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Troy-Bilt Tuffy J689 Operator's Manual

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TRilY RILT
Operator's Manual
Lawn Tractor Models
J689 -- Tufty®
N689 -- Tufty®
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 44136-0019,
Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00924
(10/9/2003)

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  • Page 1 TRilY RILT Operator's Manual Lawn Tractor Models J689 -- Tufty® N689 -- Tufty® 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Copy the model number here: [O_mn_qm_F" _yg_.-gx'_,_f_ Copy the serial number here: www.troybilt.com _L_L_,_Se_ CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOTreturn theunit to the retailer withoutfirst contactingCustomerSupport. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts.

  • 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 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 c. Before andwhilebacking, lookbehind and When practical, remove gas-powered down forsmall c hildren. equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel d. Never c arry children, e ven withtheblade(s) it on the ground. If this is not possible, then shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously refuel such equipment on a trailer with a injured orinterfere withsafemachine portable container, rather than from a...
  • 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: Tractor Set-Up

    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 packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. Position the shoulder screws (found on the base of NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit...
  • Page 9 While holding the discharge chute with your left Shipping BraceRemoval hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise. engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's parking...

  • Page 10: Controls

    SECTION 4: CONTROLS DDDDD NN_N NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown _r clarity Figure 4 Clutch-brake Pedal Ignition Switch Throttle Control Lever Shift Lever Deck Engagement / Lift Lever Speed Control Lever / Parking Brake ThrottleControl L ever IgnitionSwitch c.o.oi ,1 Position The throttle control lever is The ignition switch is located on...

  • Page 11: Operation

    SpeedControl L ever NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine The speed control lever, will automatically shut of_ located on the right side of the center console, allows IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START WARNING position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine's electric starter. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH After the engine starts, move the throttle control GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: First-time operators should use speed Moving the lever to the right and all the way positions 1 or 2. Become completely familiar with the rearward placing it into the BLADES STOP position tractor's operation and controls before operating the raises and disengages power to the cutting deck.
  • Page 14 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor. adjustments while the engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any except where specified in the operator's Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip manual.
  • Page 15 Remove the hairpin clip which secures the disengagement rod to the stabilizer shaft assembly. from the discharge opening of the cutting WARNING: Keep hands and feet away deck. See Figure 8. NOTE: The deck wheels, on models so equipped, are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
  • Page 16 in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows: Ferrule and Looking at the transmission from the right side of Hairpin Clip the tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc. See Figure 9. Spring Compression Hex Nut Speed Control Rod Figure 10 NOTE:...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Place thesteering w heel i nposition forstraight ahead travel. Infrontofthepivotbar,measure t hedistance horizontally fromtheinsideoftheleftrimtothe inside ofthedghtrim.Notethedistance. FlatWashe+ Behind thepivot b ar,measure t hedistance hodzontalty fromtheinsideoftheleftdmtothe inside ofthedghtrim.Notethedistance. Themeasurement takeninfrontofthepivot b ar should bebetween 1/16" and5/16" lessthanthe Ferr_.._ Tie Rod measurement takenbehind thepivot b ar.Ifit isnot, Right Axle anadjustment is necessary.
  • Page 18 Lubrication ® WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Engine Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Briggs &...

  • Page 19: Service

    SECTION 8: SERVICE ground against engine before WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire performing adjustments, repairs Hook maintenance. Cutting DeckRemoval WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting deck.
  • Page 20 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 18. Retain the hairpin clips. Cutting DeckRemoval on page 19) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.
  • Page 21 Itis important thateachcutting blade edgebeground IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor's dead battery equally tomaintain proper blade balance. A poorly with the battery of a running vehicle. balanced blade wiltcause excessive v ibration andmay Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive cause damage tothetractor a ndresult i npersonal terminal of the good battery, then the other end to injury.
  • Page 22 Deck Belt Using a spring puller (Part No. 732-0571)or other suitable tool, disconnect the spring which is WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove attached to a small hook found on the left, rear ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect portion of the transmission.

