MTD 690 through 699 manual Setting Cutting Height, Grass Collector, Manual Adjustment Seat

Setting Cutting Height

•Select the position for the lift lever which gives the desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator (if so equipped) so that the lift lever can be returned to the same position after it is raised.

•Move the deck wheels (if so equipped) to the hole location so the wheels are 1/4 inch above the ground. All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.

Grass Collector

NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure to use only factory authorized replacement bag.

Grass Collector Model OEM-190-063 is available as optional equipment for lawn tractors with 38" and 42" decks. Grass Collector Model OEM-190-103 is available for lawn tractors with 46" decks.

WARNING: The mower should not be operated without the entire grass catcher or chute deflector firmly installed in place.

SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wires and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.

Manual Adjustment Seat

•To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four screws on the bottom of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the four screws. Refer to Figure 3 .

Quick Adjustment Seat

•To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left and slide the seat forward or backwards. See Figure 12 . Make sure seat is locked into one of the six positions before operating the lawn tractor.

	Seat
Seat	Adjustment
	Lever

Figure 12

Hydrostatic Neutral Control

The hydrostatic transmission control is in correct adjustment when the tractor does not move with the engine running, the clutch engaged and the hydrostatic control lever in the neutral position. If adjustment is necessary, follow these steps:

•Raise both rear wheels off the ground by placing blocks under the rear frame.

•Remove the transmission panel by removing the parking brake knob, rubber boot on hydrostatic relief valve and truss machine screws.

•Loosen the hex jam nut on the speed selector adjusting rod. See Figure 13 .

•Loosen the hex nut on the scissor mounting bracket. See Figure 13 .

Scissor
Bracket	Speed Selector
	Adjusting Rod

Hex Nut

Hex Jam

Nut

Scissor

Mounting

Bracket

Figure 13

•Start the engine and run at full throttle.

•Move hydrostatic control lever until you find neutral. At this position, rear wheels will not rotate in either direction.

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