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MTD 660 Series Owner's Manual

MTD 660 Series Owner's Manual

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OWII/R°S
•
ASSEMBLY
•
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
•
TRANSMATIC
FRONT
ENGINE
LAWN
TRACTORS
Model Series
660 thru 679
Lawn Tractors
IMPORTANT!
Record the Model No. and Mfg. Code which
appear on your unit in the space below. You
must have these numbers, along with the date
of purchase, in order to receive warranty or ser-
vice.
Important:
Read Safety Rules
and Instructions
Carefully
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
MODEL NO.
MFG. CODE
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-cevered land unless the
engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester 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 thrSugh your nearest engine authorized
service
dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
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FORM NO. 770-8250H

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  • Page 1 OWII/R°S • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION MAINTENANCE • TRANSMATIC FRONT ENGINE LAWN TRACTORS Model Series 660 thru 679 Lawn Tractors IMPORTANT! Record the Model No. and Mfg. Code which appear on your unit in the space below. You must have these numbers, along with the date of purchase, in order to receive warranty or ser- vice.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT OPERATION PRACTICES AL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL THIS SYMBOLPOINTS OUT IMPORTANTSAF-TY INSTRUCTIONSWHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,COULD ENDANGER THE PERSON- BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO OPERATEYOUR UIkiT. WHENYOU SEETHIS SYMBOL-- _ REEDITS WARNING. DANGER: the following safety instru:tions could result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 3: Assembling The Seat

    IV. SERVICE other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow 1. Useextra carein handlinggasolineand otherfuels. They are machineto cool beforestoring. flammable and vaporsare explosive. 6. Stop and inspectthe equipmentfor damageif you strike an a. Useonlyan approved container. object. Repair, if necessary,beforere-startingand operating the machine.

  • Page 4: Activating The Battery

    ACTIVATINGTHE BATTERY Battery Screwdf !iver Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to Cover Battery i ;/ read previous warnings before activating the bat- :ill Caps tery. 1. Lift the seat. Remove the battery cover by press- ing in on the sides and lifting up.

  • Page 5: Attachingthe Steering Wheel

    Hex Lock ATTACHINGTHE STEERING WHEEL 1. Remove the hex lock nut and cupped washer from the steering shaft, and remove the steering Cupped bellow. Pry the steering cap off the center of the Washer steering wheel. 2. Attach one end of steering bellow to the steering -,,P-------wheel as shown in figure 4, inset.

  • Page 6: Tire Pressure

    4. Insert the end of the adjustable lift link into the hole qegative in the deck hanger channel. Recheck the adjust- ;terminal ment as instructed above. Readjust if necessary. 5. When deck is level, secure the end of the Battery adjustable lift link with flat washer and hairpin clip.

  • Page 7: Parking Brake

    PARKING BRAKE lever. Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line up the shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to The speed control lever is used to set the parking shift gears. brake. To set the parking brake, depress the clutch- brake pedal.

  • Page 8: Operation

    C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT 2. Move the deck wheels (if so equipped) to the hole location so the wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above 1. Select the position for the lift lever whi _h gives the desired cutting height. Move the decl: lift indi- the ground.

  • Page 9: Seat Adjustment

    Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, ADJUSTMENTS or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. For best results and to insure more even SEATADJUSTMENT grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is exces- sively wet.
  • Page 10 SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See figui_e13) B. Place the shift lever in Neutral position. NOTE: When operating the unit initially or after C. Place the speed control lever in high speed replacing the belts, there will be little ditference position. between the highest two speeds until after _Se belts D.

  • Page 11: Neutral Adjustment

    Push the clutch-brake pedal backward hand as far as it will go using light pressure. Hold it in this position as you thread speed control link in, or out of the ferrule until it lines up with the pin on the variable speed torque bracket assembly.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    BRAKEADJUSTMENT (See figure 17) The brake is located by the right rear wheel inside the frame. During normal operation of this machine, the brake is subject to wear and will require p,_riodic examination and adjustment. ning when you adjust the brake. WARNING: Do not have the engine run- To adjust the brake, adjust the nut so the brak{;...

  • Page 13: Cutting Blades

    Service air cleaner every 10 hours under normal con- When replacing blades, be sure to install the blade ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to the sep- part number) facing the ground when the mower is in arate engine manual packed with your unit.
  • Page 14 3. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pull_;y. 4. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way for- ward) position. 5. Disconnect the spring which is attach,_d to a bracket on the transaxle, inside the I_,_ftrear wheel. Use a spring puller or other suitabk; tool. 6.
  • Page 15 BATTERYCAREAND MAINTENANCE 4. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley. CHECK FLUID LEVEL 5. Remove the two self-tapping screws on each side Check fluid level inside each cell of the battery every of the frame which hold the engine pulley belt two weeks and before and after charging.
  • Page 16 BATFERY FAILURES OFF-SEASON STORAGE Some common causes for battery failure are: incor- rect initial activation, lack of water, adding ch_ micals If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer other than water after initial activation, undercharging, than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows. overcharging, corroded connections, freezing.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not Battery installed incor- The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire. Negative terminal is crank rectly identified at the post by =NEG", "N" or "-". The positive terminal, identified by "POS", "P" or "+", must be attached to the big red wire which goes to the solenoid.

  • Page 18: Optional Equipment

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT At the time of manufacture of I._wn tractor, the following optional equipment is available. Model No. Description 190-491-000 36" Single Stage SiJow Thrower 42" Dozer Blade 190-485-000 190-096-000 Mulching Kit for 38" Deck 190-097-000 Mulching Kit for 42" Deck Twin Bag Grass Collector for 36", 38"...
  • Page 19 USE THIS SHEET AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. w...,.ot 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. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 20 For Rel: lacement Parts, Contact: SERVICE DEPARTMENT • P.Oi BOX 368022 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722...

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