Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustment • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A OF O AL Automatic Lawn Tractor- Model Series 605 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ....................................................... Safe Operation Practices ................................... Setting UpYour Lawn Tractor ............................ Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
.................................................... GeneralOperation: 14.Watchfor traffic whenoperatingnearor crossing roadways.This machineis not intendedfor useon anypublic roadway. 15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influenceof alcoholor drugs. 16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight. 17.Nevercarry passengers. 18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse. Back up slowly.Alwayslookdownand behindbefore and whilebackingto avoida back-overaccident. 19.Slowdownbeforeturning.
Thissymbolpoints outimportant safety instructions which,if notfollowed,could endanger thepersonal i safetyand/orproperty ofyourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructions inthismanualbeforeattempting to I operatethismachine. I Failuretocomplywith theseinstructions may i resultin personal injury. Whenyouseethis symbol. Slope Operation: Do Not: Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto loss of controland tip-overaccidentswhich can resultin severeinjuryor death.All slopesrequireextracaution.
Service 10.Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the machinewhilethe engine isrunning. 1. Neverrun an engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilated 11.Grasscatchercomponents and the discharge area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an coverare subjectto wearand damagewhich could odorless,and deadlygas. exposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be thrown. 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain Forsafety protection,frequentlycheckcomponents the blade(s)and all movingparts havestopped.
NOTE:This OperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product specificationsfor variousmodels.Characteristicsand featuresdiscussedand/orillustratedin this manualmay not be applicableto all models.MTDLLCreservesthe right to changeproductspecifications,designsand equipment withoutnotice and withoutincurringobligation. RubberBoot Attaching the Battery Cables NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos. (+). Thenegativebatteryterminalis markedNeg. (-).
Shipping Brace Removal f WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace. • TractOr Locatethe shippingbrace,ifpresent,and accompanyingwarningtag foundon the rightside of the mower, betweenthe dischargechuteand thecuttingdeck. See Figure2. • Whileholdingthe dischargechute with yourleft hand, removethe shippingbracewith your righthandby graspingitbetweenyour thumband indexfingerand rotatingitclockwise.
Attaching The Seat Seatstyles vary bytractormodeland thereare three differentstyles available: • StandardAdjustment • QuickAdjustment& • KnobAdjustment If the seatfor yourtractordid notcome attached,referto Figure4, Figure5, and Figure6 to identifyyourtractor's seat styleand followthe applicableinstructionsbelowto attachit. Figure 4 WARNING NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsare eitherfastened to the tractorseat'spivot bracketwith a plastictie, or mountedbackwardto the pivot bracket.
NOTE: Referto Mulching on page 19for moredetailed information. LaWn Tractor If you'dpreferto operatethe cuttingdeck withoutmulching, simplyremovethe mulch plugby unthreadingthe plasticwing nutwhich fastensit to the cuttingdeck.This will allowthe clippingsto dischargeout of the discharge openingduringoperation.See Figure7.
Know Your Lawn Tractor G H NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHTor LEFT side of the tractor is observed J B from operator's position.
Throttle Control f Lever Thethrottlecontrol leveris locatedon the rightside of thetractor'sdash panel.This levercontrolsthe speed of the engineand,on somemodels,when pushedall theway forward,the chokecontrol also.Whenset in a givenposition,the throttlewill maintaina uniformengine speed.See Figure9. Fast Position Choke__-_). Position Fast Position Operating Your LaWn IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthetractorwith the cutting deck engaged,be certainthat the throttleleveris always in the FAST(rabbit)position.
f "_ "-\ BATT. OIL Ammeter Theammetermeasuresthe electricaloutput of the engine'schargingsystem.Undernormaloperating conditions,with engineat full throttle,the ammetershould indicatepositivecharge. /z Electric [ /// Tractor ii_i_i i iii_ii iii_iII ii!iii_i_ _IIIi i_i Equipped) Toengagethe powerto the cuttingdeck or other (separatelyavailable)attachmentson modelsequipped with an electric PTO,pull outwardon the PTO(Blade Engage)knob.
Parking Brake Button Safety Toset the parkingbrake,fully depressthe brakepedal and pushthe parkingbrakebutton in. Holdthe button in whiletaking yourfoot off the brakepedal.Both the parkingbuttonand the brake pedalwill then staydepressed. To releasethe parkingbrake, depressthe brakepedal slightly. The parkingbrakebuttonwill then returnto its originalposition. • The enginewill automaticallyshutoff if the operator leavesthe seat beforeengagingtheparkingbrake.
f G Reverse .Push Button indicator Light AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH Reverse Caution Mode Position Stop Position © Start Position • GO UP AND DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDENTURNS. • DO NOT OPERATETHE UNITWHERE IT COULDSLIP OR TIP. • IF MACHINE STOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILLSLOWLY. • DO NOT MOWWHEN CHILDRENOR OTHERSARE AROUND. • NEVER CARRYCHILDREN,EVENWITH BLADESOFF. • LOOK DOWNAND BEHINDBEFOREAND WHILE BACKING.
,_ away from the discharge opening WARNING: Keep hands and feet Stopping the Engine of the cutting deck. ,_ WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, discon- NOTE:Thedeck wheelsare an anti-scalpfeatureof the deck and are not designedto supportthe weightof the cuttingdeck. A _ nect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine.
4. Tomovein reverse,placethe shiftleverin the REVERSEposition,checkthat thearea behindis clearthen slowlydepressthe drivepedal. Disengagethecruise controlusingone of the following methods: Driving On Slopes 2. Lightlydepressthe drivepedal. Referto the SLOPEGAUGEon page3 to help determineslopeswhereyou mayoperatethe tractorsafely. Operating Your Lawn _ inclineswithDo a slope in excess WARNING" not mow on of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10feet).
Thefollowinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeck with yourtractor: _ pattern to avoid of ARNING: Plan discharge your mowing materials toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward i ii i i ii iiiii iiii _I 0 perat in g Your LaWn the operator. • Do not mowat high groundspeed,especiallyif a mulchkit or grass collectoris installed.
Front To Rear Thefront of the cuttingdeck issupportedbya stabilizer bar that canadjustedto levelthe deck from frontto rear. Thefront of the deck shouldbe between1/4-inchand 3/8-inch lowerthanthe rear of the deck.Adjustif necessary as follows: 1. With the tractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,place the deck liftleverin the top notch(highestposition) and rotatethe blade nearestthe dischargechute so that itis paraIMwith the tractor. Tract 2.
_ just the brakes while the engine ARNING: Never attempt to ad- is running. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. If the tractordoesnot cometo a completestop whenthe brakepedal iscompletelydepressed,or ifthe tractor's rearwheelscan roll with the parkingbrakeapplied,the brakeis inneed of adjustment,Thebrakedisc can be foundon the rightsideof thetransmissionin the rear of the tractor.Adjustif necessaryas follows: 1.
Seat Adjustment Quick Adjust Seat (If so equipped) ,__ Your LaWn machine, make sureoperating the seat this is WARNING" Before engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop. Toadjustthe positionof the seat on modelsequipped with a seatadjustmentlever,movethe leverto the left and slidethe seat forwardor rearward.Referto the SettingUp YourLawnTractorsection.Makesureseat is lockedinto positionbeforeoperatingthe tractor.
Adjustthe drag links so that equal lengthsare threaded intothe balljointon the left and rightside: 1. Loosenthejamnut foundon the drag linkat the rear of the ball joint.See Figure19. 2. Removehex nuton thetop of balljoint.See Figure19. 3. Threadthe balljoint towardthejam nut to shortenthe drag link. Threadtheball jointawayfrom thejamnut to lengthenthe drag link. 4. Replacehex nutand retightenthejamnut after proper adjustmentis achieved.
Performthe abovestepsin the oppositeorder afteroil has finisheddraining. 6. Refillthe enginewith newmotoroil as instructedin the EngineOperator/OwnerManualpackedwith your unit. IMPORTANT:Referto the EngineOperator/Owner Manualpackedwith yourunit for informationregardingthe quantityand properweight of motoroil. Air Cleaner Servicethe pre-cleaner,if soequipped,and cartridge/air cleanerelementas instructedin the EngineOperator/ OwnerManualpackedwith your unit.
f Deck Wash System TM Yourtractor'sdeck may be equippedwith a waterporton its surfaceas part of itsdeck wash system. Use the DeckWashSystemTM to rinsegrassclippings fromthe deck'sundersideand preventthe buildupof corrosivechemicals.Completethe followingstepsAFTER EACHMOWING: .... 1. Drivethe tractorto a level,dear spoton yourlawn, nearenoughto a water sillcock(spigot)for your gardenhoseto reach.
5. Lookingat the cuttingdeck from theleft sideof the tractor,locatethe deck supportpin on the rearleft sideof the deck. See Figure23. Charging If the tractorhas not beenput into usefor an extended periodof time,chargethe batterywith an automotive-type 12-voltchargerfora minimumof one hour at six amps. 6. Pull the deck supportpin outwardto releasethe deck from thedeck lift arm. WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging.
S Cutting Blades f 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. WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade spindles for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immediately if damaged.
, ,__ i ioto°i°g WARNING Be sure to shutthe engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removingthe belt(s). Carefullyloosen,butdo not remove,the deck idler pulleys. 5. Removethedeck belt fromaroundall pulleys,including the deck idler pulleysand the electricPTOclutch(units with electricPTO).
f Left Hand Engine Pulley 42" Deck Spindle Pulley Right Hand Spindle Pulley Tractor Idler Pulleys Figure 26 46" Deck Belt Cover Idler Pulleys Figure 27 46" Deck (Electric PTO) Electric PTO Clutch o 0 idler Pulleys Figure 28 29
Cleanand lubricatethe tractoras instructed in Section Followthe instructions in the Service, Storage & Specifications sectionof the EngineOperator/Owner Manualfor properenginecare priorto storingyourtractor. 6: MAiNTAiNiNGYOUR LAWNTRACTORon page 19 of this manualbeforestoringfor an extendedperiod. WARNING: Never store the an approvedDrain containeroutdoors, WARNING" fuel only into away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool.
DOHOTMOWWHENCNiLCHEH OROTHERS AREAROUND • NEVERCANNY CHILDREN EVER WiTHRLDN_R} OFF. • LOOKDOWNANDBCHINUBEFCHE ANDWHILE BUCKING. • MOWIHGIN REVERSE iS NOTRECOMMENDED. NOTE: aN BOTH MODES, WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT,ENGINE WILL WARNING This symbol points out importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed,could endangerthe personal safety and/or property of yourselfand others. Read and follow all instructionsin this manual beforeattemptingto operate this machine.
Pro bl e m Ca use Enginefails to start I Remedy 1 PTOengaged. 1 PlacePTOknob(or lever)in 2. Sparkplugw re(s)disconnected. 3 Fueltank empy t or stalefuel. 4 Chokenot actvated 2. Connectwire(s) to spark plug(s). 3• F tankwth c ean fresh gaso ne 4. Pullout the CHOKEcontrol (if so I I I Trou e Shootin I disengaged(OFF)position. " ' equipped)or placethe throttle I control inCHOKEposition. I 5. Faultysparkplug, 5. Clean,adjust gap,or replace I 6. Blockedfuel line. 6.
Problem Engineoverheats Cause !i Engine oi! levellow. 21 Air flow restricted. 2 c eangrass clippingsand debiis fromaroundthe engines €00!ing fins and blowerhousing. ..... Enginehesitates at high RPM idles poorly 1. Sparkplug(s)gap tooclose, Mower will not ohgrass (If Equipped) 1 ' Sparkpug(s)foued fautyorgap to0 wide_ rou 1' Repacesparkpug(s)Setpug(s) t gap: 1. Cuttingblade looseor unbalanced. Replaceair cleanercartr dgdele: mentor cleanpre:cleaner if So equipped. 1. Tightenbladeand spindle.
Model Series 605 Modelsw/Manually .............
Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 710-1268t Screw,#10-16x.375 2 712-04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF 3 712-04064t Nut, FlangeLock, 1/4-20 4 720-0309At 5 Ref. No. 31 PartNo. Description 783-1010A Adjust.Brkt, Lift (ModelX605H) 783-0677 Adjust.Brkt., Lift 32 783-1489A MountingBracket,Seat SeatAdjusterGrip 33 710-0227 Screw,#8-18x.50 726-0201t Nut, Speed,.
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Fief. No, PartNo. Description 1 710-04095 Hex Screw,3/8-16, 1.00,Gr5 2 710-0514 Hex Screw,3/8-16, 1.00,Gr5 3 710-0643 Hex Screw,5/16-18,1.00,Gr5 4 711-1408 Link, Drag, RH 5 711-1409A Link, Drag, LH 6 712-0214 7 712-04065 Nut, FlangeLock,3/8-16,Grf 8 712-0459 9 712-3004A Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,Gr5 10 712-0240 11 717-1550E Gear,Steering,11/90Ratio 12 717-1554 13 723-0448A Ball Joint,7/16-20,Lock 14 736-3004 Washer,Fiat,.406x .875x .105 15 736-3084 Washer,Fiat,.51x 1.12x.
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Fief. No. Part No. Ref. No. Description Part No. Description 1 710-0726 Screw,5/16-12x.750 22 731-04217 ParkingBrakeButton 2 710-0599 Self-tappingScrew,1/4-20x.5 23 736-0176 FiatWasher,.265x .938x 1.20 3 710-0751 Hex CapScrew,1/4-20x.
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Fief. No. PartNo. Description Fief. No. Part No. Description 1 17840 MountingBracket,Transaxle 42 783-04360 Bracket,Shift, F-N-R 2 725-04039 Switch,Interlock 43 783-04442 IdlerBracket,CenterDouble 3 17962 Plate,Switch 44 647-0031B ControlAssembly,Brake 4 647-04020 LeverAssembly,Shift 45 647-0032A ControlAssembly,Speed 5 710-0607 Screw,5/16-18,0.500 46 683-0266 PedalAssembly 6 710-0726 Screw,5/16-12,0.750 47 710-0650 Screw,5/16-18,0.875 7 710-0809 Screw,1/4-20, 1.
iVlodel Series 605 Ref. No. PartNo. -- = 83 656-04015 PulleyAss'y,VariableSpeed 84 683-04129 Bracket,Pulley 85 710-0627 86 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20,.625 87 718-04012 Cup,Bearing 88 736-0362 Washer,Flat 89 741-0600 Ball Bearing • 90 _ 783-04722 1-800-800-7310, i or visit www.mtdproducts.com. L Screw,5/16-24,.750 SwitchBracket,ParkingBrake 91 736-0242 Washer,Bell,.340x.872x.060 92 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16, GrF 93 710-0599 Screw,1/4-20x.500 94 736-0430 FlatWasher,.
Kohler Courage Briggs & Stratton V-Twin (for choke) Illustrated Parts List To order replacement )arts, call the Custome Service Line at 1-800-800-7310, or visit www.mtdproducts.com. Ref. No, PartNo. Description Ref. No. PartNo. Description 1 710-0227 AB Screw#8-18x 0.5 15 751-0617B SingleInlet Muffler 2 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20x 0.5 16 751-10047 ExhaustPipe 3 710-0726 AB Screw5/16-12x 0.5 17 710-1315 Screw,3/8-16x 1.
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Fief. No. PartNo. Description Fief. No. PartNo. Description 1 17962 Plate,Switch 28 747-04470 2 647-04036 LeverAssembly,Engagement 29 748-0415B Spacer,.385ID x .635OD x 1.54 3 714-0145 ClickPin 30 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18x.750 4 710-0224 Screw,#10-16,0.500 31 756-04207 Pulley,Engine,3.39 x 6.12 Dia. 5 710-0276 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18,1.00 32 783-04467 Stop Bracket,Deck-Up 6 732-04248 ExtensionSpring,.38 ODx 3.
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Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 732-0614 Ring,Wire 2 716-0231 Ring, E Type,.750 3 736-0336" FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.030 736-0337" FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.040 736-0349" FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.020 4 736-0335 Washer,Thrust.635x 1.26x.06 5 710-1325 Self-tappingScrew,1/4-20x 1.625 6 719-04017 UpperHousing 7 711-1109 inputShaft 8 741-0335 NeedleBearing,.625x.813x.495 9 717-1464 14-toothBevelPinion 10 716-0108 RetainingRing,.437 11 741-0340 SleeveBearing,.75x.l.0 x 1.
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Ref. No. PartNo. Ref. No. Description Part No. Description 1 17116 BrakeAssembly,Deck 35 732-0944 Spring,Extension,.75 ODx 6.75 2 17258E RH Belt Cover,Deck46" 36 734-0973 Wheel, Deck5.0 x 1.38 3 618-0240A SpindleAssembly,5.00 Dia. 37 736-0119 Washer,Lock,5/16 4 618-04134B SpindleAss'y,DoublePulley 38 736-0211 Washer,Fiat,.285x 1.25x .06 5 683-0254B HangerBracketAssembly 39 736-0270 Washer,Bell,.265 x.75x .062 6 683-04254 DeckWeldment 40 736-0418A Washer,Fiat,.34 x 2.
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardandMTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your 2006 lawn mower.In California,new lawnmowermust be designed,builtand equippedto meet the State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc must warrantthe EECSon yourlawn mowerfor the periodof time listedbelow providedthere has beenno abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respect to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanshipfor a periodof two (2) years commencingon the date of original purchaseand will, at its option,repairor replace,freeof charge,any part foundto be defectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.
