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Operator's Manual Automatic Lawn Tractor Model Series 606 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 by the operator, In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands, A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the...
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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.
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23. Muffler a ndengine become hotandcancause a Follow the manufacturer's recommendations burn. D onottouch. wheel weights or counterweights to improve 24. Check overhead c learances c arefully b efore driving stability. under lowhanging treebranches, wires, d oor Use extra care with grass catchers or other openings e tc.,where theoperator m aybestruck or attachments.
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e. Useextreme carewhen approaching blind Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and corners, d oorways, shrubs, t rees or other other sources of ignition. objects thatmayblock yourvision ofa child Neverfuel machine indoors. whomayrunintothemachine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the f.
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8. Never t amper w iththesafety interlock s ystem or Forsafety protection, frequently c heckcomponents othersafety devices. Check theirproper o peration andreplace immediately withoriginal e quipment regularly. manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only,listedinthis 9. Afterstriking a foreign object, s toptheengine, manual. "Useofpartswhich donotmeet t he disconnect thesparkplugwire(s) a ndground original e quipment specifications maylead to against theengine.
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching theBatteryCables Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-). IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR - NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity, f If so equipped Figure 3 Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter Throttle Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Lever1- Cruise Control Button PTO (Blade Engage) Knob1- Ignition Switch Module Choke Knob1- Brake Pedal Parking Brake Button Drive Pedal...
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ThrottleControl L ever IgnitionSwitchModule 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 unattended. Always disengage PTO, move of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all shift lever into neutral position, set parking the way forward, the choke control also.
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ElectricPTO Systems Indicator Monitor (Blade Engage) Knob Your tractor is equipped with an hour meter as part of its systems indicator monitor. Locate the monitor on the To engage the power to the left side of your dash panel and compare it to Figure 6. cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments on models equipped with an electric...
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ShiftLever ParkingBrakeButton The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and push the parking brake button in. REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and Hold the button in while taking the tractor must not be in motion when the moving shift your foot off the brake pedal.
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNTRACTOR To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: SafetyInterlock Switches IMPORTANT:The operator MUST be seated in the This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system tractor seat. for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor.
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Starting the Engine WARNING interlock system malfunctioning. This AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the system was designed for your safety and • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. protection. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. •...
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• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods: brake and let the pedal up. • Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) • Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise position.
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Mowing balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. a thrown object injury, keep...
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved. adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any except where specified in the operator's Sideto Side manual. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed.
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If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when Steering Adjustment the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or applied, the brake is in need of adjustment.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNTRACTOR • Refill the engine with new motor oil. WARNING: Before performing maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, IMPORTANT:Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/ move shift lever into neutral position, Owner Manual packed with your unit for information parking brake, stop engine and remove key to regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
SECTION 8: SERVICE Cutting DeckRemoval • Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: themselves from the deck stabilizer rod. • Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) in •...
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Jump Starting Hex Flange Nut battery, follow these instructions WARNING: When removing or installing prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame. IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor's dead battery with the battery of a running vehicle. • Connect end of one ju mper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery, then the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
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When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade • Remove the PTO belt from around the engine with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with a pulley (or electric PTO clutch) and from around the part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the PTO idler pulley(s).
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46-inchDecks Engine Pulley PTO Idler Bracket Deck belt (Bottom) (mounted on tractor) PTO belt (Top) )eck Idler Right Hand Pulley belt guard) Left Hand Double Pulley Center Pulley ]OTE: Front Deck wheels are NOT standard equippment, 50-inchDecks Electric PTO Clutch Fixed Idler Pulley Deck / PTO Belt Pivoting Idler Pulley...
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage & MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 19 of this Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton manual before storing for an extended period. Operator/Owner Manual for proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Corrective Action Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start PTO engaged. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position.
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ModelSeries606 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0726 Screw, 5/16-12, 0.75 710-0859 Screw, 3/8-16, 2.50, Gr5 710-3157A Screw, 7/16-20, 3.25, Gr5, Lock 712-04065 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, GrF, Nylon 717-04174 PTO Clutch, Electric 736-0277 Washer, Flat, 1.031 x 1.620 x.095 748-0415B Spacer, .385 ID x .635 OD x 1.54 756-0639A Pulley, Engine, 3.56 Diameter 783-04419A...
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ModelSeries606 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
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ModelSeries606 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17962 756-04142 Plate, Switch Pulley, Engine, 3.39 x 6.12 Diameter 647-0064 756-0487 Lever Assembly, Engagement Pulley, Idler, V-type 5/8 x 4.0 Diameter 683-0302 756-0627D Plate Assembly, Engagement Pulley, Idler, 3.50 Diameter 710-0224 783-04467 Screw, #10-16, 0.500 Stop Bracket, Deck-Up 710-0276...
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ModelSeries606 PART DESCRIPTION 732-0614 Ring, Wire 716-0231 Ring, E Type, .750 736-0336 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .030* 736-0337 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .040* 736-0349 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .020* 736-0335 Washer, Thrust .635 x 1.26 x .06 710-1325 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.625 719-04017...
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.