MTD 609 Table of Contents, Finding Your Model Number, MTD Products INC, Calling Customer Support

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SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY LABLES FOUND ON YOUR UNIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SLOPE GAUGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TRACTOR SET-UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 WARRANY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new rider. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your rider. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start to prepare your rider for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department.

Every tractor has a model plate. You can locate it by lifting the seat and looking at the seat bracket.

Although yours may vary slightly, an example of what the model plate will look like is shown below.

This is where your model number will be.

XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

This is where your serial number will be.

Copy the model number here:

MTD PRODUCTS INC

P.O. BOX 368022

Copy the serial number here:

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

 

SECTION 3: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER — Record this information in the space provided. To find your unit’s specific model number and serial number, see SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER.

If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Customer Support can be reached by dialing: 1- (330) 220-4MTD

(4683)

or

1- (800)-800-7310

Please have your model number and serial number ready when you call.

Although both numbers are important, you will be asked to enter only your serial number before your call can be processed.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully OPERATOR’S ManualMTD Products INC Table of ContentsFinding Your Model Number Calling Customer SupportImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationDo not ServiceSlope Operation ChildrenSafety Labels found on your unit Slope Gauge USE this page AS a Guide toTractor SET-UP Attachments & AccessoriesAttaching the Battery Cables GAS and OIL FILL-UPControls Throttle Control Lever Ignition SwitchSystems Indicator Monitor Choke ControlDrive Pedal PTO Power TAKE-OFF LeverLift Lever Parking Brake ButtonOperation Safety Interlock SwitchesSetting the Cutting Height Starting the EngineDriving on Slopes Stopping the EngineDriving the Tractor Operating the HeadlightsEngaging the PTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever AdjustmentsUsing the Lift Lever MowingFront to Rear Side to Side Seat AdjustmentSide to Side Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentCleaning the Engine and Deck MaintenanceCarburetor Adjustment EngineFront of Tractor Cutting Deck RemovalLift Changing the Deck Belts Inch decksChanging the Transmission Drive Belts Upper Drive BeltLower Drive Belt Cutting Blades Lubrication Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Corrective Action CausesModels 607, 608 Part DescriptionElectrical System Green BlueModels 607 Tractor Body Model Dash Panel Models 607, 608 Lift Assembly 3126 Steering Assembly 4413 Drive System 31 30 12c Single-speed Transmission Hook spring, Ref , here PTO belt for 42 deck shown Power Take-off System Inch Deck Brake Assembly Cutting Decks Briggs & Stratton OHV V-Twin Engine Accessories Briggs & Stratton Opposed TwinMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty