OPERATOR'S MANUAL Automatic Lawn Tractor Models 607 6O8 6O9 Model 609 Shown IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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 IocaJor state laws (if any).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 7 Tractor Set-up .................................................................................................... 8 Know Your Lawn Tractor ....................................................................................
SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATION 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.Mufflerandenginebecome hotandcancausea 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. bum. Do not touch. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10".
e. Useextreme carewhenapproaching blind comers,doorways, shrubs, treesorother objects thatmayblockyourvisionofa child whomayrunintothemachine. f. Disengage thecuttingblade(s) before shittinginreverse. The"No-Cut-In Reverse" featureisa reminder nottocutinreverse and tohelpavoidbackoveraccidents. Donot defeatit. g. Keepchildren awayfromhotorrunning engines. Theycansufferburnsfroma hot muffler. h. Remove keywhenmachine isunattended to prevent unauthorized operation. 9.
8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. 9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running. 11.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE I Z o i W 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. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
SECTION3: TRACTORSET-UP Attachingthe BatteryCables NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-). IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating.
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNTRACTOR F G A H B C D NOTE: SteeringWheel not shown forclarity. A PTO (Power Take-off) Lever.
ThrottleControlLever IgnitionSwitch 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. See Figure 3. Choke Position Fast Position _" A WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended.
SystemsIndicatorMonitor ElectricPTO Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or an ammeter as part of two available systems indicator monitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of your dash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 5. (PowerTake-off)Knob AuMPS _. To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments on _'_ models equipped with an electric PTO, pull outward on the PTO knob.
ParkingBrakeButton NOTE: To set the parking brake, fully _'_ll_l depress the brake pedal and push the parking brake button in. Hold the button in while taking your foot off the brake pedal. Both the parking button and the brake pedal will then stay depressed. To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake button will then return to its original position. Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON position. WARNING AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH • • • • • • • • • • • • IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine's electric starter. GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
Engagingthe ParkingBrake NOTE: Cruise control can not be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. To engage the parking brake: Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your foot while gently pushing the parking brake button inward.
Mowing A WARNING: Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass clippings more time to effectively be mulched. Always position the throttle control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there while mowing. Failing to keep the engine at full throttle places strain on the tractor's engine and does not allow the blades to properly mulch grass.
SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS & WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator's manual. _, wire(s) and ground against the WARNING: Disconnect theengine spark before plug performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance. Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 9A. Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 9A.
Standard Seat ParkingBrakeAdjustment A WARNING: Never attempt to adjust To adjust the position of the seat on models not equipped with a seat adjustment lever, loosen, but do NOT remove the four screws which secure the seat to the seat pivot bracket. Slide the seat forward or the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. backward until desired position is reached.
Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball joint. See Figure 12. Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint away from the jam nut to lengthen the drag link. Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved. Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel. In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
Lubrication A FrontAxles Each end of the tractor's front pivot bar may be equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Cleaningthe EngineAndDeck Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly.
CuttingBlades Blade Separation WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. A / Worn Blade Edge Wind Wing WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade adapter and/or spindlefor cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object.
Changingthe DeckBelt& PT0 Belt A WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt(s). All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present. IMPORTANT:The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely, A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
Variable-speed Pulley_ Battery Tray Opening Shin Lever Drive belt (Lower) Rear Idler Pulley m Drive belt (Upper) II I Double-Idler Bracket _--- _' r /i Engine Pulley Transmission Idler Pulley Single-speed Transmission NOTE: ...... View shown from above _Transmission Pulley Front of Tractor tractor. Figure 19 ChangingtheTransmissionDriveBelt A IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
LowerDriveBelt Double-idler Bracket NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires the removal of several tractor components. Read through the following procedure prior to attempting ff to determine if you feel you could successfully complete it. If you don't, see an authorized MTD service dealer to have the belt changed. Hole _ Adj uldlerrRod IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the lower drive belt around all the pulleys and the belt keepers BEFORE performing the following steps.
Alwayskeeptherubberbootpositioned overthe positive terminal toprevent shorting. IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, Charging If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotivetype 12-voU charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps. disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
SECTION11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Eng ne fa s to start Engine runs erratic Possible Cause(s) Corrective PTO engaged. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. Engage parking brake. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Place throttle lever to FAST position. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttlecontrol lever not in correct starting position. Choke not activated I Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded.
SECTION12: MODELS607, 608 & 609 PARTSLIST B&S OHV V-Twin B&S OpposedTwin 33 S (for throttle) j 28 (forstartercable) t j 14 (deflector must J B&S OHVSingle face forward) Kohler 42 j_ 45 28 41 lO 5 40 35 37 26
Models607, 608 & 609 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 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 NOTE; PART NO.
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Model609 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 PART NO. 783-1346 710-0599 710-0528 710-0924 710-1017 725-1741 726-0272 710-0642 712-0292 736-0270 725-1976 725-1758 712-3004A 731-2119 731-0511 725-0175 746-1085 !746-1088 783-0783 783-0784 783-0785 731-2119 747-1162 625-0051 710-0604A 751-0658B 751-0659A 751-0603 ,725-1745 725-1744 710-0895 DESCRIPTION Grill Support Bracket (9-style) Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.
Models607, 608 & 609 Models w/( Models w! Manually Adjusting Seat 55 35 _31 34 27 61 57_.
Models607, 608 & 609 _E_ _O. 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 p 33 PART NO. 747-1130A 683-0197 711-0332 712-0206 712-0431 712-3004A 712-3083 714-0104 714-0145 716-0106 720-0311 732-6874 732-1027 736-0275 736-0921 736-3019 736-3084 738-0136A 738-0143 741-6225 741-0715 W46-0968 747-1111 756-1154 783-0678A 783-0726A 710-0260A 710-6604A !710-0895 i731-1990 731-2104A 736-3078 783-0677 REF PART NO. NO.
Models607, 608 & 609 1 32 27 _ 45 33 34 25
Models607, 608 & 609 REF. NO. 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 _0214 PART NO. 710-0604A 783-0726A 783-0727 783-0728 710-0514 711-1408 711-1409A !712-0240 ;712-0241 712-0431 712-0459 712-3004A 717-1550D 717-1554 723-0448A 736-0169 736-3084 738-1001A 741-0475 741-0656 738-0372A 631-0027 731-0220 !638-0019 638-0021 i638-0020 638-0022 1683-0128A 1712-0431 1714-0470 DESCRIPTION Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .
Models607, 608 & 609 22 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. 29 73 .
Model607, 608 & 609 REF. PART NO. NO.
Model607, 608 & 609 2O 28 30 o d 4 9 J / / 38
Model607, 608 & 609 REF. PART NO. NO. 1 716-0231 2 721-0338 3 711-1431 4 741-0340 5 736-0495 6 717-1362 7 717-1383 8 750-1234 9 718-0228 10 741-0525 11 719-0394 12a 736-0336 12b 736-0337 12c 736-9349 13 736-0519 14 741-0336 15 741-0337 16 _750-1238 17 611-0133 18 618-0424 19 661-0006 20 710-1325 21 710-1206 22 717-0678 23 1732-0863 24 1741-0862 25 _761-0202 26 _711-1430 27 716-0108 28 717-1464 29 719-0391A 736-0723 DESCRIPTION E-ring, .75 Seal, .75 x 1.0 x .125 Drive Shaft Sleeve Bearing, .75 x .1.0 x 1.
Models607, 608 & 609 (w/ ElectricPTO) 36 48 4O _6 43 -- 46-inch Deck 42-inch Deck 1 4O
Models607, 608 & 609 REE 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 PART NO. 683-0450 710-0520 710-0831 710-1236 710-3144 712-0229 712-0431 712-3004A 712-3017 714-0470 732-0384 732-0991A 736-0140 736-3010 738-0372A 748-0415A 756-0627B 756-1208 783-0891B 683-0297 710-3180 712-3010 732-6978 738-3056 710-3025 783-1003 DESCRIPTION Engagement Plate Assembly Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 5.5 Hex Head Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .875 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.
Models607, 608 & 609 (w/Manual PTO) 13 32 16 9 30 9 27 26 56 15 46-inch -- Deck 48 48 54 5J ¢ Refer to Don page 46. * Refer to B on page 44.
Models607, 608 & 609 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 I 29 30 31 PART NO.
Models607, 608 & 609 35 * Refer to B on page 42. t Found on models equipped with an electric PTO only. :1:Found on models equipped with a manual PTO only.
Models607, 608 & 609 REF. PART NO. NO. 1 16606 2 518-0565 1756-0980 3 1683-0198D 4 683-0254 5 736-0140 6 710-0520 7 710-0528 8 710-0604A 9 710-0751 10 710-1238 11 710-1260A 12 710-3151 13 712-0337 14 712-0417A 15 712-0431 16 712-3004A 17 712-3006 18 712-3027 19 714-0470 20 716-3020 21 717-1553A 22 !726-0233 23 731-1032B 24 731-2486 25 26 27 28 732-0306 732-0470A 734-O973 736-0105 DESCRIPTION Retainer Hook Spindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia.
Models607, 608 & 609 4 19 I 27 46-inchDeckBrakeAssembly J" J 14 , t Refer to g on page 42. 18 _'_. :I:Found on models equipped with a manual PTO only. _... * A single-pulley spindle (618-0240A) is found in this _ location on models with a manual PTO. "_ 46 , i _'_ "'_ .
Models607, 608 & 609 REF. PART NO, NO. 1 16606 2 17982 3 618-0240A 756-1187 4 618-0241 756-0603 5 683-0254 6 683-0265C 7 710-0167 8 710-0344 9 710-0501 10 710-0514 11 710-0528 12 710-0599 13 710-0650 14 710-0703 15 710-0751 16 710-1260A 17 712-0271 18 712-0417A 19 712-0431 20 712-3006 21 712-3027 22 714-0470 23 717-1553A 24 726-0233 25 731-1032B 26 1732-0306 27 ;732-0594A 710-0578 29 734-0973 736-0105 DESCRIPTION Retainer Hook Spindle Reinforcement Plate Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
