Hydrostatic Transmission; Section 9: Off-Season S Torage; Section 10: Attachments & Accessories - Yard-Man 614 Operator's Manual

• Using an impact gun with a 5/8-inch socket, remove
the hex screw with secures the electric PTO clutch
(or the engine pulley) to the engine crankshaft.
• Gently lower the electric PTO clutch (or the engine
pulley) off of the engine crankshaft. Be careful not
to lose any washers or spacers which may be found
on top of the electric PTO clutch or engine pulley.
• On units equipped with an electric PTO, the engine
pulley is located directly above the electric PTO
clutch. Lower the engine pulley far enough to be
able to remove the upper drive belt from around it
IMPORTANT: When remounting the electric PTO clutch
(or engine pulley), torque the center hex bolt to
between 38 foot-pounds and 50 foot-pounds.
• Remove the drive belt by feeding it from front to
rear, toward the hydrostatic transmission. See
Figure 25.
• Continue removing the drive belt by gently lifting it
off of the transmission pulley and over the cooling
fan.
IMPORTANT: The fins on the cooling fan are only slightly
flexible. Be careful not to damage the fan when
removing the drive belt from around the transmission
pulley.
• Reroute the new belt around the pulleys and belt
keepers, if present, EXACTLY as the old one was
routed. Refer to Figure 25.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory
and is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be
checked nor can the oil be changed. Always keep the
area around the transmission cooling fan free of grass
and debris at all times.
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE
Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7:
MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 21 of this
manual before storing for an extended period.
WARNING: Drain fuel only into an
approved container outdoors, away from an
open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition prior to draining fuel.
Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage &
Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler engines Manual) for
proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.
WARNING: Never store the machine or
fuel container indoors where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light such as on water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance.
SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Model 614. 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.
NOTE:
Lawn tractor model 614 is 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.
MODEL
OEM-190-116
OEM-190-118
OEM-190-180
OEM-190-182
OEM-190-603
OEM-190-604
OEM-190-607
OEM-190-822
OEM-190-823
42-inch Deck
46-inch Deck
FastAttach TM
FastAttach TM
FastAttach TM
FastAttach TM
FastAttach TM
FastAttach TM
FastAttach 7M
DESCRIPTION
Mulch Kit
Mulch Kit
Twin Bagger Grass Collector (for 42-inch Decks)
Twin Bagger Grass Collector (for 46-inch Decks)
Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)
Yard-Mate
TM
Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor)*
Deluxe Tractor Sunshade*
46-inch Front Dozer Blade
42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower
*Cannot be used with grass collector mounted.
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