MTD 660 Series Owner's Manual
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YARD MACHINES
OWNER'S GUIDE
Model Series
660 thru 679
TRANSMATIC
LAWN TRACTORS
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
IocaI or state iaws (if any).
It a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code).
Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands, A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
aRINTED
IN U.S.A.
FORMNO.770-8637M
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- Page 1 YARD MACHINES OWNER'S GUIDE Model Series 660 thru 679 TRANSMATIC LAWN TRACTORS 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-...
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Page 2: General Operation
IMP0RTA N THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT iMPORTANTSAFETY R STRUCTIONSWHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,COULD ENDANGERTHE PERSONAL_m SAFETY ANDiOR PROPERTY OF YOURSELFAND (_THERS.READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONSIN THiS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO OPERATE YOUR UNIT.WHEN YOU:;ELTHiS SYMBOL-- HEEDITS WARNING. Your lawn mower was built to be operated accordingto the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with ] DANGER: mower is capable of amput_ting handsand feel and throwing objects. - Page 3 4. Nevercarry children, even with the blades off. They may falI off 6. KeepalI nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is and be seriously injured or interfere with the safe machine oper- in safe working condition ation.
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Page 4: Tools Required For Assembly
UNPACKING 6. Loose parts (may include the owner's guide, TO REMOVEUNIT FROMCRATE steering wheel, optional oil drain sleeve, battery 1. Remove all screws from the top of the cr4te using fluid, chute deflector, optional mulching kit, etc.) a 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade scn;wdriver. are on the seat or in a box wrapped in plastic. -
Page 5: Battery Identification
BATTERY IDENTIFICATION CHARGE THE BATTERY after the 30 minute standing period. Battery P/N 725-1705B--Charge at 2-3 amps for one hour. Battery PiN 725-1707B and 725- 0453E--Charge at 6 amps for one hour. NOTE: If you charge the battery at a Iower AMP rate, use a hydrometer to make sure the battery is com- pletely charged. -
Page 6: Attaching Theseat
ATTACHING THESEAT Screws Remove the four screws which secure the seat to the seat pivot bracket. Turn the seat around and place in position against the seat pivot bracket, lining up the slotted holes in the pivot bracket with the holes in the seat. -
Page 7: Leveling The Deck
-,.,.-LEVELING THE DECK eck Hanger =C_= With unit on hard, level surface, measure the distance from the bottom edge of the center of the left side of deck to the ground. Measure the same distance on the center of the right side of the deck, just behind the chute area. -
Page 8: Throttle Control
CONTROLS Choke Speed Speed Shift Control Control Lever Lever Lever Clutch-Brake Pedal Ignition Switch Switch (Optional) Optional) FIGURE 8. LIGHTSWITCH(Optional) Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights Shift Lc ver FIGURE 7. will only operate when the engine is running. THROTTLE CONTROL NOTE: If your unit is not equipped with a light switch, The throttle... -
Page 9: Operation
Beforethe enginewill start, the clutch-brake pedal OPERATION mustbe depressed a ll thewayandthe lift levermust beintheBLADES OFFposition. Beforethe unit can be shiftedinto reverse or if the WARNING operator leaves the seat,the lift levermustbe in the BLADES OFFposition. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH •... -
Page 10: Stopping The Engine
3. Set the throttle control in the FAST posi ion, See When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc., figure 7. follow the instructions above. This procedure will also eliminate "browning" the grass, which is caused by hot 4. - Page 11 CUTTINGDECKENGAGEMENT A DJUSTMENT SPEEDCONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See figure11) NOTE: When operating the unit initially or after replac- The cutting deck engagement may be adjusted ing the belts, there will be little difference between the make certain deck is disengaged when lift lever is in highest two speeds until after the belts have gone lhe BLADES...
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Page 12: Neutral Adjustment
Speed Control Lever Ferrule Speed Variable Speed Torque Bracket Assembly Back of Speed Con rol Speed Control Link Slot Hair " Clip and """ Flat Washer , _. FIGURE 11. Slot _;hift NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT L ever 1. Place the transmission in neutral. -
Page 13: Carburetor Adjustment
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WHEELADJUSTMENT & The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the WARNING: If any adjustments are made to camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no the engine while the engine is running adjustment, Automotive steering principles have been (e.g. -
Page 14: Maintenance
STEERING GEARS The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement Lubricate teeth of steering gears with autc_notive recommended at the start of each mowing season; multi-purpose grease after every 25 hours of op ,=ration check engine manual for correct plug type and gap or once a season. -
Page 15: Battery Care And Maintenance
B.Sharpening Removing the Battery: Disconnect negative cable first, then positive cable. Remove the cutting blades by following the directions of the preceding section. Installing the Battery: Connect positive cable first, then negative cable. When sharpening the blades, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. - Page 16 DECK BELT (38" and 42" DECKS) 12. Remove and replace the belt, reassemble follow- 1. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all tie way ing the instructions in reverse order. forward) position. 2. Disconnect the spring which is attached to a bracket on the transaxle, inside the ric ht rear wheel.
- Page 17 4. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley. Shift 5. Remove the center bolt, lock washer and flat Knob washer, and let the engine pulley drop down so the belt is past the belt guards. Center Bolt Lock Washer Flat Washer Truss Head Screws...
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Page 18: Off-Season Storage
Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of OFF-SEASON STORAGE its charge each day when the unit is not used. NEVER store battery without a full charge. If the machine is to be inoperative for a perioc longer Recharge battery before returning to service or than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE _ROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION -_'nginewill not Safety switch button There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch pedal switch and the deck lift lever ',rank not depressed switch, Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the buttons on each switch, Battery installed The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire. - Page 20 OPTIO! IAL EQUIPMENT At the time of manufacture of lawn tractor, the following optional equipment available. NOTE: These lawn tractors are not designed for ground-engaging equipment (tillers, plows, etc.). Description Model No. 190-621-000 40" Two Stage $ now Thrower 190-620-000 42"...
- Page 21 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLDTHIS LEVELWITH A VERTICALTREE ..A POWER POLE ..: ..oo. _41[= A CORNER OF A BUILDING II _ ..OR A PENCE POST ..
- Page 24 Copy the informe_ion from your model plate here: Located UnderThe Seat) NDIZ] D @lid I-IDI-]D I D]IZ]DEI[]IZ]I_IZ]BE Have your model number lid 13 DD@EID available when youcall 725-1625 7 ]7-0208 Fuse 7.5 AMP Engine Oil (SAE 30) 725-1381 Fuse 20 AMP _6-0501 Throttle Control Wire 18.5"...
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