OPERATOR'S MANUAL Transmatic Lawn Tractors Model Series 660 thru 679 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 forestcovered, 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 Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 7 Assembling your Lawn Tractor .......................................................................... 8 Know Your Lawn Tractor ................................................................................... 11 Operating 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. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch. 24. Checkoverhead clearances carefullybeforedriving underlowhangingtreebranches, wires,door openingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor pulledfromtheunit,whichcouldresultinserious injury. 25. Disengage allattachment clutches,depressthe brakepedalcompletely andshiftintoneutralbefore attempting tostartengine. 26. Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential grassofa heightnomorethan10".Donotattempt tomowthroughunusually tall,drygrass(e.g.
c. Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindand downforsmallchildren. d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s) shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously injuredor interferewithsafemachine operation. e. Useextremecarewhenapproaching blind corners,doorways, shrubs,treesorother objectsthatmayblockyourvisionofa child whomayrunintothemachine. f. Disengage thecuttingblade(s)before shiftinginreverse.The"No-Cut-In Reverse" featureisa remindernottocutinreverseand to help avoid back over accidents. Do not defeat it. g. g.
. 7. 8. 9. Replacetheblade(s)withtheoriginalequipment manufacturer's (O.EM.)blade(s)only,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipment specifications mayleadto improperperformance andcompromise safety!" Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorwear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe equipment is insafeworkingcondition. Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemor othersafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.
i"91 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING _ ,t ! "'''" """,," I I_ _'O/,. , "'_,_ON_ I , OR A FENCE POST " ",_uT"7-_-r_. ._ _ -u LINI _. , G4 O I 15 ° I_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). A dding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION1: ASSEMBLINGYOURLAWN TRACTOR IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward.
Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and seat it with your hand. Screws Steering Whee_p Hex Lock Cupped er __ Steering Bellow Manual Adjustment Seat Figure 2 Steering Shaft Figure I Seat Pivot Bracket Attaching The Seat @ There are two different seat pivot brackets used on this series of lawn tractor, a manual adjustment seat or a quick adjustment seat. See Figure 2 and 3 to identify which seat is on your unit.
Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings. Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total height of the grass or approximately 1-1/2 inches. Doing so will cause the clippings to clump up beneath the deck and not be mulched effectively. Maintain a stow ground speed to allow the grass clippings more time to effectively be mulched.
Removethehairpinclipandflatwasherfromthe bottomoftheadjustable liftlinkontheleftsideof thedeck.(Hairpinclipandflatwasherareonthe insideoftheliftlink.) Pulltheadjustableliftlinkoutofthedeckhanger channel.SeeFigure7.Turntheadjustable liftlink upordownasnecessary tolevelthedeck.Usually onlyoneortwoturnsare needed. Lift the seat. Remove the plastic cover from the negative terminal. Remove the hex bolt and nut from the negative (black) cable.
SpeedControl Lever Light Switch The speed control lever is located either on the console or on the right fender. See Figure 10. The speed control lever allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn tractor. To select the ground speed, depress clutch pedal. Move speed control lever out of the notches and backward to slow lawn tractor, forward to increase speed. When desired speed has been obtained, release lever in that position.
Beforetheunitcanbeshiftedintoreverseor ifthe operatorleavestheseat,theliftlevermustbeinthe BLADES STOPposition. Deck Lift Indicator (If Equipped) If so equipped, the deck lift indicator marks the position being used for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position desired, press the indicator lever outward, move it to the position immediately below the lift lever and release the indicator lever. See Figure 11.
Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent strain on the engine and to operate the cutting blades. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or Starting The Engine IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for your protection. The purpose of the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine from cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake pedal is depressed and the lift lever is in the BLADES STOP position.
GrassCollector Available NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure to use only factory authorized replacement bag. Grass Collector Model OEM-190-063 is available as optional equipment for lawn tractors with 38" and 42" decks. Grass Collector Model OEM-190-103 is available for lawn tractors with 46" decks. WARNING: Do not operate the cutting deck unless the discharge cover or entire grass catcher are in the proper operating position.
Check the adjustment by placing the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. The deck should move up and forward, allowing the belt to become loose. Start and test for disengagement. Repeat procedure as necessary. Stabilizer Shaft Assembly Disengagement /.o0 A Loosen Hex Bolt Figure 14 Brake Adjustment Disengagement Rod Stabilizer Shaft Assembly The brake is located by the right rear wheel inside the frame.
_Speed Control Lever Variable Speed ue Bracket Assembly Stop_od Back of Hairpin Clip and Flat Wa _ Rod Figure 16 Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park position). Hold the pedal in this position. Turn the engine off. After engine stops completely, release the clutchbrake pedal. Place speed control lever in second position. Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which secures the speed control link to the variable speed torque bracket assembly.
In front of the pivot bar, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance. Behind the pivot bar, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance. The measurement taken in front of the pivot bar should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the Reinsert the adjustment ferrule and temporarily secure it with the cotter pin removed earlier.
Wheels "_ The front wheels may be provided with optional grease fittings. The rear wheels must be removed from the axle for lubrication. Lubricate at least once a season with Steering Gears automotive multi-purpose grease. Pivot Points Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a season. Ball Joints The ball joints and drag link ends are permanently lubricated. Figure 19 Linkage Once a season lubricate all the pivot points on the clutch, brake and lift linkage with SAE 30 engine oil.
will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and could break, causing personal injury. The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. Reassembly When replacing blades, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with part number) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.
Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. Remove the belt keeper pins from the lower frame. See Figure 22. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way forward) position. Disconnect the stabilizer plate from the stabilizer shaft assembly by removing the hairpin clips and flat washers and sliding out the rod. Refer to Figure 13. CleanThe Battery Clean the battery by removing it from the unit and washing with a baking soda and water solution.
Swing the bracket toward the right so the belt can be removed from the transmission pulley. See Figure 25. Replace belt, and reassemble in reverse order. Adjust the speed control as instructed in adjustment section. NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt keeper pins are assembled in the same locations from which they were removed. See Figure 22. Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. Remove the belt keeper pins from the lower frame. See Figure 22. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.
Adjust the speed control as instructed in adjustment section. tlVa !b,e Speed Pulley Figure 27 Reassemble with a new belt, following instructions in reverse order. SECTION7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
SECTION8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Corrective Action Cause(s) Engine will not crank Safety switch button not depressed. Battery installed incorrectly. There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch pedal switch and the deck lift lever switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the buttons on each switch. The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire. Negative terminal is identified at the post by "NEG", "N" or "*".
SECTION 9: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT At the time of manufacture of lawn tractor, the following optional equipment is available. NOTE: These lawn tractors are not designed ground-engaging equipment (tillers, plows, etc.). NOTE: *Available through your local dealer or from Agri.Fab Inc., 303 W. Raymond Street, Sullivan, Illinois 61951. for Model No.
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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 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 materials or workmanship.
