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MTD 650 Operator's Manual

MTD 650 Operator's Manual

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MODELS
65O
652
Model 652 Shown
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
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 44136-9722.
MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00934
(10/16/2003)

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  • Page 1 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 44136-9722. MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00934 (10/16/2003)

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Maintenance Customer Support Service Important Safe Operation Practices Tractor Set-u p Off-season Storage Controls Attachments & Accessories Parts List Operation FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.

  • 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 Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed burn. D onottouch. setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes 24. Check overhead c learances carefully b efore driving even though the brakes are functioning properly.

  • Page 5: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

  • Page 6: Your Responsibility

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  • Page 7 "el A POWER POLE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE " A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST ..b\ 7soo. ,,iiili[ .." | " WARNING 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 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: Attaching TheSeat Reference to right or left hand side of the unit...

  • Page 9: Gasandoil Fill-Up

    GasandOil Fill-up The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of one and-a-half gallons. Do not overfill. WARNING: extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while engine running.

  • Page 10: Section 4: Know Your Lawntractor

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 4 Clutch-brake Pedal Ignition Switch Throttle Control Lever Shift Lever Deck Engagement/Lift Lever Speed Control Lever/Parking Brake ThrottleControl L ever IgnitionSwitch STOP Choke The throttle control lever is The ignition switch is located on Position 1_41_ I...

  • Page 11: Clutch-Brake Pedal

    Release the speed control lever and the clutch-brake pedal. SECTION 5: OPERATING THELAWNTRACTOR Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. The safety SafetyInterlock System interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the...

  • Page 12: Before Starting Engine

    • After the engine starts, move the throttle control WARNING into the FAST position. IMPORTANT: Do NOT leave the choke control on while AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
  • Page 13 • Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into NOTE: The deck engagement/lift lever must be in the motion. disengaged (BLADES STOP) position when starting • The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the engine, when traveling in reverse and if the operator the clutch-brake pedal.

  • Page 14: Section 6: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor. adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any • Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip except where specified...

  • Page 15: Parking Brake Adjustment

    The cutting deck engagement may be adjusted to make Pull the rod toward the rear of the tractor (to take up certain the deck is disengaged when deck slack), then thread the rod inward or outward engagement/lift lever is in the BLADES STOP position. (usually only one or two turns) until the rod lines up Correct adjustment as follows.

  • Page 16: Speedcontrol A Djustment

    IMPORTANT:If the above adjustment did not result in the tractor obtaining the full range of speeds, see an Speed Control Rod authorized MTD service dealer to have the variable speed drive system inspected and professionally Figure 10 adjusted.
  • Page 17 Fuel Filter Engine Service the fuel filter, if so equipped, as instructed in the Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Manual (or Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual) Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your for engine maintenance instructions.

  • Page 18: Cutting Deckremoval

    SECTION 8: SERVICE ground against engine before WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire performing adjustments, repairs Hook maintenance. Cutting DeckRemoval ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting deck.

  • Page 19: Cutting Blades

    Remove the hairpin clips which secure the rear The blades may be removed as follows. deck hangers to the deck stabilizer bracket. See • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Figure 17. Retain the hairpin clips. Cutting DeckRemoval on page 18) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.

  • Page 20: Belt Replacement

    It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor's dead battery equally to maintain proper blade balance. A poorly with the battery of a running vehicle. balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may •...
  • Page 21 Deck Belt • Using a spring puller (Part No. 732-0571 )or other suitable tool, disconnect the spring which is WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove attached to a small hook found on the left, rear ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect portion of the transmission.
  • Page 22 NOTE: A spacer is located beneath the transmission pulley. Be careful not to lose the spacer and be certain NOT reinstall the spacer upside down. • Remove the lower drive belt from around the lower portion of the variable speed pulley and feed it toward the shift cover panel opening.

  • Page 23: Section 10: Attachments & Accessories

    MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for information regarding price and availability. Lawn tractor models 650 & 652 are NOT designed for use with any type of ground- engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty.
  • Page 24 SECTION 12: MODELS 650 & 652 PARTS LIST < 37 t 21 t 20 t t Found on Model 652 Only...
  • Page 25 Models650 & 652 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-3008 Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 710-0642 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 712-0185 U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut, Nylon, 5/16-18 712-3027 Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 726-0201 Speed Nut, .3125 726-04012 Push-on Nut, .25 731-1601 Lens, Black 738-04015...
  • Page 26 Models650 & 652 4_ ._ °...
  • Page 27 Models650 & 652 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 17198A Retainer Gear Segment Plate 683-0002A Steel Pivot Bar, .625 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 710-0643 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.0 710-0726 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-12 x .75 710-0805 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.5 710-1309 Machine Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 712-0240...
  • Page 28 Models650 & 652 11" * Attach the short end of spring to the notch in the rear of Ref. No. 2. Attach the long end to Ref. No. 1.
  • Page 29 Models650 & 652 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 17239C Seat Lift Bracket 17950A RH Pivot Support Bracket, Seat 17951A LH Pivot Support Bracket, Seat 710-0227 Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .50 710-0726 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-12 x .75 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 725-1303 Outer Seat Spring Switch 725-1439 Inner Seat Spring Switch...
  • Page 30 Models650 & 652 "39 °1 56 _ * Attach the ends of springs (Ref. 58 & Ref.59) 1 Refer to Et on Page 36 to the notch openings in the rear of Ref. 25.
  • Page 31 Models650 & 652 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17668A 738-0322 RH Axle Support Bracket Shoulder Bolt, .625 x .217 17669A 747-04018A LH Axle Support Bracket Deck Hanger Link 17962 Switch Plate 747-04040A Deck Disengagement 683-04025 747-04069A Lift Handle Assembly Deck Hanger Link 683-04049 747-04157...
  • Page 32 Models650 & 652...
  • Page 33 Models650 & 652 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 618-04034 Transmission, Single-speed 656-0059A Variable-speed Pulley, 4.75 683-04055 Torque Bracket 683-04056 Variable-speed Bracket 683-04057 Variable-speed Bracket 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 710-0606 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5 710-0627 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-24 x .75 710-1260A Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 710-3015...
  • Page 34 Models650 & 652...
  • Page 35 Models650 & 652 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 36 Models650 & 652 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. t Refer to Et on Page 30 REF.
  • Page 37 Models650 & 652 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-1502 Screw, #8-18 x .375 751B213146 Casing Clamp 710-0599 725-0157 Cable Tie Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0726 751-0535 Fuel Line Hose Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-12 x .75 710-1237 751B222261 Muffler Deflector Screw, #10-32 x .625 710-1314A 710-0456...
  • Page 38 HEADLIGHTS HEADLIGHTS €'D SEAT SWITCH YEL/BLK ORG/WHT PTO SWITCH © -< RED/WHT ALTERNATOR CARB. SOLENIOD REGULATOR MAGNETO BRAKE SW ITCH SOLENOID STARTER FUSE FUSE SW ITCH OFF: RUN: START: G+M+R B+L+R B+L+S © SWITCH 725-1396...
  • Page 39 NOTES...
  • Page 40 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories.

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