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MTD 13AX615H730 Operator's Manual

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A
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AL
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor-
Model Series 610
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwithan internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany uniiprovedforest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grassicoveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769101628A
12/1/2005

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  • Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTEDIN U.S.A FORMNO.769101628A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 12/1/2005...
  • Page 2 You can locate the model plate by looking under the seat. This Model Number Serial Number information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site, to obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support Depart- ment, or when contacting an authorizedservice dealer. MTD LLC P.O= BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-220-4683 www.mtdproducts,com...
  • Page 3 Sight and h01dthis level with a vertical tree.., m_,_ or a corner of a building... >:. or a fence post ::>., fine (repros er_ts a 15o -_ o _ 15°...
  • Page 4 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
  • Page 5 General Operation: 14.Watchfor traffic whenoperatingnearor crossing roadways. T his machineis not intendedfor useon 1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the anypublic roadway. machineand in the manual(s)beforeattemptingto 15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ- assembleand operate.Keepthis manualin a safe enceof alcoholor drugs. placefor future and regularreferenceand for ordering 16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight.
  • Page 6 Do Not: Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto loss of controland 1. Do notturn on slopesunlessnecessary;then,turn slowlyand graduallydownhill,if possible. tip-overaccidentswhich can resultin severeinjuryor 2. Do not mownear drop-offs,ditchesor embankments. death.All slopesrequireextracaution.If youcannot Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif a wheel is over back up the slopeor if youfeel uneasyon it, do notmow the edgeof a cliff, ditch,or if an edge cavesin.
  • Page 7 Service 10.Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the machinewhilethe engine isrunning. 1. Neverrun an engineindoors or in a poorlyventilated 11.Grasscatchercomponents and the discharge area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an coverare subjectto wearand damagewhich could odorless,and deadlygas. exposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be thrown. 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain Forsafety protection, f requentlycheckcomponents the blade(s)and all movingparts havestopped.
  • Page 8 Servicethe enginewith gasolineand oil as instructed Characteristicsand in theseparateEngineOperator/Owner M anualpacked features disCussed with yourtractor.Readinstructionscarefully. and/or illustrated this manual may not be applicable to all modelsl MTD LLC reservesthe right tOchange product specifiCationsldesigns and equipment without notice and without incur- ting oblieation...
  • Page 9 Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: Makesure the riding mower's engine is off, removethe ignition key,and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace. Setting Locatethe shippingbrace,if present,and accom- panyingwarningtag foundon the right sideof the mower,betweenthe dischargechute and thecutting deck.See Fig. 3-2. Whileholdingthe dischargechutewith your left hand,removethe shippingbracewith your right hand bygraspingit betweenyour thumband index...
  • Page 10 Attaching The Seat Seatstyles vary bytractormodeland thereare three differentstyles available: • StandardAdjustment QuickAdjustment& • KnobAdjustment If the seatfor yourtractordid notcome attached, referto Fig. 3-4, Fig. 3-5, and Fig. 3-6 to identifyyour tractor'sseatstyle and followthe applicableinstructions belowto attachit. NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsare eitherfastened to the tractorseat'spivot bracketwith a plastictie, or mountedbackwardto the pivot bracket.Ineithercase, x................
  • Page 11 identifying the Mulch Plug (if so equipped) On tractormodelsso equipped,a mulchplug can be foundwithinthe cuttingdeck'sdischargeopening. NOTE:Referto Mulching in the "OperatingYour LawnTractor"sectionof this manualfor moredetailed information. Your LaWn If you'dpreferto operatethe cuttingdeck withoutmulch- Tractor ing, simplyremovethe mulchplug by unthreadingthe plasticwingnut whichfastensit to the cuttingdeck. This willallow theclippingsto dischargeoutof the discharge openingduring operation.See Fig.
  • Page 12 Know the Controls Readthis owner'smanualand safety rulesbeforeoperatingyourlawnmower.Comparefigurebelowwith yourlawn tractorto learnaboutthe Ioctionand purposeof variouscontrolsand adjustments.Savethis manualfor futurerefer- ence. It is very importantto followthe instructionsand operatethe controlsproperly. NOTE:Any reference in this manual to the RIGHTor LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position.
  • Page 13 Throttle Control Lever Thethrottlecontrol lever is locatedon the rightside of Choke Fast thetractor'sdash panel.This levercontrolsthe speed Position Position of the engineand,on somemodels,when pushedall Fast theway forward,the chokecontrol also.Whenset ina Position givenposition,the throttlewill maintaina uniformengine speed.See Fig. 4-2. IMPORTANT: W henoperatingthetractorwith the cutting deck engaged,be certainthat the throttleleverisalways inthe FAST(rabbit)position.
  • Page 14 Battery It is normalfor the Batterylightto illuminate while the engineis crankingduring start-up,but if it illuminate's duringoperation,while the engine is running, the BATT, batteryis in needof a chargeor the engine'scharging systemis not generatingsufficientamperage.Referto the MAINTENANCEsectionof this manualfor the proper batterychargingprocedureor havethechargingsystem 42.0 checkedby yourservicedealer.
  • Page 15 Seat Adjustment Lever (If so Safety Interlock Switches Equipped) Toadjustthe seat forwardor backwardon unitsequipped This tractoris equippedwith a safetyinterlocksystem with a quick-adjust s eat,slidethe seatadjustmentlever for the protectionof the operator.Ifthe interlocksystem to the left and reposition the seatto the desiredposition. shouldevermalfunction,do notoperatethe tractor.
  • Page 16 , WA Reverse .Push Button indicator AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Light Reverse • GO UP AND DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACROSS. Caution Mode Stop • AVOID SUDDENTURNS. Position Position • DO NOT OPERATETHE UNITWHERE IT COULDSLIP OR TIR © Start • IF MACHINE STOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOP BLADE(S) AND Position BACK DOWNHILLSLOWLY.
  • Page 17 Setting the Cutting Height 2. Turnthe ignitionkey counterclockwise to the STOP 1 Seecttheheghtpostonofthecuttngdeckby _ position...._ Hemovetne KeyTrom tnegn t on sw tch to prevent placingthe deck hft leverin any of the six different ..un ntendedstart ng cuttingheightnotcheson the nght sideof the fender.
  • Page 18 Tochangethe directionof travelto reversewhen Moving the Tractor Manually Yourtractor'stransmission isequippedwitha reliefvalve operatingwith cruisecontrol,depressthe brakepedal foroccasions whenitisnecessary to movethetractor to disengagethe cruise controland bring thetractorto a manually. A ctivating this valveforcesthetransmission completestop.Thenslowlydepressthe rearportionof the fluidto bypassitsnormalroute,allowingthe reartires drivepedalwith the ballof yourfoot to travelin reverse. to "freewheel."...
  • Page 19 Mowing a thrown object injury,keep bystanders, WARNING: Tohelp avoid blade contact or helpers, children and pets at least 75feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Thefollowinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe Operati cuttingdeck with yourtractor: WARNING: Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.
  • Page 20 With the tractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,place the deck lift leverin the top notch(highestposition) and rotatethe blade nearestthe dischargechute so that itis parallelwith the tractor. Measure the distancefromthe frontof thebladetip to thegroundand the rearof thebladetip tothe ground. Thefirstmeasurement takenshouldbe between1/4" and3/8" lessthanthe secondmeasurement. Deter- minethe approximate distancenecessary for proper adjustment a nd proceed,if necessary, t o thenext step.
  • Page 21 Seat Adjustment Quick Adjust Seat (If so equipped) WARNING:Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull Adjusting back on seat until fully engaged into stop. Toadjust the positionof the seaton modelsequipped with a seat adjustmentlever,movethe leverto the left and slidethe seatforwardor rearward.Referto the Setting UpYour LawnTractorsection.Makesure seat...
  • Page 22 Air Cleaner Servicethe pre-cieaner, i f soequipped,and cartridge/air cleanerelementas instructedin the EngineOperator/ OwnerManualpackedwith your unit. Spark Plug(s) Thespark plug(s)shouldbe cleanedand thegap reset oncea season.Sparkplug replacementis recommended at the startof each mowingseason.Referto the Engine Operator/Owner M anualfor correctplug type and gap specifications.
  • Page 23 iMPORTANT:Makecertain thetractor'sdischargechute is directedAWAYfrom yourhouse,garage,parkedcars, etc. Disengagethe PTO(Blade Engage),movethe shift leverintothe neutralposition,set the parkingbrake, and stop the engine. Threadthe hosecoupler(packagedwith yourtractor's Operator'sManual)ontothe end of yourgardenhose. Attachthe hosecouplerto the waterport on your deckssurface,See Fig, 6-2, 5. Turnthe wateron. Whilesittingin theoperator'spositionon the tractor, re-starttheengine and placethethrottle leverin the FAST(rabbit)position.
