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MTD 808K Series Operator's Manual

MTD 808K Series Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov-
ered, 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.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Pedal Drive
Garden Tractor
Model Series
808H & 808K
FORM NO.
769-00595A.fm
(11/2003)

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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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Finding Model Number

    This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 330-220-4683 www.mtdproducts.com...

  • Page 3: Section 1: 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

    through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of Do not mow on wet grass. It may cause sliding. dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a may cause the operator to lose control of the machine potential fire hazard.

  • Page 5: Your Responsibility

    extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be your skin and change clothes immediately.

  • Page 6: Section 2: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE...

  • Page 7: Section 3: Setting Up The Tractor

    SECTION 3: SETTING UP THE TRACTOR Before Assembly NOTE: There are two different styles of steering wheel cap. See Figure 2. Styles vary by model. • This manual covers specifications of several 2. Models with steering bellow only: Remove the models.

  • Page 8: Gas And Oil Fill-Up

    equipped) from the bottom of seat before proceeding 1. Line up the plastic seat spacers with the slots in with applicable instructions below. seat pivot bracket. 2. Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the Standard Adjustment Seat seat stop. See Figure 4. 1.

  • Page 9: Shipping Brace Removal

    Shipping Brace Removal • While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right (H deck models only) hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise. The shipping brace, used for packaging IMPORTANT: purposes only, must be removed and discarded before WARNING:...
  • Page 10 NOTE: The stabilizer rod may be secured to the tractor guards) and both idler pulleys as illustrated in frame with a plastic cable tie for shipping reasons. If so, Figure 8 before proceeding. carefully cut the cable tie before mounting the front of •...

  • Page 11: Section 4: Know Your Garden Tractor

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR Models with PTO lever NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 10 PTO (Power Take-off) Knob/Lever Ignition Switch Choke Control Brake Pedal Parking Brake Button Drive Pedal Shift Lever Cruise Control Button Cup Holder (if equipped) Seat Adjustment Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter M Deck Lift Lever...
  • Page 12 Throttle Control Lever Drive Pedal The throttle control lever is The drive pedal is located below Choke* located on the right side of the the brake pedal on the right front tractor’s dash panel. This lever side of the tractor along the Fast controls the speed of the engine running board.
  • Page 13 Seat Adjustment Lever monitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of your dash panel and compare it to Figure 11. To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position.

  • Page 14: Section 5: Operating Your Garden Tractor

    SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from WARNING the discharge opening of the cutting deck. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the •...

  • Page 15: Driving The Tractor

    Driving The Tractor • Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the engine running) or the Off position (to shut the Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and engine off). IMPORTANT: sudden stops. NOTE: Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running.

  • Page 16: Using The Deck Lift Lever

    Changing to Reverse when Cruise Control is Engaged Mowing • Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise • Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. mulch kit or grass collector is installed. •...

  • Page 17: Section 6: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Knob Adjustment Seat (if so equipped) Never attempt to make any WARNING: 1. Flip the seat up as shown in Figure 5. adjustments while the engine is running, 2. Loosen the two seat adjustment knobs located except where specified in the manual.

  • Page 18: Leveling The Deck

    • The measurement taken in front of the axle should measurements taken should be equal. If they’re be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the not, proceed to the next step. measurement taken behind the axle. Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments.

  • Page 19: Section 7: Maintaining Your Garden Tractor

    SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR Air Cleaner WARNING: Before performing any • Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, move cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the shift lever into neutral position, set parking engine manual.

  • Page 20: Section 8: Service

    SECTION 8: SERVICE Cutting Deck Removal • Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided. To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: • Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side. •...
  • Page 21 To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor, • Model 808K only: Remove the PTO belt from the proceed as follows: electric PTO clutch and from around the PTO idler pulley, if present. • Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the •...
  • Page 22 Drive Belt (Lower) Variable-speed Rear Idler Pulley Pulley Drive Belt (Upper) Front Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Transmission Idler Pulley Transmission Pulley Front of Tractor Figure 21 NOTE: Slowly rotate the pulley counter-clockwise to roll • Remove rear idler pulley from the double- idler the belt off it.

  • Page 23: Cutting Blades

    Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to Double-idler Bracket mow unevenly. Hole Cutting Blades Idler Adjuster Rod Be sure to shut the engine off, WARNING: remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or Front of Tractor...
  • Page 24 • Grind each cutting blade edge equally to maintain • Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean proper blade balance. and free of corrosive build-up. • After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a WARNING: A poorly balanced blade will light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both cause excessive vibration, may damage the terminals.

  • Page 25: Section 9: Off-Season Storage

    5. Start the stalled tractor and leave it running to 8. Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable from the charge the battery. positive (+) post of the good battery. 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the 9. Disconnect the other end of the positive (+) jumper tractor.

  • Page 26: Section 11: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO knob/lever engaged. Place PTO knob/lever in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug. Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position.

  • Page 27: Section 12: Parts List For Models 808H & 808K

    SECTION 12: PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 808H & 808K (for choke) REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0227 Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0726 AB Screw, 5/16-12 x .75 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 710-1314A Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1315 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 712-3017...
  • Page 28 Models 808H & 808K 70 67...
  • Page 29 Models 808H & 808K Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 683-0195 Bracket Assembly 725-1752 Electric PTO Switch (if equipped) 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 712-3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 736-3078 Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063 710-0924...
  • Page 30 Models 808H & 808K...
  • Page 31 Models 808H & 808K REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 747-1130B Deck Stabilizer Rod (Model 808H) 731-1993 Cover w/ Cup Holder 747-1324 Deck Stabilizer Rod (Model 808K) 736-3078 Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063 683-0197B Lift Shaft Assembly (Model 808H) 783-0677 Lift Adjustment Bracket 683-0462...
  • Page 32 Models 808H & 808K...
  • Page 33 Models 808H & 808K REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-1260A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625 783-0726B RH Pivot Support Bracket 783-0727A LH Pivot Support Bracket 783-0728 Pivot Bar Bracket 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5) 711-1408 RH Drag Link 711-1409A...
  • Page 34 Models 808H & 808K 63 64 51 52 * Refer to pages 36 and 37 for break-down of this assembly.
  • Page 35 Models 808H & 808K REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 618-0376A Transmission Assembly: Two Speed 43. 712-3027 Flanged Lock Nut 618-04148 Variable Speed Pulley Assembly 44. 718-04012 Cup: Bearing 647-04023 Shift Rod Assembly 45. 736-0362 Flat Washer 710-0176 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.75 46.
  • Page 36 Models 808H & 808K...
  • Page 37 Models 808H & 808K REF. PART DESCRIPTION 618-0225 Reverse Collar Assembly 618-0226 Hi-Lo Collar Assembly 618-0227A Shift Fork Assembly 710-0642 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 718-04053 Shft. Cover 736-0227 Flat Washer 710-3119 Lock bolt 3/8-16 x 0.75 741-0681 Ball Bearing 618-0365 Wheel Hub Assembly 618-0368...
  • Page 38 Model 808H Ground Wire (For reference only)
  • Page 39 Model 808H REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 783-0653E Steering Support Bracket 36. 736-0407 Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062 647-0064 PTO Lever Engagement Assembly 37. 738-1132 Shoulder Screw 683-04060 Engagement Plate Assembly 38. 754-0228 PTO Belt 710-1002 Hex Bolt 7/16-20 x 2.0 40.
  • Page 40 Model 808K (For reference only) Ground Wire IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely...
  • Page 41 Model 808K REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 736-0222 Lock Washer, 1/4 783-0653E Steering Support Bracket 783-1033A Hitch Plate 754-0476 PTO Belt 748-0415B Spacer, 3/8 x 1.54 717-1774 Elec. PTO Clutch (Mod. Z809K) 756-0627B Idler Pulley, 3.5 783-1487 PTO Clutch Anti-rot. Brakt. 783-0349 Battery Tray 710-0859...
  • Page 42 Model 808H 30 38...
  • Page 43 Model 808H REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17116 Deck Brake Assembly 39. 736-0270 Bell Washer 17258D Belt Cover 40. 736-0418A Flat Washer 17982 Spindle Plate 41. 736-0760 Lock Washer 618-0430A Spindle Assembly: Pulley w/ftg. 43. 738-0347 Shoulder Spacer 618-0595 Spindle Assembly: Double Pulley 44.
  • Page 44 Model 808K...
  • Page 45 Model 808K REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12650 Bracket, Adjustment, Height 43. 731-0335 Roller, Deck 16606 Bracket, Hook, Retainer 44. 731-3005 Front Roller 618-0671 Spindle Assembly, Pulley, 5.39 Dia x .5625 45. 731-3131A Deflector, Chute 683-0254 Bracket Assembly, Deck, Hanger LH 46.

  • Page 46: Your Notes

    YOUR NOTES Comments Date...
  • Page 47 YOUR NOTES Comments Date...
  • Page 48 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.

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