Troy-Bilt J609H, Y609H Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual

Pedal Drive Lawn Tractor

Models J609H

Y609H

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.

770-10491A.fm

(3/2001)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

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

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

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

Know Your Lawn Tractor.................................................................................... 9

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

Making Adjustments .......................................................................................... 15

Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor .......................................................................... 17

Service............................................................................................................... 18

Off-Season Storage ........................................................................................... 23

Attachments & Accessories ............................................................................... 23

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 24

Models J609H and Y609H Parts List ................................................................. 25

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

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 below.

(Model Number)

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

(Serial Number)

MTD PRODUCTS INC

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

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) 220-4MTD (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 will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger

the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

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 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.

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 closefitting 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 in daylight 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. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury.

25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.

26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.

27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment.

28. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

29. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact an authorized MTD Service Dealer for assistance.

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 feel 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 in speed 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. Overspeeding 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 will 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. Use extreme care when approaching blind

corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine.

f. Disengage the cutting blade(s) before

shifting in reverse. The “No-Cut-In Reverse” feature is a reminder not to cut in reverse and to help avoid back over accidents. Do not defeat it.

g. Keep children away from hot or running

engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.

h. Remove key when machine is unattended to

prevent unauthorized operation.

9. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the 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.

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 a vehicle 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 fuel 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 ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to

allow space for fuel expansion. i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten 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. If the 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. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.

10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running.

11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.

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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE

BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF. USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT MOW SLOPES

GREATER THAN 10° MOW UP AND DOWN, NOT ACROSS.

S30536

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING.

AVOID SUDDEN TURNS, USE LOW GEAR.

For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT

COULD SLIP OR TIP.

• IF 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 OFF.

• LOOK DOWN & BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE

BACKING.

• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND

SWITCHES, ETC.) 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 PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION,

DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER

IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE,

SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

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.

A CORNER OF A BUILDING

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

WARNING

15°

OR A FENCE POST

SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP

Attaching the Battery Cables

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.

Rubber

Boot

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

IMPORTANT:

engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.

Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the

Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s

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

• 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.

Wing

Nut

Hex Bolt

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 22 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.

Gas and Oil Fill-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.

Shipping Brace

War ning 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 is capable 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.

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.

Figure 3

A PTO (Power Take-off) Knob H Cruise Control Button B Choke Control I Ignition Switch C Parking Brake Button J Brake Pedal D Shift Lever K Drive Pedal E Cup Holder L Deck Lift Lever F Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter M Seat Adjustment Lever G Throttle Control Lever

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

Throttle Control Lever

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 4.

Fast

Position

Slow

Position

Figure 4

Ignition Switch

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 5.

On/Lights

Off

IMPORTANT:

deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position.

When operating the tractor with the cutting

Choke Control

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 Starting The Engine on page 13 of this manual for detailed starting instructions.

Brake Pedal

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

Start

Figure 5

Refer to Starting The Engine on page 13 of this manual for detailed starting instructions

The ignition switch is also used to operate the tractor’s headlights. Refer to Operating The Headlights on page 15 of this manual for detailed instructions.

Drive Pedal

The drive pedal is located below 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 cause the tractor to move. Ground speed is also controlled 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:

leaving the tractor unattended.

Always set the parking brake when

Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter

Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel. See Figure 6.

Battery

Hour

Meter

1/10

PTO

Oil

Brake

Electric PTO (Power Take-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.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when the moving shift lever. See Figure 7.

Figure 6

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

Brake — Engage the parking brake. PTO — 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 Kohler engine’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 Battery on page 22 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.

Cup Holder

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.

Shift

Knob

Figure 7

IMPORTANT:

result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

Seat Adjustment Lever

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 Seat Adjustment on page 17 of this manual for more detailed instructions.

Deck Lift Lever

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.

Never force the shift lever. Doing so may

Parking Brake Button

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 will 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:

leaving the tractor unattended.

Always set the parking brake when

Cruise Control Button

The cruise control button is located on the tractor dash panel to the left of the ignition switch. Push the cruise control button while traveling forward at a desired speed. While holding the 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 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR in 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.

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow

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

Safety Interlock Switches

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 if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.

• The engine will automatically shut off if the 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.

Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.

• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.

• IF 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 OFF.

• 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 IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

Setting the Cutting Height

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 ¼-inch and ½- inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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 Leveling the Deck on page 16 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.

Starting the Engine

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 TRACTOR SET-UP on 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:

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 in the FAST position.

Do NOT hold the key in the START

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.

Stopping the Engine

Driving The Tractor

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:

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.

Do NOT use the shift lever to change the

Engaging the Parking Brake

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.

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.

Driving On Slopes

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on 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.

• 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.

Front View

Pull Out

Push In

OFF

Setting The Cruise Control

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.

Using the Deck Lift Lever

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 Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this section.

Engaging the 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 8.

Figure 8

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

IMPORTANT:

shut off if the PTO is engaged with the shift lever in position for reverse travel. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 12.

The electric PTO clutch will automatically

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 wall 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 it may 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.

• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades

when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 21 of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.

Mulching

Model J609H & Y609H tractors come equipped with a mulch kit packed separartely within the tractor’s crate. Once installed, the kit incorporates special blades, already standard on your tractor, in a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck. The ultra-fine clippings are then forced back into the lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer. Observe theinstructions included with the mulch kit for the best results when mulching.

SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

Operating The Headlights

To turn the tractor’s headlights on:

• Start the engine following the instructions earlier in

this section.

• Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to Figure 5.

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 5.

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.

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.

Parking Brake Adjustment

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. See Figure 9.

• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on the right side of the brake assembly. See Figure 9.

• Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck at .011".

• Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.

Hex Nut

Set Gap

at .011"

Brake Disc

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor.

Compression

Spring

Transmission

Figure 9

Seat Adjustment

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.

Steering Adjustment

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 Lock Washer

Axle

• Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball 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.

• Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.

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.

• In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

• 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.

Grease Fitting

Ball Joint

Figure 10

Pivot Bar

Drag Link

Jam Nut

Leveling the Deck

NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before

performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to

Tires on page 21 for information regarding tire pressure.

Front To 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 in the 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 ground.

• 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.

Side to 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.

eck

Stabilizer

Bracket

Lock

Nuts

Deck

FRONT TO REAR

Jam Nuts

SIDE TO SIDE

Figure 11

SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

WARNING: Before performing any

maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Engine

Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler engine’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 Kohler engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your unit. Follow the instructions carefully.

Changing Engine Oil

• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler engine’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.

Oil Fill Cap

Hex Cap Screw

Oil Drain Hose

Adjustment Gear

Protective Cap

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 12.

• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 12.

• 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 in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 12.

Oil Fill Tube

Drain Port

Figure 12

IMPORTANT:

Owner Manual (or Kohler engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.

Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/

Oil Drain Valve

Air Cleaner

Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/ air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler engine’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 Kohler engine’s Owner’s Manual) for correct plug type and gap specifications.

Cleaning the Engine And Deck

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:

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.

The use of a pressure washer or garden

Lubrication

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.

Engine

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.

Pivot Points & Linkage

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

Rear Wheels

The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.

Front Wheels

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

SECTION 8: SERVICE

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.

Cutting Deck Removal

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 14.

• 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 13.

• 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.

Support Pin

Figure 13

• 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.

Changing the Deck Belt(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:

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.

The V-belts found on your tractor are

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 selftapping 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 14.

• Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

Electric PTO Clutch

Deck Idler Pulley

Left Hand

Double Pulley

NOTE:

Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity.

Center Pulley

Figure 14

Changing the Transmission Drive Belt

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.

PTO Idler Bracket

(mounted on tractor)

Self-Tapping Screws

IMPORTANT:

The V-belts found on your tractor are

Deck belt (Bottom)

PTO belt (Top)

Right Hand

Double Pulley

(beneath belt guard)

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.

Variable-speed

Pulley

Battery Tray

Opening

Shift Lever

Rear Idler Pulley

Drive belt (Lower)

Drive belt (Upper)

Single-speed

Transmission

Transmission Pulley

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

Belt Keeper

Idler Bracket

Double-Idler Bracket

Transmission Idler Pulley

Front of Tractor

Front Idler Pulley

Keeper Pins

to drive pedal

Engine Pulley

Figure 15

• 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.

Upper Drive Belt

• Locate the transmission idler pulley on the upper drive belt by looking through the battery tray opening. See Figure 15.

• 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.

• Reroute the new upper drive belt as shown in Figure 15.

Lower Drive Belt

NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires

the removal of several tractor components. Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could successfully complete it. If you don’t, see an authorized MTD Service Dealer to have the belt changed.

IMPORTANT:

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 15.

• Remove the variable-speed pulley by loosening the hex bolt that secures it to the transmission. Use a second wrench to hold the hex nut on the bottom side of the pulley.

Note the routing of the lower drive belt

• 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

15.

• 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.

Neutral

Return

Bracket

Hairpin

Clips

Idler Adj. Rod

Place Wrenches Here

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 15.

• 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 15. The drive pedal is properly adjusted when the hole found in the double-idler bracket has approximately 1-3/8" of travel with ten pounds of pressure applied to the drive pedal. See Figure 16.

Double-idler

Bracket

Hole

”

Idler

Adjuster Rod

Drive Pedal

Return Spring

Speed Control

Assembly

Figure 17

• 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.

The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and approximately 14 psi for the front tires. 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.

Front of Tractor

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

Figure 16

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 17•.

• 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

Cutting Blades

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 Cutting Deck Removal on page 18) 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 18.

Hex Flange Nut

Wood Block

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.

Spindle Assembly

Figure 18

• Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure 18.

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 19.

Blade Separation

IMPORTANT:

Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-pounds and 90 foot-pounds.

Battery

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

• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean

and free of corrosive build-up.

• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a

light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals

• Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the

positive terminal to prevent shorting.

IMPORTANT:

disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could change the polarity and cause damage to your engine’s alternating system.

If removing the battery for any reason,

Worn Blade Edge

Wind Wing

Sharpen Edge Evenly

Figure 19

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 19.

Charging

If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotivetype 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.

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.

SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 17 of 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.

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:

amperage capacity for replacement.

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

Always use a fuse with the same

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.

SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES

The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Model J609H & Y609H. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for information regarding price and availability.

NOTE: Lawn tractor models J609H and Y609H are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging

attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor’s warranty.

MODEL DESCRIPTION

OEM-190-118 46-inch Deck Mulch Kit OEM-190-602 FastAttach™ Twin Bagger Grass Collector OEM-190-603 FastAttach™ Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor) OEM-190-604 FastAttach™ Yard-Mate™ Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor) OEM-190-607 FastAttach™ Deluxe Tractor Sunshade OEM-190-822 FastAttach™ 46-inch Front Dozer Blade OEM-190-823 FastAttach™ 42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower

SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action

Engine fails to start 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.

Engine runs erratic 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.

Dirty air cleaner.

Engine overheats Engine oil level low.

Air flow restricted.

Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark plug(s) gap too close. Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap to .030” . Idles poorly Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too

wide. Dirty air cleaner.

Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

Mower will not mulch grass Engine speed too low.

Wet grass. Excessively high grass.

Dull blade.

Uneven cut Deck not balanced properly.

Dull blade. Uneven tire pressure.

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

Pull 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 days 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 days old) gasoline. Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean precleaner, if so equipped. Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.

Replace spark plug(s). Set plug(s) gap to .030” .

Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean precleaner, if so equipped. Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade. Replace blade. Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. Sharpen or replace blade. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. Sharpen or replace blade. Check tire pressure in all four tires.

SECTION 12: MODELS J609H & Y609H PARTS LIST

(for choke)

NOTE: Engine accessory parts are applicable to both model J609H and Y609H except where otherwise noted.

REF.

NO.

1 710-0227 Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 2 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 3 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 4 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 (Model J609H) 5 710-1314 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 6 710-1315 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 7 712-3017 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 8 721-0460 Exhaust Gasket (Model J609H)

9 726-0205 Hose Clamp 10 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 11 736-0300 Flat Washer 12 751B221535 Casing Clamp (Model J609H) 13 751-0535 Fuel Line Hose 14 751-0564 Muffler Deflector 15 751-0616 Muffler, Twin Inlet (Model J609H) 16 751-0650 RH Exhaust Pipe (Model J609H)

PA RT

NO. DESCRIPTION

REF.

NO.

17 751-0651 LH Exhaust Pipe (Model J609H) 18 751-3140 Oil Drain Valve 19 751-3141 Oil Drain Hose 20 751-3142 Oil Drain Cap 21 783-0615B Muffler Heat Shield 22 783-0625B Engine Heat Shield (Model J609H) 23 722-0263 Foam (fits over fuel line) 24 746-1086 Throttle Cable (Model J609H) 25 746-1100 Throttle Cable (Model Y609H) 26 751-0645 RH Exhaust Pipe (Model Y609H) 27 751-0644A LH Exhaust Pipe (Model Y609H) 28 751-0805 Muffler, Twin Inlet (Model Y609H) 29 783-1121 Engine Heat Shield (Model Y609H) 30 721-0377 Exhaust Gasket (Model Y609H) 31 712-3086 Flange Nut, M8 x 1.25-6 (Model Y609H)

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

Models J609H &

Y609H

23 42

40 37

Models J609H & Y609H

REF.

NO.

1 783-1346 Grill Support Bracket (9-style) 2 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 3 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 4 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 5 710-1017 Truss Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 6 725-1741 Ignition Switch 7 726-0272 Clamp, 9/16 8 710-0642 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

9 712-0292 U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20 10 736-0270 Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062 11 725-1976 Systems Indicator Monitor 12 712-3004A Hex Nut, 5/16-18 13 731-2119 Grille (9-style) 14 731-0511 Trim Strip, 4 15 725-0175 Cable Tie, 3/16 x .05 x 7.4 16 746-1085 Choke Knob/Cable 17 783-0783 Hood (9-style) 18 783-0784 RH Side Panel (9-style) 19 783-0785 LH Side Panel (9-style) 20 731-2118 Headlight Lens (9-style) 21 747-1162 Hood Hinge Rod 22 625-0051 Headlight Assembly 23 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 24 751-0603 Fuel Cap 25 751-0658B Fuel Tank, Three-gallon 26 725-1745 Ignition Key w/ plastic cover

27 710-0895 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75 28 710-3217 Truss Phillips Screw, #8-32 x .375 29 712-0142 Hex Nut, #8-32 30 731-1857 Throttle Control Knob 31 731-2225B Dash Panel, 8/9-style, Electric PTO 32 731-2226 Cruise Control Button 33 731-2227 Parking Brake Button 34 736-0142 Flat Washer, 9/32 x 1/2 x 1/16 35 747-1196 Brake/Cruise Pivot Rod 36 749-1087A Dash Support Tube 37 712-3010 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 38 731-2270A Hood Plenum (Model J609H)

39 726-3046 Ratchet Clip 40 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 41 726-0201 Speed Nut, .3125 42 736-3078 Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063 43 710-1238 Screw, 5/16-18 x .875 (Grade 5) 44 725-1752 Electric PTO Switch 45 711-0332 Clevis Pin, .50 x .78 46 768-0010 Bumper Assembly 47 714-0145 Internal Cotter Pin

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

725-1744 Ignition Key w/o plastic cover

731-2271A Hood Plenum (Model Y609H)

629-0469A Headlight Wire Harness (Not Shown) 629-1071 Tractor Wire Harness (Not Shown)

Models J609H &

Y609H

43 42

45 41

37 48

44 30

40 36 47 16

38 28

35 54

17 21

10 20

21 22

14 52

25 19

9 7

Models J609H & Y609H

REF.

NO.

1 747-1130A Deck Stabilizer Rod

2 683-0197 Lift Shaft Assembly

3 711-0332 Clevis Pin, .5 x .78

4 712-0206 Hex Nut, 1/2-13

5 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

6 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

7 712-3083 Hex Nut, 1/2-13

8 714-0104 Internal Cotter Pin

9 714-0145 Internal Cotter Pin 10 716-0106 E-ring 11 720-0311 Handle Grip 12 732-0874 Torsion Spring 13 732-1027 Extension Spring, .872 x 3.4 14 736-0275 Flat Washer, 5/16 15 736-0921 Lock Washer, 1/2 16 736-3019 Flat Washer, .31 x 1.062 x .134 17 736-3084 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06 18 738-0138A Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .62 19 738-0143 Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16 20 741-0225 Hex Flange Bearing 21 741-0715 Snap Flange Bearing 22 746-0968 Lift Cable, 16.16 23 747-1111 Lift Handle 24 756-1154 Roller Pulley 25 783-0678A Arm Lift 26 783-0720A Deck Stabilizer Bracket 27 710-0260A Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x .62 28 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 29 710-0895 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75 30 731-1990 Lift Lever Cover 31 731-2104A Shift Lever Cover w/ Cup Holder 32 736-3078 Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063 33 783-0677 Lift Adjustment Bracket 34 783-0685B Fender 35 783-0715A Seat Mounting Bracket 36 710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375 37 712-3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 38 720-0309A Seat Adjuster Grip 39 731-1989 Spacer 40 732-0499 Compression Spring, .41 x 1.5 41 736-0175 Spring Washer, .265 x .562 x .025 42 736-0204 Flat Washer, .344 x .62 x .03 43 738-0137A Shoulder Screw, .340 x .285,1/4-20 44 738-1007 Shoulder Screw, .50 x .50, 3/8-16 45 783-0611 Seat Stop 46 783-0738 Seat Pivot Bracket 47 783-0739 Seat Adjustment Lever 48 783-0753 Seat Adjustment Selector 49 757-0348A High Back Seat, Black 50 735-0656 RH Foot Pad 51 735-0657 LH Foot Pad

52 714-0111 Cotter Pin 53 731-0511 Trim Strip 54 783-0209 LH Seat Lift Bracket

PA RT

NO. DESCRIPTION

726-3046 Foot Pad Clips (Not Shown)

17239A RH Seat Lift Bracket (Not Shown)

Models J609H &

Y609H

13 22

15 12

32 10 17

Models J609H & Y609H

REF.

NO.

1 683-0304 Lower Frame Assembly

2 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625

3 783-0726A RH Pivot Support Bracket

4 783-0727 LH Pivot Support Bracket

5 783-0728 Pivot Bar Bracket

6 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5)

7 711-1408 RH Drag Link

8 711-1409A LH Drag Link

9 712-0240 Jam Nut, 7/16-20 (Grade 2) 10 712-0241 Hex Nut, 3/8-24 (Grade 2) 11 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 12 712-0459 Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20 13 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 14 717-1550C Steering Gear, 11/90 Ratio 15 717-1554 Steering Pinion Gear 16 723-0448A Ball Joint, 7/16-20 17 736-0169 Lock Washer, 3/8 18 736-3084 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06 19 738-1001A Steering Shaft, .625 OD x 24.4 20 741-0475 Plastic Bushing, .38 ID 21 741-0656 Hex Flange Bearing, 5/8 22 738-0372 Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID 23 631-0027 Steering Wheel, 13.25 24 731-0220 Steering Wheel Cap, Round 25 638-0021 LH Axle Assembly, .625 Diameter 26 638-0022 RH Axle Assembly, .625 Diameter 27 719-0525B Cast Iron Pivot Bar w/ Fittings, .75 28 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 29 714-0470 Cotter Pin 30 726-0214 Push Cap, .625 31 736-0162 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.0 x .12 32 736-0187 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06 33 736-0285 Flat Washer, .635 x 1.589 x .06 34 738-1011 Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.2, 3/8-16 35 710-0643 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1 36 634-0105A Wheel Assembly Complete, 15 x 6 x 6

37 734-2290 Hub Cap 38 783-0653D Steering Support Bracket 39 738-0143 Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16 40 736-0331 Bell Washer, .39 x 1.13 x .062 41 710-1260A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 42 736-0242 Bell Washer, .34 x .872

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

634-0172 Rim Only w/ Plastic Bearing 734-0255 Air Valve (Not Shown) 734-1731 Tire Only, Square Shoulder

Models J609H &

Y609H

5 29

11 18

85 84

2 13

56 71

66 59

32 20

10 19

47 34

15 17

35 87

REF.

NO.

1 783-1015 Shift Lever Support 2 17840 Transaxle Mounting Bracket 3 618-0551 Single-speed Transmission Assembly 4 631-0009A Shifter Knob 5 647-0045 Shift Lever 6 656-0048 Variable-speed Pulley Assembly 7 656-0051A Transmission Pulley, 8.5 x .5-36 8 683-0251 Double-idler Bracket

9 710-0176 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.75 10 710-0227 Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 11 710-0347 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75 12 736-0272 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.0 x .060 13 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 14 710-0642 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 15 710-3011 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25 16 711-0677 Ferrule, 5/16-18 17 712-0241 Hex Nut, 3/8-24 18 712-0378 Hex Nut, 7/16-20 19 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 20 712-3017 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 21 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 22 712-3008 Jam Nut, 3/8-16 23 714-0111 Cotter Pin 24 714-0149B Internal Cotter Pin 25 723-3018 Ball Joint 26 725-1644 Short Spring Switch 27 726-0320 Insulator Nut Plate 28 732-0384 Extension Spring, .62 Dia. x 6.12 29 732-0525 Compression Spring Clip 30 732-0716 Extension Spring, .59 OD x 4 31 732-0963 Extension Spring, .50 Dia. x 6.37

32 736-0105 Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063 33 736-0140 Flat Washer, .385 x .62 x .063 34 736-0169 Lock Washer, 3/8 35 736-3008 Flat Washer, .344 x .750 x .120 36 736-0407 Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .602 37 736-3010 Flat Washer, .407 x .812 x .135 38 738-0322 Shoulder Screw, .625 x .217 39 747-1122 Brake Rod 40 747-1123A Belt Guard 41 747-1127 Idler Adjustment Rod, 3/8 42 747-0047A Shift Rod 43 711-0736 Adjustment Ferrule, 1/4-20 x 1.0 44 738-0372 Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID 45 754-0467 Lower Drive Belt

PA RT

NO. DESCRIPTION

(hooks to flange, 783-0650, in frame)

Models J609H &

REF.

NO.

46 754-0468 Upper Drive Belt 47 756-0981A Flat Idler, 2.75 OD 48 783-1016B Speed Control Rod Bracket 49 783-0667B Transmission Torque Bracket 50 783-0669 Idler Bracket 51 736-0430 Flat Washer, .350 x 1.59 x .062 52 647-0031 Brake Control Assembly 53 647-0032 Speed Control Assembly 54 683-0266 Drive Pedal Assembly 55 714-0470 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.25 56 711-0736 Ferrule, 1/4-20 57 711-1363 Pin, 3/8-16 x 2.43 58 714-0104 Cotter Pin 59 732-0437 Compression Spring, .34 OD x 1.0 60 732-0955 Extension Spring, .50 OD x 1.41 61 735-0662 Drive Pedal Pad 62 735-3049 Brake Pedal Pad 63 736-0142 Flat Washer, .281 x .5 x .063 64 736-0187 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06 65 736-0204 Flat Washer, .344 x .062 x .03 66 738-0155 Shoulder Screw, .437 x 1.62 67 738-0507B Shoulder Screw, .5 x .434 68 741-0225 Hex Flange Bearing 69 741-3065A Split Hex Flange Bearing 70 747-1137 Cruise Control Rod 71 747-1138 Brake Lock Control Rod 72 748-0413 Cruise Latch 73 736-0275 Flat Washer, .344 x .688 x .065 74 783-0653D Stearing Support Bracket 75 783-0732 Drive Lockout Bracket 76 783-0773 Brake Pedal 77 783-0780A Neutral Return Bracket 78 683-0304 Lower Frame Assembly 79 783-1031A Hitch Plate 80 736-0242 Bell Washer, .34 x .872 81 710-0627 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-24 x .75 82 634-0104 Wheel Assembly Complete, 20 x 8 x 8

83 734-2290A Hub Cap 84 710-0809 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.25 85 750-0566A Spacer 86 710-0650 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .875 87 710-1260A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

634-0070 Rim Only 734-0255 Air Valve (Not Shown) 734-1730 Tire Only, 20 x 8 x 8, Square Shoulder

Y609H

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, to 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

Models J609H &

Y609H

12*

10 30

4 2

12*

Models J609H & Y609H

REF.

NO.

1 716-0231 E-ring, .75 2 721-0338 Seal, .75 x 1.0 x .125 3 711-1431 Drive Shaft 4 741-0340 Sleeve Bearing, .75 x .1.0 x 1.0 5 736-0495 Thrust Washer, 1.0 x .632 x .0 6 717-1362 42-tooth Bevel Gear 7 717-1363 42-tooth Bevel Gear 8 750-1234 Spacer, .633 x 1.0 x .513

9 718-0228 Clutch Collar 10 741-0525 Needle Bearing, .625 x .875 11 719-0394 Lower Housing

12a 736-0336 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .030* 12b 736-0337 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .040* 12c 736-0349 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .020*

13 736-0519 Flat Washer, .70 x 1.125 x .031 14 741-0336 Flange Bearing, 5/8 x 3/4 x 3/4 15 741-0337 Flange Bearing, 5/8 x 3/4 x 15/16 16 750-1238 Spacer, .635 x 1.0 x .27 17 611-0133 Detent Shaft Assembly 18 618-0424 Differential Assembly 19 661-0006 Brake Assembly 20 710-1325 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.625 21 710-1206 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.375 22 717-0678 Brake Pad 23 732-0863 Compression Spring 24 741-0862 Detent Ball 25 761-0202 Brake Disc 26 711-1430 Input Shaft 27 716-0108 Retaining Ring, .437 28 717-1464 14-tooth Bevel Pinion 29 719-0391A Upper Housing 30 736-0723 Thrust Washer, .635 x 1.25 x .042

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

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

Models J609H & Y609H

21 22

27 37

38 17

Models J609H &

REF.

NO.

1 783-0653D Steering Support Bracket

2 754-0474 PTO Belt

3 717-1708 Electric PTO Clutch

4 783-1003 Electric Clutch Anti-rotation Bracket

5 710-0859 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.5

6 710-1238 Hex Head Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .875

7 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

8 732-0978 Extension Spring, .62 x 5.62

9 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 10 710-3180 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.75 11 712-3010 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 12 683-0297 Idler Bracket Assembly 13 738-3056 Shoulder Screw, 1/2 x 2.5 14 710-3144 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.0 15 710-3025 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 16 738-0785 Shoulder Spacer, 1.38 x .445 x .36 17 736-0171 Lock Washer, 7/16 18 710-3157 Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.25 (Grade 5) 19 725-1706 12-volt Battery, 270 CCA 20 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 21 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20 22 712-3087 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 23 725-1426 Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100 Amp 24 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 25 736-0222 Lock Washer, 1/4 26 783-1031A Hitch Plate 27 748-0415A Spacer, 3/8 x 1.54 28 756-0627B Idler Pulley, 3.5 29 783-0349 Battery Tray 30 712-0459 Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20 31 783-0891B Deck Stop 32 710-0604A Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 33 732-3080 Compression Spring, 1.28 x 3.5 34 723-0444 Battery Strap 35 738-1020 Shoulder Screw, .625 x .5, 7/16-20 36 736-0407 Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062 37 738-1132 Shoulder Screw, 1/4-20, .25 x .15 38 736-0322 Flat Washer, .45 x 1.25 x .164

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

Y609H

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.

MTD Red: 0638

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

Models J609H & Y609H

22 26

Models J609H & Y609H

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.

1 16606 Retainer Hook 2 17982 Spindle Reinforcement Plate 3 618-0240A Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia.

4 618-0241 Double Pulley Spindle Assembly

5 683-0254 Deck Adjustment Bracket w/ Weld Nut 6 683-0265C 46-inch Deck Shell 7 710-0167 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .50 8 710-0344 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5

9 710-0501 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.0 10 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 11 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/8-18 x 1.25 12 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw,1/4-20 x .5 13 710-0650 Self-tapping Screw,15/16-18 x .875 14 710-0703 Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 15 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 16 710-1260A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 17 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20 18 712-0417A Hex Flange Nut, 5/8-18 19 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 20 712-3006 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 21 712-3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 22 714-0470 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.25 23 717-1553A Deck Adjustment Gear 24 726-0233 Push Nut. .25 x .5 25 731-1032B Side Discharge Chute Assembly 26 732-0306 Compression Spring, .406 x .531 x 1.75 27 732-0594A Extension Spring, .91 x 7.3 28 710-0578 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5 29 734-0973 Deck Wheel, 5 x 1.38 30 736-0105 Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063 31 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 32 736-0270 Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062 33 738-0347 Shoulder Spacer, .625 x 1.16 34 738-0373 Shoulder Screw 35 742-0611 Three-in-one Blade, Star Center, 16.28" 36 742-0612 Three-in-one Blade, Star Center, 14.88" 37 747-1116 Deck Release Pin 38 754-0349 Deck Belt, Poly 39 731-1636 Mulch Plug 40 756-0627B Idler Pulley, 3.5 41 736-0173 Flat Washer, .28 x .74 x .063 42 783-0139A Idler Bracket 43 783-0141 Center Deck Skirt 44 783-0142 RH Deck Skirt 45 783-0747 LH Belt Cover 46 783-0805A RH Belt Cover 47 712-3006 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 48 712-3087 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 49 753-0874 46-inch Deck Assembly Complete

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

756-1187 Pulley Only

756-0603 Pulley Only

(w/o Mulch Kit)

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

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, commercial 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 component 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 components 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 PRODUCTS 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 Warranty, 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 services, 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 shall void this Warranty. 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 it was 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.

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