  • Page 24 6. Pull the decksupport pin outwardto releasethe deck Charging from thedeck lift arm. IMPORTANT:Whenchargingyourtractor'sbattery,use Rotatethe pin slightlytowardthe rear of the tractor onlya chargerdesignedfor 12Vlead-acidbatteries.Read and releasethe pin intothe hole provided. yourbatterycharger'sOwner'sManualpriorto charging yourtractor'sbattery.Alwaysfollow itsinstructions and Repeatthe abovestepson the tractor'srightside. heed its warnings. Movethe deck lift leverintothe top notchon the right If yourtractorhasnot been putinto usefor an extended fenderto raisedeck lift arms up and out of the way.
  • Page 25 Cutting Blades He× Flange Nut off, remove ignition key,disconnect the ARNING: Be sure to shut the engine 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 Maintaining hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.
  • Page 26 Changing the Deck Belt Removethedeck belt fromaroundall pulleys,including the deck idler pulleysand the electricPTOclutch(units with electricPTO). off, removeignition key,disconnectthe WARNING:Be sure to shut the engine sparkplug wire(s) and groundagainst Routethe newbelt as shownin Fig. 6-7,6-8, and 6-9 the engine to prevent unintendedstarting and retightenthe deck idler pulleys.
  • Page 27 46-inch Deck Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor Belt Cover Idler Pulleys Figure 6=8 46-inch Deck (Electric PTO) Electric PTO Clutch Figure 6=9...
  • Page 28 Cleanand lubricatethe tractoras instructedin the Followthe instructionsin the Service, Storage & MAiNTAiNiNGYOUR LAWNTRACTORsectionof this Specifications sectionof the EngineOperator/Owner manualbeforestoringfor an extendedperiod. Manualfor properenginecare priorto storingyourtractor. container outdoors, a wayfrom an open container indoorswhere there is an open ARNING:Drainfuel only intoan approved WARNING:Never store the machine or fuel flame.Allowengine to cool.
  • Page 29 Labels ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH * DONOT MOWWHEN CHILDREN O R OTHERS ARE AROUND * NEVER CARRY CHILDREN E VEN WiTH BLADE(S) OFF, * LOOK DOWN ANDBEHIND BEFORE WARNING ANDWHILE BACKING, The abovesymbol points out important safety instructionsin this manual which, if not followed,could endangerthe personal...
  • Page 30 Pro bl e m Ca use Remedy Enginefails to start 1. PTOengaged• 1. PlacePTOknobin disengaged (OFF)position• 2. Sparkplugwire(s) disconnected. 2. Connectwire(s) to spark plug(s)• 3 Fueltank em t or stalefuel 3 F tankwth c ean fresh gaso ne • • •...
  • Page 31 Problem Cause Remedy Engine overheats 1! Engine0il level!0wl i: FillCrankcase with pi0per oi!, 2. Air flow restricted. Clean grassClippings and debis fromaroundthe eng ne Scoo!ing ..fins and blowerhousing. Enginehesitates at 1. Sparkplug(s)gap tooclose. 1. Removesparkplug(s)and reset high RPM the gap. desp0or 1 Sparkpug(s)foued fautyorgap...
  • Page 32 ARNING:If a safety feature is not functioning properly, do not use the tractor. Contact your authorized MTDservice dealer or call (800) 800-7310. and/or illustrated in this manual may not be appliCabletOal! roodels: MTD LEOreserves the right to change prOduCt specifications designs and equipmentWitllout notice and without...
  • Page 33 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
  • Page 34 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
  • Page 35 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardand MTDConsumerGroupIncare pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrol systemwarrantyon your2007 lawn mower.In California,newlawn mowermustbe designed,built and equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc must warrantthe EECSon your lawnmowerfor the periodof time listed belowprovidedtherehas been no abuse, neglector impropermaintenanceof yourlawn mower. Your EECSmay includeparts suchas the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalytic converter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves, canisters,filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.
  • Page 36 To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts, sothe aboveexclusions or limitationsmaynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...

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