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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 44136-0019, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-01596 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor Important SafeOperation P ractices Service Slope Gauge Off Season Storage Tractor S et-Up Attachments & Accessories Know YourLawn Tractor Troubleshooting Operating Y ourLawn Tractor Parts List Making Adjustments Warranty FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor.
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.
23. Muffler a ndengine become hotandcancause a Follow the manufacturer's recommendations burn. D onottouch. wheel weights or counterweights to improve 24. Check overhead c learances c arefully b efore driving stability. under lowhanging treebranches, wires, d oor Use extra care with grass catchers or other openings e tc.,where theoperator m aybestruck or attachments.
Gasoline is frame, your unit should be serviced professionally extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. by an authorized 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.
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Sight and h01d this level with a vertical tree... >, _.,_ or a corner of a building... or a fence post ents a15 o >, >, 15° 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.
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching theBatteryCables Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-). IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR - NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity, t If so equipped Figure 3 Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter Cruise Control Button PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Ignition Switch Module ChokeKnobt Brake Pedal Parking Brake Button Drive Pedal Shift Lever Deck Lift Lever Cup Holder...
ThrottleControl L ever IgnitionSwitchModule The throttle control lever is located on the right side of WARNING: Never leave a running machine the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed unattended. Always disengage PTO, move of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all shift lever into neutral position, set parking the way forward, the choke control also.
Systems Indicator Monitor PTO(BladeEngage) Lever Your tractor is equipped with an hour meter as part of its systems indicator monitor. Locate the monitor on the left side of your dash panel and compare it to Figure 6. ENGAGE / BLADE Battery The PTO (Blade Engage) lever is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel.
ShiftLever NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender will automatically shut off. and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE.
ON while should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. activated. See Figure 8. Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can • The safety interlock system prevents the engine...
• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch. • Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the WARNING disengaged (OFF) position. • Engage the tractor's parking brake. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH • Activate the choke control. • Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START •...
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the • Once engaged, the cruise control button and the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always drive pedal will lock in the "down" position, and the use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete tractor will maintain the same forward speed.
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Mowing • Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings. WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or • Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total a thrown object injury,...
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved. adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any except where specified in the operator's Sideto Side manual. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when Steering Adjustment the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or applied, the brake is in need of adjustment.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNTRACTOR • Refill the engine with new motor oil. WARNING: Before performing maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, IMPORTANT:Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/ move shift lever into neutral position, Owner Manual packed with your unit for information parking brake, stop engine and remove key to regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
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DeckWash System Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your...
SECTION 8: SERVICE Cutting DeckRemoval • Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires • Approximately 14 psi for the front tires To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: IMPORTANT:Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire • Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi.
Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal of the good battery, then to the frame of Hex Flange Nut the unit with the dead battery. WARNING: Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking, and the gas in either battery could explode.
Fuses • Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Two fuses are installed in your tractor's wiring harness • Remove the belt guards by removing the self- to protect the tractor's electrical system from damage tapping screws that fasten them to the deck.
See an authorized Service Dealer to have your drive belts replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering an MTD Service Manual SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Sectien7: Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage &...
SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Model Series 606G Lawn Tractors. 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.
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Corrective Action Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start PTO engaged. Place PTO lever in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position.
SECTION 12: PARTS LIST _"__4 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0227 AB Screw #8-18 x 0.5 732-0966 Extension Spring 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 737-0169 SAE 30W Oil 710-0726 AB Screw 5/16-12 x 0.5 751B213146 Throttle Clamp 710-1237 T screw #10-32 x 0.625 751-0535 Fuel Line Hose 710-1314A...
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ModelSeries606G PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 683-0305 731-04214 Cruise Control Lever Bracket Assembly, Hood 710-0376 731-05002 Hex Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5 Dash Panel (Models w/Manual PTO) 710-0599 731-1857 Control Knob Screw, 1/4-20, 0.500 710-0642 736-0142 Screw, 1/4-20, 0.750 Washer, Flat,.281 x.50 x.063 710-0895 747-1155 Screw, 1/4-15, 0.750...
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ModelSeries606G Left HandTransmission Bolt Mounting...
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ModelSeries606G REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17840 711-04159B Mounting Bracket, Transaxle Pin, 3/8-16 x 2.68 725-04039 712-3004A Switch, Interlock Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Gr5 17962 732-0335 Plate, Switch Spring, Compression,.405 x 1.17 647-04020 732-0955 Lever Assembly, Shift Spring, Extension,.50 OD x 1.41 710-0607 732-0963...
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ModelSeries606G (4_ ..... IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
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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 respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.