White 606 - Manual

Service 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against th...

8 3 Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs...

9 3 WARNING Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the igni-tion key, and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace. Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower. The mow...

10 3 Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are either fastened to the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket. In either case, free the seat form its shipping position and remove the two hex screws (or knobs, on models so equ...

11 3 WARNING Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor Figure 3- Identifying the Mulch Plug (if so equipped) On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can either be found within the cutting deck’s discharge opening or packed separately with your unit. NOTE : Refer to Mulching on page 19 for more detailed infor...

1 4 Operating Your Lawn Tractor Know Your Lawn Tractor Figure 4-1 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H Cruise Control Button B PTO (Blade Engage) Lever† I Ignition Switch Module PTO (Blade Engage) Knob† J Brake Pedal C Choke Knob† K Drive Pedal D Parking Brake Button L Deck Lift Lever E Shift Le...

13 4 Operating Your Lawn Tractor WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the right sid...

14 the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by your service dealer. The ammeter (if so equipped) measures the electrical output of the engine’s charging system. Under normal operating conditions, with the engine at full thro...

1 4 Operating Your Lawn Tractor Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. Parking Brake Button To set the parking brake, fully depress the b...

16 4 Operating Your Lawn Tractor Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protec-tion. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. IMPO...

1 4 Operating Your Lawn Tractor WARNING If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire (s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating. WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the disc...

18 4 Operating Your Lawn Tractor Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 3 to help deter-mine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approxi- mately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overt...

19 4 Operating Your Lawn Tractor WARNING Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materi-als toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator. Figure 4-6 • D...

0 1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor. 2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the bla...

1 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. See an authorized Service Dealer to have your brakes properly adjusted. Seat Adjustment Quick A...

6 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor *Kohler Single Shown NOTE: Depending on the engine model found on your tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped). Figure 6-1 WARNING Before performing any maintenance, lubrication or repairs, di...

3 6 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor Figure 6- IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc. Deck Wash System™ (If equipped) Your tractor’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the ...

4 6 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor NOTE: On models with a 46-inch deck, it may be necessary to remove the belt keepers from around the engine pulley, on order to remove the PTO belt.5. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of ...

6 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor WARNING Periodically inspect the blade spindles for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immediately if damaged. Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ig-nition key, disconnect the spark plug wire (s) and ground against the engine to p...

6 Changing the Deck Belt WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire (s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt(s). All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wea...

6 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor Figure 6-8 Idler Pulleys Belt Cover Idler Pulleys Electric PTO Clutch 46” Deck (Electric PTO) Figure 6-9 This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and /or illustrated in this manual may no...

8 Off-Season Storage / Attachments WARNING Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of igni-tion prior to draining fuel. Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is...

13 8 Safety Labels 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 at-tempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these ...

30 9 Trouble Shooting For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO engaged. 2. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. Choke not activated. 5. Faulty spark plug.6. Blocked f...

31 10 Warranty Failure to comply with suggested maintenance and lubrication specifications will void warranty. 06.18.06 TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free o...

32 Automatic Lawn Tractor Upper Drive Belt (Transmission) 754-0468 Lower Drive Belt (Transmission) 754-0467 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 42” Deck 754-04045 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 46” Deck 754-04118 Deck Blade (42” Deck) two each 742-0616A Deck Blade (46” Deck) Center Blade (one ea.) 742-0612A Deck Bla...