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MTD 690 Operator's Manual

MTD 690 Operator's Manual

Hydrostatic lawn tractor
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Operator's Manual
I
Hydrostatic
Lawn Tractor
Models
690
692
693
695
698
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. 769-00534B.
(11/2003)

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  • Page 1 (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. 769-00534B. (11/2003)

  • 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 Operation Warranty Back Cover 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

    Replace theblade(s) withtheoriginal equipment 11.Grasscatcher c omponents andthedischarge manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) o nly,listed inthis coveraresubject t owearanddamage which could manual. "Use ofparts which donotmeetthe expose moving parts orallowobjects tobethrown. original equipment specifications mayleadto Forsafety protection, frequently c heck components improper performance andcompromise safety!" andreplace immediately withoriginal e quipment 6.
  • Page 7 1'91 A POWER POLE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE " A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST " " " ,, ,, ,, '1.9 -"" r-.. 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 TheSteering Wheel Reference to right or left hand side of the unit...

  • Page 9: Attaching Theseat

    Attaching TheSeat Standard Adjustment Seat styles vary by tractor model and there are three different styles available: Hex Screws • Standard Adjustment • Quick Adjustment & • Knob Adjustment Shoulder Refer to Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5 to identify Screws which your tractor's seat style and follow applicable instructions below.

  • Page 10: Gasandoilfill-Up

    GasandOilFill-up WARNING: The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a and discarded before operating your riding capacity of 1-1/2 gallons. Do not overfill. mower. WARNING: extreme care when WARNING:...

  • Page 11: Section 4: Know Your Lawntractor

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR ]NNNNFI 88[3[3 DDDD I-I1-11-1131313 NNNmm_ NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. 1-If so equipped Figure 8 Throttle Control Lever Speed Control Lever Seat Adjustment Leverl- Parking Brake Knob Brake Pedal PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Choke Control1- Ignition Switch IgnitionSwitch...
  • Page 12 ChokeControl IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended. On some models, moving the throttle lever all the way forward Speed Control L ever activates the engine's choke control. On all other models, the The speed control lever, located choke control can be found on on the right fender, allows you to regulate the travel direction and...

  • Page 13: Starting The Engine

    NOTE: If Starting problems are encountered, refer to Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. The safety TROUBLE SH00TING GUIDE on page 27. interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the...

  • Page 14: Moving Thetractormanually

    Operating T heLawnTractor Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn "browned" by hot exhaust from your tractor's running engine. before and while traveling in reverse to avoid WARNING: Always look down and behind Engaging TheCutting Blades a back-over accident. WARNING: Before leaving the operator's WARNING:...
  • Page 15 NOTE: Mulching The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to Some, NOT ALL, models come equipped with a mulch its normal position prior to operating the tractor. kit which incorporates special blades, already standard on your tractor, in a process of recirculating grass IMPORTANT: Never attempt to move the tractor clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck.

  • Page 16: Section 6: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any Hex Screws except where specified in the operator's manual. wire(s) and ground against the engine before WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug performing adjustments, repairs maintenance. SeatAdjustment StandardAdjustmentSeat To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two hex...

  • Page 17: Deckengagement Adjustment

    • Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip NOTE: The deck wheels, on models so equipped, are to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed ground.

  • Page 18: Parking Brake Adjustment

    Crown Nut Stabilizer Shaft Assembly Disengagement Rod NOTE: Rear, right wheel not shown for clarity Figure 18 Figure 17 • Carefully remove the cotter pin from the crown nut NOTE: Threading the disengagement rod outward on the right side of the brake assembly. (toward the rear of the tractor) provides for more belt •...

  • Page 19: Neutral Adjustment

    N (neutral) position when fully depressing the brake axle. pedal, see an authorized MTD service dealer to have • Two turns at a time, thread the adjustment ferrule the drive system inspected and professionally adjusted.
  • Page 20 Changing EngineOil (Models Equippedwith an Oil Drain Sleeve) For draining oil from the engine's crankcase of select model tractors, a plastic oil drain sleeve is packed with this Operator's Manual. To drain the oil, proceed as follows: • Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube.

  • Page 21: Cleaning Theengine Anddeck

    Cleaning theEngine AndDeck 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, especially the belts, pulleys and other moving parts.

  • Page 22: Cutting Deckremoval

    Place the PTO (blade engage) lever in the engaged (all the way forward) position. • Using a spring puller (MTD Part No. 732-0571 )or other suitable tool, disconnect the spring which is attached to the left, rear portion of the tractor's frame.

  • Page 23: Cutting Blades

    NOTE: When reassembfing, make certain belt keeper Rear Deck Hangers pins are assembled in the same locations from which they were removed. • Remove the deck belt from around the engine pulley.Return the PTO (blade engage) lever to the engaged (all the way forward) position. •...

  • Page 24: Belt Replacement

    To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal Blade Separation amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25 ° to 30 ° angle. See Figure 29. IMPORTANT: If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to within 5/8"...

  • Page 25: Hydrostatic Transmission

    Refer Figure 30. Extension Spring • Using a spring puller (MTD Part No. 732-0571 )or other suitable tool, disconnect the extension spring from the rear of the cutting deck belt. This will relieve tension on the lower deck belt.

  • Page 26: Section 9: Off-Season S Torage

    SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Models 690-698. 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.

  • Page 27: Section 11: Trouble Shooting Guide

    SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Possible Trouble Corrective Action Cause(s) Engine will not Safety switch but- There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the brake pedal switch and the crank ton not depressed. PTO (blade engage) lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the but- tons on each switch.
  • Page 28 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.

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