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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustment • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty J -ro Automatic Lawn Tractor- Model Series 605 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush- coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor, it will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ......Safe Operation Practices ........
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Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
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............ General Operation: 14.Watchfor traffic whenoperatingnearor crossing roadways. T his machineis not intendedfor useon 1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the anypublic roadway. machineand in the manual(s)beforeattemptingto 15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ- assembleand operate.Keepthis manualin a safe enceof alcoholor drugs. placefor future and regularreferenceand for ordering 16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight.
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Do Not: Slope Operation: Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto loss of controland 1. Do notturn on slopesunlessnecessary;then,turn slowlyand graduallydownhill,if possible. tip-overaccidentswhich can resultin severeinjuryor 2. Do not mownear drop-offs,ditchesor embankments. death.All slopesrequireextracaution.If youcannot Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif a wheel is over back up the slopeor if youfeel uneasyon it, do notmow the edgeof a cliff, ditch,or if an edge cavesin.
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Service 10.Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the machinewhilethe engine isrunning. 1. Neverrun an engineindoors or in a poorlyventilated 11.Grasscatchercomponents and the discharge area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an coverare subjectto wearand damagewhich could odorless,and deadlygas. exposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be thrown. 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain Forsafety protection, f requentlycheckcomponents the blade(s)and all movingparts havestopped.
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NOTE:This OperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product specifications for variousmodels.Characteristics and fea- RubberBoot turesdiscussedand/orillustratedin this manualmay not be applicableto all models.MTDLLCreservesthe right to changeproductspecifications, d esignsand equipment withoutnotice and withoutincurringobligation. Attaching the Battery Cables NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos. (+). Tractor Thenegativebatteryterminalis markedNeg. (-). • Thepositivecable(heavy redwire) is securedto the positivebatteryterminal(+)with a hexbolt and hex nut at thefactory.Beforeattachingthe negativecable, removethe batteryby removingthe positivecable...
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Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the ship- ping brace. TractOr • Locatethe shippingbrace,ifpresent,and accompany- ingwarningtag foundon the rightside of the mower, betweenthe dischargechuteand thecuttingdeck. See Figure2.
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Attaching The Seat Seatstyles vary bytractormodeland thereare three differentstyles available: • StandardAdjustment • QuickAdjustment& • KnobAdjustment If the seatfor yourtractordid notcome attached,referto Figure4, Figure5, and Figure6 to identifyyourtractor's seat styleand followthe applicableinstructionsbelowto attachit. NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsare eitherfastened to the tractorseat'spivot bracketwith a plastictie, or mountedbackwardto the pivot bracket.Ineithercase, freethe seat form its shippingpositionand removethe two hex screws(or knobs,on modelsso equipped)from...
NOTE: Referto Mulching on page 19for moredetailed LaWn information. Tractor If you'dpreferto operatethe cuttingdeck withoutmulch- ing, simplyremovethe mulch plugby unthreadingthe plasticwing nutwhich fastensit to the cuttingdeck.This will allowthe clippingsto dischargeout of the discharge openingduringoperation.See Figure7. Figure 7 WARNING ii i _iI_ ii...
Know Your Lawn Tractor NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHTor LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position. f" "_ NOTE:Steeringwheelnot shownfor clarity Figure 8 PTO(Blade Engage)Levert ThrottleLever PTO(Blade Engage)Knobt CruiseControl Button SystemsIndicatorMonitort/Ammeter I IgnitionSwitchModule ChokeKnobt BrakePedal ParkingBrakeButton...
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Throttle Control Lever Thethrottlecontrol lever is locatedon the rightside of Choke Fast __-_). thetractor'sdash panel.This levercontrolsthe speed Position Position of the engineand,on somemodels,when pushedall Fast theway forward,the chokecontrol also.Whenset in a Position givenposition,the throttlewill maintaina uniformengine speed.See Figure9. Operating IMPORTANT: W henoperatingthetractorwith the cutting Your LaWn deck engaged,be certainthat the throttleleveris always in the FAST(rabbit)position.
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"_ Ammeter Theammetermeasuresthe electricaloutput of the engine'schargingsystem.Undernormaloperating conditions,with engineat full throttle,the ammetershould "-\ BATT. indicatepositivecharge. Electric PTO (Blade Engage) Knob (If Equipped) 42.0 Toengagethe powerto the cuttingdeck or other HOURS 1/1 0 \\\ (separatelyavailable)attach- mentson modelsequipped Tractor with an electric PTO,pull PTO / BLADE PARKING ii_i_i i iii_ii iii_iII ii!iii_i_ _III i i_i...
