MTD 660 Series Operator's Manual
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YARD MACHINES
OP
R'S MANUAL
Model Series
660 thru 679
TRANSMATIC
LAWN TRACTORS
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used an 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, Federat laws apply on federa{ 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. 770-10115
(9/98)
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- Page 1 YARD MACHINES R'S MANUAL Model Series 660 thru 679 TRANSMATIC LAWN TRACTORS IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used an or near any unimproved forest-...
- Page 2 SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your lawn tractor, Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your lawn tractor for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator's Manual.
- Page 3 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE II <1 |<I A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST """ - '.._OLo O"3 15°...
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Page 4: Safe Operation
SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
3. CHILDREN • Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10'L Do not attempt to Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e_g., pasture) presence of children. -
Page 6: Your Responsibility
• Checkthe bladeand engine mounting b oltsat Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during frequentintervals for propertightness. A lso, operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool visually inspect blade fordamage ( e.g., down before touching. e xcessive wear. - Page 7 SECTION 4: UNPACKING TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE Loose parts (may include the owner's guide, steering wheel, optional oil drain sleeve or hose, Remove all screws from the top of the crate battery fluid, chute deflector, optional mulching using a 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade plug, etc.) are on the seat or in a box wrapped in screwdriver.
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Page 8: Battery Identification
CHAR after minute BATTERY IDENTIFICATION standing period. Battery P!N 725-1705D--Charge 2-3 amps for one hour. Battery PiN 725-1707D, 725- 0453G and 725-1750--Charge at 6 amps for one hour. NOTE: If you charge the battery at a lower AMP rate, use a hydrometer to make sure the battery is completely charged. -
Page 9: Quick Adjustment
ATTACHING THE SEAT There are two different seat pivot brackets used on Screws this series of lawn tractor, a manual adjustment seat or a quick adjustment seat. See Figure 4 and 5 to i ,, identify which seat is on your unit. -
Page 10: Installing The Mulching Plug
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. Hex Nuts Grasp the mulching plug and pull out of the deck. Remove hex head cap screws, cupped washers and hex nuts which are attached to the... -
Page 11: Installing The Battery
Insert the end of the adjustable lift link into the hole in the deck hanger channel. Recheck the adjustment. Readjust if necessary. When deck is level, secure end of adjustable lift link with flat washer and hairpin clip. Positive Terminal (Inside Rubber Boot) INSTALLING THE BATTERY... - Page 12 AMMETER (Optional) SECTION 6: CONTROLS The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg- IGNITION SWITCH ing side with starting the engine. It should register on the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run- The ignition switch is located on the dashboard.
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Page 13: Operation
PARKING BRAKE SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT Select the position for the lift lever which gives The speed control lever is used to set the parking the desired cutting height. Move the deck lift brake. To set the parking brake, depress the clutch- indicator (if so equipped) so that the lift lever can brake pedal. -
Page 14: Gas And Oil Fill-Up
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop engine. Remove wire from spark plug, Check the oil level and add if necessary. Service thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, the engine with gasoline as instructed in the repair the damage before restarting and operating... - Page 15 1. PlaceshiftleverinNEUTRAL. QUICK ADJUSTMENT SEAT 2. Restart e ngine. To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat 3. Placespeed control l everin highspeedposition. adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left and slide the seat forward or backwards. See Figure 4.
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Page 16: Brake Adjustment
Withthe engine off, placethe liftleverin the highest cuttingposition (firstposition). R emove t he cotterpin andflatwasher w hichsecure thedisengagement rod to the stabilizershaft assembly.See Figure16. Shorten the rod by threading it in untiltheferruleis Neutral against t he backofthe slotin theliftshaftassembly, Slot andthe rod linesup withthe hole in the stabilizer shaft,Formorebelttensionthe disengagement rod Shift... -
Page 17: Speed Control Adjustment
Control Lever Speed Ferrule Control Variable Speed Torque Bracket Assembly Back of Hairpi _': : 2 ..Clip and ..• Flat Washer Speed Control Speed Link Back of Slot Hairpin Clip and -;-. Flat Washer ,,, -_ Brake Figure 19 SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT... - Page 18 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (Units with Adjustable Tie Rod) WARNING: If any adjustments The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the made to the engine while the engine is & camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no running (e.g.
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Page 19: Maintenance
WHEELS The front wheels may be provided with optional grease fittings. The rear wheels must be removed from the axle for lubrication. Lubricate at least once a season with automotive multi-purpose grease. Sump PIVOT POINTS Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a season. - Page 20 CUTTING BLADES NOTE: After operating the lawn tractor for a long period of time, check the fluid level in the battery as A. REMOVAL REPLACEMENT it can overheat and lose fluid. SHARPENING CHARGING THE BATTERY WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and (ALL BATTERIES) ground the spark plug wire(s) and remove The engine is equipped...
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Page 21: Belt Removal
TIRES Recommended operating tire pressure Belt Keeper Pins approximately 10 p.s.i. Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires. When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is clean and free of rust. - Page 22 4. Removethe belt keeperpins from the lower Remove the belt from the variable speed pulley. frame,SeeFigure 24. Remove the two bolts which hold the shift lever bracket to the frame on the left side of the unit. 5. Unhook thedeckbeltfromtheengine pulley. Swing the bracket toward the right so the belt 6.
- Page 23 Push forward on the variable speed pulley, lift SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON the belt off the engine pulley, and remove the belt from the pulley. STORAGE Release the clutch-brake pedal Using the pedal If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer to move the variable speed pulley as necessary, than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.
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Page 24: Shooting Guide
SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Possible Trouble ICorrective Action Cause(s) Engine will 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 depressed. - Page 25 SECTION 13: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT At the time of manufacture of lawn tractor, the following optional equipment is available. NOTE: These lawn tractors are not designed for ground-engaging equipment (tillers, plows, etc.), *Available through your local dealer or from AgrFFab Inc., 303 W. Raymond Street, Sullivan, Illinois 61951. 140 Two Stage Snow Thrower 190-621-000 142"...
- Page 26 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YARD MACHINES For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase Units exported out of the United States: PRODUCTS INC does not extend any warranty within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS...