MTD CVT 900 Series Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty CVT Lawn Tractor, 900 Series MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-05660 (January 25,2010)
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Page 2: Customer Support
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write to MTD LLC • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
ImportantSafeOperation Practices 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 12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact orthrown o bject injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over 13. Stop t heblade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads a nd while notcutting g rass.
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Page 5: Safe Handling Of Gasoline
Children Service Tragic accidents ca n occur if the operator is not alert to the SafeHandling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers. -
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
Periodically check to make sure the blades come to Donot modify engine complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way. -
Page 7: Safety Symbols
SafetySymbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate DANGER--... - Page 8 ¢..- ¢-.. ¢.- SECTION 2 -- _MPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES...
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Page 9: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate One Lawn Tractor One Oil Drain Tube One DeckWash Hose Coupler One Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual One Kohler Engine Operator's Manual While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, TractorSet-Up remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between... -
Page 10: Checking Tire Pressure
Checking Tire Pressure CALiFORNiA PROPOSiTiON 65 WARNING! of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories WARNING! Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall • be maintained at all times. contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California... -
Page 11: Adjusting The Seat
Gasand Oil Adjusting the Seat The fuel tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat forward and loosen two and three-fourths gallons. Remove the fuel cap by turning the seat adjustment knob. -
Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Systems indicator Monitor Fuel Tank Cap, Throttle_ co rol 1 ignition Switch Module Fuel Level indicator Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 BrakePedal Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig. -
Page 13: Decklift Lever
DeckLift Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD Found on your tractor's right fender, When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To position but not into use, move the lever to the left, then the START position, place in the notch best suited for... -
Page 14: Fuel Levelindicator
Fuel LevelIndicator The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the tractor's dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas tank. PTO / BladeEngageHandle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. -
Page 15: Operation
Operation Safety InterlockSwitches Stopping the Engine This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized i_lh WARNING! If you strike a foreign... -
Page 16: Driving The Tractor
Reverse Caution Mode DrivingTheTractor The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. i_lk WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. -
Page 17: Driving On Slopes
Cruise Control Driving OnSlopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes while traveling in reverse. where you may operate the tractor safely. ARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 To set the cruise control:... -
Page 18: Engagingthe Pto
Engagingthe PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position. NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the Throttle/Choke control lever in the FAST (rabbit) -
Page 19: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments MaintenanceSchedule Prior Every Every Before Every Every toStoring Eachuse 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours I00 Hours Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check EngineOil Level CheckAir Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter's Foam Predeaner Replace Air Filter Element Change EngineOil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals... -
Page 20: Cleaningthe Tractor
Transmission Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. The transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance- free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot changed. -
Page 21: Front Wheels
Lubrication Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck's surface. See Fig. 6-2. inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking ARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. FrontWheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. - Page 22 Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper DeckSpindle adjustment and proceed, if necessary. Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4. To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No.
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Page 23: Steering Adjustment
Leveling the Deck(Sideto Side) Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: the ball joints are being replaced due to damage... - Page 24 Service NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be (utting DeckRemoval easily removed from the engine pulley, carefully insert a Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the disengaged (OFF) %" drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into the square hole position and engage the parking...
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Page 25: Changing The Deckbelt
6. Pull the deck s upport pinoutward torelease thedeck f rom Remove the cotter pin from the end of the stabilizer the deck liftarm. See Fig. 7-3. and slide the stabilizer out of the hanger bracket on the deck. See Fig. 7-5. Deck Support Figure 7-3 Figure 7-5... - Page 26 It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left Place the belt into the engine pulley. See Fig. 7-8. idler pulley to get the belt off the pulley and a round the belt guard. Carefully remove the deck belt from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys.
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Page 27: Jump Starting
Place a block of wood between the center deck housing Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Grind baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. See Fig. 7-9. NOTE:When replacing the blade, be sure to install the... - Page 28 Charging WARNING! Batteries give off an explosive while charging. Charge the 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. CAUTION: When charging your tractor's...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy 1. Push Throttle/Choke control Engine runs erratic 1. Tractor running with Throttle/Choke activated. 2. Spark plug wires loose. 2. Connect and tighten spark plug wires. 3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. -
Page 30: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Part Number and Description Component 759-3336 Spark Plug (Champion RC12YC) KH-20-883-02-$1 Kohler Air Filter Element KH-12-OSO-01-S KohlerOil Filter KH-25-050-21-S Kohler Fuel Filter 954-04219 Drive Belt (Mower Deck) 942-04290 2-in-1 Deck Blade 925-1707D Battery 918-04636A Deck Spindle Call (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual. - Page 31 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 751-0603A Fuel Tank Cap 746-04364 Throttle/Choke Control Lever & Cable 925-1745A Ignition Key (Plastic) 631-04461 Discharge Chute Assembly Call (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready.
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Page 32: Attachments & Accessories
900 Series lawn tractors. 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. or moldboard plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty. - Page 34 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmental P rotectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006 andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines mustbe designed,built and equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smog standards(in otherstates, 1997andlater modelyear equipmentmustbe designed,built, and equippedto meet the U.S.
- Page 35 WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermainte- nancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part. That notwithstanding, a ny adjustmentof a component t hat hasa factory installed, andproperlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdevice is still eligible for warrantycoverage.
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Page 36: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...