Operator's Manual Transmatic Lawn Tractor MODELS 65O 652 Model 652 Shown 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page 2 3 Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices Tractor Set-u p Controls Content Maintenance Service 8 10 11 Operation Page 16 18 Off-season Storage Attachments & Accessories Parts List 22 23 24 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. Please read and understand what it says.
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.
23. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch. 24. Checkoverhead clearances carefullybeforedriving underlowhangingtreebranches, wires,door openingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor pulledfromtheunit,whichcouldresultinserious injury. 25. Disengage allattachment clutches,depressthe brakepedalcompletely andshiftintoneutralbefore attempting to startengine. 26. Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential grassofa heightnomorethan10".Donotattempt tomowthroughunusually tall,drygrass(e.g.
c. Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine. f. Disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting in reverse.
Replacetheblade(s)withtheoriginalequipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.)blade(s)only,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipment specifications mayleadto improperperformance andcompromise safety!" 6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorwear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem. 7. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe equipment is insafeworkingcondition. 8. Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemor othersafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation regularly. 9.
I II "el " A POWER POLE I I I SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A CORNER OF A BUILDING '.. OR A FENCE POST ..b\ i 7soo. , - ii ,,iiili[ ii " ii ........ " | ' I UJ uJ a. c_ _4 WARNING Z I-UJ C_ 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.
SECTION3: 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: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward.
GasandOil Fill-up The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of one and-a-half gallons. Do not overfill. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNTRACTOR A D B NOTE: E Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 4 A Clutch-brake Pedal D B Throttle Control Lever E Ignition Switch Shift Lever C Deck Engagement/Lift F Speed Control Lever/Parking IgnitionSwitch The ignition switch is located on the right side of the tractor's dash.To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off. SpeedControlLever The speed control lever, located on the right side of the center console, allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn tractor. To use, depress the clutchbrake pedal and move the lever out of the parking brake notch and forward to increase the tractor's IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
• WARNING IMPORTANT: Do NOT leave the choke control on while AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD TIE After the engine starts, move the throttle control into the FAST position. operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. SLIP OR NOTE: If Starting problems are encountered, refer to TROUBLE SN00TIN66gIBE on page 23.
• • Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into motion. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the clutch-brake pedal. NOTE: The deck engagement/lift lever must be in the disengaged (BLADES STOP) position when starting the engine, when traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS • adjustments while engine to ismake running, WARNING: Nevertheattempt any ,_ except where manual. specified Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground.
The cutting deck engagement may be adjusted to make certain the deck is disengaged when deck engagement/lift lever is in the BLADES STOP position. Correct adjustment as follows. Pull the rod toward the rear of the tractor (to take up slack), then thread the rod inward or outward (usually only one or two turns) until the rod lines up as precisely as possible with the hole in the stabilizer shaft. With the engine off, place the deck engagement/lift lever in the BLADES OFF position.
• • • Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on the right side of the brake assembly. See Figure 9. Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck at .011 ". Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier. NOTE: There is a small yellow wire connected to a spring switch on the underside of the shift cover panel. Be careful not to damage it when removing the panel • Remove the hairpin clip which secures the speed control rod's ferrule to the speed bracket. See Figure 10.
Engine Fuel Filter Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual) for engine maintenance instructions. Service the fuel filter, if so equipped, as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your unit. Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Tecumseh engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your unit. Follow the instructions carefully.
SECTION8: SERVICE and ground Disconnect against the before WARNING: the engine spark plug wire performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance. ,_ Hook / CuttingDeckRemoval ,_ ignition key, set Shut the parking brake, off, disconnect WARNING: the engine remove the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting deck. ,_ safety goggles Always to protect while WARNING: wear your safety eyes glasses or removing the cutting deck.
Remove the hairpin clips which secure the rear deck hangers to the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 17. Retain the hairpin clips. The blades may be removed as follows. • • o Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to CuttingDeckRemovalon page 18) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 18. Rear Deck_,_,\Hangers Hex Flange Nut \, Stabilizer Bracket Figure 1
It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may cause damage to the tractor and result in personal injury. IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor's dead battery with the battery of a running vehicle. The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
Deck Belt • 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. • • Using a spring puller (Part No. 732-0571 )or other suitable tool, disconnect the spring which is attached to a small hook found on the left, rear portion of the transmission.
