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• Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
could change the polarity and cause damage to your
engine's alternating system.
Charging
If the unit has not been put into use for an extended
period of time, charge the battery with an automotive-
type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six
amps.
WARNING:
Batteries give off an explosive
gas while charging. Charge battery in a well
ventilated area and keep away from an open
flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE
Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7:
MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 18 of this
manual before storing for an extended period.
WARNING:
Drain fuel only into an
approved container outdoors, away from an
open flame. Allow engine to coot. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition prior to draining fuel.
Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage &
Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner Manual (or Koh/erengines Manual) for
proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.
WARNING:
Never store the machine or
,_ fuel container indoors where there is
an open
flame, spark or pilot light such as on water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance.
SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Models 607, 608 & 609. See the
retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for
information regarding price and availability.
NOTE:
Lawn tractor models 607, 608 & 609 are NOT designed for use with any type of greund-engaging
attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty.
MODEL
OEM-190-116
OEM-190-118
OEM-190-601
OEM-190-602
OE M- 190-603
OEM-190-604
OEM-190-607
OEM-190-822
OEM-190-823
DESCRIPTION
42-inch Deck Mulch Kit
46-inch Deck Mulch Kit
FastAttach
TM
Twin Bagger Grass Collector (for 42-inch Decks)
FastAttach
TM
Twin Bagger Grass Collector (for 46-inch Decks)
FastAttach
TM
Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)
FastAttach
TM
Yard-Mate
TM
Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor)
FastAttach
TM
Deluxe Tractor Sunshade
FastAttach
TM
46-inch Front Dozer Blade
FastAttach
TM
42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower
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