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Page 1: ...pplicable 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 ser...

Page 2: ...RT Please doNOTreturnthe unit to the retailer withoutfirstcontactingCustomerSupport If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below En ine Ma ual Visit mtdproducts com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the fou...

Page 3: ...ry 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 material to ricochet back toward the operator 8 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricoch...

Page 4: ...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 functioning properly Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action 4 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability 5 Use extra care with grass catche...

Page 5: ...iler 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 nozzle d Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition f Nev...

Page 6: ...ake adjustments orrepairs to themachine whiletheengine isrunning 12 Grasscatcher components andthedischarge coveraresubject towearanddamage which could expose moving parts orallowobjects tobethrown Forsafety protection frequently check components andreplace immediately withoriginal equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only listedinthis manual Useofpartswhich donotmeet the original equipment specif...

Page 7: ...cess 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 on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes I ...

Page 8: ...gure 1 bberIh _ _ k ing Figure 1 NOTE If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top of battery charge the battery as instructed on page 23 of this manual prior to operating the tractor Attaching TheSteering Wheel The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel beneath steering wheel cap Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the...

Page 9: ...e with the two hex screws removed earlier See Figure 3 QuickAdjustmentSeat NOTE If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat pivot bracket pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket See Figure 4 1 Line up the plastic seat spacers with the slots in seat pivot bracket 2 Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat st...

Page 10: ...umb and index finger and rotating it clockwise WARNING The shipping brace used for packaging purposes only must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower WARNING The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and or property damage Tire Pressure...

Page 11: ... off Levers H Ignition Switch PTO Power Take off Knobs I Brake Pedal C Choke Controls J Drive Pedal D Cup Holders K Deck Lift Lever E Throttle Control Lever L Seat Adjustment Levers F Parking Brake Button 1 Style varies by model 1 If so equipped NOTE Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator s position 11 ...

Page 12: ... pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor o IgnitionSwitch WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO move shift lever into neutral position set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting To start the engine insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position ...

Page 13: ...ngine is running and records the actual hours of tractor operation Electric PTO PowerTake off Knob To engage the power to the cutting deck or other separately available attachments on models equipped with an electric PTO pull outward on the PTO knob Push the PTO knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck NOTE The PTO knob must be in the disengaged OFF position when starting the engine ...

Page 14: ...king or starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO knob or lever is in the disengaged OFF position The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor s seat with the PTO knob or lever in the engaged ON position regardless of whether the parking brake is enga...

Page 15: ...engaged place the PTO knob or lever in the disengaged OFF position Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting DrivingTheTractor WARNING Avoid sudden starts ex cessive speed and sudden stops WARNING Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO knob or lever in the disengaged OFF position dep...

Page 16: ...he tractor s fastest ground speed If the operator should attempt to do so the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor Lightly depress the drive pedal To change the direction of travel to reverse when operating with cru...

Page 17: ... balance of cutting This will give a better appearance to the lawn Do not cut the grass too short Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather Mowing should always be done with the engine at full throttle Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall gra...

Page 18: ...ssure before performing any deck leveling adjustments Refer to Tires on page 22 for information regarding tire pressure FrontTo Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear The front of the deck should be between 1 4 inch and 3 8 inch lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if necessary as follows With the tractor parked ...

Page 19: ...gage PTO move shift lever into neutral position stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed or if the tractor s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied the brake is in need of adjustment The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor A...

Page 20: ...joint on the right side Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint See Figure 18 Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball joint See Figure 18 Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link Thread the ball joint away from the jam nut to lengthen the drag link Hex Nut and Pivot Bar Lock Washer DrXagLink Jam Nut Ball Joint Figure 18 Replace...

Page 21: ...draining Refill the engine with new motor oil IMPORTANT Refer to the Briggs Stratton Operator Owner Manual or Kohler engine s Owner s Manual packed with your unit for information 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 Briggs Stratton Operator Owner Manual or Kohlerengine s Owner...

Page 22: ...ke a foreign object Replace immediately if damaged The blades may be removed as follows Remove the deck from beneath the tractor refer to Cutting DeckRemoval on page 23 then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer See Figure 20 Hex Flange Nut Spindle Assembly Figure 20 Use a 15 16 wr...

Page 23: ... an extended period of time charge the battery with an automotive type 12 volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps WARNING Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging Charge battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances Fuses Two fuses are installed in your tractor s...

Page 24: ...sconnect the spark plug wire s and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt s All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present IMPORTANT The V belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely For a ...

Page 25: ... Pulley Self Tapping Screws PTO Idler Bracket j mounted on tractor 46 inchDecks w Electric PT0 Left Hand Double Pulley Engine Pulley Center Pulley _ Right Hand _ _ _ Double Pulley _I h belt guard Self Tapping Screws PTO Idler Bracket mounted on tractor 46 inchDecks w Manual PT0 Deck Idler Pulley Left Hand _ Double Pulley Right Hand Pulley beneath belt guard NOTE Left hand belt covers not shown for...

Page 26: ...eneath the seat IMPORTANT When removing the battery disconnect the NEGATIVE Black wire from it s terminal first followed by the POSITIVE Red wire Re install in reverse order NOTE Proper removal of the 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 successfully complete it If you don t see ...

Page 27: ... in Section 7 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 21 of this manual before storing for an extended period 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 ignition prior to draining fuel Follow the instructions in the Service Storage Specifications section of the Briggs Stratton Operat...

Page 28: ...idge element or clean pre cleaner if so equipped Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced Tighten blade and spindle Balance blade Damaged or bent cutting blade Replace blade Uneven cut Deck not balanced properly Perform side to side deck adjustment Dull blade Sharpen or replace blade Uneven tire pressure Check tire pressure in all four tires Pull out the CHOKE control or move throttle...

Page 29: ...ew 3 8 16 x 1 25 22 Hex Nut 3 8 16 23 Exhaust Gasket B S OHV V Twin 24 PART NO 751 0651A 751 3140 751 3141 751 3142 783 0615C 783 0625C 712 0271 725 0157 DESCRIPTION LH Exhaust Pipe B S OHV V Twin Oil Drain Valve Oil Drain Hose Oil Drain Cap Muffler Heat Shield Engine Heat Shield B S OHV V Twin Hex Sems Nut 1 4 20 B S OHV V Twin Cable Tie Hose Clamp 25 Casing Clamp B S OHV Single 26 Lock Washer 40...

Page 30: ...Model614 13 28 38 27 2O 19 21 4 2 15 37 16 7 32 12 19 1 30 ...

Page 31: ...pport Rod Hood LH Side Panel RH Side Panel Lock Washer 1 4 Flat Washer 283 x 75 x 030 Flat Washer 28 x 74 x 063 LH Dash Support Plate Self tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 25 Hood Heat Shield w o Intake Bellow Self tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 75 Torx Self tapping Screw 1 4 14 x 625 Torx Screw 8 32 x 375 Hex Nut 8 32 Dash Panel models w Manual PTO Dash Panel models w Electric PTO Parking Brake Button Throttle ...

Page 32: ...Model614 Models w Quick adjust Seat 41 I I 14 63 40 Models w Manually Adjusting Seat 38 28 62 59 _ _ 65 65 29 50 51 27 57 21 I I 32 6 52 5 32 ...

Page 33: ...783 04333 783 04437 783 1489 710 1268 712 3027 720 0309A 731 04074 732 0499 710 0726 736 0204 738 0137A 738 0966 783 0611 783 0738A 783 0739 783 0753 757 04012 757 04011B 50 735 0656 51 735 0657 52 714 0111 54 783 0209C 55 710 0870 56 783 04081A 57 735 0672 58 735 0673 59 720 04009 60 736 0331 61 726 3046 62 738 0296 63 726 0201 64 736 0160 65 738 04012 DESCRIPTION Fender 4 Style1 Shown Fender 7 S...

Page 34: ...Model614 6 38 21 14 2O 32 37 _ 29 25 34 ...

Page 35: ...31 Steering Segment 11 90 Ratio 32 Steering Pinion Gear 33 Ball Joint 7 16 20 34 Lock Washer 3 8 35 Flat Washer 51 x 1 12 x 06 36 Steering Shaft 625 OD x 24 4 Plastic Bushing 38 ID Hex Flange Bearing 5 8 Shoulder Spacer 38 ID 37 Steering Wheel 3 Spoke 38 Steering Wheel 3 Spoke Soft Grip 39 Steering Wheel Cap Small Shown 40 Steering Wheel Cap Large 638 04005 719 0525C 712 0130 714 0162 726 0341 736...

Page 36: ...Model614 17 42 59 22 69 36 ...

Page 37: ...65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O 81 PART NO 756 0116 756 0981A 756 1166 783 0810 783 1019 647 0031B 647 0049 683 0267C 710 0650 710 1611B 711 1363 732 0335 756 0983B 732 0963 735 0662 735 3049 736 0133 736 0187 736 3004 738 0155 710 0627 741 0225 741 3065B 747 04096 747 04093 748 0413 736 3008 783 0653G 783 0663C 783 0773A 634 0177 634 0104 634 0070 734 0255 734 1873 734 1730 734 22...

Page 38: ...Model614 w ElectricPTO 36 37 36_ 43 Ground Wire Ref Onl_ 51 36 41 _ 7 54 710 0607 Used at this location only 39 25 31 19 32 46 inch Deck 30 42 inch Deck 38 ...

Page 39: ...45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 PART NO 754 04033 710 0859 738 0785 736 0171 710 3157 710 0604A 732 04035 723 0444 725 1426 710 0599 736 0222 683 0304C 725 1706 738 1020 736 0407 712 0459 783 1031A 710 0703 712 0271 712 3087 738 1132 736 0322 756 0639A 710 0607 712 3006 736 0329 710 0642 783 0349 DESCRIPTION PTO Belt Models w 46 inch deck Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 2 5 Shoulder Spacer 1 38 x...

Page 40: ...Model614 w Manual PTO 32 32 _ 38 710 0607 Used only at this location 12 41 9 30 13 25 48 15 A 5 1 Refer to D on page 46 54 9 10 46 inch Deck 31 6 48 Refer to B on page 44 21 42 inch Deck 40 ...

Page 41: ...k Stop Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 Compression Spring 1 28 x 3 5 Battery Strap Shoulder Screw 625 x 5 7 16 20 Belt Washer 45 x 1 0 x 062 Flange Lock Nut 7 16 20 Hitch Plate 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 6O 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 725 1737 738 1132 712 0271 712 3087 732 1165 710 3180 750 0956 710 3029 736 0171 736 0322 756 0983B 754 0497 783 0653F 711 1044 732 ...

Page 42: ...Model614 5O Refer to B on page 40 1 Found on models equipped with an electric PTO only 1 Found on models equipped with a manual PTO only 18 51 35 42 ...

Page 43: ... Bearing 625 x 1 574 x 470 Three in one Blade Star Center 21 23 Deck Release Pin Shoulder Spacer 625 x 324 Spacer 635 x 88 x 1 72 Hex Cap Screw 5 8 18 x 875 Hex Nut 5 8 18 Hex Flange Nut 5 8 18 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 Hex Nut 1 4 20 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 25 Internal Snap Ring Deck Adjustment Gear Push Nut 25 x 5 Side Discharge Chute Assembly Belt Cove...

Page 44: ...56 1 __ t_ __ _ 51 _ 50 _ 21 46 inch Deck Brake Assembly 25 46 5 45 I 15 35 1 Refer to D on page 40 1 Found on models equipped with a manual PTO only A double pulley spindle 618 0594 is found in this location on models with an electric PTO 18 44 ...

Page 45: ... 875 45 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 75 46 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 62 Self tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 75 47 Hex Sems Nut 1 4 20 48 Hex Flange Nut 5 8 18 49 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 50 Hex Nut 1 4 20 51 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 52 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 25 53 Deck Adjustment Gear 54 Push Nut 25 x 5 55 Side Discharge Chute Assembly 56 Compression Spring 406 x 531 x 1 75 57 Extension Spring 91 x 7 3 58 Screw 1 4 20 x ...

Page 46: ...NOTES 46 ...

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Page 48: ...s deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e f g MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution Replacement parts that are not genui...

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