Yard-machines 690 Thru 699 Manuel d'utilisateur

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722Hydrost

10• Line up the bolt on the mulching plug with the hole on top of the deck. Push up on the end of the mulching plug and secure with the wing nut. See

11• Secure battery by hooking battery strap into slot in rear frame, under the fender. See Figure 10 . Figure 10• Insert the drain tube down through t

12Ignition SwitchThe ignition switch is located on the dashboard. Start the engine by turning the key to the START position. When the engine is runnin

13SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTORWARNING: Go up and down slopes, notacross. Avoid sudden turns. Do notoperate the unit where it could slip or

14Setting Cutting Height• Select the position for the lift lever which gives the desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator (if so equipped)

15• Depress the clutch-brake pedal until the scissor brackets come together.• Shut off the engine.• Tighten hex nut on the scissor mounting bracket.•

16Figure 16• Adjust the tie rod assembly for correct toe-in. Dimension B should be approximately 1/16”-5/16" less than Dimension A. See Figure

17Battery FailuresSome common causes for battery failure are: incorrect initial activation, lack of water, adding chemicals other than water after ini

18part number) facing the ground when the tractor is in the operating position. Carefully align “star” on blade with “star” on spindle. Secure with fl

19Figure 21• Remove the belt cover at the two outside deck pulleys, by removing the self-tapping screws. See Figure 21 .• Release the tension on the s

2TABLE OF CONTENTSContent PageImportant Safe Operation Practices... 3Slope Gauge...

20Engine• Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.• Service air cleaner every 10 hours under normal conditions. Clean

21SECTION 9: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTNOTE: These lawn tractors are not designed for ground-engaging equipment (tillers, plows, etc).*Available through your

22SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDEIf the above steps fail to correct the problem, take the unit to your local authorized service dealer for repair.

23Your NotesDate Comments

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased

3SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESThis symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the persona

4All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.• For your safety, use the slope gauge i

5moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For your safety protection, frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts

6SECTION 2: SLOPE GUAGE15°SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA CORNER OF A BUILDINGOR A FENCE POSTFOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESE

7SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN TRACTORNOTE: This manual covers various models ofhydrostatic tractors within the 690 series. Please useinstructions

8• Compare the battery in your lawn tractor (located under the seat) with the illustration above. Type “A” batteries are activated and are ready to us

9NOTE: The seat may have been shipped in a box.Remove the four screws from the bottom of seat andplace seat in position against the seat pivot bracke