Page 1: ...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 b...
Page 2: ...er has a model plate You can locate it by pivoting the cover upward and lookingunder the frame A sample model plate is shown below This is where your model number will be PRODUCTSINC This is where you...
Page 3: ...ine and wait untilblade s comes to a complete stop before a removing grass catcher or unclogging chute or b making any repairs adjusting or removing any grass or debris Mow only in daylight or good ar...
Page 4: ...side where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water heater space heater orfurnace Never run a machine inside a closed area To reduce fire hazard keep the machine free of grass leaves or...
Page 5: ...et u_ _ 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 ser...
Page 6: ...the crate To identify these pads see Figure 1 Remove loose parts very carefully so as not to damage or lose any 1 Steering wheel components steering wheel cap shaft tube 2 Operator s manual not shown...
Page 7: ...NOTE Reference to front rear right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position ATTACHING SEAT ASSEMBLY _ _r _ Hex Tap Screw ATTACHING CONTROL KNOBS Truss Head Machine _ Scr...
Page 8: ...up section entirely and go to installing the Battery section on page 9 NOTE Continue assembling the rider mower while the battery is standing for30 minutes after fillingwith acid and later while you a...
Page 9: ...to the unit See Figur_ Wing Nu Figure 4 Attaching Steering Tube Slide the steering tube into the steedng su bracket assembly Secure with hex screw and hex inserted Io nut from the hardware pack See Fi...
Page 10: ...to the shift lever and throttle choke control lever using truss head machine screws and hex nuts See Figure 8 0 1 _ _ Control Knob Figure 8 Attaching Steering Wheel With the wheels of the tractor poin...
Page 11: ...ttaching Mulch Plug While operating your rider mower you have three options i to collect grass clippings inthe grasscatcher ii to discharge grass clippings on the side or iii to mulch grass and recirc...
Page 12: ...ts being thrown into the operator s eyes causing severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it Throttle Choke Steering Wh...
Page 13: ...er mower stops while going uphill stop the blade s and reverse downhill slowly Do not mow when children or others are around Never carry children Look down and behind before and while reversing Keep s...
Page 14: ...op the unit With your right foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever to the neutral position Continuing to hold down the brake pedal with your right foot pull up the parking brake knob Make sure t...
Page 15: ...the ball to fall So ifyou see the white ball in the grasscatcher fill level indicator falling down you should stop the mower and empty the bag To Empty Grasscatcher Stop the mower completely pull up o...
Page 16: ...k plug wire Brake Pedal Adjustment During normal operation of the rider mower the brake is subject to wear and tear Check the brake periodically by carrying out the following test Release the parking...
Page 17: ...e steps Remove the 3 8 hex nut which holds the ball joint to the steering segment See Figure 19 Adjust the ball joint in or out untilthe wheels toe in approximately 1 16 5 16 Dimension B should be app...
Page 18: ...when the blade engagement pedal is 3 4 from the PTO switch tighten both the hax nutson the cable See Figure 20 Repeat the blade engagement test and readjust if necessary Pivot the cover back to its Or...
Page 19: ...engine pulley Push the spring loaded idler located on the left side of the transmission to the right Remove belt from around the idler and then the transmission pulley See Figure 23 Using a 9 16 socke...
Page 20: ...sired adjustment is reached retighten the two nuts Adjust both sides if necessary Cleaning Engine Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the machine with clean cloth Clean the underside of the b...
Page 21: ...facing the ground when the mower is inthe operating position Blade Mounting Torque 70 90 foot pounds maximum NOTE To ensure safe operation all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct t...
Page 22: ...ll deck linkage and height adjustment linkage with a light oil Front Wheels Lubricate at least once a season with automotive multi purpose grease Engine Maintain the engine as recommended in the separ...
Page 23: ...should be maintained on all tires When installing a tire to the rim be certain rim is clean and free of rust Lubricate both the tire and the rimgenerously Never inflate to over 30 p s i to seat beads...
Page 24: ...g 1 Belt guides or guards incorrectly adjusted 2 Pulleys not aligned 3 Pulley rusted or in otherwise bad condition frozen bearing Inspect rider for cause such as foreign objects stuck in between deck...
Page 25: ...d level is low fill to just below split rings with water Charge with 6 AMP charger untilfully charged If this does not work replace battery 4 Replace fuse following instructionson page 19 5 Make sure...
