Summary of Contents for Yard Machines 14AP801P500
- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Automatic Garden Tractor IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO CANADA N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN UNITED-STATES 769-02798 (01/07)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Finding Your Model Number Maintenance Calling Customer Support Lubrication Important Safe Operation Practices Service Safety Labels Found On Your Unit Off-Season Storage Slope Gauge Maintenance Chart Tractor Set-Up Troubleshooting Controls Attachments & Accessoiries Operation Replacement Parts Adjustments... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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. - Page 4 25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. attempting to start engine. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front 26.
- Page 5 into reverse. The “Reverse Caution Mode” h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more should not be used when children or others than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to are around. allow space for fuel expansion. g.
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Page 6: Safety Labels Found On Your Unit
10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to nal equipment specifications may lead to improper the machine while the engine is running. 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. -
Page 7: Slope Gauge
SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE... -
Page 8: Tractor Set-Up
SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP NOTE: WARNING: Reference to RIGHT or LEFT side of the Do NOT operate the tractor tractor in this manual is observed from operator’s without first attaching both the steering position. wheel AND the seat. Doing so could result in serious injury to the operator. - Page 9 Quick Adjustment Seat GAS AND OIL FILL-UP The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a NOTE: If your seat was shipped mounted backwards capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill. on the seat pivot bracket, pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the WARNING: Use extreme care when...
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Page 10: Controls
SECTION 5: CONTROLS A* PTO lever NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. A* PTO (Power Take-off) Lever (Models with manual PTO) Throttle Control Lever PTO (Power Take-off) Knob (Models with electric PTO) Ignition Switch Choke Control Brake Pedal Parking Brake Button Drive Pedal Shift Lever Cruise Control Button... -
Page 11: Operation
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER IGNITION SWITCH The throttle control lever is located on the right side of WARNING: Never leave a running machine the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of unattended. Always disengage PTO, move the engine and, on some models, when pushed all the shift lever into neutral position, set parking way forward, the choke control also. - Page 12 SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR On units so equipped, the ammeter measures the electrical output of the engine’s charging system. Under normal operating conditions, with the engine at full Located in the center of the tractor’s console, the throttle, the ammeter’s needle should measure a systems indicator monitor records, and displays on its positive charge.
- Page 13 CRUISE CONTROL the tractor must not be in motion when moving the shift lever. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop prior BUTTON to moving the shift lever from FORWARD-HI to The cruise control button is FORWARD-LO or vice-versa. located on the tractor dash panel Never force the shift lever.
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Page 14: Adjustments
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with notches on the right side of the fender. - Page 15 NOTE: • To move forward, place the shift lever in the If starting problems are encountered, refer to FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual. pedal until the desired speed is achieved. • After the engine starts, deactivate the choke •...
- Page 16 • Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise MOWING control and stop the tractor. WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or • Lightly depress the drive pedal. a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, To change the direction of travel to reverse when helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal the machine while it is in operation.
- Page 17 SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to make any position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor. adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s • Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip manual.
- Page 18 SEAT ADJUSTMENT • Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint away from the WARNING: Before operating this machine, jam nut to lengthen the drag link. make sure the seat is engaged in the seat •...
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Page 19: Maintenance
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest c. Remove the lock nuts and shoulder screws setting. which secure the front gauge wheels to the b. Remove the rear gauge wheels by removing deck. the lock nuts and shoulder screws which d. - Page 20 IMPORTANT: • Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate Make certain the tractor’s discharge counterclockwise and pull outward to begin chute is directed away from your house, parked cars, draining oil. See Figure 14. etc. • Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed 2.
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Page 21: Lubrication
SECTION 9: LUBRICATION WARNING: Rear Wheels Before lubricating, repairing, or The rear wheels should be removed from the axles inspecting, always disengage PTO, move once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well shift lever into neutral position, set parking with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them. - Page 22 The blades may be removed as follows. The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from the heavy side until • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to it balances evenly. DECK REMOVAL) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.
- Page 23 WARNING: CUTTING DECK REMOVAL Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a well To properly remove the cutting deck, proceed as ventilated area and keep away from an open follows: flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space •...
- Page 24 WARNING: Avoid the possibility of a Belt Guard pinching injury. Do not place your fingers on Pivoting Idler Pulley the idler spring or between the belt and the pulley while removing the belt. Idler Bracket 3/8” Square Hole To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor, Spring proceed as follows: •...
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Page 25: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: • Refer to the engine manual for correct engine Never store the machine or fuel storage instructions. The engine must be completely container indoors where there is an open drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits from forming flame, spark or pilot light such as on water on essential carburetor parts, fuel lines and fuel heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
SECTION 13: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO lever (button)engaged. Place PTO lever (button) in disengaged (Blade Stop) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug. Throttle control not in correct position Place throttle lever to fast or choke (if so equipped). -
Page 27: Replacement Parts
SECTION 14: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for your Garden Tractor. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an Authorized Service Dealer. MODEL DESCRIPTION OEM-190-604 Yard-Mate™ Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor) OEM-190-607 Deluxe Tractor Sunshade OEM-190-603... -
Page 28: Warranty
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. - Page 29 notes . . .