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YARD
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
local or
state laws (if any). If a spark attester
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 attester for the muffler is available through your 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. 770-10131B
(11/2000)
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- Page 1 YARD Operator's Manual Automatic Lawn Tractor Models 607 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 local or...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Gauge ...................... Tractor Set-up ....................Know Your Lawn Tractor ..................Operating Your Lawn Tractor ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ................Service ....................... Off-Season Storage ................... Attachments & Accessories ................Troubleshooting .................... -
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 23. Muffler a ndengine become h otandcancause a Follow the manufacturer's recommendations burn.Donottouch. wheel weights or counterweights to improve 24. Check overhead c learances carefully 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.
- Page 5 e. Useextreme carewhenapproaching blind Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and corners, doorways, shrubs, t reesorother other sources of ignition. objects thatmayblock yourvision ofa child Neverfuel machine indoors. whomayrunintothemachine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the f. Disengage t hecutting blade(s) b efore engine is hot or running.
- Page 6 8. Never t amper w iththesafety interlock system or Forsafety protection, frequently c heck components othersafety devices. C heck theirproper o peration andreplace immediately withoriginal equipment regularly. manufacturer's (O.E.M.) partsonly,listed inthis 9. Afterstriking aforeign object, s toptheengine, manual. "Use ofparts which donotmeetthe disconnect thesparkplug wire(s) a ndground original equipment specifications mayleadto against t heengine.
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Page 7: Slope Gauge
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° _WARNING &i 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: Tractor Set-Up
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in Attaching theBatteryCables the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator!Owner Manual (or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual) packed with your NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. tractor. Read instructions carefully. (+). -
Page 9: Know Your Lawn Tractor
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. 1"Style varies by model If so equipped Throttle ControlLever PTO (Power Take-off) Levers Cruise ControIButtonS PTO (Power Take-off) Knobs Choke Controls Ignition Switch Brake Pedal Parking Brake Button Shift Lever Drive Pedal Deck Lift Lever... - Page 10 ThrottleControl L ever IgnitionSwitch 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 position, the way forward, the choke control also.
- Page 11 Electric PTO Systems Indicator Monitor (Power T ake-off) K nob Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or an 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
ParkingBrakeButton NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should To set the parking brake, fully _r_l__l attempt tractor will automatically depress the brake pedal and decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. push the parking brake button in. - 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. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so •...
- Page 14 Engaging theParkingBrake 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. your foot while gently pushing the parking brake button inward.
- Page 15 Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass Mowing clippings more time to effectively be mulched. Always position the throttle control lever in the WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there a thrown object injury,...
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Page 16: Making Adjustments
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 9A. adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the except where specified... - Page 17 StandardSeat ParkingBrakeAdjustment To adjust the position of the seat on models not WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the 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. Always the seat pivot bracket.
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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 ahead travel. bali joint. See Figure 12. In front of the axle, measure the distance Thread the bait joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link. -
Page 19: Service
Lubrication Front Axles Each end of the tractor's front pivot bar may be WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking Cleaning the EngineAndDeck... - 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 Worn Blade Edge replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting Wind Wing...
- Page 21 Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the Changing theDeckBelt& PTOBelt 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 Battery Tray _:;;_;_ Drive belt (Lower) Variable-speed Shift Lever Opening Rear Idler Pulley Drive belt (Upper) _ o II'I Clll II 01 =III °II,I Engine Pulley Transmission Transmission Pulley Front of Tractor NOTE: Viewshown fromabove tractor. Figure 19 Changing theTransmission D riveBelt IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, WARNING:...
- Page 23 Lower Drive Belt Double-idler NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires Bracket removal of several tractor components. Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could successfully complete it. Hole Idler If you don't, see an authorized MTD service dealer to Adjuster Rod have the belt changed.
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Page 24: Off-Season Storage
Always keeptherubber b ootpositioned o verthe Charging positive terminal toprevent s horting. If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive- IMPORTANT: If removing t hebattery foranyreason, type 12wolt charger for a minimum of one hour at six disconnect theNEGATIVE ( Black) w irefromit's amps. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO engaged. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) _osition. 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. -
Page 26: Models 607,608 & 609 Parts List
SECTION 12: MODELS 607, 608 & 609 PARTS LIST B&S OHVV-Twin B&S Opposed Twin (for throttle) 28 (forstartercable) < " (for choke) (deflector must face forward) B&S OHVSingle Kohler 28.._ _ -_J" ,_r/39... - Page 27 Models607, 608 & 609 PART DESCRIPTION 710-0148 Self-tapping Screw, #8-32 x .375 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 (B&S OHV V-Twin) 710-1314 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1315 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 712-3017 Hex Nut, 3/8-16...
- Page 28 Models607 & 608 ¢...
- Page 29 Models607 & 608 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 683-0195 Bracket Assembly (8-style) 749-1087A Dash Support Tube 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 747-1184 Hood Plenum Support Rod 710-0751 Hood Plenum Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 731-2247A 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 (Models with B&S OHV V-Twin) 710-1017 Hood Plenum...
- Page 30 Model609 "8 >...
- Page 31 Model609 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 783-1346 Grill Support Bracket (9-style) 710-3217 Truss Phillips Screw, #8-32 x .375 710-0599 Hex Nut, #8-32 Self4apping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 712-0142 710-0528 Throttle Control Knob Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 731-1857 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 731-2225 Dash Panel (Models w/Electric...
- Page 32 Models607, 608 & 609 Models w/Quick-adjust Seat Models w/Manually Adjusting Seat...
- Page 33 Models607, 608 & 609 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 747-1130A Deck Stabilizer Rod 34 783-0685B Fender, 4-Style1 (Shown) 2 683-0197 LiftShaft A ssembly 783-0839A Fender, 7-Styles 3 711-0332 Clevis P in, . 5x.78 35 783-0715A Seat Mounting Bracket 4 712-0206 Hex Nut,1/2-13 36 710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375...
- Page 34 Models607, 608 & 609 '_ _ S 4'...
- Page 35 Models607, 608 & 609 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 2 710-0604A 736-0162 Self-tapping Screw. 16-18 x .625 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.0 x .12 3 783-0726A 736-0187 RHPivot Support Bracket Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .061" 4 783-0727 736-0316 LHPivot Support Bracket Flat Washer, .78 x 1.589 x .06S 5 783-0728...
- Page 36 Models607, 608 & 609 "13 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. 21 ">...
- Page 37 Model607, 608 & 609 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 783-1015 Shift Lever Support 783-0667B Transmission Torque Bracket 17840 Idler Bracket Transaxle Mounting Bracket 783-0669 618-0551 Single-speed Transmission Assembly 736-0430 Flat Washer, .350 x 1.59 x .062 631-0009A Shifter Knob 647-0031 Brake Control Assembly 647-0045 Shift Lever...
- Page 38 Model607, 608 & 609 ."1...
- Page 39 Model607, 608 & 609 PART DESCRIPTION 716-0231 E-ring, .75 721-0338 Seal, .75 x 1.0 x .125 711-1431 Drive Shaft 741-0340 Sleeve Bearing, .75 x .1.0 x 1.0 736-0495 Thrust Washer, 1.0 x .632 x .0 42-tooth Bevel Gear 717-1362 717-1363 42-tooth Bevel Gear 750-1234 Spacer, .633 x 1.0 x .513...
- Page 40 Models607, 608 & 609 (w/ ElectricPTO) 46-inch 42-inch Deck Deck...
- Page 41 Models607, 608 & 609 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 683-0450 783-0653D Engagement Plate Assembly Steering Support Bracket 710-0520 683-0314 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5 Frame Assembly 710-0831 717-1708 Electric PTO Clutch Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 5.5 710-1238 Hex Head Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .875 754-0497 PTO Belt (Models w/42-inch deck)
- Page 42 Models607, 608 & 609 (w/Manual PTO) 46-inch 42-inch Deck Deck t Refer to D on page 46. * Refer to B on page 44,...
- Page 43 Models607, 608 & 609 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 647-0046A PTO Engage Lever Assembly 723-0444 Battery Strap 2 683-0450 Shoulder Screw, .625 x .5, 7/16-20 PTO Engage Plate Assembly 738-1020 3 710-0276 Carriage Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.00 736-0407 Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062 4 710-0520 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 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. :j: Found on models equipped with a manual PTO only,...
- Page 45 Models607, 608 & 609 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 16606 Retainer Hook 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 2 618-0565 736-0158 Lock Washer, 5/8 Spindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia. 756-0980 736-0162 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.0 x .12 Pulley Only 3 683-0198D 42-inch Deck Shell 736-0270 Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062...
- Page 46 "21:f 52:t 46-inch DeckBrake Assembly ®...
- Page 47 Models607, 608 & 609 REF. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 16606 Retainer Hook 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 17982 736-0270 Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062 Spindle Reinforcement Plate 618-0240A 738-0347 Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia. Shoulder Spacer, .625 x 1.16 Shoulder Screw 756-1187 738-0373 Pulley Only...
- Page 48 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YARD 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...