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Operator's Manual
Transmatic
Lawn Tractors
Model Series
660 thru 679
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
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 _,park 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 Califomia Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through yotJr nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD
PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022
CLEVELAND,
OHIO
44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO, 770-10115B
(9/2000)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual Transmatic Lawn Tractors Model Series 660 thru 679 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. 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...
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............3 thru 6 Slope Gauge ...................... Assembling your Lawn Tractor ................Know Your Lawn Tractor ..................Operating Your Lawn Tractor ................Making Adjustments ..................Service ....................... Maintaining your Lawn Tractor ................Off-Season Storage ................... Troubleshooting .................... -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
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, When you see this symbol--heed its warning. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
23. Muffler a ndengine become hotandcancause a Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed bum.Donottouch. setting so that you wilt not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes 24. Check overhead c learances carefully before driving even though the brakes are functioning properly. -
Page 5: General Service
Before and while backing, look behind and When practical, remove gas-powered down for small children. equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground, If this is not possible, then Never carry children, even with the blade(s) refuel such equipment on a trailer with a shut off, They may fall off and be seriously portable container, rather than from a... -
Page 6: Your Responsibility
Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this cover are subject to wear and damage which could manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. original equipment specifications may lead to For safety protection, frequently check components improper performance and compromise safety!"... - Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Section 1: Assembling Your Lawntractor
SECTION 1: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNTRACTOR /IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward. Tools RequiredFor Assembly DANGER (1) 1/2"... -
Page 9: Attaching Theseat
Place thesteering wheel c apoverthecenterofthe steering w heel a ndseatitwithyourhand. Screws Steering Wheel_ap Hex Lock Cupped Steering Bellow Manual Adjustment Seat Figure 2 Shaft Figure 1 Seat Pivot Attaching TheSeat There are two different seat pivot brackets used on this series of lawn tractor, a manual adjustment seat or a quick adjustment seat. -
Page 10: Tire Pressure
Removing Shipping Brace WARNING: The shipping brace, used for Line up the bolt on the mulching plug with the hole packaging purposes only, must be removed in the top of the deck. Push up on the end of the and discarded before operating your riding mulching plug and secure with the wing nut. -
Page 11: Installing The Battery
• When deck is level, secure end of adjustable lift link Remove the hex bot and nut from the negative with flat washer and hairpin clip. (black) cable. Attach negative cable to the negative terminal with this bolt and nut. Deck Hanger =_- Channel _. - Page 12 Clutch-brake Pedal ChokeControl The choke control is located on the left side of the The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal part dashboard and is operated manually. Details for the way disengages the clutch.
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Page 13: Section 3: Operating Y Our Lawntractor
Deck Lift Indicator(If Equipped) If so equipped, the deck lift indicator marks the position Lift Lever being used for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position desired, press the indicator lever outward, move it to the position immediately below the lift lever and release the indicator lever. -
Page 14: Stopping The Engine
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc., Stopping TheEngine follow the instructions above. This procedure will also Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position. eliminate "browning" the grass, which is caused by hot Remove the key to prevent accidental starting. -
Page 15: Section 4: Making Adjustments
SECTION 4: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor A djustments adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any except where specified in the operator's WARNING:; If any adjustments need to be manual, made to the engine while the engine running (e.g. carburetor), disengage PTO, shift into neutral and set the parking brake. -
Page 16: Neutral Adjustment
Stabilizer Shaft Disengagement Assembly Slot Fiat Washer Hairpin Clip i38" IDecksl Disengagement Stabilizer Shaft Loosen /Rod Assembly Hex Bolt Figure 14 BrakeAdjustment The brake is located by the right rear wheel inside the frame. During normal operation of this machine, the Spimg ,ote brake is subject to wear and will require periodic... -
Page 17: Speedcontrol A Djustment
.._Speed Control Lever Variable Speed Assembly StopRod Back Hairpin Clip and Flat Washer Brake Figure 16 Release the clutch-br_ke pedal completely, then SpeedControl A djustment slowly depress the pedal al! the way (to park position). Hold the pedal in this position. NOTE: When operating the unit initially... -
Page 18: Section 5: Service
• Remove the hex nut and lock washer, and drop the end of the tie rod from the axle bracket. See Figure • Loosen the hex jam nut on tie rod. • Adjust the tie rod assembly for correct toe-in. Front _..== °... -
Page 19: Section 6: Maintaining Your Lawntractor
Wheels BallJoints The front wheels may be provided with optional grease The ball joints and drag link ends are permanently lubricated. fittings. The rear wheels must be removed from the axle Forlubrication. Lubricate at ]east once a season with automotive multi-purpose grease. PivotPoints Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a season. - Page 20 • Remove the hex flange nut which holds the blade to the blade spindle. • Remove the blade from the spindle. Sharpening Remove the cutting blades by following the directions of the preceding section. When sharpening the blades, follow the original angle of grind as a guide, it is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced...
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Page 21: Beltremoval A Ndreplacement
To charge the battery: Battery P!N 725-1705D-- BeltRemoval A ndReplacement Charge at 2-3 amps for one hour. Battery PiN 725: 1707D, 725-0453G, and 725-1750_Charge at 6 amps WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, for one hour. remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to... - Page 22 Remove t hebeltguards ateachdeckpulleyby Rear DriveBelt removing t heself-tapping screws. S eeFigure 23. • Place shift lever in neutral position. Unscrew the shift knob and the speed control knob (if located on the console). Remove the two truss head screws Self-Tapping Stabilizer Belt...
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Page 23: Section 7: Off-Season S Torage
NOTE: Removethebeltkeeperpinsfromtheenginepulley When reassembling, make certain belt is belt guard. Refer to Figure 22. inside the belt keeper pin& See Figure 22. NOTE: Make certain belt keeper pins reassembled as shown in Figure 22. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley. !/Variable Remove the center bolt, lock washer and flat Speed Pulley... -
Page 24: Section 8: Trouble Shooting Guide
SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Corrective Action Cause(s) Safety switch There are two switches in the starting circuit of your Unit: the clutch pedal switch and Engine will not crank button not the deck lift lever switch. Make certain the actUator is fully depressing the buttons on depressed, each switch. -
Page 25: Section 9: Optional Equipment
SECTION 9: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT At the time of manufacture of lawn tractor, the following NOTE: *Available threugh your local dealer or from optional equipment is available. Agri-Fab Inc., 303 W. Raymond Street, Sullivan, Illinois 61951. NOTE: These lawn tractors are not designed ground-engaging equipment (tillers, plows, etc.). - Page 26 NOTES...
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- Page 28 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck...