Yard-Man manual Important Read Safety Rules And Instructions Carefully, 247.274320

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

AutoDriveLawn Tractor

Models 247.274020

(13AX604G402)

247.274320

(13AU604H402)

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 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. 770-10236

 

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Contents MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYOPERATOR’S MANUAL AutoDrive Lawn Tractor ModelsSECTION 2 FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER SECTION 1 TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 3 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT MTD PRODUCTS INC1. GENERAL OPERATION SECTION 4 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES2. SLOPE OPERATION 4. SERVICEDO NOT 3. CHILDRENFigure 1 Safety Labels found on your unit Slope Gauge ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES SECTION 5 ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIESINSTALLING THE MULCH KIT SECTION 6 TRACTOR SET-UPSECTION 7 CONTROLS INDICATOR MONITOR / HOUR METER IGNITION SWITCHTHROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CHOKE CONTROLLIFT LEVER ELECTRIC PTO POWER TAKE-OFF KNOBAUTODRIVE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE BUTTONSAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVERSECTION 8 OPERATION CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHTSTARTING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINEENGAGING THE ELECTRIC PTO POWER TAKE-OFF KNOB USING THE LIFT LEVERDRIVING ON SLOPES OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTSMOWING SECTION 9 ADJUSTMENTSLEVELING THE DECK Front to RearSTEERING ADJUSTMENT SEAT ADJUSTMENTSide to Side Front to RearBRAKE ADJUSTMENT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTCLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK SECTION 10 MAINTENANCEENGINE CUTTING DECK REMOVAL42-inch decks CHANGING THE DECK BELTS46-inch decks CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTSUpper Drive Belt Front of TractorLower Drive Belt Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order CUTTING BLADES BATTERYTIRES SECTION 11 LUBRICATIONFUSE PIVOT POINTSTrouble SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPossible Corrective ActionPage Model Ignition Key Fuel Cap For Two Gallon Tank, ShownElectrical System/Tractor Body Model Lift Assembly 3126 Plastic Flange w/ Fitting Not Shown Steering AssemblyModel Drive System Model Power Take-off System 42-inch Deck 46-inch DeckSpindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia Cutting DecksKohler Briggs & StrattonSingle-cylinder Intek TwinEngine Accessories Other Warranties MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR