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O TRO BILT__

Operator's Manual

Pedal Drive Lawn Tractor

Models J609H

Y609H

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 service 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

TROY-BILT® is a registered trademark owned by Garden Way Incorporated of Troy, New York.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10491A.

(3/2001)

Summary of content (40 pages)

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O TRO BILT__ Operator's Manual Pedal Drive Lawn Tractor Models J609H Y609H 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).
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 7 Tractor Set-up .................................................................................................... 8 Know Your Lawn Tractor ....................................................................................
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SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.
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23. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch. 24. Checkoverhead clearances carefullybeforedriving underlowhangingtreebranches, wires,door openingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor pulledfromtheunit,whichcouldresultinserious injury. 25. Disengage allattachment clutches,depressthe brakepedalcompletely andshiftintoneutralbefore attempting tostartengine. 26. Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential grassofa heightnomorethan10". Donotattempt tomowthroughunusually tall,drygrass(e.g.
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e. Useextremecarewhenapproaching blind corners,doorways, shrubs,treesorother objectsthatmayblockyourvisionofa child whomayrunintothemachine. f. Disengage thecuttingblade(s)before shiftinginreverse.The"No-Cut-In Reverse" featureisa remindernottocutinreverseand to helpavoidbackoveraccidents. Donot defeatit. g. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor running engines.Theycansufferburnsfroma hot muffler. h. Removekeywhenmachineis unattended to preventunauthorized operation. 9.
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8. Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemor othersafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation regularly. 9. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine, disconnect thesparkplugwire(s)andground againsttheengine.Thoroughly inspectthe machineforanydamage.Repairthedamage beforestartingandoperating. 10. Neverattempttomakeadjustments or repairsto themachine whiletheengineis running. 11.Grasscatchercomponents andthedischarge coveraresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould exposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.
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SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE ,11 A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING I nq OR A FENCE POST I W 15° ILl ..I &i Z n ILl ,_ WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
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SECTION3: TRACTOR SET-UP AttachingtheBatteryCables NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-). • The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it from corrosion. • Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the negative cable.
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SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNTRACTOR F A G \ H B K D L M NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.
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ThrottleControlLever IgnitionSwitch The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 4. WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
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SystemsIndicatorMonitor/ HourMeter Electric PTO Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel. See Figure 6. (PowerTake-off)Knob To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments, pull outward on the PTO knob. Push the PTO knob inward to BaRery \ disengage the power to the cutting deck.
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ParkingBrakeButton ,dJ _rjl_-_ CruiseControlButton _ The cruise control button is To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and push the parking brake button in. Hold the button in while taking your foot off the brake pedal. Both the parking button and the brake pedal will then stay depressed. To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake button wilt then return to its original position. k. J to the left of the ignition switch.
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DrivingTheTractor _, from the discharge of the WARNING: Keep opening hands and feet cutting away deck. WARNING: Avoid sudden NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of cessive speed and sudden stops. the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. WARNING: Startingthe Engine • WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
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• • • Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine. Tallgrasscanhideobstacles. Avoidturnswhendrivingona slope.Ifa turnmust bemade,turndowntheslope.Turningupa slope greatlyincreases thechanceofa rollover. Avoidstoppingwhendrivingupa slope.Ifit is necessary tostopwhiledrivingupa slope,startup smoothly andcarefullytoreducethepossibility of flippingthetractoroverbackward.
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• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to CuttingBladeson page 21 of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions. OperatingTheHeadlights To turn the tractor's headlights on: • Mulching Start the engine following the instructions earlier in this section. • Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to Figure 5.
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SteeringAdjustment Levelingthe Deck If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted. NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 21 for information regarding tire pressure.
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Nuts Lock AI Dec Stabilizer Bracket Deck \ \ Adjustment Gear FRONT TO REAR SIDE TO SIDE Hex Cap Screw Figure 11 SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNTRACTOR • Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual) packed with your unit. Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining.
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Lubrication Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/ air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohlerengine's Owner's Manual) packed with your unit. WARNING: inspecting, shift lever brake, stop unintended Spark Plugs The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season.
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• • Gentlyslidethecuttingdecktowardthefrontofthe tractorallowingthehooksonthedeckto release themselves fromthedeckstabilizerrod. Gentlyslidethecuttingdeck(fromtherightside) outfromunderneath thetractor. To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor, proceed as follows: • • Changingthe DeckBelt(s) • WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt(s).
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Variable-speed Battery Tray Opening _ Shift Lever Rear Idler Pulley Drive belt (Lower) Drive belt (Upper) II II Engine Pulley Transmission NOTE: Transmission Pulley Front of Tractor -_ View shown from above tractor. Figure 15 • After disconnecting the battery cables, remove the battery and battery tray from beneath the seat. • • IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
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• Slidethebeltoffofthevariable-speed pulleyasyou liftthepulleyupandoutthroughthebatterytray opening. • Removetherearidlerpulleyfromthedouble-idler bracketwhileunrouting thebeltfromaroundboth therearandthefrontidlerpulley.RefertoFigure 15. • Remove thehexboltfromthecenteroftheelectric PTOclutchandgentlyloweritoffoftheengine crankshaft. Becarefulnottoloseanywashersor whichmaybefoundontopofthePTOclutch. IMPORTANT: Whenremounting thePTOclutch,torque thecenterhexbolttobetween38foot-pounds and50 foot-pounds.
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The blades may be removed as follows. • • It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may cause damage to the tractor and result in personal injury. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to CattingDeckRemovalon page 18) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer.
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Fuses One can be found under the hood mounted behind the Two fuses are installed in your tractor's wiring harness to protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. top of the dash panel on the support bar. The other can be found under the seat mounted to the inside of the tractor frame next to the battery tray. Pull the fuse out and inspect it to determine if it is good or blown.
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SECTION11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Engine fails to start PTO knob engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. Unit running with CHOKE applied. Spark plug wire(s) loose. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Engine runs erratic Corrective Cause(s) Vent in gas cap plugged. Water or dirt in fuel system.
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SECTION12: MODELSJ609H& Y609HPARTSLIST (forchoke) 22 29 27 31 2 28 NOTE: RED NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Engine accessory parts are appficable to both model J609H and Y609H except where otherwise noted. PART NO. 710-0227 710-0599 710-0604A 710-1237 710-1314 710-1315 712-3017 721-0460 726-0205 736-0119 736-0300 751B221535 751-0535 751-0564 751-0616 751-0650 REF. NO. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 DESCRIPTION Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x.
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ModelsJ609H & Y609H 17 21 11 5 "8 26 > 26
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ModelsJ609H& Y609H REP. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 PART NO.
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ModelsJ609H & Y609H 46 35 54 27 6 52 5 28
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ModelsJ609H& Y609H REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 PART NO.
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ModelsJ609H & Y609H 32 25 29 3O
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ModelsJ609H& Y609H REP. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 PART NO.
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ModelsJ609H & Y609H 22 "13 73 78 65 58 73 21 " > 51 -J v '9 32
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ModelsJ609H & Y609H RER NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 PART NO.
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ModelsJ609H & Y609H 28 30 27 21 .
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ModelsJ609H& Y609H RED NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12a 12b 12c 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PART NO. 716-0231 721-0338 711-1431 741-0340 736-0495 717-1362 717-1363 750-1234 718-0228 741-0525 719-0394 736-0336 736-0337 736-0349 736-0519 741-0336 741-0337 750-1238 611-0133 618-0424 661-0006 710-1325 710-1206 717-0678 732-0863 741-0862 761-0202 711-1430 716-0108 717-1464 719-0391A 736-0723 DESCRIPTION E-ring, .75 Seal, .75 x 1.0 x. 125 Drive Shaft Sleeve Bearing, .75 x .1.0 x 1.
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ModelsJ609H & Y609H _,_ 32 32 36 24 5 7 12 36
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ModelsJ609H & Y609H REP. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. PART NO.
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ModelsJ609H & Y609H 46_ 4 27 ® / 3o_..
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ModelsJ609H& Y609H RER NO. 1 2 3 4 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 PART NO.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: OTRO_ _ R_ILT'_ The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.