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Maintenance Schedule

Before 

Each use

Every 

10 Hours

Every 

25 Hours

Every  

50 Hours

Every 

100 Hours

Prior 

to Storing

Clean Hood/Dash Louvers

Check Engine Oil Level

Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts

Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Pre-cleaner

Replace Air Filter Element

Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter

Clean Battery Terminals

Lube Front Axles and Rims

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Lube Pedal Pivot Points

Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap

Replace Fuel Filter

NOTE: 

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or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs 
and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

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manual included with this machine for detailed engine maintenance procedures and intervals.

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Page 2: ...time of printing Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine JUT GFBUVSFT BOE PQFSBUJPO 1MFBTF CF BXBSF UIBU UIJT 0QFSBUPS T 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 right to change product specifications ...

Page 3: ...se instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol 54 8 3 3 This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following saf...

Page 4: ...hine 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 caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden 2 objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles ...

Page 5: ...shift to neutral and coast downhill Service Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme 1 care in handling gasoline BTPMJOF JT FYUSFNFMZ GMBNNBCMF BOE UIF WBQPST BSF FYQMPTJWF Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately Use only an approved gasoline contai...

Page 6: ...ise safety Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed 12 the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as 13 necessary 0CTFSWF QSPQFS EJTQPTBM MBXT BOE SFHVMBUJPOT GPS HBT PJM etc to protect the environment DDPSEJOH UP UIF POTVNFS 1SPEVDUT 4BGFUZ PNNJTTJPO 15 14 BOE UIF 6 4 OWJSPONFOUBM 1SPUFDUJPO HFO...

Page 7: ...utting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet 8 3 5 308 0 54 This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury 8 3 5 308 0 54 This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury 45 34 FFQ CZTUBOEFST IFMQFST DIJMESFO BOE QFUT BU MFBTU GFFU GSPN UIF NBDIJOF XIJMF JU JT JO operation 8 3 4 01 01 3 5 0 Do not ope...

Page 8: ... s e 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 B SJTF PG BQQSPYJNBUFMZ GFFU FWFSZ GFFU SJEJOH NPXFS DPVME PWFSUVSO BOE DBVTF TFSJPVT JOKVSZ 0QFSBUF SJEJOH mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes ...

Page 9: ...gative battery terminal with the bolt and hex nut See Fig 1 1 1PTJUJPO UIF SFE SVCCFS CPPU PWFS UIF QPTJUJWF CBUUFSZ 3 terminal to help protect it from corrosion NOTE If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top side of battery charge the battery as instructed in the BJOUFOBODF TFDUJPO ZPVS 0QFSBUPS T BOVBM QSJPS UP PQFSBUJOH the tractor Shipping Brace Removal 8 3 BLF TVSF UIF SJ...

Page 10: ... hex screw or knob screw if applicable at this time To adjust the position of the seat loosen the hex screw or 8 knob screw if applicable on the bottom of the seat Slide the seat forward or backward as desired Retighten the hex screw or knob screw if applicable See Fig 3 5 OPC 4DSFX EKVTU FY 4DSFX EKVTU Attaching The Steering Wheel If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached the h...

Page 11: ...E XJUI ZPVS tractor Read the instructions carefully IMPORTANT PVS USBDUPS JT TIJQQFE XJUI NPUPS PJM JO UIF FOHJOF However ZPV 645 DIFDL UIF PJM MFWFM CFGPSF PQFSBUJOH F DBSFGVM OPU UP PWFSGJMM Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels ifsoequipped Move the tractor on a firm and level surface preferably pavement and proceed as follows Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing 1 the deck lift le...

Page 12: ...S optional Controls and Features 4 BXO 5SBDUPS DPOUSPMT BOE GFBUVSFT BSF JMMVTUSBUFE JO JH BOE EFTDSJCFE PO UIF GPMMPXJOH QBHFT 8 3 3FBE BOE GPMMPX BMM TBGFUZ SVMFT BOE JOTUSVDUJPOT JO UIJT NBOVBM JODMVEJOH UIF FOUJSF 0QFSBUJPO TFDUJPO before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions may result in personal injury ...

Page 13: ...itch Your new lawn tractor will have one of the following ignition TXJUDIFT 6TF JH UP JEFOUJGZ XIJDI TXJUDI ZPVS NBDIJOF utilizes and follow these instructions for proper operation 3 Position Ignition Switch The ignition switch is activated to start the engine Insert key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position 3FMFBTF UIF LFZ JOUP UIF 0 QPTJUJPO PODF FOHJOF IBT GJSFE 4FF ...

Page 14: ...notches to the desired position Release the speed control lever and the clutch brake pedal NOTE The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off Shift Lever The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has UISFF QPTJUJPOT 038 3 653 BOE 3 7 34 5IF CSBLF pedal must be depressed and the tractor NVTU OPU CF...

Page 15: ...FOHBHFE 0 QPTJUJPO XJUI UIF TIJGU lever in Reverse 8 3 Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning This system was designed for your safety and protection Reverse Caution Mode Modelsequippedwithignitionswitchmodule 8 3 Use extreme caution while operating UIF USBDUPS JO UIF 3 7 34 65 0 0 MXBZT look down and behind before and while backing Do not operate the tractor when chi...

Page 16: ...eck NOTE 0O NPEFMT TP FRVJQQFE UIF EFDL XIFFMT BSF BO BOUJ TDBMQ feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck Refer to Leveling in the Maintenance section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments Starting the Engine 8 3 Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning This system was designed for your...

Page 17: ...O 653 1 Restart engine 2 1MBDF TQFFE DPOUSPM MFWFS JO IJHIFTU TQFFE QPTJUJPO 3 Release clutch brake pedal fully Depress clutch brake pedal 5 1MBDF TQFFE DPOUSPM MFWFS JO EFTJSFE QPTJUJPO 6 1MBDF TIJGU MFWFS JO FJUIFS 038 3 PS 3 7 34 BOE GPMMPX normal operating procedures Driving On Slopes 3FGFS UP UIF 4 01 6 JO UIF NQPSUBOU 4BGF 0QFSBUJPO 1SBDUJDFT TFDUJPO PG UIF NBOVBM UP IFMQ EFUFSNJOF TMPQFT XI...

Page 18: ...rporates special blades already standard on the tractor in a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck The ultra fine clippings are then forced back into the lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer 0CTFSWF UIF GPMMPXJOH QPJOUT GPS UIF CFTU SFTVMUT XIFO NVMDIJOH Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp Wet grass tends t to stick to the underside of the cutti...

Page 19: ...and remove key to prevent unintended starting Engine Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine 0XOFS BOVBM QBDLFE XJUI ZPVS VOJU Pivot Points Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil Rear Wheels The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season Lubricate the axles and the rims ...

Page 20: ...structions to utilize this feature Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings from the EFDL T VOEFSTJEF BOE QSFWFOU UIF CVJMEVQ PG DPSSPTJWF DIFNJDBMT PNQMFUF UIF GPMMPXJOH TUFQT 5 3 08 Drive the tractor to a level clear spot on your lawn near 1 enough for your garden hose to reach 65 0 BLF DFSUBJO UIF USBDUPS T EJTDIBSHF chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc JTFOHBH...

Page 21: ...er cleaning your deck with the Deck Wash 4ZTUFN SFUVSO UP UIF PQFSBUPS T QPTJUJPO BOE FOHBHF UIF 150 FFQ UIF DVUUJOH EFDL SVOOJOH GPS B NJOJNVN PG UXP NJOVUFT allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry Adjustments 8 3 Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except XIFSF TQFDJGJFE JO UIF PQFSBUPS T NBOVBM Leveling the Deck NOTE IFDL UIF USBDUPS T UJSF QSF...

Page 22: ...ts Check Spark Plug Condition Gap Replace Fuel Filter NOTE 5IJT 0QFSBUPST BOVBM DPWFST B SBOHF PG QSPEVDU TQFDJGJDBUJPOT GPS WBSJPVT NPEFMT IBSBDUFSJTUJDT BOE GFBUVSFT EJTDVTTFE BOE or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation 1035 5 4JODF UIJT NBOV...

Page 23: ...eck have two deck idler pulleys To remove the cutting deck proceed as follows Place the PTO 1 Blade Engage lever in the disengaged OFF position and engage the parking brake Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the 2 bottom notch on the right fender Removing the self tapping screw A that secures the belt 3 keeper rod from around the tractor s engine pulley then remove the belt keeper r...

Page 24: ... and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling CAUTION If removing the battery disconnect the NEGATIVE Black wire from it s terminal first followed by the POSITIVE Red wire When re installing the battery always connect the POSITIVE Red wire its terminal first followed by the NEGATIVE Black wire On 42 46 Decks Looking at the cutting deck from the 7 left side of the tractor locate the deck support...

Page 25: ...s Fuse One 20 AMP fuse is installed in your tractor s wiring harness to protect the tractor s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage If the electrical system does not function or your tractor s engine will not crank first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown It can be found at the rear of the unit underneath the fender located by the battery WARNING Always use a fuse...

Page 26: ...pulley Route the new belt as shown in and Fig 7 9 6 Remount the belt guards removed earlier 7 For 42 46 Decks To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor proceed as follows Remove the deck as instructed earlier in this section 1 Remove the belt covers by removing the hex washer 2 screws that fasten them to the deck See Fig 7 8 It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left 3 idl...

Page 27: ...27 SECTION 7 SERVICE 27 SECTION 7 SERVICE Figure 7 9 Deck Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Idler Bracket 38 Inch Deck Figure 7 10 42 46 Inch Deck ...

Page 28: ...el tank Refill with clean fresh 5 gasoline Replace air cleaner paper element or clean 6 foam precleaner is so equipped 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 UIF FOHJOF T DPPMJOH GJOT BOE CMPXFS IPVTJOH Engine hesitates at high 31 Spark plug gap too close 1 Remove spark plug ...

Page 29: ...NOT designed for use with any type of ground engaging attachments e g tiller or plow Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor s warranty Model Number Description OEM 190 116 38 inch Deck Mulch Kit 19A30006OEM 42 inch Deck Mulch Kit 19A30005OEM 46 inch Deck Mulch Kit OEM 190 607 Deluxe Tractor Sunshade OEM 190 679 Bumper OEM 190 183 Deck Wheel Kit 38 OEM 190 180 Double Bagger Kit 38 19A3...

Page 30: ...umbers DESCRIPTION PART NO Drive Belt Mowing Deck 38 Deck 754 04062 Drive Belt Mowing Deck 42 Deck 754 04060B Drive Belt Mowing Deck 46 Deck 754 04219 Deck Blade 38 Deck 742 0610A Deck Blade 42 Deck 742 04308 Deck Blade 46 Deck 742 04290 Deck Spindle 38 Deck 618 04474A Deck Spindle 42 Deck 618 04822A Deck Spindle 46 Deck 618 04865A Battery 725 1707D Tire Front 13 x 5 x 6 Round Shoulder 734 04372 T...

Page 31: ...ening 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 genuine MTD parts g Transportation ...

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 ...

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