MTD 660 Operator's Manual
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O
PERATOR'S
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.
ECO No.
M
ANUAL
Transmatic Lawn
Tractors
Model Series
660 thru 679
FORM NO. 770-10115D.fm
(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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices..............3 Slope Gauge...................... 7 Assembling your Lawn Tractor ................8 Know Your Lawn Tractor ................... 11 Operating Your Lawn Tractor................13 Making Adjustments ..................15 Service....................... 18 Maintaining your Lawn Tractor................19 Off-Season Storage ................... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: 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: Slope Operation
23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a 3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed burn. Do not touch. setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes 24. - Page 5 Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. 4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
- Page 6 Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this cover are subject to wear and damage which could manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. original equipment specifications may lead to For safety protection, frequently check components improper performance and compromise safety!”...
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Page 7: Slope Gauge
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Page 8: Assembling Your Lawn Tractor
SECTION 1: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR After assembly, service engine with IMPORTANT: 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 • Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and seat it with your hand. Screws Steering Wheel Cap Hex Lock Bolt Cupped Washer Seat Pivot Bracket Steering Bellow Manual Adjustment Seat Figure 2 Steering Shaft Figure 1 Seat Pivot Bracket...
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Page 10: Tire Pressure
Removing Shipping Brace • Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet 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: Know Your Lawn Tractor
• Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the • Lift the seat. bottom of the adjustable lift link on the left side of • Remove the plastic cover from the negative the deck. (Hairpin clip and flat washer are on the terminal. -
Page 12: Speed Control Lever
Speed Control 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 Ignition lever allows you to regulate the ground speed of the Switch Control lawn tractor. -
Page 13: Operating Your Lawn Tractor
Deck Lift Indicator (If Equipped) Before the unit can be shifted into reverse or if the operator leaves the seat, the lift lever must be in the If so equipped, the deck lift indicator marks the position BLADES STOP position. being used for the lift lever. -
Page 14: Starting The Engine
Starting The Engine • Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent strain on the engine and to operate the cutting blades. This unit is equipped with a safety • Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or IMPORTANT: interlock system for your protection. -
Page 15: Making Adjustments
Grass Collector 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 Neutral necessary. Slot Shift Stabilizer Shaft Lever Disengagement Assembly... -
Page 17: Wheel Adjustment
Speed Control Lever Speed Ferrule Control Variable Speed Torque Bracket Back of Assembly Slot Hairpin Clip Speed and Flat Washer Control Cotter Pin Speed Link and Flat Washer Control Stop Rod Lever Speed Control Back of Slot Ferrule Hairpin Clip and Flat Washer Brake Ferrule... -
Page 18: 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. •... -
Page 19: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor
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: Fuel Filter
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: Belt Removal And Replacement
Clean The Battery • Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. • 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 •... - Page 22 NOTE: Swing the bracket toward the right so the belt can 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. •...
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Page 23: Off-Season Storage
• Adjust the speed control as instructed in adjustment section. Variable Speed Pulley Pins Figure 27 • Reassemble with a new belt, following instructions in reverse order. SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: • Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire Never store the machine or machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
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 depressed. - Page 25 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 for ground-engaging equipment (tillers, plows, etc.).
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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.