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Yard-Man 604 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Automatic
Models
Lawn Tractor
6O4 & 6O5
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester 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 through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the
service department,
P,O, Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10448E
(1/3/2005)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Automatic Lawn Tractor Models 6O4 & 6O5 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester 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...

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: YaRD-MaN)/( MTo L-c P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 www.yardman.com...

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    23. Muffler a ndengine become hotandcancause a Follow the manufacturer's recommendations burn. D onottouch. wheel weights or counterweights to improve 24. Check overhead c learances c arefully b efore driving stability. under lowhanging treebranches, wires, d oor Use extra care with grass catchers or other openings e tc.,where theoperator m aybestruck or attachments.

  • Page 5: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    e. Useextreme carewhen approaching blind Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and corners, d oorways, shrubs, t rees or other other sources of ignition. objects thatmayblock yourvision ofa child Neverfuel machine indoors. whomayrunintothemachine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the f.
  • Page 6 8. Never t amper w iththesafety interlock s ystem or Forsafety protection, frequently c heckcomponents othersafety devices. Check theirproper o peration andreplace immediately withoriginal e quipment regularly. manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only,listedinthis 9. Afterstriking a foreign object, s toptheengine, manual. "Useofpartswhich donotmeet t he disconnect thesparkplugwire(s) a ndground original e quipment specifications maylead to against theengine.
  • Page 7 Sight and h01d this levelwith a vertical tree,,, >, or a corner of a building,,, ,,_ _ or a fence post 15° £)_ >, >, £)_ 15° WARNING &J 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.

  • Page 8: Section 3: Tractor Set-Up

    SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching theBatteryCables Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-). IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine.

  • Page 9: Attaching Theseat

    Attaching TheSeat Standard Adjustment Seat styles vary by tractor model and there are three Hex Screws different styles available: • Standard Adjustment • Quick Adjustment & • Knob Adjustment Shoulder If the seat for your tractor did not come attached, refer Screws to Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5 to identify your tractor's seat style and follow the applicable instructions...

  • Page 10: Attaching Thesteering Wheel

    Attaching TheSteering Wheel Identifying the MulchPlug (ifsoequipped) • If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can either attached, the hardware for attaching it has been be found within the cutting deck's discharge opening or packed within the steering wheel, beneath the packed separately with your unit.

  • Page 11: Section 4: Know Your Lawntractor

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR - NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity, t If so equipped Figure 8 Systems Indicator Monitor Cruise Control Button PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Ignition Switch Module Choke Knob Brake Pedal Parking Brake Button Drive Pedal Shift Lever Deck Lift Lever Cup Holder...

  • Page 12: Throttlecontrol L Ever

    ThrottleControl L ever IgnitionSwitchModule The throttle control lever is located on the right side of WARNING: Never leave a running machine the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed unattended. Always disengage PTO, move of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all shift lever into neutral position, set parking the way forward, the choke control also.

  • Page 13: Systems Indicator Monitor

    Systems Indicator Monitor PTO(BladeEngage) Lever Your tractor is equipped with a ammeter as part of its systems indicator monitor. Locate the monitor on the left side of your dash panel and compare it to Figure 11. ENGAGE / BLADE The PTO (Blade Engage) lever is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel.

  • Page 14: Shift Lever

    NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should WARNING attempt do so, tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH Shift Lever • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

  • Page 15: Section 5: Operating Y Our Lawntractor

    SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNTRACTOR SafetyInterlock Switches Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left for the protection of the operator.

  • Page 16: Settingthecutting Height

    SettingtheCutting Height damage. Repair the damage before restarting operating Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing • If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.

  • Page 17: Using The Decklift Lever

    Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must IMPORTANT:The engine will automatically shut off if the be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope PTO is engaged with the shift lever in position for greatly increases the chance of a roll over. reverse travel with the ignition key in the NORMAL Avoid stopping when driving up a slope.
  • Page 18 Mulching This will allow the clippings to discharge out the (If Equipped) side. See Figure 14. Select models come equipped with a mulch kit which Carriage Screw incorporates special blades, already standard on the tractor, in a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck.

  • Page 19: Section 6: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved. adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any except where specified in the operator's Sideto Side manual. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed.

  • Page 20: Parking Brake Adjustment

    ParkingBrakeAdjustment To adjust the position of the seat on models equipped with a seat adjustment lever, move the lever to the left and slide the seat forward or rearward. Make sure seat WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the is locked into position before operating the tractor. brakes while the engine is running.

  • Page 21: Steering Adjustment

    Steering Adjustment • Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Figure 20. If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, • Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or the drag link.

  • Page 22: Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawntractor

    SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNTRACTOR • Refill the engine with new motor oil. maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, WARNING: Before performing IMPORTANT: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/ move shift lever into neutral position, Owner Manual packed with your unit for information parking brake, stop engine and remove key to regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.

  • Page 23: Cutting Deckremoval

    SECTION 8: SERVICE Cutting DeckRemoval • Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: themselves from the deck stabilizer rod. • Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the •...

  • Page 24: Cutting Blades

    Jump Starting Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure 23. battery, follow these instructions WARNING: When removing or installing Hex Flange Nut Block prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame.

  • Page 25: Changing The Deckbelt

    42" Beck IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-pounds and • Remove the belt keeper rod from around the 90 foot-po unds. engine pulley. • Insert a 3/8"-drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) Fuses into the square hole found in the idler bracket on the left side of the deck's surface.

  • Page 26: Changing Thetransmission D Rivebelts

    42-inchDecks Left Hand Spindle Pulley Figure 26 46-inchDecks Engine Pulley PTO Idler Bracket Deck belt (Bottom) (mounted on tractor) PTO belt (Top) )eck Idler Right Hand Pulley belt guard) Left Hand Double Pulley Center Pulley ]OTE: Front Deck wheels are NOT standard equipment, Figure 27 Changing theTransmission D riveBelts NOTE:...

  • Page 27: Section 9: Off-Season S Torage

    SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage & MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 22 of this Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton manual before storing for an extended period. Operator/Owner Manual for proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.

  • Page 28: Section 11: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Corrective Action Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start PTO engaged. Place PTO lever in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position.

