Cutting Deckremoval - MTD 690 Operator's Manual

Jump Starting
IMPORTANT: Never jump start your tractor's dead
battery with the battery of a running vehicle.
• Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the good battery, then the other end to
the positive terminal of the dead battery.
• Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to the frame of
the unit with the dead battery.
WARNING: Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and the gas in either
battery could explode.
Cleaning
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 • undercharging
• overcharging • corroded connections
• freezing
These failures are NOT covered by your tractor's
warranty.
Cutting DeckRemoval
WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove
ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect
the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting before
removing the cutting deck.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or
safety goggles to protect your eyes while
removing the cutting deck.
For performing service on your tractor and in order to
properly mount some (separately available)
attachments, it may be necessary to remove the
tractor's cutting deck. To due so, proceed as follows:
• 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. See Figure 24.
• Place the PTO (blade engage) lever in the BLADES
STOP position.
• Locate the two belt keeper pins, found on either
side of the engine pulley, and use a 1/4-inch socket
wrench to remove them. See Figure 25.
Spring
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Transmission [_
Belt Keeper Pins
Deck Anti-sway Rod
and Hairpin Clip Deck Belt
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Deck Hangers Deck Anti-sway Rod
and Hairpin Clip
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