Section 3: Tractor Set-Up; Shipping Braceremoval; Attaching Thesteering Wheel - MTD 660 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
starting the engine and operating. Refer to the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Tecumseh
eng ne s Owner s Manua ) packed w th your tractor. Read nstruct ons carefu y.
NOTE:
Reference to right or left hand side of the un#
is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward.
Tools RequiredFor Set-up
(1) 1/2" socket wrench (for steering wheel)
(1) 9/16" wrench or socket wrench (for models with
standard adjustment seat only)
(2) 7/16" wrenches or socket wrenches (for battery)
Attaching TheSteering Wheel
The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has
been packed within the steering wheel, beneath
steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering
wheel cap and remove the hardware.
NOTE:
There are two different styles of steering
wheel cap. See Figure 2. Styles vary by modeL
Shipping BraceRemoval
WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's
engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set
the parking brake before removing the
shipping brace.
• Locate the shipping brace and warning tag found
on the right side of the mower, between the
discharge chute and the cutting deck. See Figure 1
• Remove the steering bellow from its packaged
location on the PTO (blade engage) lever (found on
the right hand side of tractor). NOTE: Tractor
models 668 & 688 do NO T require a steering bellow
and do NOT come equipped with one.
• On models so equipped, place the steering bellow
over the steering shaft extending through the dash.
See Figure 2.
NOTE:
If the openings on each end of the steering
bellow are two different sizes, the smaller end goes
down, against the dash of the lawn tractor.
Figure 1
While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
_, ARNING: The shipping brace, used for
shipping purposes only, must be removed and
discarded before operating your riding mower.
WARNING:
The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the
proper operating position could result in
serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, place the steering wheel over the steering
shaft.
Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over
the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See
Figure 2.
Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the
steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks"
into place.
Steering _
Wheel Cap 1 __' _
Hex Bolt
_=_ & Washer
St;hrif_g
S t;e;iring
Figure 2