MTD 609 Operator's Manual
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Automatic Lawn Tractor
Models 607
6O8
6O9
Model
609 Shown
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 IocaJor
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 Jaw(Section 4442 of the Cafflomia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similarlaws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available throughyour 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, 770-10130C
(11/2000)
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- Page 1 Jaw(Section 4442 of the Cafflomia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similarlaws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available throughyour 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,...
- Page 2 (Model Number) (Serial Number) Copy the model number here: MTD PRODUCTS Copy the serial number here: P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling...
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Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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. -
Page 4: Slope Gauge
Contact an authorized MTD Service Dealer for assistance. the machine resulting in serious injury or death. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. SLOPE OPERATION loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes... - Page 5 MTD Service Dealer. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
- Page 6 Never tamper with the safety interlock system or For safety protection, frequently check components other safety devices. Check their proper operation and replace immediately with original equipment regularly. manufacturer's (O.EM.) parts only, listed in this After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, manual.
- Page 7 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE 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. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
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Page 8: Tractor Set-Up
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching the BatteryCables Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (or Kohler engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your tractor. -
Page 9: Know Your Lawn Tractor
SECTION 4: KNOWYOUR LAWNTRACTOR NOTE: SteeringWheel not shown forclarity. 1 Style varies by model If so equipped PTO (Power Take-off) Lever.i: Throttle Control Lever PTO (Power Take-off) Knob S Cruise Control Button:l: Choke Control:l: Ignition Switch Parking Brake Button Brake Pedal Shift Lever Drive Pedar Cup Holders... - Page 10 Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch The throttle control lever is located on the right side of WARNING: Never leave running the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all move shift lever into neutral...
- Page 11 ElectricPTO SystemsIndicatorMonitor Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or an (Power T ake-off) K nob ammeter as part of two available systems indicator To engage the power to the monitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of your cutting deck or other (separately dash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 5.
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Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Tractor
(ON) position with the shift lever in position for Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. The safety reverse travel. interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or The electric PTO clutch will automatically... - Page 13 Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It WARNING will return to the ON position. AVOIDSERIOUS INJURYORDEATH IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so •...
- Page 14 Engaging the ParkingBrake NOTE: Cruise control can not be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should To engage the parking brake: attempt tractor will automatically Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
- Page 15 Stop does not allow the blades to properly mulch grass. machine if anyone enters the area. NOTE: This tractor is equipped with one of MTD's high quality It is not necessary to remove the discharge chute to operate the mower with the mulch kit installed.
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Page 16: Making Adjustments
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS & WARNING: Never attempt to make any Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the adjustments while the engine is running, deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 9A. except where specified in the operator's Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the manual. - Page 17 Standard Seat ParkingBrakeAdjustment To adjust the position of the seat on models not WARNING: Never attempt to adjust equipped with a seat adjustment lever, loosen, but do NOT remove the four screws which secure the seat to brakes while the engine is running.
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Page 18: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor
Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of Place the steering wheel in position for straight ball joint. See Figure 12. ahead travel. Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten In front of the axle, measure the distance the drag link. -
Page 19: Service
Lubrication FrontAxles Each end of the tractor's front pivot bar may be WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease inspecting, always disengage PTO, move gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. shift lever into neutral position, set parking... - Page 20 Cutting Blades Blade Separation 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 cutting blade(s) sharpening replacement. Protect your hands by using Worn Blade Edge heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting Wind Wing...
- Page 21 Changing the DeckBelt& PT0 Belt Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Remove the belt guards by removing the self- WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, tapping screws that fasten them to the deck. remove ignition key, disconnect...
- Page 22 Variable-speed Battery Tray Shin Lever Drive belt (Lower) Pulley_ Opening Rear Idler Pulley m Drive belt (Upper) Double-Idler Bracket _--- Engine Pulley Transmission Idler Pulley Single-speed ..Transmission Transmission Pulley Front of Tractor NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Figure 19 Changing theTransmission DriveBelt IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE...
- Page 23 If you don't, see an authorized MTD service dealer to Hole Adj uldlerrRod have the belt changed. IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the lower drive belt...
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Page 24: Attachments & Accessories
Lawn Tractor Models 607, 608 & 669. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for information regarding price and availability. NOTE: Lawn tractor models 607, 608 &... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Trouble PTO engaged. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Eng ne fa s to start Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttlecontrol lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position. -
Page 26: Models 607, 608 & 609 Parts List
SECTION 12: MODELS 607, 608 & 609 PARTS LIST B&S OHV V-Twin B&S OpposedTwin (for throttle) 28 (forstartercable) j 14 (deflector must face forward) B&S OHVSingle Kohler... - Page 27 Models 607, 608 & 609 PART REF. DESCRIPTION 716-0148 Serf-tapping Screw, #8-32 x ,375 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0604A Self-tappingScrew, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 (B&S OHV V-Twin) 710-1314 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-16 x .625 710-1315 Self-tappingScrew, 3/8-16 x 1.25 712-3017...
