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Operator's Manual
Transmatic Lawn Tractor
Models 660 - 688
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unt is equ pped 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 eng ne's exhaust system is equipped wth a spark attester meet ng applicable Icoal or
state laws (if any). ff a spark attester is used, it should be mainta ned in effective working order by the ope_4tor. In th
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................ 3 Slope Gauge ........................................................................................................... 7 Tractor Set-up ......................................................................................................... 8 Know Your Lawn Tractor ......................................................................................... 11
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safely and/or properly of yourself and others. Read and follow alt instructions in this manuat before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbo!--heed its warning. DANGER: This machine was buitt to be operated according to the rules for safe operatio
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23.Muffler andenginebecome hotandcancause a 3. Use slow speed. Choose a tow enough speed burn. Do not touch. setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving even though the brakes are functioning properly. under low hanging tree branches, wires, door Always keep machine in gear when going down openings etc., where the operator may be struck or slopes to take advantage of engine braking
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c. Before and while backing, look behind and c. When practical, remove gas-powered down for smalt children. equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) refuel such equipment on a trailer with a shut off. They may fall off and be sedousty portable container, rather than from a injured or interfere with safe machine gasoline dispenser nozzle. operation. d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of t
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Replace theblade(s) withtheoriginal equipment 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only,listedinthis cover are subject to wear and damage which could manual. "Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. original equipment specifications mayleadto For safety protection, frequently check components improper performance andcompromise safety! ° and replace immediately with original equipment 6. Mowerblades are sharp. Wrap
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SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 1'4 1,91 A POWER POLE 15° 1.1,1 O,. 0 ..I ,_WARNING &i Z 0 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 J I.- 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. 1.1.1 Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face
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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oitlevel before starting the engine and operating. Refer to the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Tecumseh eng ne s Owner s Manua ) packed w th your tractor. Read nstruct ons carefu y. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit Attaching TheSteeringWheel is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward. ° The hardware for attaching the steering wh
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Attaching TheSeat StandardAdjustment Seat styles vary by tractor mode! and there are three different styles available: • Standard Adjustment • Quick Adjustment & Hex Screw_ • Knob Adjustment Shoulder Refer to Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5 to identify which your tractor's seat style and follow appIicabIe instructions below. OpenS_i rr;s _ NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are either fastened to the tractor seat's pivot bracket with a plastic in Slot tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket
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WARNING: The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed GasandOilFill-up The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a and discarded before operating your riding capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill. mower. WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely throwing objects. Failure to operate the tiding ,_ WARNING: Use extreme care when flammable and the vapors are explosive. mower without the discharge cover in the
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SECTION 4: KNOWYOURLAWNTRACTOR DDDDD_ t If so equipped Figure 8 A Clutch-brake Pedal E Ignition Switch Shift Lever B Choke Control1- F C Throttle Control Lever G Speed Control Lever / Parking Brake D Deck Engagement / Lift Lever H Seat Adjustment Lever1- Ignition Switch STOP The ignition switch is located on the right side of the tractor's dash .To start the engine, insert the key into the RUN ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the ON position once eng
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To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake ChokeControl pedal and move the speed control lever out of the On some models, moving the notches to the desired position. Release the speed throttle lever all the way forward control lever and the clutch-brake pedal. activates the engine's choke control. On all other models, the NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator choke control can be found on leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine the left side of the dash pa
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SECTION 5: OPERATING THELAWNTRACTOR Starting the Engine WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH interlock system is malfunctioning, This ,_ WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. system was designed for your safety and • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. protection, • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE {T COULD SLIP OR TIR NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UPon page 8 of this • {F MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND manual for Gasoline and Oit fill-up instructions. BACK
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° Restart engine. Operating TheLawnTractor ° Place speed control lever in high speed position. ° Release clutch-brake pedal fully. ° Depress clutch-brake pedal. before and while backing up to avoid a back- ,_ WARNING: Always Iookdown and behind ° Place speed control lever in desired position. over accident. ° Place shift lever ineither FORWARD or REVERSE, WARNING: Before leaving the operator's and follow normal operating procedures. position. Always place the deck engagement! lift lever in the B
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. For best results it is recommended that the first two Always position the throttle control lever in the laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction while mowing. Failing to keep the engine at full to throw the discharge to the outside for the throttle places strain on the tractor's engine and balance of cutting. This will give a better does not aItow the blades to properly mulch gr
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS adjustments while the engine is running, _lb WARNING: Never attempt to make any Hex Screws 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. StandardAdjustment Seat To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two hex screws on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 11. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the two screw
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° Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip NOTE: The deck wheels, on models so equipped, are to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed ground. The first measurement taken should be to support the weight of the cutting deck. between 1/4" and 3/8" less than the second Refer to DeckLeveling Adjustment on page 16 of this measu rement. Determine the approximate distance manual for more detailed instructions regarding deck nec
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o Remove the hairpin clip which secures the ParkingBrakeAdjustment disengagement rod to the stabilizer shaft assembly. See Figure 16. ,i_ WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the • o disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to _ ._ brakes while the engine is running. Always Stabilizer Shaft prevent unintended starting. "_JIl_l I_1 / /""_///// _ Assembly _ . Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor, locate the extension spring and brake D
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° Remove theshiftcoverpanel andlocatethespeed ° Reassemble the shirt cover panel, start the tractor's control rod.SeeFigure18. engine and test the futt range of speeds. IMPORTANT: If the above adjustment did not result in NOTE: There is a small yellow wire connected to a the tractor obtaining the full range of speeds, see an spring switch on the underside of the shift cover panel. authorized service dealer to have the variable speed Be careful not to damage it when removing the panel. drive syst
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o Two turns at a time, thread the adjustment ferrule ° Make certain the steering wheel is in position for toward the right, front tire to lengthen the tie rod. Or, straight-ahead travel before again taking thread the adjustment ferrule away from the right, measurements. Continue to repeat the steps above front tire to shorten the tie rod. until a proper adjustment is achieved. ° Secure the tie rod to the right axle with the flat NOTE: Lengthening the tie rod increases the tractor's washer remove