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Parking Brake Button Safety Interlock Switches Toset the parkingbrake,fully This tractorisequippedwith a safetyinterlock s ystem depressthe brakepedal and for the protectionof the operator.Ifthe interlocksystem pushthe parkingbrakebutton in. shouldevermalfunction,do notoperatethe tractor. Contactan authorizedMTDservicedealer. Holdthe button in whiletaking yourfoot off the brakepedal.Both •...
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away from the discharge opening WARNING: Keep hands and feet Stopping the Engine of the cutting deck. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, discon- NOTE:Thedeck wheelsare an anti-scalpfeatureof the nect the spark plug wire(s) and deck and are not designedto supportthe weightof ground against the engine.
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4. Tomovein reverse,placethe shiftleverin the Disengagethecruise controlusingone of the following methods: REVERSEposition,checkthat thearea behindis clearthen slowlydepressthe drivepedal. 1. Depressthe brakepedalto disengagethecruise controland stop the tractor. Driving On Slopes 2. Lightlydepressthe drivepedal. Referto the SLOPEGAUGEon page3 to help deter- Tochangeto the reversedirectionwhenoperatingwith mineslopeswhereyou mayoperatethe tractorsafely.
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Thefollowinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeck with yourtractor: pattern to avoid discharge of ARNING: Plan your mowing materials toward roads, side- i ii iiiii iiii _I walks, bystanders and the like. 0 perat in g Also, avoid discharging material Your LaWn against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
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Front To Rear Thefront of the cuttingdeck issupportedbya stabilizer bar that canadjustedto levelthe deck from frontto rear. Thefront of the deck shouldbe between1/4-inchand 3/8-inch lowerthanthe rear of the deck.Adjustif neces- sary as follows: 1. With the tractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,place the deck liftleverin the top notch(highestposition) and rotatethe blade nearestthe dischargechute so that itis paraIMwith the tractor.
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just the brakes while the engine is ARNING: Never attempt to ad- running. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral posi- tion, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. If the tractordoesnot cometo a completestop whenthe brakepedal iscompletelydepressed,or ifthe tractor's rearwheelscan roll with the parkingbrakeapplied,the brakeis inneed of adjustment,Thebrakedisc can be foundon the rightsideof thetransmissionin the rear of...
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Seat Adjustment Quick Adjust Seat (If so equipped) machine, make sure the seat is WARNING" Before operating this engaged in the seat stop, stand Your LaWn behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop. Toadjustthe positionof the seat on modelsequipped with a seatadjustmentlever,movethe leverto the left and slidethe seat forwardor rearward.Referto the SettingUp YourLawnTractorsection.Makesureseat...
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Deck Wash System ..Yourtractor'sdeck may be equippedwith a waterporton its surfaceas part of itsdeck wash system. Use the DeckWashSystem to rinsegrassclippings fromthe deck'sundersideand preventthe buildupof cor- rosivechemicals.Completethe followingstepsAFTER EACHMOWING: 1. Drivethe tractorto a level,dear spoton yourlawn, nearenoughto a water sillcock(spigot)for your You r Lawn gardenhoseto reach.
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5. Lookingat the cuttingdeck from theleft sideof the Charging tractor,locatethe deck supportpin on the rearleft If the tractorhas not beenput into usefor an extended sideof the deck. See Figure23. periodof time,chargethe batterywith an automotive-type 12-voltchargerfora minimumof one hour at six amps. 6.
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Cutting Blades 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 the cut- ting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.
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Carefullyloosen,butdo not remove,the deck idler pulleys. Removethedeck belt fromaroundall pulleys,including the deck idler pulleysand the electricPTOclutch(units the engine off, remove ignition WARNING" Be sure to shut with electricPTO). • key,disconnect the spark plug Routethe newbelt as shownin Figure26, 27,and 28 i ioto °i°g wire(s) and ground against the and retightenthe deck idlerpulleys.
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Left Hand 42" Deck Engine Pulley Spindle Pulley Right Hand Spindle Pulley Tractor Idler Pulleys Figure 26 46" Deck Belt Cover Idler Pulleys Figure 27 46" Deck Electric PTO Clutch (Electric PTO) idler Pulleys Figure 28...
Cleanand lubricatethe tractoras instructed i n Section Followthe instructions in the Service, Storage & 6: MAiNTAiNiNGYOUR LAWNTRACTORon page 19 Specifications sectionof the EngineOperator/Owner of this manualbeforestoringfor an extendedperiod. Manualfor properenginecare priorto storingyourtractor. WARNING: Never store the an approved containeroutdoors, WARNING" Drain fuel only into achine or fuel container indoors away from an open flame.
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WARNING This symbol points out importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed,could endangerthe personal safety and/or property of yourselfand others. Read and follow all instructionsin this manual beforeat- temptingto operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructionsmay result in personalinjury.When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! Your Responsibility Restrictthe use...
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Pro bl e m Ca use Remedy Enginefails to start I 1 PTOengaged. 1 PlacePTOknob(or lever)in disengaged (OFF)position. 2. Sparkplugw re(s)disconnected. 2. Connectwire(s) to spark plug(s). 3 Fueltank em t or stalefuel 3 F tankwth c ean fresh gaso ne •...
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Problem Cause Remedy Engineoverheats Engine oi! levellow. !i Fi!!Ciankcase with pr0pero!! , 21 Air flow restricted. 2 c eangrass clippingsand debiis fromaroundthe engines €00!ing ..fins and blowerhousing. Enginehesitates at 1. Sparkplug(s)gap tooclose, 1, Removesparkplug(s)and reset high RPM the gap, idles poorl Sparkpug(s)foued fautyorgap 1 Repacesparkpug(s)Setpug(s)
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Model Series 605 Modelsw/Manually ..... Adjusting Seat Modelsw/Quick AdjustSeat...
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Model Series 605 Left HandTransmission Bolt Mounting f,, 4\ /y-_ iMPORTANT Fora proper working machine use FactoryApproved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not \\\\ disen a in com letel.
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iVlodel Series 605 Ref. Part No. Description 656-04015 PulleyAss'y,VariaNeSpeed 683-04129 Bracket,Pulley 710-0627 Screw,5/16-24,.750 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20,.625 718-04012 Cup,Bearing 736-0362 Washer,Fiat 741-0600 Ball Bearing • 90 _ 783-04722 SwitchBracket,ParkingBrake 736-0242 Washer,Bell,.340x.872x.060 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16, GrF 710-0599 Screw,1/4-20x.500 736-0430 FlatWasher,.350x1.59x.062 634-0104 WheelAssyCornp,20 x 8 x 8 734-1730 Tire Only20 x 8 x 8 i Toorderreplacement...
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Kohler Courage Kohler V-Twin (for choke) 'Y PARTS To order replacement parts, call the Custome_ Service Line at 1-800-800-7310, or visit www.yardman.com. Ref. PartNo. Description Ref. PartNo. Description 710-0227 AB Screw#8-18x 0.5 751-3140 Oil DrainValve 710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x 0.5 751-10349 FuelLine Hose 710-0726 AB Screw5/16-12x 0.5 751-0564A MufflerDeflector...
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Model Series 605 (46" Deck - Manual PTO) To Deck ® IMPORTANT Fora proper working machine, use FactoryApproved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disen ain com letel.
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Fief. PartNo. Description Fief. PartNo. Description 17962 Plate,Switch 747-04470 Engagement H andle,Deck 647-04036 LeverAssembly,Engagement 748-0415B Spacer,.385 ID x .635ODx 1.54 714-0145 Click Pin 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18x.750 710-0224 Screw,#10-16,0.500 756-04207 Pulley,Engine,3.39x 6.12 Dia. illustrated 710-0276 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18,1.00 783-04467 StopBracket,Deck-Up Parts List 732-04248 ExtensionSpring,.38OD x 3.9 Lg 783-0744A StopBracket,Engagement 710-04377...
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardandMTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your 2006 lawn mower.In California,new lawnmowermust be designed,builtand equippedto meet the State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc must warrantthe EECSon yourlawn mowerfor the periodof time listedbelow providedthere has beenno abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower. Your EECSmay includeparts such as the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves, canisters,filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components.
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarranty set forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses- exportedoutsideof the UnitedStates,its possessions and sionsand territories. territories,exceptthose soldthroughMTD'sauthorized channelsof exportdistribution. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanship Replacement p artsthat are not genuineMTDparts. for a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon the dateof originalpurchase Transportation chargesand servicecalls.