MTD White Outdoor 616 Hydrostatic Tractor Lawn Mower Owners Manual

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NOTE: On models with a 46-inch  deck, it may be
necessary to remove the belt keepers from around the
engine pulley, on order to remove the PTO belt.
connected to the correct terminals;  reversing them could
change the polarity and result in damage  to your engine’s
alternating system.
5.
Looking at the cutting deck from the left  side of the
tractor, locate the deck support pin on the  rear left
side of the deck. See Figure 6-4.
Charging
If the tractor has not been put into use for an extended
period of time, charge the battery with an automotive-type
6.
Pullfromthethedeckdecksupportlift arm.pin outward to release the deck
Maintaining
12-volt
charger for a minimum ofone hour at six amps.
WARNING: Batteries give off an
explosive gas while charging.
Charge battery in a well ventilated
area and keep away from an open
flame or pilot light as on a water
heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes dryer or other gas appli-
ances.
Your Lawn        7.  Rotate the pin slightly  toward the rear of the tractor
and release the pin into the hole provided.
Tractor
8.
9.
Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right
fender to raise deck lift arms up and out of the way.
NOTE: Models with a 46-inch  deck are equipped with a
short cable which controls the  deck spindle brake. It is
necessary to unhook this cable in  order to fully remove
the cutting deck from the tractor. Be certain  to reattach
the cable when re-mounting the cutting  deck.
Jump Starting
10.
Gently slide the cutting deck toward the  front of the
tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release
themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
WARNING: When removing or
WARNING
installing the battery, follow
these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against
the frame.
Never exceed the
11. Gentlyfrom underneathslide the cuttingthe tractor.deck (from the right side) out
maximum inflation
pressure shown on
the sidewall of the tire.
Tires
IMPORTANTthe battery of:aNeverrunningjumpvehicle.your tractor’s dead battery  with
WARNING: Never exceed the
maximum inflation pressure
shown on the sidewall of tire.
1.
Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the good battery, then the other end to the
positive terminal of the dead battery.
Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to theframe of the
unit with the dead battery.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
2.
Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
Batteries give off an
explosive gas while
charging. Charge
IMPORTANT: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire
manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not
overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting
deck to mow unevenly.
WARNING: Failure to use this
procedure could cause sparking,
and the gas in either battery could
explode.
battery in a well ven-
tilated area and keep
away from an open
flame or pilot light
as on a water heater,
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid
Cleaning
space heater, furnace,       levels cannot  be checked.
Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and
washing with a baking soda and water solution. If neces-
sary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush  to
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
clothes dryer or other
gas appliances.
After cleaning the battery and terminals,  apply a light      remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with
coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
Battery Failures
Some• incorrectcommoninitialcausesactivationfor battery failure are:
• undercharging
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black)  wire from it’s
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When reinstalling the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the  wires are
• overcharging
• corroded connections
freezing
These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s
warranty.
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