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Page 1: ... 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 auth...

Page 2: ...O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 220 4583 www mtdproducts com 800 800 7310 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please doNOTretum theunit to the retailer fromwhereit waspurchased withoutfirstcontactingCustomer Support 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 i...

Page 3: ...ty glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals 10 Be aware of the mower and att...

Page 4: ...s or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff ditch or if an edge caves in 3 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground 4 Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes 5 6 7 Do not mow on wet grass It may cause sliding Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Over speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine ...

Page 5: ...y check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately 5 five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control If the blades do not stop within the this time frame your unit should be serviced professionally by an authorized Service Dealer 4 Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation Adjust and service as required 5 Check the blad...

Page 6: ...ess 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 t O ...

Page 7: ...the steering wheel beneath steering wheel cap Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware NOTE There are two different styles of steering wheel cap See Figure 2 Styles vary by model Models with steering bellow only Remove the steering bellow from its packaged location on the PTO blade engage lever on the right side of tractor Place the steering bellow over the steering shaft e...

Page 8: ...the seat slightly rearward in the seat pivot bracket lining up the rear slots in the pivot bracket with the remaining two holes in the seat s base 3 Select desired position for the seat and secure with the two knobs removed earlier See Figure 5 Knobs Shoulder Screws Figure 3 QuickAdjustment Seat NOTE If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat pivot bracket pull out the tab found on the...

Page 9: ...aching the cutting deck engage the parking brake turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting Adjust the deck roller height so that the clevis pins are inserted in the second hole from the top of both the left hand deck roller bracket and the right hand deck roller bracket See Figure 9 or refer to DeckRollerHeight Adjustment on page 10 f...

Page 10: ...ct with the deck idler pulleys With the tension relieved carefully route the belt around the electric PTO clutch NOTE If necessary refer to the decal found on the deck s surface or on page 21 of this manual for a detailed belt routing diagram Idler Pulley Left Idler Bracket Belt Guard 3 8 Square Hole Spring Figure 8 DeckRollerHeightAdjustment To adjust the height of the rollers found on the rear o...

Page 11: ... for clarity Figure 10 A PTO Power Take off Knob Lever B Choke Control C Parking Brake Button D Shift Lever E Cup Holder if equipped F Systems Indicator Monitor Hour Meter G Throttle Control Lever H Ignition Switch I Brake Pedal J Drive Pedal K Cruise Control Button L Seat Adjustment Lever M Deck Lift Lever 11 ...

Page 12: ...older is located on the fender to the left of the seat just to the rear of the parking brake lever DrivePedal The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board Depress the drive pedal with your right foot when the tractor shift lever is in either FORWARD or REVERSE to cause the tractor to move Ground speed is also controlled with the dr...

Page 13: ...essure to the drive pedal Depress the brake pedal or the drive pedal to deactivate cruise control Refer to Operations section in this manual for detailed instructions NOTE Cruise control cannot be engaged at the tractor s fastest ground speed If the operator should attempt to do so the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed SystemsIndicatorMonitor Your tra...

Page 14: ... deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between 1 4_ inch and inch above the ground 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 are an anti scalp feature of ...

Page 15: ...2 To turn the tractor s headlights off Turn the key either into the On position to leave the engine running or the Off position to shut the engine off NOTE Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running Doing so may cause damage to your engine s electric starter DrivingOnSlopes Refer to SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely ...

Page 16: ... first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center After the first two laps reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting This will give a better appearance to the lawn Do not cut the grass too short Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather Mowing should always be done with the engine at full throttle Under heavier...

Page 17: ...lever located under the seat to the left and slide the seat forward or backward 2 Once the desired position is reached release the lever and the seat should lock into one of the six adjustment positions KnobAdjustmentSeat if so equipped 1 Flip the seat up as shown in Figure 5 2 Loosen the two seat adjustment knobs located under the seat See Figure 5 3 Slide the seat forward or rearward then tighte...

Page 18: ...just if necessary as follows With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place the deck lift lever in the top notch highest position and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground Both measurements taken should be equal If they...

Page 19: ...p open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port See Figure 17 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 great enough to collect the used oil approximately 64 oz Push the oil drain valve in slightly then rotate counterclockwise and pull o...

Page 20: ...eck lift arms up and out of the way Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod Gently slide the cutting deck from the right side out from underneath the tractor Changing theDeckBelt s WARNING Be sure to shut the engine off remove ignition key disconnect the spark plug wire s and ground against the ...

Page 21: ...rk 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 damage are observed NOTE It is recommended that both drive belts be replaced at the same time IMPORTANT The V belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM...

Page 22: ... pulley as you lift the pulley up and out through the battery tray opening Remove rear idler pulley from the double idler bracket while loosening the belt from around both the rear and the front idler pulleys See Figure 21 Model 808H only Remove the hex bolt from the center of the engine pulley and gently lower it off the engine crankshaft Be careful not to lose any washers or spacers which may be...

Page 23: ...ould cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly Cutting Blades 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 cutting blade s for sharpening or replacement Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade Periodically inspect the blade adapter and or...

Page 24: ...ing the battery and terminals apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals IMPORTANT Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting IMPORTANT If removing the battery for any reason disconnect the negative black wire from its terminal first followed by the positive red wire When re installing the battery always connect the positive red wir...

Page 25: ...e SECTION 10 ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for tractor models 8081 1 808K See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor or phone 800 800 7310 for information regarding price and availability MODEL OEM 190 118 OEM 190 603 OEM 190 604 OEM 190 607 OEM 190 608 OEM 190 181 OEM 190 822 OEM 190 823 OEM 190 824 OEM 190 841 OEM 190 842 DESCRIPTION...

Page 26: ...ion Pull out the CHOKE control if so equipped Fill tank with clean fresh tess than 30 days old gas Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter if so equipped Clean adjust gap or replace plug Crank engine with throttle in FAST position Push CHOKE control if so equipped in Connect and tighten spark plug wire s Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace fuel filter i...

Page 27: ...3142 783 0615B 783 0625C 722 0263 746 1086 DESCRIPTION Self tapping Screw 8 18 x 5 Self tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 AB Screw 5 16 12 x 75 Screw 10 32 x 625 Socket Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 625 Self tapping Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Exhaust Gasket Hose Clamp Lock Washer 5 16 Flat Washer Casing Clamp Fuel Line Hose Muffler Deflector Muffler Twin Inlet RH Exhaust Pipe LH Exhaust Pipe Oil Drain Valve ...

Page 28: ...Models808H 808K 3Q 28 2 5 32 53 71 7 46 47 2O 22 36 68 41 25 _17 2 10 _8 18 73 13 28 ...

Page 29: ...rking Brake Button Flat Washer 9 32 x 1 2 x 1 16 Brake Cruise Pivot Rod Dash Support Tube Hood Plenum Support Rod Hood Plenum B S OHV V Twin Hood Plenum B S Opposed Twin Ratchet Clip Ref No 40 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Part No 725 1752 712 3027 736 3078 747 1215A 712 0272 710 0473 725 1649 710 0896 735 0199A 725 1745 725 1744 725 1741 725 1976 72...

Page 30: ...Models808H 808K 59 i _29 43 42 45 41 37 48 44_ 30 13 34 28 j 29 I i _49 39 46 6 40 36 47 38 28 35 54 6O _62 5O 55 _57 27 32 51 9 7 3O ...

Page 31: ...10 1268 712 3027 720 0309A 731 04074 732 0499 736 0275 736 0204 738 0137A 738 1007 783 0611 783 0738 783 0739 783 0753 757 04010 735 0656 DESCRIPTION Cover w Cup Holder Flat Washer 349 x 1 0 x 063 Lift Adjustment Bracket Fender Seat Mounting Bracket Screw 10 16 x 375 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 Seat Adjuster Grip Spacer Compression Spring 41 x 1 5 Spring Washer 265 x 562 x 025 Flat Washer 344 x 62 ...

Page 32: ...Models808H 808K 2 4O 33 2O 19 6 14 8 Q_3o 25 32 ...

Page 33: ...rag Link LH Drag Link Jam Nut 7 16 20 Grade 2 Hex Nut 3 8 24 Grade 2 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 Flange Lock Nut 7 16 20 Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 Steering Gear 11 90 Ratio Steering Pinion Gear Ball Joint 7 16 20 Lock Washer 3 8 Flat Washer 51 x 1 12 x 06 Steering Shaft 625 OD x 24 4 Plastic Bushing 38 ID Hex Flange Bearing 5 8 Shoulder Spacer 38 ID Steering Wheel Three Spoke Soft Grip Steering Wheel Thr...

Page 34: ...Models808H 808K 30 12 7 1 36 35 31 76 78 80 21 8 51 Refer to pages 36 and 37 for break down of this assembly 52 53 _12 4 62 59 76 74 71 72 34 ...

Page 35: ...peed Lock Bolt 5 16 24 x 0 75 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 0 75 REF NO 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 PART NO 712 3027 718 04012 736 0362 741 0600 656 0059A 735 3049 783 0773A 736 3008 710 1611B 710 0650 741 3065B 647 0031C 732 0963 735 0662 683 0266 710 1260A 647 0032A 712 0130 711 04159 738 0155 783 0653F 741 0225 726 04028 732...

Page 36: ...Models808H 808K 23 40 30 34 lO 2O 1 27 19 24 3 33 15 36 ...

Page 37: ... x 0 75 Ball Bearing Wheel Hub Assembly Differential Axle Assembly Upper Housing Flanged Bearing Brake Assembly Flanged Bearing TT Screw 1 4 20 x 1 0 Drive Shaft Output Shaft 9 tooth Sprocket 16 tooth Sprocket 22 1ink Chain 625 External Snap Ring Brake Pad 41 tooth Bevel Gear 20 tooth Spur Gear 10 tooth Spur Gear 27 tooth Spur Gear 37 tooth Spur Gear Shifter Insert Shifter Cover Lower Housing Lock...

Page 38: ...Model808H Ground For reference only 29 43 24 41 47 60_ 59 7_ 70 _68 54 6 _56 58 38 ...

Page 39: ...itch Plate Spacer Hex Split Flange Bearing Battery Tray Flange Lock Nut 7 16 20 Deck Stop Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 Compression Spring 1 28 x 3 5 Battery Strap Shoulder Screw 625 x 5 7 16 20 REF PART NO NO 36 736 0407 37 738 1132 38 754 0228 40 783 0693 41 712 3006 42 736 0329 43 710 0607 44 710 0642 45 725 1657A 46 17962 47 710 0224 48 683 0304C 49 711 1428 50 712 0229 51 731 2111A 52 736 ...

Page 40: ... Ground Wire 29 43 f 24 41 32 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Parts V belts are designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely 5 7 40 ...

Page 41: ...2 Volt 100 Amp Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 REF PART NO NO 25 736 0222 26 783 1033A 27 748 0415B 28 756 0627B 29 783 0349 30 712 0459 31 783 04467 32 710 0604A 33 732 3080 34 723 0444 35 738 1020 36 736 0407 37 738 1132 38 736 0322 39 629 04047 40 783 0693 41 712 3006 42 736 0329 43 710 0607 44 710 0642 45 725 1657A 46 17962 47 710 0224 48 683 0304C 49 712 0429 DESCRIPTION Lock Washer 1 4 Hitch P...

Page 42: ...Model808H 12 29 48 6 21 65 66 14_ 72 24 _ 54 46 22 5 22 62 49 28 21 22 42 ...

Page 43: ...ck Nut 1 4 20 Flange Nut Lock Nut 5 16 18 Flanged Lock Nut 3 8 16 Hex Nut M16 Hex Nut 1 4 20 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Lock Nut 1 2 13 Cotter Pin Gear Deck Adjustment Push Nut Compression Spring Extension Spring Extension Spring Extension Spring Deck Wheel 5 0 dia Ball Deck Wheel 5 0 x 1 38 Lock Washer 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 742 0612A 746 1107 747...

Page 44: ...Model808K 17 17 X 63 _4 _46 36 4O 58 32 39 71_ 35 47 59 f 65 _5 57 14 _2 16 72 29 64 _ 44 23 29 __29 _11 27 _22 _0 26 44 ...

Page 45: ...8 16 x 1 0 62 Short Neck Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 x 75 63 Pin Clevis 50 Dia x 78 64 Pin Roller 5 Dia x 10 06 65 Pin Hinge Dia 375 x 14 06 67 736 0119 736 0760 736 0921 736 3039 736 3072 737 04003B 738 0295 738 1229A 738 0373 742 0677 747 1116 750 0151 750 0212 754 0642 Lock Washer Lock Washer Lock Washer Flat Washer 406 ID X 1 5 x 1lga Washer Flat 38 ID x 93 OD x 110 Water Nozzte1 Shoulder Screw 750 x...

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Page 48: ...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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