MTD 18HP Lawn Mower User Manual
Contents
1. Clutch Electric Deck Lift Hand lever w pin lock for height adjustment Cutting Height 1 1 2 to 4 No of Blades 3 belt driven power take off from engine Controls Engine ignition and start switch throttle choke left and right steering levers electric blade clutch switch parking brake mower deck lift Parking Brake Internal mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle Front Caster Wheels 11x4 5 Tire Pressure 8 10 psi Rear 20 25 psi front caster Drive Wheels w 48 deck 23 9 50 12 Frame 2 Steel square tube and plate all welded construction Seat Milsco Adjustable seat 5 Adjustment Fuel Tank One 5 gallon w shutoff valve Tool Box Painted Steel Ground Speed 0 8 0 MPH forward 0 4 3 MPH reverse Instrumentation Hour meter Tachometer Maintenance minder Net Weight 850 Ibs w48 deck OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 Tach and Hour Meter Electric Blade Clutch Switch Ignition Switch A General 1 a b When Mowing Keep adults children and pets away from the area to be mowed When operating this mower in the forward direction do not allow the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own Always maintain a firm grip on the levers operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting and stopping If the mower is equipped for side dis charge never use the mowe2. 10 11 12 13 1 10 Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine is running and or the exhaust system is hot Keep machine clean and free of debris grass leaves oil grease etc Place lap bars in neutral start position set park brake disengage turn engine off and remove ignition key before you dismount from machine Use machines laterally or diagonally across slopes avoid going downhill when possible Go slowly and use extra care when descend ing slopes Disengage when crossing surfaces such as asphalt concrete loose ground sand gravel etc Use extra care when loading and unloading machines from trucks or trailers SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A General Read this Operator s Manual before starting the mower Study the controls and learn the proper sequence of operation Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine who has not read this manual Never permit children to operate this machine Never carry passengers Do not remove any shields guards or safety devices If a shield guard or safety device is damaged or does not function repair or replace it before operating the mower Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes when operating or maintaining this mower Do not wear loose fitting clothing Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentall
3. Tires 8 10 psi Rear 20 25 psi Front Caster Tires Note New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat the bead to the rim The normal working pressure for the traction tires is 8 10 psi The front caster wheels should be inflated to 20 25 psi Check that all Nuts Bolts and Screws are Tight Check the tension of the deck drive belts Remove the deck cover The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch Examine the belts for cuts fraying and excessive wear Replace if any of these are detected Replace the deck cover Adjust the Mowing Deck The cutting height is set anywhere in the range of 1 1 2 to 4 You may need to adjust the mowing deck to achieve the proper angle for mowing Follow 11 a the procedures below to set the appropriate angle to the mowing deck Park the mower on a flat paved surface engage the parking brake shut off the engine remove the key from the ignition switch remove connection of the spark plugs and using the transport lever lower the mowing deck into the cutting position Using a ruler pencil and paper measure and note the distance from the paved sur face to the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the front and the back of the deck on each side of the mower Four dimen sions Note The front edge of the mowing deck should be 1 8 1 4 below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are cutting grass in only th
4. Check the right and left front tire pressure Adjust as necessary to 20 25 psi Tire pressure can affect blade height by as much as a 1 4 Check the right and left rear Drive tire pressure Adjust as necessary to 8 10 psi Measure blade to ground height at the front tip of the right blade To obtain an accurate mea sure align blades in parallel with mower center line i e front to back Measure blade to ground height at the front tip of the left blade Be sure to measure at the blade tip with the blades arranged in proper position To level the deck adjust the eyebolt at the left front of the deck Point B so that the blade to ground height at the right front blade tip matches that of the left front blade tip This is done by loosening the jam nuts on the eyebolt and tightening the upper nut to raise the deck and loosening the nut to lower the deck The right front blade tip height is fixed so you must adjust the left front tip to match it Measure the blade to ground height at the right rear blade tip Again be sure to measure at the blade tip at the rear of the right blade when aligned along the mower centerline The blade to ground height at the rear of the blade tip lt Point D ox 1 KS Figure 12 26 should be 1 8 to 1 4 higher than the front tip This is referred to as blade pitch The sam height difference should be true for the left
5. To do this swing the steering lever back out to the neutral position pivot the seat forward and loosen the jam nut on the lever return rod where it is threaded into the hex shaped end of the lever return bolt If the steering lever was pushed forward turn the hex shaped lever return bolt clockwise one half turn off of the lever return rod If the steer ing lever was pulled back turn the hex shaped lever return bolt counterclockwise one half turn onto the lever return rod Then tighten the jam nut pivot the seat back into the operating position and start the mower to check that your adjustments were made correctly G Storage 1 21 General If your mower will not be in service for a few months it should be stored in a dry location that is not subject to drastic changes in temperature Before storing the following maintenance procedures should be per formed Clean the mower The entire tractor and cutting deck should be washed and cleaned Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use when needed Protect the metal surfaces Repair scratches with the appropriate touch up spray paint Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pul leys and blades Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts Lubricate the mower Drain the engine oil The engine should be warm so that all the oil drains Replace the engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with fresh oil Gasoline E
6. h Cotter Pins ae Nia Sy Figure 6 removing the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back Detach the mower drive belt Remove six cotter pins See Fig 6 4 from the deck and 2 from the front of the mower Remove the cotter pins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck 2 remove the cotterpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck 2 and remove the cotter pins on the front of the mower 2 Turn front caster wheels outward Shift the deck toward the ignition switch side of the mower and remove To install reverse the process 2 Changing a Blade a b Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position To prevent the blade from turning secure the blade by placing by placing a block of wood between the blade and the deck housing Use a 1 1 8 socket wrench on the pulley side of the spindle to secure Remove the hex nut using a 1 1 8 wrench Remove the hex nut To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to 100 120 ft Ib A WARNING Never mow with dull blades Blades that are bent should be replaced The cutting blades are sharp and can cause severe injury Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury 15 Cotter Pins Height of Cut Clevis Set the parking brake Clean any debris from the blades Keep blades sharp and free of build up at all times Sharpen b
7. Engine Ignition and Start Switch See Fig ure 1 Located on the instrument housing below the right side of the operator s seat When the key is inserted and turned clock wise 45 degrees the ignition circuit is closed Turning the switch further against spring pres sure starts the engine The engine will only start if the blade clutch switch is in the off position the parking brake is engaged and the left and right steering levers are in the neutral opened out position The key should always be removed from the switch if the operator leaves the mower s seat Engine Throttle Control See Figure 2 Located on the left side of the mower next to the operator s seat Moving the throttle control from the rear to the front will increase the engine speed from slow to fast Left and Right Steering Levers See Figure 3 These hinged levers open out to the side in the neutral position to permit the operator to be seated or to leave the mower s seat The operator when seated can pull the levers up to the operating position a comfortable fore arm s length away These levers control all of the movements of the mower Pushing both levers forward causes the mower to move for ward Pulling both levers back causes the mower to move backward Pushing one lever ahead of the other lever causes the traction wheel on the side where the lever is ahead to rotate faster than the other traction wheel making the mower turn toward the sid
8. and swing one of the steering levers up to the operat ing position Release the operator s seat and the engine should stop If the engine does not stop the seat switch must be replaced With both steering levers folded out in the neutral position the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch in the position sit in the operator s seat and start the engine Turn the blade clutch switch to the on position and the blades should start to rotate Raise up slightly off the operator s seat and the blades should stop If the blades do not stop when you dismount from the opera tor s seat the seat switch must be replaced Electric PTO Clutch This clutch operates when the engine is running the operator is in the operator s seat and the blade clutch switch is turned on This electric clutch is a fairly trouble free device If a problem develops and the blades do not turn first check the 7 5 amp fuse in the yellow 16 gauge wire between terminal L for the Gasoline Engine on the ignition switch and the hour meter and then investigate the wiring harness and the connections to the seat switch the blade clutch switch and the electric blade clutch Then check out the seat switch the blade clutch switch and finally the electric blade clutch D Tires The two front wheels are caster wheels that are free to swivel to accommodate the direction of the Mower The two rear wheels are used to propel the Mowe
9. handle is an overcenter lever that should engage with moderate force Note To increase parking brake capacity tighten the brake rods going back to the brake arms equally Tighten rods one full turn and check parking capacity Repeat Step To adjust either brake individually disconnect the brake rod from the brake arm by removing the cotter pin from the clevis pin and pulling the clevis pin from the brake clevis Loosen the hex nut and turn the brake clevis in a clockwise direction one full turn looking down the brake rod This will tighten the brake about 040 inch Tighten the hex nut and reassemble the brake clevis to the brake shaft assembly Normally both brakes should be adjusted and equal amount 2 Repair The mower is equipped with internal wet drum brakes and will not normally require maintenance If they are not working properly please contact your service center F Hydraulic System 1 Hoses Check the hoses from the hydraulic oil tank to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines daily for leaks or abrasion and replace any 20 damaged hoses Make certain there are no kinks or twists in any hose Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter Note change the hydraulic oil and the oil filter after the first 50 hours of operation and every 500 hours thereafter To drain the hydraulic oil tank place a 2 gallon drain pan under the drain plug on the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank Remove the drain plug drain the tank then replac
10. holes in the mounting block Replace the bolts and nuts and tighten to 28 34 ft lbs 1 If angular adjustments are also required nuts can be tightened until snug at this point The same adjustments should be made to both sides of the mower Optional lapbars only To adjust the front to rear angle of the lap bars Loosen the nuts on the lap bar mounting bolts leaving the bottom one fairly snug The top hole is slotted allowing the lap bar to pivot on the bottom bolt Move lap bar to the desired angle and tighten the nuts to 28 34 ft lbs Note in the neutral position the handles of the lap bars should be aligned with approxi mately a one inch gap between the tips Adjus the gap by adding shim washers to the top mounting bolt between the lap bar and the mounting block Check the results of any adjustments to the conditions described in section a above Repeat any adjustment procedures as required until all conditions are met Lap Bar Mounting Bolt and Nuts F Deck leveling Procedure 1 Park the mower on a flat paved surface engage the parking brake shut off the engine remove the key from the ignition switch disconnect the spark plug wires and using the transport lever lower the mowing deck into the 4 height of cut position The 4 height of cut position is recom mended in order for one to see and obtain a measurement Any height of cut position is acceptable as long as a proper measurement can be taken
11. not overfill Wipe up any spilled fuel When Mowing 1 2 10 11 Keep adults children and pets away from the area to be mowed When operating this mower in the forward direction DO NOT allow the steering levers to return to the neutral position on their own Always maintain a firm grip on the levers operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting or stopping If the mower is equipped for side discharge never use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position Always remove debris and other objects from the area be mowed Note debris and loose grass will reduce traction Mow only in daylight Watch for holes sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards Avoid driving too close to trees creeks ditches sand traps and other obstacles Before backing up check behind you and watch where you re going Always reduce speed when making a turn and when grass is wet Always mow across slopes never up and down the slope Do not operate on steep slopes and slow down before turning Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotating and raise the cutting deck to the transport 12 13 14 15 16 position Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way If you hit a solid object while mowing turn off the blade clutch switch place the left and r
12. oil leaks or spillage clean it up 4 Do operate machines near spilled or leak ing fuels 5 Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves grass debris etc that could be combustible 6 Use extreme care when backing up 7 Do not operate machine on slopes greater than 15 degrees 27 8 Do not operate machines on slopes when traction is reduced wet grass ice soft ground loose ground leaves pine needles debris etc 9 Avoid turning downhill if possible go slowly and use extra care when turning downhill 10 Do not operate machines during reduce visi bility low light fog rain etc 11 Do not operate machines with non approved attachments 12 Do not operate machines that are dam aged have machine repaired 13 Do not operate machines that have not been properly maintained 14 Use only replacement parts that are the same or equivalent to the original equipment 15 Do not modify machines or any of their com ponents especially the engine governor 16 Do not operate machine for more than 2 hours without hearing protection C CAUTION 1 Use proper protective equipment when oper ating machine gloves boots and hearing protection are recommended 2 Read entire machine Operator s Manual 3 Make sure operators are fully trained in the safe use of the machine 4 Follow all safety instructions when using the machine 5 Keep all safety signs legible and properly installed 6
13. start during initial start up During normal operation the Choke Lever should be in the OFF position Note There will be a flashing LUBE for each recommended lubrication interval There is a flashing OIL at each recommended engine oil and filter change Reset after hour C Initial Adjustments 1 a Check the fluid levels and tires Note These checks should be made daily before starting the engine Fuel Using a good grade of unleaded regular gasoline for a gasoline engine fill the fuel tank When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank stop DO NOT OVERFILL Space must be left for expansion Engine Oil Filled at the factory before shipment Pull out the oil dipstick wipe it off and reinsert it Pull it out again and read the oil level If it is below the operating range add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of the operat ing range Note Gasoline Engine Use SAE 10W30 or SAE 10W40 engine oil rated for service SJ Hydraulic Oil Filled at the factory before shipment The hydraulic oil tank is located beneath the operator s seat Always wipe off the area around the oil tank fill neck before checking the oil level to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil Remove the cap and make sure the oil level is up to the lowest hole on the oil tank fill neck The top hole is for venting If the oil level is low fill with a good grade of SAE20W 50 oil
14. 2 4 Changing the Spindle Assembly a Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position b Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged Remove the deck cover Remove the drive belts See 3 Changing Blade Drive Belts e Remove the cutter blade See 2 Chang ing a Blade f Using a wrench or socket rachet remove four hex nuts and the four hex head cap screws Remove the spindle assembly B Hydraulic Oil A WARNING Never overfill the hydraulic units Damage can occur if the oil level is not within the proper operating range Note when adding hydraulic oil do so in small quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more It is important that you do not overfill the reservoir 16 Figure 8 Hydraulic Tank 1 Adding Hydraulic Oil use SAE20W 50 Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level The correct level is up to the low est hole of the oil tank fill neck Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir up to the lowest hole in the oil tank fill neck if necessary 2 Draining Hydraulic Oil Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly Do not pour it down a drain or sewer or dump it on open land this creates an environmental hazard Please be aware of the environment when dispo
15. MTD PROV MMZ Jr Hydrostatic Zero Turn Riding Mower MODEL 18HP 48 Stamped Deck OPERATOR S AND SERVICE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents D409 208 5 946 894 6 070 690 ace duh ale che Wt ee eines amare E General Safety 5 POD ANGER ma ee ee eet bee teste ee B Warming e e ernie ae Nem ae Gade ans beac dg GC ee SRS ee eee ane eee Sate 54 0 19 210 ts ek ct eth ee Bede ot SANs at Makes AcGenerah zs ne ce scr Bie Aare Med meee Ey B Related to Fuel acted aoa ie ded ake Ree C When MOWING Cite ek Salet Decals shi copes eRe be a E eats oe Bae eae Stee Bee E he a ais id Operating FANS 10 151 BG OMS eshte eer cure 201 5 52255255 11 D Zero Turn Break In and Operating 12
16. Maintenance and dae pee et aaa ea eae 14 A Mower Deck oars 14 B Hydra lic Oil e A 16 216 11 1 ais ate leo Saha eh 17 19 E Shee etree cee 19 F Hydraulic System ke eee nA 20 G Storage aetna es Mie ed 21 Maintenance Schedule a an annaa 22 PEnoOrmanCe AGIUGIMGMS 558288 80 2 a 24 A High Speed Tracking 24 B Engine RPM Check and Adjustment ta eee bee 24 C Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller 5 25 D Deck Center Anti Scalp Roller Settings 25 sein eats wtb 25 F Deck Leveling Procedure Pe 26 Wiring Diagram uct ace eee eee so 27 Warranty FORWARD The 18HP MMZ Jr Hydrostatic Zero Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb man
17. Sit in the operator s seat With both steer ing levers opened out in the neutral posi tion the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch swing the left 18 steering lever up to the operating position and try to start the engine The engine should not start If it does the left steering lever switch must be repositioned or per haps replaced Open the left steering lever to the neutral position and swing the right steering lever up to the operating position and try to start the engine The engine should not start If it does the right steer ing lever switch must be repositioned or perhaps replaced If the engine does not start Open the right steering lever to the neutral position and start the engine Swing the left steering lever up to the oper ating position and the engine should stop If the engine does not stop the left steering lever switch must be repositioned or replaced Open the left steering lever out to the neutral position and start the engine Swing the right steering lever up to the operating position and the engine should stop If the engine does not stop the right steering lever switch must be repositioned or replaced Seat Switch With both steering levers opened out to the neutral position the parking brake engaged and the blade clutch switch in the position start the engine Now release the parking brake hold down on the back of the operator s seat against spring pressure
18. above 5 Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte nance section D Zero Turn Break In And Operating Procedures DANGER Reread the When Mowing Safety Precautions The following procedures are suggested for opera tors of ride on machines which have zero turn capabilities Orientation a Read the entire Operator s Manual Sit on the machine adjust the seat before and after then adjust the speed directional lap bar controls they can be adjusted up and down 9 16 wrench required Optional lapbar can also be adjusted fore and aft c Become familiar with all of the machine controls instrumentation safety and instruction signs and safety devices d Move or have moved the machine to a safe level area with no obstructions includ ing objects pedestrians and animals Initial Operation a Use protective equipment for eyes hands hearing feet legs head and other areas of the body if needed safety eye glasses gloves earplugs boots hats etc A WARNING Hearing Protection is required for all operator exposure exceeding two 2 hours b Ensure that the area is free of animals and bystanders especially children c Survey the area where the equipment is to be used to make sure it is free of debris sticks stones wires bones and other for eign objects which could cause injury to 12 bystanders damage to the machine or damage to nearby facilities d Inspect
19. apbars in neutral opened out posi tion c Locate jam nuts Reference control assembly in parts list Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con nectors See Control Assembly in the Illus trated Parts Book ONLY if mower creeps e Start unit and push throttle all the way on If unit creeps forward rotate rear rod con nectors counter clockwise And if unit creeps in reverse rotate clockwise Adjust the appropriate rod connector The left rod for the left side of the mower and the right rod for the right side of mower Afterward retighten jam nuts E Brakes While the mower is in motion all braking is performed dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction motors controlled by the two steering levers When the mower is parked with the engine shut off the hydraulic system locks the traction wheels Note if you wish to move the mower pushing you must release the dynamic brak ing Locate the levers at the rear of the mower Pull both levers out and lock in position After pushing the mower to the desired location return both levers to the operating position See photo below Hydro Release Levers When the mower is parked with the engine running and the steering levers opened out in the neutral position the parking brakes should be applied The parking brakes are drum type brakes mounted on each traction wheel They are both engaged by the same operating lever 1 Adjustments The parking brake
20. ars to the neutral position Do not advance the lap bars rapidly as this could cause turf defacement loss of traction and or instability To turn advance one lap bar ahead of the other and the machine will turn toward the opposite from the side that was advanced I E to turn clockwise to the Right move the LEFT lap bar for ward more than the right side and to turn counter clockwise to the LEFT move the RIGHT lap bar forward more than the left side NOTE If one lap bar is in the neutral position and the other is advanced the turn side tire will not rotate and a pivot turn will be executed turf defacement could occur if on grass as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire If the lap bar on the turn side is not brought all the way to neutral then the turn side tire will continue to rotate and a U turn will be executed with a low potential for turf defacement as well as traction surface and tire damage To drive in the REVERSE direction Make sure no bystanders animals or objects are behind the machine Look behind the machine and use extreme care Slowly move both lap bars toward the rear of the machine until the machine begins to move rearward Release the 13 j 19 lap bars and the machine should stop The more the lap bars are moved toward the rear of the machine the faster the machine will move in the reverse direc tion Release the lap bars and the machin
21. blade measured front and back To adjust the blade pitch the deck pitch must be adjusted Loosen the inner jam nuts at the rear of the horizontal threaded rods Start at Point C to raise the rear of the deck tighten the rear outer jam nut to raise the deck pitch Adjust the rear jam nut at Point D to take the slack out of the threaded rod The final adjustment would be to take the slack out of the left rear linkage Point D by adjusting the jam nuts on the eyebolt Loosen the jam nuts and tighten the upper nut to remove slack In many cases it will be necessary to adjust deck height using both eyebolt adjustments and pitch adjustment to achieve the correct blade to ground heights If you remember that the front right blade tip adjustment is fixed and you level to that height adjusting the decks will be simpli fied Height of Cut LInk WIRING DIAGRAM RED BLK Av 13H aaldNIJONN NMOHS ON 1 MS LVS voz 3513 AVIAd 2 gt ON ON MS JAV da 1391 WHLNAN 8 NMOHS ON ON HOLIMS TVHLASN 15 M90 1d OL TOS 5 27 01006481 MTD PROW EQUIPMENT TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is specific to the product manual it is attached to For a complete list of products and warranties contact your MTD Pro dealer Proper maintenance of your MTD Pro equipment is the own
22. e front half of their circular path This decreases friction and reduces the drive power required If the dimension at the front of the mowing deck is 1 8 1 4 lower than the dimension at the rear of the deck on each side of the mower do not adjust If not you will need to adjust the Deck Lift Spring Assist See Figure 5 You may also need to adjust the Deck Links See Figure 5 Deck Lift Spring inner nut Figure 5 Deck Links Lower the mower deck to the cutting posi tion With a wrench loosen the inner rear nut on the Deck Lift Spring Assist To adjust the deck up or down use a wrench and with a few turns adjust clockwise or counter clockwise the outer rear nut of the Deck Lift Spring Assist Repeat this proce dure on the opposite side of the Mower Once the deck is adjusted retighten bolts With the deck still in the cutting position adjust the Deck Links With a wrench loosen the top inner bolt of the Deck Link To adjust the side of the deck up or down turn the top bolt clockwise or counter clockwise a few turns Adjust both front and rear Deck links as necessary Retighten nuts f Raise the mowing deck to the transport position using the transport lever g Use the transport lever to lower the mow ing deck to the cutting position and repeat step b above to make sure that the desired cutting height has been attained If the dimensions are not correct repeat steps through f
23. e should stop traveling in reverse this is a safety check the normal proce dure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position Do not retard the lap bars rapidly as this could cause turf defacement and or loss of traction To turn retard one lap bar ahead of the other and the machine will turn toward the same side that was retarded I E to turn counter clockwise to the LEFT move the LEFT lap bar rearward more than the right side and to turn clockwise to the RIGHT move the RIGHT lap bar rearward more than the left side NOTE If one lap bar is in the neutral position and the other is retarded the turn side tire will not rotate and a pivot turn will be executed Turf defacement could occur if on grass as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire If the lap bar on the turn side is not brought all the way to neutral then the turn side tire will continue to rotate and a U turn will be executed with a low potential for turf defacement as well as traction surface and tire damage To perform a zero turn Please note a zero turn maneuver can not be executed while the machine is moving in the Forward or Reverse direc tions the machine must come to a stop first To turn clockwise slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while simultaneously moving the RIGHT lap bar rearward Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning To turn counter clockwise s
24. e the plug Place the drain pan under the filter and remove the filter by unscrewing in a counterclockwise direction The filter will be full of oil so empty it into the drain pan You don t have to drain the rest of the hydraulic system Fill the replacement filter with a good grade of 20W 50 oil and lubricate the sealing surface Screw the filter onto the filter base until it seats and then another one half turn to seal Note always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill cap and the area around it before removing the cap to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil Remove the fill cap and fill the tank with the same 20W 50 oil selected for the filter until the oil level is up to the level of the second hole in the fill tube Leave this air space for expansion Start the engine and let it run at idle for about five minutes Check the filter for leaks Idling the engine and the pumps in this way will purge any air from the system Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level in the tank Top off if necessary until the oil level is up to the second hole n the fill tube Note After unit is up to operating tempera ture turn off engine and re check hydraulic oil If oil appears foamy or contains excessive air bubbles DO NOT OPERATE UNIT Contact service technician Hydrostatic Transmissions and motors The pumps are the hardest working compo nents in the hydraulic system They are in operation all the time the engine is running Because
25. e where the lever is behind When one lever is pushed forward and the other lever pulled back the same amount one traction wheel will turn in reverse and the mower will turn within its own length In order to start the engine both steering levers must be opened out to the side in the neutral position the parking brake must be engaged and the blade clutch switch must be off However once the engine starts the parking brake must be released before the operator places the steering levers into the operating position or the engine will automatically shut off Note The Steering Lever will return toward neutral when released but they should be placed in neutral by the driver If the Drive Handles are not placed in neutral the tractor may creep Steering Levers Deck Lift Handle Figure 3 Electric Blade Clutch Switch See Figure 1 Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch This is an on off push pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cut ting blades through the PTO The switch must be cut off to start the engine and should be off for safety any time another person approaches the mower or the mowing deck is raised to the transport position Power to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the opera tor leaves the operator s seat Parking Brake See Figure 3 Located on the left side of the traction unit The handle is an overcenter lever
26. engine foam element air pre cleaner 2 Grease the three spindle bearings C Weekly or Every 50 Hour Checks 1 Change the engine oil Every 25 hours under heavy duty operation Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty conditions Reference Engine Owner s Manual 22 OIL CHART Apply a few drops of SAE 20W 50 engine oil or use a spray lubricant Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points Wipe off any excess Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 4 WEEKLY i NNA NND Deck Suspension Pivots Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin Height Adjustment Handle Pivots Height Adjustment Stop Pivots Deck Lift Linkage Pivots Transport Handle Pivots Transport Handle Pin Deck Frame Up and Down Pivots Seat Hinge Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings Pump Control Lever Pivots Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot Brake Control Rod Swivel Joint Brake Rod Clevis Pins Brake Shaft Assembly Pivots Grass Collection System Lid Hinges If Mower is so equipped LUBRICATION CHART Use a grease gun filled with NO 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease No of Grease Fittings Description EVERY 25 HOURS 3 WEEKLY N N Blade Spindle Bearings Front Caster Wheels Fr
27. er minals and remove the battery You will have to remove the control panel to access the battery strap Replace control panel b Clean the battery before storing A dirty battery will lose its charge over time 17 a Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the Positive terminal of the charged battery b Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to the Positive terminal of the low charge battery c Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the Negative terminal of the charged bat tery d Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to the frame of the unit with the low charge battery 6 Fuses There is one fuse located in the wiring between the ignition and start switch and other electrical components This is a stan dard plug in type automotive fuse rated at 7 5 amp Safety Switches There are five safety switches in the electrical circuit which control the engine They are 1 the blade clutch switch 2 the parking brake switch 3 the left and 4 the right steering lever switches and 5 the seat switch They operate so that in order to start the engine the blade clutch switch must be off the parking brake must be engaged and both steering levers must be opened out to the side in the neutral position Once the engine is started the seat must be occupied and the parking brake must be released before either of the steering levers is folded up to the operating position or the engine s electron
28. er s responsibility Follow the instructions in your owner s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule Your MTD Pro dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equip ment s engine transmission chassis and attachments 1 What Is Covered By This Warranty This limited warranty covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your MTD Pro equipment for two year from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser MTD Pro will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized MTD Pro dealer Batteries belts and tires will be covered for a period of nine ty 90 days from date of purchase Engine warranties beyond listed coverage if available is handled directly with the engine manufacturer 2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty MTD Pro does not warrant a routine mainte nance items such as lubricants filters oil fuel air and hydraulic cleaning tune ups brake or clutch inspection adjustments made as part of normal maintenance blade sharpening setup and normal wear b incidental costs such as transporting equipment to and from the dealer telephone charges or renting a product temporarily to replace a warranted product c damage caused by use of the equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed d damage caused by accident or disasters such as fire flood wind and lightning e damage caused by unauthorized attachments or modificatio
29. ero turning radius mower takes some practice We strongly recommend that you locate a test area where you can operate the mower for about 30 minutes without being disturbed a Get into the operator s seat b Start the engine c Use the transport lever to raise the mowing deck to the transport position Make sure the blade clutch switch is off d After the engine has warmed adjust the throttle to the fast position e Release the parking brake Te Fold in the steering levers to the operating position A WARNING When operating this mower forward do not allow the steering levers to return to the neu tral position on their own Always maintain a firm grip on the steering levers operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting or stopping 9 go forward move both steering levers slightly forward and the mower will slowly move forward The farther you move the levers forward the faster the mower will go forward h To back up move both steering levers slightly backward and the mower will slowly a b h move backward The farther you move the levers backward the faster the mower will go backward To turn pull the lever back on the side to which you want to turn The farther back you pull the lever the faster and more sharply you will turn Initially you will have to be careful to avoid turning to fast and too far After you have mastered operating t
30. eu verability The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all opera tors before use The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your mower at peak efficiency If operated and maintained properly your mower will give dependable service CAUTION Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this mower This machine can cause serious injury to anyone who mis uses it and does not understand its operation For their personal safety all operators are required to read this entire manual before operating the mower Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment Notwithstand ing these factors are also dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the oper ation transport maintenance and storage of the equipment GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONS A DANGER 1 Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate 2 Do not operate machine without mower chute deflector in place and operational 3 Do not carry passengers B WARNING 1 Do not operate machines under the influence of alcohol or drugs 2 Do operate machines without all guards and safety devices in place and functional 3 Do not start machines if there are fuel or
31. gh RPM Spec Low RPM Spec 18 HP Briggs 3600 50 1650 100 NOTE RPM Specs are for free running engines under no load Verify that the lap bars are in the neutral posi tion the parking brake is on and the PTO drive is disengaged Start the mower and let it run at approximately half throttle for 3 5 minutes to bring the engine up to operating temperature Locate the Hour Meter Tachometer Service Minder display on the right hand operator con trol panel see Fig 1 on page 8 of the manual This display defaults to Tachometer mode when engine is running Move the throttle lever to the high speed posi tion and note the RPM reading on the display Move the throttle lever back to the low speed position and again note the displayed RPM s Compare these noted RPM readings to the specifications in Table 1 for the engine that is on your mower If the readings do not correspond to the ranges in the table refer to the engine owner s manual for the proper adjustment procedures If adjustments per the engine operator s man ual do not result in proper RPM readings con tact your service technician Note The throttle cable sheath may shrink or slip over time changing the relationship between the throttle lever on the left hand operator control panel and the throttle arm on the engine To readjust the throttle cable a Make sure the engine is off place lap bars in the neutral position set the parking brake and disconnect a
32. he mower use the transport lever to lower the mowing deck to the cutting position and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotating Practice mowing in straight passes When you feel confident slowly practice mowing around obstacles such as trees Parking the Mower Push off the electric blade clutch switch Use the Deck Lift Handle to raise the mow ing deck to the transport position Drive the mower to the cleanup or storage area Move the throttle to slow Place the steering levers in the neutral position Set the parking brake Turn off the ignition switch and take the key from the switch Close the fuel shutoff valves MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE A WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower A Mower Deck 1 a b Removing the Mower Deck Apply the parking brake Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps Lower the cutter deck to the ground Cap ture the lift handle by placing the height of cut clevis pin above the lift handle Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod Note There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck When removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten sion of the springs will go from the deck to the lift handle Not capturing the lift handle while f g
33. ic ignition will be grounded out and the engine will stop Also the seat must be occupied before the blade clutch switch can cause the blades to rotate Safety Switch Operation Checks The fol lowing operational checks should be made daily Blade Clutch Switch Sit in the operator s seat With both steering levers opened out in the neutral position and the parking brake engaged turn the blade clutch switch on and try to start the engine The engine should not start If it does the blade clutch switch must be replaced If the engine does not start turn the blade clutch switch off and start the engine Now turn the blade clutch switch on and the blades should rotate If the blades do not turn the blade clutch switch must be replaced the seat switch must be replaced or the elec tric PTO clutch must be repaired Parking Brake Switch Sit in the opera tor s seat With both steering levers opened out in the neutral position and the blade clutch switch release the park ing brake and try to start the engine The engine should not start If it does the park ing brake switch must be repositioned or perhaps replaced If the engine does not start engage the parking brake and start the engine Swing one steering lever up to the operating position and the engine should stop If the engine does not stop the parking brake switch must be reposi tioned or replaced Left and Right Steering Lever Switches
34. ight steering levers in the neutral opened out position move the throttle to slow set the parking brake shut off the engine and take the key from the ignition switch Inspect for damage Repair any damage Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine Never leave the mower unattended without turning off the blade clutch switch placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral opened out position moving the throttle to slow setting the parking brake shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower with the engine running Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operating the mower Never attempt to operate the traction unit without the mowing deck attached Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and to permit proper cooling SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS 1 WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number 00030635 Part Number 01003858 ROTATING BLADE Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running A WARNING 1 Part Number 00030633 per eSEE cat Read the Operator s Manual before operating this machine Clear area of debris and other objects before mowing Do not operate the machi
35. ing the cables from the battery follow these steps to avoid a short between the wrench and the frame C Electrical Circuit A Danger a Remove the Negative black cable b Remove the Positive red cable Read General Safety Precautions Nos 9 and 10 c Release the hold down straps d Remove the battery without tipping 1 Battery The battery is located beneath the 4 Installing the Battery operator s seat Remove the fillcaps and check the level of the liquid electrolyte in the battery every 50 operating hours If the level in any of the six cells has dropped below the bottom of the split ring inside the fill hole refill the cell with distilled water To keep the out side of the battery clean brush on a strong solution of bicarbonate of soda and water and rinse with clean water Keep the contacts and cable ends clean with a wire brush and make sure the connections are tight Coat the termi nals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion 2 Battery Storage When storing the Mower for long periods of time the following guidelines Note The battery is delivered from the fac tory fully charged and filled with electrolyte a Attach the Positive red cable b Attach the Negative black cable c Attach the rubber battery strap 5 Jump Starting A warning Failure to use this starting procedure can cause sparking and the gases in the battery to explode should be taken a Disconnect the battery cables from the t
36. irectional control from the neutral start position to the neu tral position out of the slot toward the center of the machine the engine should stop running Move the lap bars back to the neutral start position and the engine should run 2 Repeat this procedure with the opposite side lap bars 3 With the park brake engaged and the lap bars in the neutral start position advance the engine speed control com pletely forward Hi idle engage the PTO control switch pull upward then lift off the seat the engine should stop run ning Sit down and the engine should run Turn off the PTO by pushing the control switch down h To drive in the FORWARD direction 1 1 Set the engine speed to 2000 to 2500 rpm refer to tachometer on right control panel This must be increased to full speed 3525 3675 rpm after becoming familiar with the machine Release the park brake Move both lap bars out of the neutral start position to the neutral position toward center of machine Slowly move both lap bars toward the front of the machine until the machine begins to move forward release the lap bars and the machine should stop The more that the lap bars are moved toward the front of the machine the faster the machine will move in the forward direc tion Release the lap bars and the machine should stop traveling forward This is a safety check the normal pro cedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap b
37. l up to vertical position so the hole in the pedal aligns with the hole in the lever Rein stall the locking pin and hairpin clip This is the required position for the foot pedal for the foot platform to tilt forward and to access some of the machines components Fuel Shutoff Valve See Figure 4 Located on top of the fuel tank s When turned in a clockwise direction until it stops it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine When turned in a counterclockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine Seat Adjustment Lever The Seat Adjust ment Lever is located beneath the seat The Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the seat forward and backward To place the seat in the desired position pull the seat adjust ment lever to the left then push the seat for ward or back to the desired position Release the lever so the seat will lock in place Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter See Figure 1 Located on the right side of the mower in front of the ignition switch When the machine is running the tachometer displays engine rom When the machine is off the tachometer displays running time Choke Lever See Figure 2 The Choke Lever is located on the left instrument panel next to the seat The Choke Lever is operated manually Having the Choke Lever in the ON position helps the engine to
38. lades evenly at the original 30 angle to maintain balanced cutting blades Do not sharpen the underside of the blades Use a electric blade sharpener a conventional electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen the blades Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot be removed by filing Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing it on a blade bal ancer Do not use un balanced blades If the blade dips on one end file stock off of the cutting surface on that end Note Blades that cannot be easily bal anced REPLACE 3 Changing the Blade Drive Belts a b Set the parking brake Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps Unscrew the wing nuts from the deck cov ers and remove both covers Using a 1 2 socket breaker bar or socket rachet insert the male end into the 1 2 opening in the lower idler arm assembly and pull the idler arm clockwise While holding the idler arm back loosen the blade drive belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the pulley Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod Loosen the belt retaining bolt Figure 7 Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt f Reverse the process to install the belt Note when replacing belts do not over tighten Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten pound pull with a spring scale between two pulleys deflects the belt about 1
39. llers on the rear of the deck can be adjusted downward one inch a Lowering the roller will increase the strip ing effect left behind the mower b This positioning of the rear roller will also help to filter the mulched grass clippings into the turf c Roller should not be lowered if the cut height is set at 2 1 2 inches or lower E Lap Bar Adjustment 1 2 Proper lap bar and seat adjustment will result in the following a Inthe neutral position with hands on the lap bars 1 Operator s upper arms should be relaxed and approximately vertical 2 Operator s forearms should be approxi mately vertical b In the full forward position 1 5 back should stay in contact with the seat back 2 Lap bars should not contact operator s legs c Inthe full reverse position 1 Lap bars should not contact the opera tor s legs or torso Set the seat to the preferred operating position a Adjustment lever is located under the front edge of the seat b a d 5 a b Figure 11 The seat has five inches of front to rear adjustment available Check factory settings of lap bars for the con ditions listed above Note lap bar adjustments are required height adjustments should be made prior to angular adjustments To adjust the height of the lap bars Remove the nuts from the lap bar mounting bolts see Fig 11 Remove the bolts and lap bar and repostion to the seconc set of
40. llow the Oiling Chart 7 Lubricate all grease fittings Follow the Lubrication Chart the fuel tank with fresh gasoline D Every 100 Hour Checks c Check the level of the oil in the crankcase 1 Change the engine oil filter Every 50 hours and the hydraulic tank under heavy duty operation d Lower the mower off the block and check 2 Check the engine spark plugs the tire pressure e Push the mower outdoors and start the E Yearly Checks engine Let the engine idle until it has Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir warmed up completely 4 to 5 minutes MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A Daily Checks 1 Before starting engine Check the fuel level Check the engine oil level Check the hydraulic oil level Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks abra sion kinks twists or a flattened condition e Check the tires and tire pressure Drive Tires 8 10 psi Front Caster Wheels 20 25 psi f Check the spindle belt the mower drive belt and the hydro drive belt g Check the blades Make sure they are sharp and that the blade securing cap screws are tight h Check the cutting height 2 When ready to start the engine a Check the five safety switches for proper operation 3 After mowing a Clean the mower b Clean the engine air screen c Oil the wear points Follow the Oiling Chart d After the first five hours Change the engine oil and engine oil filter B Every 25 Hour Checks 1 Service the
41. lowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while simulta neously moving the LEFT lap bar rear ward Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning this is a safety check the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position 3 Start the Engine a b Open the fuel shutoff valve Sit on the Seat Set the parking brake On Move the left and right steering levers to the neutral opened out position d Turn the electric blade clutch switch Off e Push the throttle control to a position a third of the way between slow and fast f Insert the key the ignition and start switch and turn the switch to On g Gasoline Engine If the engine is cold push the choke to the on position h Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direc tion to the Start position until the engine starts Note Do not hold the key in the Start position for more than 10 seconds or you may damage the starter If the engine does not start in this time wait about 30 seconds and try again Gasoline Engine Once the engine starts push the choke on halfway and as the engine warms push the choke off all the way Operating the Mower Operating a zero turn ing radius mower is not like operating a trac tor type riding mower The zero turning radius mower is much more maneuverable and much less fatiguing to operate However get ting used to the fingertip control of the z
42. materials such as dry grass leaves debris etc To Mow Grass and Produce a Siriped Pat tern Pick a point on the opposite side of the area to be mowed post tree shrub etc If on an hillside start at the bottom so that the turns are uphill rather than downhill Align the mower so as to head directly toward the object on the far side Slowly increase the speed of the machine to match cutting conditions terrain and operator familiarity with the controls and keep the machine headed directly toward the alignment object Do not go fast as to reduce cut quality or to be uncomfortable in controlling the speed and direction of the machine When approaching the other end of a strip slow down or stop before turning A U turn is recommended unless a zero turn is required The speed of a U turn that will allow for machine controllability and mini mal turf defacement will be dependent on several factors including the speed of the turn the radius of the turn the tire tread pattern the traction coefficient of the tire to the traction surface the slope of the trac tion surface Remember a zero turn requires that the forward or reverse travel of the machine be stopped prior to the initiation of the turn or severe turf defacement can occur To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45 degrees the next and each subsequent time that the area is mowed B Controls 1
43. move the locknut from the axle assembly and pull the axle assembly from the caster yoke The wheel and two spacer sleeves will drop free Slip the axle assembly through one side of the caster yoke through a spacer sleeve a spare wheel the other spacer sleeve and finally through 19 the other side of the caster yoke Then tighten the locknut on the end of the axle assembly Lower the mower off the jack and continue mowing The wheel with the leaking tire should be taken to the maintenance area the tire inflated to 20 psi and the wheel placed in a large bucket of water Carefully inspect the tire rim and valve for escaping air bubbles which indicate a leak Mark each leak with a yellow marking crayon and then deflate the tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection the leaks you find are pin hole size to 1 16 diameter the tire can be repaired using an aerosol can of tire inflater and latex sealer available from any auto supply store Follow the directions on the can If the leaks are larger than 1 16 diameter the tire can be repaired with rubber plugs also available in a kit from any auto supply store If the tire bead is damaged a tube will have to be installed in the tire or the tire will have to be replaced Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is on and the lapbars are in the opened out position If your mower creeps do the following Jack up rear of unit Place L
44. n or f any other abuse or misuse of the equipment 3 EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL IM PLIED ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED 4 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEPT TO THE EX TENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW SHALL MTD Pro BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DIRECT OR INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIM FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE LOSS OF USE OF THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FACILITIES OR SERVICE DOWNTIME THE CLAIMS OR COSTS OF THIRD PARTIES IN CLUDING CUSTOMERS AND INJURY TO PROPERTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 5 Future Changes MTD Pro reserves the right to reserve change or modify the construc tion and design of its Equipment or any component part or parts thereof without incurring the obligations to make such changes or modifications in present equipmen
45. nd ground both of the spark plug wires b Locate and loosen the cable clamp on the engine throttle plate c Place the operator s throttle lever to the high speed position and then slide the cable through the clamp until the throttle arm is in the full throttle position Ref Engine owner s manual d Tighten the cable clamp e Move the operator s throttle lever between high and low speed and verify that the engine throttle arm also moves through it s full range of motion f Repeat as required to obtain proper throt tle adjustment g Verify proper throttle adjustment by check ing RPM readings as outlined above C Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings 1 Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut height will prevent edge scalping and minimize any side to side variance in cut height There are three height adjustment holes in the bracket that mount the ball rollers to the deck a Use the top set of holes for cut heights of 2 inches or lower b Use the middle set of holes for a 2 1 2 3 1 2 inch cut height c Use the bottom set of holes for cut heights of 4 inches or higher D Deck Center Anti Scalp Roller Settings 1 The front and rear rollers help prevent the scalping of high spots and uneven terrain across the center section of the deck The rollers on the front of the deck are fixed at the factory and can not be adjusted The ro
46. ne when children and others are around Do not operate machine without guards shields and safety devices in place and working Slow down and use caution on slopes Part Number 01003449 Part Number 01003859 A WARNING Engage parking brake when leaving the machine Do not add fuel while the engine is hot or running Stop engine disconnect spark plug before adjusting or servicing Before leaving operator s position Disengage implement drive Place speed controls in neutral and set park brake Wait for all movement to stop Do not allow operation by untrained personnel ON 7 PARK BRAKE OFF IMPLEMENT FORWARD LIFT FORWARD Part Number 01003450 lt 569 t t Part Number 01002166 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS START START 27 CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE z KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY REVERSE REVERSE Part Number 01003857 Part Number 01003451 Part Number 01003452 SPECIFICATIONS Engine 18 HP Briggs and Stratton Vanguard Type Vertical air cooled Air Cleaner Dual Element Lube System Pressurized with oil filter Starter 12 volt electric Traction Drive Engine to two variable speed hydraulic pump motor BDR units to gearbox on each drive wheel Hydraulic Tank 10 quart capacity One quart filter Cutter Deck Drive 48 Belt Driven
47. ngine Drain all the fuel Close the fuel tank shutoff valve Disconnect the fuel line from the carbuetor and put the end into an approved fuel container Open the fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and line into the approved container Replace the fuel line on the carburetor Start the engine and allow it to run out of fuel This will prevent gum and varnish deposits from forming Replace the fuel fil ter Gasoline Engine Only Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder Crank the engine one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls Replace the spark plugs Clean the battery and make sure it is fully charged i Inspect the hydraulic hoses lines and fit tings Replace as necessary Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight off of the tires 2 To Put the Mower Back in Service a Check the battery Charge if necessary b Gasoline Engine Only Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off Using the starter crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark plug holes Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads Refill 2 Clean or replace the engine s paper air cleaner element 3 Check the battery s electrolyte level 4 Clean the engine cooling fins and external surfaces 5 After the first 50 hours change the hydraulic oil and the hydraulic oil filter Change them every 500 hours thereafter 6 Oil wear points Fo
48. of extremely close tolerances wear is an important factor in their life Contami nants in the hydraulic oil and cavitation does the greatest harm to the pumps Cavitation is a blockage in the supply lines that produces a partial vacuum causing violent bubbling in the hydraulic oil in the pump Check the two suction hoses the hoses con nected to the filter daily before starting the engine Look for a flattened condition or any leaks and repair or replace as necessary A flattened or leakng suction hose will permit cavitation to develop which can destroy the pumps a short time Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will also damage the pumps To prevent this use a filter that captures particles as small as 30 microns or 30 millionths of a meter in diame ter You can help in the battle against dirt by being very careful when you remove or repair a component in the hydraulic system Thor oughly clean off any component before you work on it Plug the ends of any hose or line you remove with a rubber or plastic plug Use plastic caps to seal off the ends of hydraulic fittings Place any component you remove ina clean plastic bag so it can t pick up dust or dirt Clean your hands frequently when work ing on the hydraulic components Note The pumps are not owner repairable If a pump fails contact your Cub Cadet Com mercial dealer Do not disassemble the pump Steering Lever Adjustments Place the mower on level gro
49. ont Caster Wheel Spindles Mowing Deck Pivots Deck Take Up Idler Pivots Axle Pivot Steering Lever Pivots Hydro Take up Idler Pivot Park Brake Pivot Mower Deck Ball Wheels 23 Performance Adjustments A High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position 1 6 Check air pressure in all four tires a Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side to side b Rear tires 8 10 psi recommended 20 psi MAX Fronttires 20 25 psi recommended 40 psi MAX Check hydraulic fluid level Ref Engine owner s manual Verify that the mower does not creep when the engine is running the lap bars are in the neutral position and the parking brake is released Refer to section D 3 on page 19 of this manual if this condition exists Recheck the tracking after any adjustments based on the above If uneven tracking persists adjust as follows see Fig 10 a Unit tracks to the RIGHT adjust Left lap bar stop bolt to make it longer b Unit tracks to the LEFT adjust Right lap bar stop bolt to make it longer Re check the tracking and make any fine tun ing adjustments to the lap bar stop bolts as required Note stop bolt is adjusted too far track ing problem will change sides Make the fine tuning adjustments by shortening the same bolt Lap Bar Stop Bolt 24 B Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment Description Hi
50. r in the direction of input from the drive handles Inflation pressure of the rear tires is important for stability while the Mower is in operation If the tire diameter is not equal between the two tires the Mower will pull to one side 1 Inflation Pressure a Traction Tires 20 psi max 8 10 psi rec ommended b Front Caster Wheel 40 psi max 20 25 psi recommended c Cutting Deck Ball Wheels Solid Polyure thane Use the Following guidelines for maintaining the tires a Balance inflation pressure between the rear tires to help maintain straight travel see tire side wall for proper inflation pres sure b Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent air pressure loss Leaking Tires When a flat tire occurs repair or replace immediately The normal procedure is to remove the wheel and replace it with a spare Take the leaking tire to a maintenance area and repair If a tire is getting soft park the mower on the nearest level paved area If the leaking tire is on a traction wheel put blocks on each side of the opposite traction wheel and jack up the tire that leaks about an inch off the ground Loosen and remove the lug nuts and remove the wheel Mount a spare wheel and tire replace the lug nuts and using a torque wrench tighten them to 60 10 ft lbs If the leaking tire is on a front caster wheel block both traction wheels and raise the caster wheel so that the tire is an inch off the ground Loosen and re
51. r without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed Note debris and loose grass will reduce traction Mow only in daylight Watch for holes sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards Avoid driving to close to trees creeks ditches sand traps and other obstacles Before backing up check behind and watch where you are going Always reduce speed when making a turn and when grass is wet Always mow across slopes never up and down the slope Do not operate on steep slopes and slow down before turning Avoid turning downhill if possible start at the bottom and work up to the top Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotat Figure 2 Engine throttle Choke Lever ing and raise the cutting deck to the trans port position Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way If you hit a solid object while mowing turn off the blade clutch switch place the steer ing levers in the neutral opened out posi tion move the throttle to slow set the parking brake shut off the engine and take the key from the ignition switch Inspect for damage Repair the damage Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine Never leave the mower unattended wi
52. sing of used oil a b Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Remove the mower deck See Mower Deck on page 13 Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil Remove hydraulic fill oil Place a suitable container at least 2 gal lon under the hydraulic reservoir and filter Remove the hydraulic filter to allow hydrau lic oil to drain Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank to drain Replace the plug Place a small pan under the skid plate Remove fill oil cap from hydraulic reservoir for faster drainage Remove nut caps and drain oil from both left and right axles Replace and retighten nuts Store the battery with a full charge A dis charged battery will freeze refer to the table below Specific Gravity Freezing Temp F 1 265 71 1 250 62 1 200 16 Figures 1 150 5 Coat new filter seal with oil before installa 1 100 16 tion Install new hydraulic oil filter filled with new oil d Recharge battery when ever the specific k Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res gravity value is less than 1 225 ervoir 3 Battery Removal Run and purge gearboxes Check oil level m Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res ervoir and repeat step L warning When remov
53. t 6 How to Obtain Service Contact the authorized MTD Pro dealer at the point of original retail purchase to obtain service or replacement parts If you need further assistance in find ing an authorized MTD Pro servicing dealer contact MTD Pro P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136
54. the machine to make sure 1 All guards shields including mower chute deflector are in their proper place are secure and are functional 2 That there are no spilled or leaking fuel or oil sources nor loose fuel or hydraulic tank caps hoses or fittings 3 That there are no loose or missing hard ware nor any missing items 4 That non approved devices are installed 5 That all safety signs and decals are properly installed and legible e This is aone person machine operator only Riders are not permitted under any circumstance f To start the engine on the machine 1 sure the park brake is set to the position both lap bars are in the neutral start opened out position and the Power Take Off PTO also referred to as blade control switch is in the off down position 2 Move the choke control forward and the engine speed control throttle forward half way 3 Insert the ignition key turn the switch toward the spring loaded Start position maintain the Start position until the engine begins to run then release the switch it will return to the Run posi tion 4 Retard the choke slowly by moving it rearward If the engine is cold the choke may need to be partially applied for a few minutes Be sure to totally retard the choke after the engine has warmed up g Check safety devices 1 With the park brake engaged move one of the lap bars speed d
55. thout observing the following turn off the blade clutch switch placing the steering levers in the neutral open out position moving the throttle to slow setting the parking brake shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch Never walk or stand on the discharge side of the mower when the engine is running Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operat ing the mower Never attempt to operate the traction unit without having the mowing deck attached Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and permit proper cooling 2 Safety Awareness when Mowing a b Do not operate on steep slopes those above 15 degrees 27 slope Avoid turning downhill if possible if not use extra care and go slowly 3 a b Avoid turning when going downhill traction is ata minimum going downhill Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets buildings play grounds parking lots other machines ani mals and other people Avoid operation or use extreme care if the traction surface is wet unstable or slip pery Use extra care when grass clippings leaves pine needles or debris are present as traction can be reduced Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turn maneu ver Do not stop machine or park machine over combustible
56. und with the engine run ning parking brake off and steering levers opened out to the neutral position If the Mower begins to creep adjust the Steering Levers If the mower creeps first determine whether it creeps to the right or left side and which direc tion the mower moves to the front or the rear To make the adjustment place the steer ing levers in the opened out neutral position and set the parking brake shutoff the engine take the key from the ignition switch and pivot the seat forward If the mower creeps to the right you will adjust the linkage on the left side of the mower and vice versa Remove the cap screw and lock washer that secure the linkage control arm rod end bearing to the control lever pivot Loosen the jam nut which prevents the rod end bearing from turning If the mower creeps forward thread the rod end bearing one half turn clockwise into the link age control arm If the mower creeps back ward thread the rod end bearing one half turn counterclockwise out of the linkage control arm Then tighten the jam nut and reconnect the rod end bearing to the control lever pivot by replacing the cap screw and lock washer After adjusting the steering linkage swing the seat back to its normal position and place the steering lever on the side you adjusted up to the operating position If you feel a slight push forward or a slight pull backward from the neu tral position you must adjust the lever return assembly
57. which applies the internal drum type brake on each drive wheel when the handle is pulled to the rear The brake must be engaged in order to start the engine Deck Lift Handle and Optional Foot Pedal Lift Assist See Figure 3 Located on the right front corner of the mowing deck Raise the mowing deck to the transport position by pulling the lever to the rear and moving it inward into the stop for transport To lower the mowing deck pull the deck lift handle and move it outward This lower s the deck to the cutting position The foot pedal lift assist not pictured above can provide lift assist to the hand lever or with foot effort only To provide assistance to the lift handle remove the hair pin clip from the locking pin and remove the pin from the pedal assembly Fold the pedal down to the horizontal position so the hole in the pedal aligns with the hole in the lever Re install the locking pin and hairpin clip Pull on the Lift handle and depress the foot pedal to raise the deck Lifting with foot effort only depress the foot pedal the hand lever will lock into transport position if fully depressed To release the lift mechanism depress the foot pedal move the hand lever outward and slowly reduce foot pedal effort to lower the 10 Fuel Shutoff Valve Figure 4 mechanism To service the unit Remove the hairpin clip from the locking pin and remove the pin from the pedal assembly Fold the peda
58. y starting before performing any maintenance on this mower Never run the engine indoors without ade quate ventilation Exhaust fumes are deadly To avoid serious burns do not touch the engine exhaust pipe or muffler while the engine is running or until it has cooled after it has been shut off The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when working on the battery Do not overfill the battery Lead acid batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen gases which form an explosive mix ture Keep sparks and flames away at all times When looking for oil leaks never run your hand over hydraulic hoses lines or fittings Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses lines or fittings while the system is under pressure If high pressure oil penetrates the skin the oil must be removed within a few hours by a doc tor familiar with this form of injury or serious complications may result Related to Fuel 1 2 8 Fuel is highly flammable Please respect it Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling fuel Always use approved containers for fuel Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool before removing the fuel tank cap Always fill the fuel tank outdoors If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel tank opening use a funnel When filling the fuel tank stop when the fuel reaches one inch from the top This space is necessary for tank expansion Do
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