Troy-Bilt V809P, V809H, Y809P Operator's Manual

O TRO BILT__

Operator's Manual

Pedal Drive Garden Tractor

Models V809H

Y809P

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 local or
state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California
the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the
service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

TROY-BILT® is a registered trademark owned by Garden Way Incorporated of Troy, New York.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10189C

(3/2001)

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content Page

Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3

Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 7

Tractor Set-up .................................................................................................... 8

Know Your Garden Tractor ................................................................................ 10

Operating Your Garden Tractor ......................................................................... 13

Making Adjustments .......................................................................................... 16

Maintaining Your Garden Tractor ....................................................................... 18

Service ............................................................................................................... 19

Off-Season Storage ........................................................................................... 24

Attachments & Accessories ............................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 25

Models V809H and Y809P Parts List ................................................................. 26

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.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the
model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an

authorized dealer.

You can locate the model number by looking beneath the seat. A sample model plate is explained below.
For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space

(Serial Number)

below.

(Model Number)

L kcO.OO.OOOC.S,°C

LEVELAND, OHIO 44136_

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

CALLINGCUSTOMERSUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or

maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Call 1- (330) 228-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support

representative. Please have your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call.
See previous section to locate this information. You wilt be asked to enter the serial number in
order to process your call.

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES

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.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this man-

ual. 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. Failure to

observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

California Proposition 65 Warning:

,_ WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain

or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to

assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
this machine. Children 14 years old and over
should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a parent.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.

5. To hetp avoid blade contact or a thrown object
injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets

at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,

bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could
be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown
objects can cause serious personal injury.

7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of
material 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 the operator.

8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation and while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown
objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to
the eyes.

9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-
fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and
jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never
operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.

10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not
operate the mower without the discharge cover or
entire grass catcher in its proper place.

11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s)
can amputate hands and feet.

12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause
blade contact or thrown object injuries.

13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.

14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways. This machine is not intended for use on
any public roadway.

15. Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.

16. Mow only indaylight or good artificial light.

17. Never carry passengers.

18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse.
Back up slowly. Always look down and behind
before and while backing to avoid a back-over

accident.

19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine
smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive
speed.

20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine
and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop
before removing grass catcher, emptying grass,
unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or
making any adjustments.

21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key before
dismounting.

22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not

be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit
could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The
unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or
unload properly.

23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea
burn.Donottouch.

24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,door

openingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor
pulledfromtheunit,whichcouldresultinserious

injury.

25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompletelyandshiftintoneutralbefore

attemptingtostartengine.

26.Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential
grassofaheightnomorethan10".Donotattempt

tomowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.,
pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassorleaves

maycontacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildupon
themowerdeckpresentingapotentialfirehazard.

27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
forthismachinebythemachinemanufacturer.

Read,understandandfollowallinstructions

providedwiththeapprovedaccessoryor
attachment.

28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand
above,areinvolvedina largepercentageofriding
mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower
safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothers
fromseriousinjury.

29.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis
manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactan

authorizedMTDServiceDealerforassistance.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and
tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot
back up the slope or if you feet uneasy on it, do not mow

it.

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of
this manual to measure slopes before operating this
unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than

15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not
operate this unit on that area or serious injury could

result.

DO:

1. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed
setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while
on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes
even though the brakes are functioning properly.
Always keep machine in gear when going down
slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

4. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for
wheel weights or counterweights to improve

stability.

5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of the

machine.

6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes inspeed or direction.

Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front
of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards

which could cause serious injury.

7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed

slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

2. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The mower could suddenly turn
over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if
an edge caves in.

3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your
foot on the ground.

4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-
speeding may cause the operator to lose control of

the machine resulting in serious injury or death.

7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g.
loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes
greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the
extra weight tends to push the tractor and may
cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed
up, braking and steering ability are reduced,
attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to
overturn).

CHILDREN

1.

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
They do not understand the dangers. Never
assume that children wilt remain where you last

saw them.

a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in

watchful care of a responsible adult other
than the operator.

b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters

the area.

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. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,doorways,shrubs,treesorother
objectsthatmayblockyourvisionofachild

whomayrunintothemachine.

f. Disengagethecuttingblade(s)before

shiftinginreverse.The"No-Cut-InReverse"

featureisaremindernottocutinreverseand
tohelpavoidbackoveraccidents.Donot

defeatit.

g. Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunning

engines.Theycansufferburnsfromahot
muffler.

h. Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto

preventunauthorizedoperation.

9. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldtooperate
themachine.Children14yearsoldandovershould

readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand
safetyrulesinthismanualandshouldbetrained
andsupervisedbyaparent.

TOWING

1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed
for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except
at the hitch point.

2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on

slopes.

3. Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.

4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control.

5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:

1. To avoid personal injury or property damage
use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Never fill containers inside avehicle or on a

truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always

place containers on the ground away from

your vehicle before filling.

c. When practical, remove gas-powered

equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.

d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the

fuel tank or container opening at all times

until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
lock-open device.

e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and

other sources of ignition.

f. Never fuet machine indoors.
g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the

engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool
at least two minutes before refueling.

h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more

than 1/2inch below bottom of filler neck to
allow space for fuel expansion.

i. Replace gasoline cap andtighten securely.
j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine

and equipment. Move unit to another area.
Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.

k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of

grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean
up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel
soaked debris.

L Never store the machine or fuel container

inside where there is an open flame, spark or
pilot light as on a water heater, space heater,
furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.

m. Allow a machine to cool at least 5 minutes

before storing.

GENERAL SERVICE:

1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.

2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent unintended
starting.

3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to
complete stop within approximately (5) five
seconds after operating the blade disengagement
control. Ifthe blades do not stop within the this time
frame, your unit should be serviced professionally
by an authorized MTD Service Dealer.

4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected
to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service
as required.

5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,
visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g.,
excessive wear, bent, cracked).
Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment
manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this
manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!"

6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.

8. Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemor
othersafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.

9. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)andground

againsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthe
machineforanydamage.Repairthedamage

beforestartingandoperating.

10.Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsorrepairsto
themachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

11.Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge
coveraresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould

exposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.

12.

13.

14.

Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents
andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment

manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis
manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!_

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
over-speedtheengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe

maximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor

gas,oil,etc.toprotecttheenvironment.

WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,

understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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,_ 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 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

AttachingtheBatteryCables

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.

(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).

• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber
boot covers the terminal to help protect it from

corrosion.

• Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the
negative cable.

• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (-) with the bolt and wing nut.

• Make certain the hold-down strap is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
(or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual) packed with your
tractor. Read instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before

operating. Be careful not to overfill.

ShippingBraceRemoval

,_ WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's

engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set
the parking brake before removing the
shipping brace.

On model V809H, locate the shipping brace and
accompanying warning tag found on the right side
of the mower, between the discharge chute and the
cutting deck. See Figure 2.

Figure 1

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date

shown on top of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 20 of this manual prior to operating

the tractor.

GasandOilFill-up

The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of either two or three 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.

Warning Tag

Figure 2

While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right

hand by grasping it between your thumb and index

finger and rotating it clockwise.

WARNING: The shipping brace, used for

packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding

mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck iscapable of

throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the

proper operating position could result in
serious personal injury and/or property

damage.

AttachingTheCuttingDeck(ModelY809P)

Notches

Deck Lift Assembly

Lift Cables

Deck Support Pins.

Deck

Deck Skid Rod Stabilizer

Bracket

DischargeChute /

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NOTE:

components not shown for clarity.

PTO Idler Pulley Bracket

(mounted on tractor)

Front of Tractor

Deck Stabilizer ROd "_

Figure 3

4_ WARNING: Before attaching the cutting deck, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the

OFF position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting.

Raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way by placing the lift lever in the top notch on the right fender.
Gently slide the cutting deck beneath the tractor from the right side.

Move the cutting deck into position so that the hooks found on the front end of the deck fit snugly around the
deck stabilizer rod as shown in Figure 3.

NOTE: The stabilizer rod may be secured to the tractor frame with a plastic cable tie for shipping reasons. If so, cut

the cable tie before mounting the front of the cutting deck.

• Lower the deck lift arms by placing the lift lever in the bottom notch on the right fender.

• Raise the left side of the cutting deck by grasping the deck skid rod and lifting upward. Pull the deck support

pin (on the left side of the deck) outward and align it with the hole on the rear of the left deck lift arm before
releasing the pin to lock it in place as shown in Figure 3. Repeat on the right side.

• Route the PTO belt around the electric PTO clutch as shown in Figure 3.

• Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pull it towards the discharge chute, then route the belt around the

PTO idler pulley as shown in Figure 3.

IMPORTANT: Be certain that the FLAT side of the PTO belt is the side coming in contact with the PTO idler pulley.

• If not already attached, hook the idler spring to the stud found on the left side of the tractor frame.

IMPORTANT:After mounting the cutting deck, refer to LevelingtheDeckin the ADJUSTMENTSsection of this manual.

Perform any adjustments, ifnecessary, prior to operating the tractor

SECTION4: KNOWYOURGARDENTRACTOR

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NOTE: Steering

A PTO (Power Take-off) Knob

B Choke Control

C Parking Brake Button

D Shift Lever
E Cup Holder

F Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter

G Throttle Control Lever

Figure 4

H Cruise ControI Button

I Ignition Switch

J Brake Pedal

K Drive Pedal
L DeckLift Lever

M Seat Adjustment Lever

NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position.

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ThrottleControlLever

The throttle control lever is located on the right side of
the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed
of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle
will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5.

Fast

Position

Slow

Position

Figure 5

IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting
deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is
always in the FAST (rabbit) position.

ChokeControl

The choke control can be found
on the left side of the dash panel

and is activated by pulling the

knob outward. Activating the

choke control closes the choke
plate on the carburetor and aids

in starting the engine. Refer to
StartingTheEngineon page 14 of
this manual for detailed starting

instructions.

BrakePedal

The brake pedal is located on the

right front side of the tractor

above the drive pedal along the

running board. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must

be fully depressed to activate the

safety interlock switch when

starting the tractor.

IgnitionSwitch

WARNING: Never leave a running

machine unattended. Always disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set

parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.

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. See Figure 6.

On/Lights

Off

Start

Figure 6

Refer to StartingTheEngineon page 14 ofthis manual for

detailed starting instructions
The ignition switch is also used to operate the tractor's

headlights. Refer to OperatingTheHeadlightson page 16
of this manual for detailed instructions.

DrivePedal

The drive pedal is located below //_j'_
the brake pedal on the right front

side of the tractor along the
running board. Depress the drive
pedal with your right foot when

the tractor shift lever is in either
FORWARD or REVERSE to

the tractor to move. _/ \cause

Ground speed isalso controlled

v----v-

with the drive pedal. The further
down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will
travel. The pedal will return to its original position when
it's not depressed.

IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.

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SystemsIndicatorMonitor/ HourMeter

Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an
hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel.
See Figure 7.

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Meter

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PTO/

1/10

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Figure 7

If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when
attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:

Brake -- Engage the parking brake.

Pro -- Move the PTO knob into the disengaged

(OFF) position.

It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light to
illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either
illuminates while the engine is running, proceed as

follows:
Oil-- Stop the tractor immediately and check the

crankcase oil level as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual

(or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual)
included. Add oil as required.

Battery-- If this light illuminate's while the engine is

running, it indicates that the battery is in
need of a charge OR that the engine's
charging system is not generating
sufficient amperage. Refer to Batteryon
page 19 of this manual for the proper
battery charging procedure or have the
engine's charging system checked by an
authorized Briggs & Stratton or Kohler
engines dealer.

The hour meter operates whenever the engine is

running and records the actual hours of tractor
operation.

CupHolder

The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the
left of the seat, just to the rear of the parking brake

lever.

ElectricPTO

(PowerTake-off)Knob

To engage the power to the
cutting deck or other (separately

available) attachments, pull
outward on the PTO knob. Push

the PTO knob inward to
disengage the power to the cutting deck.

NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged

(OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling

in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

ShiftLever

The shift lever is located on the front of the fender
between the operator's legs and has four positions,

FORWARD--HI, FORWARD--LO, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and

the tractor must not be in motion when moving the shift
lever. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop prior
to moving the shift lever from FORWARD--HI to
FORWARD--LO or vice-versa. See Figure 8.

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Shift Knob

Figure 8

IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may
result in serious damage to the tractor's transmission.

SeatAdjustmentLever

To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat
adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to

the desired position. Once a comfortable position is
found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the

seat in place. Refer to SeatAdjustmenton page 17 of this
manual for more detailed instructions.

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DeckLiftLever

Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is
used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use,
move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best
suited for your application.

ParkingBrakeButton

To set the parking brake, fully
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 wilt then return to its original position.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator

leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine

will automatically shut off.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.

CruiseControlButton

The cruise control button is

located on the tractor dash panel ;i;

to the left of the ignition switch.
Push the cruise control button

while traveling forward at a
desired speed. While holding the |_11
button in, release pressure from
the drive pedal. This will engage

the cruise control and allow the
tractor to remain at that speed

without applying pressure to the drive pedal. Depress
the brake pedal or the drive pedal to deactivate cruise

control. Refer to SECTION5:OPERATINGYOURGARDEN
TRACTORin this manual for detailed instructions

regarding the cruise control feature.

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.

SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURGARDENTRACTOR

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow

all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.

SafetyInterlockSwitches

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system
for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system
should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor.
Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. The safety
interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or
starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the

PTO knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position.

• The engine will automatically shut off ifthe operator
leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.

• The engine will automatically shut off ifthe operator
leaves the tractor's seat with the PTO knob in the

engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the
parking brake is engaged.

• The electric PTO clutch will automatically shut off if
the PTO knob is moved into the engaged (ON)
position with the shift lever in position for reverse

travel.

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the

interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.

WARNING

AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH

• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDENTURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIR

• tF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFE

• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.

• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACE AND WORKING.

• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).

• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC-
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER tN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE

BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READOPERATOR'SMANUAL

SettingtheCuttingHeight

Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height

notches on the right side of the fender. Then adjust the
deck wheels so that they are between 1A-inchand 1/2-

inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth,
flat surface such as a driveway.

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_, WARNING: Keep hands and feet away

from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.

NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of

the deck and are not designed to support the weight of
the cutting deck.

Refer to LevelingtheDeckon page 17 of this manual for
more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.

StartingtheEngine

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the

interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.

NOTE: Refer to the TRACTORSET-UPon page 8 of this

manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.

• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.

• Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position.

• Engage the tractor's parking brake.

• Place the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit)
position.

• Pull the choke control outward.

• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.

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.

• After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control
and place the throttle control inthe FAST position.

NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while

operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.

Stoppingthe Engine

_, WARNING: If you strike 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 restarting
and operating

• If the blades are engaged, place the PTO knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position.

• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF
position.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.

DrivingTheTractor

WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex-

cessive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the

tractor without first placing the PTO knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing
the brake pedal and engaging the parking
brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the ignition key off and remove the key.

• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking
brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever
into the FAST (rabbit) position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always
use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete
stop before shifting.

• To move forward, place the shift lever in the
FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive
pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

• To move in reverse, place the shift lever in the
REVERSE position, check that the area behind is
clear then slowly depress the drive pedal.

Engagingthe ParkingBrake

To engage the parking brake:

• Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there
while gently pushing the parking brake button

inward.

• Hold the parking brake button in while removing

your foot from the brake pedal.

• Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the "down" position.

To disengage the parking brake:

• Slightly depress the brake pedal.

NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the

operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.

DrivingOnSlopes

Refer to the SLOPEGAUGEon page 7 to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.

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). The

tractor could overturn and cause serious
injury.

Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.

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• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must
be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope

greatly increases the chance of a roll over.

• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is
necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up

smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of
flipping the tractor over backward.

SettingTheCruiseControl

NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be

utilized while traveling in the forward direction.

• Place the shift lever in the FORWARD position,
then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired
speed is achieved.

• Lightly depress the cruise control button.

• While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift
your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the
cruise latch engage).

• Once engaged, the cruise control button and the
drive pedal will lock in the "down" position, and the
tractor will maintain the same forward speed.

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.

Disengage the cruise control using one of the following

methods:

• Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise
control and stop the tractor.

• Lightly depress the drive pedal.

To change to the reverse direction when operating with
cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage
the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete
stop. Then place the shift lever in the REVERSE
position and depress the drive pedal.

UsingtheDeckLiftLever

To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the
left, then place it in the notch best suited for your
application. Refer to SettingTheCattingHeightearlier in

this section.

Engagingthe PTO

Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments. To engage
the PTO, proceed as follows:

• Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)

position.

• Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged (ON)

position. See Figure 9.

Front View Pull Out Push In

t

Figure 9

• Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other

(separately available) attachments

IMPORTANT:The electric PTO clutch will automatically
shut off if the PTO is engaged with the shift lever in
position for reverse travel. Refer to SafetyInterlock

Switcheson page 13.

Mowing

WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or

a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.

This tractor is equipped with one of MTD's high quality
cutting decks. The following information will be helpful
when using the cutting deck with your tractor.

WARNING: Plan your mowing pattern to

avoid discharge of materials toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a walt or
obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.

• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a

mulch kit or grass collector is installed.

• For best results it is recommended that the first two

laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the
center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction

to throw the discharge to the outside for the

balance of cutting. This will give a better
appearance to the lawn.

• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites

weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.

• Mowing should always be done with the engine at
full throttle.

• Under heavier conditions itmay be necessary to go

back over the cut area a second time to get a clean
cut.

• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds

and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to
mow lawns, NOT clear brush.

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• Keepthebladessharpandreplacetheblades
whenworn.RefertoCuttingBladeson page 23 of this

manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.

OperatingTheHeadlights

To turn the tractor's headlights on:

• Start the engine following the instructions earlier in
this section.

• Turn the key one notch counterclockwise intothe
On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to

Figure 6.

To turn the tractor's headlights off:

• Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the
engine running) or the Off position (to shut the

engine off). Refer to Figure 6.

NOTE: Never move the key into the Start position

while the engine is running. Doing so may cause

damage to your engine's electric starter.

SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Never attempt to make any

adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the operator's

manual.

_, WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug

wire(s) and ground against the engine before
performing any adjustments, repairs or

maintenance.

ParkingBrakeAdjustment

WARNING: Never attempt to adjust 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.

If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when
the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the
tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake
applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake
disc can be found on the right side of the transmission
in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:

• Looking at the transmission from the right side of

the tractor, locate the compression spring and
brake disc.

• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on

the right side of the brake assembly.

• Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the

brake disc and the brake puck at .011 ".

• Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.

SeatAdjustment

WARNING: Before operating this machine,

make sure the seat is engaged in the seat
stop, stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until fully engaged into stop.

To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat
adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or
rearward. Make sure seat is locked into position before
operating the tractor.

SteeringAdjustment

If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other,
or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or
wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.

Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded
into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the
right side:

• Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the
rear of the ball joint. See Figure 10.

Hex Nut and Pivot Bar
Lock Washer

Dr_g Link

Jam Nut

Ball Joint

Figure 10

Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of

bali joint. See Figure 10.
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.

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• Replacehexnutandlockwasherandretightenthe
jamnutafterproperadjustmentisachieved.

NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag

links will cause the front tires to "toe-in"too far. Proper
toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".

Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:

• Place the steering wheel in position for straight

ahead travel.

• Infront of the axle, measure the distance

horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the
inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

• Behind the axle, 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 axle should

be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the
measurement taken behind the axle. Adjust if

necessary.

LevelingtheDeck

NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before

performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to
Tires on page 24 for information regarding tire pressure.

FrontTo Rear

The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer
bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear.

The front of the deck should be between 1/4-inch and
3/8-inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if

necessary as follows:

• With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface,

place the deck lift lever inthe top notch (highest
position) and 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

• The first measurement taken should be between
1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measurement.

Determine the approximate distance necessary for
proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the

next step.

• Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the
deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 11Figure 11A.

• Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the
stabilizer bracket. See Figure 11Figure 11A.

Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck;

loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck.

• Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when
proper adjustment is achieved.

Sideto Side

If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a
side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if
necessary as follows:

• With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface,
place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest
position) and rotate both blades so that they are
perpendicular with the tractor.

• Measure the distance from the outside of the left
blade tip to the ground and the distance from the

outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both
measurements taken should be equal. If they're
not, proceed to the next step.

• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on

the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 11B.

• Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the
adjustment gear (found immediately behind the hex
cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or

counterclockwise/down.

• The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip
measurements taken earlier are equal.

• Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is

achieved.

ground.

AI

Deck

Stabilizer

Bracket

Deck

FRONT TO REAR

Lock

Nuts

\

Adjustment Gear

SIDE TO SIDE Hex Cap Screw

Figure 11

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DeckRollerHeightAdjustment

(Unitswith50-inchDecks)

To adjust the height of the rollers on the rear of the
mowing deck, proceed as follows:

• Place the deck lift lever in the bottom notch (lowest
position).

• Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the
deck roller brackets on the left and right sides of the

cutting deck. See Figure 12.

• Position the deck roller brackets up or down
through the slots on the rear of the deck until

desired position is reached, then re-attach with the
clevis pins and hairpin clips just removed. See

Figure 12.

NOTE: Be certain that the left roller bracket and the

right roller bracket are set in the same position.

)eck Roller Bracket

Hairpin Clip

Clevis pin

Figure 12

SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURGARDENTRACTOR

,_ WARNING: Before performing any [

maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, Oil Fill Cap
move shift lever into neutral position, set

parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.

Oil Drain Hose

Protective Cap

Engine

Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual) for

engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in

the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or

Koh/erengine's Owner's Manual) packed with your

unit. Follow the instructions carefully.

ChangingEngine0il

NOTE: Depending on the engine model found on your

tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor's side

panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).

• Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 13.

• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 13.

• Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of

the hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil

(approximately 64 oz.).

• Push the oil drain valve inslightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin

draining oil. See Figure 13.

Oil Fill Tube

Oil Drain Valve

Drain Port

Figure 13

• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual (or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual)
packed with your unit.

Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.

• Refill the engine with new motor oil.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
Owner Manual (or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual)
packed with your unit for information regarding the
quantity and proper weight of motor oil.

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AirCleaner

Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/
air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs &

Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohlerengine's

Owner's Manual) packed with your unit.

Spark Plugs

The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is

recommended at the start of each mowing season.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
(or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual) for correct plug

type and gap specifications.

CleaningtheEngineAndDeck

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate
around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other
part of the machine, especially the belts, pulleys and
other moving parts. Clean the underside of the deck
with a wisk broom, scraper or forced air after each
mowing.

IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer or garden
hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may
cause damage to electrical components, spindles,

pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its

serviceability.

Lubrication

Engine

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.

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler
engine's Owner's Manual) packed with your unit.

PivotPoints& Linkage

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.

FrontWheels

Each end of the tractor's front pivot bar is equipped with
a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every
25 hours of tractor operation.

SECTION8: SERVICE

CuttingDeckRemoval

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

• Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.

• Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.

• Remove the PTO belt from around the electric PTO
clutch. Refer to Figure 15.

• Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left

side of the deck.

• Pull the deck support pin outward to release the
deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 14.

• Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor
and release the pin into the hole provided.

• Repeat the above steps on the tractor's right side.

• Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the
right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of
the way.

• Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the
tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release

themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.

• Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side)
out from underneath the tractor.

Pin

Figure 14

Battery

The battery issealed and is maintenance-free. Acid
levels cannot be checked.

• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.

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• Aftercleaningthebatteryandterminals,applya
lightcoatofpetroleumjellyorgreasetoboth

terminals

• Alwayskeeptherubberbootpositionedoverthe
positiveterminaltopreventshorting.

IMPORTANT:Ifremovingthebatteryforanyreason,
disconnecttheNEGATIVE(Black)wirefromit's
terminalfirst,followedbythePOSITIVE(Red)wire.
Whenre-installingthebattery,alwaysconnectthe

POSITIVE(Red)wireitsterminalfirst,followedbythe

NEGATIVE(Black)wire.Becertainthatthewiresare
connectedtothecorrectterminals;reversingthem
couldchangethepolarityandcausedamagetoyour
engine'salternatingsystem.

Charging

If the unit has not been put into use for an extended
period of time, charge the battery with an automotive-
type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six
amps.

WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive

gas while charging. Charge battery in a well
ventilated area and keep away from an open
flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.

ChangingtheDeckBelt(s)

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. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.

To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor,
proceed as follows:

• Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.

• Remove the belt guards by removing the self-

tapping screws that fasten them to the deck.

• Grasp the PTO idler bracket and pivot it toward the
discharge chute to relieve tension on the PTO belt.

• Remove the PTO belt from the electric PTO clutch
and from around the PTO idler pulley.

• Grasp the deck idler pulley and pivot it toward the
left side of the deck to relieve tension on the belt.

• Remove the belt from around all pulleys, including

the deck idler pulley.

• Route the new belts as shown in Figure 15.

• Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

PTO Idler Bracket

(mounted on tractor)

m PTO belt (Top)

Deck Idler Pulley

Right Hand

Double Pulley

guard)

Left Hand

Double Pulley

Center Pulley

NOTE; Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity,

46-inch deck shown. Belt routing is the same on 50-inch decks.

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Self-TappingScrews

Figure 15

2O

Variable-Speed

Pulley

Shift Lever

_ Drive belt (Lower)

_ Drive belt (Upper)

Keeper Pins

Engine Pulley

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Electric PTO Clutch

elt Keeper

Two-speed

Transmission

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

Front of Tractor

Figure 16

ChangingtheTransmissionDriveBelt

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 cracking, shredding or

rotting 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. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.

To change or replace the drive belt on your tractor,
proceed as follows:

NOTE: It's recommended that both drive belts be

replaced at the same time.

• Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this
section.

• After disconnecting the battery cables, remove the
battery and battery tray from beneath the seat.

IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect
the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first,

followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Re-install in
reverse order.

UpperDriveBelt

• Locate the transmission idler pulley on the upper
drive belt by looking through the battery tray
opening. See Figure 16.

• Grasp the bracket and pivot the transmission idler
pulley toward the rear of the tractor to release

tension on the upper drive belt.

• Remove the belt from around the transmission idler
pulley.

• Remove the upper drive belt from around the

transmission pulley and the variable-speed pulley.

NOTE: Slowly rotate the pulley counterclockwise to

roll the belt off of it.

• Remove the upper drive belt by pulling it up through

the battery tray opening.

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• Reroute the new upper drive belt as shown in
Figure 16.

Lower Drive Belt

NOTE: Proper removal of the Iower drive belt requires

the removal of several tractor components. Read
through the following procedure prior to attempting it to

determine ifyou feel you could successfully complete it.
If you don't, see an authorized MTD Service Dealer to

have the belt changed.

IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the lower drive belt
around both the pulleys and the belt keepers BEFORE

performing the following steps.

• Locate the variable-speed pulley through the
battery tray opening. See Figure 16.

• Remove the variable-speed pulley by loosening the
hex bolt that secures itto the transmission. Use a

second wrench to hold the hex nut on the bottom
side of the pulley.

• Slide the belt off of the variable-speed pulley as you
lift the pulley up and out through the battery tray
opening.

• Remove the rear idler pulley from the double- idler
bracket while unrouting the belt from around both
the rear and the front idler pulley. Refer to Figure

16.

• Remove the hex bolt from the center of the electric
PTO clutch and gently lower it off of the engine

crankshaft. Be careful not to lose any washers or
which may be found on top of the PTO clutch.

IMPORTANT: When remounting the PTO clutch, torque
the center hex bolt to between 38 foot-pounds and 50
foot-pounds.

• Remove the drive belt by feeding it from both ends
toward the front idler pulley on the double-idler
bracket. See Figure 16.

• Reassemble by following the above steps in
reverse order.

• Reroute the new belt around the pulleys, belt
keepers and keeper pins EXACTLY as the old one
was routed. Refer to Figure 16.

The drive pedal is properly adjusted when the hole
found inthe double-idler bracket has approximately

1-3/8" of travel with ten pounds of pressure applied to

the drive pedal. See Figure 18.
Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive belts on

your tractor, if necessary, as follows:

• Locate the speed control assembly on the
underside of the steering support bracket. See
Figure 18.

• Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is
fastened to the speed control assembly (be careful
not to lose the small flat washers found on the pin).
See Figure 17.

Idler Adj. Rod

Place Wrenches Here

Drive Pedal Speed Control

Return Spring Assembly

Figure 17

Double-idler Bracket

Hole _ AdjuldleerROd

Front of Tractor

NOTE: View shownfrom above tractor.

Figure 18

• Remove the drive pedal return spring.

• Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin from the
speed control assembly. See Figure 17.

• Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward

to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double-idler

bracket until proper adjustment is achieved.

• Reassemble by following the above steps in
reverse order.

Tires

WARNING: Never exceed the maximum

inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.

Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's
recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate.

Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to
mow unevenly.

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CuttingBlades

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

adapter and/or spindle for cracks or damage,
especially if you strike a foreign object.

Replace immediately if damaged.

The blades may be removed as follows.

• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
CuttingDeckRemovalon page 19) 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 19.

Hex Flange Nut

Spindle Assembly

Figure 19

• Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the hex flange nut
that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See

Figure 19.

To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal
amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along

the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°
to 30° angle. See Figure 20.

IMPORTANT:If the cutting edge of the blade has already
been sharpened to within 5/8" of the wind wing radius,

or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades
with new ones. See Figure 20.

Blade Separation

/

Worn Blade Edge

Wind Wing

5/8.

Sharpen Edge Evenly

Figure 20

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.
The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round

shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from the heavy side until
it balances evenly.

When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade
with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with a

part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the
mower is in the operating position.

IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade
spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-pounds and

90 foot-pounds.

WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or

inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking

brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.

Fuses

Two fuses are installed in your tractor's wiring harness
to protect the tractor's electrical system from damage

caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your

tractor's engine will not crank, first check to be certain
that the fuse has not blown.

One can be found under the hood mounted behind the
top of the dash panel on the support bar. The other can

be found under the seat mounted to the inside of the
tractor frame next to the battery tray. Pull the fuse out

and inspect it to determine if it is good or blown.
IMPORTANT:Always use a fuse with the same

amperage capacity for replacement.

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SECTION9: OFF-SEASONSTORAGE

Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section7:
MAINTAININGYOURGARDENTRACTORon page 18of this

manual before storing for an extended period.

WARNING: Drain fuel only into an

approved container outdoors, away from an
open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition prior to draining fuel.

Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage &
Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohlerengines Manual) for
proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.

WARNING: Never store the machine or
fuel container indoors where there is an open

flame, spark or pilot light such as on water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance.

SECTION10: ATTACHMENTS&ACCESSORIES

The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Garden Tractor Models VS09H & YS09P. See the

retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone [phone] for

information regarding price and availability.

MODEL

OEM-190-118
OEM-190-603
OEM-190-604
OEM-190-607
OEM-190-608
OEM-190-821
OEM-190-822
OEM-190-823
OEM-190-824
OEM-190-826

DESCRIPTION

Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only)
FastAttach TM Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)
FastAttach TM Yard-Mate TM Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor)

FastAttach TM Deluxe Tractor Sunshade
FastAttach TM Sleeve Hitch, Manual Lift
FastAttach TM Triple Bagger Grass Collector (For 46-inch Decks Only)

FastAttach TM 46-inch Front Dozer Blade
42-inch Two-stage Snowthrower

Sleeve Hitch with Electric Lift
FastAttach TM Front-end Weight Kit

OEM-190-825
OEM-190-984
OEM-190-980
OEM-190-978
OEM-190-804

SLEEVE HITCH ATTACHMENTS

30-inch Hydraulic Tiller1.

Row Crop Cultivators

Single-disc Harrows

10-inch Mulboard Plows

42- nch Heavy Duty Rear Bade:l:

1-OEM-190-824 is required for use of this attachment. OEM-190-608 can NOT be used it it's place.
:1:Either OEM-t 90-824 orOEM-190-608 is required for use ofthis attachment.

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SECTION11:TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble Corrective Action

Engine fails to start

Engine runs erratic

Possible Cause(s)
PTO knob engaged.

Parking brake not engaged.
Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

Throttle control lever not in correct
starting position.

Choke not activated
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Blocked fuel line.
Faulty spark plug.

Engine flooded.
Unit running with CHOKE applied.
Spark plug wire(s) loose.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Vent in gas cap plugged.
Water or dirt in fuel system.

Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position.
Engage parking brake.
Connect wire(s) to spark plug.

Place throttle lever to FAST position.

Puff out the CHOKE control (if so equipped).
Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.
Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter, if so equipped.
Clean, adjust gap or replace plug.
Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.
Push CHOKE control (if so equipped) in.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire(s).
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30
:lays old) gasoline. Replace fuel filter, if so equipped.
Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh (less than 30
:lays old) gasoline.
Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean pre-
31eaner,if so equipped.
Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil.
Clean grass clippings and debris from around the
_ngine's cooling fins and blower housing.
Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap to .030".
Replace spark plug(s). Set plug(s) gap to .030".

Dirty air cleaner.

Engine overheats Engine oil level low.

Air flow restricted.

Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark plug(s) gap too close.
Idles poorly Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too

wide.
Dirty air cleaner. Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean pre-

3leaner, if so equipped.

Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.

Damaged or bent cutting blade. Replace blade.

Mower will not mulch grass Engine speed too low. Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.

Wet grass. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut.
Excessively high grass. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at

:lesired height or make a narrower cutting swath.

Duff blade. Sharpen or replace blade.

Uneven cut Deck not balanced properly. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.

Dull blade. Sharpen or replace blade.
Uneven tire pressure. Check tire pressure in all four tires.

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SECTION12: MODELSV809H& Y809PPARTSLIST

(for choke)

30

27

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RED PART

NO. NO.

1 710-0227
2 710-0599
3 710-0604A
4 710-1237
5 710-1314
6 710-1315
7 712-3017
8 721-0460
9 726-0205

10 736-0119
11 736-0300
12 751B221535
13 751-0535
14 751-0564
15 751-0616
16 751-0650
17 751-0651
18 751-3140
19 751-3141
20 751-3142
21 783-0615B
22 783-0625B
23 722-0263
24 746-1086
25 746-1100
26 751-0645
27 751-0644A
28 751-0805
29 783-1121
30 721-0377
31 712-3086

DESCRIPTION

Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5
Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5
Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
Screw, #10-32 x .625 (Model V809H)
Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25
Hex Nut, 3/8-16
Exhaust Gasket (Model V809H)
Hose Clamp
Lock Washer, 5/16

Flat Washer
Casing Clamp (Model V809H)

Fuel Line Hose
Muffler Deflector

Muffler, Twin Inlet (Model V809H)
RH Exhaust Pipe (Model V809H)
LH Exhaust Pipe (Model V809H)

Oil Drain Valve
Oil Drain Hose

Oil Drain Cap
Muffler Heat Shield

Engine Heat Shield (Model V809H)

Foam (fits over fuel line)
Throttle Cable (Model V809H)
Throttle Cable (Model Y809P)

RH Exhaust Pipe (Model Y809P)

LH Exhaust Pipe (Model Y809P)

Muffler, Twin Inlet (Model Y809P)

Engine Heat Shield (Model Y809P)

Exhaust Gasket (Model Y809P)

Flange Nut, M8 x 1.25-6 (Model Y809P)

NOTE: Engineaccess_rypartsareapp_icab_et_b_thm_de_V8_9HandY8_9Pexceptwhere_therwisen_ted.

