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Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of 

this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
◊  Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com

  See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at 

www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter

◊  Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683
◊  Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

Thank you for purchasing a 

lawn tractor 

manufactured by MTD.  

It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance 

when properly operated and maintained. 
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.  

It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and 

maintain your machine.  Please be sure that you, and any other 

persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the 

recommended safety practices at all times.  Failure to do so could 

result in personal injury or property damage. 
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent 

product information available at the time of printing.  Review 

this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, 

its features and operation.  Please be aware that this Operator’s 

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. MTD 

reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and 

equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

If applicable, the power testing information used to establish 

the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be 

found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. 
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, 

phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us 

directly.  MTD’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website 

address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want 

to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to 

right

 and 

left

 side of the 

machine  are observed from the operating position
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related 

issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, 

warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s 

Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your 

machine, for more information.

Thank You

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please 

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the 

information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the 

model plate by looking beneath the seat

.

 This information will 

be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site, 

Customer Support Department, or with a local authorized service 

dealer.

M

odel

 N

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S

erial

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To The Owner

1

2

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 9       

Controls & Features ................................................12

Operation ................................................................15

Maintenance  & Adjustment .................................19

Service .................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting .................................................... 28

Replacement Parts ................................................ 29

Attachments & Accessories .................................. 30

Emission Control Statement ................................. 34

Warranty ................................................................ 36

Table of Contents

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Страница 1: ...oting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJUR...

Страница 2: ...plicable to all models MTD reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If applicable the power testing information used to...

Страница 3: ...ects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never...

Страница 4: ...mselves and others from serious injury 29 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your customer service representative for assistance Slope Operatio...

Страница 5: ...not shift to neutral and coast downhill Service Safe Handling of Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the v...

Страница 6: ...to protect the environment 15 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 270...

Страница 7: ...ren and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation DANGER THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury Remove objects whic...

Страница 8: ...gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 5 d a s h e d l i...

Страница 9: ...e battery terminal is marked Neg 1 Removetheplasticcover ifpresent fromthepositivebattery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive battery terminal with the bolt and hex nut See Figure 3 1 Fi...

Страница 10: ...e seat for your tractor was not attached at the factory refer to the following steps NOTE For shipping reasons seats are either fastened to the tractor seat s pivot bracket with a plastic tie or mount...

Страница 11: ...cordance with Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 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 Refer to the the sep...

Страница 12: ...Module Figure 4 1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4 1 and described on the following pages WARNING Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual includ...

Страница 13: ...y into the ON position once engine has fired See Figure 4 2B The engine will run with the headlights off in this position To activate the headlights turn the key one more position to the left The engi...

Страница 14: ...wn and into the parking brake position and then release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage To release the parking brake depress the brake pedal and the parking brake lever will autom...

Страница 15: ...ediately if someone enters the area The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades PTO engaged IMPORTANT Mowing in reverse is n...

Страница 16: ...r s parking brake 4 Activate the choke control 5 Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position After the engine starts release the key It will return to the ON or Normal Mowing position IMPORT...

Страница 17: ...position 2 Grasp the PTO blade engage lever and pivot it all the way forward into the engaged ON position 3 Keep the throttle lever in the FAST rabbit position for the most efficient use of the cuttin...

Страница 18: ...by raising the discharge chute A unhooking the chute strap from the pin on the cutting deck B and removing the mulch plug from under the discharge chute hinge C This will allow the clippings to disch...

Страница 19: ...rain port See inset in Figure 6 2 OPENED CLOSED Figure 6 2 4 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick from the oil fill tube Maintenance WARNING Before performing any maintenance or repairs disengage PTO move...

Страница 20: ...inals Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting IMPORTANT If removing the battery for any reason disconnect the NEGATIVE Black wire from it s terminal first...

Страница 21: ...ngs from the deck s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING 1 Drive the tractor to a level clear spot on your lawn near enough for your...

Страница 22: ...is completely depressed or if the tractor s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied the brake is in need of adjustment See an authorized MTD Service Dealer to have your brakes properly adj...

Страница 23: ...t Points P P Check Spark Plug Condition Gap P P Replace Fuel Filter P NOTE This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and...

Страница 24: ...ck proceed as follows 1 Place the PTO Blade Engage lever in the disengaged OFF position and engage the parking brake 2 Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right f...

Страница 25: ...from the battery Attach to a unpainted part to assure a good connection CAUTION If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle i e car truck do NOT start the vehicle s engine when jump starting your...

Страница 26: ...Figure 7 6 5 Test the blade s balance using a blade balancer Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly NOTE When replacing the blade be sure to install the blade with the side of the bl...

Страница 27: ...he right side of the belt and place the narrow V side of the belt into the PTO pulley 11 While holding the belt and pulley together rotate the pulley to the left Continue holding and rotating the pull...

Страница 28: ...ed 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh gasoline 6 Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner is so equipped Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill c...

Страница 29: ...the seat Refer to page 2 for more information regarding locating your model and serial numbers DESCRIPTION PART NO Drive Belt Mowing Deck 42 Deck 954 04060C Drive Belt Mowing Deck 46 Deck 954 04245 D...

Страница 30: ...inch Deck Mulch Kit OEM 190 607 Deluxe Tractor Sunshade OEM 190 679 Bumper 490 900 0025 Deck Wash Kit OEM 190 032 42 inch Two stage Snow Thrower OEM 19A 218 Rear Wheel Weight Kit OEM 190 658 Tire Chai...

Страница 31: ...period of two years The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as sta...

Страница 32: ...cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still elig...

Страница 33: ...Notes 11 33...

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Страница 36: ...ese items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty...

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