MTD 145-660A Manual page 3

INDEX
Safe Operation Practices . 2
Index and Assembly Instructions .3
Activating the Battery .4
Attaching the Cutting Deck. 6
Controls and Preliminary Checks .8
Operating Instructions . 10
Maintenance .11
Illustrated Parts for Tractor. 1 8, 20 & 22
Parts List for Tractor.. 19, 21 & 23
Gear Box for Deck .25
Parts List for Gear Box.25
Illustrated Parts for 34" Deck . 26
Parts List for 34" Deck .27
Illustrated Parts for Transaxle.28
Parts List for Transaxle .29
Wiring Diagram and F'arts List for 8 H. P. Tractor .... 30
Wiring Diagram and Parts List for
10 H. P. Tractor . 31
Troubleshooting Chart . 32
Battery Warranty .33
Parts Information.34
ASSEMBLY
GRASS CATCHER Model No. 194-015A is available as
optional equipment for the mowers shown in this man¬
ual.
f WARNING f
The mower shall not be operated with¬
out the entire grass catcher or chute de¬
flector in place.
NOTE
Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear,
and should be checked periodically. Be sure any re¬
placement bag complies with the mower manufactur¬
er's recommendations.
Use factory replacement bag Number
764-0121.
ASSEMBLY
The steering wheel, seat and deck wheels, with the
necessary hardware, are easily assembled to the ma¬
chine. The battery must be activated and installed
as outlined in this section and the cutting deck must
be attached.
TIRE PRESSURE
For shipping purposes, the tires on your unit may be
over-inflated. Tire pressure should be reduced before
unit is put into operation. Pressure should be approx¬
imately 15 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be main¬
tained on all tires. Maximum tire pressure is 30 p.s.i.
ITT1 rm
Vi" Nut
Vi" Lockwasher
W Lockwasher
' V* x % Bolt
Cotter Pin
K
Vi" I.D. Washer
Cotter Pin
Wing Nut
FIGURE 1. HARDWARE SUPPLIED
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