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Page 1: ...r meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine aut...

Page 2: ...RT Please doNOTreturnthe unit to the retailer withoutfirstcontactingCustomerSupport If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below En ine Ma ual Visit mtdproducts com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the fou...

Page 3: ...lan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material 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 8 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can...

Page 4: ... a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action 4 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability 5 Use extra care with grass catch...

Page 5: ...wered equipment 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 d Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipe...

Page 6: ...seofpartswhich donotmeet the original equipment specifications mayleadto improper performance andcompromise safety 12 Donotchange theengine governor settings or over speed theengine Thegovernor controls the maximum safeoperating speed oftheengine 13 Maintain orreplace safety andinstruction labels as necessary 14 Observe proper disposal lawsandregulations for gas oil etc toprotect theenvironment WA...

Page 7: ... 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 If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes r ...

Page 8: ...securing it in place See Figure 1 Rubber Boot Hex Bolt Figure 1 NOTE If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top of battery charge the battery as instructed on page 21 of this manual prior to operating the tractor Attaching TheSteering Wheel The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel beneath steering wheel cap Carefully pry off the st...

Page 9: ...e with the two hex screws removed earlier See Figure 3 QuickAdjustmentSeat NOTE If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat pivot bracket pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket See Figure 4 1 Line up the plastic seat spacers with the slots in seat pivot bracket 2 Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat st...

Page 10: ...t between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise WARNING The shipping brace used for packaging purposes only must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower WARNING The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and or property dam...

Page 11: ... the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position Release the key into the RUN position once the engine has fired See Figure 9 Refer to Starting TheEngine on page 13 of this manual for detailed starting instructions WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengaged PTO place speed control lever in neutral set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintend...

Page 12: ...parking brake depress the brake pedal to allow the parking brake knob to drop downward o NOTE The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off IMPORTANT Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended Speed ControlLever The speed control lever located on the right fender allows you to regulate the trave...

Page 13: ... moved out of the BLADES STOP position with the speed control lever in position for reverse travel WARNING Read understand and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before starting the engine or operating the lawn tractor Starting theEngine _ WARNING Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning This system was designed for your safety and pr...

Page 14: ...gage _ WARNING Before leaving the operator s position for any reason disengage the blades place the speed control lever in neutral engage the parking brake shut engine off and remove the key IMPORTANT When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface always Place the speed control lever in N neutral Engage the parking brake Shut engine off and remove the key Doing so will minimize ...

Page 15: ... Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass Your tractor is designed to mow lawns NOT clear brush Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn Refer to Cutting Blades on page 23 of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions Mulching Some NOT ALL models come equipped with a mulch kit which incorporates special blades already standard on your tractor in ...

Page 16: ...ed To adjust the position of the seat on models so equipped loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat See Figure 14 Slide the seat forward or backward as desired Retighten the two knobs DeckLeveling Adjustment WARNING Protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves to grasp the cutting blade NOTE Check the tractor s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments Refer to Tires later...

Page 17: ...d when the tractor is on a smooth flat surface such as a driveway _ WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck NOTE The deck wheels on models so equipped are an anti scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck Refer to DeckLevelingAdjustment on page 16 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding deck adju...

Page 18: ...ied and the hydrostatic bypass rod pulled out the brake is in need of adjustment The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor Adjust if necessary as follows NOTE A replacement cotter pin part no 714 0111 is needed to complete this adjustment Have one on hand before proceeding Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor locate the c...

Page 19: ... the right front tire of tractor See Figure 20 Remove the cotter pin and fiat washer which secures the adjustment ferrule to the tractors right axle Two turns at a time thread the adjustment ferrule toward the right front tire to lengthen the tie rod Or thread the adjustment ferrule away from the right front tire to shorten the tie rod 0 _oo o l Ferrule Tie Rod Right Axle Figure 20 Flat Washe Pin ...

Page 20: ...to expose the drain port See Figure 22 Push the oil drain hose packed with this manual onto the oil drain port Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz Push the oil drain valve in slightly then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil Service the oil filter if so equipped as instructed in the separat...

Page 21: ...front pivot bar may be equipped with a grease fitting If so equipped lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation PivotPoints Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system brake pedal and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil SECTION 8 SERVICE WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments re...

Page 22: ...actor s warranty Cutting DeckRemoval WARNING Shut the engine off remove ignition key set the parking brake disconnect the spark plug wire s and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting deck WARNING Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles to protect your eyes while removing the cutting deck For performing service on your tractor and in order to prope...

Page 23: ...blade engage lever in the BLADES STOP position to raise the lift links up and out of the way Carefully slide the deck from beneath the right side of the lawn tractor Tires Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p s i Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p s i Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires _ WARNING Excessive pressure over 30 p s i when seatin...

Page 24: ...ltReplacement WARNING Shut the engine off remove ignition key set the parking brake disconnect the spark plug wire s and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before replacing belts For performing service on your tractor and in order to properly mount some separately available attachments it may be necessary to remove the tractor s cutting deck To due so proceed as follows Deck ...

Page 25: ...te the idler pulley and extension spring See Figure 33 Remove the extension spring from the idler bracket to relieve tension on the drive belt Locate the two belt keeper pins found on either side of the engine pulley and use a 1 4 inch socket wrench to remove them from the lower frame Refer to Figure 25 NOTE When reassembfing make certain belt keeper pins are assembled in the same locations from w...

Page 26: ... before returning to service or every two months whichever occurs first When storing unit for extended periods disconnect battery cables Removing battery from unit is recommended Store unit in a clean dry area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rustproof the equip...

Page 27: ...ay be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbed through and exposed the bare wire Replace the wire or repair with electrician s tape if the wire strands have not been damaged Note Look for a wire pinched between body panels burned by the exhaust pipe or muf fler or rubbed against a moving part Engine should have a black ground wire running from engine to frame or mou...

Page 28: ...ck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e f g MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution Replacement parts that are not genuine M...

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