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OPERATOR
S MANUAL
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
769-05775A
1.7.12

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  • Page 1 ’ OPERATOR S MANUAL Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5 MTD LLC, P.O.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Never carry passengers. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden backing to avoid a back-over accident.
  • Page 5 Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the When practical, remove gas-powered equipment area. from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Before and while backing, look behind and down for a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a small children.
  • Page 6 Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, Do not modify engine and use extra caution when servicing them. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the way.
  • Page 7 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER—...
  • Page 8 2 — I ECTION MPORTANT PERATION RACTICES...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product Shipping Brace Removal specifications for various models. Characteristics and features WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor’s engine is discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition to all models.
  • Page 10 Checking Tire Pressure Connecting the Battery Cables CAUTION: WARNING! When attaching battery cables, always Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. be maintained at all times.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Seat Gas and Oil To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat The fuel tank is located under the hood Remove the fuel cap by adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Fuel Tank Cap (optional) Electric PTO Button (optional) Throttle/Choke Control Ignition Switch Module Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle (optional) Storage Bin Figure 4-1...
  • Page 13 Deck Lift Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/ Hour Meter LCD Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change When the ignition key is rotated out of the height of the cutting deck. To the STOP position but not into the START HOURS 1/10 use, move the lever to the left, then position, the systems indicator monitor...
  • Page 14 Fuel Level Indicator Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the Located in the center of the tractor’s dash tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas panel below the steering wheel, the Parking tank.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. NOTE: Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
  • Page 16 Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode WARNING! The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
  • Page 17 Cruise Control Driving On Slopes WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes while traveling in reverse. where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 To set the cruise control: feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 18 For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be Engaging the PTO cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge (separately available) attachments.

  • Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals...
  • Page 20 Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Air Cleaner valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the engine Owner’s Manual. Spark Plug The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season.
  • Page 21 Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor’s Lubrication Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking surface.
  • Page 22 Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper Adjustments adjustment and proceed, if necessary. WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the ignition key and engage the parking brake before hex nut against the front hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-4. making adjustments.
  • Page 23 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.

  • Page 24: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob 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. Insert Ratchet Locate the PTO clutch under the front of your tractor.
  • Page 25 Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-4. Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Figure 7-6 Cutting Blades WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for Figure 7-4 sharpening or replacement.
  • Page 26 To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal Battery amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30° angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories maintain proper blade balance.
  • Page 27 Fuse WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Hex Washer Screws A 20 Amp fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to Spindle Pulley protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by Belt Cover excessive amperage.
  • Page 28 Loosen, but do not remove the belt keeper rod on the CAUTION: Failure to reinstall the belt keeper rod pulley located near the back of the deck. See Fig. 7-9. may result in serious damage to your tractor’s PTO system. Carefully remove the deck belt from around the three spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 1. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Parking brake not engaged. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 3. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). 4.

  • Page 30: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for your lawn tractor. See your authorized dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Caution: These lawn tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or moldboard plow).

  • Page 31: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 50” Deck 954-04077 Deck Blade 2 in 1 942-04053C Deck Spindle 918-04125B Front Deck Wheel 734-04155 Rear Deck Wheel 734-0973 Batterie 925-1707D Fuel Tank Cap 951-12182 Throttle/Choke Control Cable 746-04542 Ignition Key 925-1745A Discharge Chute Assembly 631-04092B...

  • Page 32: Emission Control Warranty Statement

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
  • Page 33 6. The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defec- tive, emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. 7. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    For equipment purchased in Canada only. THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 35 THREE YEARS- 120 Hrs. LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years-120 hrs. whichever come first, from the date of original purchase of COLUMBIA products, COLUMBIA will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be defective in material and workmanship.
  • Page 36 Notes...

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