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YaRD-MaN)[/
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
AutoDrive
TM
Lawn Tractor
Models 247.274020
(13AX604G402)
247.274320
(13AU604H402)
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengine and shouldnot be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-coveredor grass-coveredland unlessthe engine's.exhaustsystem is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicablelocalor state laws(if any). If a sparkarmsteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorderby the operator.
In the Stateof Californiatheabove is requiredby law (Section4442 ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). Otherstatesmay have
similarlaws. Federallaws applyonfederallands,A sparkarresterfor the muffler isavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorized
servicedealer or contact the servicedepartment,P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland,Ohio44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10236
(1/99)
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- Page 1 YaRD-MaN)[/ OPERATOR'S MANUAL AutoDrive Lawn Tractor Models 247.274020 (13AX604G402) 247.274320 (13AU604H402) IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengine and shouldnot be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-coveredor grass-coveredland unlessthe engine's.exhaustsystem is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicablelocalor state laws(if any).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER ............CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT ............IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..........SAFETY LABLES FOUND ON YOUR UNIT ..........SLOPE GAUGE ..............ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES ............TRACTOR SET-UP ..............CONTROLS ................. OPERATION ................ ADJUSTMENTS .............. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 4: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY YOURSELF AND OTHERS, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. - Page 4 3. CHILDREN • Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the beforeattempting to start engine. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the •...
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Page 5: Safety Lables Found On Your Unit
Do not change the engine governor settings or • Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds equipment is in safe working condition. are dangerous, • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their Observe proper disposal... -
Page 6: Slope Gauge
hoe THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPE,_ ,,HERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 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. -
Page 7: Attachments & Accessories
SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION OEM-190-601 FastAttach_ Twin Bagger Grass Collector (For 42-inch Decks Only) OEM-190-602 FastAttach- Twin Bagger Grass Collector (For 46-inch Decks Only) OEM-190-112 Mulch Kit (For 42-inch Decks Only) OEM-190-118 Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only) OEM-190-603 FastAttach Front Bumper Kit... -
Page 8: Controls
SECTION 7: CONTROLS NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 3 Ignition Switch Brake Pedal Throttle Control Lever Parking Brake Button PTO (Power Take-Off) Knob Shift Lever Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter Seat Adjustment Lever Lift Lever Cup Holder Choke Control (if so equipped) Cruise Control Button AutoDrive ~ Pedal NOTE:... - Page 9 IGNITION SWITCH IMPORTANT: When using operated equipment such the cutting deck or other To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switch attachments, always operate the tractor with the and turn clockwise to the START position. Release throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position. key to the ON position once engine has fired.
- Page 10 LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL unnnnrl _ BRAKE _ The brake pedal is located on the right front side of The lift lever is used to change the operating position the tractor above the AutoDrive pedal along the (height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the running board.
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Page 11: Operation
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER The cruise control button is located on To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the the tractor dash panel to the left of the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the ignition switch. - Page 12 SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT STOPPING THE ENGINE Select the height position of the cutting deck by Place switch in the disengaged placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different (OFF) position cutting height notches on the right side of the fender. Move throttle control into the SLOW...
- Page 13 • To turn the tractor's headlights off: While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift your foot from the AutoDrive- pedal (you • Turn the key either into the On position (to should feel the cruise latch engage). leave the engine running) or the Oft position (to shut the engine off).
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Page 14: Adjustments
• For best results it is recommended that the • The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If the operator should leave the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown seat without pushing the PTO knob inward towards the center. - Page 15 Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: tractor's parking brake before making any adjustments to the cutting deck. WARNING: Turn the tractor's engine off, remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the •...
- Page 16 Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side: made to the engine while the engine is WARNING: adjustments • Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at running (e.g.
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Page 17: Maintenance
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Refill the engine with the proper wire(s) and ground against engine capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing any adjustments, repairs separate engine manual. or maintenance. Service sir cleaner every 25 hours under normal ENGINE... - Page 18 • Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pivot it Repeat the above steps on the left side of the tractor. toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the belt. Remove the deck belt from the Move the lift lever into the top notch on the bottom portion of the engine pulley and from right fender to raise the deck lift arms out of around the PTO idler pulley.
