Yard-Man 604 series, Operator'S Manual

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Setting Up
Your Lawn
Tractor
NOTE: This Operators
Manual covers 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.
MTD LLC reserves the
right to change product
specifications, designs
and equipment without
notice and without incur-
ring obligation.
WARNING
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and
other sources of
ignition.
NOTE : This Operators Manual covers a range of product
specifications for various models. Characteristics and fea-
tures discussed and/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.
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE
: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+).
The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the
positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex
nut at the factory. Before attaching the negative cable,
remove the battery by removing the positive cable
and hold-down strap. Note the date on the side of the
battery. If the battery is put into service after this date,
charge the battery as instructed in the Maintaining
Your Lawn Tractor section of this manual prior to
operating the tractor.
• Secure battery back onto the tractor with the hold-
down strap. Reattach the positive cable (heavy red
wire) to the positive battery terminal (+) with the bolt
and nut. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
• Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the negative
cable.
• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt and nut.
• Make certain the hold-down strap is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill.
WARNING: Use extreme care
when handling gasoline. Gasoline
is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel
machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of ignition.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT
: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Figure 1
Rubber Boot
Wing Nut
Hex Bolt