Yard Machines 609 Series Operator's Manual

O

PERATOR’S

M

ANUAL

Automatic Lawn Tractor

Models 607

608

609

Model 608 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 forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

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

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

(10/99)

SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new rider. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your rider. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start to prepare your rider for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department.

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

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

This is where your model number will be.

XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

This is where your serial number will be.

Copy the model number here:

MTD PRODUCTS INC

P.O. BOX 368022

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

Copy the serial number here:

SECTION 3: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

• LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER — Record this information in the space provided. To find your unit’s specific model number and serial number, see SECTION 2: FINDING

YOUR MODEL NUMBER.

• If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

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

( 4683) or

1- (800)-800-7310

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

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

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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.

• 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 a cutting height adjustment while engine is running if operator must dismount to do so.

• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting 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.

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• 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.

2. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover 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.

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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 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, 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 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.

• Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local Environmental

Protection Agency. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion.

• Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids.

• DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water. Observe Environmental Protection

Agency regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.

WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

Figure 1 Safety Labels found on your unit

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WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT

COULD SLIP OR TIP.

• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP

BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS

ARE AROUND.

• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.

• LOOK DOWN & BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE

BACKING.

• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS,

AND SWITCHES, ETC.) 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 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 OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Slope Gauge

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SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES

MODEL NUMBER

OEM-190-601

OEM-190-602

OEM-190-112

OEM-190-118

OEM-190-603

OEM-190-604

OEM-190-822

OEM-190-823

DESCRIPTION

FastAttach

™

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

FastAttach

™

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

Mulch Kit (For 42-inch Decks Only)

Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only)

FastAttach

™

Grille Guard

™

(mounts on front of tractor)

YardMate

™

Storage Container (mounts on rear of tractor)

FastAttach

™

46-inch Front Dozer Blade

42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower

NOTE: Your tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller, plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor’s warranty.

SECTION 6: TRACTOR SET-UP

ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked

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

Neg. (–).

• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it from corrosion.

• Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the negative cable. Attach the negative cable

(heavy black wire) to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and wing nut.

• Place the hold-down strap in position over the battery to secure it in place. See Figure 2.

Positive

Terminal

Rubber

Boot

Battery

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; however, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.

WARNING: Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to smoke. This will result in poor engine performance and could cause permanent engine damage.

The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of approximately two gallons. Do not overfill.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, gasoline produces noxious fumes. Always fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated area to avoid inhalation of gasoline fumes.

Wing

Nut

Tray

Negative

Terminal

Bolt

Hold-down Strap

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.

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WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank while engine is running or while engine is hot.

WARNING: Never smoke while fueling your tractor. Gasoline produces combustible fumes which can ignite and cause personal injury.

WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidently spilled, move tractor away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.

SECTION 7: CONTROLS

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C

D

B

A

AMPS

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J

I

NOTE:

Steering Wheel not shown for clarity

Figure 3

A Ignition Switch

B Throttle Control Lever

C Choke Control (if so equipped)

D Indicator Monitor

E Lift Lever

F PTO (Power Take-Off) Lever

G Drive Pedal

H Brake Pedal

I Parking Brake Button

J Shift Lever

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

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H

G

E

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.

Off

On/Lights

Slow

Position

Slow

Position

On

Start

Figure 4

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

The throttle lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine, and on some units the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5.

Throttle

Symbol

Throttle

Symbol

Choke

Position

Fast

Position

Fast

Position

IMPORTANT: When using PTO operated equipment such as the cutting deck or other attachments, ALWAYS operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.

CHOKE CONTROL

On some units, moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine’s choke control. On all other units, the choke control can be found on the left side of the dash panel and is activated by pulling the knob outward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to STARTING THE

ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions.

SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR

Your tractor is equipped with an ammeter as part of its systems indicator monitor and is located on the left side of your tractor’s dash panel. See Figure 6.

Oil

AMPS

Brake

Ammeter

PTO

Figure 6

If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:

BRAKE —

PTO —

Depress the brake pedal.

Move PTO lever into the disengaged

(OFF) position.

It is normal for the Oil light to illuminate while the engine is cranking , but if it illuminates while the engine is running , proceed as follows:

OIL— Stop the tractor immediately and check the crankcase oil level as instructed in the seperate engine manual packed with your unit. Add oil as required.

The ammeter measures the the electrical output of the engine’s charging system. Under normal operating conditions, with the engine running at full throttle, the ammeter’s needle should measure a positive charge.

Figure 5

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LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL

BRAKE

The lift lever is used to change the operating position

(height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER

The PTO lever is located on the left side of the dash next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or other attachments; move the PTO lever backward

(toward the rear of the tractor) to disengage the power to the attachments.

NOTE: T he 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.

The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or for setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor .

PARKING BRAKE BUTTON

To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and push the parking brake button in. Hold the button in while taking your foot off the brake pedal. Both the parking button and the brake pedal will then stay depressed. To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake button will then return to its original position.

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NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

SHIFT LEVER

The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three positions, FORWARD,

NEUTRAL and REVERSE.

The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when moving the shift lever.

IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

R

F

N

Shift

Knob

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SECTION 8: OPERATION

SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized dealer in your area. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the PTO lever is in the disengaged (OFF) position.

• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the brake lock.

• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO lever in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the brake lock is engaged. The PTO lever must be in the disengaged (OFF) position to restart the engine.

• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the PTO lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in the REVERSE position.

WARNING: Do NOT attempt to bypass or disconnect the tractor’s safety interlock.

Doing so could result in serious personal injury or death.

IMPORTANT: Tampering with or attempting to bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any way WILL void your warranty.

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

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

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

DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.

• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.

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

PLACE AND WORKING.

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

• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

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

ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE

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

BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender.

Then adjust the deck wheels so that they are at least

1/4 inch to 1/2 inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge chute opening of the cutting deck.

NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.

Refer to the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.

STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP section of this manual for gasoline and oil fill-up instructions.

• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.

• Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.

• Depress the brake pedal and set the parking brake.

• Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.

• Move the throttle control lever into the FAST

(or CHOKE, if so equipped) position.

• Pull out the choke control knob, if so equipped

(a warm engine may not require choking).

• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It 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) to open up the choke plate on the engine’s carburetor.

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NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control out while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly .

STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF) position

• Move the throttle control into the SLOW

(turtle) position and allow the engine to "idle down" for ten seconds. Failure to do so may result in an engine afterfire.

• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the

OFF position.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting.

IMPORTANT: If you think you’ve struck a foreign object, stop the engine immediately. Remove the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tractor .

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

WARNING : Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING : Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key.

• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before shifting.

• To move forward, place the shift lever in the

FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

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

REVERSE position, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the drive pedal.

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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 in the disengaged (OFF) position.

• Move the throttle control into the SLOW position and allow the engine to "idle down" for ten seconds, then turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting.

IMPORTANT: If you think you’ve struck a foreign object, stop the engine immediately. Remove the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.

USING THE LIFT LEVER

To raise the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to SETTING THE CUTTING

HEIGHT earlier in this section.

ENGAGING THE PTO

(POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER

• Move the throttle control lever to the FAST

(rabbit) position.

• Move the PTO lever forward into the engaged

(ON) position.

• Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck and other attachments.

• The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If the operator should leave the seat without moving the PTO lever into the disengaged (OFF) position and setting the parking brake, the engine will shut off.

IMPORTANT: The PTO lever cannot be in the engaged (ON) position when the tractor is driving in the reverse direction. The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the PTO lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in the REVERSE position. Refer to SAFETY

INTERLOCK SWITCHES earlier in this section.

MOWING

This tractor comes equipped with a cutting deck. The following information will 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 will give a better appearance to the lawn.

• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.

• Mowing should always be done with the engine at full throttle.

• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed.

• Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.

• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.

• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.

SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS

LEVELING THE DECK

WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp.

Always protect hands by wearing heavy leather work gloves to grasp blades.

NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to

TIRES in the maintenance section of this manual for further information regarding tire pressure.

Front to Rear

The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer 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:

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WARNING: Turn the tractor’s engine off, remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the tractor’s parking brake before making any adjustments to the cutting deck.

• With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lift lever in the top notch

(highest position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.

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

• Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step.

• Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 7A.

• Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 7A.

Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck.

• Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved.

Side to Side

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

WARNING: Turn the tractor’s engine off, remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the tractor’s parking brake before making any adjustments to the cutting deck.

A

• With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate the both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.

• Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they’re not, proceed to the next step.

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

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

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

Lock

Nuts

B

Deck

Stabilizer

Bracket

Deck

Jam

Nuts

Hex Cap Screw

Deck Hanger Bracket

Front to Rear Side to Side

Figure 7

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

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

NOT remove the four screws which secure the seat to the seat pivot bracket. Slide the seat forward or backward until desired position is reached. Retighten the four screws. See Figure 8.

Screws

Seat Pivot

Bracket

Figure 8

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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:

• Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc. See Figure 9.

• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on the right side of the brake assembly.

See Figure 9.

• Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck at .011".

• Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.

Hex Nut

Set Gap at .011"

Brake Disc

Compression

Spring

NOTE:

View shown from beneath tractor.

Transmission

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.

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.

Hex Nut and

Lock Washer

Axle

Pivot Bar

Ball Joint Jam Nut

Drag Link

Figure 10

• Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.

NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far.

Proper toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".

Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:

• Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel. Insert a 1/4" dowel up through aligning holes in both the steering gear and support plate. See Figure 11.

• In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

• Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

• The measurement taken in front of the axle should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken behind the axle.

• Adjust if necessary.

• Remove the dowel inserted earlier before attempting to operate the tractor.

Drag Links

Insert Dowel

Here

Support

Plate

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor.

Figure 11

Steering Gear

Steering

Shaft

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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches and blades. Keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.

NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. Be certain it is clean and properly attached before adjusting carburetor. Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for information regarding air cleaner maintenance.

Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for carburetor adjustment information or see an authorized Briggs & Stratton service dealer.

SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.

ENGINE

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.

Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully.

Changing Engine Oil

• Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 12.

Oil Fill Cap

Oil Drain Hose

Protective Cap

Oil Fill Tube

Oil Drain Valve

Oil Drain Port

NOTE: Single-cylinder engine shown.

Valve location will vary with engine style.

Figure 12

• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See

Figure 12.

• Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil.

• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 12.

• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining.

• Refill the engine with new motor oil.

IMPORTANT: Refill the engine with the proper capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty condition. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow grass, leaves, and dirt to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine, especially the pulleys and other moving parts. Clean the underside of the deck with a wisk broom, putty knife or forced air after each mowing.

IMPORTANT: The use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its serviceability.

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CUTTING DECK REMOVAL

WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, move the PTO lever into the disengaged (OFF) position, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the

OFF position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting .

Several attachments are available for your tractor.

To mount some of these attachments and in order to perform certain maintenance procedures, the deck must be removed from the tractor. To properly remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

Deck Support Pins

To Lift Assembly

WARNING: Do NOT remove deck immediately after operating the tractor.

Allow the engine and other moving parts ample time to cool down.

• Engage the tractor’s parking brake.

• Move the PTO lever into the disengaged

(OFF) position to relieve tension on the belt.

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

• Remove the PTO belt from around the lower portion of the engine pulley and from around both PTO idler pulleys on the PTO engagement plate.

Deck Lift Arms

PTO Idler Pulleys

PTO Belt

Engine Pulley

Deck

Stabilizer

Bracket

Hooks

Front of Tractor

PTO Engagement Plate

NOTE: 42-inch deck shown

(mounted on tractor)

Deck Stabilizer Rod

Figure 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Carefully move the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod. Do NOT let the deck fall to the ground.

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

NOTE: To properly remount the cutting deck, perform the above steps in reverse order. Having a second person assist you will ease this procedure.

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CHANGING THE DECK BELT(S)

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

IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.

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

NOTE: Removing the deck from the tractor as instructed earlier in this section will ease the following steps, but is not necessary.

42-inch decks

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

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

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

• Remove the PTO belt from around the bottom portion of the engine pulley and from around the two idler pulleys found on the PTO engagement plate. See Figure 14.

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

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

• Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

Engine Pulley

Belt Guard

(mounted on tractor)

Deck Stop

(mounted on tractor)

PTO belt

Idler Pulleys

PTO Engagement Plate

(mounted on tractor)

Right Hand Pulley

Left Hand Pulley

NOTE: Belt covers not shown for clarity.

Figure 14

46-inch decks

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

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

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

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

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

• Route the new belt as shown in Figure 15, around the upper portion of the left hand deck pulley, PTO idler pulleys and the lower portion of the engine pulley. OEM belt part numbers are listed in the table on the following page.

• Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

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Belt Guard

(mounted on tractor)

Engine Pulley

PTO Idler Pulleys

Deck Idler Pulley

Deck Stop

(mounted on tractor)

PTO Engagement Plate

(mounted on tractor)

Deck belt (Bottom)

PTO belt (Top)

Right Hand Pulley

(beneath belt guard)

Left Hand

Double Pulley

Center Pulley

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

Figure 15

Self-Tapping Screws

PTO (Top) Belt

Deck (Bottom) Belt

42-Inch Deck

754-0485

N/A

46-Inch Deck

754-0486

754-0349

CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT(S)

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

IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Re-install in reverse order.

Upper Drive Belt

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

See Figure 16.

• Grasp the bracket and pivot the transmission idler pulley toward the rear of the tractor to release tension on the upper drive belt.

• Remove the belt from around the transmission idler pulley.

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

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

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

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

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Lower Drive Belt

NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires the removal of several tractor components. Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could successfully complete it. If you don’t, see an authorized MTD service dealer to have the belt changed.

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

BEFORE performing the following steps.

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

• Remove the variable-speed pulley by loosening the hex bolt that secures it to the transmission. Use a second wrench to hold the hex nut on the bottom side of the pulley.

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

Variable-speed

Pulley

Battery Tray

Opening

Shift Lever

Rear Idler Pulley

Drive belt (Lower)

Drive belt (Upper)

Belt Keeper

Front Idler Pulley

Idler Bracket

Keeper Pins

Engine Pulley to drive pedal

Double-Idler Bracket

Transmission Idler Pulley

Single-speed

Transmission

Transmission Pulley

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

Front of Tractor

Figure 16

• Remove the hex bolt from the center of the engine pulley. See Figure 17.

• Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order.

• Lower the engine pulley far enough to be able to remove the upper drive belt from around it.

IMPORTANT: When remounting the engine pulley, torque the center hex bolt to between 38 footpounds 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.

• Reroute the new belt around the pulleys, keeper pins and belt keepers EXACTLY as the old one was routed. Refer to Figure 16.

The drive pedal is properly adjusted when the hole found in the double-idler bracket has approximately

1-3/8" of travel with ten pounds of pressure applied to the drive pedal. See Figure 17.

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Double-idler

Bracket

Hole

Idler

Adj. Rod

1-3/8

"

Front of Tractor

NOTE:

View shown from above tractor.

Figure 17

Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive belts on your tractor, if necessary, as follows:

• Locate the speed control assembly on the underside of the steering support bracket. See

Figure 18.

Idler

Adj. Rod

Place Wrenches Here

The blades may be removed for sharpening or replacement as follows.

• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor,

(refer to DECK REMOVAL earlier in this section for detailed instructions) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.

• Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 19.

• Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure 19.

NOTE: The hex flange nut has a right-handed

(normal) thread pattern. Do NOT attempt to force the nut in the incorrect direction. Doing so may damage the nut and create a safety hazard.

Hex Flange Nut

Block of Wood

Neutral

Return

Bracket

Hairpin

Clips

Pin

Drive Pedal

Return Spring

Speed Control

Assembly

Figure 18

• Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is fastened to the speed control assembly (be careful not to lose the small flat washers found on the pin). See Figure 18.

• Remove the drive pedal return spring.

• Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin from the speed control assembly. See Figure

18.

Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double-idler bracket until proper adjustment is achieved.

• Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order.

CUTTING BLADES

WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp.

Always protect hands by wearing heavy leather work gloves to grasp blades.

Spindle

Assembly Cutting Blade

Figure 19

To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges. See Figure 20.

Sharpen the cutting edge straight across, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle. See Figure

20.

IMPORTANT: If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to within 5/8" of the wind wing radius, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades with new ones. See Figure 20.

Worn Blade Edge

Blade Separation

Sharpen Edge Evenly

Figure 20

Wind Wing

5/8" minimum

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It is extremely important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance. An unbalanced blade will 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 blade balancer or 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 footpounds and 90 foot-pounds.

TIRES

The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

BATTERY

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked.

• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up.

• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to the terminals and over the positive terminal boot.

• Always keep the boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.

IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals, reversing them could change the polarity and cause damage to your engine’s alternating system.

Charging

If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive-type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps.

WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas during and for some time after charging. Charge battery in a well ventilated area and do not allow a spark or an open flame near the battery.

FUSE

A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It can be found under the hood mounted behind the top of dash panel on the support bar. Pull the fuse out and compare it with

Figure 21 to determine if it is good or bad.

GOOD BAD

Figure 21

SECTION 11: LUBRICATION

WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any maintenance.

ENGINE

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

LINKAGE

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

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WHEELS

Both the front wheels and the rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose automotive grease before re-installing them.

STEERING GEAR

Lubricate the teeth of the steering gear with an allpurpose automotive grease every 25 hours of operation or once a season.

PIVOT POINTS

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

SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Possible

Cause(s)

Corrective Action

Engine will not crank

Safety switch button not depressed.

Battery installed incorrectly.

Battery is dead or weak.

Blown fuse

Engine cranks but will not start

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 PTO switch and the seat switch. Make certain the actuator on the brake control is fully depressing the button on the brake pedal switch and that the actuator at the base of the PTO engagement lever is fully depressing the button on the PTO switch. The operator must be seated on the tractor to activate the seat switch.

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

Negative terminal is identified at the post by “NEG”, “N” or “-”. The positive terminal, identified by “POS”, “P” or “+”, must be attached to the thick red wire which goes to the solenoid.

Charge at six amps with a 12-volt automotive-type battery charger for one hour or until fully charged.

Refer to page 22 for fuse location. Replace fuse with automotive type fuse of the proper amperage. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. The problem must be corrected. Check for loose connections in the fuse holder. Replace fuse holder if necessary. 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 with clean, fresh fuel.

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

(if so equipped) if necessary.

Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Using a spark tester, check for spark. If no spark is present, have engine’s magneto serviced by an authorized engine dealer.

Engine smokes

Excessive vibration

Mower won’t discharge grass or leaves uncut strips

Dirty aircleaner.

If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Check oil level.

Engine oil has been overfilled.

Engine loses crankcase vacuum.

Bent blade or damaged pulley.

Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part.

Engine breather defective. Replace.

Engine speed low.

Speed selection.

Cutting height set too low.

Blades dull.

Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any loose or damaged parts.

Always replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades.

Throttle must be set at full throttle.

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

Raise deck.

Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).

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Models 607, 608 & 609

15/16

14

1

8

10

3

2

9

11

12

7

REF.

NO.

PART

NO.

1 625-0051

2 629-0944

3 629-0126

4 710-0599

5 712-3006

6 725-1426

DESCRIPTION

Bulb/Socket Headlight Assembly

Wiring Harness w/o Ref. 14

Harness Adapter, #18 x 5

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

Hex Nut, 1/4-20

Solenoid, 12-volt, 100 Amp

7 725-1657A Snap Mount Safety Interlock Switch (Brake)

8 725-1741 Ignition Switch

9 725-1742

10 725-1745

Systems Indicator Monitor

Ignition Key w/ plastic cover

725-1744

11 725-1747

Ignition Key w/o plastic cover

Safety Plunger Switch (Seat)

12 725-3007A Positive Terminal Cover (Boot)

13 736-0329 Lock Washer, 1/4

14 629-0309

15 729-0357

16 725-1381

Headlight Harness

Fuse Holder

20-amp Fuse

5

13

4

6

5

13

5

24

HITE GE/W

N

ORAN

GREE

K LAC GE/B ORAN

GE

OW

ORAN

YELL

RED/

GREEN

ORG/

YEL/B

BLK

LK

HT

WHT

YEL/W

BLACK

N

BLUE

GREE

25

Electrical System

Models 607 & 608

31

27

25

32

35

24

41

46

45 46

28

30

47

37

34

36

43

15

44

3

42

5

5

23

33

39

38

22

29

9

24

1

8

3

16

10

14

21

5

22

17

7

18

12

20

13

11

26

2

9

7

4

6

19

26

REF.

PART

NO.

NO.

1 683-0195

2 710-0528

3 710-0599

4 710-0751

5 710-0895

6 710-0896

7 710-0924

8 712-0271

9 712-0292

10 712-0431

11 726-0211

12 726-0293

13 731-1854

14 731-2300

731-2301

731-2302

731-2303

15 731-2306

16 735-0126

17 736-0105

18 783-0475

19 783-0476A

20 783-0477

21 783-1034

22 783-1038

23 710-0106

24 710-0604A

25 710-1017

26 710-1238

27 710-3217

28 712-0142

Grille

DESCRIPTION

Bracket Assembly

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25

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

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

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

Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

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

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20

U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

U-nut, 5/16-18

Retainer Nut, 3/8

Headlight Lens

Hood, 7-style, Red

Hood, 7-style, Green

Hood, 7-style, Black

Hood, 7-style, Charcoal Grey

Hood Plenum, 7-style

Rubber Washer, .87 x .33

Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063

LH Side Panel

RH Side Panel

Hood Bracket, 7-style

Hood Side Bracket, 7-style

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.25

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

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

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

Truss Phillips Screw, #8-32 x .375

Hex Nut, #8-32

Tractor Body

REF.

NO.

PART

NO.

29 712-3004A

30 712-3027

31 731-1857

32 731-2122

33 731-2227

34

35

36

37

41

42

43

44

731-2228

736-3078

747-1196

749-1087

38 751-0659

751-0658

39 751-0603

40 710-1268

783-0478A

783-0551A

783-0553A

731-2247

DESCRIPTION

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Throttle Control Knob

Dash Panel

Parking Brake Button

Plastic Plug

Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063

Pivot Rod

Dash Support Tube

Two-gallon Fuel Tank (shown)

Three-gallon Fuel Tank

Fuel Cap (Fits Either Tank)

Screw, #10-16 x .375

Hood, 8-style

Hood Hinge Bracket, 8-style

Hood Support Bracket, 8-style

Heat Shield‡

731-2248

(Units w/ B&S OHV Twin)

Heat Shield‡

(Units w/ B&S Opposed Twin)

Heat Shield Support Rod 45 747-1184

46

47

726-3046

746-1085

Ratchet Clip

Choke Cable/Knob †

(Units w/ B&S Opposed Twin)

— OEM-190-603 Grille Guard™ Bumper Kit, Not Shown

(if so equipped)

AF-47442 Bumper Assembly

AF-44056 Clevis Pin, .5 x 1

AF-43055 Internal Cotter Pin

AF-44742 Plastic Plug

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

‡Tractors with a B&S Single-cylinder (I/C or OHV) engine have NO heat shield.

27

Model 609

15

6

4

20

16

11

14

20

1

1

15

9

7

32

12

3

33

31

4

17

10

2

26

3

24

25

8

28

20

30

1

29

21

15

20

21

22

23

8

5

19

18

27

18

28

Tractor Body

REF.

PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

2 710-0788

3 710-0895

4 710-1017

5 710-1238

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)

6 710-3217

7 712-0142

Torx Screw, #8-32 x .375

Hex Nut, 8-32

8 731-0511-5 Five-inch Trim Strip

9 731-1857 Throttle Control Lever

10 731-2122

11 731-2228

12 731-2227

13 736-0119

Dash Panel

Plastic Plug

Parking Brake Button

Lock Washer, 5/16

14 736-0142

15 736-3078

16 747-1196

17 749-1087

Flat Washer, .281 x .5 x .063

Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063

Pivot Rod

Dash Support Tube

18 710-0924

19 710-3008

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

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

20 712-0292 U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20

21 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

22 731-2118

23 731-2119

24 736-0211

25 747-1162

26 783-0783

27 783-0784

28 783-0785

29 751-0659

751-0658

30 751-0603

31 746-1085

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 Assembly†

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

32 731-2270

731-2271

33 712-3027

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

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

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

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

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

29

Models 607, 608 & 609

37

42

34

11

33

35

30

36

28

32

36

41

39

6

31

40

31

38

44

14

2

13

9

17

21

22

10

20

21

22

24

6

14

8

6

8

14

5

8

12

23

18

25

19

6

30

1

15

26

17

4

5

19

6

43

16

9

7

3

Lift Assembly

REF.

NO.

1

PART

NO.

747-1130

2 683-0197

3 711-0332

4

5

712-0206

712-0431

DESCRIPTION

Deck Stabilizer Rod

Lift Shaft Assembly

Clevis Pin, .5 x .78

Hex Nut, 1/2-13

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

6 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

7 712-3083 Hex Nut, 1/2-13

8 714-0104

9 714-0111

10 716-0106

11 720-0311

Internal Cotter Pin

Cotter Pin

E-ring

Handle Grip

12

13

732-0874

732-0934

Torsion Spring

Lift-assist Spring, 1.15 x 5.99

(Found on Units w/ 46-inch Deck Only)

Flat Washer, 5/16 14 736-0275

15

16

736-0921

736-3019

17 736-3084

18 738-0138

19

20

23

24

738-0380

741-0225

21 741-0715

22 746-0968

747-1111

756-1154

Lock Washer, 1/2

Flat Washer, .31 x 1.062 x .134

Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06

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

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

Hex Flange Bearing

Snap Flange Bearing

Lift Cable, 16.16

Lift Handle

Roller Pulley

25 783-0678 Arm Lift

26 783-0720A Deck Stabilizer Bracket

27 710-0260 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x .62

28 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

29 710-0895 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

30 783-0740

31 726-3046

32 738-0155

Seat Pivot Bracket

Foot Pad Clips

Shoulder Screw, .437 x 1.62

33 783-1010

34 783-0839

35 783-0715

Lift Adjustment Bracket

Fender

Seat Mounting Bracket

36 710-0870 Hex Washer Head Screw, 3/8-16 x .625

37 757-0360A Seat, Medium Back

757-0348A Seat, High Back (if so equipped)

757-0350

38 723-0483

39 723-0484

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

LH Abrasive Foot Pad

RH Abrasive Foot Pad

40 735-0657

41 735-0656

42 710-1611

LH Rubber Foot Pad (if so equipped)

RH Rubber Foot Pad (if so equipped)

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

43 710-0260 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .62

44 731-0511-5 Trim Strip, 1.5

31

Models 607, 608 & 609

24

43

42

23

19

13

42

41

1

21

2

39

2

4

40

3

20

13

22

18

15

12

28

2

5

30

11

32

35

44

35

32

6

38

14

20

11

13

22

8

27

34

9

16

7

30

35

32

10

17

25

26

37

33

31

36

29

32

REF.

NO.

1

PART

NO.

683-0304

DESCRIPTION

Lower Frame Assembly

2 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625

3 783-0726A RH Pivot Support Bracket

4 783-0727

5 783-0728

LH Pivot Support Bracket

Pivot Bar Bracket

6 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5)

7 711-1409A LH Drag Link

8 711-1408

9 712-0240

10 712-0241

11 712-0431

RH Drag Link

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

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

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

12 712-0459 Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20

13 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

14 717-1550A Steering Gear, 11/90 Ratio

15 717-1554 Steering Pinion Gear

16 723-0448A Ball Joint, 7/16-20

17 736-0169 Lock Washer, 3/8

18 736-3084 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06

19 738-1001A Steering Shaft, .625 OD x 24.4

20 741-0475

21 741-0656

22 738-0372

23 631-0027

Plastic Bushing, .38 ID

Hex Flange Bearing, 5/8

Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID

Steering Wheel

731-1687

24 731-0220

Steering Wheel (MTD)

Steering Wheel Cap

731-1459A Steering Wheel Cap w/ Icon

25 638-0019 LH Axle Assembly, .625 Diameter

638-0021

26 638-0020

LH Axle Assembly, .625 / .750 Diameter

RH Axle Assembly, .625 Diameter

638-0022 RH Axle Assembly, .625 / .750 Diameter

27 683-0128A Pivot Bar

Steering Assembly

REF.

NO.

PART

NO.

28 712-0431

29 714-0470

30 726-0214

726-0341

31 736-0162

32

33

34

736-0187

736-0316

736-0285

738-1011

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

35 741-0659

741-0660

Flange Bearing, .632 ID x .937 OD

Flange Bearing, .760 ID x .937 OD

36 634-0105A Wheel Assembly Complete,

15 x 6 x 6 Square Shoulder

634-0056A Wheel Assembly Complete,

15 x 6 x 6 Round Shoulder

634-0172

734-0255

Rim Only

Air Valve (Not Shown)

734-1731

734-0864

Tire Only, Square Shoulder

Tire Only, Round Shoulder

741-0487A Plastic Flange (Not Shown)

741-0706 Plastic Flange w/ Fitting (Not Shown)

37 734-0484A Hub Cap

38 783-0653C Steering Support Bracket

39 738-0143

40 736-0331

Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16

Bell Washer, .39 x 1.13 x .062

41 738-0140

42 736-0242

43 710-0643

44 731-1649

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

Bell Washer, .34 x .872

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1

End Cap

731-1291A End Cap w/ Fitting (if so equipped)

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

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

33

Models 607, 608 & 609

21

2

21

2

79

5

29

13

19

58

35

4

22

13

78

13

11

18

36

6

7

38

30

3

32

20

9

26

19

1

42

27

24

83

60

60

83

57

19

58

65

68

25

41

55

73

28

61

46

47

45

40

50

31

54

13

53

8

44

69

62

76

13

77

33

58

63

66

59

12

43

37

35

72

63

70

69

56

71

58

58

64

23

33

75

31

21

23

35

21

52

68

64

23

81

12

10

19

23

47

34

15

17

49

39

80

14

16 82

34

REF.

NO.

1

PART

NO.

783-1015

DESCRIPTION

Shift Lever Support

2 17840 Transaxle Mounting Bracket

3 618-0307C Single-speed Transmission Assembly

4 631-0009

5 647-0045

Shifter Knob

Shift Lever

6 656-0048 Variable-speed Pulley Assembly

7 656-0051A Transmission Pulley, 8.5 x .5-36

8 683-0251

9 710-0176

10 710-0227

11 710-0347

Double-idler Bracket

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.75

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

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75

12 736-0272 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.0 x .060

13 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

14 710-0642

15 710-3011

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

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25

16 711-0677

17 712-0241

18 712-0378

19 712-0431

Ferrule, 5/16-18

Hex Nut, 3/8-24

Hex Nut, 7/16-20

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

20 712-0798 Hex Nut, 3/8-16

21 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

22 712-3008

23 714-0111

Jam Nut, 3/8-16

Cotter Pin

24 714-0149B Internal Cotter Pin

25 723-3018 Ball Joint

26 725-1644

27 726-0320

Short Spring Switch

Insulator Nut Plate

28

29

30

31

732-0384

732-0525

732-0716

732-0963

32 736-0105

33 736-0140

34 736-0169

35 736-0275

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

36 736-0407

37 736-3010

38 738-0322

Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .602

Flat Washer, .407 x .812 x .135

Shoulder Screw, .625 x .217

39 747-1122 Brake Rod

40 747-1123A Belt Guard

41 747-1127 Idler Adjustment Rod, 3/8

42 747-1156

43 711-0736

44 748-0372

45 754-0467

46 754-0468

Shift Rod

Adjustment Ferrule, 1/4-20 x 1.0

Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID

Variable-speed Belt

Drive Belt

Drive System

REF.

NO.

PART

NO.

47 756-0981

DESCRIPTION

Flat Idler, 2.75 OD

48 783-0637 Shift Lever Support

49 783-0667A Transmission Torque Bracket

50 783-0669

51 783-0714

Idler Bracket

Adjustable Shift Bracket

52 647-0031

53 647-0032

54 683-0266

55 712-0431

56 711-0736

57 711-1363

58 714-0104

59 732-0437

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

60 710-0778

61 735-0662

62 735-3049

63 710-1650

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

Drive Pedal Pad

Brake Pedal Pad

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

64 736-0187

65 736-0204

Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06

Flat Washer, .344 x .062 x .03

66 738-0155 Shoulder Screw, .437 x 1.62

67 738-0507B Shoulder Screw, .5 x .434

68 741-0225 Hex Flange Bearing

69 741-3065A Split Hex Flange Bearing

70 710-0859

71 747-1138

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.5

Brake Lock Control Rod

72 710-1260A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75

73 748-0415A Spacer, 5/16 x 1.54

74 783-0653C Stearing Support Bracket

75 783-0732 Drive Lockout Bracket

76 783-0773 Brake Pedal

77 783-0780A Neutral Return Bracket

78 683-0304

79 783-1031

Lower Frame Assembly

Hitch Plate

80 736-0242

81 710-0627

82 634-0177

Bell Washer, .34 x .872

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

Wheel Assembly Complete

20 x 10 x 8 Square Shoulder

634-0104

83

734-1675

634-0070

734-0255

734-1873

734-1730

734-1596

750-0556

Wheel Assembly Complete

20 x 8 x 8 Square Shoulder

Wheel Assembly Complete

20 x 8 x 8 Round Shoulder

Rim Only

Air Valve (Not Shown)

Tire Only, 20 x 10 x 8, Square Shoulder

Tire Only, 20 x 8 x 8, Square Shoulder

Tire Only, 20 x 8 x 8, Round Shoulder

Spacer

IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.

35

Models 607, 608 & 609

40

12*

31

41

21

20

29

Units with 618-0307C

Transmission ONLY

21

14

12*

34

12*

37

32

36

13

19

25

22

27

18

13

38

39

7

1

14

16

37

6

14

12*

10

4

12c

2

5

23

26

31

30

28

3

11

12c

39

38

15

9

12c

8

17

24

3

36

Single-speed Transmission

REF.

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

Clutch Collar†

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

Drive Shaft

Counter Shaft

22-link Chain, #420

14-tooth 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 Assembly†

Detent Shaft Assembly‡

Differential Assembly†

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 Shaft†

Input Shaft‡

DESCRIPTION

Retaining Ring, .394†

Retaining Ring, .437‡

28 717-1571

717-1464

12-tooth Bevel Pinion†

14-tooth Bevel Pinion‡

29 719-0391A Upper Housing

30 736-0335

736-0723

31 741-0525

Thrust Washer, .63 x 1.24 x .062†

Thrust Washer, .635 x 1.25 x .042‡

Needle Bearing, .625 x .875

32 718-0228

33 711-1431

34 750-1234

35 717-1362

36 717-1363

37 736-0495

38 741-0340

39 721-0338

40 716-0231

41 618-0551

Clutch Collar‡

Drive Shaft‡

Spacer, .633 x 1.0 x .513

42-tooth Bevel Gear‡

42-tooth Bevel Gear‡

Thrust Washer, 1.0 x .632 x .0

Sleeve Bearing, .75 x .1.0 x 1.0

Seal, .75 x 1.0 x .125

E-ring, .75

Transmission Assembly Complete

*If rebuilding transmission for any reason, use applicable flat washer (12a, 12b, or 12c) in this application allowing proper end play as instructed in MTD ’s Service Manual.

IMPORTANT: One of two different transmissions may be found on your lawn tractor (618-0307B & 618-0307C). Refer to the model plate found on the rear right portion of the transmission’s lower housing before ordering replacement service parts.

†Used on Single-speed transmission 618-0307B ONLY.

‡Used on Single-speed transmission 618-0307C ONLY.

37

Models 607, 608 & 609

1

50

57

2 42

3

4

13

10

17

14

15

5

12

11

16

5

44

6

7

8

9

6

45

16

26

38

18

19

40

53

54

55

56

43

28

Hook spring,

Ref. 58, here

45

52

41

29

39

35

24

21 A

59

A

48 28

20

36

25

33

23

51

31

34

58

25

33

21

1

49

27

47

46

33

32

37

30 (PTO belt for

42" deck shown)

22

38

REF.

NO.

1

PART

NO.

712-0431

2 732-0996

3 783-0733

DESCRIPTION

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Compression Spring, 1.31 x 3.0

Spacer Cup, 1.5 OD

4 732-0997 Compression Spring, .66 OD x 1.5

5 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

6 710-0751

7 712-0271

8 712-3044

9 725-1706

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

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

12-volt Battery, 270 CCA

10 738-1014

11 738-1020

12 736-0407

13 723-0444

14 783-1031

15 725-1747

16 736-0222

17 725-1426

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

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

Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062

Battery Strap

Hitch Plate

Safety Interlock Plunger Switch

Lock Washer, 1/4

Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100 Amp

18 710-0599

19 712-0459

20 683-0304

21 736-3010

22 710-0831

23 736-0275

24 732-0944

25 736-0140

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

Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20

Lower Frame Assembly

Flat Washer, .407 x .812 x .135

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 5.5

Flat Washer, .344 x .688 x .065†

Extension Spring, .75 x 5.39

Flat Washer, .385 x .62 x .063

26 710-0642

27 736-0322

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

Flat Washer, .45 x 1.25 x .164

28 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

29 783-0653C Steering Support Bracket

30 754-0485

754-0486

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

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

Power Take-off System

REF.

PART

NO.

NO.

31 732-0991

32 732-0990

33 714-0470

34

35

683-0302

738-0372

36 710-3011

37 756-0627

Belt Guard

Belt Guard

DESCRIPTION

Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.25

PTO Engagement Plate

Shoulder Spacer

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

Flat Idler Pulley, 3.5 OD

38 783-0349 Battery Tray

39 748-0415A Spacer, 3/8 x 1.54

40 783-0744A Engagement Stop Bracket

41 712-0229 Push Nut, 3/8

42 736-0105

43 710-0376

Bell Washer, .401 x .870 x .063

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.0

44 712-3006

45 736-0119

46 710-3029

47 736-0171

Hex Nut, 1/4-20

Lock Washer, 5/16

Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-20 x 1.25

Lock Washer, 7/16

48 750-0956 Spacer

49 756-0982A Engine Pulley

50 732-0735

51 647-0053

Extension Spring, 1.318 x 2.37

Belt Guard

52 711-1044 Keeper Pin

53 731-2111A PTO Knob

54 736-0108 Flat Washer, .510 x .750 x .033

55 747-1112A PTO Handle

56 647-0046

57 710-0650

58 732-0995

59 741-0708

PTO Lever

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

Extension Spring, .5 x 6.0

Hex Split Flange Bearing

39

Models 607, 608 & 609

46-inch Deck

16

See PTO breakdown

40

34

70

66

63

79

19

69

81

57

80

17

60

25

32

24

46-inch Deck Brake Assembly

77

44

78

15

23

29

35

30

9

57 71

19

57

76

61

50

72

17

50

21

31

22

38

38

32

24

27

4

7

15

62

75

49

67

14

1

19 62

9

59

53

68

56

42-inch Deck

44

45

47

25

24

32

43

35

29

46

15

30

9

12

36

14

17

24

32

13

20

33

38

27

21

22

4

82

26

2

6

41

19

1

14

9

15

19

17

11

31

17

40

8

35

29

30

42

12

37

39

34

5

18

36

15

19

57

51

15

55

32

64

65

73

54 35

29

30

19

12

52

74

49

58

14

67

REF.

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

DESCRIPTION

Retainer Hook

Spindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia.

42-inch Deck Shell

Deck Adjustment Bracket w/ Weld Nut

Deck Brake Assembly, 42-inch Decks

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25

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

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

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

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.5

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

Ferrule, 5/16-18

Hex Flange Nut, 5/8-18

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Hex Nut, 1/4-20

Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Internal Cotter Pin, .072 x 1.12

Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 1.0

Deck Adjustment Gear

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5

Push Nut. .25 x .5

Side Discharge Chute Assembly

Belt Cover

Compression Spring, .406 x .531 x 1.75

Compression Spring, .50 x 4.35

Deck Wheel, 5 x 1.38

Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063

Lock Washer, 5/16

Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062

Flat Washer, .344 x .688 x .065

Flat Washer, .320 x 3.0 x .125

Shoulder Screw, .498 x 1.53

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

Bracket Cable, 5.35"

Deck Release Pin

Deck Brake Rod

Shoulder Spacer

RH Belt Guard Bracket

LH Belt Guard Bracket

Mulch Plug, 42-inch Decks

(if so equipped)

Cutting Decks

REF.

PART

NO.

NO.

44 712-3087

45 712-3006

46 710-0597

47 736-0173

48 17258A

49 17928

50 618-0240

51 618-0241

52 683-0265C

53 710-0167

54 710-0347

55 710-0501

56 710-0514

57 710-0599

58 710-0650

59 710-0703

60 710-0805

61 711-0993

62 712-0271

63 732-0429A

64 732-0594A

65 738-0347

66 738-0572

67 742-0611

68 742-0612

69 746-1107

70 750-0807

71 754-0349

72 756-0627

73 783-0139

74 783-0141

75 783-0142

76 783-0747

77 731-1636

78 712-0291

79 17116

80 783-0805A

81 753-0872

82 753-0871

DESCRIPTION

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

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

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0

(if so equipped)

Flat Washer, .28 x .74 x .063

RH Belt Cover Bracket

Reinforcement Spindle Plate

Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia.

Double Pulley Spindle Assembly

46-inch Deck Shell

Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .50

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.0

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0

Self-tapping Screw,1/4-20 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, 3.5 OD

Idler Bracket

Center Deck Skirt

RH Deck Skirt

LH Belt Cover

Mulch Plug, 46-inch Decks

(if so equipped)

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

Deck Brake Assembly, 46-inch Decks

RH Belt Cover

46-inch Deck Assembly Complete

(Manual PTO activated, w/o mulch kit)

42-inch Deck Assembly Complete

(Manual PTO activated, w/o mulch kit)

41

Models 607, 608 & 609

Briggs & Stratton

OHV V-Twin

35

9

(for choke)

11

7

13

9

19

20

18

25

6

Briggs & Stratton

OHV Single

19

20

18

3

35

34

10

5

16

15

4

12

(for throttle)

22

3

2

21

8

10

5

10

5

17

14 (deflector must

face forward)

1

33

9

3

13

9

3

4

31

30

2

21

28

29

20

18

6

32

27

14

(deflector must

face forward)

1

42

Briggs & Stratton

Opposed Twin

35

9

(for choke)

11

7

13

9

42

43

6

34

Engine Accessories

28

3

20

18

19

36

3

2

21

39

38

37

40

15

41

REF.

NO.

1

PART

NO.

710-0148

DESCRIPTION

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

2 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

3 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

4 710-1237

5 710-1314

6 710-1315

7 712-3017

Screw, #10-32 x .625

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

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

Hex Nut, 3/8-16

8 721-0460

9 726-0205

10 736-0119

11 736-0300

Exhaust Gasket (OHV V-Twin)

Hose Clamp

Lock Washer, 5/16

Lock Washer, .406 x .875 x .059

12 751B221535 Casing Clamp

13 751-0535 Fuel Line Hose

14 751-0564

15 751-0616

Muffler Deflector

Muffler, Twin Inlet

16 751-0650

17 751-0651

18 751-3140

19 751-3141

RH Exhaust Pipe (OHV V-Twin)

LH Exhaust Pipe (OHV V-Twin)

Oil Drain Valve

Oil Drain Hose

20 751-3142

21 783-0615

Oil Drain Cap

Muffler Heat Shield

22 783-0625B Engine Heat Shield

14

1

(deflector must

face forward)

REF.

PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

23 710-3206A Hex Cap Screw, M8-1.25 x 25

24 712-3086

25 725-0157

26 736-0607

27 751-0617

Flange Nut, M8-1.25

Cable Tie

External Lock Washer, 5/16

Muffler, Single Inlet

28 712-0271

29 721-0208

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

Exhaust Gasket (OHV Single)

30 732-0966 Extension Spring, .275 x 1.25

31 751B213146 Casing Clamp

32

33

34

751-0619

746-1084

746-1086

Exhaust Pipe (OHV Single)

Throttle/Choke Cable (OHV Single)

Throttle Cable

(OHV V-Twin & Opposed Twin)

35 722-0263 Foam, .625 x 1.5 x 10 (fits over fuel line)

36 783-0357A Heat Shield (Opposed Twin)

37 710-0751

38 736-0329

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

Lock Washer, 1/4

39 721-0346

40 751-0623

Exhaust Gasket (Opposed Twin)

LH Exhaust Pipe (Opposed Twin)

41 751-0624 RH Exhaust Pipe (Opposed Twin)

42 712-0779A Screw, #10-16 x .5

43 726-0272 Clamp, 9/16

43

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, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any 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 component 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 components 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 separate 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 distribution.

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 Warranty, 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 services, for transportation or for related expenses, or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product.

(Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation 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 Warranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising out of the 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.