MTD 663 Operator's Manual
Transmatic lawn tractor
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Operator's Manual
Transmatic
Lawn Tractor
MODELS
660,680
662,682
663,683
665,685
668,688
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 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 service department,
P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722,
MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131 CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00533B.
(10/20/2003)
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Summary of Contents for MTD 663
- Page 1 (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 service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722, MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131 CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00533B. (10/20/2003)
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support Maintenance Important Safe Operation Practices Service Tractor Set-up Off-season Storage Controls Attachments & Accessories Operation Warranty Back Cover FINDINGMODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.
- Page 3 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 23. Muffler a ndengine become hotandcancause a Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed burn.Donottouch. setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes 24. Check overhead c learances carefully b efore driving even though the brakes are functioning properly.
- Page 5 Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
- Page 6 Replace theblade(s) w iththeoriginal e quipment 11.Grass catcher c omponents andthedischarge manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only,listedinthis coveraresubject t owearanddamage which could manual. "Useofparts whichdonotmeetthe expose moving parts or allowobjects tobethrown. original e quipment specifications mayleadto Forsafety protection, frequently c heck components improper performance andcompromise safety!"...
- Page 7 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST hlWARNING 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 8 SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before starting the engine and operating. Refer to the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Tecumseh eng ne s Owner s Manua ) packed w th your tractor. Read nstruct ons carefu y. NOTE: Attaching TheSteering Wheel Reference to right or left hand side of the unit...
- Page 9 Attaching TheSeat Standard Adjustment Seat styles vary by tractor model and there are three Hex Screws different styles available: Standard Adjustment Quick Adjustment & Knob Adjustment Shoulder Refer to Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5 to identify your Screws tractor's seat style and follow applicable instructions below.
- Page 10 GasandOilFill-up Identifying the MulchPlug (if soequipped) On tractor models with 38- and 42-inch decks so The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of 1-1/2 gallons. Do not overfill. equipped, a mulch plug can be found within the cutting deck's discharge opening.
- Page 11 SECTION 4: CONTROLS DDDDD NOTE: Steering t If so equipped Figure 7 Clutch-brake Pedal Ignition Switch Shift Lever Choke Control1" Throttle Control Lever Speed Control Lever / Parking Brake Deck Engagement/Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Levert IgnitionSwitch STOP The ignition switch is located on the right side of the tractor's dash .To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
- Page 12 ChokeControl To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake Onso e oOes ovn e pedal and move the speed control lever out of the notches to the desired position. Release the speed throttle lever all the way forward control lever and the clutch-brake pedal. activates the engine's choke control.
- Page 13 If the intedock system should ever malfunction, de net operate the tractor. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. The safety stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug interlock system prevents the engine from cranking Dr...
- Page 14 Restart engine. Operating TheLawnTractor Place speed control lever in highest speed position. Release clutch-brake pedal fully. Depress clutch-brake pedal. before and while backing up to avoid a back- WARNING: Always look down and behind Place speed control lever in desired position. over accident.
- Page 15 Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass toys or other objects which could damage lawn clippings more time to effectively be mulched. mower or engine. Always position the throttle control lever in the For best results and to insure more even grass FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively...
- Page 16 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator's manual. Standard Adjustment Seat To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two hex screws on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 10. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired.
- Page 17 Place thedeckengagement/lift leverinthe DeckEngagement Adjustment engaged ( allthewayforward) p osition. Remove thehairpin clipfromtheferrule found at WARNING: Never attempt to make the thebottom ofthefront,leftdecklink(hairpin clipis adjustment while engine is running. ontheinside oftheliftlink). S eeFigure 13. Always shift to neutral, set the parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
- Page 18 NOTE: There is a small yellow wire connected to a spring switch on the underside of the shift cover panel. Spring Be careful not to damage it when removing the panel. Compression Hex Nut Remove the hairpin clip which secures the disengagement rod to the stabilizer shaft assembly.
- Page 19 Remove thehairpin clipwhichsecures t hespeed control rod'sferrule tothespeed bracket. See Figure 17. Atthefactory, t hespeed control r odisadjusted sothat 5/8-in. o ftherodis exposed beyond theferrule. Adjust t hespeed control b ythreading t heferrule inward sothatnomorethan3/4-in. o fthe rod is exposedbeyondtheferrule.SeeFigure 18. Reinsert theferruleandre-secure t herodwiththe cotter p inremoved e adier.
- Page 20 Behind the pivot bar, measure the distance NOTE: Lengthening the tie rod increases the tractor's horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the front tie toe-in. Shortening the tie rod decreases inside of the fight rim. Note the distance. tractor's front tire toe-in.
- Page 21 Perform theabove stepsintheopposite order a ftereli Air Cleaner hasfinished draining. Service the pro-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/ Refill t heengine withnewmotor oil. air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Teeumseh IMPORTANT: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/ engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your unit.
- Page 22 (all the way forward) position. "-.-__ Using a spring puller (MTD Part No. 732-0571)or other suitable tool, disconnect the spdng which is attached to a small hook found on the left, rear portion of the transmission. See Figure 24.
- Page 23 Remove the hairpin clips which secure the rear The blades may be removed as follows, deck hangers to the deck stabilizer bracket. See Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Figure 27. Retain the hairpin clips. Cutting DeckRemoval on page 22) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.
- Page 24 Itis important thateachcutting blade edgebeground Jump Starting equally tomaintain proper blade balance. A poorly WARNING: When removing or installing balanced blade willcause excessive v ibration andmay battery, follow these instructions cause damage tothetractor a ndresult i npersonal prevent the screwdriver from shorting against injury.
- Page 25 Refer Figure 30 Unthread the shift knob and remove the two flange Using a spring puller (MTD Part No. 732-0571)or screws which secure the shift cover panel in place. other suitable tool, disconnect the extension spring Refer to Figure 14.
- Page 26 Using a spring puller(MTD PartNo.732-0571)or Locate the transmission pulley though the battery othersuitable tool,disconnect thespring which is tray opening. See Figure 33. attached t oa small h ookfound ontheleft,rear portion ofthetransmission (Refer t oFigure 24)and thetwosprings which areattached totherear portion ofthetractor f rame. S eetoFigure 32.
- Page 27 The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Models 660-668. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authodzed MTD Service Dealer or phone (600) 600-7310 for information regarding price and availability. Your lawn tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g.
- Page 28 SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) Engine will net Safety switch button There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the dutch pedal switch and crank not depressed. [he deck engagement/lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing [he buttons on each switch.
- Page 32 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 exported outside of the United States, its possessions respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the...