MTD 900 series Operator's Manual

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Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-08781...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write to MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices 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 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
Page 5 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway do not stop within the this time frame, your machine engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD with factory setting of engine governor. Service Dealer.
Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER—...
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Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Lawn Tractor Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual Tractor Set-Up Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor’s engine is Moving The Tractor Manually off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic...
Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories be maintained at all times. contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping reproductive harm.
Page 11 Adjusting the Seat Gas and Oil To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat forward and loosen The fuel tank is located under the hood. Remove the fuel cap by the seat adjustment knob. Slide the seat forward or rearward to turning it counterclockwise.
Page 12: Controls
Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Throttle/Choke Control Ignition Switch Module Drive/Reverse Pedal Brake Pedal Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Brake Pedal Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig. 4-1 and described on the following pages.
Page 13 Deck Lift Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD Found on your tractor’s right fender, When the ignition key the deck lift lever is used to change is rotated out of the the height of the cutting deck. To STOP position but not use, move the lever to the left, then into the START position, place in the notch best suited for...
Page 14 PTO/Blade Engage Handle Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever Activating the PTO engages Located in the center of the tractor’s dash power to the cutting deck or other panel below the steering wheel, the Parking (separately available) attachments. Brake/Cruise Control lever is used to engage Push forward on the the parking brake and the cruise control.
Page 15: Operation
Operation Starting the Engine NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) •...
Page 16: Driving The Tractor
Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode WARNING! The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Page 17: Engaging The Parking Brake
Driving On Slopes Cruise Control WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes while traveling in reverse. where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 To set the cruise control: feet every 10 feet).
Page 18 Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position.
Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals...
Page 20 Hydrostatic Transmission Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 6-1. The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed.
Page 21 Lubrication Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s surface. See Figure 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting.
Page 22 Adjustments Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the Locate the hex lock on the end of the deck hanger rod. See ignition key and engage the parking brake before Figure 6-4.
Page 23: Dealer
Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Page 24: Service
Service Cutting Deck Removal NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the engine pulley, carefully insert a Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the disengaged (OFF) 3⁄8” drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into the square hole position and engage the parking brake.
Page 25 Remove the cotter pin from the deck support pin. See Figure 7-3. Cotter Pin Deck Lift Deck Support Figure 7-5 Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor. Figure 7-3 Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm.
Page 26: Cutting Blades
It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left Place the belt into the engine pulley. See Figure 7-8. idler pulley to get the belt off the pulley and around the belt guard. Carefully remove the deck belt from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys.
Page 27 Place a block of wood between the center deck housing Test the blade’s balance using a blade balancer. Grind baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. See Figure 7-9. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’...
Page 28 Tires Charging WARNING! Batteries give off an explosive gas WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation while charging. Charge the battery in a well pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug (Champion RC12YC) KH-20-883-06-S1 Air Cleaner Element with Pre-cleaner KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter KH-25-050-21-S Fuel Filter 954-04219 Drive Belt (Mower Deck) 942-04290 2-in-1 Deck Blade 942-04290-X Extreme Deck Blade 918-04865A Deck Spindle Call (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual.
Page 30: Replacement Parts
Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel (Front) 925-1707D Battery 951-12179B Fuel Tank Cap 746-04364 Throttle/Choke Control Lever & Cable 625-05002 Ignition Key 631-04288 Discharge Chute Assembly Call (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready.
Page 31 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade Engage lever engaged. 1. Place lever in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Parking brake not engaged. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. 4.
Page 32: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with 900 Series lawn tractors. 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. CAUTION: 900 Series Lawn Tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g.
Page 33 Notes...
Page 34 MTD Consumer Group Inc’s application for certification.
Page 35 Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claims. MTD Consumer Group Inc will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.
Page 36 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United one- year warranty. States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products...

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