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YARD
Operator's Manual
Transmatic Lawn
Tractors
Model Series
660 thru 679
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10115A
(10/99)
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- Page 1 YARD Operator's Manual Transmatic Lawn Tractors Model Series 660 thru 679 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...
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Slope Gauge ...................... Important Safe Operation Practices ..............4 thru 6 Unpacking ......................Assembling Your Lawn Tractor ................Know Your Lawn Tractor ..................Operating Your Lawn Tractor ................Making Adjustments ..................Service ....................... Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ................Off-Season Storage ...................
- Page 3 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE u111 A POWER POLE 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.
- Page 4 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 your lawn mower, failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Page 5 Yourmower i s designed t ocutnormal r esidential • Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. grassofa height n omore than10".Donotattempt CHILDREN tomowthrough unusually t all,drygrass(e.g., pasture) o rpilesofdryleaves. D ebris maybuildup Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to onthemower d eckorcontact theengine exhaust the presence of children.
- Page 6 • Wedonotrecommend theuseofpressure • Check brake operation f requently. Adjust a nd washers orgarden hosetoclean yourunit.They service as required. maycause damage toelectric components, • Muffler, engine andbeltguards become hotduring spindles, pulleys, bearings o rtheengine. T heuse operation a ndcancause a burn. A llow tocooldown ofwaterwillresult i nshortened lifeandreduce before touching.
- Page 7 SECTION 2: UNPACKING ToRemove UnitFromCrate • Loose parts (may include the operator's guide, steering wheel, optional oil drain sleeve or hose, • Remove all screws from the top of the crate using a battery fluid, chute deflector, optional mulching 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdriver. plug, etc.) are on the seat or in a box wrapped in •...
- Page 8 CHARGE THE BATTERY after the 30 minute standing BatteryIdentification period. Battery P/N 725-1705D--Charge at 2-3 amps for one hour. Battery P/N 725-1707D, 725-0453G and 725-1750--Charge at 6 amps for one hour. NOTE: If you charge the battery at a Iower AMP rate, hydrometer to make sure...
- Page 9 Attaching TheSeat Screws There are two different seat pivot brackets used on this series of lawn tractor, a manual adjustment seat or a quick adjustment seat. See Figure 2 and 3 to identify which seat is on your unit. Follow the instructions which apply to your lawn tractor.
- Page 10 NOTE: Your mowing deck may be equipped with an optional mulching plug• Remove the mulching plug by removing the wing nut on top of the deck• Grasp the Hex Nuts mulching plug and pull out of the deck. Remove the hex head cap screws, cupped washers and hex nuts which are attached to the deck next to the chute opening.
- Page 11 When deckislevel, s ecure endofadjustable l iftlink InstallingTheBattery withflatwasher a ndhairpin clip. (Type"A" Battery) Positive Terminal NOTE: If battery is put into service after date shown on (Inside Rubber Boot) top of battery, charge for minimum of 1 hour at 6-10 amps •...
- Page 12 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR Ammeter (If Equipped) IgnitionSwitch The ignition switch is located on the dashboard. Turn The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or the key to the START position to start the engine. When discharge. The ammeter wilt register on the discharging the engine is running, leave the key in the ON position.
- Page 13 NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to Cutting Controls start the engine. Lift Lever The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck ParkingBrake and to engage and disengage the blades. Pulling it all The speed control lever is used to set the parking the way back and locking it disengages the blades.
- Page 14 NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the GasAndOilFill-up Trouble Shooting Guide. Check the oil level and add if necessary. Service engine with gasoline as instructed in the Operating TheLawnTractor separate engine manual packed with your tractor. • Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent strain Read instructions carefully.
- Page 15 GrassCollector A vailable WARNING: Keep feet and hands away from the discharge opening, the blades or Grass Collector Model OEM-190-063 is available as any part of the deck. When the unit is optional equipment for lawn tractors with 38" and 42" used for anything other than mowing...
- Page 16 Check theadjustment byplacing theliftleverinthe BLADES STOP position. Thedeckshould move upand forward, a llowing thebelttobecome loose. S tart a nd testfordisengagement. Repeat procedure a s necessary. Slot Shift Stabilizer Shaft Disengagement Lever Assembly Loosen Hex Bolt Figure Hairpin Clip [38" Decks I BrakeAdjustment Stabilizer Shaft Disengagement...
- Page 17 _" _ Variable Speed /;orque Bracket ___emb,y Link Stop_od Back Hairpin Clip and Flat Figure 17 • Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then SpeedControl A djustment slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park position). Hold the pedal in this position. NOTE: When operating...
- Page 18 To adjust the toe-in, follow these steps. • Remove the hex nut and lock washer, and drop the end of the tie rod from the axle bracket. See Figure • Loosen the hex jam nut on tie rod. • Adjust the tie rod assembly for correct toe-in. (1/16"...
- Page 19 PivotPoints Linkage Once a season lubricate all the pivot points on the Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a clutch, brake and lift linkage with SAE 30 engine oil. season. Wheels BallJoints The front wheels may be provided with optional grease The ball joints and drag link ends are permanently lubricated.
- Page 20 FuelFilter BatteryCareAndMaintenance (Type"A" Battery) Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or Type "A" batteries are sealed and are maintenance discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter free. through your authorized engine service dealer. BatteryCareAndMaintenance (Type"B"...
- Page 21 NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt keeper could cause sparking, and the gas in pins are assembled in the same locations from which WARNING: Failure to use this procedure either battery could explode. they were removed. See Figure 23. • Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position.
- Page 22 • Disconnect thespring which isattached toa • Push the idler pulley toward the right side of the bracket o nthetransaxle, inside therightrearwheel. unit. Lift the belt over the idler pulley. See Figure Usea spring puller o rothersuitable tool. • Remove the belt from the variable speed pulley. NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt keeper •...
- Page 23 • Place the clutch-brake pedal in park position. • Push forward on the variable speed pulley, lift the tlVa2, b,e belt off the engine pulley, and remove the belt from the pulley. Speed Pulley • Release the clutch-brake pedal. Using the pedal to move the variable speed pulley as necessary, lift the belt up and off the variable speed pulley.
- Page 24 SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Possible Trouble Corrective Action Cause(s) Engine wil] Safety switch There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch pedal switch and not crank button not the deck lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the buttons on each switch.
- Page 25 SECTION 11: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT At the time of manufacture of lawn tractor, the following NOTE: These lawn tractors are not designed optional equipment is available. ground-engaging equipment (tillers, plows, etc.). NOTE: *Available through your local dealer or from Agri-Fab Inc., 303 W. Raymond Street, Sullivan, Illinois 61951.
- Page 28 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...