Yard-Man AutoDrive 604 Operator's Manual

YaRD'MaNOPERATOR'S MANUALAutoDrive TM Lawn TractorModel 604IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYWarning: This unit is equi

LIFT LEVERThe lift lever is used to change the operating position(height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move thelever to the left, then place in th

CRUISE CONTROL BU'I-rON6The cruise control button is located onthe tractor dash panel to the left of the iBmignition switch. Push the cruise cont

SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHTSelect the height position of the cutting deck byplacing the deck lift lever in any of the six differentcutting height notch

• While continuing to hold the cruise button in,lift your foot from the AutoDdve- pedal (youshould feel the cruise latch engage).• If properly engaged

MOWINGThis tractor is equipped with one of MT_s highquality cutting decks. The following information willbe helpful when using the cutting deck with y

• Measurethedistancefromthe outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from theoutside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both me

Fronttiretoe-in can be measured as follows:• Place the steering wheel in position forstraight ahead travel. Insert a 1/4" dowel upthrough alignin

• LocatethePTO engagement rod and the PTOadjuster link by looking at the tractor'sunderside. See Figure 12.• Remove the cotter pin that affixes t

CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECKAny fuel or oil spilled on the machine should bewiped off promptly. Do NOT allow grass, leaves, anddirt to accumulate arou

CHANGING THE DECK BELT(S)All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding orrotting are presen

SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGEFtNDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER ... 2CALLINGCUSTOMER SUPPORT ...

IMPORTANT: it is recommended that the PTO be readjusted after replacing the deck belt. Refer to PTO(POWER TAKE-OFF) ADJUSTMENT in the ADJUSTMENTS sect

Variable-speedBattery TrayOpeningShift LeverTransmission Transmission PulleyNOTE: View shownfrom abovetractor,• Drive belt (Lower)Rear Idler Pulley •

• Removethe two hex bolts (from both sides ofthe tractor) that affix the PTO actuator bracketto the tractor frame. See Figure 19.©oPTO Actuator Deck S

NOTE: The hex flange nut has a right-handedthread pattern. Do NOT attempt to force the nut inthe incorrect direction. Doing so may damage thenut and c

TIRESThe recommended operating tire pressure isapproximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi forthe front tires. Refer to the tire sidewall for e

SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDETrouble Corrective ActionEngine willnot crankEnginecranks butwill not startEnginesmokesExcessivevibrationMowerwon&apo

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SECTION 4: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESWARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IFNOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE P

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• Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughlydepress the brake pedal, and shift into neutralbefore attempting to start engine.• Your mower is design

• Keep all nuts,bolts and screws tight to be sure theequipment is in safe working condition.• Never tamper with safety devices. Check theirproper oper

OOmUSE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.14III|IIISIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA

SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIESMODEL NUMBEROEM-190-60t0EM-190-602OEM-190-1120EM-190-118OEM-190-603OEM-190-604OEM-190-8220EM-190-823DESCRIPTIO

SECTION 7: CONTROLSDC\FBIMAGJELKFigure 3-- NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.A Ignition SwitchB Throttle Control LeverC Choke Control (if so

IGNITION SWITCHTo start the engine, insert key into the ignition switchand turn clockwise to the START position. Releasekey to the ON position once en