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General Operation:

1.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 

assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe 

place for future and regular reference and for ordering 

replacement parts. 

2.  Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 

Know how to stop the machine and disengage them 

quickly.

3.  Never allow children under 14 years old to operate 

this machine. Children 14 years old and over should 

read and understand the operation instructions and 

safety rules in this manual and should be trained and 

supervised by a parent. 

4.  Never allow adults to operate this machine without 

proper instruction. 

5.  To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, 

keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 

75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop 

machine if anyone enters the area.

6.  Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to 

be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, 

and other foreign objects which could be picked up 

and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause 

serious personal injury. 

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 

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 operate this 

machine in bare feet or sandals. 

10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge 

direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate 

the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass 

catcher in its proper place.

11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 

the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can 

amputate hands and feet.

12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause 

blade contact or thrown object injuries. 

13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, 

or roads and while not cutting grass. 

14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing 

roadways. This machine is not intended for use on 

any public roadway. 

15. Do not operate the machine while under the influ-

ence of alcohol or drugs. 

16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
17. Never carry passengers.
18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. 

Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before 

and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.

19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine 

smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive 

speed.

20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine 

and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop 

before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, 

unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or 

making any adjustments. 

21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always 

turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set 

parking brake, stop engine and remove key before 

dismounting.

22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the 

machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not 

be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit 

could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The 

unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or 

unload properly.

23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a 

burn. Do not touch.

24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving 

under low hanging tree branches, wires, door open-

ings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled 

from the unit, which could result in serious injury.

25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the 

brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before 

attempting to start engine.

26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential 

grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to 

mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) 

or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may 

contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the 

mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.

27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for 

this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, 

understand and follow all instructions provided with 

the approved accessory or attachment. 

28. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and 

above, are involved in a large percentage of riding 

mower-related injuries. These operators should 

evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower 

safely enough to protect themselves 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.

Safe  

Operation 

Practices

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ual before attempting to 
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may result in personal 
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Страница 1: ...INTED IN U S A P O Box 1386 KITCHENER ONT N2G 4J1 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Safety Set Up Operation Adjustments Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty OPERATOR S MANUAL 769 02796 1 9 07 ...

Страница 2: ...sembling 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 1 Visit www mtdcanada ca for many useful suggestions click on Customer Support button 2 Call a Customer Support Representative at 1 800 668 1238 3 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards t...

Страница 3: ... and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree or a corner of a building or a fence post F o l d a l o n g d o t t e d l i n e r e p r e s e n t s a 1 5 s l o p e 15 Use this page as a guide to determi...

Страница 4: ...iler 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 Never fuel machine indoors g Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or runnin...

Страница 5: ... shifting into reverse Back up slowly Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back over accident 19 Slow down before turning Operate the machine smoothly Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed 20 Disengage blade s set parking brake stop engine and wait until the blade s come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher emptying grass unclogging chute removing any g...

Страница 6: ... and gradually downhill if possible 2 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff ditch or if an edge caves in 3 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground 4 Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes 5 Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding 6 Do not shift to neutral and...

Страница 7: ...r proper operation regularly 9 After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire s and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating 10 Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running 11 Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear a...

Страница 8: ... 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 retaining rod is in position over the battery securing it in place See Figure 3 1 NOTE If the battery is put into service after the date shown on the battery charge the battery as instructed in the Maintaining ...

Страница 9: ... grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise WARNING The shipping brace used for packaging purposes only must be removed and dis carded before operating your riding mower WARNING The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects Fail ure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and or...

Страница 10: ...nstructions below Standard Adjustment Seat 1 Position the shoulder screws found on the base of the seat inside the slot openings in the seat pivot bracket Figure 3 4 2 Slide the seat slightly rearward in the seat pivot bracket lining up the rear slots in the pivot bracket with the remaining two holes in the seat s base 3 Select desired position for the seat and secure with the two hex screws remov...

Страница 11: ... to the cutting deck This will allow the clippings to discharge out of the discharge opening during operation See Figure 3 7 Tire Pressure WARNING Maximum tire pres sure under any circumstances is 30 psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times The tires on your unit may be over inflated for shipping purposes Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor Recommended operating ...

Страница 12: ...manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator s position If so equipped NOTE Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator s position NOTE This Opera tors 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 al...

Страница 13: ...witch Module 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 start ing To start the engine insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired To stop the engine tu...

