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Columbia 606 Operator's Manual

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Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Transmatic Lawn Tractor — Model 606
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATION
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
769-02794
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
01.06.07

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  • Page 1 Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Transmatic Lawn Tractor — Model 606 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5 769-02794 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge............3 Off-Season Storage / Attachments ....8 Safe Operation Practices ........

  • Page 3: Slope Gauge

    Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge 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).

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
  • Page 5 General Operation: 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the any public roadway. machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 15.
  • Page 6 Slope Operation: Do Not: 1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or 2.
  • Page 7 Service 10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running. 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an cover are subject to wear and damage which could odorless, and deadly gas.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor

    Attaching the Battery Cables Rubber Boot NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). • The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the Retaining Rod Setting Up positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory.

  • Page 9: Shipping Brace Removal

    Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking Setting Up brake before removing the ship- ping brace. Your Lawn • Locate the shipping brace, if present, and accompany- Tractor ing warning tag found on the right side of the mower, between the discharge chute and the cutting deck.
  • Page 10 Attaching The Seat Seat styles vary by tractor model and there are three different styles available: • Standard Adjustment • Quick Adjustment Setting Up • Knob Adjustment If the seat for your tractor did not come attached, refer Your Lawn to Figure 3-4, Figure 3-5, and Figure 3-6 to identify your tractor’s seat style and follow the applicable instructions Tractor...

  • Page 11: Tire Pressure

    Identifying the Mulch Plug (if so equipped) On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can either be found within the cutting deck’s discharge opening or packed separately with your unit. Setting Up NOTE: Refer to Mulching on page 19 for more detailed Your Lawn information.

  • Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Tractor

    Know Your Lawn Tractor † Operating Your Lawn Tractor † NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. NOTE: This Opera- tors Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models.

  • Page 13: Throttle Control Lever

    Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.
  • Page 14 the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by your service dealer. The ammeter (if so equipped) measures the electrical output of the engine’s charging system. Under normal operating conditions, with the engine at full throttle, the ammeter’s needle should measure a positive charge.

  • Page 15: Safety Interlock Switches

    Cargo Net (optional) Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, Conveniently located on the tractor’s dash panel, the move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best cargo net can be used to store personal items while suited for your application.

  • Page 16: Engaging The Parking Brake

    WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. Operating • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. Your Lawn • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND Tractor BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

  • Page 17: Stopping The Engine

    WARNING: Keep hands and feet Stopping the Engine away from the discharge opening WARNING: If you strike a foreign of the cutting deck. object, stop the engine, discon- NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the nect the spark plug wire(s) deck and are not designed to support the weight of the and ground against the engine.

  • Page 18: Driving On Slopes

    Driving On Slopes Engaging the Blades Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 3 to help deter- Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) transfers power to the mine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the blades, proceed as follows: WARNING: Do not mow on 1.
  • Page 19 • Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed. • For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor

    1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor. 2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to Adjusting the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground.

  • Page 21: Seat Adjustment

    NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s links will cause the front tires to “toe-in” too far. Proper rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the toe-in is between 1/16”...

  • Page 22: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor

    IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air Maintaining cleaner element as instructed in the Engine Operator/ Owner Manual packed with your unit.

  • Page 23: Product Specifications

    Deck Wash System™ (If equipped) Your tractor’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the Deck Wash System™ (sold separately) to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of cor- rosive chemicals.
  • Page 24 NOTE: On models with a 46-inch deck, it may be connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could necessary to remove the belt keepers from around the change the polarity and result in damage to your engine’s engine pulley, on order to remove the PTO belt. alternating system.

  • Page 25: Cutting Blades

    Cutting Blades WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine Maintaining to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting Your Lawn blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands Tractor by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.

  • Page 26: Changing The Deck Belt

    Changing the Deck Belt 5. Remove the deck belt from around all pulleys, including the deck idler pulleys and the electric PTO clutch (units WARNING: Be sure to shut the with electric PTO). engine off, remove ignition 6. Route the new belt as shown in Fig. 6-7, 6-8, and 6-9 key, disconnect the spark plug and retighten the deck idler pulleys.
  • Page 27 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor Idler Pulleys Belt Cover Figure 6-8 This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed 46” Deck and/or illustrated in (Electric PTO) Electric PTO this manual may not Clutch be applicable to all models.

  • Page 28: Off-Season Storage / Attachments

    Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in the Follow the instructions in the separate engine manual MAINTAINENCE section of this manual before storing packed with your unit for proper engine care prior to for an extended period. storing your tractor. WARNING: Drain fuel only into WARNING: Never store the an approved container outdoors,...

  • Page 29: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could S30336 endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before at- tempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 30: Trouble Shooting

    Cause Problem Remedy 1. PTO engaged. 1. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged Engine fails to (OFF) position. start 2. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 2. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Trouble 4.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the owner’s instructions furnished with the Warranty unit, and which have not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident...

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    Replacement NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www.mtdcanada.ca Parts or phone (800) 668-1238 to purchase a Parts Manual. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready. These can be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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