MTD 604 manual Lubrication

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SECTION 11: LUBRICATION

WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any maintenance.

ENGINE

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

PIVOT POINTS

Lubricate all pivot points (AutoDrive™ pedal, brake pedal, etc.) at least once a season with light oil.

LINKAGE

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive, brake and lift linkage at least once a season with SAE 30 engine oil.

STEERING GEAR

Lubricate the teeth of the steering gear with an all-purpose automotive grease every 25 hours of operation or once a season.

WHEELS

Both the front wheels and the rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose automotive grease before re-installing them.

FRONT AXLES

Your tractor may be equipped with grease fittings on the ends of the front pivot bar. Refer Figure 10. Lubricate both the left and the right front axles with a grease gun at least once a season.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Finding Your Model NumberCalling Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationService Slope OperationDo not ChildrenSafety Labels found on your unit Slope Gauge Attachments & Accessories Attaching the Battery CablesInstalling the Mulch KIT Tractor SET-UPControls Ignition Switch Indicator Monitor / Hour MeterThrottle Control Lever Choke ControlElectric PTO Power TAKE-OFF Knob PTO Power TAKE-OFF LeverAutodrive Pedal Brake PedalSafety Interlock Switches Shift LeverCruise Control Button Setting the Cutting Height Setting the Cruise ControlStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineUsing the Lift Lever Driving on SlopesOperating the Headlights Adjustments Engaging the PTOMowing Leveling the DeckCarburetor Adjustment Front to RearSeat Adjustment Steering AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Maintenance EngineChanging Engine Oil Cleaning the Engine and Deck Cutting Deck RemovalChanging the Deck Belts Decks w/ Electric PTOInch decks w/ manual PTO Changing the Transmission Drive Belts Upper Drive BeltFront of Tractor Lower Drive Belt Cutting Blades Battery TiresFuse ChargingLubrication Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Corrective Action CausesModel Tractor Body Part DescriptionModel Lift Assembly Model Steering Assembly Model Drive System 31 30 12c Single-speed Transmission PTO belt for 42 deck shown Power Take-off System 783-0349 Battery Tray 783-0891A Deck Stop†46-inch Deck Brake Assembly Inch DeckCutting Decks Model Engine Accessories Briggs & Stratton Intek SingleElectrical System Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for