MTD CVT 900 Series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty L CVT Lawn Tractor 900 Series MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo 769 05660 January 25 2010 ...

Page 2: ...mes Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your machine for more information Table of...

Page 3: ...machine and disengage them quickly 3 Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult 4 Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction 5_ To help avoid blade contact or a thrown obje...

Page 4: ...not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your customer service representative for assistance SlopeOperation Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it For your safety use the slope gauge included ...

Page 5: ...e SafeHandling of Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately a Use only an approved gasoline container b Never fill containers inside a veh...

Page 6: ...nd instruction labels as necessary 14 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil etc to protect the environment 15 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 270 hours of operation At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an au...

Page 7: ... and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation WARNING SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this machine on a s...

Page 8: ...m c5 _D r Or 0 r O3 oO 0 _L3 C G 3 C 0 0 I I I I I I I I I l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l 0 LO SECTION 2 _MPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ...

Page 9: ...Locate the shipping brace if present and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck See Fig 3 1 2 While holding the discharge chute with your left hand remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise _ WARNING The shipping brace is used for packaging purposes only Remove and discard the shipping brace before o...

Page 10: ...ires Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping purposes Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi Setting the DeckGaugeWheels Move the tractor on a firm and level surface preferably pavement and proceed as follows 1 Select the height po...

Page 11: ...gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition NOTE Your tractor is shipped with oil in the engine However you MUST check the oil level before operating CAUTION Always check the engine oil level before each use as instructed in the Kohler Owne...

Page 12: ...he speed of the engine and when pushed all the way forward closes the choke for cold starting When set in a given position the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed NOTE When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged be certain that the throttle choke control is always in the FAST rabbit position BrakePedal The brake pedal is located on the left front side of the tractor along th...

Page 13: ...ss and the hours of tractor operation Once the tractor is started the O o p o monitor continually displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor operation on its LCD NOTE Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position regardless of whether the engine is started The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for c...

Page 14: ...d in the center of the tractor s dash panel below the steering wheel the Parking Brake Cruise Control lever is used to engage the parking brake and the cruise control Refer to the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake NOTE The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off ...

Page 15: ...tor s parking brake 4 Activate the choke control by moving the throttle choke control all the way forward into the choke position 5 Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position After the engine starts release the key It will return to the NORMAL MOWING position _ CAUTION Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time Doing so may cause damage to your engin...

Page 16: ...Mowing in reverse is not recommended WARNING Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTIONMODE Always look down and behind before and while backing Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area To use the REVERSECAUTION MODE NOTE The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat 1 Start the engine as pre...

Page 17: ... down position If it doesn t the parking brake is not engaged Repeat steps 1 4 to engage the parking brake To disengage the parking brake lightly press the brake pedal WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Cruise Control _ ARNING Never engage the cruise control lever while traveling in rever...

Page 18: ...g pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator Do not mowat high ground speed especially ira mulch kit or grass collector is installed Do not cut the grass too short Short grass is prone to weed growth and yellows quickly i...

Page 19: ...ING If the engine has been recently run the engine muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin Exercise caution to avoid burns NOTE The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval To complete an oil change proceed as follows 1 Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm up Warm oil will flow more freely and carry a...

Page 20: ...checked and the fluid cannot be changed Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling The battery is sealed and is maintenance free Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid cannot be added Always keep the battery cable...

Page 21: ...to the operator s position and engage the PTO Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry Lubrication _ ARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting FrontWheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a gre...

Page 22: ... the deck from front to rear The front of the deck should be between 1 4 inch and 3 8 inch lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if necessary as follows 1 Park the tractor on a firm level surface and place the deck lift lever in the middle position 2 Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor 3 Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the g...

Page 23: ...ction of this manual for seat adjustment instructions WARNING Before operating the tractor make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop Engage the parking brake Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks into place Steering Adjustment 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 l...

Page 24: ...ove c Remove the deck belt from around the tractor s engine pulley f NOTE If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the engine pulley carefully insert a drive ratchet wrench set to loosen into the square hole found in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor s left side to relieve tension on the belt See Fig 7 2 Figure 7 2 _k WARNING Avoid pinching inj...

Page 25: ...bilizer out of the hanger bracket on the deck See Fig 7 5 j Figure 7 5 11 Gently slide the cutting deck from the right side out from underneath the tractor Changing the DeckBelt 2 _ WARNING The V belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely For a proper working machine use factory approv...

Page 26: ...r rod See Fig 7 5 b Reconnect the deck lift arms See Fig 7 3 c Reattach the deck engage cable See Fig 7 4 11 Place the belt into the engine pulley See Fig 7 8 r PTO Belt Pulley J Figure 7 8 12 Replace the belt guard See Fig 7 1 Cutting fllades _ ARNING Shut the engine offand remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade s for sharpening or replacement Protect your hands by using heavy glov...

Page 27: ...bs 8artery CALIFORNIA PROPOSiTiON 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling CAUTION If removing the battery disconnect the NEGATIVE Black wire from its terminal first followed by the POSITIVE Red wire When reinstalling the battery always connec...

Page 28: ...inspecting always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting A fuse is installed in your tractor s wiring harness to protect the tractor s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage If the electrical system does not function or your tractor s engine will not crank first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown It is located unde...

Page 29: ...rk plug wires 3 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 4 Clear vent or replace cap if damaged 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh gasoline 6 Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner 1 Remove spark plug and resetthe gap 1 Cutting blade loose or unbalanced 2 Damaged or bent cutting blade 1 Tighten blade and spindle 2 Replace blade Uneven c...

Page 30: ...ohlerOil Filter KH 25 050 21 S Kohler Fuel Filter 954 04219 Drive Belt Mower Deck 942 04290 2 in 1 Deck Blade 925 1707D Battery 918 04636A Deck Spindle Call 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready Parts Manuals can also be downloaded free of charge at www mtdproducts com ...

Page 31: ...1 Throttle Choke Control Lever Cable Ignition Key Plastic Discharge Chute Assembly Call 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready Parts Manuals can also be downloaded free of charge at www mtdproducts com SECTION 9 REPLACEMENT PARTS 31 ...

Page 32: ...ailability i_ CAUTION 900 Series Lawn Tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground engaging attachments e g tiller or moldboard plow Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor s warranty Model Number 19A30005OEM OEM 190 032 19A30003OEM OEM 190 215 OEM 190 679 OEM 190 833 OEM 190 658 OEM 19A 218 Description Mulch Plug 46 Snow Thrower 42 Twin Bagger 46 Twin Blade Wheel Weights ...

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Page 34: ...d workmanshipthatcausethe failureof a warrantedpart to be identicalin all materialrespectsto that part as describedin MTDConsumerGroupInc sapplicationfor certification The warrantyperiodbeginsonthedate theoutdoorequipmentengineis deliveredto anultimatepurchaserorfirst placedintoservice The warrantyperiodis two years Subjectto certainconditionsand exclusionsasstated below the warrantyonemission rel...

Page 35: ... warrantycoverage Further the coverageunderthis warrantyextendsonly to partsthat were presentonthe off roadengineand equipmentpurchased Thefollowingemissionwarrantypartsare covered if applicable 1 FuelMeteringSystem Cold start enrichmentsystem softchoke Carburetorand internalparts or fuel injectionsystem Fuelpump Fueltank 2 Air InductionSystem Air cleaner Intakemanifold 3 IgnitionSystem Sparkplug ...

Page 36: ...pplicable manufac turer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders havea separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized ser...