NOTE: A spacer is located beneath the transmission pulley. Be careful not to lose the spacer and be certain NOT reinstall the spacer upside down. • • • Remove the lower drive belt from around the lower portion of the variable speed pulley and feed it toward the shift cover panel opening. Remove the lower drive belt by lifting it through the cover panel opening Reassemble new belts, following the previous instructions in reverse order.
SECTION10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Models 650 & 652. 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. Lawn tractor models 650 & 652 are NOT designed for use with any type of groundengaging attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty.
SECTION12: MODELS650 & 652 PARTSLIST 12 38 23 15t 25 16 < 37 t J 21 t 20 t 36t 19 24 t Found on Model 652 Only
Models650 & 652 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 PART NO.
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Models650 & 652 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Wheel Ass'y Complete 634-0097B PART NO.
Models650 & 652 33 16 14 22 15 18 30 35 11" 32 19 2 I 9 6 29 10 4 13 17 35 * Attach the short end of spring to the notch in the rear of Ref. No. 2. Attach the long end to Ref. No. 1.
Models650 & 652 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 PART NO.
Models650 & 652 54 34 10 37 71 ) 2O 14 12 "39 / 42 1 5 37 35 13 32 35 _38 35 3 30 / ,o 3O 26 °1 / 12 6O 56 _ A 51 61 62 12 8 74 * Attach the ends of springs (Ref. 58 & Ref.59) 1 Refer to Et on Page 36 to the notch openings in the rear of Ref. 25.
Models650 & 652 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 PART NO. 17668A 17669A 17962 683-04025 683-04049 710-0224 710-0599 710-0627 710-0642 710-0726 710-3180 710-3008 712-0429 712-3006 716-0106 720-0233 732-0369 732-0750A 736-0222 736-0329 741-0487A 747-04031 748-04011A 783-0345 783-0355D 783-04011A 783-04031 783-04032 783-04213 725-04039 683-04048 711-04036 711-04075A 712-0130 714-04023 732-04050A 736-0219 736-0267 REF. NO.
Models650 & 652 24 25 23 2O 15 17 8 11 18 27 31 I 9 11 32
Models650 & 652 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 PART NO. 618-04034 656-0059A 683-04055 683-04056 683-04057 710-0514 710-0606 710-0627 710-1260A 710-3015 712-0431 712-0700 712-3027 714-0209 718-04012 718-0758A 736-0362 720-04028 738-0372B 741-0600 747-04072 750-04099 754-04001A 754-04002 756-04002 710-0599 647-04019 711-0736 714-0104 714-0470 732-04067 736-0275 17630A DESCRIPTION Transmission, Single-speed Variable-speed Pulley, 4.
Models650 & 652 1 2 3 8 6 4 9 10 13 11 12 21 20 12 11 19 18 16 17 15 22 3 J 23 J 14 J J J / J 25 28 26 27 29 34 t
Models650 & 652 REF. PART NO. NO. 1 732-0614 2 716-0231 3 736-0336 736-0337 736-0349 4 736-0335 5 710-1325 6 719-04017 7 711-1109 8 741-0335 9 717-1464 10 716-0108 11 741-0340 12 721-0338 13 618-04041 14 741-0336 15 717-1362 16 717-1363 17 718-0228 18 736-0519 19 711-04053 20 736-0495 21 741-0337 22 611-0011 23 741-0862 24 732-0863 25 719-04018 26 717-0678 27 761-0202 28 710-1206 29 661-0001 -737-0148 DESCRIPTION Ring, Wire Ring, E Type, .750 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .030" Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .
Models650 & 652 11 10 16 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PART NO. 618-0138A 683-04003A 710-0726 710-1260A 710-1611B 712-0417A 714-04023 742-0610A 747-04018A 6 REF. NO. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION Spindle Assembly Deck Shell Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-12 x .75 Screw, 5/16-18 x .
Models650 & 652 4 13 10 17 14 16 22 REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 710-1502 710-0599 710-0726 710-1237 710-1314A 710-1315 731-1682A 751-9986 721-0208 726-0205 712-0271 736-0119 REF. NO. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 DESCRIPTION Screw, #8-18 x .375 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-12 x .75 Screw, #10-32 x .625 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 Oil Drain Sleeve Muffer, Single Inlet Exhaust Gasket Hose Clamp, .
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date of original purchase and wilt, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