  • Page 29: Section 12: Illustrated P Arts List

    SECTION 12: ILLUSTRATED P ARTS LIST (for throttle) (for choke)(_ REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0227 751-0535 Fuel Line Hose Screw, #8-18 x.50 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20 x.50 751-0564A Muffler Deflector 710-0726 751-0616A Screw, 5/16-18 x.750 Muffler, Twin Inlet 710-1237 751-0650B Screw, #10-32 x.625 RH Exhaust Pipe...
  • Page 30 Models604 & 605...
  • Page 31 Models604 & 605 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-04095 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.00, Gr5 710-0514 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.00, Gr5 710-0643 Hex Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5 711-1408 Link, Drag, RH 711-1409A Link, Drag, LH 712-0214 Nut, Hex Lock, 3/8-24 712-04065 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Grf, Nylon 712-0459 Nut, Flange Lock, 7/16-20 712-3004A...
  • Page 32 Model604...
  • Page 33 Model604 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-3015 712-0142 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x.75 Hex Nut, 8-32 710-0599 731-05002 Dash Panel Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.5 712-04064 731-04213 Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Parking Brake Lever 710-0895 731-1857 Throttle Control Knob Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x.75 710-0924 731-04214 Cruise Control Lever...
  • Page 34 Model605 \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ .J'J j.-J ..
  • Page 35 Model605 Ref. Ref. Part Part Description Description 731-04215 710-0726 Screw, 5/16-12 x.750 Cruise Control Button 731-04217 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.5 Parking Brake Button 736-0142 710-0751 Flat Washer, 9/32 x 1/2 x 1/16 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x.62 747-1196 746-1086 Throttle Control/Cable Brake/Cruise Pivot Rod 746-1085A...
  • Page 36 Models604 & 605 i!i!i_ Left Hand Transmission Bolt Mounting...
  • Page 37 Models604 & 605 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17840 732-0335 Mounting Bracket, Transaxle Spring, Compression,.405 x 1.17 725-04039 732-0955 Switch, Interlock Spring, Extension,.50 OD x 1.41 17962 732-0963 Plate, Switch Spring, Extension,.50 OD x 6.37 647-04020 735-0662 Lever Assembly, Shift 710-0607 735-3049 Screw, 5/16-18, 0.500...
  • Page 38 Models604 & 605 (42" Deck) (4_ ..... IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
  • Page 39 Models604 & 605 (42" Deck) PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17962 783-0744A Plate, Switch Stop Bracket, Engagement 647-04036 683-04173 Lever Assembly, Engagement Frame Assembly, Lower 710-0809 710-0607 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.250 Screw, 5/16-18, 0.500 710-0859 710-0642 Screw, 3/8-16, 2.50 Screw, 1/4-20, 0.750 710-0276 710-3005 Screw, Carriage, 5/16-18, 1.00...
  • Page 40 _25 _ IMPORTANT: For a proper d_ ....working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
  • Page 41 Models604 & 605 (46" Deck) PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17962 747-1112D Plate, Switch Engagement Handle, Deck 647-0064 748-0415B Lever Assembly, Engagement Spacer,.385 ID x.635 OD x 1.54 683-0302 750-0956 Plate Assembly, Engagement Spacer, 1.010 x 1.400 x.825 710-0224 756-04142 Screw, #10-16, 0.500 Pulley, Engine, 3.39 x 6.12 Diameter 710-0276...
  • Page 42 Models604 & 605 Models w/Manually Adjusting Seat Modelsw/Quick Adjust Seat...
  • Page 43 Models604 & 605 PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-1268 783-04314A Screw, #10-16 x.375 Fender (Model 605G) 712-04063 783-0677 Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, GrF, Nylon Adjustment Brkt, Lift (Model 604H/605H) 712-3027 783-1010A Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20 Adjustment Brkt, Lift (Model 605G) 720-0309A 783-1489A Seat Adjuster Grip...
  • Page 44 Models604 & 605...
  • Page 45 Models604 & 605 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 732-0614 Ring, Wire 716-0231 Ring, E Type,.750 736-0336* Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x.030 736-0337* Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x.040 736-0349* Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x.020 736-0335 Washer, Thrust.635 x 1.26 x.06 710-1325 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.625 719-04017...
  • Page 46 Models604 & 605 (42" Deck) ® \\\\\\\ \\\\\ \\\\\...
  • Page 47 Models604 & 605 (42" Deck) REF. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 618-0624 736-0270 Pulley/Spindle Assembly Bell Washer,.265 x.75 x.062 683-04138 736-0289 Deck Brake Assembly Shoulder Bushing,.320 ID x.135 Lg. 683-04162 736-0267 42" Deck Assembly Flat Washer,.385 x.87 x.06 683-04167 736-0225 Deck Brake Assembly Lock Washer, 5/8 683-0254B 736-0187...
  • Page 48 Models604 & 605 (46" Deck) 128)
  • Page 49 Models604 & 605 (46" Deck) PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17116 732-0594A Brake Assembly, Deck Spring, Extension,.91 Dia x 7.33 17258D 732-04197 RH Belt Cover, Deck 46" Spring, Extension,.68 OD x 5.00 Lg 618-0240A 734-0973 Spindle Assembly, 5.00 Dia. Wheel, Deck 5.0 x 1.38 618-04134B 736-0119 Spindle Ass'y, Double Pulley...
  • Page 50 NOTES...
  • Page 51 NOTES...
  • Page 52 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.

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