MTD 600 Lawn Tractor Mower Owners Manual

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Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
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Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from  the oil fill tube.
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the
oil drain port. Route the opposite  end of the hose into an
appropriate oil collection  container with at least a 2.5 quart
capacity, to collect the used oil.
WARNING! Before performing  any maintenance or
repairs, disengage PTO, set parking  brake, stop
engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
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Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull  outward to
begin draining oil. See Fig 6-1.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine Owner’s  Manual for all engine
maintenance procedures and instructions.
7.
After the oil has finished draining,  push the end of the oil
drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap
the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris  from entering
the drain port.
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission
control devices and systems which are being  done at owner’s
expense may be performed  by any engine repair establishment
or individual. Warranty  repairs must be performed  by an
authorized MTD Service  Dealer.
8.
Replace the oil filter as instructed  in the separate engine
Owner’s Manual.
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Refill the engine with new oil.  Refer to the engine Owner’s
Manual for information regarding the  proper volume and
weight of engine oil
Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING! 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.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner  and cartridge/air cleaner element as
instructed in the engine Owner’s  Manual.
NOTE: The oil filter should be changed  at every oil change
interval. To complete an oil change,  proceed as follows:
Spark Plug
The spark plug should be cleaned  and the gap reset once a
season. Refer to the engine Owner’s  Manual for correct plug type
and gap specifications.
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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 away more of the engine sediment  which may have
settled at the bottom of the  crankcase. Use care to avoid
burns from hot oil.
Transmission
The transmission is sealed at the factory  and is maintenance-
free. The fluid level cannot  be checked and the fluid cannot be
changed.
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Open the tractor’s hood and locate  the oil drain port on the
right side of the engine.
Pop open the protective cap on the end  of the oil drain
valve to expose the drain port.  See Fig 6-1.
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 can not be  added.
Always keep the battery cables  and terminals clean and
free of corrosive build-up.
After cleaning the battery  and terminals, apply a light coat
of petroleum jelly or grease to both  terminals.
CAUTION: If removing the battery  for cleaning,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from  it’s
terminal first, followed  by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the  battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal  first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires  are
connected to the correct terminals;  reversing them
could result in serious damage to your engine’s
alternating system.
Figure 6-1
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