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- Page 1 Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Transmatic Lawn Tractor — Model 606 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONT. N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 769-02793 1.6.07...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Slope Gauge... 3 Safe Operation Practices ... 4 Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor ... 8 Operating Your Lawn Tractor ... -
Page 3: Slope Gauge
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge 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). -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can Safe result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. - Page 5 General Operation: 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
- Page 6 Slope Operation: Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of Safe this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit...
- Page 7 Service 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
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Page 8: Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor
Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. -
Page 9: Shipping Brace Removal
Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the ship- ping brace. • Locate the shipping brace, if present, and accompany- ing warning tag found on the right side of the mower, between the discharge chute and the cutting deck. - Page 10 Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor WARNING Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop. NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are either fastened to the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with a...
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Page 11: Tire Pressure
Identifying the Mulch Plug (if so equipped) On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can either be found within the cutting deck’s discharge opening or packed separately with your unit. NOTE: Refer to Mulching on page 19 for more detailed information. -
Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Tractor
Operating Your Lawn Tractor NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. NOTE: This Opera- tors Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not... -
Page 13: Throttle Control Lever
Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. - Page 14 Operating Your Lawn Tractor Systems Indicator Monitor (If Equipped) The PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) must be in Located in the center of the tractor’s console, the systems indicator monitor records, and displays on its the disengaged LCD, hours of tractor operation whenever the ignition (OFF) position key is rotated out of the STOP position.
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Page 15: Safety Interlock Switches
Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. Parking Brake Button To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and push the parking brake button in. -
Page 16: Engaging The Parking Brake
Operating Your Lawn Tractor The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. WARNING To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat. -
Page 17: Stopping The Engine
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 20 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. -
Page 18: Driving On Slopes
Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 3 to help deter- mine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. Operating Your Lawn Tractor • Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across. • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. - Page 19 • Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed. • For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting.
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Page 20: Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor
Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor WARNING Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended... -
Page 21: Seat Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. See an authorized Service Dealer to have your brakes properly adjusted. -
Page 22: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor
Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor WARNING Before performing any maintenance, lubrication or repairs, Engine disengage PTO, move Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual for shift lever into neutral engine maintenance instructions. position, set parking Check engine oil level before each use as instructed brake, stop engine and in the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your remove key to prevent... -
Page 23: Product Specifications
Deck Wash System™ (If equipped) Your tractor’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the Deck Wash System™ (sold separately) to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of cor- rosive chemicals. - Page 24 NOTE: On models with a 46-inch deck, it may be necessary to remove the belt keepers from around the engine pulley, on order to remove the PTO belt. 5. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck.
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Page 25: Cutting Blades
Cutting Blades WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. -
Page 26: Changing The Deck Belt
Changing the Deck Belt Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present. IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. - Page 27 Idler Pulleys Belt Cover Figure 6-8 Electric PTO Clutch Idler Pulleys Figure 6-9 46” Deck (Electric PTO) Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models.
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Page 28: Off-Season Storage / Attachments
Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in the MAINTAINENCE section of this manual before storing for an extended period. Off-Season Storage / Attachments The following attachments and accessories are compatible with 600 series Lawn Tractors. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized Service Dealer for information regarding price and availability. -
Page 29: Safety Labels
Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could S30336 endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before at- tempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 30: Trouble Shooting
Problem Engine fails to start Trouble Shooting Engine runs erratic For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Engine overheats Engine hesitates at high RPM Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped) Uneven cut Cause... -
Page 31: Warranty
TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the owner’s instructions furnished with the unit, and which have not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident improper maintenance or alteration. -
Page 32: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on page 2. This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs...