Yard-Man 615, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...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 se...

Page 2: ...number here YaRD MaN MTo LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 www yardrnan corn 330 220 4683 800 800 7318 Copy the serial number here CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please doNOTreturnthe unit to the retailer fromwhereit waspurchased withoutfirst contactingCustomerSupport If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can see...

Page 3: ...ry 7 Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material 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 8 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricoch...

Page 4: ... 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 when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action 4 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability 5 Use extra care with grass catch...

Page 5: ...the truck or trailer 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 the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources o...

Page 6: ...scharge coveraresubject towearanddamage which could expose moving parts orallowobjects tobethrown Forsafety protection frequently checkcomponents andreplace immediately withoriginal equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only listedinthis manual Useofpartswhich donotmeet the original equipment specifications maylead to improper performance andcompromise safety 13 Donotchange theengine governor setti...

Page 7: ... 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 Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes ...

Page 8: ...eering wheel cap and remove the hardware NOTE There are two different styles of steering wheel cap See Figure 2 Styles vary by model With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward place the steering wheel over the steering shaft Place the washer with the cupped side down over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt See Figure 2 Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the ...

Page 9: ...ewall of tire for maximum p s i ShippingBrace Removal _ WARNING Make sure the riding mower s engine is off set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace Locate the shipping brace and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck See Figure 4 Shipping Brace Warning Tag Figure 4 While holding the discharge chute with your left hand remove the shipping...

Page 10: ...b G Cruise Control Button B Choke Control H Ignition Switch Module C Parking Brake Button I Brake Pedal D Cup Holder J Drive Pedal E Hour Meter K Deck Lift Lever F Throttle Control Lever L Seat Adjustment Lever NOTE Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator s position 10 ...

Page 11: ...ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired To stop the engine turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position See Figure 6 Stop Position Normal MowingMode Start Position 11 Figure 6 Prior to operating the tractor refer to both SafetyInterlock Switches on page 13 and Starting TheEngineon page 14...

Page 12: ...e 18 of this manual for more detailed instructions DeckLift Lever Found on your tractor s right fender the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck To use move the lever to the left then place in the notch best suited for your application Cup Holder The tractor s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat just to the rear of the shift lever ParkingBrakeButt...

Page 13: ...he REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades PTO engaged IMPORTANT Mowing in reverse is not recommended To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE IMPORTANT The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat 1 Start the engine as previously instructed in this Operator s Manual 2 Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING Green position to the RE...

Page 14: ...g the tractor Doing so will result in a rich fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly Stopping theEngine _ WARNING If you strike a foreign object stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire s and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating If the blades are engaged place the PTO knob in the disengaged OFF posit...

Page 15: ...rd speed NOTE Cruise control can not be engaged at the tractor s fastest ground speed If the operator should attempt to do so the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor Lightly depress the drive pedal To change the di...

Page 16: ... dry weather Mowing should always be done with the engine at full throttle Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass Your tractor is designed to mow lawns NOT clear brush Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn Refer to Cutting Blades on page 21 of th...

Page 17: ... leveling adjustments Refer to Tires on page 21 for information regarding tire pressure FrontTo Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can adjusted to level 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 With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place th...

Page 18: ...d on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor Adjust if necessary as follows Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor locate the compression spring and brake disc See Figure 15 Crown Nut NOTE View shown from beneath tractor Hydrostatic Transmission Figure 15 Carefully remove the cotter pin from the crown nut on the right side of the brake assembly Using a...

Page 19: ...gine maintenance instructions Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the Briggs Stratton Operator Owner Manual or Kohlerengine s Owner s Manual packed with your unit Follow the instructions carefully Changing EngineOil NOTE Depending on the engine model found on your tractor it may be necessary to remove the tractor s side panel in order to replace the oil filter if so equipped Un...

Page 20: ...with a grease fitting Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is maintenance free and sealed at the factory The oil level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed Cleaning theEngine AndDeck Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the e...

Page 21: ...ut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly See Figure 19 To properly sharpen the cutting blades remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges parallel to the trailing edge at a 25 to 30 angle See Figure 20 Blade Separation Worn Blade Edge Wind Wing Sharpen Edge Evenly Figure 20 IMPORTANT Ifthe cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to withi...

Page 22: ... Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking and the gas in either battery could explode Cleaning Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution If necessary scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion BatteryFailures Some common ca...

Page 23: ...removing the belt IMPORTANT Carefully allow the ratchet to pivot rearward before removing it from the square hole Remove the belt from around all pulleys including the deck idler pulley Route the new belt as shown in and Figure 22 Remount the belt guards removed earlier Electric PTO Clutch Pivoting Idler Pulley Fixed Idler Pulley 50 inchDecks Deck PTO Belt Idler Bracket Right Hand Pulley beneath b...

Page 24: ...ryer or other gas appliance SECTION 10 ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Model 615 See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone 800 800 7310 for information regarding price and availability NOTE Lawn tractor model 615 is NOT designed for use with any type of ground engaging attachmen...

Page 25: ...eaner cartridge element or clean pre cleaner if so equipped Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced Tighten blade and spindle Balance blade Damaged or bent cutting blade Replace blade Uneven cut Deck not balanced properly Perform side to side deck adjustment Dull blade Sharpen or replace blade Uneven tire pressure Check tire pressure in all four tires Pull out the CHOKE control Fill ...

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Page 27: ...x 1 25 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 Exhaust Gasket B S OHV V Twin Hose Clamp Cable Tie Lock Washer 406 x 875 x 059 Casing Clamp B S OHV V Twin Fuel Line Hose Ref Part No No 14 751 0564A 15 751 0616A 751 0805 16 751 0650B 751 0645A 17 751 0651B 751 0644B 18 751 3140 19 751 3141 20 751 3142 21 783 0615D 22 783 0625C 23 712 0271 Description Muffler Deflector Muffler Twin Inlet B S OHV V Twin Muffler Twin I...

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Page 29: ...Style Pivot Bracket RH Pivot Bracket LH Grill Pivot Bracket Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 Fuel Tank Three Gallon Fuel Cap Screw 1 4 14 x 625 29 783 0462 30 725 0963 31 736 0270 32 710 1611B 33 725 1649 34 710 1652 35 731 05173 36 725 1745 725 1744 Switch Brkt Electric PTO Lamp Bell Washer 265 x 75 x 062 Screw 5 16 18 x 75 Headlight Socket Hex Index Screw 1 4 20 x 625 Hood Cover 5 Style Ignition Key w pla...

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Page 31: ...3125 ID Spacer Compression Spring 41 x 1 5 Spring Extension 84 Dia x 4 6 Wash Flat 344 x 688 x 065 Wash Flat 531x 1 062 x 134 Screw Shoulder 340 x 285 1 4 20 Screw Shoulder 437 x 268 5 16 18 Screw Shoulder 50 x 925 3 8 16 Seat Bracket Lift Seat Stop Seat Pivot Bracket Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment Selector High Back Seat Yellow Ratchet Clip RH Foot Pad Rubber LH Foot Pad Rubber Bolt Carria...

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Page 33: ... Lock 3 8 24 Nut Flange Lock 3 8 16 Grf Nylon Nut Flange Lock 7 16 20 Nut Flange Lock 5 16 18 Gr5 Nut Jam 7 16 20 Gr2 Gear Steering 11 90 Ratio Gear Pinion Steering Ball Joint 7 16 20 Lock Washer Flat 406 x 875 x 105 Washer Flat 51 x 1 12x 06 Screw 5 16 12 0 750 Spacer Shoulder 38 x 1 00 x 31 Shaft Steering 625 OD x 24 25 Lg Plastic Bushing 380 ID Screw Shoulder 498 x 340 3 8 16 Pivot Bracket Supp...

Page 34: ...odel615 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 34 ...

Page 35: ...Bypass Rod Control Rod Transaxle Spacer Hub Cap Ref I Part No I No 45 1754 0461 46 1756 0116A 47 1756 0981B 48 1756 04111 49 1783 04442 50 1783 0810B 51 1783 1019 52 1647 0031B 53 1647 0049A 54 1683 0267C 55 1710 0650 56 1736 0242 57 1710 1260A 58 1710 1611B 59 1711 04159B 60 1712 04065 61 1712 3004A 62 1750 0535 63 1736 0119 64 1732 0335 65 1732 0955 66 1732 0963 67 1735 0662 68 1735 3049 69 1736...

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Page 37: ...3 8 16 GrF Nylon PTO Clutch Electric Washer Flat 1 031 x 1 620 x 095 Spacer 385 ID x 635 OD x 1 54 Pulley Engine 3 56 Diameter Clutch Bracket Deck Bracket Up Stop Screw Carriage 1 4 20 75 Gr5 Nut Sems 1 4 20 Nut Wing 1 4 20 Battery 235 CCA Screw Shoulder 250 x 150 1 4 20 Frame Assembly Lower Screw 5 16 18 0 500 Screw 1 4 20 0 750 Screw 3 8 16 1 25 Gr5 Nut Flange Lock 1 4 20 GrF Nylon Nut Hex 1 4 2...

Page 38: ...Model615 Deck Lift Spring Attach to RH Lift 2 _ _ Arm 38 ...

Page 39: ... x 1 75 Spring Extension 94 x 6 74 REF NO 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 55 PART NO 734 04039 734 0973 736 0119 736 0407 736 0406 737 3000 738 0373 738 3005A 742 04053A 747 1116 738 04146 754 04048 756 04129 747 1324 783 04399 783 04400 783 04414 783 04415 712 0206 712 0229 712 0641 736 0225 736 3084 732 3070 783 04470 711 1762 731 3131A 631 04070 DES...

Page 40: ...s deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e f g MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution Replacement parts that are not genui...