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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Automatic Lawn Tractor
Models 607
608
609
Model 608 Shown
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by
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SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY LABLES FOUND ON YOUR UNIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 4: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the Sta
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Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly 3. CHILDREN depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the before attempting to start engine. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the Your mower is designed to cut normal residential machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt dren will remain where you last saw them. to mow through unusually tall, dry
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the Do not change the engine governor settings or equipment is in safe working condition. overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards as Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. instructed in this manual. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology. After striking a foreign object, stop the
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° 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 f
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SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION ™ OEM-190-601 FastAttach Twin Bagger Grass Collector (For 42-inch Decks Only) ™ OEM-190-602 FastAttach Twin Bagger Grass Collector (For 46-inch Decks Only) OEM-190-112 Mulch Kit (For 42-inch Decks Only) OEM-190-118 Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only) ™ ™ OEM-190-603 FastAttach Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor) ™ OEM-190-604 YardMate Storage Container (mounts on rear of tractor) ™ OEM-190-822 FastAttach 46-inch Front Dozer Blad
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AMPS SECTION 7: CONTROLS D B F C A P H G I E J NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity Figure 3 A Ignition Switch F PTO (Power Take-Off) Lever B Throttle Control Lever G Drive Pedal C Choke Control (if so equipped) H Brake Pedal D Indicator Monitor I Parking Brake Button E Lift Lever J Shift Lever NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. 8
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IGNITION SWITCH IMPORTANT: When using PTO operated equipment such as the cutting deck or other To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switch attachments, ALWAYS operate the tractor with the and turn clockwise to the START position. Release throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position. key to the ON position once engine has fired. See Figure 4. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the CHOKE CONTROL OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions. The ignition switch is
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LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE The brake pedal is located on the right front side of The lift lever is used to change the operating position the tractor above the drive pedal along the running (height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited stops or for setting the parking brake. for your application. NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER activate the sa
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SECTION 8: OPERATION SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT system for the protection of the operator. If the Select the height position of the cutting deck by interlock system should ever malfunction, do not placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different operate the tractor. Contact an authorized dealer in cutting height notches on the right side of the fender. your area. The safety interlock system prevents the Then adjus
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NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control out while DRIVING ON SLOPES operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with STOPPING THE ENGINE a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF) approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). position The tractor could overturn and cause
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USING THE LIFT LEVER WARNING: To avoid possible injury, do not allow anyone in the area of the tractor To raise the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the while mowing. Even if the area to be left, then place it in the notch best suited for your mowed has been cleared of foreign application. Refer to SETTING THE CUTTING objects, small objects may be picked up HEIGHT earlier in this section. and discharged by the mower. ENGAGING THE PTO WARNING: Never direct the discharge of material toward bys
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Determine the approximate distance Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 7A. if necessary, to the next step. Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the deck. the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 7A. Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved. Side to Side If th
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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Hex Nut and Pivot Bar If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when Lock Washer 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 Axle brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows: Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc. See
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. Be certain it is clean and properly WARNING: If any adjustments are attached before adjusting carburetor. Refer to made to the engine while the engine is separate engine manual packed with your unit for running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all information regarding air cleaner maintenance. clutches and blades. Keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated Refer to separate engine manual packed with your s
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CUTTING DECK REMOVAL WARNING: Do NOT remove deck immediately after operating the tractor. WARNING: Before performing any Allow the engine and other moving parts maintenance, move the PTO lever into the ample time to cool down. disengaged (OFF) position, engage the Engage the tractor’s parking brake. parking brake, turn the ignition key to the Move the PTO lever into the disengaged OFF position and remove the key from the (OFF) position to relieve tension on the belt. switch to avoid acciden
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CHANGING THE DECK BELT(S) All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or rotting are present. IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts. To change or replace the deck belt(s) on your tractor, proceed as follows: NOTE: Removing the deck from the t
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Belt Guard Deck Stop (mounted on tractor) (mounted on tractor) Deck belt (Bottom) Engine Pulley PTO Engagement Plate PTO belt (Top) (mounted on tractor) PTO Idler Pulleys Right Hand Pulley Deck Idler Pulley (beneath belt guard) Left Hand Double Pulley Center Pulley Self-Tapping Screws NOTE: Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity. 46-inch deck shown. Figure 15 42-Inch Deck 46-Inch Deck PTO (Top) Belt 754-0485 754-0486 Deck (Bottom) Belt N/A 754-0349 CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT(S)
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Lower Drive Belt NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires the removal of several tractor components. Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could successfully complete it. If you don’t, see an authorized MTD service dealer to have the belt changed. IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the lower drive belt around both the pulleys and the belt keepers BEFORE performing the following steps. Locate the variable-speed pulley by looking throu
