MTD 608, 609 manual Steering Assembly

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Steering Assembly

REF.	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
1	683-0304	Lower Frame Assembly
2	710-0604A	Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625
3	783-0726A	RH Pivot Support Bracket
4	783-0727	LH Pivot Support Bracket
5	783-0728	Pivot Bar Bracket
6	710-0514	Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5)
7	711-1409A	LH Drag Link
8	711-1408	RH Drag Link
9	712-0240	Jam Nut, 7/16-20 (Grade 2)
10	712-0241	Hex Nut, 3/8-24 (Grade 2)
11	712-0431	Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
12	712-0459	Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20
13	712-3004A	Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
14	717-1550A	Steering Gear, 11/90 Ratio
15	717-1554	Steering Pinion Gear
16	723-0448A	Ball Joint, 7/16-20
17	736-0169	Lock Washer, 3/8
18	736-3084	Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06
19	738-1001A	Steering Shaft, .625 OD x 24.4
20	741-0475	Plastic Bushing, .38 ID
21	741-0656	Hex Flange Bearing, 5/8
22	738-0372	Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID
23	631-0027	Steering Wheel
24	731-0220	Steering Wheel Cap
25	638-0019	LH Axle Assembly, .625 Diameter
	638-0021	LH Axle Assembly, .625 / .750 Diameter
26	638-0020	RH Axle Assembly, .625 Diameter
	638-0022	RH Axle Assembly, .625 / .750 Diameter
27	683-0128A	Pivot Bar

REF.	PART
NO.	NO.	DESCRIPTION
28	712-0431	Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
29	714-0470	Cotter Pin

30726-0214 Push Cap, .625

726-0341 Push Cap, .750

31736-0162 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.0 x .12

32736-0187 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06

736-0316 Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06

33736-0285 Flat Washer, .635 x 1.589 x .06

34738-1011 Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.2, 3/8-16

35741-0659 Flange Bearing, .632 ID x .937 OD

741-0660 Flange Bearing, .760 ID x .937 OD

36634-0105A Wheel Assembly Complete,

	15 x 6 x 6 Square Shoulder
634-0056A	Wheel Assembly Complete,
	15 x 6 x 6 Round Shoulder
634-0172	Rim Only
734-0255	Air Valve (Not Shown)
734-1731	Tire Only, Square Shoulder
734-0864	Tire Only, Round Shoulder
741-0487A	Plastic Flange (Not Shown)
741-0706	Plastic Flange w/ Fitting (Not Shown)
37 734-0484A	Hub Cap

38783-0653C Steering Support Bracket

39738-0143 Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16

40736-0331 Bell Washer, .39 x 1.13 x .062

41738-0140 Shoulder Screw, .435 x .178, 5/16 x .56

42736-0242 Bell Washer, .34 x .872

43710-0643 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1

44731-1649 Pivot Bar End Cap

NOTE: Units equipped with a 42-inch deck have axles with a .625 diameter.

Units equipped with a 46-inch deck have axles with a .625 / .750 diameter.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyFinding Your Model Number Table of ContentsMTD Products INC Calling Customer SupportGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenSafety Labels found on your unit USE this page AS a Guide to Slope GaugeAttaching the Battery Cables Attachments & AccessoriesTractor SET-UP GAS and OIL FILL-UPControls Systems Indicator Monitor Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Lever Choke ControlLift Lever PTO Power TAKE-OFF LeverDrive Pedal Parking Brake ButtonSetting the Cutting Height Safety Interlock SwitchesOperation Starting the EngineDriving the Tractor Stopping the EngineDriving on Slopes Operating the HeadlightsUsing the Lift Lever AdjustmentsEngaging the PTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever MowingSeat Adjustment Side to SideFront to Rear Side to Side Steering Adjustment Brake AdjustmentCarburetor Adjustment MaintenanceCleaning the Engine and Deck EngineCutting Deck Removal LiftFront of Tractor Inch decks Changing the Deck BeltsUpper Drive Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltsLower Drive Belt Cutting Blades Lubrication Trouble Possible Corrective Action Causes Troubleshooting GuidePart Description Models 607, 608Green Blue Electrical SystemModels 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 Briggs & Stratton Opposed Twin Engine AccessoriesMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty