Page 2 - SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS; SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER; MTD PRODUCTS INC
2 SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - SECTION 4: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to; GENERAL OPERATION
3 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 OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER....
Page 5 - WARNING
5 • 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 asinstructed in this manual. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark ...
Page 6 - Slope Gauge; IN
6 Slope Gauge 15° SIGH T AN D H O L D T H IS L E V E L W IT H A V E R T IC AL T R EE A P O WE R PO LE A CO RNE R O F A BU IL DING O R A F E N C E P O ST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E USE THIS PA G E AS A GUI D E TO DETERMINE S L O P ES WHE R E YOU MAY NO T...
Page 7 - ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES
7 SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES 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 te...
Page 9 - IGNITION SWITCH; THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER; CHOKE CONTROL
9 IGNITION SWITCH To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switchand 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 theOPERATION section of this manual for detailedstarting instructions. The ignition ...
Page 10 - LIFT LEVER; DRIVE PEDAL
10 LIFT LEVER The lift lever is used to change the operating position(height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move thelever to the left, then place in the notch best suitedfor your application. PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER The PTO lever is located on the left side of the dashnext to the steering whee...
Page 11 - SECTION 8: OPERATION; SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES
11 SECTION 8: OPERATION SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES This tractor is equipped with a safety interlocksystem for the protection of the operator. If theinterlock system should ever malfunction, do notoperate the tractor. Contact an authorized dealer inyour area. The safety interlock system prevents theen...
Page 13 - SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS; LEVELING THE DECK
13 USING THE LIFT LEVER To raise the cutting deck, move the lift lever to theleft, then place it in the notch best suited for yourapplication. Refer to SETTING THE CUTTINGHEIGHT earlier in this section. ENGAGING THE PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER • Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) po...
Page 14 - SEAT ADJUSTMENT
14 • 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.Tight...
Page 16 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE; ENGINE; CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK
16 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine isrunning (e.g. carburetor), disengage allclutches and blades. Keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heatedsurfaces and muffler. NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. Be certai...
Page 17 - CUTTING DECK REMOVAL
17 CUTTING DECK REMOVAL WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, move the PTO lever into thedisengaged (OFF) position, engage theparking brake, turn the ignition key to theOFF position and remove the key from theswitch to avoid accidental starting . Several attachments are available for your trac...
Page 21 - CUTTING BLADES
21 Figure 17 Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive beltson your tractor, if necessary, as follows: • Locate the speed control assembly on the underside of the steering support bracket. SeeFigure 18. Figure 18 • Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is fastened to the speed control ...
Page 22 - SECTION 11: LUBRICATION
22 It is extremely important that each cutting bladeedge be ground equally to maintain proper bladebalance. An unbalanced blade will cause excessivevibration when rotating at high speeds, may causedamage to the tractor and result in personal injury.The blade can be tested by balancing it on a bladeb...
Page 23 - SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
23 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 There are three safety switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the brake pedal switch, t...
Page 25 - Electrical System
25 Electrical System A2 WH ITE RE D A/C GR EEN - PT O - L + S RUN 1 KE Y SW 72 5-1 74 1 OF F RUN 2 G+M +A 1 B+ A1 B+ A1 B AL TE RN AT OR AF TE RF IR E S OL ENO ID MA GN ET O AL TE RN AT OR ST AR TE R A1 HEAD LIG HT S GR OU ND PT O SW ITC H KEY S W ITC H BR AKE SW ITC H SO LE NO ID FU SE L+A2 REVE RS...
Page 27 - Tractor Body
27 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 683-0195 Bracket Assembly 2 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 3 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 4 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 5 710-0895 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75 6 710-0896 Screw, 1/4-15 x .75 7 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x ....
Page 31 - Lift Assembly
31 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 747-1130 Deck Stabilizer Rod 2 683-0197 Lift Shaft Assembly 3 711-0332 Clevis Pin, .5 x .78 4 712-0206 Hex Nut, 1/2-13 5 712-0431 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 Internal Cotter Pin 9 714-0111 Cotte...
Page 33 - Steering Assembly
33 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 683-0304 Lower Frame Assembly 2 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625 3 783-0726A RH Pivot Support Bracket 4 783-0727 LH Pivot Support Bracket 5 783-0728 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 RH Dr...
Page 35 - Drive System
35 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 783-1015 Shift Lever Support 2 17840 Transaxle Mounting Bracket 3 618-0307C Single-speed Transmission Assembly 4 631-0009 Shifter Knob 5 647-0045 Shift Lever 6 656-0048 Variable-speed Pulley Assembly 7 656-0051A Transmission Pulley, 8.5 x .5-36 8 683-0251 Double-id...
Page 37 - Single-speed Transmission
37 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 618-0318 Clutch Collar† 2 710-0788 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0 3 711-1274 Drive Shaft 4 711-1280 Counter Shaft 5 713-0474 22-link Chain, #420 6 713-0478 14-tooth Sprocket 7 717-1422 Sprocket Bevel Gear, 42/10 8 717-1565 29-tooth Spur Gear 9 717-1569 20-tooth S...
Page 39 - Power Take-off System
39 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 2 732-0996 Compression Spring, 1.31 x 3.0 3 783-0733 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 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 7 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-2...
Page 41 - Cutting Decks
41 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 16606 Retainer Hook 2 618-0324 Spindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia. 3 683-0198C 42-inch Deck Shell 4 683-0254 Deck Adjustment Bracket w/ Weld Nut 5 683-0303 Deck Brake Assembly, 42-inch Decks 6 710-0520 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5 7 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 8 ...
Page 42 - OHV Single
42 Models 607, 608 & 609 Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton OHV V-Twin OHV Single 7 11 (for choke) 13 4 12 (for throttle) 6 9 22 18 19 20 8 10 14 10 5 10 5 16 15 1 (deflector must face forward) 17 5 34 3 2 21 3 2 18 19 20 9 13 9 3130 4 33 14 1 (deflector must face forward) 6 18 20 27 29...
Page 43 - Engine Accessories; Opposed Twin
43 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 710-0148 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 Screw, #10-32 x .625 5 710-1314 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 6 710-1315 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 7 712-3017 H...
Page 44 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessionsand territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period of t...
