Stopping The Engine; Seat Adjustment - MTD 660 Series Owner's Manual

3. Set the throttle control in the FAST posi ion, See
figure 7.
4. Pull out choke knob to choke engine ia warm
engine may not require choking).
5. Turn the ignition key to the START positk n. When
the engine is running, let the key return t_Jthe ON
position. See figure 7.
6. Push choke knob in gradually. Move th_ throttle
control to desired engine speed.
STOPPING THEENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting
IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, th)roughly
inspect the unit for any damage, and re3air the
damage before restarting and operating the iTower.
NOTE: tf any problems are encountered, ret =.rto the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page !9.
OPERATING THELAWNTRACTOR
1, Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent
strain on the engine and to operate th_ cutting
blades.
2. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
,_ WARNING: Look to the before back-
rear
ing up.
3. Release the parking brake by depres_;ing the
clutch-brake pedal, pressing outward on the
speed control lever and moving to desir_,d posi-
tion. Use first speed position when oper_ ting the
lawn tractor for the first time.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into
motion.
5. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depress-
ing the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: When operating the un# initially, thera will be
little difference between the highest two spe, _,ds until
after the belts have seated themselves into th__pulleys
during the break-in period.
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn m3wer or
engine. For best results and to insure more ev, ;n grass
distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessi_ ely wet.
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WARNING: Before leaving the op.=rator's
position for any reason, diseng=lge the
blades, place the shift lever in neutral,
engage the parking brake, shut en ;line off
and remove the key.
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc.,
follow the instructions above. This procedure will also
eliminate "browning" the grass, which is caused by hot
exhaust gases from a running engine.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit
will not operate with speed control lever in a low speed
position, proceed as follows.
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control lever in high speed position.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control lever in desired position.
7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD or
REVERSE, and follow normal operating proce-
dures.
OPERATINGTHE CUTTING BLADES
The cutting blades may be engaged while the lawn
tractor is moving or standing still. DO NOT engage the
cutting blades abruptly as the sudden belt tension on
the pulley may cause the engine to stall.
_i WARNING: Keep feet and hands away
from the discharge opening, the blades or
any part of the deck. When the unit is
used for other than mowing operations,
the blade drive should be disengaged.
Move the lift lever into the BLADES OFF position to
raise the deck and disengage the blades.
GRASSCOLLECTOR AVAILABLE
GRASS COLLECTOR model 190-063-000 is available
as optional equipment for the lawn tractors with 36",
38" or 42" decks. Grass collector model 190-103-000
is available for lawn tractors with 46" decks.
WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to
wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure to
use only factory authorized replacement bag.
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ADJUSTMENTS
SEATADJUSTMENT
The seat may be adjusted to different positions. Refer
to seat installation section of assembly instructions.
DECKLEVELINGADJUSTMENT
If an uneven cut is obtained, the deck may be leveled
by following instructions at end of assembly section.