Troy-Bilt Tuffy J689, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ting 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 Sectio...

Page 2: ...upport Department or an authorized Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOTreturntheunit to the retailer withoutfirstcontactingCustomerSupport If you have...

Page 3: ...lan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a walt or obstruction which may cause discharged material...

Page 4: ...e a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Always keep machine in gear...

Page 5: ...er and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle d Keep the nozzle in contact with...

Page 6: ...s which donotmeetthe original equipment specifications mayleadto improper performance andcompromise safety 12 Donotchange theengine governor settings or over speed theengine Thegovernor controls the m...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...ractor seat s pivot bracket with a plastic tie or mounted backward to the pivot bracket In either case free the seat form its shipping position and remove the two knobs from the bottom of seat before...

Page 9: ...pping brace used for packaging purposes only must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower WARNING The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects Failure to operate the riding mower...

Page 10: ...d Always disengaged PTO Shift into neutral set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Ignition Switch Shift Lever F Speed Control Lever Parking Brake ThrottleControl L...

Page 11: ...tLever The shift lever is located in the center of the console and has three positions F Forward N Neutral and R Reverse See Figure 4 The clutch brake pedal must be fully depressed and the tractor mus...

Page 12: ...ockwise to the START position After the engine starts release the key It will return to the ON position IMPORTANT Do NOT hold the key inthe START position for longer than ten seconds at a time Doing s...

Page 13: ...ed cutting height Moving the lever to the right and all the way rearward placing it into the BLADES STOP position raises and disengages power to the cutting deck NOTE The deck engagement lift lever mu...

Page 14: ...the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground The first...

Page 15: ...e disengagement rod to the stabilizer shaft assembly See Figure 8 Stabilizer Shaft Assembly Disengagement Rod Figure 8 Pull the rod toward the rear of the tractor to take up slack then thread the rod...

Page 16: ...pring switch on the underside of the shift cover panel Be careful not to damage it when removing the panel Remove the hairpin clip which secures the speed control rod s ferrule to the speed bracket Se...

Page 17: ...TANT Do NOT reuse the original cotter pin once it has been removed SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE WARNING Before performing any maintenance or repairs place the deck engagement lift lever in the BLADES STOP po...

Page 18: ...g replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season Refer to the Briggs Stratton Operator Owner Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Lubrication Engine WARNING Before lubric...

Page 19: ...ound on the left rear portion of the transmission See Figure 15 Place the deck engagement lift lever in the BLADES STOP position Locate the two belt keeper pins found on either side of the engine pull...

Page 20: ...unintended starting before removing the cutting blade s for sharpening or replacement Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade WARNING Periodically inspect the blad...

Page 21: ...s dryer or other gas appliances JumpStarting _ WARNING When removing or installing the battery follow these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame IMPORTANT Never jump...

Page 22: ...ng a spring puller Part No 732 0571 or other suitable tool disconnect the spring which is attached to a small hook found on the left rear portion of the transmission Refer to Figure 15 Using a spring...

Page 23: ...and will cause problems If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days prepare for storage as follows Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly IMPORTANT The use of a press...

Page 24: ...All batteries are to be fully charged before installing Refer to Quick Start battery guide that came with the operator s manual Charge with 6 AMP charger until fully charged Refer to schematic for fu...

Page 25: ...tapping Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 Oil Drain Sleeve Muffer Single Inlet Exhaust Gasket Hose Clamp 490 Hex Sems Nut 1 4 20 Lock Washer 5 16 REF PART NO NO 13 751B213146 14 751 0619A 15 751 0535 16 751 0564A...

Page 26: ...Model689 25 5 35 3 18 19 20 6 26...

Page 27: ...4 15 x 75 Self tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 5 Machine Screw 1 4 20 x 75 Screw 1 4 20 x 625 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Cable Tie 7 4 U type Speed Nut Speed Nut 5 16 Lock Washer 5 16 Hinge Rod Headlamp 12V Headlamp Soc...

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Page 29: ...Cotter Pin 1 8 x 1 25 Stearing Segment Gear Ball Joint 7 16 20 Push Cap 625 Hub Cap Flat Washer 64 x 1 24 x 060 Flat Washer 474 x 879 x 064 Bell Washer 34 x 872 x 060 Bell Washer 391 x 380x 062 Steer...

Page 30: ...Model689 33 34 14 35 22 f 1 37 2 J J D Q O o 3O 29 oo J I Attach the short end of spring to the notch in the rear of Ref No 2 Attach the long end to Ref No 1...

Page 31: ...g Switch Inner Seat Spring Switch Insulator Plate Boss Insulator Plate Extension Spring 75 x 5 31 Shoulder Screw 437 x 286 Running Board Fender models w o cupholder Fender models w cupholder Hex Screw...

Page 32: ...Model689 54 27 12 71 1 I I_ 61 8 74 51 n It A 1 35 no o 1 32 t Refer to Et on Page 38 Attach the ends of springs Ref 58 Ref 59 to the notch openings in the rear of Ref 25 32...

Page 33: ...2 747 04043 Lower Frame 63 750 0566A LH Upper FrameSide Panel 64 B83 O4005A RH Upper Frame Side Panel 65 735 0196 Deck Anti sway Bracket 66 750 0802 Screw mount Interlock Switch 67 720 04008 Stabilize...

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Page 35: ...speed Bracket Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 1 5 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 24 x 75 Screw 5 16 18 x 75 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 75 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 Flange Nut 9 16 18 Flange Lock Nut 1 4 2...

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Page 37: ...pping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 625 Upper Housing Input Shaft Needle Bearing 625 x 813 x 495 14 tooth Bevel Pinion Retaining Ring 437 Sleeve Bearing 75 x 1 0 x 1 0 Seal 75x 1 0x 125 Differential Assembly Flang...

Page 38: ...PTION Spindle Assembly REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 783 04149B Belt Cover Deck Shell Self tapping Screw 5 16 12 x 75 Screw 5 16 18 x 75 Self tapping Screw 5 16 18 x 75 Hex Flange Nut 5 8 18 Internal...

Page 39: ...TS ALTERNATOR D CARB SOLE OD REGULATOR _GNETO BLU RED RED BL SOLENO E STARTER t GRI SEAT SWITCH EL BL DRG WHT PTO SWITCH L RED ORG RED WHT FUSE 20 AkAD KE SWITCH 725 1396 OFF RUN START G M R B L R B L...

Page 40: ...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 Troy Bilt doe...