  • Page 23: Off-Season Storage

    NOTE: A spacer is located beneath the transmission pulley. Be careful not to lose the spacer and be certain NOT reinstall the spacer upside down. Remove the lower drive belt from around the lower portion of the variable speed pulley and feed it toward the shift cover panel opening.

  • Page 24: Attachments & Accessories

    SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Model 689. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized Service Dealer or phone 1(800) 520-5520 for information regarding price and availability. Lawn tractor model 689 are NOT designed for use with any type of ground- engaging attachments (e.g.

  • Page 25: Parts List

    SECTION 12: MODEL 689 PARTS LIST REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0148 751B213146 Screw, #8-32 x .375 Casing Clamp 710-0599 751-0619A Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 Exhaust Pipe 710-0726 751-0535 Fuel Line Hose Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-12 x.75 710-1237 751-0564A Muffler Deflector Screw, #10-32 x .625 710-1314A...
  • Page 26 Model689...
  • Page 27 Model689 PART DESCRIPTION 629-0469B Headlamp Harness Assembly 683-0195 Bracket Assembly 710-0528 Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.50 710-0895 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0924 Machine Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 710-1017 Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 712-3010 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 725-0157 Cable Tie, 7.4"...
  • Page 28 Model689...
  • Page 29 Models 698 PART DESCRIPTION 17198A Retainer Gear Segment Plate 719-0399B Cast Iron Pivot Bar, .625 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 710-0643 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.0 710-0726 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-12 x .75 710-0805 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.5 710-1309 Machine Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 712-0240...
  • Page 30 Model689 ,,f.1 * Attach the short end of spring to the notch in the rear of Ref. No. 2, Attach the long end to Ref, No. 1.
  • Page 31 Model689 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 17239C Seat Lift Bracket 17950A RH Pivot Support Bracket, Seat 17951A LH Pivot Support Bracket, Seat 710-0227 Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .50 710-0726 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-12 x .75 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 725-1303 Outer Seat Spring Switch 725-1439 Inner Seat Spring Switch 726-0278...
  • Page 32 Model689 It" °1 I."I_; " < * Attach the ends of springs (Ref. 58 & Ref,59) t Refer to Et on Page 38 to the notch openings in the rear of Ref, 25.
  • Page 33 Model689 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17668A Flat Washer, .385 x .87 x .060 RH Axle Support Bracket 736-0267 17669A Shoulder Bolt, .625 x .217 LH Axle Support Bracket 738-0322 17962 Switch Plate 747-04018A Deck Hanger Link 683-04025 Lift Handle Assembly 747-04040A Deck Disengagement 683-04049...
  • Page 34 Model689...
  • Page 35 Model689 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 618-04034 Transmission, Single-speed 656-0059A Variable-speed Pulley, 4.75 683-04055 Torque Bracket 683-04056 Variable-speed Bracket 683-04057 Variable-speed Bracket 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 710-0606 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5 710-0627 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-24 x .75 710-1260A Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 710-3015...
  • Page 36 Model689 .¢...
  • Page 37 Model689 PART DESCRIPTION 732-0614 Ring, Wire 716-0231 Ring, E Type, .750 736-0336 Fiat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .030* 736-0337 Fiat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .040* 736-0349 Fiat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .020* 736-0335 Washer, Thrust .635 x 1.26 x .06 710-1325 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.625 719-04017...
  • Page 38 Model689 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. t Refer to Ef on Page 32 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 39 HEADLIGHTS HEADLIGHTS SEAT SWITCH EL/BL DRG/WHT PTO SWITCH RED/WHT ALTERNATOR CARB. SOLE RED/BL REGULATOR _GNETO SOLENO[E STARTER FUSE AkAD SW I TCH OFF: RUN: START: G+M+R B+L+R B+L+S SWITCH 1396...
  • Page 40 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-866-840-6483 or 1- you and your property and/or to others and their property 330-558-7220, or log on to our Web site at www.troybilt.com. arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product. This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the...

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