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Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor-
Model Series 620
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwithan internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany uniiprovedforest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO. 769-02964
12/13/2006
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTEDIN U.S.A FORMNO. 769-02964 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 12/13/2006...
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Page 2: Customer Support
You can locate the model plate by looking under the seat. This Model Number Serial Number information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site, to obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support Depart- ment, or when contacting an authorizedservice dealer. MTD LLC P.O= BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-220-4683 www.mtdproducts,com... - Page 3 Sight and h01dthis level with a vertical tree.., m_,_ or a corner of a building... >:. or a fence post ::>., fine (repros er_ts a 15o -_ o _ 15°...
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Page 4: Operation
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. - Page 5 General Operation: 14.Watchfor traffic whenoperatingnearor crossing roadways. T his machineis not intendedfor useon 1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the anypublic roadway. machineand in the manual(s)beforeattemptingto 15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ- assembleand operate.Keepthis manualin a safe enceof alcoholor drugs. placefor future and regularreferenceand for ordering 16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight.
- Page 6 Do Not: Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto loss of controland 1. Do notturn on slopesunlessnecessary;then,turn slowlyand graduallydownhill,if possible. tip-overaccidentswhich can resultin severeinjuryor 2. Do not mownear drop-offs,ditchesor embankments. death.All slopesrequireextracaution.If youcannot Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif a wheel is over back up the slopeor if youfeel uneasyon it, do notmow the edgeof a cliff, ditch,or if an edge cavesin.
- Page 7 Service 10.Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the machinewhilethe engine isrunning. 1. Neverrun an engineindoors or in a poorlyventilated 11.Grasscatchercomponents and the discharge area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an coverare subjectto wearand damagewhich could odorless,and deadlygas. exposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be thrown. 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain Forsafety protection, f requentlycheckcomponents the blade(s)and all movingparts havestopped.
- Page 8 IMPORTANT: Y ourtractorisshippedwith motoroil features disCussed in theengine.However, y ou MUSTcheckthe oil level and/or illustrated beforeoperating.Be carefulnotto overfill. this manual may not be applicable to all modelsl MTD LLC reservesthe right tOchange product specifiCationsldesigns and equipment without notice and without incur- ting oblieation...
- Page 9 Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: Makesure the riding mower's engine is off, removethe ignition key,and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace. Setting Locatethe shippingbrace,if present,and accom- panyingwarningtag foundon the right sideof the mower,betweenthe dischargechute and thecutting deck.See Fig. 3-2. Whileholdingthe dischargechutewith your left hand,removethe shippingbracewith your right hand bygraspingit betweenyour thumband index...
- Page 10 Attaching The Seat Seatstyles vary bytractormodeland thereare three differentstyles available: • StandardAdjustment QuickAdjustment& • KnobAdjustment If the seatfor yourtractordid notcome attached, referto Fig. 3-4, Fig. 3-5, and Fig. 3-6 to identifyyour tractor'sseatstyle and followthe applicableinstructions belowto attachit. NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsare eitherfastened to the tractorseat'spivot bracketwith a plastictie, or mountedbackwardto the pivot bracket.Ineithercase, x................
- Page 11 Setting the Gauge Wheels Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck byplacing the deck lift leverin anyof the six differentcuttingheight notcheson the rightfender. Adjustthe deck wheelsso that they are between1A-inch SettingUp and 1/2-inch a bovethe groundas follows. fromthe dischargeopening of the cutting WARNING:Keep hands andfeet away deck.
- Page 12 Know the Controls Readthis owner'smanualand safety rulesbeforeoperatingyourlawnmower.Comparefigurebelowwith yourlawn tractorto learnaboutthe Ioctionand purposeof variouscontrolsand adjustments.Savethis manualfor futurerefer- ence. It is very importantto followthe instructionsand operatethe controlsproperly. NOTE:Any reference in this manual to the RIGHTor LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position.
- Page 13 Throttle Control Lever Thethrottlecontrol lever is locatedon the rightside of Choke Fast thetractor'sdash panel.This levercontrolsthe speed Position Position of the engineand,on somemodels,when pushedall Fast theway forward,the chokecontrol also.Whenset ina Position givenposition,the throttlewill maintaina uniformengine speed.See Fig. 4-2. IMPORTANT: W henoperatingthetractorwith the cutting deck engaged,be certainthat the throttleleverisalways inthe FAST(rabbit)position.
- Page 14 Battery It is normalfor the Batterylightto illuminate while the engineis crankingduring start-up,but if it illuminate's duringoperation,while the engine is running, the BATT, batteryis in needof a chargeor the engine'scharging systemis not generatingsufficientamperage.Referto the MAINTENANCEsectionof this manualfor the proper batterychargingprocedureor havethechargingsystem 42.0 checkedby yourservicedealer.
- Page 15 Seat Adjustment Lever (if so Safety Interlock Switches Equipped) Toadjustthe seat forwardor backwardon unitsequipped This tractoris equippedwith a safetyinterlocksystem with a quick-adjust s eat,slidethe seatadjustmentlever for the protectionof the operator.Ifthe interlocksystem to the left and reposition the seatto the desiredposition. shouldevermalfunction,do notoperatethe tractor.
- Page 16 , WA Reverse .Push Button indicator AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Light Reverse • GO UP AND DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACROSS. Caution Mode Stop • AVOID SUDDENTURNS. Position Position • DO NOT OPERATETHE UNITWHERE IT COULDSLIP OR TIR © Start • IF MACHINE STOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOP BLADE(S) AND Position BACK DOWNHILLSLOWLY.
- Page 17 Setting the Cutting Height 1, If thebhdesareengaged, p hcethePTO(Bhde ....Engage)knobnthedsengaged(OFF)poston / A I ]' _lelectth'eh'e/ghtl_°sm°ni°tthecu!!lng(]eCK'DYntacln [ne(]ecKiTHevernan oHneslx(]mere 2, Turnthe ignitionkey counterdockwiseto the STOP post on cutt ng he ght notcheson the r ght sde of the fender ..,_÷_,_,_,f,^_÷_,_;_;÷;..;÷_,÷...
- Page 18 Tochangethe directionof travelto reversewhen Moving the Tractor Manually operatingwith cruisecontrol,depressthe brakepedal Yourtractor'stransmission isequippedwitha reliefvalve to disengagethe cruise controland bring thetractorto a foroccasions whenitisnecessary to movethetractor manuallyActivating this valveforcesthetransmission completestop.Thenslowlydepressthe rearportionof the fluidto bypassitsnormalroute,allowingthe reartires drivepedalwith the ballof yourfoot to travelin reverse. to "freewheel."...
- Page 19 • Do notcut the grasstoo short.Shortgrass invites 2, Pivotthe dischargechute up to accessthe deck weedgrowthand yellowsquicklyin dryweather, opening,See Fig,4-6, Mowingshouldalwaysbe donewith the engineat full throttle. • Underheavierconditionsit may be necessaryto go backoverthe cut areaa secondtime to get a clean cut. •...
- Page 20 Side to Side adjustments while the engine is running, ARNING:Never attempt to make any If the cuttingdeck appearsto be mowingunevenly,a side except where specified in the operator's to side adjustment c an be performed.Adjustif necessary manual. as follows: Leveling the Deck With the tractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,place the deck lift leverin the top notch(highestposition) NOTE:Checkthe tractor'stire pressurebeforeperform-...
- Page 21 Seat Adjustment Quick Adjust Seat (if so equipped) ARNING:Beforeoperatingthis machine, make sure the seat is engagedin the seat Adjusting stop, standbehind the machineand puff back on seat until fullyengagedinto stop. Toadjust the positionof the seaton modelsequipped with a seat adjustmentlever,movethe leverto the left and slidethe seatforwardor rearward.Referto the Setting UpYour LawnTractorsection.Makesure seat is lockedintopositionbeforeoperatingthe tractor.
- Page 22 Air Cleaner Servicethe pre-cleaner, i f soequipped,and cartridge/air cleanerelementas instructedin the EngineOperator/ OwnerManualpackedwith your unit. Spark Plug(s) Thespark plug(s)shouldbe cleanedand thegap reset oncea season.Sparkplug replacementis recommended at the startof each mowingseason.Referto the Engine Operator/Owner M anualfor correctplug type and gap specifications.
- Page 23 Deck Wash System Twowaterports are availableon your mowerdeck to be usedas partof the deck wash system.Use the DeckWashSystem to rinsegrassclippingsfrom the deck'sundersideand preventthe buildupof corrosive chemicals. If yourtractoris notalreadyequippedwith a Deck WashSystem then a hexplug can be foundon your tractor'sdeck surface.This plug can be replacedwith a separately-available DeckWash System NOTE: R efer to theAttachments &...
- Page 24 7, Repeatthe abovestepson the tractor'srightside, Charging Movethe deck lift leverintothe top notchto raisethe IMPORTANT:Whenchargingyourtractor'sbattery,use deck lift armsup and outof the way. onlya chargerdesignedfor 12Vlead-acidbatteries.Read yourbatterycharger'sOwner'sManualpriorto charging Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck towardthe frontof the yourtractor'sbattery.Alwaysfollow its instructionsand tractorallowingthe hookson the deck to release heed its warnings.
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Page 25: Cutting Blades
Cutting Blades He× Flange Nut "_ off, remove ignition key,disconnect the ARNING: Be sure to shut the engine spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your Maintaining hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. - Page 26 NOTE:Theidlerpulleysmayhaveto be loosened, b ut not Changing the Deck Belt removed, i n orderto remove the beltfromaroundthem. 8. Routethe newbelts as shownbelowin Fig.6-7 or 6-8. remove ignition key,disconnect the spark ARNING:Be sure to shut the engineoff, plug wire(s) and ground against the engine 9.
- Page 27 50oinch Deck (Electric PTO) Tractor Figure 6=7 54-inch Deck (Electric PTO) Figure 6=8...
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Page 28: Attachments & Accessories
Cleanand lubricatethe tractoras instructedin the Followthe instructionsin the Service, Storage & MAiNTAiNiNGYOUR LAWNTRACTORsectionof this Specifications sectionof the EngineOperator/Owner manualbeforestoringfor an extendedperiod. Manualfor properenginecare priorto storingyourtractor. container outdoors, a wayfrom an open container indoorswhere there is an open ARNING:Drainfuel only intoan approved WARNING:Never store the machine or fuel flame.Allowengine to cool. - Page 29 Labels ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH * DONOT MOWWHEN CHILDREN O R OTHERS ARE AROUND * NEVER CARRY CHILDREN E VEN WiTH BLADE(S) OFF, * LOOK DOWN ANDBEHIND BEFORE WARNING ANDWHILE BACKING, The abovesymbol points out important safety instructionsin this manual which, if not followed,could endangerthe personal...
- Page 30 Pro bl e m Ca use Remedy Enginefails to start 1. PTOengaged• 1. PlacePTOknobin disengaged (OFF)position• 2. Sparkplugwire(s) disconnected. 2. Connectwire(s) to spark plug(s)• 3 Fueltank em t or stalefuel 3 F tankwth c ean fresh gaso ne • • •...
- Page 31 Problem Cause Remedy Engine overheats 1! Engine0il level!0wl i: FillCrankcase with pi0per oi!, 2. Air flow restricted. Clean grassClippings and debis fromaroundthe eng ne Scoo!ing ..fins and blowerhousing. Enginehesitates at 1. Sparkplug(s)gap tooclose. 1. Removesparkplug(s)and reset high RPM the gap. desp0or 1 Sparkpug(s)foued fautyorgap...
- Page 32 MTDservice dealer or call (800) 800-7310. of product specifications for VariousmodelS: CharacteriSticsand features discUssed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be appliCabletOal! roodels: MTD LEOreserves the right to change prOduCt specifications designs and equipmentWitllout notice and without ncurring obligationl...
- Page 33 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
- Page 34 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
- Page 35 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardandMTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your 2007lawn mower.In California,new lawnmowermust be designed,builtand equippedto meet the State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc must warrantthe EECSon yourlawn mowerfor the periodof time listedbelow providedthere has beenno abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower. Your EECSmay includeparts such as the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves, canisters,filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components.
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Page 36: Limited Warranty
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts, sothe aboveexclusions or limitationsmaynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...
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