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Bolens TRANSMATIC LAWN TRACTOR 660 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Transmatic
Lawn Tractor
Models 660 - 688
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unt is equ pped 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 eng ne's exhaust system is equipped wth a spark attester meet ng applicable
Icoal or
state laws (if any). ff a spark attester
is used, it should be mainta ned in effective working order by the ope_4tor. In the State of California
the above is required by law (Sect on 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on fedeFel lands. A spark attester for the muffler Js available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the
serv ce department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT
LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00565A
(1/2003)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY Warning: This unt is equ pped 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 eng ne's exhaust system is equipped wth a spark attester meet ng applicable state laws (if any).

  • Page 2: Findingmodel Number

    P. O. BOX H61181 TRO¥-BI CLEVELAN[_, OH 4413fi www.bolens.com 33[1-558-7220 • 866-840_6483 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safely and/or properly of yourself and others. Read and follow alt instructions in this manuat 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 h otandcancause burn. Do not touch. 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury.

  • Page 5: General Service

    Before and while backing, look behind and down for smalt children. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be sedousty injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine.

  • Page 6: Your Responsibility

    Replace t heblade(s) withtheoriginal e quipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only,listed inthis manual. "Use ofparts whichdonotmeetthe original e quipment specifications mayleadto improper performance andcompromise safety! ° 6. Mower b lades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
  • Page 7 1,91 1.1,1 &i 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 riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. 1.1.1 Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

  • Page 8: Section 3: Tractor Set-Up

    SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oit level before starting the engine and operating. Refer to the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner eng ne s Owner s Manua ) packed w th your tractor. Read nstruct ons carefu y. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward.

  • Page 9: Attaching Theseat

    Attaching TheSeat Seat styles vary by tractor mode! and there are three different styles available: • Standard Adjustment Quick Adjustment & • • Knob Adjustment Refer to Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5 to identify which your tractor's seat style and follow appIicabIe instructions below.

  • Page 10: Gasandoilfill-Up

    GasandOilFill-up The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill. handling gasoline. Gasoline WARNING: extreme flammable and the vapors Never fuel machine indoors or while engine cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

  • Page 11: Section 4: Know Your Lawntractor

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR Clutch-brake Pedal Choke Control1- Throttle Control Lever Deck Engagement / Lift Lever Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the right side of the tractor's dash .To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.

  • Page 12: Choke Control

    ChokeControl On some models, moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine's choke control. On all other models, the choke control can be found on the left side of the dash panel and is activated by pulling the knob outward.

  • Page 13: Safety Interlock System

    SECTION 5: OPERATING T HELAWNTRACTOR WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE {T COULD SLIP OR • {F MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
  • Page 14 Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. ° For best results and to insure more even grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
  • Page 15 For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.

  • Page 16: Section 6: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS adjustments while the engine WARNING: Never attempt to make any except where specified manual. wire(s) and ground against the engine before WARNING: Disconnect performing adjustments, maintenance. Standard Adjustment Seat To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two hex screws on the bottom of the seat.

  • Page 17: Deckengagement Adjustment

    ° Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first measurement taken should be between 1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measu rement. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step.

  • Page 18: Parking Brake Adjustment

    Remove the hairpin clip which secures the disengagement rod to the stabilizer shaft assembly. See Figure 16. • "_JIl_l / /""_///// Disengagement Rod Figure 16 Pult the rod toward the rear of the tractor (to take up slack), then thread the rod inward or outward (usually only one or two turns) untit the rod lines up as precisely as possible with the hole in the stabilizer shall.

  • Page 19: Steering Adjustment

    ° Remove t heshiftcoverpanel a ndlocate thespeed control rod.SeeFigure 18. NOTE: There is a small yellow wire connected to a spring switch on the underside of the shift cover panel. Be careful not to damage it when removing the panel. Ferrule and Hairpin Clip Speed Control Rod...

  • Page 20: Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawntractor

    Two turns at a time, thread the adjustment ferrule toward the right, front tire to lengthen the tie rod. Or, thread the adjustment ferrule away from the right, front tire to shorten the tie rod. NOTE: Lengthening the tie rod increases the tractor's front tie toeqn.
  • Page 21 Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 22. Drain Port Figure 22 Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 22. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port.

  • Page 22: Cutting Deckremoval

    SECTION 8: SERVICE ground against WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire performing adjustments, maintenance. Cutting DeckRemoval WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting deck.

  • Page 23: Cutting Blades

    Remove the hairpin clips which secure the rear deck hangers to the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 27. Retain the hairpin clips. Rear Deck Hangers Stabilizer Bracket Figure 27 Carefully lower the rear portion of the deck to the ground. NOTE: For normal service and maintenance, deck stabilizer bracket...

  • Page 24: Belt Replacement

    Itis important thateachcutting blade edgebeground equally tomaintain proper blade balance. A poorly balanced b lade willcause excessive v ibration andmay cause damage tothetractor a ndresult i npersonal injury. Theblade canbetested bybalancing i t on shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
  • Page 25 Deck Belt (38- and 42-inch Decks) WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting deck. safety goggles to protect your eyes while WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or removing the cutting deck.
  • Page 26 Orive Belts {Upperand Lower) NOTE: The engine pulley must be removed from the engine's crankshaft in order to change drive belts. Doing so requires an air/impact wrench. It is recommended that both belts be changed at the same time. Place the deck engagement/lift engaged (all the way forward) position.

  • Page 27: Section 9: Off-Season S Torage

    SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. WARNING: Use a fuel stabilizer additive or drain the fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame.

  • Page 28: Section 11: Trouble Shooting Guide

    SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Possible Trouble Corrective 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 engagement/lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the buttons on each switch.
  • Page 29 NOTES...
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  • Page 32 MANUFACTURER'S The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bill LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of odginal 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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