loose or the belt is not

engaging, adjust the deck engagement cable.

NOTE: The deck engagement cable will be correctly

adjusted when the cable moves approximately 1/2” off

center line in both directions.

Adjustment to the blade brake will have to be made at

the cable end. See Figure 12.

Figure 12

•If the belt is slipping when you depress the blade

engagement pedal about 3/4”, loosen the two hex

nuts on the cable. See Figure 12.

•If the belt is engaging sooner than when the blade

engagement pedal is 3/4” from the PTO switch,

tighten both hex nuts on the cable. See Figure 12.

•Repeat the blade engagement test and readjust if

necessary.

•Pivot the hood assembly back.

Wheel Alignment

The front wheels should toe-in 1/16-5/16 inch. To adjust

toe-in, follow these steps:

•Remove the 3/8’’ hex nut which holds the ball joint

to the steering segment. See Figure 13.

•Adjust the ball joint in or out until the wheels toe-in

approximately 1/16-5/16" (Dimension ‘‘B’’ should

be approximately 1/16-5/16" less than dimension

‘‘A’’). See Figure 13.

•Replace the ball joint into the steering segment,

and replace the 3/8’’ hex nut.

Figure 13

Adjusting the Deck

IMPORTANT:

Perform adjustments to the deck on a flat,

level surface. Before continuing with deck adjustment,

check air pressure in all four tires. Recommended air

pressure is 12 psi. Please note that the valve stems on

this rider mower are on the inside of the front wheels

and on the outer side of the rear wheels.

•Lift the hood assembly and remove grass catcher

from the rider mower. Place the deck in the highest

position.

•Inspect rear of deck. The front of the deck should

be approximately 1/4” to 3/8” lower than the rear of

the deck. To maintain that, you may have to adjust

the deck pitch. If the deck is contacting the cable

bracket on the front of the transmission, you will

have to adjust the rear deck height. Follow the

steps on next page for adjustments.

Deck Hex

Nut

PTO

Switch

Blade Engagement

Pedal

Engagement

Cable

Steering

front

1/16-5/16’’ less than A

Segment

Washer

Lock

Tie

Rod

Ball

Joint

Hex Nut

•Completely loosen, but do not remove, the top hex

nut out of the three hex nuts that hold the hex bolt

and the ferrule on the deck hanger link assembly.

Do not try to loosen or tighten the bottom nut.

•Thread the middle nut as far down as possible.

•When desired adjustment is reached, retighten the

two nuts. Adjust both sides if necessary.

Figure 14

SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR RIDER MOWER

Belt Replacement

There are two drive belts and one deck belt in your rider

mower; follow the description below to identify the belts.

1. The lower drive belt goes from the variable speed

pulley to the transmission pulley.

2. The upper drive belt goes from the variable speed

pulley to the upper sheave of engine pulley.

3. The deck belt goes from the deck pulley to the

lower sheave in engine pulley.

•Periodically check to see if these belts are too loose

or damaged through wear and tear. If so, replace

with new belt.

Deck Belt

•Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition off.

Pivot the hood assembly up and remove the grass

catcher. Remove the spark plug wire.

•Put the deck at the lowest cutting height by

adjusting the cutting height adjustment lever to the

lowest position.

•Using a 1/2” socket wrench, remove two self-

tapping screws, lock washer and hex nut that hold

the deck belt cover to the deck. See Figure 15 . For

this, you will have to work from the top left side of

the mower. Remove the belt cover.

Figure 15

Link

Ferrule

Deck

Height

Lever

Hanger

Do not adjust hex nut

Loosen hex nuts

to adjust

Deck

Deck Belt

Self-Tapping

Screw

Cover

Belt

Pulley

Idler

Pulley

Belt

Hex

Nut

Lock

Hex

Keeper Keeper “A”

Imaginary

Line

Washer

Nut

•Using a 9/16” wrench, loosen the hex nut on the

idler pulley. See Figure 15.

•Remove belt from around deck pulley, idler pulley,

and the engine pulley.

•Place the new belt around the deck pulley and the

engine pulley making sure that the belt is routed

inside the belt keepers. There are two belt keepers

under the grass catcher, one on the idler and the

other under the deck belt cover. See Figure 15.

•Reinstall deck belt cover and secure with two self-

tapping screws, lock washer and hex nut.

NOTE: Belt keeper “A” must be mounted on the outside

of the belt.

•Make sure to align the belt keeper in line with the

frame. See Figure 15.

NOTE: An imaginary line between the belt keeper and

idler pulley should be parallel to frame. See Figure 15.

•Replace the grass catcher and pivot the hood

assembly back.

Lower Variable Speed Belt

•Remove the rear deck belt guard following first five

steps for deck belt removal. Remove belt from the

engine pulley.

•Push the spring loaded idler, located on the left side

of the transmission, to the right. Remove belt from

around the idler and then the transmission pulley.

See Figure 16 .

Figure 16

•Using a 9/16” socket, remove bolt, spacer and the

flat washer from the variable speed pulley. See

Figure 16 .

•Drop the pulley down and remove the belt.

•Replace new belt and reassemble following above

instructions in reverse order.

•Make sure that the belt is routed inside of belt

keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in the

same location from where it was removed.

Upper Variable Speed Belt

•Remove the engine pulley using a 9/16” socket

wrench with a 6” extension. The engine pulley is

located in front of the transmission.

•Drop the engine pulley down and remove the belt

from around it.

•Push the idler bracket to the right and remove the

belt. See Figure 16 .

•Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order.

Fuse Replacement

The fuse is located next to the spark plug under the rear

frame. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. If the fuse

blows, the source problem must be corrected or the

new fuse will blow again.

•Check for loose connections in the fuse holder and

replace holder if necessary. A dead short may be in

the cranking or charging circuit where insulation

may have rubbed through and exposed bare wire.

•Replace the wire or repair with electrician’s tape if

the wire strands have not been damaged. Also look

for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by

the exhaust pipe or muffler, or rubbed against a

moving part.

•Stop the rider mower and engage the parking

brake. Remove ignition key.

•Pivot the hood assembly up. Disconnect the spark

plug wire and ground it.

•Pull the fuse out of the lead wire.

•Replace with new automotive fuse.

•Make sure to reconnect the spark plug wire before

pivoting the hood assembly back.

Spring

Loaded

Idler

Variable Speed Pulley

Spring

Loaded

Idler

Transmission

Pulley

Deck Belt

SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER MOWER

General Recommendations

•Always observe safety rules when performing any

maintenance.

•The warranty on this rider mower does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator abuse

or negligence. To receive full value from the

warranty, operator must maintain the rider mower

as instructed in this manual.

•We do not recommend the use of pressure

washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These

may cause damage to electrical components,

spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use

of water may shorten life of your rider mower and

reduce its serviceability.

WARNING: Always stop engine and

disconnect spark plug wire before any

maintenance or adjustments.

Cutting Blade

Removal

WARNING: Protect your hands by

wearing heavy gloves or using a rag to

grasp the cutting blade.

•Remove the 5/8’’ hex flange nut which holds the

blade to the blade spindle.

•Remove blade from the spindle. See Figure 17.

Figure 17

Sharpening

•When sharpening the blade, follow the original

angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important

that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of

grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An

unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration

when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage

to the mower and/or cause personal injury.

•The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it

on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from

the heavy side until it balances evenly.

Reassembly

•Before reassembling the blade to the unit, lubricate

the spindle with light oil (or engine oil).

•Be sure to properly align “star” fitting on blade with

“star” on spindle.

•When replacing the blade, be sure to install the

blade with the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or

with part number) facing the ground when the

mower is in the operating position.

•Blade Mounting Torque: 70/90 foot-pounds

maximum.

NOTE: To ensure safe operation, all nuts and bolts

must be checked periodically for correct tightness.

Oil Drain Sleeve

Your rider mower has a plastic oil drain sleeve, packed

with the loose parts, for draining oil from the crankcase.

•To drain the oil, snap small end of the oil drain

sleeve onto oil sump. See Figure 18.

•Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable

container.

Figure 18

Engine

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine

maintenance instructions.

•Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate

engine manual packed with your unit. Read and

follow instructions carefully.

•Poor engine performance and flooding usually

indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced.

Service air cleaner as per the engine manual.

Clean frequently under extremely dusty conditions.

Spindle

Blade

Flange Nut

Deck

Oil Drain

Sleeve

•The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap

reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is

recommended at the start of each mowing season.

Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap

specifications.

NOTE: Your rider engine is equipped with a resistor

spark plug, When replacing plug, make sure to use

resistor type.

Lubrication

See Figure 19 for an illustration of the lube points

described below.

Figure 19: Lubrication Chart

Blade Assembly

•Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle only

while reassembling the blade either after

sharpening or replacement.

Pivot Points

•Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a

season.

Steering Shaft and Gear

•Lubricate steering shaft and spline at least once a

season with light oil.

•Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears with

automotive multi-purpose grease every 25 hours of

operation or once a season.

Linkage

•Lubricate all deck linkage and height adjustment

linkage with a light oil.

Front Wheels

•Lubricate at least once a season with automotive

multi-purpose grease.

Engine

•Maintain the engine as recommended in the

separate engine manual.

Cleaning Engine

•Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the

machine with clean cloth.

•Clean the underside of the blade housing after

each mowing. Do not let clippings or debris

accumulate around the blade which may cause rust

on the deck.

•Using a brush or cloth, remove grass, chaff or

debris from the finger guard on the engine daily to

prevent overheating of the engine. Do not clean

with a forceful spray of water since water

contaminates the fuel system.

•Keep the governor linkage, springs and controls

free of debris.

•If engine muffler is equipped with spark arrester

screen, remove and clean the screen regularly.

Replace if damaged or plugged with debris.Clean

muffler area and remove any grass or other debris

before operating the unit.

Fuel Filter

Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel

filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or

discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter

through your engine authorized service dealer.

Lube

(before

reassemby)

Lube

Viewed from the bottom

Lube

SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer

than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.

Rider Mower

•Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.

•Lubricate all pivot points. Wipe the entire

machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.

•Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next

to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

•When storing any type of power equipment in an

unventilated or metal storage shed, care should

be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light

oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any

chains, springs, bearings and cables.

Battery

•Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of

its charge each day when the unit is not used.

NEVER store battery without a full charge.

Recharge battery before returning to service or

every two months, whichever occurs first.

•When storing unit for extended periods,

disconnect battery cables and remove the battery

from the unit.

•Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head

fins, blower housing, rotating screen and muffler

area.

Engine

•Refer to the engine manual for storage

instructions. Make sure to store the engine

properly so that your equipment can work

smoothly afterwards.

SECTION 10: TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Trouble Possible Cause Remedial Action

Excessive vibration 1. Bent or damaged blade

2. Bent blade.

1. Stop engine immediately. Check all

pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for

tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or

replace any damaged parts.

2. Stop engine immediately. Replace

damaged blade. Only use original

equipment blades.

Mower will not

discharge grass or

leaves uncut strips

1. Engine speed low.

2. Speed selection.

3. Cutting height set too low.

4. Blades short or dull.

1. Throttle must be set at full throttle.

2. Use lower ground speed. Slower the

ground speed, better the quality of cut.

3. Raise the deck.

4. Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip

problem only).

Broken Belt 1. Sudden stop or shock load to belt

2. Incorrect belt used

3. Belt engaged abruptly

4. Defective or damaged belt

1. Inspect rider for cause such as foreign

objects stuck in between deck and frame or

belt path. Remove obstruction and check

for damage. Replace belt if needed.

2. Replace with proper belt. Check Parts list

in this manual for correct part number.

3. Engage belt slowly by depressing the

blade engagement pedal slowly.

4. Replace with proper belt. Follow

instructions in Service and Adjustments

section.

Belt comes off 1. Belt too loose; stretched

2. Broken or weak idler spring

1. Readjust belt. Replace if needed. Follow

instructions for belt replacement in the

Service and Adjustments section.

2. Replace. Order with correct part number

from Parts List in this manual.

Belt shreds 1. Belt guides or guards incorrectly adjusted

2. Pulleys not aligned

3. Pulley rusted or in otherwise bad condition;

frozen bearing

1. Adjust belt guides and guards so that these

are approximately 1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt

when engaged.

2. Realign pulleys to be within approximately

1/16 inch of each other. Check with straight

edge. Make sure fastening hardware is

tight.

3. Replace pulleys. Order with correct part

number from the Parts List in this manual.

Adjust new pulleys to 1/16 inch.

For repairs beyond those listed in the Trouble-Shooting chart above, please contact an authorized

service dealer or call Yard-Man Customer Service at 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310.

