Cleaning The Engineanddeck - MTD Series 600 Operator's Manual

FrontAxles
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease
fitting. See Fig. 6-2. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
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Figure 6-2
Cleaning the EngineAndDeck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off
promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer to clean your
tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to electrical
components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot
be checked.
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and
free of corrosive build-up.
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat
of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
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 result in damage to your engine's
alternating system.
CleaningBattery
Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing
with a baking soda and water solution. If necessary, scrape the
battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat
terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to
prevent corrosion.
Battery Failures
Some common causes for battery failure are:
Incorrect initial activation
Overcharging
Freezing
Undercharging
Corroded connections
These failures are NOT covered by your tractor's warranty.
DeckWash System
TM
A hex plug can be found on your tractor's deck surface. See Fig. 6-3.
Figure 6-3
This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used as part of
a separately-available deck wash system.
Use the Deck Wash System
TM
to rinse grass clippings from the
deck's underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
NOTE: Refer to the Attachments & Accessories section of this
manual for information regarding this and other separately-
available attachments & accessories for your tractor.
Adjustments
_ ARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
WARNING:
Never attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running, except
where specified in the operator's manual.
Leveling the Deck
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any
deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires in the Service section of
this manual for information regarding tire pressure.
SECTION 6-- MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS