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OPERATOR
S MANUAL
Printed In USA
769-05769
12.18.09

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  • Page 1 ’ OPERATOR S MANUAL Printed In USA 769-05769 12.18.09...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation.
  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Never carry passengers. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden backing to avoid a back-over accident.
  • Page 5 Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the When practical, remove gas-powered equipment area. from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Before and while backing, look behind and down for a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a small children.
  • Page 6 Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, Do not modify engine and use extra caution when servicing them. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the way.
  • Page 7 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER—...
  • Page 8 2 — I ECTION MPORTANT PERATION RACTICES...
  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Tractor Set-Up Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor’s engine is Moving the Tractor Manually off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief key before removing the shipping brace. valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually.
  • Page 10 Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Figure 3-5.
  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Controls and Features e Pe e Pe erse Pe Brake Pedal described on the following pages. The brake pedal is located on the left Read and follow all safety rules and front side of the tractor along the instructions in this manual, including the entire running board.
  • Page 13 Deck Lift Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/ Hour Meter LCD Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change When the ignition key is rotated out of the height of the cutting deck. To the STOP position but not into the START HOURS 1/10 use, move the lever to the left, then position, the systems indicator monitor...
  • Page 14 Fuel Level Indicator Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the tank. to engage the parking brake and the cruise control. Refer to PTO/Blade Engage Handle (If Equipped) the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake.
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
  • Page 16 Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Use extreme caution while operating look down and behind before and while backing. Do until the desired speed is achieved.
  • Page 17 Cruise Control Driving On Slopes while traveling in reverse. where you may operate the tractor safely. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 To set the cruise control: feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.
  • Page 18 Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. Models with Manual PTO : Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position.
  • Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals...
  • Page 20 Hydrostatic Transmission valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed. Battery be checked and fluid can not be added. free of corrosive build-up.
  • Page 21 Lubrication surface. See Fig. 6-2. Turn the water on. brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. position. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
  • Page 22 Deck Spindle Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. Grease fittings on deck spindles are optional. If your unit is Locate the nut (s) on the front side of the stabilizer bracket. See equipped with grease fittings as shown in Fig. 6-4, lubricate with Fig.
  • Page 23 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
  • Page 24: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Remove the hex screws. remove. NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily 3⁄8”...
  • Page 25 Changing the Deck Belt deck engage cable from the rear of the cutting deck by removing the bow-tie cotter clip that secures it. Remove The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.
  • Page 26 To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the Cutting Blades Shut the engine off and remove Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for using heavy gloves when grasping the blade struck a foreign object.
  • Page 27: Dealer

    Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of Use a torque wrench to tighten the this manual). cables, in reverse order of connection. Charging while charging. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.
  • Page 29: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your lawn tractor. See your authorized dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: Your lawn tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or moldboard plow).
  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 754-04219 Drive Belt (Mower Deck) (46”) 754-04060B Drive Belt (Mower Deck) (42”) 742-04290 2-in-1 Deck Blade (46”) 742-04308 2-in-1 Deck Blade (42”) 618-04636A Deck Spindle (46”) 618-04822A Deck Spindle (42”) 734-04155 Deck Wheel (Front) 734-0973 Deck Wheel (Rear) (optional)
  • Page 31 Component Part Number and Description (Single Cylinder Engines) (Twin Cylinder Engines) NOTE: number ready. These can be found on the model plate located under the seat. Refer to page 2 for more information regarding locating your model and serial numbers. 9 —...
  • Page 32: Emission Control Warranty Statement

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
  • Page 33 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
  • Page 34: Warranty

    THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

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