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Page 2: ... product information available at the time of printing Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover 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 The manufacturer reserves the r...

Page 3: ...e caught in movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction 10 and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the 11 cutting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet A missing...

Page 4: ... 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 machine on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this machine on that area or serious injury could result Do Mow up and down slopes not across Exercise extreme 1 cautio...

Page 5: ...When practical remove gas powered equipment c from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel d tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device Extinguis...

Page 6: ...ion Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 270 hours of operation At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively Failure to do so can result in accidents injuries or death Do not modify engine To avoid serious inju...

Page 7: ... deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation WARNING S...

Page 8: ...n t s a 1 5 s l o p e 15 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely 8 3 Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury Operate riding mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes ...

Page 9: ...ing brake and remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace Locate the shipping brace if present and warning tag 1 found on the right side of the cutting deck See Fig 3 1 While holding the discharge chute with your left hand 2 remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise WARNING The shipping brace is used f...

Page 10: ...n your Operator s Manual prior to operating the tractor Checking Tire Pressure 8 3 Do not overinflate tires Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping purposes Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Move ...

Page 11: ... seat until it clicks into place Gas and Oil Fill up 8 3 Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Engine Operator Owner Manual packed with ...

Page 12: ... position JHVSF Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on the left front side of the tractor along the running board The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake NOTE The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located under the front of the seat To adjust t...

Page 13: ... of tractor operation Once the tractor is started the monitor continually displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor operation on its LCD NOTE Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position regardless of whether the engine is started The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil T...

Page 14: ...ocated in the center of the tractor s dash panel below the steering wheel the Parking Brake Cruise Control lever is used to engage the parking brake and the cruise control Refer to the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake NOTE The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut...

Page 15: ...ning This system was designed for your safety and protection NOTE Refer to the Gasoline and Oil fill up instructions in the Assembly Set up section of this manual Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module 1 Place the PTO Blade Engage lever in the disengaged OFF 2 position Engage the tractor s parking brake 3 Activate the choke control by moving the throttle choke 4 control all the way...

Page 16: ...e with the blades PTO engaged NOTE Mowing in reverse is not recommended 8 3 Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE Always look down and behind before and while backing Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE NOTE The operator MUST be seated in the tract...

Page 17: ...3 the brake pedal should remain in the down position If it doesn t the parking brake is not engaged Repeat steps 1 through 4 to engage the parking brake To disengage the parking brake lightly press the brake pedal 8 3 Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Setting The Cruise Control 8 3 Never engage ...

Page 18: ...n to avoid discharge of materials 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 Do not mow at high ground speed especially if a mulch kit t or grass collector is installed Do not cut the grass too short Short grass is prone to weed t growth and yellows quickly in ...

Page 19: ... all engine maintenance procedures and instructions NOTE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at owner s expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual 8BSSBOUZ SFQBJST NVTU CF QFSGPSNFE CZ BO BVUIPSJ FE EFBMFS Changing the Engine Oil 8 3 If the engine has been recently run the engine muffler and surrounding m...

Page 20: ...ce free The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed Battery 03 130104 5 0 8 3 Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling The battery is sealed and is maintenance free Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added Always kee...

Page 21: ...em return to the operator s position and engage the PTO Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry Lubrication 8 3 Before lubricating repairing or inspecting always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with...

Page 22: ...hould be between 1 4 inch and 3 8 inch lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if necessary as follows Park the tractor parked on a firm level surface and place 1 the deck lift lever in the top notch Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is 2 parallel with the tractor Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the 3 ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground T...

Page 23: ...stment instructions WARNING Before operating the tractor make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop Engage the parking brake Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks into place 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 Adjus...

Page 24: ...moved from the electric PTO clutch carefully insert a 3 8 drive ratchet wrench set to loosen into the square hole found in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor s left side to relieve tension on the belt See Fig 7 2 WARNING Avoid pinching injuries Never place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt Looking at the cutting deck from ...

Page 25: ... dangerous by not disengaging completely For a proper working machine use factory approved belts All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor proceed as follows Remove the deck as previously instructed 1 Remove the belt covers by removing the hex washer 2 screws that fasten them to the deck ...

Page 26: ... tractor refer to 1 Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside Place a block of wood between the center deck housing 2 baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer See Fig 7 9 Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the 3 spindle assembly See Fig 7 9 To properly sharpen the cutting blades remove equal 4 amounts of metal fr...

Page 27: ...t light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances 65 0 When charging your tractor s battery use only a charger designed for 12V lead acid batteries Read your battery charger s Owner s Manual prior to charging your tractor s battery Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time char...

Page 28: ...replace cap if damaged 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh 5 gasoline Replace air cleaner paper element or clean 6 foam precleaner Engine overheats Engine oil level low 1 Air flow restricted 2 Fill crankcase with proper amount and 1 weight of oil Clean grass clippings and debris from around 2 the engine s cooling fins and blower housing Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark plug s gap too close...

Page 29: ...e NOT designed for use with any type of ground engaging attachments e g tiller or moldboard plow Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor s warranty Model Number Description 19A70002000 Mulch Kit 42 19A30003100 Twin Bagger 42 Deck OEM 190 032 Snow Thrower 42 OEM 190 215 Wheel Weights OEM 190 833 46 Snow Blade OEM 19A 218 Rear Bracket Weight Kit OEM 190 916 Tire Chains 20 x 10 190 679 10...

Page 30: ...heel Front 734 0973 Deck Wheel Rear optional 725 1707D Battery 751 0603A Fuel Tank Cap 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 The manufacturer reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without...

Page 31: ...s 725 1745A Ignition Key 631 04349 Discharge Chute Assembly 42 46 NOTE Download a complete Parts Manual refer to customer support on page 2 Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready These can be found on the model plate located under the seat Refer to page 2 for more information regarding locating your model and serial numbers SECTION 10 REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

Page 32: ... Inc s application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the lawn mower is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service The warranty period is two years Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on emission related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the writt...

Page 33: ...stem s OLD START ENRICHMENT SYSTEM SOFT CHOKE s ARBURETOR AND INTERNAL PARTS s UEL PUMP s UEL TANK 2 Air Induction System s IR CLEANER s NTAKE MANIFOLD 3 Ignition System s 3PARK PLUG S s AGNETO IGNITION SYSTEM 4 Exhaust System s ATALYTIC CONVERTER s 3 2EED VALVE 5 Miscellaneous Items Used in Above System s 6ACUUM TEMPERATURE POSITION TIME SENSITIVE VALVES AND SWITCHES s ONNECTORS AND ASSEMBLIES 6 ...

Page 34: ...s lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of Canada including possessions and territories f Replacement parts that are not gen...

Page 35: ...E RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE DEALERS Belts light bulbs clutch parts friction wheels grass bags tires seats rider deck wheels and cutting blades are covered by a 60 day limited warranty Batteries are warranted against defect for 90 days at 100 of their value and 50 of their value for the period between the 91st day and the 120th day Fuses shear bolts and blade adapters are considered consumab...

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