MTD 610 Controls and Features

Controls and Features	4
Controls and Features

Parking Brake

PTO (Blade Engage) Lever

Ammeter

Cruise Control	Ignition Switch
	Module

Seat Adjustment

Lever (if equipped)

Cup Holder

Hydrostatic Drive

Pedal

Throttle/Choke Lever

Deck Lift Lever

Figure 4-1

Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages.

WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions may result in personal injury.

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