Off-Season Storage; Attachments & Accessories - MTD YARD MACHINES 607 Operator's Manual

• Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
If removing the battery for any reason,
IMPORTANT:
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
could change the polarity and cause damage to your
engine's alternating system.
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7:
MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 18 of this
manual before storing for an extended period.
WARNING:
approved container outdoors, away from an
open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition prior to draining fuel.
SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Models 607, 608 & 609. See the
retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for
information regarding price and availability.
NOTE:
Lawn tractor models 607, 608 & 609 are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging
attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty.
MODEL
OEM-190-116 42-inch Deck Mulch Kit
OEM-190-118 46-inch Deck Mulch Kit
OEM-190-601 FastAttach™ Twin Bagger Grass Collector (for 42-inch Decks)
OEM-190-602 FastAttach™ Twin Bagger Grass Collector (for 46-inch Decks)
OEM-190-603 FastAttach™ Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)
OEM-190-604 FastAttach™ Yard-Mate™ Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor)
OEM-190-607 FastAttach™ Deluxe Tractor Sunshade
OEM-190-822 FastAttach™ 46-inch Front Dozer Blade
OEM-190-823 FastAttach™ 42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower
Drain fuel only into an
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:
gas while charging. Charge battery in a well
ventilated area and keep away from an open
flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage &
Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler engines Manual) for
proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.
WARNING:
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.
DESCRIPTION
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Batteries give off an explosive
Never store the machine or