Engine will not crank 1. Safety switch button not depressed

2. Battery installed incorrectly

3. Battery dead or weak.

4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker

5. Engine ground wire loose.

1. There are two switches in the starting

circuit of your unit. Make sure that the

actuator is fully depressing both switch

buttons. Brake pedal must be depressed

and blade engagement pedal disengaged.

2. Install the battery with negative terminal

attached to the black ground wire. Attach

the positive terminal to the red wire which

goes to the solenoid. Charge the battery

fully before installation.

3. Check fluid level in battery. If fluid level is

low, fill to just below split rings with water.

Charge with 6 Amp. charger until fully

charged. If this does not work, replace

battery.

4. Replace fuse following instructions on

page 16.

5. Make sure the black ground wire runs from

engine to frame or mounting bolt.

Engine cranks but will

not start 1. Throttle/choke not in starting position.

2. No fuel to the carburetor

3. Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged

4. No spark to spark plug

5. Faulty spark plug

6. Dirty air cleaner

1. Check owner's guide for correct position

for throttle control/choke for starting.

2. Gasoline tank empty. Fill with gasoline.

3. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if

necessary.

4. Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect

lead. Hold spark plug lead away from

engine block about 1/8". Crank engine.

There should be a spark. If not, have

engine repaired at authorized engine

service dealer.

5. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark

plug lead to spark plug. Ground the spark

plug body against the engine block. Crank

the engine. The spark plug should fire at

the electrode. Replace if it does not.

6. If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may

not start. Clean or replace as

recommended by the engine

manufacturer.

Engine smokes 1. Engine oil has been overfilled

2. Dipstick not seated or broken

3. Engine loses crankcase vacuum

1. Check oil level.

2. Replace defective part.

3. Engine breather defective. Replace.

Trouble Possible Cause Remedial Action

SECTION 11: PARTS LIST

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1 731-1869 Steering Wheel: 4 Spoke

2 731-1904 Steering Wheel Cap

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1 731-1877 Steering Column: Black

2 731-1918 Control Knob

3 712-0142 Hex Nut 8-32

4 710-3217 Pan Head Machine Screw #8-32

5 710-0599 Hex Screw TT 1/4-20 x .50”

6710-0514 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0”

7712-0431 Lock Nut

8749-1099 Bumper Tube*: Front

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 Yard-Man

Green, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-0665.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

* If equipped

Model 325 Series

1911

37 5

715

29 18

27 25

Model 325 Series

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1. 17962 Switch Plate

2. 650-0007 Steering Tube Assembly

3. 683-0033A Steering Support Bracket

4. 683-0178A Front Axle Assembly: RH

5. 683-0179A Front Axle Assembly: LH

6. 710-0224 Hex Screw AB

7. 710-0459A Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5” Gr.5 Sp.

8. 710-0643 Lock Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0” Gr.5

9. 710-0689 Hex Screw 1/2-13 x 0.75”

10. 710-0837 Oval C-Sunk Screw #10-16 x 0.625”

11. 710-0958 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.25 Gr.5 Sp.

12. 710-1017 AB Screw 1/4-14 x 0.625”

13. 710-1611 Self-Tapping Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75”

14. 710-3008 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75”

15. 712-0116 Lock Nut 3/8-24

16. 712-0206 Hex Nut 1/2-13

17. 712-0241 Hex Nut

18. 712-0267 Hex Nut

19. 712-0324 Lock Nut 1/4-20

20. 712-0411 Lock Nut

21. 712-0711 Jam Nut

22. 714-0470 Cotter Pin

23. 723-0156 Ball Joint

24. 726-3046 Ratchet Clip

25. 731-0511 Trim Strip

26. 735-0265A Floor Pad: LH

27. 735-0266A Floor Pad: RH

28. 736-0105 Bell Washer

29. 736-0119 Lock Washer

30. 736-0160 Flat Washer

31. 736-0169 Lock Washer

32. 736-0187 Flat Washer

33. 736-0196 Flat Washer

34. 736-0242 Belleville Washer

35. 736-0272 Flat Washer

36. 736-0320 Flat Washer

37. 736-3078 Flat Washer

38. 737-3007 Grease

39. 738-0541 Spacer

40. 738-3089A Steering Adapter

41. 741-0225 Hex Flange Bearing

42. 741-0356 Bearing: Steering Column

43. 747-0955 Tie Rod

44. 748-0290 Pinion Gear

45. 750-0532 Spacer

46. 783-0411 Gear: Steering Segment

47. 783-0565B Upper Frame Cover

48. 783-0566A Lift Plate

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

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 Yard-Man

Green, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-0665.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

Model 325 Series

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1 683-0155 Brake Pedal Assembly

2 683-0156 Variable Pedal Assembly

3 683-0275 Deck Pedal Assembly

4 683-0161 Shift Cam Assembly

6 710-1017 Ab Screw 1/4-14 X .625

7711-0701 Clevis Pin

8 711-1156 Shaft

9 712-0287 Hex Nut 1/4-20

10 712-0324 Lock Nut 1/4-20

11 712-3017 Hex Nut 3/8-16

12 714-0104 Internal Cotter Pin

13 714-0111 Hairpin Clip

14 714-0470 Hairpin Clip

15 720-0166 Ball Knob

16 731-0405 Snap-on Bushing

17 731-1913 Stop Lever

19 732-0865 Torsion Spring

20 732-0815 Extension Spring

21 735-0262 Deck Pad

22 735-0261 Drive Pad

23 735-0263 Brake Pad

24 736-0117 Flat Washer 3/8 X .620 X .033

25 736-0159 5/16 Washer

26 736-0169 Lock Washer

27 736-0187 Flat Washer

28 736-0272 Flat Washer .510 X 1.00 X .060

29 736-0133 Flat Washer .406 x 1.25 x .10

30 736-0329 Lock Washer

31 736-0608 Spring Washer

32 736-3000 Flat Washer

33 736-3019 Flat Washer .531 X 1.062 X .134

34 736-3020 Flat Washer .271 X .630 X .065

35 738-0255 Shoulder Screw .375 Dia X .18

36 738-0373 Shoulder Screw

37 738-0974 Shoulder Screw .375 X .380 X 1/4-20

38 741-0591 Flange Bearing

39 746-0935A Shift Cable

40 746-0936 Variable Drive Cable

41 746-0937 Brake Cable

42 746-0940 Deck Cable

43 746-0964 Throttle Choke Cable: 67”

44 747-0963 Brake Rod

45 747-0964 Brake Lock Out Rod

46 750-0736 Shoulder Spacer

47 783-0473 Brake Lock Out Bracket

48 783-0525 Self-Propelled Pedal Link

49 726-0450 Plug Cap

50 783-0593A Shift Lever

51 783-0794 Bracket: Lock-Out Pedal

52 726-0157 Cable Tie

53 736-0300 Flat Washer .406 I.D. x .875 O.D.

54 726-0100 Push Cap

55 736-0262 Flat Washer

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

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 Yard-Man

Green, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-0665.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1. 683-0152 Pivot Link Assembly

2. 683-0194 Lift Arm Assembly

3. 710-0376 Hex Screw 5/16-18 X 1.00 Gr.5

4. 710-3230 Hex Bolt 1/2-13 X 2.75 Gr.5 Special

5. 711-0332 Lift Bracket Pin

6. 711-1120 Lift Rod

7. 711-3319 Ferrule

8. 712-0266 Jam Nut

9. 712-3008 Jam Nut 3/8-16 Gr. 5

10. 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18

11. 712-3048 Jam Nut

12. 714-0104 Cotter Pin

13. 714-0147 Cotter Pin

14. 714-3010 Cotter Pin

15. 720-0298 Handle Grip

16. 732-0829 Extension Spring

17. 732-0837 Torsion Spring

18. 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16

19. 736-0140 Flat Washer .385 I.D. x .620 O.D.

20. 736-0169 Lock Washer

21. 736-0257 Flat Washer

22. 736-0275 Flat Washer 5/16

23. 736-3019 Flat Washer

24. 738-0145 Shoulder Screw

25. 738-0183 Shoulder Screw

26. 738-0958 Shoulder Spacer

27. 783-0435 Upper Deck Link

28. 783-0437 Axle Bracket: Rear

29. 783-0440 Lower Link

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

13 23

19 12

Model 325 Series

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1 629-0865 Harness Assembly Adapter

2 710-1208 Hex TT Screw 5/16-18 x 3.50

3 710-0227 Hex Washer Head Self-Tap.Scew

4 710-0805 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 1.5 Gr. 5

5710-0642 Thd. Forming Scr. 1/4-20x .75

6 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18

7 714-0115 Cotter Pin

8726-0320 Insulator Nut Plate

9736-0289 Shoulder Bushing

10 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16

11 736-0173 Flat Washer

.28 I.D. x .74 O.D. x .083

12 750-1064 Spacer

13 783-0591 Transaxle Bracket

14 783-0433A Shift Lever

710

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 Yard-Man

Green, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-0665.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1683-0147 Idler Bracket Assembly

2710-0191 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25

3710-0314 Hex Screw 7/16-20 x 1.0”

4710-0902 Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 3.75

5710-1611 Pan Head TL Screw 5/16-18 x .75

6710-3096 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 2.0 Special

7712-0116 Jam Lock Nut 3/8-24

8712-0241 Hex Nut 3/8-24

9712-3017 Hex Nut 3/8-16

10 712-3035 Hex Jam Nut 9/16-18 (Gr. 5)

11 714-0114 Square Key

12 717-0884 Variable Speed Pulley Assembly

13 732-0814 Extension Spring

14 732-0815 Extension Spring

15 736-0169 Lock Washer

16 736-0171 Lock Washer 7/16 I.D.

17 736-0219 Bell Washer .406 I.D. x 1.13 O.D.

18 736-0247 Flat Washer 3/8 x 1.25 O.D.

19 736-0427 Belleville Washer .567 x 1.125 x .06

20 737-0167 Grease

21 737-0288 Grease

22 738-0968 Shoulder Spacer

23 741-0405 Bearing

24 750-0705 Spacer

25 754-0453 V-Belt

26 756-0116 Idler Pulley

27 756-0650 Transmission Pulley

28 756-0658 Engine Pulley

29 756-0981 Flat Idler Pulley

30 783-0528 Idler Bracket

31 783-0529 Cable Bracket

32 683-0149B Frame

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

214

22 15

Model 325 Series

20 726-0272 Clamp: 9/16 dia.

21 725-0157 Cable Tie

22 714-0470 Hairpin Clip

23 714-0147 Hairpin Clip

25 714-0104 Hairpin Clip

26 712-0271 Hex Nut

27 712-0265 Hex Nut 1/4-20

28 711-1165 Clevis Pin

29 711-0332 Lift Bracket Pin

30 710-1611 TT Screw 5/16-18 x .75

31 710-1017 Torx Mach. AB Scr. 1/4-14 x 0.625”

32 710-0599 Hex TT Screw 1/4-20

33 683-0163A Steering Support Bracket

34 683-0160 Pivot Bracket Assembly: Hood

35 683-0142 Pivot Bar Assembly

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1783-0605 Deck Stabilizing Bracket

3783-0564A Front Frame: Upper

4783-0811 Steering Gear Cover

5683-0264 Front Channel Assembly

6783-0554 Cam Bracket

8783-0414A Frame Rail: Rear

9783-0413 Frame Rail—L.H.

10 783-0412A Frame Rail—R.H.

11 747-0985 Deck Rod

12 736-3019 Flat Washer .531 X 1.062 X .134

14 736-0275 Flat Washer 5/16

15 736-0187 Flat Washer .64 I.D. X 1.24 X .06

16 736-0101 Flat Washer 3/8 X 1.00 X .030

17 735-0271 Rubber Bumper

18 735-0199A Rubber Bumper

19 732-0829 Extension Spring

Model 325 Series

33 33

637

45 46

Model 325 Series

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1683-0149B Frame Assembly

2683-0190A Frame Rail Support: RH

3683-0191A Frame Rail Support: LH

4683-0192 Muffler Pipe Extension

5710-0148 Hex Fl. Screw #8-32 x 0.375

6710-0157 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75” Gr.5

7710-0599 Self-Tapping Screw

8710-0624 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1.5” Gr.5

9710-0654A Hex Washer Head TT Screw

3/8-16 x 1.0”

10 710-0871 Hex Slot Sems Screw #10-32 x 0.38

11 710-1237 Hex Washer TT Screw #10-32 x 0.625”

12 710-1611 TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75”

13 710-1653 Machine Screw #10-32 x 0.5”

14 711-0222A Battery Hold-Down Rod

15 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut 1/4-20

16 712-0291 Lock Nut 1/4-20

17 712-0397 Wing Nut with Bell Washer

18 712-3017 Hex Nut

19 712-3057 Hex Nut 5/16-24 Gr.5

20 725-0157 Cable Tie

21 726-0205 Hose Clamp

22 726-0209 Cable Tie

23 731-0708 Battery Cover

24 731-1682A Oil Drain Sleeve

25 731-1945 Engine Duct

26 732-3080 Compression Spring

27 735-0273 Rubber Washer

28 736-0119 Lock Washer

29 736-0123 Flat Washer

30 736-0159 5/16 Washer

31 736-0169 Lock Washer

32 736-0188 Flat Washer

33 736-0400 Flat Washer

34 736-0607 Lock Washer

35 737-0169 Motor Oil

36 738-0960 Shoulder Screw

37 741-0516 Flange Bearing

38 741-0591 Flange Bearing

39 751B213146 Throttle Casing Clamp

40 751-0535 Fuel Line Hose

41 751-0656 Fuel Tank

42 783-0624 Battery Bracket

43 783-0630 Fuel Tank Bracket

44 783-0809B Transaxle Support Bracket

45 783-0561 Hitch Plate (Optional)

46 710-3008 Hex Bolt

47 712-0267 Hex Nut

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1. 634-0139 Rear Wheel Compl.

2. 634-0169 Front Wheel Compl.

3. 734-1727 Rear Tire

4. 734-1382 Front Tire

5. 734-0255 Valve: Tubeless Air

6. 737-0211A Grease Fitting

7. 741-0353 Flange Bearing

8. 634-0138 Rim Assembly

9. 734-1455A Rim Assembly

10. 710-0627 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .75”

11. 736-0242 Beleville Washer

12. 714-0115 Cotter Pin

13. 736-0285 Flat Washer

14. 736-0366 Flat Washer

15. 731-0484A Hub Cap (not shown)

10 11

10. 783-0446 Plate: Hood

11. 783-0447 Hood Bracket

12. 783-0448 Hood Bracket: Reinforcement

13. 783-0449 Hinge Bracket: Rear

14. 783-0451A Pivot Plate: Rear Hood

15. 783-0545 Hood Screen

16. 783-0562 Hinge Bracket: Front

17. 757-0364A Seat

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1. 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5

2. 710-0870 TT Screw 3/8-16 x 0.62

3. 710-1017 Torx AB Screw 1/4-14 x 0.625

4. 720-0238 Rod End Grip

6. 731-0511 Trim Strip

7. 731-1691 Grass Bag Lens

8. 783-0410 Bracket Reinforcement: Hood

9. 783-0445 Hood

Model 325 Series

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 Yard-Man

Green, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-0665.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

Model 325 Series

MTD

14 77

10 12 9

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1. 618-0232 Differential Assembly: Single Speed

2. 618-0248 Drive Shaft assembly: LH Brake

3. 618-0072B Upper Housing Assembly

4. 611-0114 Detent Shaft Assembly

5. 661-0006 Brake Yoke Assembly: LH

6. 710-1206 Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 1/4-20 x 2.37 Gr.5

7. 710-1325 Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1.65

8. 717-0678 Brake Puck

9. 719-0313B Lower Housing

10. 732-0863 Spring Detent

11. 737-0148 Grease

12. 741-0862 Ball Detent

13. 761-0202 Brake Disc

14. 777-6318 Label

Model 325 Series

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1. 618-0250 Spindle Assembly

2. 683-0150C Deck Assembly

3. 683-0159 Brake Bracket Assembly

4. 683-0173 Deck Belt Cover

5. 710-0134 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .62

6. 710-0191 Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8

7. 710-0347 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 Gr. 5

8. 710-0599 Self-Tapp. Screw 1/4-20 x .5

9. 710-0650 Self-Tapp. Screw 5/16-18 x .75

10. 710-0672 Hex Cap Scr. 5/16-24 x 1.25

11. 710-0932 Carriage Screw

12. 710-1611 Torx Screw 5/16-18 x .75

13. 712-0241 Hex Nut 3/8-24

14. 712-0397 Wing Nut With Bell Washer

15. 712-0417A Flange Nut 5/8-18

16. 712-3017 Hex Nut 3/8-16

17. 712-3057 Hex Nut 5/16-24

18. 714-0115 Cotter Pin

19. 726-0201 Speed Nut

20. 726-0233 Push Nut

21. 732-0429A Extension Spring

22. 736-0101 Flat Washer 3/8 x 1.00 x .030

23. 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16

24. 736-0169 Lock Washer 3/8

25. 736-0289 Bushing

26. 736-0300 Flat Washer .406 x .875 x .059

27. 736-0343 Flat Washer .330 x 1.25 x .120

28. 736-3020 Flat Washer

29. 738-0968 Spacer

30. 742-0651 Three-in-one Blade

31. 747-0957 Link Rod

32. 747-0972 Belt Keeper

33. 747-1172 Belt Keeper

34. 754-0754 V Belt

35. 756-0627 Flat Idler Pulley

36. 783-0463 Idler Bracket

37. 783-0529 Cable Bracket

38. 783-0569A Deck Plate

39. 783-0781 Deck Skirt

40. 783-0594 Deck Cable Bracket

24 9

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 Yard-Man

Green, the part number to order would be

700-xxxx-0665.

Yard-Man Green: 0665

Yard-Man Yellow: 0674

Powder Black: 0637

Model 325 Series

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1 631-0060 Flow Indicator Assembly

2 631-0080 Grass Bag Assembly

3710-0166 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0

4710-0286 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5”

5710-0456 Hex Screw #10-16 x 0.5”

6 710-0564 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 2.75”

7 710-0642 Self-Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75”

8 710-0825 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 3.75”

9710-0924 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75”

10 711-0415 Clevis Pin

11 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut 1/4-20

12 712-0298 Jam Nut

13 712-0397 Wing Nut

14 714-0115 Cotter Pin

15 726-0271 Speed Nut

16 731-1441 Bag Handle

17 731-1743A Discharge Chute: Grass Bag

18 731-1744 Side-Discharge Chute

19 731-1745A Mulching Plug

20 732-0839 Bag Release Lever

21 732-0841 Torsion Spring

22 732-0854 Clip Spring

23 736-0173 Flat Washer

24 736-0329 Lock Washer

25 783-0544A Grass Bag Screen

26 783-0575A Pivot Bracket

27 783-0645 Deflector Plate

923

2423

Model 325 Series

ACB

Ref.

No. Part No. Description

1. 629-0945 Harness Assembly w/o relays

2. 725-0267 Ignition Switch: 5 Pin

3. 725-1426 Solenoid: 12 V. 100 amp.

4. 725-1462 Seat Switch

5. 725-1643 Spring Switch

6. 725-1657A Interlock Switch

7. 725-1381 Fuse: 20 amp.

8. 725-1726 Battery Cover

9. 725-3237 Battery Cover: Red

10. 729-0125 Connecter

11. 729-0139 Connecter

12. 729-0171 Connecter

13. 729-0357 Fuse Holder w/Clip

14. 729-0359 Harness Clip

15. 729-1108 Connecter

10 10 9

11 9

Your Notes

Date Comments

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Date Comments

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD

PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise

purchased and used in the United States, its possessions

and territories.

MTD warrants this product against defects in material and

workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on

the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or

replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in

material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only

apply if this product has been operated and maintained in

accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the

product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, com-

mercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,

alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because

of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the

installation or use of any accessory or attachment not

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

covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any

resulting damages.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to

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

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

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

two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered

ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of

OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and compo-

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

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

thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are

covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,

WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL

AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate the dealer in

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

contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PROD-

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

368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the

following cases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Please refer

to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these

items.

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

rate one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such

as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck

adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior

finish due to use or exposure.

d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold

or exported outside of the United States of America,

its possessions and territories, except those sold

through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribu-

tion.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,

applies after the applicable period of express written

warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other

express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,

except as mentioned above, given by any person or

entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any

product shall bind MTD. During the period of the War-

ranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of

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

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so

the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the

sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. MTD

shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss

or damages including, without limitation, expenses

incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser-

vices, for transportation or for related expenses, or for

rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted

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

tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the

amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration

of the safety features of the product shall void this War-

ranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or

injury to you and your property and/or to others and their

property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use

the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than

the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for

whom it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited

warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state.

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