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Yard-Man 247.27432 Lawn Mower User Manual

1. Electric PTO Clutch il PTO Idler Pulley Deck belt Bottom mounted on tractor Deck Idler Pulley E Pro bett Top 5 Right Hand Double Pulley beneath belt guard Left Hand Double Pulley Center Pulley Self Tapping Screws NOTE Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity 46 inch deck shown Figure 15 46 inch decks Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender Remove the belt guards by removing the self tapping screws that fasten them to the deck e Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the belt e Remove the deck belt from the electric PTO clutch and from around the PTO idler pulley e Remove and discard old belt e Route the new belt s as shown in Figure 15 OEM belt part numbers are listed on the following page e Remount the belt guards removed earlier 42 Inch Deck 46 Inch Deck PTO Top Belt 754 0472 754 0474 Bottom Belt N A 754 0349 CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT S All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking shredding or rotting 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 proper working machine use factory approved belts To change
2. 0959 Pulley Only 33 754 0349 Deck Belt 3 618 0241 Double Pulley Spindle Assembly 34 756 0627 Flat Idler Pulley 3 5 OD 756 0603 Double Pulley Only 35 1783 0139 Idier Bracket 4 1683 0254 Deck Adjustment Bracket w Weld Nut 36 783 0141 Center Deck Skirt 5 683 0265 46 inch Deck Shell 37 783 0142 RH Deck Skirt 6 710 0167 Carriage Screw 1 4 20 x 5 38 783 0747 LH Belt Cover 7 710 0347 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 75 39 783 0805 RH Belt Cover 8 710 0514 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 40 16606 Retainer Hook 9 710 0528 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 1 25 41 618 0324 Spindle Assembly 5 75 Dia 10 710 0599 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 756 1151 Pulley Only 11 710 0650 Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 875 42 683 0198 42 inch Deck Shell 12 710 0751 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 62 43 710 0604 Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 13 710 1260A Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 75 44 712 0181 Top Lock Jam Nut 3 8 16 14 712 3288 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 1 62 45 712 0271 Hex Sems Nut 1 4 20 15 712 0241 Hex Nut 3 8 24 46 712 3006 Hex Nut 1 4 20 16 712 0291 Center Lock Nut 1 4 20 47 731 2231 Belt Cover 17 712 0417A Hex Flange Nut 5 8 18 48 736 0270 Bell Washer 265 x 75 x 062 18 712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 49 742 0616 Three in one Blade Star Center 21 23 19 712 3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 50 731 1636 Mulch Plug 46 inch Decks 20 714 0104 Internal Cotter Pin 072 x 1 12 51 731 1643A Mulch Plug 42 inch Decks 21 717 1553 Deck Adjustment Gear 52
3. 712 3087 Wing Nut 1 4 20 22 731 1032A Side Discharge Chute Assembly 53 1712 0291 Center Lock Nut 1 4 20 23 732 0306 Compression Spring 406 x 531 x 1 75 54 710 0106 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 1 25 24 732 0594A Extension Spring 91 x 7 33 55 710 0578 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 5 25 734 0973 Deck Wheel 5 x 1 38 56 736 0173 Flat Washer 28 x 74 x 063 26 736 0105 Bell Washer 401 x 87 x 063 57 753 0852 46 inch Deck Assembly Complete 27 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 w o mulch kit 28 738 0347 Shoulder Spacer 625 x 169 58 753 0851 42 inch Deck Assembly Complete 29 738 0373 Shoulder Spacer 498 x 1 53 w o mulch kit 30 742 0611 Three in one Blade Star Center 16 28 700 xxxx 0665 code NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted Yard Man Green the part number to order would be wherever Yard Man Green 0665 Yard Man Yellow 0674 Powder Black 0637 37 Model 604 for choke 11 7 Briggs amp Stratton Intek Twin a x for throttle 4 face forward 14 deflector must A wl for choke Kohler Single cylinder face forward 14 deflector must 38 Engine Accessories PART NO DESCRIPTION 710 0148 Self Tapping Screw 8 3
4. BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES D NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN SE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 MOW UP AND DOWN Pr NOT ACROSS AVOID SUDDEN TURNS USE LOW GEAR AD OPERA OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY TOR S MANUAL KEEP SAFETY DEVICES WO TO 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 LOOK DOWN amp BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING KEEP SAFETY DEVICES GUARDS SHIELDS AND SWITCHES ETC IN PLACE AND WORKING REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE S KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS BE SURE BLADE S AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE S BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR S POSITION DISENGAGE BLADE S PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY READ OPERATOR S MANUAL Figure 1 Safety Labels found on your unit USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY pe SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE Ia A POWER POLE ie A CORNER OF A BUI
5. Guard 734 0255 Air Valve Not Shown 41 747 1127 Idler Adjustment Rod 3 8 734 1873 Tire Only 20 x 10 x 8 Square Shoulder 42 747 1156 Shift Rod 734 1730 Tire Only 20 x 8 x 8 Square Shoulder 43 747 1160 Belt Guard Rod 83 734 1788A Hub Cap Yellow w Sprig Logo 44 748 0416 Shoulder Spacer 38 ID 727 0425A Spring Clip Not Shown 33 Model 604 d 9 ga u K a o m 34 Power Take off System REF PART REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 22 711 0640 Stud 3 8 16 x 2 68 2 732 0735 Compression Spring 1 318 x 2 37 23 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 3 783 0733 Spacer Cup 1 5 OD 24 710 3180 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 1 75 Grade 5 4 732 0956 Compression Spring 66 OD x 1 5 25 732 0978 Extension Spring 1 2 OD x 3 638 5 710 0604A Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 26 714 0118 Square Key 1 4 x 1 5 6 710 0751 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 62 27 736 0277 Flat Washer 1 03 x 1 62 x 095 7 1712 0271 Hex Sems Nut 1 4 20 28 712 3004A Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 8 712 3044 Wing Nut 1 4 20 29 783 0653A Steering Support Bracket 9 725 1706 12 volt Battery 270 CCA 30 683 0293 Idier Bracket Assembly 42 inch decks 10 738 1014 Shoulder Screw 5 x 1 25 3 8 16 683 0197 Idier Bracket Assembly 46 inch decks 11 738 1020 Shoulder Screw 625 x 5 7 16 20 31 738 3056 Shoulder Screw 1 2 Diameter x 2 5 12 736 0407 Bell Washer 45 x 1 0
6. away from the jam nut to lengthen the drag link e Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved NOTE Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links will cause the front tires to toe in too far Proper toe in is between 1 16 and 5 16 Front tire toe in can be measured as follows e Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel Insert a 1 4 dowel up through aligning holes in both the steering gear and support plate See Figure 11 wa 7 O TG Drag Links Insert Dowel Steering Gear Here O Support o a Plate 02 Il Steering NOTE View shown from beneath tractor Shaft Figure 11 In front of the axle measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim Note the distance e Behind the axle measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim Note the distance e The measurement taken in front of the axle should be between 1 16 and 5 16 less than the measurement taken behind the axle e Adjust if necessary e Remove the dowel inserted earlier before attempting to operate the tractor 16 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running e g carburetor disengage all clutches a
7. blades are sharp Always protect hands by wearing heavy leather work gloves to grasp blades off remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the tractor s parking brake before making any adjustments to the cutting deck 14 For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center After the first two laps reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the 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 Do not mow at high ground speed especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed 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 grass Your tractor is designed to mow lawns NOT clear brush Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place the lift lever in the top notch highest position and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to
8. inward into the disengaged OFF position the tractor s engine will shut off IMPORTANT The PTO knob cannot be in the engaged ON position when the tractor is driving in the reverse direction The PTO knob must be in the disengaged OFF position when the shift lever is in REVERSE or the PTO will automatically shut off Refer to SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES in this section MOWING This tractor is equipped with one of MTD s high quality cutting decks The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor A WARNING To avoid possible injury do not allow anyone in the area of the tractor while mowing Even if the area to be mowed has been cleared of foreign objects small objects may be picked up and discharged by the mower WARNING Never direct the discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation A SECTION 9 ADJUSTMENTS LEVELING THE DECK A NOTE Check the tractor s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments Refer to TIRES in the maintenance section of this manual for further information regarding tire pressure Front to Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabi lizer bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear The front of the deck should be 1 4 to 3 8 lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if necessary as follows WARNING Turn the tractors engine WARNING Cutting
9. notches on the right side of the fender Then adjust the deck wheels so that they are at least 1 4 inch to 1 2 inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth flat surface such as a driveway A NOTE The deck wheels are an anti scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck Refer to the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the discharge chute opening of the cutting deck STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE Refer to the TRACTOR SET UP section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill up instructions Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch e Place the PTO switch in the disengaged OFF position e Depress the brake pedal and set the parking brake Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position e Move the throttle control lever into the FAST or CHOKE if so equipped position e Pull out the choke control knob if so equipped a warm engine may not require choking e Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position After the engine starts release the key It will return to the ON position IMPORTANT Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time Doing so may cause damage to your engine s starter NOTE f starting problems are encountered refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual After the engine sta
10. shut the engine off Refer to Figure 4 IMPORTANT Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running Doing so may cause damage to your engine s starter STOPPING THE ENGINE e Place the PTO switch in the disengaged OFF position e Move the throttle control into the SLOW position and allow the engine to idle down for ten seconds then turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position e Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting IMPORTANT if you think you ve struck a foreign object stop the engine immediately Remove the wire s from the spark plug s thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower USING THE LIFT LEVER To raise the cutting deck move the lift lever to the left then place it in the notch best suited for your application Refer to SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT earlier in this section ENGAGING THE ELECTRIC PTO POWER TAKE OFF KNOB Front View Pull Out Push In mm E Figure 7 e Move the throttle control lever to the FAST rabbit position e Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged ON position See Figure 7 Keep the throttle lever in the FAST rabbit position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck and other attachments e The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times If the operator should leave the seat without pushing the PTO knob
11. style Yellow 751 0658 Fuel Tank Three Gallon 16 1731 1995 LH Head Light Reflector 35 725 1745 Ignition Key 17 1731 1996 RH Head Light Reflector 36 746 1085 Choke Cable Intek Twin 18 736 0173 Flat Washer 28 x 74 x 063 746 1088 Choke Cable Kohler 19 1736 3078 Flat Washer 349 x 1 0 x 063 37 1725 1752 Electric PTO Switch 20 747 1132 Hood Support Rod 38 731 2264 RH Grille Heat Shield 21 1783 0808 Heat Shield 4 style 39 731 2263 LH Grille Heat Shield 22 710 0604A Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 27 Model 604 28 Lift Assembly REF PART REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 647 0040 Deck Stabilizer Rod 27 710 0260 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 62 2 683 0197 Lift Shaft Assembly 28 710 0604 Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 3 711 0332 Clevis Pin 5 x 78 29 710 0895 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 15 x 75 4 1712 0206 Hex Nut 1 2 13 30 731 1990 Lift Lever Cover 5 1712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 31 731 2104 Shift Lever Cover w Cup Holder 6 712 3004A Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 32 738 0155 Shoulder Screw 437 x 1 62 7 712 3083 Hex Nut 1 2 13 33 783 0677 Lift Adjustment Bracket 8 714 0104 Internal Cotter Pin 34 783 0685 Fender 9 714 0111 Cotter Pin 35 1783 0715 Seat Mounting Bracket 10 716 0106 E ring 36 710 1268 Screw 10 16 x 375 11 1720 0311 Handle Grip 37 712 3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 12 732 0874 Torsion Spring 38 720 0309A Seat Adjuster G
12. the machine smoothly Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blade s place transmission in neutral set park brake stop engine and remove key before dismounting Turn off blade s when not mowing Stop engine and wait until blade 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 artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck This unit should not be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under power because the unit could tip over causing serious personal injury The unit must be pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload properly Never make a cutting height adjustment while engine is running if operator must dismount to do so Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Never operate a unit in bare feet sandals or sneakers Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under power lines wires bridges or low hanging tree branches before entering or leaving buildings or in any other situation where the operator may
13. 1 24 x 06 21 712 3004A Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 65 736 0204 Flat Washer 344 x 062 x 03 22 1712 3008 Jam Nut 3 8 16 66 738 0155 Shoulder Screw 437 x 1 62 23 1714 0111 Cotter Pin 67 738 0507B Shoulder Screw 5 x 434 24 714 0149B Internal Cotter Pin 68 741 0225 Hex Flange Bearing 25 723 0156 Ball Joint 3 8 24 69 741 3065A Split Hex Flange Bearing 26 725 1644 Short Spring Switch 70 747 1137 Cruise Control Rod 27 726 0320 Insulator Nut Plate 71 747 1138 Brake Lock Control Rod 28 732 0384 Extension Spring 62 Dia x 6 12 72 748 0413 Cruise Latch 29 732 0525 Compression Spring Clip 73 748 0415 Spacer 5 16 x 1 54 30 732 0716 Extension Spring 59 OD x 4 74 783 0653 Stearing Support Bracket 31 732 0963 Extension Spring 50 Dia x 6 37 75 783 0732 AutoDrive Lockout Bracket hooks to flange 783 0650 in frame 76 783 0773 Brake Pedal 32 736 0105 Bell Washer 401 x 87 x 063 77 783 0780 Neutral Return Bracket 33 736 0140 Flat Washer 385 x 62 x 063 78 683 0263 Lower Frame Assembly 34 1736 0169 Lock Washer 3 8 79 783 0668 Hitch Plate 35 736 0275 Flat Washer 5 16 80 736 0242 Bell Washer 34 x 872 36 736 0407 Bell Washer 45 x 1 0 x 602 81 710 0627 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 24 x 75 37 736 3010 Flat Washer 407 x 812 x 135 82 1634 0177 Wheel Assembly Complete 20 x 10 x 8 38 738 0322 Shoulder Screw 625 x 217 634 0104 Wheel Assembly Complete 20 x 8 x 8 39 747 1122 Brake Rod 634 0077 Rim Only 40 747 1123 Belt
14. 2 x 375 710 0599 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 710 0604 Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 710 1237 Screw 10 32 x 625 710 1314 Socket Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 625 710 1315 Self Tapping Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 721 0460 Exhaust Gasket Intek Twin 726 0205 Hose Clamp 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 736 0221 Flat Washer 3 8 x 56 x 018 751B221535 Casing Clamp 751 0535 Fuel Line Hose 751 0564 Muffler Deflector 751 0616 Muffler Twin Inlet 751 0650 RH Exhaust Pipe Intek Twin 751 0651 LH Exhaust Pipe Intek Twin 751 3140 Oil Drain Valve 751 3141 Oil Drain Hose 751 3142 Oil Drain Cap 783 0615 Muffler Heat Shield 783 0625A Engine Heat Shield 710 3206A Hex Cap Screw M8 1 25 x 25 712 3086 Flange Nut M8 1 25 721 0375 Exhaust Gasket Kohler 736 0607 External Lock Washer 5 16 751 0621 Exhaust Pipe Kohler 751 0617 Muffler Single Inlet 746 1086 Throttle Cable Intek Twin 746 1087 Throttle Cable Kohler 39 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR YaRD MaN For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America its possessions and territories MTD PRODUCTS INC will at its option repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty covers units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the operating instructions furnished with the unit and which have not been s
15. 604 30 Steering Assembly REF PART REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 683 0263 Lower Frame Assembly 27 683 0128A Pivot Bar 2 710 0604 Self tapping Screw 16 18x 625 28 712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 3 783 0726 RH Pivot Support Bracket 29 714 0470 Cotter Pin 4 1783 0727 LH Pivot Support Bracket 30 726 0214 Push Cap 5 8 5 783 0728 Pivot Bar Bracket 726 0341 Push Cap 3 4 6 710 0514 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Grade 5 31 736 0162 Flat Washer 64 x 1 0 x 12 7 711 1409 LH Drag Link 32 736 0187 Flat Washer 64 x 1 24 x 06 8 711 1408 RH Drag Link 736 0316 Flat Washer 78 x 1 59 x 06 9 712 0240 Jam Nut 7 16 20 Grade 2 33 736 0285 Flat Washer 635 x 1 589 x 06 10 1712 0241 Hex Nut 3 8 24 Grade 2 34 738 1011 Shoulder Screw 5 x 2 2 3 8 16 11 1712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 35 741 0659 Flange Bearing 632 ID x 937 OD 12 1712 0459 Flange Lock Nut 7 16 20 741 0660 Flange Bearing 760 ID x 937 OD 13 712 3004A Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 36 634 0105A Wheel Assembly Complete 15 x 6 x 6 14 717 1550 Steering Gear 11 90 Ratio 634 0172 Rim Only 15 1717 1554 Steering Pinion Gear 734 0255 Air Valve Not Shown 16 723 0448A Ball Joint 7 16 20 734 1731 Tire Only Square Shoulder 17 1736 0169 Lock Washer 3 8 741 0487A Plastic Flange Not Shown 18 736 3084 Flat Washer 51 x 1 12 x 06 741 0706 Plastic Flange w Fitting Not Shown 19 738 1001 Steering Shaft 625
16. K REMOVAL earlier in this section for detailed instructions then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside e Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer See Figure 20 e Use a 15 16 wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly See Figure 20 NOTE The hex flange nut has a right handed thread pattern Do NOT attempt to force the nut in the incorrect direction Doing so may damage the nut and create a safety hazard Block of Wood Hex Flange Nut CE e759 39 Spindle Assembly Cutting Blade Figure 20 To properly sharpen the cutting blades remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges See Figure 21 Sharpen the cutting edge straight across parallel to the trailing edge at a 25 to 30 angle See Figure 21 IMPORTANT f the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to within 5 8 of the wind wing radius or if any metal separation is present replace the blades with new ones See Figure 21 22 Blade Separation Wind Wing Sharpen Edge Evenly Figure 21 It is extremely important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds may cause damage to the tractor and result in personal injury The blade can be tested by b
17. LDING a m a OR A FENCE POST I a Slope Gauge dh Ana Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess 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 SECTION 5 ATTACHMENTS amp ACCESSORIES MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION OEM 190 601 FastAttach Twin Bagger Grass Collector For 42 inch Decks Only OEM 190 602 FastAttach Twin Bagger Grass Collector For 46 inch Decks Only OEM 190 112 Mulch Kit For 42 inch Decks Only OEM 190 118 Mulch Kit For 46 inch Decks Only OEM 190 603 FastAttach Front Bumper Kit OEM 190 604 TracPac Storage Container mounts on rear of tractor OEM 190 822 FastAttach 46 inch Front Dozer Blade OEM 190 823 42 inch Two stage Snowthrower SECTION 6 TRACTOR SET UP ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES NOTE The positive battery terminal is marked Pos The negative battery terminal is marked Neg e The positive cable heavy red wire is secured to the positive battery terminal with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory Make certain that the rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it from corrosion e Remove the hex bolt and wing nut f
18. OD x 24 4 37 734 1787A Hub Cap Yellow w Sprig Logo 20 741 0475 Plastic Bushing 38 ID 727 0425A Spring Clip Not Shown 21 741 0656 Hex Flange Bearing 5 8 38 783 0653 Steering Support Bracket 22 748 0416 Shoulder Spacer 38 ID 39 738 1020 Shoulder Screw 625 x 50 7 16 20 23 731 1869 Steering Wheel 625 Spline 40 736 0331 Bell Washer 39 x 1 13 x 062 24 731 1904 Steering Wheel Cap w Logo 41 738 0140 Shoulder Screw 435 x 178 5 16 x 56 25 638 0019 LH Axle Assembly 625 Diameter 42 736 0242 Bell Washer 34 x 872 638 0021 LH Axle Assembly 625 750 Diameter 43 710 0643 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 X 1 26 638 0020 RH Axle Assembly 625 Diameter 44 737 3000 Grease Fittting if so equipped 638 0022 RH Axle Assembly 625 750 Diameter 45 710 0525 Cast Iron Pivot Bar if so equipped NOTE Units equipped with a 42 inch deck have axles with a 625 diameter Units equipped with a 46 inch deck have axles with a 625 750 diameter NOTE For painted parts please refer 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 Yard Man Green the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0665 Yard Man Green 0665 Yard Man Yellow 0674 Powder Black 0637 31 Model 604 Drive System REF PART REF PAR
19. Re Ren RR 11 ADJUSTMENTS ei hive tia tet A ee oe em ae tk 14 MAINTENANGE iad tre ia oaae e r E iaia pera iaia 17 LUBRICATION rs ee a a He O HR si 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE a ar rea a aa ar 24 PARTS ST 2k va key ne ieri 26 WARRANY INFORMATION Back Cover SECTION 2 FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new rider It will help you assemble prepare and maintain your rider Please read and understand what it says Before you start to prepare your tractor for its first use please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator s Manual The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department Every tractor has a model plate You can locate it by lifting the seat and looking at the seat bracket e An example of what the model plate will look like is shown below This is where your model number will be XXX X XXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXXX This is where your serial number will be Copy the model number here MTD PRODUCTS INC f MTD M P O BOX 368022 Copy the serial number here CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 SECTION 3 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER Record this information in the space provided To find your unit s specific model number and serial number see SECTION 2 FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER If you are having difficulty assembling th
20. Switch 12 1736 0222 External Lock Washer 1 4 13 1736 0329 Lock Washer 1 4 14 725 1752 Electric PTO Switch 15 783 0462 Retainer Bracket 16 629 0889 Alternator Adapter for Kohler engines 17 725 1648 Electric PTO Relay 26 Electrical System Tractor Body REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 710 0788 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 0 23 710 1017 Torx Self Tapping Screw 1 4 14 x 625 2 710 0599 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 24 710 3217 Torx Screw 8 32 x 375 3 710 0751 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 62 25 712 0142 Hex Nut 8 32 4 710 0895 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 15 x 75 26 731 0071 Dash Panel 4 style 5 710 0924 Pan Phillips Screw 1 4 20 x 75 27 731 0072 Parking Brake Button 6 710 0528 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 1 25 28 731 1857 Throttle Control Lever 7 712 0292 U type Speed Nut 1 4 20 29 731 2106 Cruise Control Button 8 712 3004A Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 30 747 1155 Brake Cruise Pivot Rod 9 712 3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 31 749 1087 Dash Support Tube 10 725 1649 Head Lamp Socket 32 731 2232 Intake Bellow Kohler 11 1731 1978 RH Head Light Lens 731 2234 Intake Bellow Intek Twin 12 1731 1979 LH Head Light Lens 33 751 0603 Fuel Cap For Two Gallon Tank Shown 13 1731 1980 Hood 4 style Yellow 751 0649 Fuel Cap For Three Gallon Tank 14 1731 1981 LH Side Panel 4 style Yellow 34 751 0659 Fuel Tank Two Gallon Shown 15 1731 1982 RH Side Panel 4
21. T NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 17839 Shift Lever Bracket 45 754 0467 Variable speed Belt 2 17840 Transaxle Mounting Bracket 46 754 0468 Drive Belt 3 618 0386 Single speed Transmission Assembly 47 756 0981 Flat Idler 2 75 OD 4 631 0009 Shifter Knob 48 783 0637 Shift Lever Support 5 1647 0041 Shift Lever 49 783 0667 Transmission Torque Bracket 6 656 0048 Variable speed Pulley Assembly 50 783 0669 Idier Bracket 7 656 0051 Transmission Pulley 8 5 x 5 36 51 783 0714 Adjustable Shift Bracket 8 683 0251 Double idler Bracket 52 647 0031 Brake Control Assembly 9 710 0189 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 3 53 1647 0032 Speed Control Assembly 10 1710 0227 Self Tapping Screw 8 18 x 5 54 683 0266 AutoDrive Pedal Assembly 11 710 0347 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 75 55 710 1135 Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 2 5 12 710 0599 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 56 711 0736 Ferrule 1 4 20 13 710 0604 Self Tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 625 57 711 1363 Pin 3 8 16 x 2 43 14 710 0642 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 75 58 714 0104 Cotter Pin 15 710 3011 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 2 25 59 732 0437 Compression Spring 34 OD x 1 0 16 6711 0677 Ferrule 5 16 18 60 732 0955 Extension Spring 50 OD x 1 41 17 712 0241 Hex Nut 3 8 24 61 1735 0662 AutoDrive Pedal Pad 18 712 0378 Hex Nut 7 16 20 62 735 3049 Brake Pedal Pad 19 1712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 63 736 0140 Flat Washer 281 x 5 x 0625 20 1712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 64 736 0187 Flat Washer 64 x
22. YARD MaN MT OPERATOR S MANUAL AutoDrive Lawn Tractor Models 247 274020 13AX604G402 247 274320 13AU604H402 For A Growing World MTD IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark 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 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 service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 MTD PRODUCTS INC P O BOX 368022 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 9722 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 10236 1 99 SECTION 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 3 SAFETY LABLES FOUND ON YOUR UNIT LL 5 SLOPE GAUGE 2 2 2 2 a an ea re Ea 6 ATTACHMENTS 8 ACCESSORIES 7 TRACTOR SET UP barsk 2 aa LALA den Bl le acto cael DE cabe da aio eve Abe 7 CONTROLS mans ae er a RN OR 8 OPERATION illa a Er ee
23. alancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly When replacing the blade be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked Bottom or with a part number stamped in it facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position IMPORTANT Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot pounds and 90 foot pounds BATTERY The battery is sealed and is maintenance free Acid levels cannot be checked Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build up After cleaning the battery and terminals apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to the terminals and over the positive terminal boot e Always keep the boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting IMPORTANT f removing the battery for any reason disconnect the NEGATIVE Black wire from its terminal first followed by the POSITIVE Red wire When re installing the battery always connect the NEGATIVE Black wire its terminal first followed by the POSITIVE Red wire Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals reversing them could change the polarity and cause damage to your engine s alternating system Charging If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time charge the battery with an automotive type 12 volt charger for a minimum of FUSE A fuse is insta
24. aner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit The spark plug s should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly Do NOT allow grass leaves and dirt to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine especially the pulleys and other moving parts Clean the underside of the deck with a wisk broom putty knife or forced air after each mowing IMPORTANT Do NOT use a garden hose to clean the cutting deck The ball bearings in the blade spindles are sealed at the factory and cannot be re lubricated Spraying water near the spindles can significantly reduce the life of the bearings CUTTING DECK REMOVAL WARNING Before performing any maintenance move the PTO switch into the disengaged OFF position engage the parking brake turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting Several attachments are available for your tractor To mount some of these attachments and in order to perform certain maintenance procedures the deck must be removed from the tractor To properly remove the cutting deck proceed as follows WARNING Do NOT remove deck A immediately after operating the tract
25. ase the pin into the hole provided To Lift Assembly Deck Lift Arms Deck Support Pins Deck Stabilizer Bracket PTO Idler Pulley Bracket Deck Stabilizer Rod mounted on tractor NOTE Belt covers and other tractor components not shown for clarity 42 inch deck shown Figure 14 CHANGING THE DECK BELT S All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking shredding or rotting 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 proper working machine use factory approved belts To change or replace the deck belt s on your tractor proceed as follows NOTE Removing the deck from the tractor as instructed earlier in this section will ease the following steps but is not necessary 42 inch decks e Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender Remove the belt guards by removing the self tapping screws that fasten them to the deck surface e Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the belt 18 e Remove the deck belt from the electric PTO clutch and from around the PTO idler pulley e Route the new belt as shown in Figure 14 around the deck pulleys idler pulley and electric PTO clutch e Remount the belt guards removed earlier
26. be struck or pulled from the unit which could result in serious injury Disengage all attachment clutches thoroughly depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine Your mower 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 Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard 2 SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action Follow the manufacturers recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass
27. catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury Avoid starting or stopping on a slope lf tires lose traction disengage the blade s and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible 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 or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 3 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that chil dren will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of an adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades off They may fall off and be seriously injured or i
28. d Battery is dead Charge at six amps with a 12 volt automotive type battery charger for one hour or until or weak fully charged Blown fuse Refer to operator s manual for fuse location Replace fuse with automotive type fuse of the proper amperage Fuses seldom fail without a reason The problem must be corrected Check for loose connections in the fuse holder Replace fuse holder if nec essary A dead short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbed through and exposed the bare wire Replace the wire or repair with electrician s tape if the wire strands have not been damaged Note Look for a wire pinched between body panels burned by the exhaust pipe or muffler or rubbed against a moving part Engine Throttle or choke Refer to the OPERATION section of this manual for the correct position of the throttle cranks but not in starting control and choke for starting will not start position No fuel to the Gasoline tank empty Fill carburetor Fuel line or in line fuel filter plugged Remove and clean fuel line Replace fuel filter if so equipped if necessary No spark to Spark plug lead disconnected Connect lead Using a spark tester check for spark If spark plug s no spark is present have engine s magneto serviced by an authorized engine dealer Dirty aircleaner If the air cleaner is dirty the engine may not start Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Engine Engine oil has Ch
29. d Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g excessive wear bent cracked Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifications Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Use all guards as instructed in this manual After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower e Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For your safety protection frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing blade s e Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required e Muffler engine and belt guards become hot during operation and can cause a burn Allow to cool down before touching Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Excessive engine speeds are dangerous Observe proper di
30. d and follow all instructions in the operators manual and on the machine before starting Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Know controls and how to stop the machine quickly Do not put hands or feet under cutting deck or near rotating parts Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade A small object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause injury to you or a bystander To help avoid a thrown objects injury keep children bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Disengage blade s before shifting into reverse and backing up Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the chute guard in place Slow down before turning Operate
31. deck To operate move the lever to the left then place in the notch best suited for your application ELECTRIC PTO POWER TAKE OFF KNOB To engage the power to the cutting deck or other attachments pull outward on the PTO knob Push the PTO knob inward to disengage the power to the attachments E NOTE The PTO knob must be in the disengaged OFF position when starting the engine when shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat AUTODRIVE PEDAL The AutoDrive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board Depress the AutoDrive pedal with your right foot when the tractor shift lever is in either forward or reverse to cause the tractor to move Ground speed is also controlled with the AutoDrive pedal The further down the pedal is depressed the faster the tractor will travel The pedal will return to its original position when it s not depressed IMPORTANT Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended 10 BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the AutoDrive pedal along the running board The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake NOTE The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor PARKING BRAKE BUTTON To set the parking brake fu
32. djustments repairs or maintenance Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully Changing Engine Oil e Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill tube See Figure 13 Protective Cap Oil Drain Valve Oil Drain Port NOTE Single cylinder engine shown Valve location will vary with engine style Figure 13 Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port See Figure 13 Push oil drain hose packed with unit onto the oil drain port Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil e Push the oil drain valve in slightly then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil See Figure 13 e Service the oil filter if so equipped as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining e Refill the engine with new motor oil 17 IMPORTANT Refill the engine with the proper capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions Clean every few hours under extremely dusty condition To service the air cle
33. e speed pulley NOTE Slowly rotate the pulley counterclockwise to roll the belt off of it e Remove the upper drive belt by pulling it up through the battery tray opening Reroute the new upper drive belt as shown in Figure 16 Lower Drive Belt NOTE Proper removal of the lower 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 an authorized MTD service dealer to have the belt changed IMPORTANT Note the routing of the lower drive belt around both the pulleys and the belt keepers BEFORE performing the following steps e Locate the variable speed pulley by looking through the battery tray opening See Figure 16 e Remove the variable speed pulley by loosening the hex bolt that affixes it to the transmission Use a second wrench to hold the hex nut on the bottom side of the pulley 20 Slide the belt off of the variable speed pulley as you lift the pulley up and out through the battery tray opening NOTE Jacking the rear of the tractor up off the ground and securing it with jackstands at this point in the procedure will ease the following steps but is not necessary e Remove the rear idler pulley from the double idler bracket while unrouting the belt from around both the rear and the front idler pulley Refer to Figure 16 e Carefully unplug the tractors wire harness from t
34. e tip measurements taken earlier are equal Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved Lock Nuts Deck Stabilizer Bracket Deck Hex Cap Screw X LMT Hanger Bracket Front to Rear Side to Side Figure 8 SEAT ADJUSTMENT STEERING ADJUSTMENT To adjust the position of the seat move the seat adjustment lever located under the seat to the left and slide the seat forward or backwards See Figure 9 Make sure seat is locked into one of the six adjustment positions before operating the tractor gt A Seat i de Seat Adjustment Lever Figure 9 If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear the steering drag links may need to be adjusted Hex Nut and Lock Washer Ball Joint 15 if so equipped Zerk Fittting Pivot Bar Drag Link Jam Nut Figure 10 Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint See Figure 10 e Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball joint See Figure 10 e Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link Thread the ball joint
35. eason with light oil LINKAGE Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive brake and lift linkage at least once a season with SAE 30 engine oil STEERING GEAR Lubricate the teeth of the steering gear with an all purpose automotive grease every 25 hours of operation or once a season WHEELS Both the front wheels and the rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all purpose automotive grease before re installing them FRONT AXLES Your tractor may be equipped with zerk fittings on the ends of the front pivot bar See Figure 10 Lubricate both the left and the right front axles with a grease gun at least once a season 23 SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE uncut strips Blades dull Trouble Possible Corrective Action Cause s Engine will Safety switch There is one safety switch in the starting circuit of your unit the brake pedal switch not crank button not Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the button on this switch The Operator depressed must be seated on the tractor in order to start the engine also Battery installed The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire incorrectly Negative terminal is identified at the post by NEG N or The positive terminal identified by POS P or must be attached to the thick red wire which goes to the solenoi
36. eck oil level smokes been overfilled Engine loses Dipstick not seated or broken Replace defective part crankcase Engine breather defective Replace vacuum Excessive Bent blade or Stop engine immediately Check all pulleys blade adapters keys and bolts for vibration damaged pulley tightness and spindle damage Tighten or replace any loose or damaged parts Always replace damaged blade Only use original equipment blades Mower Engine speed Throttle must be set at full throttle won t low discharge Speed selection Use lower ground speed The slower your ground speed the better the quality of cut grass or Cutting height Raise deck leaves set too low Sharpen or replace blades uncut strip problem only 24 25 Model 604 10 9 a ZI e 45 a _14 pE GA 16 Z wie ve 7 REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 1625 0051 Bulb Socket Headlight Assembly 725 1739 Bulb Only 725 1649 Socket Only 2 629 0928 Wiring Harness Includes Ref 17 3 629 0126 Alternator Adapter for Intek engines 4 710 0599 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 5 712 3006 Hex Nut 1 4 20 6 725 1426 Solenoid 12 volt 100 Amp 7 725 1657A Snap Mount Safety Interlock Switch 8 725 1741 Ignition Switch 9 725 1743 Indicator Monitor Hour Meter 10 725 1745 Ignition Key w plastic cover shown 725 1744 Ignition Key 11 1725 1747 Safety Plunger
37. he connector on the electric PTO clutch See Figure 17 Hex Bolt Electric PTO Clutch gt Figure 17 e Remove the hex bolt from the center of the electric PTO clutch and gently lower the electric PTO clutch off of the engine crankshaft Be careful not to lose the flat washer found on top of the electric PTO clutch See Figure 17 e The engine pulley is located directly above the electric PTO clutch Lower the engine pulley far enough to be able to remove the upper drive belt from around it Be careful not to lose the 1 4 inch square key which acts as a guide for the pulley on the engine crankshaft IMPORTANT When remounting the electric PTO clutch torque the center hex bolt to between 38 foot pounds and 50 foot pounds e Remove the drive belt by feeding it from both ends toward the front idler pulley on the double idler bracket See Figure 16 Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order 21 IMPORTANT When remounting the electric PTO clutch make certain that the stud found to the right of the engine crankshaft slides up through the hole found in the top of the electric PTO clutch e Reroute the new belt around the pulleys and belt keepers EXACTLY as the old one was routed Refer to Figure 16 The AutoDrive pedal is properly adjusted when the hole found in the double idler bracket has approximately 1 3 8 of travel with ten pounds of pressure ap
38. is product or if you have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Customer Support Department e Customer Support can be reached by dialing 1 330 220 4MTD 4683 or 1 800 800 7310 Please have your model number and serial number ready when you call Although both numbers are important you will be asked to enter only your serial number before your call can be processed SECTION 4 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES A A A 1 e WARNING THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL HEED ITS WARNING WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death GENERAL OPERATION Read understan
39. lled in your tractor s wiring harness to protect the tractor s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement If the electrical system does not function or your tractor s engine will not crank first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown lt can be found under the hood mounted behind the top of dash panel on the support bar Pull the fuse out and compare it with one hour at six amps Figure 22 to determine if it is good or bad WARNING Batteries give off an explosive gas during and for some time after charging Charge battery in a well ventilated area and do not allow a spark or an open flame near the battery TIRES IN all The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire 2 o 2 Lo manufacturers recommended psi Do not GOOD overinflate Uneven tire pressure could cause the Figure 22 cutting deck to mow unevenly SECTION 11 LUBRICATION WARNING A ways stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire s and ground against the A engine before performing any maintenance ENGINE Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit PIVOT POINTS Lubricate all pivot points AutoDrive pedal brake pedal etc at least once a s
40. lly depress the brake pedal and push the parking brake button in Hold the button in while taking your foot off the brake pedal Both the parking button and the brake pedal will then stay depressed To release the parking brake depress the brake pedal slightly The parking brake button will then return to its original position NOTE The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off IMPORTANT Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended SHIFT LEVER The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three positions FORWARD NEUTRAL and REVERSE The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when the moving shift lever IMPORTANT Never force the shift lever Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor s transmission CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON The cruise control button is located on the tractor dash panel to the left of the ignition switch Push the cruise control button while traveling forward at a desired speed While holding the button in release pressure from the AutoDrive pedal This will engage the cruise control and allow the tractor to remain at that speed without applying pressure to the AutoDrive pedal Depress the brake pedal or the AutoDrive pedal to deactivate cruise control Refer to the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed instructions
41. nd blades Keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler NOTE A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough Be certain it is clean and properly attached before adjusting carburetor Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for information regarding air cleaner maintenance Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for carburetor adjustment information or see an authorized engine service dealer BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 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 Adjust if necessary as follows Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor locate the compression spring and brake disc See Figure 12 Compression Spring NOTE View shown from beneath tractor Brake Disc Transmission Figure 12 e Loosen but do NOT remove the hex nut found on the right side of the brake assembly See Figure 12 Using a feeler gauge set the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck at 011 Re tighten the hex nut loosened earlier SECTION 10 MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect the spark plug A wire s and ground against the engine ENGINE before performing any a
42. nk while engine is running or while engine is hot WARNING Do not fill closer than 1 2 inch from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion If gasoline is accidently spilled move tractor away from area of spill Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared PP INSTALLING THE MULCH KIT On units equipped with a 42 inch deck the mulch kit is installed at the factory To remove it unfasten the wing knob found on the top of the cutting deck and carefully pull the mulch plug out from the discharge area of the deck On units equipped with a 46 inch deck the mulch kit is packaged separately within the crate SECTION 7 CONTROLS B MZ amp Zo SS C AR S M F A A EN A om Ye oe ER AALS ee E DA II PIAZZA ER III on AA 3 DI ci ENE DIM P POL TA 2 b p BD 7 J i K L NOTE Steering Wheel not shown for clarity Figure 3 A Ignition Switch H Brake Pedal B Throttle Control Lever I Parking Brake Button C PTO Power Take Off Knob J Shift Lever D Indicator Monitor Hour Meter K Seat Adjustment Lever E Lift Lever L Cup Holder F Choke Control if so equipped M Cruise Control Button G AutoDrive Pedal NOTE Any reference in this ma
43. nterfere with the safe machine operation Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine Children 14 years and over should only operate machine under close parental supervision and proper instruction Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard 4 SERVICE Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will accumulate in the area Never store the fuel container or machine inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water heater space heater or furnace Never run a machine inside a closed area To reduce fire hazard keep the machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stoppe
44. nual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator s position 8 IGNITION SWITCH To start the engine insert key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position Release key to the ON position once engine has fired See Figure 4 Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions The ignition switch is also used to operate the headlights Refer to OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed instructions WARNING Remove the key from the tractor when the tractor is not in use to prevent accidental starting Off On Lights Start Figure 4 THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER The throttle lever is located on the right side of the tractor s dash panel This lever controls the speed of the engine and on some units the choke control also When set in a given position the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed See Figure 5 Throttle Throttle Symbol Symbol Choke postion AUE pocion Mana Fast d Position Fi Bai Et roo Le Slow E Slow Position Position Figure 5 IMPORTANT When using PTO operated equipment such as the cutting deck or other attachments always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the FAST rabbit position CHOKE CONTROL On some units moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine s choke control On all o
45. or Allow the engine and other moving parts ample time to cool down e Move the PTO switch into the disengaged OFF position and engage the parking brake Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender e Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pivot it Repeat the above steps on the left side of the toward the discharge chute to relieve tension tractor on the belt Remove the deck belt from the Move the lift lever into the top notch on the bottom portion of the engine pulley and from right fender to raise the deck lift arms out of around the PTO idler pulley the way NOTE On units equipped with a 46 inch deck the e Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front bottommost belt on the deck does NOT need to be of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck removed in order to remove the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer Looking at the cutting deck from the right side rod Do NOT let the deck fall to the ground of the tractor locate the deck support pin on Gently slide the cutting deck from the right the rear right side of the deck side out from underneath the tractor Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm See Figure 14 NOTE To properly remount the cutting deck perform the above steps in reverse order Having a e Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the second person assist you will ease this procedure tractor and rele
46. or replace the drive belt s on your tractor proceed as follows NOTE It s recommended that both drive belts be replaced at the same time Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this section After disconnecting the battery cables remove the battery and battery tray from beneath 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 19 Battery Tray vanabie spoed Opening Shift Lever Drive belt Lower pe or en Rear Idler Pulley E Drive bott upper Belt Keeper Front Idler Pulley dier Bracket Belt Keeper Engine Pulley I Transmission Idler Pulley x i i RT ee Single speed __ F Transmission Pulley Transmission Front of Tractor _ NOTE View shown from above tractor Figure 16 Upper Drive Belt e Locate the transmission idler pulley on the upper drive belt by looking through the battery tray opening See Figure 16 e Grasp the bracket and pivot the transmission idler pulley toward the rear of the tractor to release tension on the upper drive belt e Remove the belt from around the transmission idler pulley e Remove the upper drive belt from around the transmission pulley and the variabl
47. pedal up Move the throttle lever into the FAST rabbit position IMPORTANT Do NOT use the shift lever to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion Always use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before shifting e To move forward place the shift lever in the FORWARD position then slowly depress the AutoDrive pedal until the desired speed is achieved To move in reverse place the shift lever in the REVERSE position check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the AutoDrive pedal SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL NOTE The cruise control feature should only be utilized in the forward direction Place the shift lever in the FORWARD position then slowly depress the AutoDrive pedal until the desired speed is achieved e Lightly depress the cruise control button e While continuing to hold the cruise button in lift your foot from the AutoDrive pedal you should feel the cruise latch engage If properly engaged the cruise control button and the AutoDrive pedal should lock in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed e Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods e Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor e Lightly depress the AutoDrive pedal To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and b
48. plied to the AutoDrive pedal See Figure 18 Double idler QUE Bracket He o Y ojlo Hole Idler x Adj Rod Front of Tractor _ NOTE View shown from above tractor Figure 18 Adjust the AutoDrive pedal after replacing the drive belts on your tractor if necessary as follows e Locate the speed control assembly on the underside of the steering support bracket See Figure 19 Idler Adj Rod Place Wrenches Here KY Neutral Return Bracket na Pin Hairpin Clips y 4 AD y O U U AutoDrive Pedal Speed Control Return Spring Assembly Figure 19 e Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is fastened to the speed control assembly be careful not to lose the small flat washers found on the pin See Figure 19 e Remove the AutoDrive pedal return spring e Using two 9 16 wrenches remove the pin from the speed control assembly See Figure 19 Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double idler bracket until proper adjustment is achieved Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order CUTTING BLADES WARNING Cutting blades are sharp Always protect hands by wearing heavy leather work gloves to grasp blades The blades may be removed for sharpening or replacement as follows e Remove the deck from beneath the tractor refer to DEC
49. ported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD PRODUCTS INC s authorized channels of export distribution Other Warranties 1 The engine or component parts thereof carry separate warranties from their manufacturers Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items 2 Batteries are covered by a 90 day replacement warranty 3 Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders or component parts thereof are covered by a one year warranty 4 All other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed in their entirety 5 The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD PRODUCTS INC s obligations arising from the sales of its products MTD PRODUCTS INC will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage How state law relates to this warranty This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Certain disclaimers are not allowed in some states and therefore they may not apply to you under all circumstances NOTE This warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments Nor does this war
50. ranty cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure
51. regarding the cruise control feature SECTION 8 OPERATION SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator If the interlock system should ever malfunction do not operate the tractor Contact an authorized MTD Service Dealer in your area The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully depressed and the PTO switch is in the disengaged OFF position e The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the brake lock e The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO switch in the engaged ON position regardless of whether the brake lock is engaged The PTO switch must be in the disengaged OFF position to restart the engine e The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the PTO if the PTO switch is moved into the engaged ON position with the shift lever in the REVERSE position WARNING Do NOT attempt to bypass A or disconnect the tractor s safety interlock Doing so could result in serious personal injury or death 11 SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER To adjust the seat forward or backward slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position Once a comfortable position is found release the seat adjustment lever to lock
52. ring the tractor to a complete stop Then place the shift lever in the REVERSE position and depress the AutoDrive pedal DRIVING ON SLOPES Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not mow on inclines with A a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury Operate the tractor up and down slopes never across slopes Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over sideways Before operating the tractor on any slope walk the slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks mounds ruts stumps or other surface irregularities which could cause the tractor to be upset Avoid turns when driving on a slope If a turn must be made turn down the slope Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over Avoid stopping when driving up a slope If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS To turn the tractor s headlights on Start the engine following the instructions earlier in this section Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the On Lights position of the ignition switch Refer to Figure 4 13 To turn the tractor s headlights off Turn the key either into the On position to leave the engine running or the Off position to
53. rip 13 732 0934 Lift assist Spring 1 15 x 5 99 39 731 1989 Spacer Found on Units w 46 inch Decks Only 40 732 0499 Compression Spring 41 x 1 5 14 736 0275 Flat Washer 5 16 41 736 0175 Spring Washer 265 x 562 x 025 15 736 0921 Lock Washer 1 2 42 736 0204 Flat Washer 344 x 62 x 03 16 736 3019 Flat Washer 31 x 1 062 x 134 43 738 0137A Shoulder Screw 340 x 285 1 4 20 17 736 3084 Flat Washer 51 x 1 12 x 06 44 738 1007 Shoulder Screw 50 x 50 3 8 16 18 738 0138 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 62 45 783 0611 Seat Stop 19 738 0380 Shoulder Screw 5 x 27 3 8 16 46 783 0738 Seat Pivot Bracket 20 741 0225 Hex Flange Bearing 47 783 0739 Seat Adjustment lever 21 741 0715 Snap Flange Bearing 48 783 0753 Seat Adjustment Selector 22 746 0968 Lift Cable 16 16 49 757 0365 Seat Radiant Yellow 23 747 1111 Lift Handle 757 0372 Seat Radiant Yellow w Drain Holes 24 756 1154 Roller Pulley 50 735 0657 LH Foot Pad 25 783 0678 Arm Lift 51 735 0656 RH Foot Pad 26 783 0720 Deck Stabilizer Bracket 726 3046 Foot Pad Clips Not Shown 700 xxxx 0665 code NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted Yard Man Green the part number to order would be wherever Yard Man Green 0665 Yard Man Yellow 0674 Powder Black 0637 29 Model
54. rom the negative cable Attach the negative cable heavy black wire to the negative battery terminal with the bolt and wing nut Place the hold down strap in position over the battery to secure it in place See Figure 2 Positive pa E IN If Battery FT O Tray gt N be 8 Negative Hold down Strap Terminal Bolt Figure 2 NOTE If battery is put into service after date shown on top of battery charge for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding proper battery charging procedure GAS AND OIL FILL UP Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tractor Read instructions carefully IMPORTANT Your tractor is shipped with oil however you MUST check the oil level before oper ating Be careful not to overfill Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to smoke This will result in poor engine performance and could cause perma nent engine damage The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of approximately two gallons Do not overfill WARNING Gasoline produces noxious fumes Never fill fuel tank indoors Always fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated area to avoid inhalation of gasoline fumes WARNING Never smoke while fueling your tractor or fill the fuel ta
55. rts slowly release the brake pedal As the engine warms up gradually push the choke control knob inward or move the throttle control lever out of the CHOKE position into the FAST position to open up the choke plate on the engine s carburetor NOTE Do NOT leave the choke control out while operating the tractor Doing so will result in a rich fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly 12 STOPPING THE ENGINE e Place the PTO switch in the disengaged OFF position e Move the throttle control into the SLOW turtle position and allow the engine to idle down for ten seconds Failure to do so may result in an engine afterfire Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position e Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting IMPORTANT if you think you ve struck a foreign object stop the engine immediately Remove the wire s from the spark plug s thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tractor DRIVING THE TRACTOR WARNING Avoid sudden starts excessive speed and sudden stops WARNING Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO switch in the disengaged OFF position depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake If leaving the tractor unattended also turn the ignition key off and remove the key Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the
56. sposal laws and regulations Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology Prior to disposal determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion Use proper containers when draining fluids Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground down a drain or into a stream pond lake or other body of water Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil fuel coolant brake fluid filters batteries tires and other harmful waste 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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT A DANGER ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE ADANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY e DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS pe THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE GRASS BS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING 1426MW 4 4 DANGER ram SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH EEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE
57. the ground The first measurement taken should be between 1 4 and 3 8 less than the second measurement Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed if necessary to the next step Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the deck stabilizer bracket See Figure 8A Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket See Figure 8A Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly a side to side adjustment can be performed Adjust if necessary as follows A WARNING Turn the tractor s engine off remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the tractor s parking brake before making any adjustments to the cutting deck With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place the lift lever in the top notch highest position and rotate the both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground Both measurements taken should be equal If they re not proceed to the next step e Loosen but do NOT remove the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket See Figure 8B Balance the deck so that both blad
58. the seat in place Refer to the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for more detailed instructions CUP HOLDER The tractor s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat just to the rear of the shift lever WARNING Never operate the tractor A under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs of any kind Doing so can result in serious personal injury or death IMPORTANT Tampering with or attempting to bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any way WILL void your warranty A 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 LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING KEEP SAFETY DEVICES GUARDS SHIELDS AND SWITCHES IN PLACE AND WORKING REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE S KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS BE SURE BLADE S AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE S BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR S POSITION DISENGAGE BLADE S PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY READ OPERATOR S MANUAL SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height
59. ther units the choke control can be found on the left side of the dash panel and is activated by pulling the knob outward Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions INDICATOR MONITOR HOUR METER Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel See Figure 6 Battery D Oil VS 0 O lt a H Meter HHHHHH 1 10 PTO Brake Figure 6 If a light illuminates when attempting to start the unit proceed as follows BRAKE Depress the brake pedal PTO Move PTO switch into the disengaged OFF position OIL Check the crankcase oil level and add oil as required The BATTERY indicator light will illuminate any time the ignition key is the On position and the engine is not running If it illuminate s while the engine is running it indicates that the battery is in need of a charge Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure The hour meter operates whenever the ignition key is in the On or On Lights position and records the actual hours of tractor operation LIFT LEVER WZ A The lift lever is used to change the operating position height of the cutting
60. ubject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance or alteration Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as noted below in the No Fault Ninety Day Consumer Warranty clause All normal wear part failures will be covered on this product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause After 90 days but within the two year period normal wear parts failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts Normal wear parts are defined as batteries belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates and tires How to obtain service Warranty service is available with proof of purchase through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area please check the yellow pages or contact the Customer Support Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 Phone 1 330 220 4683 The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by the Customer Support Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC Transportation charges Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser OO MTD YOR MON Units exported out of the United States MTD PRODUCTS INC does not extend any warranty for products sold or ex
61. x 062 32 717 1708 Electric PTO Clutch 13 723 0444 Battery Strap 33 738 0785 Shoulder Spacer 1 38 x 445 x 36 14 783 0668 Hitch Plate 34 736 0171 Lock Washer 7 16 15 1725 1747 Safety Interlock Plunger Switch 35 710 3157 Hex Cap Screw 7 16 20 x 3 25 Grade 5 16 736 0222 Lock Washer 1 4 36 710 3011 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 2 25 Grade 5 17 725 1426 Solenoid 12 Volt 100 Amp 37 756 0627 Flat Idler Pulley 3 5 OD 18 710 0599 Self Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 38 754 0474 PTO Belt 42 inch Decks 19 712 0459 Flange Lock Nut 7 16 20 754 0476 PTO Belt 46 inch Decks 20 683 0263A Lower Frame Assembly 39 783 0349 Battery Tray 21 756 0639 Engine Pulley 3 56 OD 40 783 0891 Deck Stop NOTE For painted parts please refer 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 Yard Man Green the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0665 Yard Man Green 0665 Yard Man Yellow 0674 Powder Black 0637 35 Model 604 46 inch Deck 42 inch Deck IN Cutting Decks REF PART REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 17982 Reinforcement Spindle Plate 31 742 0612 Three in one Blade Star Center 14 88 2 618 0240 Spindle Assembly 5 Dia 32 747 1116 Deck Release Pin 756

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