Yard Machines 690 Thru 699 - Manual

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GUAGE 15° SIG H T AND HO L D T H IS L E V E L WIT H A VE RTIC AL TRE E A PO W E R PO L E A CO R N ER O F A BUIL DING O R A F E NC E PO S T 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 TH IS P A GE AS A GU ID E TO DET E RMI N E S L OPE S W H ERE Y O...

7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: This manual covers various models of hydrostatic tractors within the 690 series. Please useinstructions pertaining only to your tractor. Unpacking • Remove all screws from top of the crate using 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdriver. • T...

8 • Compare the battery in your lawn tractor (located under the seat) with the illustration above. Type “A” batteries are activated and are ready to use. Type “B” batteries must be filled with battery fluid (acid) and charged before they are put into service. Follow instructions which apply to the b...

9 NOTE: The seat may have been shipped in a box. Remove the four screws from the bottom of seat andplace seat in position against the seat pivot bracket.Follow the directions above to attach the seat. Quick Adjustment Seat • Pull out tab on seat stop and hold open while sliding seat out of seat pivo...

10 • Line up the bolt on the mulching plug with the hole on top of the deck. Push up on the end of the mulching plug and secure with the wing nut. See Figure 7 . Figure 7 Tire Pressure • The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the ...

11 • Secure battery by hooking battery strap into slot in rear frame, under the fender. See Figure 10 . Figure 10 • Insert the drain tube down through the hole in the battery compartment and the hole in the transaxle reinforcement bracket located on the right side of the unit. See Figure 10 . Be cer...

12 Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the dashboard. Start the engine by turning the key to the START position. When the engine is running, leave the key in the ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the OFF position. WARNING: Remove the key from thetractor, when the tractor...

13 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Go up and down slopes, notacross. Avoid sudden turns. Do notoperate the unit where it could slip or tipover. If the tractor stops while goinguphill, stop the blade(s) and reverse downthe hill slowly. Do not mow when children or others arearound. Nev...

14 Setting Cutting Height • Select the position for the lift lever which gives the desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator (if so equipped) so that the lift lever can be returned to the same position after it is raised. • Move the deck wheels (if so equipped) to the hole location so the...

15 • Depress the clutch-brake pedal until the scissor brackets come together. • Shut off the engine. • Tighten hex nut on the scissor mounting bracket. • Thread the speed selector rod in or out of the ferrule until the hydrostatic control lever lines up in neutral position on the speed control index...

16 Figure 16 • Adjust the tie rod assembly for correct toe-in. Dimension B should be approximately 1/16”-5/16" less than Dimension A. See Figure 16 inset. • To increase Dimension ‘‘B,’’ screw tie rod into tie rod end. To decrease Dimension ‘‘B,’’ unscrew tie rod from tie rod end. See Figure 16 ....

17 Battery Failures Some common causes for battery failure are: incorrect initial activation, lack of water, adding chemicals other than water after initial activation, undercharging, overcharging, corroded connections, freezing. These failures do not constitute warranty. Lubrication WARNING: Always...

18 part number) facing the ground when the tractor is in the operating position. Carefully align “star” on blade with “star” on spindle. Secure with flange nut. Blade Mounting Torque Hex Flange Nut: 840 in. lb. min., 1080 in. lb. max. • All nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tig...

19 Figure 21 • Remove the belt cover at the two outside deck pulleys, by removing the self-tapping screws. See Figure 21 . • Release the tension on the spring loaded idler by pushing the idler toward the rear of the deck. • Remove the belt from around the idler pulleys, and remove from the three dec...

20 Engine • Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions. • Service air cleaner every 10 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit. • The spar...

21 SECTION 9: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT NOTE: These lawn tractors are not designed for ground-engaging equipment (tillers, plows, etc). *Available through your local dealer or from Agri-Fab Inc., 303 W. Raymond Street, Sullivan, Illinois 61951. Description Model No. 40" Two Stage Snow Thrower OEM-190-6...

22 SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If the above steps fail to correct the problem, take the unit to your local authorized service dealer for repair. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine will not crank 1. Safety switch button not depressed. 2. Battery installed incorrectly. 3. Batter...

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...