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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Hydrostatic Lawn
Tractor
Model Series
690 - 699
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 7 Assembling Your Lawn Tractor .......................................................................... 8 Know Your Lawn Tractor.................................................................................... 12 Operating Your Lawn Tractor......
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operati
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24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving 5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other under low hanging tree branches, wires, door attachments. These can change the stability of the openings etc., where the operator may be struck or machine. pulled from the unit, which could result in serious 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. injury. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. 25. Depress the brake pedal completely and place the Rapid engagement or br
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f. Disengage the cutting blade(s) before at least two minutes before refueling. shifting in reverse. The “No-Cut-In Reverse” h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more feature is a reminder not to cut in reverse and than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to to help avoid back over accidents. Do not allow space for fuel expansion. defeat it. i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. g. Keep children away from hot or running j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine engines
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X 10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to original equipment specifications may lead to the machine while the engine is running. improper performance and compromise safety!” 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge 12. Do not change the engine governor settings or cover are subject to wear and damage which could over-speed the engine. The governor controls the expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. maximum safe operating speed of the engine. For safety protectio
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING 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 u
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: This manual covers various models of Antidote hydrostatic tractors within the 690 series. Please use Use the following antidotes if you come in contact with instructions pertaining only to your tractor. the battery acid. External - Flush with water. Unpacking Internal - Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow Remove all screws from top of the crate using 1/4" with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or vegetable oil. hex head socket or a f
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Compare the battery in your lawn tractor (located Place the steering bellow over the steering shaft under the seat) with the illustration above. Type “A” extending through the dash. See Figure 2. batteries are activated and are ready to use. Type NOTE: If the openings on each end of the steering “B” batteries must be filled with battery fluid (acid) bellow are of two sizes, the smaller end goes down and charged before they are put into service. against the dash of the lawn tractor. Foll
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NOTE: The seat may have been shipped in a box. hand by grasping it between your thumb and index Remove the four screws from the bottom of seat and finger and rotating it clockwise. place seat in position against the seat pivot bracket. Carefully allow the discharge chute to pivot Follow the directions above to attach the seat. downward. Discard the shipping brace and accompanying Quick Adjustment Seat warning tag. Remove the two bolts from the bottom of the seat and remove the packing
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To operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply Pull the adjustable lift link out of the deck hanger remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing channel. Turn the adjustable lift link up or down as nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow necessary to level the deck. Usually only one or two the clippings to discharge out the side. See Figure 6. turns are needed. See Figure 7. Insert the end of the adjustable lift link into the hole Carriage Screw in the d
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Insert the drain tube down through the hole in the Battery Strap battery compartment and the hole in the transaxle Slot in Frame reinforcement bracket located on the right side of the unit. See Figure 9. Be certain drain tube is Hole routed away from the wheel rim. Trim excess end of drain tube if necessary (about 4" should extend past the bracket or cable tie). Drain Tube Transaxle Reinforcement Bracket Figure 9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Ignition Switch Throttle Control The th
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Parking Brake Lift Lever To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal, pull up the parking brake knob and release the clutch-brake pedal. It will stay in the raised position. To release the parking brake, depress and release the clutch-brake pedal while pushing down on the parking brake knob. The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running. See Figure 12. Deck Lift Indicator Figure 14 Optional Features NOTE: The controls listed below are
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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Go up and down slopes, not Turn the ignition key to the right to the START across. Avoid sudden turns. Do not position. After the engine starts, release the key. It operate the unit where it could slip or tip will return to the ON position. over. If the tractor stops while going NOTE: Protect the starter’s life by using short starting uphill, stop the blade(s) and reverse down cycles of several seconds. Cranking more than 15 the hill slowly. s
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Setting Cutting Height Grass Collector Select the position for the lift lever which gives the Grass Collector Model OEM-190-063 is available as desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator optional equipment for lawn tractors with 38" and 42" (if so equipped) so that the lift lever can be returned decks. Grass Collector Model OEM-190-103 is to the same position after it is raised. available for lawn tractors with 46" decks. Move the deck wheels (if so equipped) to the hole NOTE:
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Replace the transmission panel and parking brake Brake Adjustment knob. Remove the blocks from under the frame and test WARNING: Do not have the engine running the operation of the tractor. when you adjust the brake. Deck Leveling The brake is located by the right rear wheel inside the If the tractor is cutting grass unevenly, level the deck frame. The brake has been set at the factory to the following instructions in the Assembly Section. proper clearance. During normal operation of
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Make certain the steering wheel is in position for straight-ahead travel before again taking measurements. Continue to repeat the steps above until a proper adjustment is achieved. Secure the tie rod to the right axle with the flat washer removed earlier and a replacement cotter Flat Washer Cotter Pin pin (714-0470). IMPORTANT:Do NOT reuse the original cotter pin once it has been removed. Carburetor Ferrule Tie Rod WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is
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Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal of the good battery, then to the frame of the unit with the dead battery. WARNING: Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking, and the gas in either battery could explode. Lube Lube Cleaning Battery Clean the battery by removing it from the unit and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If necessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or
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Remove the blade from the spindle. Deck Belt (38" and 42" Decks) Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way Deck forward) position. Disconnect the spring which is attached to a bracket on the transaxle, inside the right rear wheel. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool. NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt keeper pins are assembled in the same locations from which they were removed. See Figure 22. Blade Blade Belt Keeper Pins Hex Flange Nut Figure 21 Sharpening Blade
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Reassemble new belts, following instructions in Deck Belts (46" Deck) reverse order. Place the lift lever all the way forward. Disconnect the spring which is attached to a Drive Belt bracket on the transaxle inside the right rear wheel. Depress the clutch pedal and set the parking brake. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool. Remove the deck from the lawn tractor. Raise and block the front wheels of the lawn tractor NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt keeper so you c
