MTD 608 Operator's Manual
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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 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.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 770-10130D
(12/2001)
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- Page 1 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 state laws (if any).
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................. Slope Gauge ......................Tractor Set-up ......................Know Your Lawn Tractor ..................Operating You r Lawn Tractor ................... Making Adjustments ....................Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ................Service ........................Off-Season Storage ....................Attachments & Accessories ..................Troubleshooting .......................
- Page 3 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 hotandcancausea Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for burn.Donottouch. wheel weights or counterweights to improve 24. Check overhead c learances carefully before 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 carewhen approaching blind Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and corners, d oorways, shrubs, t reesorother other sources of ignition. objects thatmayblock yourvision ofa child Never fuel machine indoors. whomayrunintothemachine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the f.
- Page 6 8. Never t amper w iththesafetyinterlock s ystem or Forsafety protection, frequently c heck components othersafety devices. Check theirproper o peration andreplace immediately withoriginal equipment regularly. manufacturer's (O.E.M.) partsonly, l istedinthis 9. Afterstriking a foreign object, s toptheengine, manual. "Use ofparts which donotmeet t he disconnect thesparkplug wire(s) a ndground original equipment specifications mayleadto against theengine.
- Page 7 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OFA BUILDING OR A FENCE POST I,LI 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 SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching theBatteryCables Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in 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 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. 1"Style varies by model If so equipped Throttle Control Lever PTO (Power Take-off) Lever:l: PTO (Power Take-off) Knobs Cruise Control Buttons 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 (PowerTake-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.
- Page 12 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 _S_,'_ k r,U 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 the ParkingBrake 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.
- Page 15 Mowing • Always position the throttle control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there while mowing. Failing to keep the engine at full WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or throttle places strain on the tractor's engine and a thrown object injury,...
- Page 16 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 ParkingBrakeAdjustment StandardSeat 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.
- Page 18 • Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of • Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel. ball joint. See Figure 12. • In front of the axle, measure the distance • Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link.
- Page 19 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 theEngineAndDeck...
- 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 blade.
- Page 21 Changing the DeckBelt& PTOBelt • Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the 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 the spark...
- Page 22 Battery Tray Variable-speed Drive belt (Lower) Shift Lever Opening Pu,ey_ ..Rear Idler Pulley Drive belt (Upper) Front Idler Pulley Keeper Pins ,," Engine Pulley IiIi Single-speed Transmission Pulley Transmission Front of Tractor NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Figure 19 Changing theTransmission D riveBelt IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first,...
- Page 23 Lower Drive Belt Double-idler NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires Bracket the removal of several tractor components. Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could successfully complete it. If you don't, see an authorized MTD service dealer to have the belt changed.
- Page 24 • Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the Charging positive terminal to prevent shorting. If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive- IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's amps.
- Page 25 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 SECTION 12: MODELS 607, 608 & 609 PARTS LIST B&S OHVV-Twin (for choke) 171 "_ (deflector must face forward) B&S OHVSingle K0hler _..39...
- Page 27 Models607, 608 & 609 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0227 Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .50 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .50 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 (B&S OHV V-Twin) 710-1314A Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1315 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 712-3017...
- Page 28 Models607 & 608...
- Page 29 Models607 & 608 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 683-0195 731-2247A Hood Plenum Bracket Assembly (8-style) 2 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 (Models with B&S OHV V-Twin) 3 710-0751 Hood Plenum Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 731-2248 4 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 (Models with B&S Opposed Twin) 5 710-1017...
- Page 30 Model609 >...
- Page 31 Model609 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 783-1346 731-1857 Throttle Control Knob Grill Support Bracket (9-style) 710-0599 731-2225C Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 Dash Panel (Models w/Electric PTO) 710-0528 731-2122C Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 Dash Panel (Models w/Manual PTO) 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75...
- 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 1 747-1130B Deck Stabilizer Rod 783-1279 Fender, 4-Styler (Shown) 2 683-0197B Lift Shaft Assembly 783-0839B Fender, 7-Style:l: 3 711-0332 Clevis Pin, .5 x.78 783-1489 Seat Mounting Bracket 4 712-0206 Hex Nut, 1/2-13 710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375 5 712-0431...
- Page 34 Models607, 608 & 609 $2_7...
- Page 35 Models607, 608 & 609 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 2 710-0604A 736-0162 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.0 x .12 Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625 3 783-0726A 736-0187 RH Pivot Support Bracket Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .061" 4 783-0727 736-0316 LH Pivot Support Bracket Flat Washer, .78 x 1.589 x .065...
- 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 21... OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. '.'T 85_. 11., o,,_- 18..
- Page 37 Model607, 608 & 609 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 783-1015 783-0667B Shift Lever Support Transmission Torque Bracket 2 17840 783-0669 Idler Bracket Transaxle Mounting Bracket 3 618-0551 736-0430 Single-speed Transmission Assembly Flat Washer, .350 x 1.59 x .062 4 631-0009A Shifter Knob 647-0031 Brake Control Assembly...
- Page 38 Model607, 608 & 609 21 z...
- Page 39 Model607, 608 & 609 RE£ 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...
- Page 40 Models607, 608 & 609 (w/ ElectricPTO) "8 46-inch 42-inch Deck Deck...
- Page 41 Models607, 608 & 609 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 683-0450 783-0653D Engagement Plate Assembly Steering Support Bracket 2 710-0520 683-0314 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5 Frame Assembly 3 710-0831 717-1708 Electric PTO Clutch Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 5.5 4 710-1238 Hex Head Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .875 754-0497...
- Page 42 Models607, 608 & 609 (w/Manual PTO) , 27 123_ 42-inch 46-inch Deck Deck / 53 5j" 1"Refer to D on page 46. * Refer to Bon page 44.
- Page 43 Models607, 608 & 609 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 647-0064 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 Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062 Carriage Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.00 736-0407 4 710-0520...
- Page 44 Models607, 608 & 609 * Refer to 8 on page 42. 1"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 Lock Washer, 5/8 Spindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia. 736-0158 756-0980 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.0 x .12 Pulley Only 736-0162 3 683-0198D 42-inch Deck Shell 736-0270 Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062...
- Page 46 Models607, 608 & 609 46-inch Deck Brake Assembly 1"Refer to Oon page 42. _ Found on models equipped with a manual PTO only. 18 A single-pulley spindle (618-0240A) is found in this location on models with a manual PTO.
- Page 47 Models607, 608 & 609 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 16606 Retainer Hook 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 17982 Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062 Spindle Reinforcement Plate 736-0270 618-0240A Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia. 738-0347 Shoulder Spacer, .625 x 1.16 Shoulder Screw 756-1187 Pulley Only...
- Page 48 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States, its respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.