Yard Machines 690 Thru 699 manual Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Hydrostatic Lawn

Tractor

Model Series

690 through 699

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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 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

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10117A.fm

(11/99)

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation Children ServiceDo Not Your Responsibility Slope Guage Identifying Battery Type Handling BatteryAssembling Your Lawn Tractor UnpackingManual Adjustment Seat Activating & Charging BatteryAttaching Steering Wheel Attaching SeatQuick Adjustment Seat Installing Mulching PlugAttaching Chute Deflector Type a Battery Installing BatteryType B Battery Tire PressureKnow Your Lawn Tractor Optional Features Gas And Oil Fill-Up Operating Your Lawn TractorStarting Engine Stopping EngineManual Adjustment Seat Setting Cutting HeightQuick Adjustment Seat Grass CollectorWheel Adjustment Brake AdjustmentDeck Leveling Cutting Deck EngagementCleaning Battery Battery CareMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor CarburetorCutting Blades LubricationBlade Mounting Torque Belt ReplacementDeck Belt 38 and 42 Decks Deck Belts 46 DeckHydrostatic Transmission Cooling Cleaning Engine & DeckFuel Filter Drive BeltOil Drain Sleeve If equipped EngineOil Drain Valve If equipped Description Model No Optional EquipmentTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuideYour Notes MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for