- Page 19 • Remove the deck belt from the electric PTO clutch and from around the PTO idler pulley. • Route the new belt as shown in Figure 14, around the deck pulleys, idler pulley and electric PTO clutch. • Remount the belt guards removed earlier. Electric PTO Clutch PTO Idler Pulley •...
- Page 20 Ba_eryTray • Drive belt (Lower) Variable-speed Shift Lever Opening Rear Idler Pulley Drive belt (Upper) -'rontIdler Pulley "_ Engine Pulley Belt Keeper Electric PTO Clutch Transmission Transmission Pulley Front of Tractor NOTE: Viewshownfromabove tractor, Figure 16 Upper Drive Belt • Locate the transmission idler pulley on the upper drive belt by looking through the battery tray opening. See Figure 16.
- Page 21 • Slide the belt off of the variable-speed pulley IMPORTANT: When remounting electric as you lift the pulley up and out through the PTO clutch, make certain that the stud found to the battery tray opening. right of the engine crankshaft slides up through the NOTE: Jacking the rear of the tractor up off the...
- Page 22 Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double-idler bracket until proper adjustment is achieved. • Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order. Worn Blade Edge -_ CUTTING BLADES ration 7ind Wing Always...
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Page 23: Lubrication
Charging FUSE If the unit has not been put into use for an extended A fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to period time, charge battery with protect the tractor's electrical system from damage automotive-type 12-volt charger for a minimum caused by excessive amperage. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Possible Trouble Corrective Action Cause(s) !There is one safety switch in the starting circuit of your unit: the brake pedal switch. Engine will Safety switch not crank _)utton not Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the button on this switch. The Operator depressed. -
Page 26: Parts List
Model 604 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 625-0051 Bulb/Socket Headlight Assembly 725-1739 Bulb Only 725-1649 Socket Only 629-0928 Wiring Harness 629-0126 Alternator Adapter (for Intek engines) 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 5 712-3006 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 725-1426 Solenoid, 12-volt, 100 Amp 725-1657A Snap Mount Safety Interlock Switch 725-1741... - Page 27 Electrical System/Tractor Body PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0788 710-1017 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0 Torx Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-14 x .625 710-0599 71_3217 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 Torx Screw, #8-32 x .375 710-0751 712-0142 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 Hex Nut, 8-32 710-0895 731-0071...
- Page 28 Model 604 23 I...
- Page 29 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637...
- Page 30 Model 604...
- Page 31 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637...
- Page 32 Model 604 "13 52 " > <...
- Page 33 Drive System REF. PART REF, PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17839 Shift Lever Bracket 754-0467 Variable-speed Belt 17840 754-0468 Drive Belt Transaxle Mounting Bracket 618-0386 756-0981 Flat Idler, 2.75 OD Single-speed Transmission Assembly Shifter Knob 783-0637 631-0009 Shift Lever Support 647-0041 Shift Lever 783-0667 Transmission Torque Bracket Idler Bracket...
- Page 34 Model 604 9" j"...
- Page 35 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637...
- Page 36 Model 604 46-inch Deck ® 42..inch Deck...
- Page 37 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637...
- Page 38 Model 604 " "171(forchoke) Br,ggs & Stratton __"- Intek Twin _._J 20_. _-_ I' _ _o_ _-'-_--._-._ ,.,_,_ (deflector must face forward) 15F_F_ _" ______ _F,_-_ 1 (forchoke) 19j3o Kohler Single-cylinder / 21 14 (deflectormust face forward) 23 $/...
- Page 39 Engine Accessories RER I PART DESCRIPTION 710-0148 Self Tapping Screw, #8-32 x .375 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0604 Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 710-1314 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1315 Self Tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 712-0798 Hex Nut, 3/8-16...
- Page 40 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRO'MaN For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase Units exported out of the United States: within the United States of America, its possessions PRODUCTS INC does not extend any warranty for and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its products sold or exported outside of the United option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,...