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MTD Series 660 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Transmatic
Lawn
Tractors
Model Series
660 thru 679
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10115D
ECO No.
(1/2002)

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Engine Information

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Gauge ...................... Assembling your Lawn Tractor ................Know Your Lawn Tractor ................... Operating Your Lawn Tractor ................Making Adjustments ..................Service ....................... Maintaining your Lawn Tractor ................Off-Season Storage ................... Troubleshooting ....................FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new Lawn Tractor.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    23. Muffler a ndengine become hotandcancause a Use stow 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 c arefully b efore driving even though the brakes are functioning properly.

  • Page 5: General Service

    Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

  • Page 6: Your Responsibility

    Replace theblade(s) w iththeoriginal equipment 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge manufacturer's (O.EM.)blade(s) only,listedinthis cover are subject to wear and damage which could manual. "Useofpartswhich donotmeet t he expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. original e quipment specifications mayleadto For safety protection, frequently check components improper performance andcompromise safety!"...
  • Page 7 i"91 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING _ ,t OR A FENCE POST "'''" """,," _'O/,. , "'_,_ON_ " ",_uT"7-_-r_. ._ _ -u LINI _. 15 ° I_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 dding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.

  • Page 8: Section1: Assemblingyourlawn Tractor

    SECTION1: ASSEMBLINGYOURLAWN TRACTOR IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward. Tools Required For Assembly DANGER ( 1) 1/2"...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Seat

    Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the Screws steering wheel and seat it with your hand. Steering Whee_p Hex Lock Cupped Steering Bellow Manual Adjustment Seat Figure 2 Steering Shaft Seat Pivot Figure I Bracket Attaching The Seat There are two different seat pivot brackets used on this series of lawn tractor, a manual adjustment seat or a quick adjustment seat.

  • Page 10: Tire Pressure

    Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet RemovingShipping Brace grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings. WARNING: The shipping brace, used for Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total packaging purposes only, must be removed height of the grass or approximately 1-1/2 inches.

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery

    Remove t hehairpin clipandflatwasher f romthe Lift the seat. bottom oftheadjustable l iftlinkontheleftsideof Remove the plastic cover from the negative thedeck. ( Hairpin clipandflatwasher a reonthe terminal. inside oftheliftlink.) Remove the hex bolt and nut from the negative Pulltheadjustable l iftlinkoutofthedeckhanger (black) cable.
  • Page 12 SpeedControl Lever Light The speed control lever is located either on the console Switch or on the right fender. See Figure 10. The speed control Choke lever allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn tractor. To select the ground speed, depress clutch pedal.

  • Page 13: Section 3: Operating Your Lawntractor

    Before theunitcanbeshifted intoreverse or ifthe Deck Lift Indicator (If Equipped) operator l eaves theseat,theliftlevermustbeinthe If so equipped, the deck lift indicator marks the position BLADES STOP position. being used for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position desired, press the indicator lever outward, move it to Indicator Lights 0f the position immediately below the lift lever and release Equipped)

  • Page 14: Starting The Engine

    Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent strain Starting The Engine on the engine and to operate the cutting blades. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for your protection. The purpose of the REVERSE position.

  • Page 15: Section 4: Makingadjustments

    GrassCollector Available NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure to Grass Collector Model OEM-190-063 is available as use only factory authorized replacement bag. optional equipment for lawn tractors with 38" and 42" decks.

  • Page 16: Brake Adjustment

    Check the adjustment by placing the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. The deck should move up and forward, allowing the belt to become loose. Start and test for disengagement. Repeat procedure as necessary. Stabilizer Shaft Disengagement /.o0 Assembly Loosen Hex Bolt Figure 14...
  • Page 17 _Speed Control Lever Variable Speed ue Bracket Assembly Stop_od Back Hairpin Clip and Flat Wa Figure 16 Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then SpeedControlAdjustment slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park position). Hold the pedal in this position. NOTE: When operating the unit initially...

  • Page 18: Section 5: Service

    In front of the pivot bar, measure the distance Reinsert the adjustment ferrule and temporarily horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the secure it with the cotter pin removed earlier. inside of the right rim. Note the distance. Make certain the steering wheel is in position for Behind the pivot bar, measure the distance straight-ahead...

  • Page 19: Section 6: Maintaining Your Lawntractor

    Wheels The front wheels may be provided with optional grease "_ Steering fittings. The rear wheels must be removed from the axle Gears for lubrication. Lubricate at least once a season with automotive multi-purpose grease. Pivot Points Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a season.
  • Page 20 will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and could break, causing personal injury. The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.

  • Page 21: Battery Failures

    Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. CleanThe Battery Remove the belt keeper pins from the lower frame. Clean the battery by removing it from the unit and See Figure 22. washing with a baking soda and water solution. If Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.
  • Page 22 Swing the bracket toward the right so the belt can NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt keeper be removed from the transmission pulley. See pins are assembled in the same locations from which Figure 25. they were removed. See Figure 22. Replace belt, and reassemble in reverse order.

  • Page 23: Section 7: Off-Season S Torage

    Adjust the speed control as instructed in adjustment section. tlVa !b,e Speed Pulley Figure 27 Reassemble with a new belt, following instructions in reverse order. SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE WARNING: Never store the machine or Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire fuel container indoors where there is an machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.

  • Page 24: Section 8: Trouble Shooting Guide

    SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Possible Trouble Corrective 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 each switch.

  • Page 25: Section 9: Optional Equipment

    SECTION 9: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT At the time of manufacture of lawn tractor, the following NOTE: *Available through your local dealer or from optional equipment is available. Agri.Fab Inc., 303 W. Raymond Street, Sullivan, Illinois 61951. NOTE: These lawn tractors are not designed ground-engaging equipment (tillers, plows, etc.).
  • Page 26 NOTES...
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  • Page 28 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 respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories.

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