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- Page 1 PERATOR’S ANUAL AutoDrive Lawn Tractor ™ Models 0606G 6606G 6606H IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 772C0642A PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. (02/03)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
XXXXXXXXXXX XXX-XXXXXX This is where your serial number will be. Copy the model number here: COLUMBIA CANADA Copy the serial number here: KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 SECTION 3: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT • LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER — Record this information in the space provided. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 4: 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 YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. - Page 4 Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the caution when changing direction on slopes. machine. Children 14 years old and over should read Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects.
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Page 5: Safety Lables Found On Your Unit
GENERAL SERVICE: Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and devices. -
Page 6: Slope Gauge
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Page 7: Attachments & Accessories
SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION OEM-190-601 FastAttach Twin Bagger Grass Collector (For 42-inch Decks Only) ™ OEM-190-602 FastAttach Twin Bagger Grass Collector (For 46-inch Decks Only) ™ OEM-190-112 Mulch Kit (For 42-inch Decks Only) OEM-190-118 Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only) OEM-190-603 FastAttach Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor) - Page 8 WARNING: • Locate the shipping brace and accompanying Remove the key from the warning tag found on the right side of the tractor when the tractor is not in use to mower, between the discharge chute and the prevent accidental starting. cutting deck.
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Page 9: Controls
SECTION 7: CONTROLS NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. NOTE: Style varies by model. Figure 5 PTO (Power Take-Off) Knob* Parking Brake Button PTO (Power Take-Off) Lever* Cruise Control Button Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter Ignition Switch Choke Control (if so equipped) Brake Pedal Shift Lever AutoDrive... - Page 10 INDICATOR MONITOR / HOUR METER PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel. See Figure 6. Battery The PTO lever is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel.
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Page 11: Lift Lever
LIFT LEVER CUP HOLDER The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat, just to the rear of the shift lever. SHIFT LEVER The shift lever is located on the left side of the The lift lever is used to change the operating position fender three... -
Page 12: Operation
SECTION 8: OPERATION SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the WARNING interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized service AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH dealer in your area. - Page 13 NOTE: • To move forward, place the shift lever in the Do NOT hold the key in the START position FORWARD position, then slowly depress the for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may AutoDrive pedal until the desired speed is cause damage to your engine’s starter.
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Page 14: Operating The Headlights
Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must • Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope position for the most efficient use of the greatly increases the chance of a roll over. cutting deck and other attachments. - Page 15 WARNING: To avoid possible injury, do Carriage Screw not allow anyone in the area of the tractor while mowing. Even if the area to be mowed has been cleared of foreign objects, small objects may be picked up and discharged by the mower. WARNING: Never direct the discharge of material toward bystanders or allow...
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Page 16: Adjustments
SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS LEVELING THE DECK • With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lift lever in the top notch WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp. (highest position) and rotate the blade nearest Always protect hands by wearing heavy the discharge chute so that it is parallel with leather work gloves to grasp blades. -
Page 17: Carburetor Adjustment
• Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn Zerk Fitting Hex Nut and the adjustment gear (found immediately Pivot Bar (if so equipped) Lock Washer behind the hex cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or counterclockwise/down. • The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip measurements taken earlier are Axle equal. -
Page 18: Maintenance
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Hex Nut If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor. - Page 19 CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK • While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, re-start the engine and place the • Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position. machine. •...
- Page 20 Blade Separation Support Pin Worn Blade Edge Wind Wing Figure 15 Sharpen Edge Evenly Tires Figure 16 WARNING: Never exceed the maximum Hex Flange Nut Wood Block inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and approximately 14 psi for the front tires.
- Page 21 IMPORTANT: Changing the Deck Belt & PTO Belt When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing off, remove ignition key, disconnect the the ground when the mower is in the operating spark plug wire(s) and ground against the...
- Page 22 46-inch Decks PTO Idler Bracket Electric PTO Clutch (mounted on tractor) w/ Electric PTO Deck Idler Pulley Deck Belt (Bottom) PTO Belt (Top)* Right Hand Double Pulley (beneath belt guard) Left Hand *Refer to the Double Pulley Center Pulley diagram on page 42 for Self-Tapping Screws NOTE:...
- Page 23 Battery Tray Variable-speed Drive belt (Lower) Shift Lever Opening Pulley Rear Idler Pulley Drive belt (Upper) Belt Keeper Electric PTO Clutch Front Idler Pulley (if so equipped) Idler Bracket Belt Keeper to AutoDrive pedal ™ Double-Idler Bracket Engine Pulley (Upper Portion) Transmission Idler Pulley Single-speed Transmission Pulley...
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Page 24: Lubrication
• Remove the AutoDrive pedal return spring. • Always keep the battery cables and terminals ™ clean and free of corrosive build-up. • Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin from the speed control assembly. See Figure • After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to the Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to terminals and over the positive terminal boot. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Possible Trouble Corrective Action Cause(s) Engine will Safety switch There is one safety switch in the starting circuit of your unit: the brake pedal switch. not crank button not Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the button on this switch. The Operator depressed. -
Page 26: Parts List
THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser.
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