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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a lawn tractor manufactured by If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us performance when properly operated and maintained. directly. MTD’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equi
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass. require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roa
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Children Service 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely you last saw them. flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasolin
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3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to Do not modify engine complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway do not stop within the this time frame, your machine engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD with fa
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER— ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off. DANGER— ROTATING BLADES Always look down and
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8 s ce ti On 2 — i Mp Oantrt s eaf Otiepra On p rc atiecs Fold along dotted line (representing a 15° slope) Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 15° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 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 ser
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A As ss se em mb bl ly & S y & Se et t- -U Up p 3 3 NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown Tractor Set-Up on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product Maintenance section your Operator’s Manual prior to operating specifications for various models. Characteristics and features the tractor. discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable Shipping Brace Removal to all models. MTD
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Attaching The Steering Wheel Attaching The Seat If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the If the seat for your tractor was not attached at the factory, follow hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering the applicable instructions below to attach it. wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the NOTE: For shipping reasons, some seats are not attached at steering wheel cap and remove the hardware. the factory. In this is the case, free t
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Tire Pressure Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels (if so equipped) Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any pavement, and proceed as follows: circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Never exceed the maximum 1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of the six
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Controls and Features 4 Parking Brake Lever Parking Brake Pedal Throttle/Choke Lever Ignition Switch Module Speed Control Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Deck Lift Lever Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions ma
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Throttle Control Lever On/Lights A The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the Start tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Fig. 4-2. CHOKE FAST B On/Lights On SLOW Figure 4-2 Start IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the
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WARNING! Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move speed control lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Speed Control Lever The speed co
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O Op per era at tion ion 5 5 Models with Reverse Caution Mode • With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (blade engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the speed control in Reverse. WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. Reverse Caution Mode (Models equipped with ignition switch module) WARNING! Use extreme caution
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4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be 3. Engage the tractor’s parking brake. driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 4. Activate the choke control. 5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to 5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After make sure no children are around. the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON (or 6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the Normal Mowing) position. NORMAL M
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IMPORTANT: First-time operators should use slower 3. Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the speeds. Become completely familiar with the tractor’s most efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately operation and controls before operating the tractor in at available) attachments. higher speed. IMPORTANT: Models with Reverse Caution Mode: 4. To stop, move the speed control lever to the “N” neutral The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO is engaged with
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Mulching (if so equipped) Moving The Tractor Manually Select models come equipped with a mulch kit which Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief incorporates special blades, already standard on the tractor, in a valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the manually. Activating this valve forces the fluid in the transmission cutting deck. The ultra-fine clippings are then forced back into
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has Maintenance finished draining. WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or 5. Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in the repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your machine. position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with key to prevent unintended starting. your unit
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6. Push in on the oil drain valve and rotate counter-clockwise IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, to drain the oil. Refer back to Figure 6-2. disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the 7. After the oil has finished draining, rotate the valve battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal clockwise to close. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to first, followed by the NEGATIVE
