Bolens 607, 609 manual OPERATOR’S Manual, Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Automatic Lawn Tractor

Models 607

608

609

Model 608 Shown

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 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. 770-10131A

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyFinding Your Model Number Table of ContentsCalling Customer Support General 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 MowingSide to Side Seat AdjustmentFront to Rear Side to Side Steering Adjustment Brake AdjustmentCarburetor Adjustment MaintenanceCleaning the Engine and Deck EngineLift Cutting Deck RemovalFront 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 for