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Operator’s Manual

FORM NO. 769-02343.fm

(1/18/2006)

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Warning: 

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester 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 authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

IMPORTANT: 

Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

Automatic Garden Tractor

Model P805K

Summary of Contents for P805K

Page 1: ...d 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 la...

Page 2: ...eration or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below Visit www mtdproducts com for many useful suggestions Click Service Support and help is immediately...

Page 3: ...y 7 Plan 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 mate...

Page 4: ...can hide obstacles 3 Use slow speed Choose 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 functio...

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 no...

Page 6: ...make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running 12 Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objec...

Page 7: ...ED REPLACE IMMEDIATELY KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NE...

Page 8: ...8 SECTION 3 SLOPE GAUGE 3IGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE OR A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L I N E R E P R E S E N T S A S L O P E...

Page 9: ...ur 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 tractor WARNING The mowing deck is c...

Page 10: ...the other gauge wheel into the corresponding index hole of the other gauge wheel brackets If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below lower the wheels to the index hole that p...

Page 11: ...observed from operator s position A PTO Blade Engage Knob G Brake Pedal B Systems Indicator Monitor Hour Meter H Drive Pedal C Choke Control I Ignition Switch Module D Parking Brake Lever J Cruise Con...

Page 12: ...RWARD LO or vice versa IMPORTANT Never force the shift lever Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor s transmission Deck Lift Lever Found on your tractor s right fender the deck lift leve...

Page 13: ...rating sufficient amperage Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by an authorized MTD Service Dealer Electric PT...

Page 14: ...MOWING position move the PTO Blade Engage knob into the engaged ON position place the shift lever into REVERSE and depress the drive pedal The cutting deck should disengage WARNING Do not operate the...

Page 15: ...cessive speed and sudden stops WARNING Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO Blade Engage knob in the disengaged OFF position depressing the brake pedal and engaging the...

Page 16: ...tion Pull the PTO Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged ON position See Figure 7 Keep the throttle lever in the FAST rabbit position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other separa...

Page 17: ...8 Tighten the inner hex nut front against the front hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck loosen the hex nut to lower the front of the deck See Figure 8 Figure 8 Retighten the two lock nuts a...

Page 18: ...ion 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 Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball...

Page 19: ...ormation regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil Air Cleaner Service the pre cleaner if so equipped and cartridge air cleaner element as instructed in the separate engine Owner s Manual...

Page 20: ...ite side of the cutting deck Lubrication WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Engine Refe...

Page 21: ...lacement Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING Periodically inspect the blade adapter and or spindle for cracks or damage especially if you strike a foreign object R...

Page 22: ...umper battery Connect the second negative cable to the negative post of the jumper battery Make the final connection on the engine block of the stalled tractor away from the battery Attach to a unpain...

Page 23: ...r a proper working machine use factory approved belts To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor proceed as follows Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the ri...

Page 24: ...e until the tank and system are empty 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 i...

Page 25: ...e Storage Container Toolbox mounts on rear of tractor OEM 190 607 Deluxe Tractor Sunshade OEM 190 608 Sleeve Hitch Manual Lift OEM 190 833 46 inch Front Dozer Blade OEM 190 032 42 inch Two stage Snowt...

Page 26: ...so equipped Clear vent or replace cap if damaged Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner Engine overheats Engi...

Page 27: ...12 3050 Lug Nut 7 16 14 4 634 0202A Wheel Assembly 23 x 10 5 x 12 5 634 04082 Rim Assembly 8 0 X 5 38 Includes Bearings and Valve 6 731 2290A Hub Cap 7 734 04148 Tire 16 0 x 7 5 x 8 0 8 634 04088A Whe...

Page 28: ...28 18 20 10 19 19 17 15 11 9 8 7 2 9 3 1 13 6 5 12 23 27 21 26 24 7 22 25 14 4 28 16 27 7 7 13 Model P805K...

Page 29: ...int 7 16 20 13 710 04095 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 1 00 14 736 3004 Washer Flat 406 x 875 x 105 15 736 3084 Washer Flat 510 x 1 120 x 060 16 731 04039 Cover Steering Wheel 17 738 04154 Spacer Shoulder 1 00...

Page 30: ...30 Model P805K 13 16 18 14 19 17 11 17 20 21 5 5 7 2 9 3 8 6 1 4 22 23 9 10 12 6 6 6 6 4 24 24 25 26 27 28 14 29 30 32 31 33 34 10 35 5...

Page 31: ...ion 1 28 OD x 3 125 14 736 0222 Washer Lock Ext 1 4 16 738 04058 Shoulder Spacer 17 738 0143 Shoulder Screw 3 8 16 18 710 3005 Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 19 783 0726E Bracket Pivot Support RH 20 783 0727...

Page 32: ...32 9 2 31 29 12 15 8 26 28 4 30 3 7 6 20 13 22 25 14 1 10 11 5 16 13 34 35 36 27 17 4 9 33 32 24 23 21 Model P805K...

Page 33: ...ender Flare RH 16 731 2619 Fender Flare Fender LH 17 736 0607 Washer Lock 5 16 Ext Tooth 18 736 3078 Washer Flat 344 x 1 0 x 063 19 783 04331A Fender 2 Speed 20 783 0677B Lift Bracket Adjustment 21 78...

Page 34: ...3 32 1 0 9 714 04023 Pin Click 092 x 1 64 Lg 10 716 0106A E ring 625 Dia Shaft 11 720 0311 Grip Handle 12 732 0874 Spring Torsion 18 738 0138A Screw Hex Cap 5 16 18x 620 Gr2 19 738 0143 Shoulder Scre...

Page 35: ...2 x 75 5 712 3005 Hex Flange Nut 3 8 16 6 783 0615D Bracket Muffler 7 725 0157 Cable Tie 3 16 x 05 x 7 4 8 726 0205 Clamp Hose 9 736 0300 Lock Washer 406 x 875 x 059 10 751 3142 Cap Oil Drain 11 751 0...

Page 36: ...36 30 31 A A 38 11 6 4 5 3 13 9 14 1 4 3 11 36 37 7 32 12 8 33 5 2 35 34 13 2 29 10 14 9 4 16 15 3 6 10 7 39 8 Model P805K...

Page 37: ...285D Plate Support Dash RH 22 783 04323D Plate Support Dash LH 23 710 0751 Screw 1 4 20 620 Gr5 24 710 1652 Screw 1 4 20x 625 25 712 04064 Nut Flange Lock 1 4 20 GrF Nylon 26 731 04949 Lens Grill 27 7...

Page 38: ...23 31 27 40 49 77 15 47 15 15 76 67 59 61 56 51 48 68 49 57 64 63 66 60 52 43 18 25 25 20 3 22 29 12 24 41 37 11 28 37 13 26 26 28 34 10 34 35 10 37 7 74 72 73 69 71 17 36 16 8 8 4 6 33 38 72 13 21 5...

Page 39: ...Rod Idlr 3 8 39 747 1185A Rod Belt Guard 40 750 0566A Spacer 260 x 372 x 1 030 41 754 0467 Belt V Type 42 647 0031B Control Assembly Brake REF NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 43 647 0032A Control Assembly...

Page 40: ...40 Model P805K 44 48 47 11 38 30 34 15 37 46 43 42 41 23 40 13 10 9 28 27 17 20 21 16 1 19 31 36 25 24 2 26 22 35 3 33 15 4 5 6 7 8 8 12 14...

Page 41: ...16 tooth Sprocket 21 713 0448 22 link Chain 625 22 716 0131 External Snap Ring 23 717 0678 Brake Pad 24 717 1438A 41 tooth Bevel Gear 25 717 1439A 20 tooth Spur Gear 26 717 1440 10 tooth Spur Gear 27...

Page 42: ...42 Model P805K 3 1 5 9 7 8 2 61 38 22 32 35 26 46 6 59 41 33 48 38 67 47 37 42 13 19 26 36 52 28 27 62 57 45 23 8 39 51 30 10 60 34 43 58 25 15 50 12 20 31 18 65 54 15 63 66 64 53 26 56 44 40...

Page 43: ...Flange 32 714 0145 Pin Click 092 x 1 64 33 714 0470 Pin Cotter 1 8 x 1 25 34 714 3004 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 25 35 715 0108 Pin Sprg 1 4 Dia x 1 00 36 715 0246 Pin Spring 3 16 x 1 25 37 717 04074 Adjustm...

Page 44: ...16 12 75 3 710 1260A Screw 5 16 18 75 4 710 04379A Screw Hex Cap 7 16 20 x 3 50 GR5 5 736 0171 Washer Lock 7 16 6 717 1774B Clutch PTO 7 736 0277 Washer Flat 1 031 x 1 62 x 095 8 736 0277 Washer Flat...

Page 45: ...45 NOTES...

Page 46: ...46 NOTES...

Page 47: ...arranty period stated above If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection 4 below Any such part repai...

Page 48: ...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 product...

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