Page 26: ...en Control Knob Yellow Hex Nut 8 32 Pan Head Machine Screw 8 32 Hex Screw l F 1 4 20 x 50 NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wher...
Page 27: ...es below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted Oyster Gray the part number to order wo...
Page 28: ...f Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 0 75 Hex Screw 5 16 18 x 0 75 Lock Nut 3 8 24 Hex Nut 1 2 13 Hex Nut Hex Nut Lock Nut 114 20 Lock Nut Cotter Pin Ref No 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39...
Page 29: ...to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted Oyster Gray the...
Page 30: ...33 5 16 Washer Lock Washer Flat Washer Flat Washer 510 X 1 00 X 060 Flat Washer 408 x 1 25 x tO Ref No 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Pa_ No 736 0329 736 06...
Page 31: ...ial 18 736 0119 Code Description Extension Spring Torsion Spring Lock Washer 5 16 Lift Bracket Pin 19 736 0140 Lift Rod 20 736 0169 Ferrule 21 736 0275 Jam Nut 3 8 16 Gr 5 23 738 0145 Hex Nut 5 16 18...
Page 32: ...FormingScr 1 4 20x 75 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Cotter Pin InsulatorNut Plate Transaxle Support Bracket SpringSwitch Shoulder Bushing Lock Washer 5 16 Rat Washer 28 I D x 74O D x 083 Spacer Shift Lever Transaxl...
Page 33: ...Hex Nut 3 8 24 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Hex Jam Nut 9 16 18 Gr 5 Square Key Variable Speed Pulley Assembly Extension Spdng Extension Spdng Lock Washer 7 16 I D Ref No 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 P...
Page 34: ...6 33 736 0101 Flat Washer 3 8 X 1 00 X 030 34 735 0271 Rubber Bumper 35 735 0199A Rubber Bumper 36 732 0829 Extension Spring 37 726 0272 Clamp 9 16 dia 38 Part No 725 0157 714 0470 714 0147 714 0104 7...
Page 35: ...list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted Oyster Gray the part n...
Page 36: ...Spnng RubberWasher LockWasher Flat Washer 5 16Washer 16x 1 0 Hex Slot Sems Screw 10 32 x 0 38 Hex Washer IT Screw 10 32 x 0 625 IT Screw 5 16 18 x 0 75 MachineScrew 10 32 x 0 5 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 0 7...
Page 37: ...Part No No 1 710 0599 2 710 0870 3 710 1017 4 720 0238 5 720 3026 6 731 0511 7 731 1691 8 783 0410 I Code Description Hex Hd l r Screw 1 4 20 x 0 5 Hex Washer Hd IF Screw 3 8 16 x 0 62 Torx Head AB sc...
Page 38: ...cription Grease Fitting Not Shown Flat Washer 635 x 1 589 x 060 BellWasher 345 I D x 88 O D x 06 Hairpin Clip Hex Screw 5 16 24 x 75 Rear Wheel 16 0 x 6 5 x 8 0 Front Wheel 11 0 x 4 0 x 4 0 Flat Washe...
Page 39: ...36 0119 736 0169 736 0289 736 0300 736 0329 736 0343 738 0968 742 0651 747 0957 747 0972 754 0754 756 0627 789 0463 753 0529 783 0569A 783 0781 783 0594 Code N N N Description Spindle Assembly Deck As...
Page 40: ...783 0544 783 0575A 783 0645 Code N Description Flow Indicator Assembly Grass Bag Assembly Machine Screw 1 4 20 x 1 0 Machine Screw 1 4 20 x 0 5 Hex Screw 10 16 x 0 5 Hax Screw 1 4 20 x 2 75 Self Tapp...
Page 41: ...ORG BLK _ RED RED PTO SWITCH 725 1657A T GREEN BATTERY 725 1698 BRAKE SW 725 1657A RED SOLENOID L 72_1426 FUSE 725 1381 GREEN YEUBLK GREEN SE R SWITCH 725 3234 BATrERY BOOT COVER 725 1727 o Ill REVERS...
Page 42: ...Single Speed Transmission L H Part No 618 0251A 42...
Page 43: ...0313B 732 0863 737 0148 741 0862 761 0202 777 6318 Differential Assembly Single Speed Drive Shaft assembly LH Brake Upper Housing Assembly Detent Shaft Assembly Brake Yoke Assembly LH Hex Washer Hd 1...
Page 44: ...in your area please check the yellow pages or contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 Phone 1 800 800 7310 The return of a complete unit w...
