Service - MTD 609 Operator's Manual

Lubrication
A
Engine
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler
engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles
once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well
with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
FrontAxles
Each end of the tractor's front pivot bar may be
equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Cleaning the EngineAndDeck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate
around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other
part of the machine, especially the belts, pulleys and
other moving parts. Clean the underside of the deck
with a wisk broom, scraper or forced air after each
mowing.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer or garden
hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may
cause damage to electrical components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its
serviceability.
SECTION 8: SERVICE
CuttingDeckRemoval
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
Place the PTO knob (or lever) in the disengaged
(OFF) position and engage the parking brake.
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
On models equipped with a 42-inch deck, remove
the PTO belt from around the cutting deck's center
pulley. Refer to Figure 17.
On models equipped with a 46-inch deck, remove
the PTO belt from around the tractor's engine pulley
(or electric PTO clutch, if so equipped) and idler
pulley(s). Refer to Figure 18.
Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left
side of the deck.
Pull the deck support pin outward to release the
deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 14.
Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor
and release the pin into the hole provided.
Repeat the above steps on the tractor's right side.
Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the
right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of
the way.
Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the
tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release
themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side)
out from underneath the tractor.
Figure 14
Tires
WARNING:
Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and
approximately 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the tire
sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or
maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure
could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
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