Maintenance; Troubleshooting - MTD 660 Series Owner's Manual

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.
,_ WARNING: Do not have the engine run-
ning when you adjust the brake.
To adjust the brake, adjust the nut so the brak{; starts
to engage when the brake lever is 1/4" to 5/16" away
from the axle housing.
FIGURE 17.
Brake
Lever
Steering Gears
FIGURE 18.
TRANSAXLE
The transaxle is lubricated at the factory and does not
require checking. If disassembled for any reason,
lubricate with 10 oz. of Shell grease, part number
737-0148.
WHEELS
The front wheels may be provided with grease fittings.
The rear wheels must be removed from the axle for
lubrication. Lubricate both front and rear wheels at
least once a season with automotive multi-purpose
grease.
PIVOT POINTS
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a
season.
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LUBRICATION
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WARNING: Always stop engine a_ld dis-
connect spark plug wire before cl_;aning,
lubricating or doing any kind of work on
lawn tractor.
STEERING GEARS
Lubricate teeth of steering gears with aut(motive
multi-purpose grease after every 25 hours ol opera-
tion or once a season. See figure 18.
STEERING SHAFT
Lubricate steering shaft at least once a sea.,on with
light oil.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground against the engine
before performing any repairs or mainte-
nance.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Refer to page 17 of this manual for trouble shooting
information.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and fol-
low instructions carefully.
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