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O
M
PERATOR'S
ANUAL
AutoDrive
Lawn Tractor
™
Models 247.274020
(13AX604G402)
247.274320
(13AU604H402)
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.
FORM NO. 770-10236
(1/99)
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- Page 1 PERATOR’S ANUAL AutoDrive Lawn Tractor ™ Models 247.274020 (13AX604G402) 247.274320 (13AU604H402) 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER ............2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT. -
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 • Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine. • Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves.
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Page 5: Safety Lables Found On Your Unit
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed in this manual. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. -
Page 6: Slope Gauge
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. 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. -
Page 7: Attachments & Accessories
SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES MODEL NUMBER OEM-190-601 FastAttach OEM-190-602 FastAttach OEM-190-112 Mulch Kit (For 42-inch Decks Only) OEM-190-118 Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only) OEM-190-603 FastAttach OEM-190-604 TracPac Storage Container (mounts on rear of tractor) ™ OEM-190-822 FastAttach OEM-190-823 42-inch Two-stage Snowthrower SECTION 6: TRACTOR SET-UP ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES... -
Page 8: Controls
SECTION 7: CONTROLS Ignition Switch Throttle Control Lever PTO (Power Take-Off) Knob Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter Lift Lever Choke Control (if so equipped) G AutoDrive Pedal ™ NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. -
Page 9: Ignition Switch
IGNITION SWITCH To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release key to the ON position once engine has fired. See Figure 4. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions. -
Page 10: Lift Lever
LIFT LEVER The lift lever is used to change the operating position (height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. ELECTRIC PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB To engage the power to the cutting deck or other attachments, pull outward on the PTO knob. -
Page 11: Operation
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON The cruise control button is located on the tractor dash panel to the left of the ignition switch. Push the cruise control button while traveling forward at a desired speed. While holding the button in, release pressure from the AutoDrive pedal. - Page 12 SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender. Then adjust the deck wheels so that they are at least 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
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Page 13: Stopping The Engine
• While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift your foot from the AutoDrive should feel the cruise latch engage). • If properly engaged, the cruise control button and the AutoDrive pedal should lock in the ™ down position, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed. -
Page 14: Adjustments
• The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If the operator should leave the seat without pushing the PTO knob inward into the disengaged (OFF) position, the tractor’s engine will shut off. IMPORTANT: The PTO knob cannot be in the engaged (ON) position when the tractor is driving in the reverse direction. -
Page 15: Side To Side
Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: WARNING: Turn the tractor’s engine off, remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the tractor’s parking brake before making any adjustments to the cutting deck. -
Page 16: Carburetor Adjustment
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side: • Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint. See Figure 10. •... -
Page 17: Maintenance
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance. ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions. Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. - Page 18 • Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the belt. Remove the deck belt from the bottom portion of the engine pulley and from around the PTO idler pulley. NOTE: On units equipped with a 46-inch deck, the bottommost belt on the deck does NOT need to be removed in order to remove the deck.
- Page 19 • Remove the deck belt from the electric PTO clutch and from around the PTO idler pulley. • Route the new belt as shown in Figure 14, around the deck pulleys, idler pulley and electric PTO clutch. • Remount the belt guards removed earlier. Electric PTO Clutch Deck Idler Pulley Left Hand...
- Page 20 Battery Tray Variable-speed Opening Pulley Single-speed Transmission Pulley Transmission NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Upper Drive Belt • Locate the transmission idler pulley on the upper drive belt by looking through the battery tray opening. See Figure 16. • Grasp the bracket and pivot the transmission idler pulley toward the rear of the tractor to release tension on the upper drive belt.
- Page 21 • Slide the belt off of the variable-speed pulley as you lift the pulley up and out through the battery tray opening. NOTE: Jacking the rear of the tractor up off the ground and securing it with jackstands at this point in the procedure will ease the following steps, but is not necessary.
- Page 22 Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double-idler bracket until proper adjustment is achieved. • Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order. CUTTING BLADES WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp. Always protect hands by wearing heavy leather work gloves to grasp blades.
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Page 23: Lubrication
Charging If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive-type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps. WARNING: Batteries explosive gas during and for some time after charging. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Possible Trouble 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
Model 604 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 625-0051 Bulb/Socket Headlight Assembly 725-1739 Bulb Only 725-1649 Socket Only 629-0928 Wiring Harness (Includes Ref 17) 629-0126 Alternator Adapter (for Intek engines) 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 712-3006 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 725-1426 Solenoid, 12-volt, 100 Amp 725-1657A Snap Mount Safety Interlock Switch 725-1741... - Page 27 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0788 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 710-0895 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75 710-0924 Pan Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 712-0292 U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20 712-3004A...
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- Page 29 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637...
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Page 31: Steering Assembly
For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637... - Page 32 Model 604...
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Page 33: Drive System
REF. PART DESCRIPTION 17839 Shift Lever Bracket 17840 Transaxle Mounting Bracket 618-0386 Single-speed Transmission Assembly 631-0009 Shifter Knob 647-0041 Shift Lever 656-0048 Variable-speed Pulley Assembly 656-0051 Transmission Pulley, 8.5 x .5-36 683-0251 Double-idler Bracket 710-0189 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 3 710-0227 Self Tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 710-0347... - Page 34 Model 604...
- Page 35 For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 DESCRIPTION Stud, 3/8-16 x 2.68...
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Page 36: Inch Deck
Model 604 46-inch Deck 42-inch Deck... -
Page 37: Cutting Decks
For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637... - Page 38 Model 604 Briggs & Stratton Intek Twin (for throttle) Kohler Single-cylinder (for choke) (for choke) (deflector must face forward) (deflector must face forward)
- Page 39 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0148 Self Tapping Screw, #8-32 x .375 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0604 Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 710-1314 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1315 Self Tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 712-0798 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 721-0460...
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Page 40: Cleveland, Ohio
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.