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Operator’s Manual

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10490.fm

(10/2000)

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Pedal Drive Lawn Tractor

Models D609G

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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

G609G

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

TROY-BILT

®

 is a registered trademark owned by Garden Way Incorporated of Troy, New York.

Summary of Contents for D609G

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking beneath the seat A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy t...

Page 3: ...rsonal injury 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 dis...

Page 4: ...p 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 a...

Page 5: ...ng is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition f Never fuel machine indoors g Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the eng...

Page 6: ...understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE IF DAMA...

Page 7: ...E 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 If operating a walk behind mower...

Page 8: ...l 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 Briggs S...

Page 9: ...PTO Power Take off Lever H Cruise Control Button B Choke Control Model G609G Only I Ignition Switch C Parking Brake Button J Brake Pedal D Shift Lever K Drive Pedal E Cup Holder L Deck Lift Lever F Sy...

Page 10: ...depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor Ignition Switch WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO move shift lever into neutral positio...

Page 11: ...eration Cup Holder The tractor s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat just to the rear of the parking brake lever PTO Power Take off Lever The PTO lever is located on the left s...

Page 12: ...erating Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator If the interlock system should ever malfunction do not operate the tractor...

Page 13: ...t stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire s and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating If the blades are engag...

Page 14: ...d for your application Refer to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this section Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other separately available attachments To en...

Page 15: ...which fastens it to the cutting deck This will allow the clippings to discharge out the side See Figure 8 Figure 8 Operating The Headlights To turn the tractor s headlights on Start the engine followi...

Page 16: ...See Figure 9B Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the adjustment gear found immediately behind the hex cap screw just loosened clockwise up or counterclockwise down The deck is properly balanc...

Page 17: ...wheel in position for straight ahead travel In front of the axle measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim Note the distance Behind the axle mea...

Page 18: ...n the Briggs Stratton Operator Owner Manual packed with your unit Spark Plug The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each...

Page 19: ...r tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking shredding or rotting are present IMPORTANT The V belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengag...

Page 20: ...rive Belt NOTE Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires the removal of several tractor components Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could...

Page 21: ...ure 17 Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double idler bracket until proper adjustment is achieved Reassemble by following the above steps in re...

Page 22: ...cutting blades remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges parallel to the trailing edge at a 25 to 30 angle See Figure 19 Figure 19 IMPORTANT If the cutting edg...

Page 23: ...age capacity for replacement SECTION 9 OFF SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 17 of this manual before storing for an exten...

Page 24: ...oline Replace fuel filter if 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 cartridge element or clean pre...

Page 25: ...G 17 751 0651 LH Exhaust Pipe Model G609G 18 751 3140 Oil Drain Valve 19 751 3141 Oil Drain Hose 20 751 3142 Oil Drain Cap 21 783 0615B Muffler Heat Shield 22 783 0625B Engine Heat Shield Model G609G...

Page 26: ...26 Models D609G G609G 31 33 27 16 35 9 23 23 5 32 28 30 29 43 23 24 36 25 42 12 34 22 26 6 11 41 40 37 42 3 7 15 1 19 13 4 2 4 18 20 10 8 14 9 5 17 38 27 21...

Page 27: ...od 22 625 0051 Headlight Assembly 23 710 0604A Self tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 24 751 0603 Fuel Cap 25 751 0658B Fuel Tank Three gallon Model G609G 751 0659A Fuel Tank Two gallon Model D609G 26 725 1...

Page 28: ...28 49 39 46 6 40 45 41 37 43 42 36 47 48 44 16 30 28 38 33 27 31 34 51 50 11 28 29 14 8 52 17 21 10 20 12 23 21 22 24 6 2 52 14 18 25 19 5 3 4 1 16 9 7 17 15 6 26 Models D609G G609G 13 35 54 53 32...

Page 29: ...26 783 0720A Deck Stabilizer Bracket 27 710 0260A Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 62 28 710 0604A Self tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 29 710 0895 Self tapping Screw 1 4 15 x 75 30 731 1990 Lift Lever Cover 31 731 2...

Page 30: ...30 Models D609G G609G 24 23 43 42 2 41 2 5 3 9 6 38 7 10 12 13 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 20 22 20 25 26 27 28 31 30 29 32 35 34 30 32 35 36 33 37 39 40 11 8 22 4 32 35 1...

Page 31: ...ing 38 ID 21 741 0656 Hex Flange Bearing 5 8 22 738 0372 Shoulder Spacer 38 ID 23 631 0027 Steering Wheel 13 25 24 731 0220 Steering Wheel Cap Round 25 638 0019 LH Axle Assembly 625 Diameter 26 638 00...

Page 32: ...7 40 8 44 37 47 15 17 1 19 50 26 27 24 10 49 19 55 30 32 20 42 14 39 16 61 3 9 13 76 62 88 69 53 54 25 41 57 58 19 23 64 68 71 70 58 65 65 56 58 33 77 72 58 63 69 60 66 59 21 75 33 52 31 68 64 23 23 7...

Page 33: ...783 0669 Idler Bracket 51 736 0430 Flat Washer 350 x 1 59 x 062 52 647 0031 Brake Control Assembly 53 647 0032 Speed Control Assembly 54 683 0266 Drive Pedal Assembly 55 714 0470 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 2...

Page 34: ...34 Models D609G G609G 10 12 20 1 29 21 22 25 19 26 10 30 28 27 18 2 4 4 2 17 24 23 11 5 3 13 6 7 12 8 12 14 15 21 9...

Page 35: ...Flat Washer 70 x 1 125 x 031 14 741 0336 Flange Bearing 5 8 x 3 4 x 3 4 15 741 0337 Flange Bearing 5 8 x 3 4 x 15 16 16 750 1238 Spacer 635 x 1 0 x 27 17 611 0133 Detent Shaft Assembly 18 618 0424 Di...

Page 36: ...D609G G609G 45 46 47 44 45 39 31 34 42 41 35 32 36 32 40 32 33 37 7 27 23 15 11 18 14 2 8 22 6 27 55 28 5 4 29 51 52 53 54 A A 26 21 17 10 9 3 25 24 30 16 12 9 19 11 1 13 38 50 57 56 9 10 48 49 B 11...

Page 37: ...444 Battery Strap 35 738 1020 Shoulder Screw 625 x 5 7 16 20 36 736 0407 Bell Washer 45 x 1 0 x 062 37 712 0459 Flange Lock Nut 7 16 20 38 783 1031A Hitch Plate 39 783 0349 Battery Tray 40 725 1426 So...

Page 38: ...Models D609G G609G 12 34 20 38 20 34 31 42 15 41 26 10 45 37 6 2 24 8 21 29 7 17 22 32 23 25 36 15 30 13 28 27 33 19 18 1 9 11 14 35 16 16 3 40 9 4 17 43 C C 37 10 44 B 39 46 19 5 49 50 51 32 47 48 5...

Page 39: ...n Spring 406 x 531 x 1 75 26 732 0470A Extension Spring 50 x 4 74 27 734 0973 Deck Wheel 5 x 1 38 28 736 0105 Bell Washer 401 x 87 x 063 29 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 30 736 0158 Lock Washer 5 8 31 736...

Page 40: ...ty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such...

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