MTD 604H manual Tractor SET-UP, Attaching the Battery Cables, Attaching The Steering Wheel

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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP

NOTE: This manual covers specifications of two models. Please follow instructions and parts numbers pertaining to your tractor only.

Attaching the Battery Cables

NOTE: If these cables are already attached, proceed to “Attaching Steering Wheel.”

IMPORTANT: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.

(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).

1.

The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the

Rubber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex

Boot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

covers the terminal to help protect it from corrosion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the negative

Wing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable. See Figure 1.

Nut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

negative battery terminal and attach the negative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery

Hex Bolt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

terminal (–) with the bolt and wing nut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Make certain the hold-down strap is in position over

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1

 

 

the battery, securing it in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top of battery, charge the battery as instructed on page 18 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

1.The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.

2.With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See Figure 2.

3.Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.

Attaching The Seat

NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are either fastened to the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket. In either case, free the seat from its shipping position and remove the two knobs from the bottom of seat before proceeding with instructions below.

•If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat pivot bracket, pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket. See Figure 3.

1.Position the shoulder screws (found on the base of the seat) inside the slot openings in the seat pivot bracket. See Figure 3.

Steering

Wheel Cap

Hex Bolt

& Washer

Steering

Shaft

Figure 2

Knobs

Shoulder

Screws

Opening

in Slot

Figure 3

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesTowing ServiceSlope Operation ChildrenGeneral Your ResponsibilitySlope Gauge Attaching The Seat Attaching the Battery CablesTractor SET-UP Attaching The Steering WheelRemove Shipping Brace Gas and Oil Fill-UpKnow the Controls OperationBrake Pedal Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Lever Choke ControlCruise Control Button Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour MeterHeadlights Shift LeverCup Holder if equipped Safety Interlock SwitchesSeat Adjustment Lever Deck Lift LeverMowing Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Driving The TractorMulching Leveling the Deck Making AdjustmentsSeat SteeringSide to Side Parking Brake AdjustmentLubrication Cleaning The Engine & DeckMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor EngineJump-Starting BatteryTire Pressure ChargingCutting Deck Removal FuseCutting Blades Nimu Changing Transmission Drive BeltLower Drive Belt Upper Drive BeltChanging the Deck Belts Model 604GModel 604H OFF-SEASON Storage Attachments & AccessoriesTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action TroubleshootingParts List for Models 604G & 604H Models 604G & 604H Models 604G & 604H Part Description Models 604G & 604H Part 44 61 Part Description 1211 732-0614 Ring, Wire Model 604H Model 604G 17962 Switch Plate Part Description Models 604G & 604H Model 604G 46 711-1534 Pin, 3/8-16, 3/8 x 731-2363 Model 604H Model 604H MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

604H specifications

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