Yard-Man 13AX614G701 Owner’s Manual

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Operator's Manual

Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor

MODEL 614

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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 361131

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD LLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10589C

(11/18/2003)

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

Content

Customer Support

Important Safe Operation Practices

Tractor Set-u p Controls

Operation

Page Content Page

2 Maintenance 21 3 Service 22

8 Off-season Storage 27

11 Attachments & Accessories 27 14 Warranty Back Cover

FINDINGMODELNUMBER

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. Itwill 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. A sample model plate is also given below. You can locate the model plate by looking at the underside of the seat. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized

service dealer.

Copy the model number here:

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CLEVELAND,OH 44136

www mtdproducts.com 800-800-7310

330-220-4683

Copy the serial number here:

CUSTOMERSUPPORT

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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.

,_ WARNING: The Battery and Engine Exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The battery and posts contain lead; wash hands after handling.

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.

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 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 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.

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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,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding 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. Ifyou cannot back up the slope or ifyou 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. 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

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.

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c. Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindand

downforsmallchildren.

d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)

shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously

injuredorinterferewithsafemachine

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.

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:

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. Neverfuel 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.

I. 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).

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6. Replacetheblade(s)withtheoriginalequipment manufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

7. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorwear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

8. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.

9. Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemor othersafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

10.Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)andground againsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machineforanydamage.Repairthedamage beforestartingandoperating.

11.Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsorrepairsto themachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

12.Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge coveraresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould exposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.

Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents

andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment

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

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

13.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor over-speedtheengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe

maximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.

14.Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary.

15.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.

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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.

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

shown on top of battery, charge the battery as instructed on page 23 of this manual prior to operating

the tractor.

AttachingTheSteeringWheel

• The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath

steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.

NOTE: There are two different styles of steering

wheel cap. See Figure 2. Styles vary by model.

• With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight

forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.

• Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over

the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See

Figure 2.

• Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the

steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks"

into place.

Steering

Wheel Cap _

Hex Bolt

Figure 1

&Washer

Steering

Shaft

Figure 2

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AttachingTheSeat

Seat styles vary by tractor model and there are three different styles available:

• Standard Adjustment

• Quick Adjustment &

• Knob Adjustment Refer to Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5 to identify

which your tractor's seat style and follow applicable instructions below.

NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are either

fastened to the tractor seat's pivot bracket with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket. In either case, free the seat form its shipping position and remove the two hex screws (or knobs, on models so equipped) from the bottom of seat before proceeding with applicable instructions below.

Standard Adjustment

Hex Screws

Shoulder

Screws

Opening

in Slot

Pivot Bracket

Standard AdjustmentSeat

1. Position the shoulder screws (found on the base of the seat) inside the slot openings in the seat pivot bracket. Figure 3.

2. Slide the seat slightly rearward in the seat pivot bracket, lining up the rear slots in the pivot bracket

with the remaining two holes in the seat's base.

3. Select desired position for the seat, and secure with the two hex screws removed earlier. See Figure 3.

QuickAdjustmentSeat

NOTE: If your seat was shipped mounted backwards

on the seat pivot bracket, pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket. See Figure 4.

1. Line up the plastic seat spacers with the slots in seat pivot bracket.

2. Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat stop. See Figure 4.

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.

KnobAdjustmentSeat

1. Position the shoulder screws (found on the base of the seat) inside the slot openings in the seat pivot bracket. Figure 5.

2. Slide the seat slightly rearward in the seat pivot bracket, lining up the rear slots in the pivot bracket

with the remaining two holes in the seat's base.

3. Select desired position for the seat, and secure with the two knobs removed earlier. See Figure 5.

Figure 3

QuickAdjustment

Seat Stop

Pivot Bracket

Figure 4

KnobAdjustment

Knobs

Shoulder

Screws

Opening

in Slot_

Figure 5

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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: 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.

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: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

engine is off, set the parking brake and

WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's remove the ignition key before removing the

shipping brace.

• Locate the shipping brace and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck. See Figure 6.

TirePressure

any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire

WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under pressure should be maintained at all times.

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping

purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating

the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is

approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i, for

the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.

IdentifyingtheMulchPlug(ifsoequipped)

On tractor models with a 42-inch deck so equipped, a mulch plug can be found within the cutting deck's discharge opening.

NOTE: Refer to Mulchingon page 17 for more detailed

information.

If you'd prefer to operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge

out of the discharge opening during operation. See

Figure 7.

Warning Tag

Figure 6

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.

Plastic Wing Nut

Mulch Plug

Figure 7

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SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNTRACTOR

NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.

1-Style varies by model :1:Ifso equipped

A Systems Indicator Monitor1- G Cruise Control ButtonS B PTO (Power Take-off) Levers H Ignition Switch

PTO (Power Take-off) Knobs I Brake Pedal C Choke Controls J Drive Pedal D Cup Holders K Deck Lift Lever E Throttle Control Lever L Seat Adjustment Levers

F Parking Brake Button

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 and, on some models, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 8.

Choke

Position

Fast

Position

Fast

Position

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 9.

On/Lights

Off

Slow

Position

Figure 8

IMPORTANT:When operating the tractor with the cutting

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

Slow

Position

ChokeControl

On some models, moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine's choke

control. On all other models, the I _1!_ Ichoke 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 15 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.

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Start

Figure 9

Refer to StartingTheEngineon page 15 of this manual for detailed starting instructions

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

headlights. Refer to OperatingTheHeadlightson page 18

of this manual for detailed instructions.

DrivePedal

The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front

side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the upper portion of the drive pedal

forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Depress the lower

portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your right foot (NOT your heel) to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further forward or rearward that the pedal is pivoted, 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

Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or an ammeter as part of two available systems indicator monitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of your dash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 10.

AMPS

Oil

Brake

ElectricPTO

(PowerTake-off)Knob

To engage the power to the

cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments on models equipped with an electric PTO, pull outward on the PTO knob. Push the PTO knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck.

Ammeter

Battery

Hour Meter

PTO

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

BRAKE m Depress the brake pedal. PTO m Move PTO lever, or PTO knob into the

disengaged (OFF) position.

It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light, if so equipped, to illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either illuminate's 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 with your tractor.

BATTERY_ The battery is in need of a charge, or the

engine's charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer to

the MAINTENANCEsection of this manual

for the proper battery charging procedure

or have the charging system checked by a Briggs & Stratton or Kohler engine's

dealer.

On units so equipped, the ammeter measures the electrical output of the engine's charging system. Under normal operating conditions, with the engine at full

throttle, the ammeter's needle should measure a positive charge.

The hour meter, on units so equipped, operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tractor operation.

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PTO

Oil

Brake

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.

PTO(PowerTake-off)Lever

On models equipped with a manual PTO, the PTO lever is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the

steering wheel. Move the PTO lever forward to engage

the power to the cutting deck or other (separately

available) attachments; move the PTO lever rearward

to disengage the power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged

(OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

SeatAdjustmentLever

To adjust the seat forward or backward on units

equipped with a quick-adjust seat, 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 19 of this

manual for more detailed instructions.

DeckLift 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.

CupHolder

The tractor's cup holder, if so equipped, is located on the fender to the left of the seat, just to the rear of the

shift lever.

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

CruiseControlButton

The cruise control button, on

on the tractor dash panel to the

models so equipped, is located ;I_l

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 SettingtheCruiseControlon page 16 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: OPERATINGYOURLAWNTRACTOR

all instructions and warnings on the machine

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow and in this manual before operating.

AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH

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 prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO knob (or lever) 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 (or lever) in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of

whether the parking brake is engaged.

• The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with

the drive pedal in position for reverse travel.

• The electric PTO clutch, if so equipped, will automatically shut off if the PTO knob is moved into

the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in

position for reverse travel.

• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

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

• 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 OFR

• 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.

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 1/4-inchand ½- inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth,

flat surface such as a driveway.

WARNING

interlock system is malfunctioning. This

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the system was designed for your safety and

protection.

from the discharge opening of the cutting

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away

deck.

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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 18 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.

Startingthe Engine

,i_ WARNING: Do not operate the tractor ifthe

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

manual for Gasoline and Oil till-up instructions.

• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.

• Place the PTO knob (or lever) in the disengaged

• Engage the tractor's parking brake.

• Pull the choke control outward.

• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START

IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key inthe 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

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.

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

(OFF) position.

position. After the engine starts, release the key. It

will return to the ON position.

and place the throttle control in the FAST position.

StoppingtheEngine

,_ WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,

• Ifthe blades are engaged, place the PTO knob (or

• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent

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

lever) in the disengaged (OFF) position.

position.

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 (or

lever) 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.

• Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

• To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired

speed is achieved. See Figure 11.

Reverse Forward

Brake Pedal

Drive Pedal

Fender /

Running Board

Figure 11

To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind

is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the

drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your

heel) until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 11.

IMPORTANT:Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the drive

pedal from forward to reverse or vice versa.

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.

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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

• Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.

• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other

• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. Ifa turn must

• Avoid stopping when driving up aslope. If it is

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.

on slopes.

hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope

greatly increases the chance of a roll over.

necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of

flipping the tractor over backward.

To change the direction of travel to reverse when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a

complete stop. Then depress the lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse.

MovingTheTractorManually

Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a

hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually. Activating this

valve allows the rear tires to "freewheel." To engage the

hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows:

• Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod inthe rear of the tractor. See Figure 12.

SettingTheCruiseControl

NOTE: The cruise control feature is NOT standard on

all models.

• Slowly depress the upper portion of 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.

Hydrostatic

Bypass Rod

Figure 12

• Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down, to lock it in place.

NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the

hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position prior to operating the tractor.

IMPORTANT:Never attempt to move the tractor manually without first engaging the hydrostatic relief

valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the tractor's transmission.

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.

Modelswith ManualPTO

• Grasp the PTO lever and pivot it all the way forward

into the engaged (ON) position.

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Modelswith ElectricPT0

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

position. See Figure 13.

Front View Pull Out Push In

Figure 13

• 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 engine (on models with a manual PTO) or electric PTO clutch (on models with an electric PTO) will automatically shut off if the PTO is engaged with the shift lever in position for reverse travel. Refer to SafetyInterlockSwitcheson page 14.

UsingtheDeckLift 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 SettingTheCuttingHeightearlier in

this section.

Mowing

,_ WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or

The following informationwill be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.

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.

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 CuttingBladeson page 22 of this

manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.

Mulching

Some, NOT all, models come equipped with a mulch kit which 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 the following points for the best results when mulching.

• Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings.

• Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total

height of the grass or approximately 1-1/2 inches. Doing so will cause the clippings to clump up beneath the deck and not be mulched effectively.

• Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass clippings more time to effectively be mulched.

• Always position the throttle control lever in the

FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there while mowing. Failing to keep the engine at full throttle places strain on the tractor's engine and does not allow the blades to properly mulch grass.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the discharge

chute to operate the mower with the mulch kit installed.

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42-inch Decks

To operate the cutting deck without mulching, on models so equipped, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge out the side. See Figure 14.

46-inch Decks

On models so equipped, the mulch kit is packed separately within the tractor's crate. Observe the

instructions included with the mulch kit for the best results when mulching.

Carriage

Plastic Wing Nut

Figure 14

SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS

,_ WARNING: Never attempt to make any

Levelingthe Deck

NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before

performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 22 for information regarding tire pressure.

FrontToRear

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,

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

manual.

wire(s) and ground against the engine before

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug

performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.

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.

Mulch Plug

OperatingTheHeadlights

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 9.

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 9.

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.

• 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 15A.

• Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 15A. 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.

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• 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 15B.

Lock

Nuts

Deck "_

Stabilizer

Bracket

Deck

• 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.

Adjustment Gear

FRONT TO REAR

Figure 15

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.

• Carefully remove the cotter pin from the crown nut on the right side of the brake assembly.

• Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the

brake disc and the brake puck. Proper gap is.011".

• Tighten the crown nut until the proper gap is

achieved.

• Insert a replacement cotter pin (part number 714-

0111) into the crown nut.

SIDE TO SIDE

Hex Cap Screw

SeatAdjustment

Standard Seat

To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two hex

screws on the bottom of the seat. Slide the seat forward

or backward as desired. Retighten the two screws. See

Figure 16.

Hex Screws

Figure 16

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Quick-adjustSeat(if soequipped)

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 on models equipped with a seat adjustment lever, move the lever to the left

and slide the seat forward or rearward. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor.

KnobAdjustmentSeat(if soequipped) To adjust the position of the seat on models so

equipped, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 17. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the two knobs.

Knobs

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 18.

• Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball joint. See Figure 18.

• 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.

Hex Nut and Pivot Bar Lock Washer

Figure 17

DrXagLink

Jam Nut

Ball Joint

Figure 18

• 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

finks 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.

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SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNTRACTOR

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 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 Kohlerengine'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 19.

• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil

drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 19.

• 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 of no less than 64 oz.

• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate

counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 19.

• 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. IMPORTANT:Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/

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

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.

Oil Fill Cap Oil Drain Hose Protective Cap

Oil Fill Tube Oil Drain Valve

Spark Plug(s)

The spark plug(s) 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.

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.

RearWheels

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.

FrontAxles

Each end of the tractor's front pivot bar may be equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease

gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.

Drain Port

Figure 19

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Transmission

The hydrostatic transmission is maintenance-free and sealed at the factory. The oil level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed.

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 and pulleys.

SECTION8: SERVICE

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.

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 bladeadapter 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 23) 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 20.

Hex Flange Nut

Spindle Assembly

Figure 20

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

Figure 20.

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 21.

Blade Separation

Worn Blade Edge

Wind Wing

Sharpen Edge Evenly

Figure 21

IMPORTANT:Ifthe 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 21.

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.

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

Tires

,_ WARNING: Never exceed the maximum

The recommended operating tire pressure is 10 psi for the rear tires and 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 may cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

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:If removing the battery for any reason, 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.

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.

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.

CuttingDeckRemoval

IMPORTANT:If removing the deck on a tractor with a manual PTO, have a replacement cotter pin (Part No. 714-0470) on hand before proceeding.

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

• Place the PTO knob (or lever) 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.

• On models with a 42-inch deck, remove the PTO belt from around the cutting deck's center pulley.

Refer to Figure 24.

• On models with a 46-inch deck, remove the PTO belt from around the tractor's engine pulley or

electric PTO clutch, if so equipped. Refer to Figure

24.

• On all models equipped with a manual PTO, locate

and unhook the deck brake cable by removing the cotter pin which secures it. See Figure 22.

Deck Brake Cable

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.

Figure 22

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• 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. See Figure 23.

Figure 23

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

• 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.

ChangingtheDeckBelt&PT0Belt

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:TheV-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 rearmost portion of the PTO idler bracket

and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the PTO belt.

• Remove the PTO belt from the engine pulley (or

electric PTO clutch) and the PTO idler pulley(s).

• Grasp the deck idler pulley and pivot it toward the

left side of the deck to relieve tension on the deck belt.

• Remove the deck belt from around all pulleys,

including the deck idler pulley.

• Route the new belts as shown in Figure 24.

• Remount the belt guards removed ealier.

IMPORTANT:When re-installing the deck on a tractor with a manual PTO, always use a new cotter pin (Part No. 714-0470) to re-secure the deck brake cable.

Never reuse the old cotter pin.

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Engine Pulley

(or Electric PTO Clutch)

Left Hand Pulley

Deck Idler Pulley

Center Pulley

PTO Idler Bracket

(mounted on tractor)

Self-Tapping Screws

42-inchDecks

Deck Belt (Bottom)

[]PTO Belt (Top)

Right Hand Pulley

(beneath belt guard)

Electric PTO Clutch

Deck Idler Pulley

Left Hand

Double Pulley

Engine Pulley

Deck Idler Pulley

Center Pulley

PTO Idler Bracket

j (mounted on tractor)

46-inchDecks

w/Electric PT0

_ Right Hand

_ _-_ ........ Double Pulley

_I-= h belt guard)

Self-Tapping Screws

PTO Idler Bracket

(mounted on tractor) 46-inchDecks

w/Manual PT0

Right Hand Pulley

(beneath belt guard)

Left Hand _

Double Pulley

NOTE: Left hand belt covers not shown for clarity.

Center Pulley

Figure 24

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Transmission Pulley

(Beneath Cooling Fan) Fixed V-idler Pulley

Left Frame Rail

V-idler Pulley

Flat idler Pulley

Hydrostatic

Transmission

Idler ExtensionS

i i i

Drive Belt

Ftgure 25

ChangingTheTransmissionDriveBelt

NOTE: The engine pulley must be removed from the

engine's crankshaft in order to change the tractor's drive belt. Doing so requires an air/impact wrench.

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 drive belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:

• 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.

\\ III

III

i i

L. ..... .J

Double-Idler Bracket

FRONT OFTRACTOR

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

Engine Pulley

NOTE: Proper removal of the 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 have the belt changed.

IMPORTANT:Note the routing of the lower drive belt around all the pulleys and the belt keepers (if present) BEFORE performing the following steps.

• Locate the fixed v-idler pulley found on the left underside of the frame. See Figure 25.

• Grasp the belt on both sides of the pulley and

gently move it toward the left frame rail allowing it to

unseat itself from the fixed v-idler. See.

• Pivot the double-idler bracket forward slightly before removing the idler extension spring from the

stud and the double-idler bracket itself. Do NOT discard the spring.

• Roll the drive belt out from around both the v-idler pulley and the flat idler pulley found on the double-

idler bracket.

• Carefully unplug the tractor's wire harness from the

connector on the electric PTO clutch (if present).

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• Using an impact gun with a 5/8-inch socket, remove the hex screw with secures the electric PTO clutch

(or the engine pulley) to the engine crankshaft.

• Gently lower the electric PTO clutch (or the engine pulley) off of the engine crankshaft. Be careful not to lose any washers or spacers which may be found on top of the electric PTO clutch or engine pulley.

• On units equipped with an electric PTO, the engine pulley is located directly above the electric PTO clutch. Lower the engine pulley far enough to be able to remove the upper drive belt from around it

IMPORTANT:When remounting the electric PTO clutch (or engine pulley), torque the center hex bolt to between 38 foot-pounds and 50 foot-pounds.

• Remove the drive belt by feeding it from front to rear, toward the hydrostatic transmission. See Figure 25.

SECTION9: OFF-SEASONSTORAGE

• Continue removing the drive belt by gently lifting it off of the transmission pulley and over the cooling

fan.

IMPORTANT:The fins on the cooling fan are only slightly

flexible. Be careful not to damage the fan when

removing the drive belt from around the transmission pulley.

• Reroute the new belt around the pulleys and belt

keepers, if present, EXACTLY as the old one was routed. Refer to Figure 25.

HydrostaticTransmission

The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory

and is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed. Always keep the

area around the transmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all times.

Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section7: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNTRACTORon page 21 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.

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.

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 Lawn Tractor Model 614. 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 model 614 is 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

OEM-190-116 OEM-190-118 OEM-190-180 OEM-190-182 OEM-190-603 OEM-190-604 OEM-190-607 OEM-190-822

OEM-190-823

42-inch Deck 46-inch Deck

FastAttach TM FastAttach TM FastAttach TM FastAttach TM FastAttach TM FastAttach TM

FastAttach 7M

Mulch Kit Mulch Kit

Twin Bagger Grass Collector (for 42-inch Decks) Twin Bagger Grass Collector (for 46-inch Decks)

Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)

Yard-Mate TM Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor)*

Deluxe Tractor Sunshade*

46-inch Front Dozer Blade

42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower

DESCRIPTION

*Cannot be used with grass collector mounted.

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SECTION11:TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble

Engine fails to start

Engine runs erratic

Engine overheats Engine oil level tow.

Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark plug gap too close. Remove spark plug and reset the gap. Idles poorly Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too Replace spark plug. Set plug gap.

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

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

Possible Cause(s)

PTO knob (or lever) 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.

Dirty air cleaner.

Air flow restricted.

wide.

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

Damaged or bent cutting blade. Replace blade.

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

Corrective Action Disengage PTO.

Engage parking brake. Connect wire(s) to spark plug. Place throttle lever to FAST or CHOKE position.

Pull out the CHOKE control or move throttle lever to CHOKE position

Fill tank with clean, fresh (tess 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.

Deactivate CHOKE. 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 (tess than 30

days old) gasoline.

Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean pre- cleaner, 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.

cleaner, if so equipped.

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SECTION12: MODEL614PARTSLIST

B&S OHVV-Twin

Kohler

(for throttle)

,/_ 5 j 14 (deflectormust

face forward)

15 _ 1

NOTE: Engine accessory parts are applicable to all 614 model tractors except where otherwise noted.

REF. PART

NO. NO.

1 710-0227 2 710-0599 3 710-0726 4 710-1237 5 710-1314A 6 710-1315 7 712-3017 8 721-0460 9 726-0205

10 751B213146 11 736-0300 12 751B221535 13 751-0535 14 751-0564A 15 751-0616A 16 751-0650A

DESCRIPTION NO.

Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x.50 17 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.50 18 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.625 19 Screw, #10-32 x.625 (B&S OHV V-Twin) 20 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x.625 21 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 22 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 23 Exhaust Gasket (B&S OHV V-Twin) 24 Hose Clamp 25 Casing Clamp (B&S OHV Single) 26 Lock Washer,.406 x.875 x.059 27 Casing Clamp (B&S OHV V-Twin) 28

Fuel Line Hose 29 Muffler Deflector 30

Muffler, Twin Inlet (B&S OHV V-Twin) 31 RH Exhaust Pipe (B&S OHV V-Twin) 32

REF.

PART

NO. 751-0651A 751-3140 751-3141 751-3142 783-0615C 783-0625C 712-0271 725-0157 751-0621 712-3086 721-0375 710-3206A 736-0607 746-1087 746-1086 751-0617A

DESCRIPTION

LH Exhaust Pipe (B&S OHV V-Twin)

Oil Drain Valve Oil Drain Hose

Oil Drain Cap

Muffler Heat Shield Engine Heat Shield (B&S OHV V-Twin)

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20 (B&S OHV V-Twin)

Cable Tie

Exhaust Pipe (Kohler) Flange Nut, 8mm (Kohler) Exhaust Gasket (Kohler) Hex Cap Screw, 8mm (Kohler)

External Lock Washer (Kohler) Throttle Cable (Kohler) Throttle Cable (B&S OHV V-Twin)

Muffler, Single Inlet (Kohler)

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REF. PART

NO. NO.

1 710-3015 2 710-0599 3 712-0324 4 710-0895 5 710-0924 6 710-0528 7 712-0292 8 712-0429 9 726-0201

10 747-2127 11 731-1978

731-1979 12 747-1132A 13 731-1980B 14 731-1981C 15 731-1982C 16 736-0329 17 736-0342 18 736-0173 19 783-04323

20 710-0809 21 783-0808A 22 710-0726 23 710-1017 24 710-3217 25 712-0142 26 731-0069D

731-0071E

27 731-0072 28 731-1857 29 731-2106

30 747-1155 31 783-04285 32 731-2232A

731-2234A 33 751-0659C

751-0658E 34 751-0603 35 725-1745

725-1744 36 777X41432 37 783-1000A 38 725-1976 39 725-1741

40 625-0051

-- 629-04083

-- 629-04067

-- 629-04073

-- 629-04074

-- 629-04075

-- 629-04076

DESCRIPTION

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75 Pan Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Speed Nut

Hood Latch Rod RH Head Light Lens

LH Head Light Lens Hood Support Rod

Hood LH Side Panel RH Side Panel

Lock Washer, 1/4 Flat Washer, .283 x .75 x .030 Flat Washer, .28 x .74 x .063 LH Dash Support Plate Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.25

Hood Heat Shield w/o Intake Bellow

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 Torx Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-14 x .625 Torx Screw, #8-32 x .375

Hex Nut, 8-32

Dash Panel (models w/Manual PTO)

Dash Panel (models w/Electric PTO)

Parking Brake Button Throttle Control Lever

Cruise Control Button

Brake/Cruise Pivot Rod

RH Dash Support Plate

Intake Bellow, Kohler

Intake Bellow, B&S Intek Twin

Fuel Tank, 2-galton (Shown)

Fuel Tank, 3-gallon

Fuel Cap

Ignition Key w/plastic cover

Ignition Key w/o plastic cover

Headlight Reflector

Grille Support Bracket

Systems Indicator Monitor

Ignition Switch

Headlight Assembly

Headlight Wire Harness

Harness Adapter (Models w/Kohler Engine) Wire Harness (models w/Electric PTO & Hour Meter) Wire Harness (models w/Electric PTO & Ammeter Wire Harness (models w/Manual PTO & Hour Meter) Wire Harness (models w/Manual PTO & Ammeter)

NOTE: Tractor features vary by model. NOT allparts fisted above and pictured on the previous page are standard equipment.

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Models w/Quick-adjust Seat

.14

.63

40 Models w/Manually

Adjusting Seat

59/ _-_

38 28

I I

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REF.

NO.

747-1130B

683-04079

711-0332

712-0206

712-0431

712-3004A

712-3083

714-0104

714-0145

716-0106

720-0311

732-0874

732-1184

736-0275

736-0921

736-3019

736-3084

738-0138A

738-0143

741-0225

741-0715

746-0968

747-04155

756-1154

783-0678A

783-0720A

710-0260A

710-0604A

710-0895

731-1990

731-1993

731-04591 32 736-3078 33 783-1010

PART

NO.

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,.84 x 4.6 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 Holder1- (Shown)

Cup Holder:l: Flat Washer,.349 x 1.0 x.063

Deck Lift Plate

REF.

NO.

35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

50 735-0656 51 735-0657 52 714-0111 54 783-0209C 55 710-0870 56 783-04081A 57 735-0672 58 735-0673 59 720-04009 60 736-0331 61 726-3046 62 738-0296 63 726-0201 64 736-0160 65 738-04012

PART

NO. 783-04333 783-04437 783-1489 710-1268 712-3027 720-0309A 731-04074 732-0499 710-0726 736-0204 738-0137A 738-0966 783-0611 783-0738A 783-0739 783-0753 757-04012 757-04011B

DESCRIPTION

Fender, 4-Style1- (Shown) Fender, 7-Style:l:

Seat Mounting Bracket Screw, #10-16 x.375

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Seat Adjuster Grip

Spacer Compression Spring,.41 x 1.5 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.625

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 Medium Back Seat

RH Foot Pad, Rubber (4-Styte Fender) LH Foot Pad, Rubber (4-Style Fender)

Cotter Pin

Seat Lift Bracket Hex Head Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x.625

Seat Pivot Bracket, Manually Adjusted RH Foot Pad, Rubber (7-Styte Fender)

LH Foot Pad, Rubber (7-Style Fender) Knob, 3/8-16

Cupped Washer,.39 x 1.12 Ratchet Clip

Shoulder Screw,.437 x.286 Speed Nut,.3125

Flat Washer,.531 x.93 Shoulder Screw

1Models equipped with a 4-styte fender can accept the cover w/cup holder. :_Models equipped with a 7-style fender can accept only a cup holder.

NOTE: Tractor features vary by model. NOT allparts fisted above and pictured on the previous page are standard equipmenL

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37 _

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REF. PART NO.

NO.

1 710-1260A 2 710-0604A 3 783-0726B 4 783-0727A 5 783-0728 6 710-0514 7 711-1408 8 711-1409A 9 712-0240

10 712-0241 11 712-0130 12 712-0459 13 712-0429 14 717-1550E 15 717-1554 16 723-0448A 17 736-0169 18 736-3084

19 738-1001A 20 741-0475 21 741-0656A 22 738-0372B 23 631-04028

631-04008

24 731-04040

731-04065

DESCRIPTION

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625 RH Pivot Support Bracket LH Pivot Support Bracket

Pivot Bar Bracket Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 (Grade 5)

RH Drag Link LH Drag Link

Jam Nut, 7/16-20 (Grade 2) 27

Hex Nut, 3/8-24 (Grade 2) 28 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 29 Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20 30 Lock Nut, 5/16-18 31 Steering Segment, 11/90 Ratio 32 Steering Pinion Gear 33 Ball Joint, 7/16-20 34 Lock Washer, 3/8 35 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06 36 Steering Shaft, .625 OD x 24.4 Plastic Bushing, .38 ID Hex Flange Bearing, 5/8 Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID 37 Steering Wheel: 3 Spoke 38 Steering Wheel: 3 Spoke Soft Grip 39 Steering Wheel Cap, Small (Shown) 40 Steering Wheel Cap, Large

REF.

NO.

PART NO.

638-04003

638-04006

638-04004

638-04005

719-0525C 712-0130 714-0162 726-0341 736-0242 736-0316 736-0331 738-1011 710-0643 634-04087 634-04081 734-0255 734-04040 734-2290A 783-0653G 738-0143 710-04095

DESCRIPTION

LH Axle Assembly, .75 Diameter

(Models with 46-inch Deck)

LH Axle Assembly, .75 Diameter

(Models with 42-inch Deck)

RH Axle Assembly, .75 Diameter

(Models with 46-inch Deck)

RH Axle Assembly, .75 Diameter

(Models with 42-inch Deck) Cast Iron Pivot Bar w/Fittings, .75 Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Cotter Pin Push Cap, .750

Belt Washer, .34 x .872 Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06 Belt Washer, .39 x 1.13 x .062 Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.2, 3/8-16 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1

Wheel Assembly Complete, 15 x 6 x 6

Rim Only w/Plastic Bearing

Air Valve (Not Shown) Tire Only, Square Shoulder

Hub Cap Steering Support Bracket Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16

Hex Screw3/8-16 x 1.0

NOTE: Tractor features vary by model. NOT all parts fisted above and pictured on the previous page are standard equipmenL

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REF. PART

NO. NO.

1 17840 2 618-0319 3 629-0949A 4 736-0242 5 683-0251 6 710-0176 7 710-0227 8 710-0344 9 710-0726

10 710-0599 11 710-3007 12 710-3011 13 710-3103 14 711-0677 15 711-0832 16 712-0333 17 712-0431 18 712-3004A

19 712-3010 20 712-3017 21 714-0104 22 714-0111 24 725-1644 25 726-0320 26 731-1449A 27 732-0209 28 732-0716 29 732-0729

30 732-0429A

31 732-0994

32 732-3118

33 736-0140

34 736-0142

35 736-0169

36 736-0275

37 736-0921

38 736-3010

39 738-0372B 40 747-1149 41 747-1150 42 747-1151 43 750-0535 44 754-0349

DESCRIPTION

Transaxle Mounting Bracket

Hydrostatic Transmission Reverse Wire Harness Adapter & Ground Belt Washer,.34 x.872 Double Idler Bracket Assembly Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.75 Screw, #8-18 x.5 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.625 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.375 Screw, #12-24 x.375 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.0 Ferrule, 5/16-18 Ferrule, 3/8-24 Hex Nut, 1/2-20 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Nut, 3/8-16

Internal Cotter Pin Cotter Pin

Short Spring Switch Insulator Nut Plate

10-inch Fan Extension Spring,.48 x 2.03

Extension Spring,.59 x 4.0

Wire Ring

Extension Spring,.5 x 3.97 Extension Spring,.5 x 7.0 Extension Spring, 3/8 x 1.44 Flat Washer,.385 x.62 x.063 Flat Washer,.281 x.50 x.063 Lock Washer, 3/8 Flat Washer,.344 x.688 x.065 Lock Washer, 1/2 Flat Washer,.407 x.812 x. 135 Shoulder Spacer,.38 Hydrostatic Bypass Rod Hydrostatic Brake Rod Hydrostatic Control Rod Spacer,.376 x.625 x.22

Drive Belt

REF.

NO.

45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76

78 79 8O 81

PART

NO. 756-0116 756-0981A 756-1166 783-0810 783-1019 647-0031B 647-0049 683-0267C 710-0650 710-1611B 711-1363 732-0335 756-0983B 732-0963 735-0662 735-3049 736-0133 736-0187 736-3004 738-0155 710-0627 741-0225 741-3065B 747-04096 747-04093 748-0413 736-3008 783-0653G 783-0663C 783-0773A

634-0177

634-0104

634-0070 734-0255

734-1873 734-1730

734-2290A 736-0430 712-0291 710-1260A

DESCRIPTION

V-idler Pulley, 3.06

Flat Idler Pulley, 2.75 Input Pulley, 5.0

Transmission Torque Bracket

Switch Actuator Bracket Brake Control Assembly

Drive Control Assembly Hydro Pedal Assembly

Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.875 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.75

Pin, 3/8-16 x 2.43 Compression Spring,.405 OD x 1.17

Engine Pulley Extension Spring,.50 OD x 6.37

Drive Pedal Pad Brake Pedal Pad

Flat Washer,.411 x 1.25 x 1.0 Flat Washer,.64 x 1.24 x.06 Flat Washer,.406 x.875 x.105 Shoulder Screw,.437 x 1.62

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-24 x.75 Hex Flange Bearing Split Hex Flange Bearing

Cruise Control Rod

Brake Lock Control Rod

Cruise Latch

Flat Washer,.344 x.750 x.120 Steering Support Bracket

Drive Lockout Bracket Brake Pedal

Wheel Assembly Complete 20 x 10 x 8 Square Shoulder Wheel Assembly Complete 20 x 8 x 8 Square Shoulder

Rim Assembly Only Air Valve (Not Shown) Tire Only, 20 x 10 x 8, Square Shoulder Tire Only, 20 x 8 x 8, Square Shoulder

Deluxe Hub Cap (Ref. 79 Required)

Flat Washer,.350 x 1.59 x.062

Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Screw, 5/16-18 x.750

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: Tractor features vary by model. NOT allparts fisted above and pictured on the previous page are standard equipment.

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36_

Ground Wire Ref. Onl_

_-7

/54 710-0607 Used at

/ this location only,

46-inch

Deck

42-inch

Deck

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REF.

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30

PART

NO. 683-0450 710-0520 710-0831 710-1238 710-3144 712-0229 712-0431 712-3004A 712-3017 714-0470 732-0384 732-0991A 736-0140 736-3010 738-0372A 748-0415B 756-0627B 756-1208 783-0891B 683-0297 710-3180 712-3010 732-0978 738-3056 710-3025 783-1003 783-0653F 717-04080 754-0497

DESCRIPTION

Engagement Plate Assembly Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 5.5 Hex Head Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x.875 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.0 Push Nut, 3/8 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.25 Extension Spring,.62 x 6.12

Belt Guard Flat Washer,.385 x.62 x.063

Flat Washer,.407 x.812 x. 135 Shoulder Spacer,.380 Spacer, 3/8 x 1.54 Idler Pulley, 3.5 Idler Pulley, 4.0 Deck Stop Idler Bracket Assembly Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.75 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Extension Spring,.62 x 5.62 Shoulder Screw, 1/2 x 2.5 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x.625

Electric Clutch Anti-rotation Bracket Steering Support Bracket

Electric PTO Clutch PTO Belt (Models w/42-inch deck)

REF.

NO.

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58

PART

NO. 754-04033 710-0859 738-0785 736-0171 710-3157 710-0604A 732-04035 723-0444 725-1426 710-0599 736-0222

683-0304C

725-1706 738-1020 736-0407 712-0459 783-1031A 710-0703 712-0271 712-3087 738-1132 736-0322 756-0639A 710-0607 712-3006 736-0329 710-0642 783-0349

DESCRIPTION

PTO Belt (Models w/46-inch deck) Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.5 Shoulder Spacer, 1.38 x.445 x.36 Lock Washer, 7/16 Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.25 (Grade 5) Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.625 Compression Spring, 1.28 x 3.125 Battery Strap Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100 Amp Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.5 Lock Washer, 1/4 Lower Frame Assembly 12-volt Battery, 270 CCA Shoulder Screw,.625 x.5, 7/16-20 Belt Washer,.45 x 1.0 x.062 Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20

Hitch Plate Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x.75

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Shoulder Screw, 1/4-20,.25 x.15 Flat Washer,.4375 x 1.25 x.180 Engine Pulley Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.5 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Lock Washer, 1/4 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.75 Battery Tray

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: Tractor features vary by model. NOT allparts fisted above and pictured on the previous page are standard equipment.

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Model

614(w/Manual PTO)

_...38

710-0607 Used only at this location

41 9 30

1 Refer to Don page 46.

46-inch

Deck

* Refer to B on page 44.

42-inch

Deck

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REF.

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

PART

NO. 647-0064 683-0450 710-0276 710-0520 710-0831 710-1238 712-0229 712-0431 712-3004A 712-3010 714-0470 726-0201 731-2111A 732-1170 732-0991A 736-0108 736-0119 736-0140 736-0275 736-0300 736-0242 736-3010 738-0372B 741-0708 747-1112D 747-1286A 748-0415B 756-0627B 756-1208 783-0744A 783-0891B 710-0604A 732-04035 723-0444 738-1020 736-0407 712-0459 783-1031A

DESCRIPTION

PTO Engage Lever Assembly PTO Engage Plate Assembly Carriage Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.00 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 5.5 Hex Head Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x.875 Push Nut, 3/8 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.25 Speed Nut,.3125

PTO Knob Extension Spring,.75 x 6.75

Belt Guard Flat Washer,.510 x.750 x.033

Lock Washer, 5/16 Flat Washer, .385 x .62 x .063 Flat Washer, 5/16 Flat Washer,.406 x.875 x.059 Belt Washer,.345 x.88 x.060 Flat Washer,.407 x.812 x. 135 Shoulder Spacer,.380 Hex Split Flange Bearing,.5 PTO Engagement Handle Belt Keeper Rod Spacer, 3/8 x 1.54 Idler Pulley, 3.5 Idler Pulley, 4.0 Engagement Stop 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 Belt Washer,.45 x 1.0 x.062 Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20

Hitch Plate

REF.

NO.

39 40 41 42 43 44

45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 6O 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74

PART

NO. 783-0349 725-1426 710-0599 736-0222

683-0304C

725-1706A 725-1737 738-1132 712-0271 712-3087 732-1165 710-3180 750-0956 710-3029 736-0171 736-0322 756-0983B 754-0497 783-0653F 711-1044 732-1013 710-3025 732-0944 710-0347

683-0302

754-0486A 712-0431 747-1243 710-0607 712-3006 736-0329 710-0642 736-3039 710-0703 725-04039 17962 710-0224

DESCRIPTION

Battery Tray Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100 Amp Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.5 Lock Washer, 1/4 Lower Frame Assembly 12-volt Battery, 270 CCA 12-volt Battery, 190 CCA Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Extension Spring,.50 x 5.0 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.75 Spacer Cup Hex Head Cap Screw, 7/16-20 x 1.25 Lock Washer, 7/16 Flat Washer,.450 x 1.25 Engine Pulley, 3.56 OD x 5.56 PTO Belt (Models w/42-inch deck) Steering Support Bracket Keeper Pin, 5/16 x 4.75

Belt Guard Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x.625

Extension Spring,.75 x 6.75 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75 PTO Engagement Plate Assembly PTO Belt (Models w/46-inch deck) Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Belt Keeper Rod Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.5 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Lock Washer, 1/4 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.75 Flat Washer,.406 x 1.5 x 11 gauge Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x.75 Safety Interlock Switch

Switch Plate Screw, #10 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: Tractor features vary by model. NOT allparts fisted above and pictured on the previous page are standard equipmenL

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Model614

* Refer to B on page 40.

1 Found on models equipped with an electric PTO only. :1:Found on models equipped with a manual PTO only.

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REF. PART

NO. NO.

1 711-04069

2 618-0565

756-0980 3 683-0198G 4 683-0254 5 736-0140 6 710-0520 7 710-0528 8 710-0726 9 710-0751

10 710-1238 11 710-0650 12 710-3151 13 712-0337 14 712-0417A 15 712-0431 16 712-3004A 17 712-3006 18 712-3027 19 714-0470 20 716-3020 21 717-04074 22 726-0233 23 731-1032B 24 731-2486A 25 732-0306

DESCRIPTION

Grass Catcher Pin Spindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia.

Pulley Only 42-inch Deck Shell

Deck Adjustment Bracket w/Weld Nut Flat Washer,.385 x.62 x.063 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.75 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x.62 Hex Head Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x.875 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.75 Hex Cap Screw, 5/8-18 x.875 Hex Nut, 5/8-18 Hex Flange Nut, 5/8-18 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.25 Internal Snap Ring Deck Adjustment Gear

Push Nut.25 x.5 Side Discharge Chute Assembly

Belt Cover Compression Spring,.406 x.531 x 1.75

REF.

NO.

26 27 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52

PART

NO. 732-0470A 734-0973 736-0119 736-0158 736-0162 736-0270 738-0373 741-0524 742-0616A 747-1116 748-0331 750-0932A

683-0440

754-0498 756-0627B 756-1202 710-1830 746-0970 783-1291 711-1534 712-3087 710-0599 710-0134 731-2363 783-1146A 710-0136

DESCRIPTION

Extension Spring,.50 x 4.74 Deck Wheel, 5 x 1.38 Lock Washer, 5/16 Lock Washer, 5/8 Flat Washer,.64 x 1.0 x.12 Belt Washer,.265 x.75 x.062 Shoulder Screw,.498 x 1.53 Bearing,.625 x 1.574 x.470 Three-in-one Blade, Star Center, 21.23"

Deck Release Pin Shoulder Spacer,.625 x.324

Spacer,.635 x.88 x 1.72 Deck Brake Assembly

Deck Belt Idler Pulley, 3.5

Double Pulley, 5.0 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 4.0 Brake Cable, 5.05

Idler Bracket Pin, 3/8-16, 3/8 x 3.27

Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.5 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x.62 Mulch Plug

Deck Skirt Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.75

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: Tractor features vary by model. NOT allparts listed above and pictured on the previous page are standard equipment.

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54* 49 :I: _59:1: -'_

55'_ ''-_,_ Dt

56:1:__ t___"_

_57:1:

51'_ "'50*

_ "21'

46-inch Deck Brake Assembly

1 Refer to Don page 40. :1:Found on models equipped with a manual PTO only.

* A double-pulley spindle (618-0594)

is found in this location on models with an electric PTO.

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REF.

NO.

1 2 3

5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

PART

NO.

711-04069

17982 618-0240A 756-1187 618-0594 618-0241 756-0603 683-0254 683-04103 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 717-04074 726-0233 731-1032B 732-0306 732-0594A

710-0578_

REF.

DESCRIPTION NO.

Grass Catcher Pin 29 Spindle Reinforcement Plate 31

Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia. 32 Pulley Only 33 Double Pulley Spindle Assembly 34 Double Pulley Spindle Ass'y -Electric PTO 35 Pulley Only 36 Deck Adjustment Bracket w/Weld Nut 37

46-inch Deck Shell 38 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x.50 39

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5 40 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.0 41 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 42 Hex Cap Screw, 5/8-18 x 1.25 43 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.5 44 Self-tapping Screw, 15/16-18 x.875 45 Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x.75 46 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x.62 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x.75 47 Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20 48 Hex Flange Nut, 5/8-18 49 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 50 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 51 Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 52 Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1.25 53 Deck Adjustment Gear 54

Push Nut.25 x.5 55 Side Discharge Chute Assembly 56

Compression Spring,.406 x.531 x 1.75 57 Extension Spring,.91 x 7.3 58 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5 59

PART

NO. 734-0973 736-0119 736-0270 738-0347 738-0373 742-0611 742-0612 747-1116 754-0349 731-1636 756-0627B 736-0173 783-0139A 783-0141 783-0142 783-1348A 783-0805C 17258D 712-3006 712-3087 712-3004A 746-1107 750-1320 710-0805 17116 732-0429A 748-0324 736-0418A 711-1554 711-0993 736-0140

DESCRIPTION

Deck Wheel, 5 x 1.38 Lock Washer, 5/16 Belt 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 Mulch Plug Idler Pulley, 3.5 Flat Washer,.28 x.74 x.063

Idler Bracket Center Deck Skirt RH Deck Skirt LH Belt Cover RH Belt Cover

RH Belt Cover (Manual PTO) Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 Bracket Cable, 12" Spacer,.385 x.625 x.70 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.5 Deck Brake Assembly Extension Spring,.5 x 3.97 Shoulder Spacer Flat Washer,.34 x 2.25 x.1 Pin, 1/4-20

Belt Guard Pin Flat Washer,.385 x.62 x.06

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: Tractor features vary by model. NOT aftparts fisted above and pictured on the previous page are standard equipmenL

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NOTES

Page 47

NOTES

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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

YaRD.MaNTM

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

"MTD" warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and wilt, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials 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 part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage.

Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires.

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, check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage inthe following cases:

The engine or component parts thereof. These items

may carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. Refer to applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and

conditions.

Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a

separate one year warranty.

Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal

deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

Service completed by someone other than an

authorized service dealer.

MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or

exported outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD's authorized channels of export distribution.

Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts. Transportation charges and service calls.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability of 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, 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. The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the

sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace awarranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how

long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations 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 safety features of the product shall void this warranty.

You assume the risk and liability for toss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as agift.

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.

IMPORTANT:Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage.

MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019; Phone:1-800-800-7310

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