MTD 600 Lawn Tractor Mower Owners Manual

Tire Pressure
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels (if so equipped)
WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under  any
Move the tractor on a firm and level  surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be
maintained at all times. Never exceed  the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall  of the tire.
1
.
Select the height position  of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in the normally  desired mowing height
setting (any of the six different  cutting height notches on the
right fender).
The recommended operating  tire pressure is:
Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
2
.
Check the gauge wheels for contact  or excessive clearance
with the surface below. The deck gauge  wheels should
have between ¼-inch and ½-inch  clearance above the
ground as follows:
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.
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or  contact with the
surface, adjust as follows:
Gas and Oil Fill-up
a.      Raise the deck lift  handle to its highest setting.
The gasoline tank is located under  the hood and has a capacity
of either two or three gallons.  Do not overfill.
b.      Remove the gauge wheels by removing the lock
nuts and shoulder screws which secure  them to the
deck. See Fig. 3-9
WARNING! Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or
while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Service the engine with gasoline  and oil as instructed in the
separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed  with your
tractor. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped  with motor oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check  the oil level before
operating. Be careful  not to overfill.
Figure 3-9
c.      Place the deck lift  lever in the desired mowing
height setting.
d.      Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge
wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately
½-inch
between the bottom of  the wheel and the
pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck  in the Maintenance section of this
manual for more detailed instructions  regarding various deck
adjustments.
sectiOn 2 — asseMbly & set-up
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Document TypeOwner's Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandMTD, Lawn Mower
Product TypeWalk Behind Mower
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