Страница 14: ...lock the seat in place Refer to the Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor section of this manual for more detailed instructions on all seat adjustments Systems Indicator Monitor If Equipped LCD Located in the center of the tractor s console the systems indicator monitor records and displays on its LCD hours of tractor operation whenever the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position The Indicator Moni...

Страница 15: ...g or starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO Blade Engage 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 Models with Manual PTO Blade Engage The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor s seat with the PTO Blade Engage lever in the engaged ON posit...

Страница 16: ...VERSE 0USH UTTON 2EVERSE AUTION ODE 0OSITION NDICATOR IGHT Figure 4 5 WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES NOT ACROSS AVOID SUDDEN TURNS DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL STOP BLADE S AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND W...

Страница 17: ...e parking brake If leaving the tractor unattended also turn the ignition key off and remove the key 1 Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up 2 Move the throttle lever into the FAST rabbit position IMPORTANT Do NOT use the drive pedal to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the dri...

Страница 18: ...ically shut off if the PTO is engaged with the shift lever in position for reverse travel with the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position Refer to Safety Interlock Switches earlier in this section Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck move the deck lift lever to the left then place it in the notch best suited for your applica tion Refer to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in th...

Страница 19: ...o mow lawns NOT clear brush Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn Refer to Cutting Blades in the Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor section of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions Mulching If Equipped Select models come equipped with a mulch kit which incorporates special blades already standard on the tractor in a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly ben...

Страница 20: ...x nuts See Fig 5 1 4 Tighten the inner hex nuts front against the front hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck loosen the hex nuts to lower the front of the deck NOTE Models with a 42 inch deck have only ONE jam nut washer and lock nut 5 Retighten the two lock nuts against the inner hex nuts when proper adjustment is achieved Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly a ...

Страница 21: ... bottom of the seat Slide the seat forward or backward as desired Retighten the two screws Refer to the Set Up section 5 WARNING Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor Before operating this machine make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop Figure 5 3 NOTE Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links will cause the fron...

Страница 22: ...ed with your unit Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining 6 Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in the Engine Operator Owner Manual packed with your unit IMPORTANT Refer to the Engine Operator Owner Manual packed with your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil Air Cleaner Service the pre cleaner if so equippe...

Страница 23: ...ith the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse 10 Move the tractor s PTO Blade Engage into the OFF position 11 Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor s engine off and engage the parking brake 12 Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your decks surface 13 Repeat steps 4 ...

Страница 24: ...the NEGATIVE Black wire from it s terminal first followed by the POSITIVE Red wire When reinstalling the battery always connect the POSITIVE Red wire to its terminal first followed by the NEGATIVE Black wire Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals reversing them could change the polarity and result in damage to your engine s alternating system Charging If the tractor has n...

Страница 25: ...that secures the blade to the spindle assembly See Figure 6 5 4 To properly sharpen the cutting blades remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges parallel to the trailing edge at a 25 to 30 angle IMPORTANT If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to within 1 5 8 from the edge or if any metal separation is present replace the blades with ne...

Страница 26: ...on key discon nect the spark plug wire s and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before remov ing the belt s Avoid the possibility of a pinching injury Do not place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt Figure 6 7 5 Remove the deck belt from around all pulleys including the deck idler pulleys and the electric PTO clutch units...

Страница 27: ...gure 6 9 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 speci fications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation ...

Страница 28: ...uel container indoors where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance Attachments Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with 600 series Lawn Tractors See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor an authorized Service Dealer for information regarding price and availability NOTE This tract...

Страница 29: ... follow all instructions in this manual before at tempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine R R S30296 MAX 20 S30 44 ...

Страница 30: ... cartridge element or clean pre cleaner if so equipped 1 Unit running with CHOKE applied 2 Spark plug wire s loose 3 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 4 Vent in gas cap plugged 5 Water or dirt in fuel system 6 Dirty air cleaner Engine overheats 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine s cooling fins and blower housing 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flo...

Страница 31: ...ines the battery will not hold a charge MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the battery at no charge to the original purchaser Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery if equipped After ninety 90 days but within one hundred twenty 120 days from the date of purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half of the current retail...

Страница 32: ...e Kohler Twin Cylinder 746 1086 Discharge Chute Assembly 931 1032B NOTE Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www mtdcanada ca or phone 800 668 1238 to purchase a Parts Manual Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready These can be found on the model plate located under the seat Refer to page 2 for more information regarding locating your model and serial numbers Replac...

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