MTD 610 manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

Operator’s Manual

Model Series 610 Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA	Form No. 769-03633
	(November 14, 2007)

Contents

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY To The Owner Thank You Table of Contents Record Product Information Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING: California Proposition General Operation Slope Operation Do: Do Not: Service Do not modify engine Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Average Useful Life SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Assembly & Set-Up Tractor Set-Up Attaching the Hood Scoop (If so equipped) Attaching The Seat Standard Adjustment Seat Knob Adjustment Seat Quick Adjustment Seat Mulch Plug Moving The Tractor Manually Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Controls and Features Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch Choke Control Deck Lift Lever Brake Pedal Parking Brake Button Cruise Control Button Drive Pedal Ammeter (If So Equipped) PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Seat Adjustment Lever (If So Equipped) Operation Reverse Caution Mode Safety Interlock Switches Engaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cutting Height Starting the Engine Stopping the Engine Driving The Tractor Driving On Slopes Setting The Cruise Control Engaging the Blades Using the Deck Lift Lever Mowing Headlights Mulching (If so equipped) Maintenance Lubrication Pivot Points & Linkage Rear Wheels Front Axles Cleaning the Engine And Deck Battery Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Service Cutting Deck Removal Tires Fuse Cutting Blades Changing the Deck Belt Changing the Lower Deck Belt (46” Decks) 46-InchDeck Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Replacement Parts Attachments & Accessories Model Number Description Notes