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7
8
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13
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21

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23

24
25

26

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28
29
30
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32
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35
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38

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41
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43
44
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47

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NO.
783-1346
710-0599
710-0528
710-0924
710-1017
725-1741
726-0272
710-0642
712-0292
736-0270
725-1976
712-3004A
731-2119
731-0511
725-0175
746-1086
783-0783
783-0784
783-0786
731-2119
747-1162
625-0051
710-0604A
751-0603
751-0658B
725-1745
725-1744
710-0895
710-3217
712-0142
731- 1857
731-2225B
731-2226
731-2227
736-0142
747-1196
749-1087A
712-3010
731-2270
731-2271
726-3046
736-0119
726-0201
736-3078
710-1238
725-1752
711-0332
768-0010
714-0145
629-0469A
629-1069
629-1071

DESCRIPTION

Grill Support Bracket (9-style)
Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5
Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25
Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

Truss Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .625

Ignition Switch
Clamp, 9/16
Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75
U4ype Speed Nut, 1/4-20
Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062
Systems Indicator Monitor
Hex Nut, 5/16-18
Grille (9-style)

Trim Strip, 4

Cable Tie, 3/16 x .05 x 7.4
Choke Knob/Cable

Hood (9-style)
RH Side Panel (9-style)
LH Side Panel (9-style)
Headlight Lens (9-style)
Hood Hinge Rod
Headlight Assembly
Self4apping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
Fuel Cap
Fuel Tank, Three-gallon
Ignition Key w/plastic cover
Ignition Key w/o plastic cover
Self4apping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

Truss Phillips Screw, #8-32 x .375

Hex Nut, #8-32

Throttle Control Knob

Dash Panel, 8/9-style, Electric PTO

Cruise Control Button

Parking Brake Button
Flat Washer, 9/32 x 1/2 x 1/16

Brake/Cruise Pivot Rod
Dash Support Tube

Hex Nut, 5/16-18
Hood Plenum (Model V809H)
Hood Plenum (Model Y809P)
Ratchet Clip

Lock Washer, 5/16
Speed Nut, .3125

Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063
Screw, 5/16-18 x .875 (Grade 5)

Electric PTO Switch
Clevis Pin, .50 x .78

Bumper Assembly
Internal Cotter Pin

Headlight Wire Harness
Tractor Wire Harness (Model Y809P)
Tractor Wire Harness (Model V809H)

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24
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28

29
30
31

PART

NO.

747-1130B
683-0197A
711-0332
712-0206
712-0431
712-3004A
712-3083
714-0104
714-0145
716-0106
720-0311
732-0874
732-1175
736-0275
736-0921
736-3019
736-3084
738-0138A
738-0143
741-0225
741-0715
746-0968

747-1111
756-1154

783-0678A
783-0720A
710-0260A
710-0604A
710-0895
731-1990
731-1993

DESCRIPTION
Deck Stabilizer Rod
Lift Shaft Assembly

Clevis Pin, .5 x .78
Hex Nut, 1/2-13
Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
Hex Nut, 1/2-13

Internal Cotter Pin
Internal Cotter Pin

E-ring
Handle Grip
Torsion Spring
Extension Spring, .815 x 4.4
Flat Washer, 5/16
Lock Washer, 1/2
Flat Washer, .31 x 1.062 x .134
Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06
Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .62
Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16
Hex Flange Bearing
Snap Flange Bearing

Lift Cable, 16.16
Lift Handle

Roller Pulley
Arm Lift

Deck Stabilizer Bracket
Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x .62

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

Lift Lever Cover
Cover w/Cup Holder

REF. PART

NO. NO.

32 736-3078
33 783-0677
34 783-1280
35 783-0715A

17239A
36 710-1268
37 712-3027
38 720-0309A
39 731-1989
40 732-0499
41 736-0175
42 736-0204
43 738-0137A
44 738-1007
45 783-0611
46 783-0738
47 783-0739
48 783-0753
49 757-0350
50 735-0656
51 735-0657

-- 726-3046
52 714-0111
53 731-0511
54 783-0209A

-- 17239A
55 710-0924
56 712-0292
57 731-2480
58 738-0296

ModelsV809H& Y809P

DESCRIPTION

Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063
Lift Adjustment Bracket

Fender
LH Seat Mounting Bracket

RH Seat Mounting Bracket (Not Shown)
Screw, #10-16 x .375

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20
Seat Adjuster Grip
Spacer
Compression Spring, .41 x 1.5
Spring Washer, .265 x .562 x .025
Flat Washer, .344 x .62 x .03
Shoulder Screw, .340 x .285,1/4-20
Shoulder Screw, .50 x .50, 3/8-16
Seat Stop

Seat Pivot Bracket
Seat Adjustment Lever

Seat Adjustment Selector
High Back Seat w/Drain Holes, Black

RH Foot Pad
LH Foot Pad

Foot Pad Clips
Cotter Pin

Trim Strip
LH Seat Lift Bracket

RH Seat Lift Bracket
Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20
Shift Lever Cover

Shoulder Screw, .437 x .286

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add the

applicable color code, wherever needed, 1o
the part number to order a replacement part.

For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is
painted Powder Black, the part number to

order would be 700-xxxx-0637.

MTD Red: 0638

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

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PART

NO.
683-0304
710-0604A
783-0726B
783-0727A
783-0728
710-0614
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
738-0372B
631-0027
731-0220
638-0017
638-0018
719-0625B
712-0431
714-0162
726-0214
736-0162
736-0316
736-0286
738-1011
710-0643
634-0183
634-0182
734-0255
734-1727
734-2290
783-0653D
738-0143
736-0331
710-1260A
736-0242

DESCRIPTION

Lower Frame Assembly
Self4apping Screw, 16-18 x .625
RH Pivot Support Bracket
LH Pivot Support Bracket

Pivot Bar Bracket
Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5)

RH Drag Link
LH Drag Link

Jam Nut, 7/16-20 (Grade 2)

Hex Nut, 3/8-24 (Grade 2)
Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20
Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
Steering Gear, 11/90 Ratio
Steering Pinion Gear
Ball Joint, 7/16-20

Lock Washer, 3/8
Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06

Steering Shaft, .625 OD x 24.4
Plastic Bushing, .38 ID
Hex Flange Bearing, 5/8
Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID
Steering Wheel, 13.25
Steering Wheel Cap, Round
LH Axle Assembly, .75 Diameter
RH Axle Assembly, .75 Diameter

Cast Iron Pivot Bar w/Fittings, .75

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Cotter Pin

Push Cap, .625
Flat Washer, .64 x 1.0 x. 12
Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06

Flat Washer, .635 x 1.589 x .06
Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.2, 3/8-16

Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1
Wheel Assembly Complete, 16 x 6.5 x 8

Rim Only w/Plastic Bearing
Air Valve (Not Shown)
Tire Only, Square Shoulder

Hub Cap

Steering Support Bracket

Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16

Bell Washer, .39 x 1.13 x .062

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75

Bell Washer, .34 x .872

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add the

applicable color code, wherever needed, 1o
the part number to order a replacement part.

For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is
painted Powder Black, the part number to

order would be 700-xxxx-0637.

MTD Red: 0638

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

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NO. NO.

1 618-0375
2 618-0376
3 631-0009A

4 647-0037

5 656-0050
6 756-0665

7 683-0251

8 710-0189

9 710-0227
10 710-0347
11 710-0528
12 710-0809
13 710-0604A
14 710-3011
15 711-0677
16 712-0181
17 712-0702
18 712-0431
19 712-0798

20 712-3004A
21 712-3008
22 714-0111
23 723-3018
24 725-1713
25 726-0320
26 732-0384
27 732-0716
28 736-0105
29 736-0169
30 736-0275
31 718-0771
32 736-0642
33 736-3010
34 738-0322
35 747-1122
36 747-1123A
37 747-1127
38 710-1026
39 747-1185
40 748-0416
41 754-0467
42 754-0468
43 756-0981A
44 783-0667A

DESCRIPTION

Variable-speed Bracket Assembly
Two-speed Transmission Assembly

Shfter Knob
Shift Lever

Variable-speed Pulley Assembly
Transmission Pulley, 8.5

Double-idler Bracket
Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 3

Self Tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5
Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75
Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25
Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.25
Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25

Ferrule, 5/16 x .312 Dia.
Hex Jam Nut, 3/8-16

Hex Flange Nut, 7/16-20
Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
Hex Nut, 3/8-16
Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
Hex Jam Nut, 3/8-16

Cotter Pin
Ball Joint, 3/8-24

Spring Switch
Insulator Nut Plate

Extension Spring, .62 Dia. x 6.12
Extension Spring, .59 OD x 4.0
Bell Washer, .401 x .870 x .063
Lock Washer, 3/8

Flat Washer, 5/16
Pulley Hub, 1/2 Spline

Flat Washer, .44 x .75 x .06
Flat Washer, .407 x .812 x. 135
Shoulder Screw, .625 Dia. x .21

Brake Rod
Belt Guard

Idler Adjustment Rod, 3/8
Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.75

Transmission Belt Guard Rod
Shoulder Spacer, .380 ID

Variable-speed Belt
Drive Belt

Flat Idler, 2.75 OD
Transmission Torque Bracket

REF. PART

NO. NO.

45 783-0669
46 647-0031
47 647-0032
48 683-0266
49 710-1135
50 711-0736
51 711-1363
52 714-0104
53 732-0437
54 732-0955
55 735-0662
56 735-3049
57 736-0140
58 736-0142
59 736-0187
60 736-0204
61 738-0155
62 738-0507B
63 741-0225
64 741-3065B
65 747-1137
66 747-1138
67 748-0413
68 748-0415A
69 783-0653B
70 783-0732
71 783-0773
72 783-0780A
73 783-0693
74 683-0304
75 732-0963
76 731-2290
77 712-3050
78 634-0132

634-3178
734-0255

734-1728
79 750-0768
80 750-0566A
81 712-3026
82 736-0316
83 710-1260A
84 747-1185
86 710-0599

ModelsV809H& Y809P

DESCRIPTION

Idler Bracket
Brake Control Shaft Assembly

Speed Control Shaft Assembly
Drive Pedal Assembly
Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.5
Ferrule, 1/4-20
Pin, 3/8-16 x 2.43

Cotter Pin
Compression Spring, .34 OD x 1.0

Extension Spring, .50D x 1.41
Drive Pedal Pad

Brake Pedal Pad
Flat Washer, .281 x .5 x .0625

Flat Washer, 9/32 x 1/2 x 1/16
Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06
Flat Washer, .344 x .062 x .03
Shoulder Screw, .437 x 1.62
Shoulder Screw, .5 x .434
Hex Flange Bearing
Split Hex Flange Bearing

Cruise Control Rod
Brake Lock Control Rod

Cruise Latch
Spacer, 5/16 x 1.54

Steering Support Bracket
Drive Lockout Bracket

Brake Pedal
Neutral Return Bracket
Axle Bracket

Lower Frame Assembly
Extension Spring, .50D x 6.37
Hub Cap
Lug Nut, 7/16-14
Wheel Assembly Complete, 23 x 9.5 x 12
Rim Only

Air Valve
Tire Only, Square Shoulder

Split Spacer, .25 x .37 x 1.32
Spacer, .372 x .26 x 1.03
Jam Nut, 3/4-16
Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06
Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .75

Transmission Belt Guard Rod
Self Tapping Screw, I/4-20 x .5

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.

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add the

applicable color code, wherever needed, 1o
the part number to order a replacement part.

For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is
painted Powder Black, the part number to

order would be 700-xxxx-0637.

MTD Red: 0638

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

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RED PART

NO. NO.

1 618-0225
2 618-0226
3 618-0227A
4 618-0284
5 618-0285
6 618-0286
7 618-0287
8 618-0302
9 618-0365

10 618-0368
11 719-0379A
12 641-0002A
13 661-0012
14 710-0642
15 710-0788
16 711-1051A
17 711-1216
18 712-1329
19 713-0446
20 713-0447
21 713-0448
22 716-0131
23 717-0678
24 717-1438
25 717-1439
26 717-1440
27 717-1441
28 717-1442
29 718-0500
30 718-0504
31 718-0505
32 718-0537
33 719-0385
34 718-0540
35 736-0337
36 736-3046A
37 711-1235
38 747-1140

39 750-1033A
40 761-0215
41 716-0114
42 717-1463
43 736-0335
44 736-0336

736-0337

736-0349
46 741-0335
47 741-0696
48 716-0231
49 618-0376

DESCRIPTION

Reverse Collar Assembly
Hi-Lo Collar Assembly
Shift Fork Assembly
Detent Block Assembly
Output Bearing Block Assembly
Output Seal Bearing Block Assembly
Inboard Sealed Axle Block Assembly
Inboard Sealed Axle Block Assembly
Wheel Hub Assembly
Differential Axle Assembly
Upper Housing

Axle Bearing Block Assembly

Brake Assembly
Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75
Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0

Drive Shaft

Output Shaft

Nut, 3/4-16

9-tooth Sprocket

16-tooth Sprocket
22-1ink Chain, .625

External Snap Ring
Brake Pad

41-tooth Bevel Gear
20-tooth Spur Gear

10-tooth Spur Gear
27-tooth Spur Gear
37-tooth Spur Gear

Inner Axle Bearing Block

Shifter Insert

Shifter Cover

Shifter Bearing Block

Lower Housing

Lockout Plate

Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0

Flat Washer, 1.01 x 1.86 x .060

Input Shaft

Shift Lever

Spacer, 1.13 x 1.38 x 1.968

Disc Brake

Retaining Ring, .56

13-tooth Bevel Gear

Flat Washer

Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .030*

Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x ..040*

Falt Washer,5/8 x 1.0 x .020*

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

E-ring, .75
Transmisssion Assembly Complete

NOTE: Transmission has a grease capacity of 32 oz. Order part number 737-0148.
NOTE: Upon reassembling transmission input shaft for any reason, refill its cavity with approximately 2/3 oz. of grease.

Order part number 737-0289.

*Use applicable flat washer (12a, 12b or 12c) in this application allowing proper end-play as instructed in MTD's Service Manual.

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PART

NO.

783-0653D
754-0476
754-0475
717-1709
783-1003
710-0859
710-1238
712-0431
732-0978
712-3004A
710-3180
712-3010
683-0294
738-3056
710-3144
710-3025
738-0785
736-0171
710-3157
725-1706
710-0751
712-0271
712-3087
725-1426
710-0599
736-0222
783-1033A
748-0415A
756-0627B
783-0349
712-0459
783-0891B
710-0604A
732-3080
723-0444
738-1020
736-0407
738-1132
736-0322

DESCRIPTION

Steering Support Bracket
PTO Belt (Model V809H)
PTO Belt (Model Y809P)

Electric PTO Clutch
Electric Clutch Anti-rotation Bracket

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.5
Hex Head Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .875

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
Extension Spring, .62 x 5.62
Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.75
Hex Nut, 5/16-18
Idler Bracket Assembly

Shoulder Screw, 1/2 x 2.5
Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.0

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
Shoulder Spacer, 1.38 x .445 x .36

Lock Washer, 7/16
Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.25 (Grade 5)

12-volt Battery, 270 CCA
Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62
Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20
Wing Nut, 1/4-20
Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100 Amp
Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

Lock Washer, 1/4
Hitch Plate

Spacer, 3/8 x 1.54
Idler Pulley, 3.5
Battery Tray
Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20
Deck Stop
Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
Compression Spring, 1.28 x 3.5
Battery Strap

Shoulder Screw, .625 x .5, 7/16-20
Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062

Shoulder Screw, 1/4-20, .25 x .15
Flat Washer, .45 x 1.25 x. 164

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.

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add the

applicable color code, wherever needed, 1o
the part number to order a replacement part.

For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is
painted Powder Black, the part number to

order would be 700-xxxx-0637.

MTD Red: 0638

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

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ModelV809H

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.

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2
3

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PART

NO.
16606
17982

618-0240A
756-1187
618-0241
756-0603
683-0254
683-0199C
710-0167
710-0344
710-0501
710-0514
710-0528
710-0599
710-0650
710-0703
710-0751
710-1260A
712-0271
712-0417A
712-0431
712-3006
712-3027
714-0470
717-1553A
726-0233
731-1032B
732-0306
732-0594A
710-0578

734-0973
736-0105

736-0119
736-0270
738-0347
738-0373
742-0611
742-0612
747-1116

754-0349
738-3056

756-0627B
734-3058B
783-0139A
783-0141
783-0142
783-0747
783-0805A

753-0875

DESCRIPTION

Retainer Hook
Spindle Reinforcement Plate

Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia.
Pulley Only
Double Pulley Spindle Assembly

Double Pulley Only
Deck Adjustment Bracket Assembly

46-inch Deck Shell
Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .50

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5
Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.0
Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0
Hex Cap Screw, 5/8-18 x 1.25
Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

Self-tapping Screw, 15/16-18 x .875
Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62
Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20
Hex Flange Nut, 5/8-18
Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
Hex Nut, 1/4-20
Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Cotter Pin, 1/8x 1.25

Deck Adjustment Gear
Push Nut..25 x .5

Side Discharge Chute Assembly

Compression Spring, .406 x .531 x 1.75

Extension Spring, .91 x 7.3
Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5
Deck Wheel, 5 x 1.38
Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063
Lock Washer, 5/16
Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062

Shoulder Spacer, .625 x 1.16
Shoulder Screw

Three-in-one Blade, Star Center, 16.28"
Three-in-one Blade, Star Center, 14.88"

Deck Release Pin
Deck Belt, Poly

Shoulder Screw, 1/2-2.5
Idler Pulley, 3.5

Deck Wheel, 5.0
Idler Bracket

Center Deck Skirt

RH Deck Skirt
LH Belt Cover
RH Belt Cover

46-inch Deck Assembly Complete

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PART

NO.
710-0167
710-0347
710-0614
710-0628
710-0699
710-1260A
712-0291
712-0417A
712-0431
712-3027
714-0104
717-1553A
732-0306
732-0694A
736-0119
738-0347
747-1116
756-0627B
783-0139A
12649
12650
618-0268A
756-1187
618-0269
756-1041
683-0196
710-0260A
711-0332
712-3004A
714-0145
715-0108
715-0246
731-0335
736-0316
738-0295
742-0623
750-0212
750-0288
754-0291A
783-0746
783-0793
710-3288
753-0877

DESCRIPTION

Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .5
Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75
Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0
Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25
Self Tapping Screw, I/4-20 x .5
Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75
Center Lock Nut, 1/4-20
Hex Flange Nut, 5/8-18
Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20
Internal Cotter Pin, .072 x 1.12
Deck Adjustment Gear
Compression Spring, .406 x .531 x 1.75
Extension Spring, .91 x 7.33

Lock Washer, 5/16
Shoulder Spacer, .625 x .169

Deck Release Pin
Flat Idler Pulley, 3.50D

Idler Bracket
Chute Guard

Height Adjustment Bracket
Center Spindle Assembly, 5 Dia.
Pulley Only
Double Pulley Spindle Assembly
Double Pulley Only

50-inch Deck Shell
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x .62

Clevis Pin, .50 Dia. x .78
Hex Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 (Grade 5)
Click Pin, .092 x 1.64
Spring Pin, 1/4 Dia. x 1
Spring Pin, 3/16x 1.25

Deck Roller
Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06

Deck Roller Shaft, .75 Dia. x 47.12
Blade, Star Center, 17.3
Spacer, .752 x 1.0 x .53
Spacer, .82 x 1.0 x 5.75

Deck Belt
Belt Cover, L.H.

Belt Cover, R.H.
Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.62
50-inch Deck Assembly Complete

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.

43

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

OTRO_ R_ILT'__

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. This limited warranty shall only
apply if this product has been operated and maintained in

accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the
product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, com-
mercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,

alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because
of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the

installation or use of any accessory or attachment not
approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s)
covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any

resulting damages.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or compo-

nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of
90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the

two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered
ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of

OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and compo-
nents include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade

adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow
thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are
covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL

AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate the dealer in
your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or

contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PROD-
UCTS INC by calling 1-800-800-7310 or writing to P.O. Box
368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the
following cases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. Please refer
to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these

items.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa-

rate one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such
as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck
adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior

finish due to use or exposure.

d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold

or exported outside of the United States of America,

its possessions and territories, except those sold
through MTD's authorized channels of export distribu-

tion.

NO implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,

applies after the applicable period of express written
warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other
express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,
except as mentioned above, given by any person or

entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any
product shall bind MTD. During the period of the War-
ranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of

the product as set forth above. (Some states do not

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. MTD

shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss
or damages including, without limitation, expenses
incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser-
vices, for transportation or for related expenses, or for

rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted
product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita-

tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration

of the safety features of the product shah void this War-
ranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or

injury to you and your property and/or to others and their
property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use
the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than
the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for

whom itwas purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.