- Page 28 Models607 & 608...
- Page 29 Models607 & 608 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 583-0195 749-1087A Bracket Assembly (8-style) Dash Support Tube 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 747-1184 Hood Plenum Support Rod 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 731-2247A Hood Plenum 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 (Models with B&S OHV V-Twin) 710-1017 731-2248...
- Page 30 Model609 r_. • "8 • >...
- Page 31 Model609 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 783-1346 710-3217 Grill Support Bracket (9-style) Truss Phillips Screw, #8-32 x .375 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 712-0142 Hex Nut, #8-32 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 731-1857 Throttle Control Knob 710-0924 PhillipsPan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 731-2225...
- Page 32 Models607, 608 & 609 Models w/( Models w! Manually Adjusting Seat 57_.
- Page 33 Models607, 608 & 609 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 747-1130A Deck Stabilizer Rod 783-0685B Fender, 4-Styler (Shown) 683-0197 Lift Shaft Assembly 783-0839A Fender, 7-Style_ 711-0332 Clevis Pie, .5 x .78 783-0715A Seat Mounting Bracket 712-0206 Hex Nat, 1/2-13 710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 712-3027...
- Page 34 Models607, 608 & 609...
- Page 35 Models 607, 608 & 609 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0604A 736-0162 Flat Washe_ .64 x 1.0 x .12 Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625 783-0726A RH Pivot Support Bracket 736-0187 Flat Washer .64 x 1.24 x .061" 783-0727 LH Pivot Support Bracket 736-0316 Flat Washez .78 x 1.589 x .06:1: 783-0728...
- Page 36 Models607, 608 & 609 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. 64 23 21 " > _"...
- Page 37 Model607, 608 & 609 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 783-1015 783-0667B Shift Lever Support TransmissionTorque Bracket 17840 783-0669 Idler Bracket TransaxleMounting Bracket 618-0551 Single-speed TransmissionAssembly 736-0430 Flat Washer, .350 x 1.59 x .062 631-0009A Shifter Knob 647-0031 Brake Control Assembly 647-0045 Shift Lever 647-0032...
- Page 38 Model607, 608 & 609...
- Page 39 Input Shaft Retaining Ring, .437 716-0108 717-1464 14-tooth Bevel Pinion 719-0391A Upper Housing 736-0723 Thrust Washer, .635 x 1.25 x .042 *Use applicable flat washer (12a, 12b or 12c) in this application allowing proper end-play as instructed in MTD's Service Manual.
- Page 40 Models607, 608 & 609 (w/ ElectricPTO) 46-inch 42-inch Deck Deck...
- Page 41 Models607, 608 & 609 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 683-0450 Engagement Plate Assembly 783-0653D Steering Support Bracket 710-0520 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5 583-0314 Frame Assembly 710-0831 717-1708 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 5.5 Electric PTO Clutch 710-1236 Hex Head Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .875 754-0497 PTO Belt (Models w/42-inch deck) 710-3144...
- Page 42 Models607, 608 & 609 (w/Manual PTO) 46-inch 42-inch -- Deck Deck ¢ Refer to Don page 46. * Refer to B on page 44.
- Page 43 Models607, 608 & 609 REF. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 647-0046A PTO Engage Lever Assembly 723-0444 Battery Strap 683-0450 35 i 738-1020 PTO Engage Plate Assembly Shoulder Screw, .625 x .5, 7/16-20 710-0276 736-0407 Carriage Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.00 Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062 710-0520 Hex Cap Screw, 3/6-16 x 1.5 712-0459...
- Page 44 Models607, 608 & 609 * Refer to B on page 42. t Found on models equipped with an electric PTO only. :1:Found on models equipped with a manual PTO only.
- Page 45 Models607, 608 & 609 REF. PART -RER PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 16606 Retainer Hook 736-0119 LockWasher, 5/16 518-0565 736-0158 Spindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia. Lock Washer, 5/8 1756-0980 Pulley Only 736-0162 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.0 x .12 1683-0198D 42-inch Deck Shell 736-0270 Sell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062 683-0254...
- Page 46 Models607, 608 & 609 46-inchDeckBrakeAssembly J" t Refer to g on page 42. 18 _'_. :I:Found on models equipped with a manual PTO only. _... "'_ * A single-pulley spindle (618-0240A) is found in this location on models with a manual PTO. "_...
- Page 47 Models607, 608 & 609 REF. PART i REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 16606 Retainer Hook 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 17982 736-0270 Spindle Reinforcement Plate Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062 618-0240A 738-0347 Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia. Shoulder Spacer, .625 x 1.16 756-1187 738-0373 Pulley Only...
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Page 48: Cleveland, Ohio
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY 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 purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments;...