MTD 690 through 699 manual

Contents

Main IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 Hydrostatic Lawn Tra ct or Operators Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES General Operation Slope Operation Do: Do Not: Children Service Your Responsibility SECTION 2: SLOPE GUAGE WARNING FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15 SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Unpacking Tools Required Handling Battery Antidote Activating & Charging Battery Attaching Steering Wheel Attaching Seat Manual Adjustment Seat Quick Adjustment Seat Attaching Chute Deflector Installing Mulching Plug Tire Pressure Leveling the Deck Installing Battery Type A Battery Type B Battery SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Ignition Switch Throttle Control Choke Control Hydrostatic Control Lever Optional Features Indicator Lights Deck Lift Indicator Light Switch Ammeter SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Gas And Oil Fill-Up Starting Engine Stopping Engine Operating Lawn Tractor SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Manual Adjustment Seat Quick Adjustment Seat Hydrostatic Neutral Control Deck Leveling Cutting Deck Engagement Brake Adjustment Wheel Adjustment Carburetor SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Battery Care Type A Battery Type B Battery Jump Starting Lubrication Pivot Points Ball Joints Hydrostatic Transmission Steering Gears Belt Replacement Deck Belt (38" and 42" Decks) Deck Belts (46" Deck) Drive Belt Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fuel Filter Cleaning Engine & Deck Engine Oil Drain Sleeve (If equipped) SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION 9: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Page MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY