Page 2 - LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER; which appears on your unit
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2IMPORTANT SAFE OPÉRATION PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - GENERAL OPERATION; IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; injury. When you see this symbol—
GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and oper- ate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for order- ing replacement parts. • Be familiar with all controls and their prope...
Page 4 - SLOPE OPERATION
• Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments. • Never leave a running machine unat- tended. Always turn off blade(s), p...
Page 7 - DANGER; SLOPE GAUGE
7 15 º USE THIS SHEET AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. A CORNER OF A BUILDING FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15 o SLOPE OR A FENCE POST SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE DANGER Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess excess of 15 d...
Page 10 - CONTROLS
• Install the mulch plug and secure it in place with the carriage bolt, cupped washer and plastic wing nut as illustrated in Figure 6. • Remove the mulching plug for standard side discharge mowing. See Figure 5. TIRE PRESSURE For shipping purposes, the tires on your unit may be over inflated. Tire p...
Page 12 - OPERATION; WARNING
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. This tractor is equipped with a safety inter- lock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operat...
Page 13 - OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR
NOTE: If any problems are encoun- tered, refer to the Trouble Shooting Chart. • If the blades are engaged, place the deck engagement/lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. • Depress the clutch-brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop. • Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF p...
Page 14 - ADJUSTMENT
MOWING WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your trac-...
Page 17 - NOTE; of the rod
• Remove the cover panel and locate the speed control rod. See Figure 14. NOTE : There is a small yellow wire con- nected to a spring switch on the underside of the cover panel. Be careful not to damage it when removing the panel. • Remove the hairpin clip which secures the speed control rod’s ferru...
Page 23 - To remove the lower deck belt:
NOTE: On 46-inch decks, you must also re- move both the deck stabilizer bracket and the stabilizer rod. To do so, remove the hair- pin clip which secures the stabilizer rod to the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 25.After the deck is removed (and the stabilizer bracket and rod), the upper deck belt ca...
Page 25 - ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES; MODEL
ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Models 660-668. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized Service Dealer for infor- mation regarding price and availability.Lawn tractor models 660-688 are NOT designed...
Page 26 - TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not crank. Safety switch button not de- pressed There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch pedal switch and the deck lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the button...
Page 27 - TRACTOR ATTACHMENT WARRANTY; PERSONAL USE
27 THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser...