MTD 13AP625K730 Owner’s Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

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Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor- Model Series 620

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READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyuniiprovedforest-covered,brush- coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any). If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby theoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORMNO.769-02964

12/13/2006

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 ........................................................ 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setting UpYour Lawn Tractor ............................ 8

Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... 12

Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 20

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOURNEW EQUIPMENT,please locatethe model plateon the equipmentandcopy the

informationtothe sample modelplate providedtothe right. Youcan locatethe model plate by looking under the seat. This

informationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb site,to obtain assistancefrom theCustomerSupport Depart-

ment,orwhen contacting an authorizedservice dealer.

Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 22

Off-Season Storage / Attachments ................. 28

Safety Labels .................................................... 29

Troubleshooting ................................................ 30

Replacement Parts ........................................... 32

Model Number

www.mtdproducts,com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O= BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-220-4683

800-800-7310

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficulty assemblingthis product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this unit,youcanseek helpfromthe experts.Choosefrom the options below:

1. Visit www.mtdproducts.com.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. The engine manufacturer isresponsibleforall engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica- tions,warranty and service. Pleasereferto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual,packedseparatelywith your unit, for moreinformation.

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Operation

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehicle compo- nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this manual.As with anytypeof power equipment,carelessnessor error on the part of the operator can

result in seriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Thissymbol points

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if notfollowed, could

i endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property ofyourself and others.

I Readand follow all i instructionsinthis man-

i ualbeforeattempting to i operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

these instructionsmay

resultin personalinjury.

i Whenyou see this

symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING

Your

i Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

I to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

inthis manual

Children

1. Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatoris not alertto thepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoften

attractedto themachineandthemowingactivity. Theydo notunderstandthedangers.Neverassume

thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

a. Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandin

watchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan theoperator.

b. Bealertandturnmachineoff ifa childenters

thearea.

c. Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindand

downfor smallchildren.

d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)

shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously injuredorinterferewithsafemachineoperation.

e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,doorways,shrubs,treesorother objectsthatmayblockyourvisionof achild whomayrunintothemachine.

f. Toavoid back-overaccidents, always

disengagethe cuttingblade(s) before shiftingintoReverse.Ifequipped,the

"Reverse CautionMode"shouldnotbe usedwhenchildrenor others are around.

g. Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunning

engines.Theycansufferburnsfroma hot muffler.

h. Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto

preventunauthorizedoperation.

2. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate themachine.Children14yearsoldandovershould readand understandtheoperationinstructionsand safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya parent.

Operation

Safe Handlingof Gasoline:

1. Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamageuse

extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis

extremely flammableand the vapors areexplo- sive. Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasoline

isspilledonyourselfor yourclotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer. b. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleorona

truckor trailerbedwithaplasticliner.Always placecontainersonthegroundawayfrom yourvehiclebeforefilling.

c. Whenpractical,removegas-powered

equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refuelit ontheground.Ifthis isnotpossible,then

refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwitha portablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline

dispensernozzle.

d. Keepthenozzlein contactwiththerimof

thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

e. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand

othersourcesofignition.

f. Neverfuelmachineindoors. g. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhilethe

engineishot or running.Allowenginetocool atleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

h. Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltanktonomore

than1/2inchbelowbottomoffillerneckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.

i. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

j. If gasolineisspilled,wipe itoff theengine

andequipment.Moveunittoanotherarea. Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

k. Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeof

grass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up.Clean upoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuel

soakeddebris.

I. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainer

insidewherethereisanopenflame,spark orpilotlightason a waterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryerorothergas appliances.

m. Allowa machinetocoolatleastfiveminutes

beforestoring.

GeneralOperation:

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandinthemanual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe placefor futureandregularreferenceandforordering

replacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheir properoperation. Knowhowtostopthe machineanddisengagethem

quickly.

3, Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsold tooperate

this machine.Children14yearsoldandovershould

readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand

safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbyaparent.

4. Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithout

properinstruction.

5. To helpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,

keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat least 75feetfromthemachinewhileitis inoperation.Stop

machineifanyoneentersthearea.

6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

be used.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toys, andotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbepickedup andthrownbytheblade(s).Thrownobjectscancause seriouspersonalinjury.

7. Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeof

materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawallor

obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto

ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

8. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring

operationandwhile performingan adjustmentor

repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.

9. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting

slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandjewelry canbecaughtinmovableparts.Neveroperatethis

machinein barefeetorsandals.

10.Beawareofthemowerandattachmentdischarge directionanddonotpointitatanyone.Donotoperate themowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentiregrass catcherin itsproperplace.

11.Donotputhandsor feetnearrotatingpartsor under thecuttingdeck.Contactwiththeblade(s)can

amputatehandsandfeet.

12.A missingor damageddischargecovercan cause bladecontactorthrownobjectinjuries.

13.Stop theblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks, or roadsandwhilenotcuttinggrass.

14.Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearor crossing roadways.Thismachineisnotintendedforuseon anypublic roadway.

15.Donotoperatethe machinewhileundertheinflu- enceof alcoholordrugs.

16.Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.

17.Nevercarrypassengers.

18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverse. Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore andwhilebackingtoavoida back-overaccident.

19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationandexcessive speed.

20.Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine andwaituntiltheblade(s)cometoa completestop beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass, uncloggingchute,removinganygrassor debris,or makinganyadjustments.

21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set

parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore dismounting.

22.Useextracare whenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoa trailerortruck.Thisunit shouldnot

bedrivenupor downramp(s),becausethe unit couldtip over,causingseriouspersonalinjury.The unitmustbepushedmanuallyon ramp(s)toloador unloadproperly.

23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do nottouch.

24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen- ingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor pulled fromthe unit,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe brakepedalcompletelyandshift intoneutralbefore attemptingtostartengine.

26.Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidential grassofa heightnomorethan10".Donotattemptto mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture) or pilesof dryleaves.Drygrassorleavesmay contacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe mowerdeckpresentingapotentialfirehazard.

27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor thismachinebythemachinemanufacturer.Read, understandandfollowallinstructionsprovidedwith

theapprovedaccessoryorattachment.

28.Dataindicatesthat operators,age60 yearsand above,are involvedin a largepercentageofriding mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould evaluatetheirabilitytooperatethe ridingmower safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousinjury.

29.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactyour customerservicerepresentativefor assistance.

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WARNING

Thissymbol points out importantsafety instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could endangerthe personal

safety and/or property ofyourself and others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man- ual before attemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay result in personalinjury. Whenyou seethis

symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and follow thewarnings

and instructions

inthis manual

Operation

This symbol points out important safety

instructionswhich, if notfollowed, could

endangerthe personal

i safety and/or property

of yourself and others.

Readandfollow all =nstructionsinthis man-

ualbefore attempting to

I operate this machine. I Failureto comply with

i these instructions may i resultin personalinjury.

Whenyou seethis symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING

Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland tip-overaccidentswhichcanresultin severeinjuryor death.All slopesrequireextracaution.If youcannot backuptheslopeor if youfeel uneasyonit,donotmow

it. Foryour safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartof

thismanualtomeasureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunit onaslopedor hillyarea.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15 degreesasshownontheslopegauge,do notoperate thisunitonthatareaorseriousinjurycouldresult.

DO:

1. Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exercise extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

2. Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine. Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

3. Useslowspeed.Choosealowenoughspeed settingso thatyouwillnothaveto stopor shiftwhile ontheslope.Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven thoughthebrakesarefunctioningproperly.Always keepmachineingearwhengoingdownslopesto takeadvantageofenginebrakingaction.

4. Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

5. Useextracare withgrasscatchersorotherat- tachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe

machine.

6. Keepall movementon the slopesslowand gradual. Donotmakesuddenchangesin speedordirection. Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethe front

ofthemachineto liftand rapidlyflipoverbackwards whichcouldcauseseriousinjury.

7. Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.If tireslose traction,disengagethe blade(s)andproceedslowly straightdowntheslope.

Do Not:

1. Do notturn on slopesunlessnecessary;then,turn slowlyandgraduallydownhill,ifpossible.

2. Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments. Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif awheelisover theedgeofacliff,ditch,or ifan edgecavesin.

3. Do nottry to stabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot ontheground.

4. Do notuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.

5. Do notmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncould causesliding.

6. Do notshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill.Over-speed- ingmaycausetheoperatortolosecontrolofthe machineresultingin seriousinjuryordeath.

7. Do nottow heavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loaded dumpcart, lawnroller,etc.)on slopesgreaterthan

5 degrees.Whengoingdown hill,the extraweight tendsto pushthetractorandmaycauseyou toloose control.(e.g.tractormayspeedup,brakingandsteer- ingabilityarereduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand

causetractorto overturn).

Towing:

1. Towonlywithamachinethathasa hitchdesignedfor towing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe hitchpoint.

2. Followthe manufacturersrecommendationforweight limitsfor towedequipmentandtowingonslopes.

3. Neverallowchildrenorothersin oron towedequip- ment.

4. Onslopes,theweightof thetowedequipmentmay causelossoftractionandlossof control.

5. Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

6. Do notshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill.

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warn=ngs

and instructions

in this manual

Service

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilated area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless,anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain theblade(s)andallmovingpartshavestopped.

Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe

engineto preventunintendedstarting.

3. Periodicallychecktomakesurethe bladescometo completestopwithinapproximately(5) fiveseconds afteroperatingthebladedisengagementcontrol.Ifthe bladesdo notstopwithinthethis timeframe,yourunit shouldbe servicedprofessionallybyanauthorized

MTDServiceDealer.

4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas itissubjectedto wearduringnormaloperation.Adjustandserviceas

required.

5. Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsat frequentintervalsfor propertightness.Also,visually inspectblade(s)fordamage(e.g.,excessivewear, bent,cracked). Replacetheblade(s)withtheoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only, listedinthismanual."Useof partswhichdonotmeet theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorwear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

7. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

8. Nevertamperwiththe safetyinterlocksystemorother safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

9. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine, disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainst theengine.Thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany damage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingand operating.

10.Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsor repairstothe machinewhilethe engineisrunning.

11.Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge coveraresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown. Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper performanceandcompromisesafety!"

12.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor over-speedtheengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.

13.Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

14.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,etc.toprotecttheenvironment.

Thissymbol points out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal safetyand/or property

ofyourself and others. Readandfollow all

instructionsin this man- ual before attemptingto

operatethis machine. Failureto complywith

these instructionsmay

result in personalinjury.

When yousee this

symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warn=ngs

and instructions

in this manual

Use extreme care

henhandling

gaso nelGasoline

extremely flammable and the vapors are

explosive: Never fuel machine indoors

or while the engine

is hotor running:

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars;pipes,and

other sOurceS of ignition:

NOTE:ThisOperatorsManualcoversa rangeof prod- uctspecificationsforvariousmodels.Characteristics

andfeaturesdiscussedand/orillustratedin thismanual maynotbeapplicableto allmodels.MTDLLCreserves

therighttochangeproductspecifications,designs andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurring obligation.

Attaching the Battery Cables

NOTE: If thesecablesarealreadyattached,ignore thesestepsand proceedto"Gas& Oil Fill-Up."

NOTE: ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+). Thenegativebatteryterminalis markedNeg.(-).

Thepositivecable(heavyredwire)is securedtothe positivebatteryterminal(+)witha hexboltandhex nutatthefactory.Makecertainthatthe rubberboot coverstheterminaltohelpprotectit fromcorrosion.

Removethehexboltandwingnut(orhexnut)from thenegativecable.SeeFig.3-1.

Removetheblackplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthe negativebatteryterminalandattachthenegative cable(heavyblackwire)tothenegativebattery terminal(-) withthebolt andwingnut(orhexnut).

4. Makecertainthehold-downstrapisinpositionover thebattery,securingitinplace.

NOTE: If thebatteryis putintoserviceafterthe dateshownon topof battery,chargethebatteryas

instructedin themaintenancesectionofthismanual priortooperatingthetractor.

Gas and Oil Fill-up

Thegasolinetank islocatedunderthehoodandhasa capacityof3 gallons.Donotoverfill.

Rubber Boot

Figure 3=1

NOTE: This Operators

Manual Coversa range ofprOduCtSpecifications

for variousmodels.

Characteristicsand

features disCussed

and/or illustrated

this manual may not be

applicable to all modelsl

MTD LLC reservesthe righttOchangeproduct

specifiCationsldesigns

and equipmentwithout notice andwithout incur-

ting oblieation ,,

_ WARNING:Useextremecare when

Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoilasinstructed in theseparateEngineOperator/OwnerManualpacked withyourtractor.Readinstructionscarefully.

IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwith motoroil in theengine.However,youMUSTchecktheoillevel beforeoperating.Becarefulnotto overfill.

handling gasoline. Gasolineis extremely flammableand the vapors are explosive.

Neverfuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish

cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other

sources of ignition.

Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING:Makesure the riding mower's

engine is off, removetheignition key,and set theparking brakebefore removing the shipping brace.

Locatetheshippingbrace,ifpresent,andaccom- panyingwarningtagfoundontherightsideofthe mower,betweenthe dischargechuteandthecutting deck.SeeFig.3-2.

Whileholdingthe dischargechutewithyourleft hand,removetheshippingbracewithyourright handbygraspingitbetweenyourthumbandindex fingerandrotatingitclockwise.

WARNING:Theshipping brace, used

Figure 3=2

for packaging purposes only, must be removedanddiscarded before operating your riding mower.

WARNING:Themowing deck is capable

of throwing objects. Failureto operate the riding mower without thedischarge cover in theproper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or

property damage.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

Setting Up

WARNING

Make sure the riding mower's engine is

off, remove the igni-

tion key, and set the

parkingbrake before removing the shipping

Figure 3-3

If thesteeringwheelforyourtractordidnotcome attached,thehardwareforattachingithasbeenpacked withinthesteeringwheel,beneaththesteeringwheel cap.Carefullypryoffthesteeringwheelcapand

removethehardware. NOTE:Thereare differentstylesof steeringwheelcaps

available.Stylesvary by model.

With the wheels of the tractor pointingstraight forward, placethesteeringwheeloverthesteering

shaft.

2. Placethewasheroverthesteeringshaftandsecure withthehexbolt.See Fig.3-3.

3. Placethesteeringwheelcapoverthecenterofthe steeringwheeland pushdownwarduntilit "clicks" intoplace.

brace.

The shipping brace,

used for packaging purposes only, must

be removed and

discarded before operating your riding

mower.

The mowing deck is capableof throwing

objects. Failure to operatethe riding

mower without the

discharge cover in the proper operating

positioncould result in serious personal

injuryand/or property

damage.

WARNING

Before operatingthis machine,make sure

the seat is engaged in

the seat stop, stand

behindthe machine and pull back on seat

untilfully engaged intostop.

Attaching The Seat

Seatstylesvarybytractormodelandtherearethree differentstylesavailable:

• StandardAdjustment QuickAdjustment&

• KnobAdjustment

If theseatforyourtractordidnotcomeattached, referto Fig.3-4,Fig.3-5,andFig.3-6to identifyyour tractor'sseatstyleandfollowthe applicableinstructions

belowto attachit. NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsareeitherfastened

tothetractorseat'spivotbracketwitha plastictie,or mountedbackwardtothepivotbracket.Ineithercase, freethe seatfromitsshippingpositionand removethe twohexscrews(or knobs,onmodelsso equipped)from thebottomof seatbeforeproceedingwithapplicable

instructionsbelow. Standard Adjustment Seat

1. Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof theseat)insidetheslotopeningsintheseatpivot bracket.SeeFig.3-4.

2. Slidethe seatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthepivotbracket withtheremainingtwoholesintheseat'sbase.

3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith thetwohexscrewsremovedearlier.SeeFig.3-4.

Quick Adjustment Seat NOTE:Ifyour seatwas shippedmountedbackwardson

theseatpivotbracket,pulloutthe tabfoundonthe seat stopandholditopenwhileslidingtheseatoff theseat pivotbracket.SeeFig.3-5.

1. Lineuptheplasticseatspacerswiththeslotsinseat .................,

pivotbracket.

2. Slideseatinuntilfrontseatspacerengagestheseat stop.SeeFig.3-5.

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Figure 3-4

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Figure 3=5

_ ARNING:Beforeoperating this ma-chine, makesure the seat is engaged in

theseat stop, stand behind themachine

and pull back on seat until fully engaged

into stop.

Knob Adjustment Seat

1. Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof theseat)insidetheslotopeningsintheseatpivot bracket.Fig.3-6.

2. Slidethe seatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthepivotbracket withtheremainingtwoholesintheseat'sbase.

3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith thetwoknobsremovedearlier.SeeFig.3-6.

Figure 3=6

Setting the Gauge Wheels

Selecttheheightpositionofthecuttingdeckbyplacing thedeckliftleverinanyofthesix differentcuttingheight notchesonthe rightfender.

Adjustthedeckwheelssothattheyarebetween1A-inch and1/2-inchabovethegroundasfollows.

SettingUp

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Figure 3=7

identifying the Mulch Plug

(if so equipped)

On tractormodelssoequipped,a mulchplugcanbe foundwithinthecuttingdeck'sdischargeopening.

NOTE:Referto Mulching in the"OperatingYourLawn

Tractor"sectionofthismanualformoredetailedinforma- tion.

Tooperatethecuttingdeckwithoutmulching,simply

removethemulchplugbypivotingthedischargechuteup

and pullingthe plugoutward. Toreinstallplug:

• Locatetworectangularholesonthecuttingdeck surface.

Pivotthedischargechuteup toaccessthedeck

opening.SeeFig.3-7.

Insertthemulchplug,aligningthetopedgeofthe plugwiththedeckasshownin theFig.3-7.Makesure thenotchesontheplugareintheslotson the deck opening.

Lightlytapon the plugwith yourhandto assurethat thenotchesfitsnuglyunderthechutetabs.SeeFig.

3-7.

Tire Pressure

,_ WARNING:Keephands andfeetaway

Placethetractoron afirmand levelsurface,preferably pavement.Proceedas follows:

Referto Levelingthe DeckintheAdjustingYourLawn Tractorsectionofthis manualformoredetailedinstruc-

tionsregardingvariousdeckadjustments.

fromthedischargeopeningof thecutting deck.

Placethetractor'sdecklift handleinthe normally desiredmowingheightsetting,thencheckthegauge

wheelsforcontactorexcessiveclearancewiththe surfacebelow.

If thewheelscontactthesurfaceadjustasfollows: a. Raisethedecklifthandletoitshighestsetting.

b. Removethe reargaugewheelsbyremoving

thelocknutsand shoulderscrewswhich securethemtothedeck.

C. Removethe locknutsandshoulderscrews

whichsecurethefrontgaugewheelstothe deck.

d. Placethedeck lifthandleinthedesired

mowingheightsetting.

e. Inserttheshoulderscrewwiththereargauge

wheelintotheindexholethatleavesapproxi mately1/2"betweenthebottomofthewheel andthepavement.

f. Notethepositionofthe indexholeused;then

installtheotherreargaugewheelandthe frontballwheelsintothecorrespondingindex holeoftheothergaugewheelbrackets.

If thegaugewheelshaveexcessiveclearancewith thesurfacebelow,lowerthewheelsto theindex holethatprovidestheapproximate1/2"clearanceas

describedabove.

WARNING

_aximum tire

pressure under any circumstances is30

psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained

at all times.

Keep hands and

feet away from the discharge opening of

the cutting deck.

,_ WARNING:Maximum tirepressure under

Thetiresonyourunitmaybeover-inflatedforshipping purposes.Reducethetire pressurebeforeoperating thetractor.Recommendedoperatingtirepressureis approximately10p.s.iforthereartires& 14p.s.i,forthe fronttires.Checksidewallof tireformaximump.s.i.

any circumstances is 30psL Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.

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