MTD 190-181 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualPedal DriveGarden TractorModel Series808H & 808KIMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equ

NOTE: The stabilizer rod may be secured to the tractorframe with a plastic cable tie for shipping reasons. If so,carefully cut the cable tie before mo

SECTION4: KNOWYOURGARDENTRACTORFABGHCModels withPTO leverJKDLMENOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.Figure 10A PTO (Power Take-off) Knob/LeverB

ThrottleControlLeverThe throttle control lever islocated on the right side of thetractor's dash panel. This levercontrols the speed of the engine

SeatAdjustmentLeverTo adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seatadjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat tothe desired position.

SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURGARDENTRACTORWARNINGAVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT

DrivingTheTractorIMPORTANT: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed andsudden stops.WARNING: Do not leave the seat of thetractor without first placing th

ChangingtoReversewhen CruiseControlis Engaged• Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruisecontrol and bring the tractor to a complete stop.• Place

SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTSWARNING" Never attempt to make anyadjustments while the engine is running,except where specified in the manual.WARNING

• The measurement taken in front of the axle shouldbe between 1/16" and 5/16" less than themeasurement taken behind the axle.LevelingtheDeck

SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURGARDENTRACTOR,_ WARNING" Before performing anymaintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, moveshift lever into neutral positi

TABLEOFCONTENTSContent Page Content PageCustomer Support 2 Maintenance 19Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Service 20Tractor Set-Up 7 Off-Season St

SECTION8: SERVICECuttingDeckRemovalTo remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:• Place the PTO knob/lever in the disengaged (OFF)position and engag

To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor,proceed as follows:• Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into thebottom notch on the righ

Variab,e-speed Rear,d,erPu,,ey iliiiiiiiii lOr,veBe,t(,ower Pulley///I/_ Drive Belt (Upper)oD0I0,I0Engine PulleyFront of TractorvFigure 21NOTE: Slowly

Double-idler BracketIdlerAdjuster RodFront of TractorNOTE: View shown from above tractor.Figure 22Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive bel

• Grind each cutting blade edge equally to maintainproper blade balance.,i_ WARNING" A poorly balanced blade willcause excessive vibration, may d

5. Start the stalled tractor and leave it running tocharge the battery.6. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from thetractor.7. Disconnect the ot

SECTION11: TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleEngine fails to startEngine runs erraticPossible Cause(s)PTO knob/lever engaged.Parking brake not engaged.Spark plug

SECTION12: PARTSLISTFORMODELS808H & 808K9(for choke)21REF.NO.123456789101112131415161718192021222324PARTNO.710-0227710-0599710-0726710-1237710-131

Models808H& 808K3Q2825! 32537174647\2O2236684125\_172\\\10\\\_818731328

Models808H&808KRef. Part No.No.1 683-01952 710-05993 710-07514 710-09246 710-03517 710-03768 712-02719 712-029210 712-043111 726-021113 731-1854A1

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES,_ WARNING" This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangert

Models808H & 808K59i_29434245413748.44_30.13...34.28.j 29-Ii_49/3946/6.4036-473828.35.54.6O_62"5O.55_57/27/.//3251973O

Models808H&808KREF. PARTNO. NO.1 747-1130B747-13242 683-0197B683-04623 711-03324 712-02065 712-04316 712-04297 712-30838 714-01049 714-014510 716-

Models808H& 808K24O332O196148'/Q_3o2532

Models808H& 808KREF.NO.123456789101112131415161718192O212223242526272829303132333435363738394041PARTNO.710-1260A710-0604A783-0726B783-0727A783-072

Models808H & 808K3012713635\3176//\78\\80\\®21 8/\\51* Refer to pages 36 and 37 for break-down of this assembly.52 53_12462597674717234

Models808H& 808KREF.NO.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.PARTNO

Models808H & 808K@23403034lO2O\\\1\2719243331536

Models808H& 808KREF. PARTNO. NO.1 618-02252 618-02263 618-0227A4 710-06425 718-040536 736-02277 710-31198 741-06819 618-036510 618-036811 719-0379

Model808HGround(For referenceonly)294324414760_59 7_ 70_6854 6_565838

Model808HREF.NO.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.PARTNO.783-0653E647-0064683-04060710-100

throughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.,pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassorleavesmaycontacttheengineexhaustand/orbuilduponthemowerdeckpresentingapotentia

Model808K(For reference onhGround Wire2943f244132IMPORTANT: For a properworking machine, useFactory Approved Parts.V-belts are designed toengage and d

Model808KREF.NO.123456789101112131415161718192O21222324PARTNO. DESCRIPTION783-0653E754-0476717-1774783-1487710-0859710-0726712-0431732-0978712-3004A71

Model808H1229®48.6216566 14_\7224_\\\\\544622522$ 62/,/ //// //4928212242

Model808HREF.NO.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.PARTNO.1711617258D17982618-04

Model808K1717X63 _4*/_46 364O58\3239 71_354759f65/\_5 5714_21672 29 64/_ / 442329 __29/_11 ///27 /"_22 _0 2644

Model808KREF. PARTNO. NO.1. 126502. 166063. 618-06714. 683-02545. 683-04596. 683-06087. 683-06098. 683-06109. 683-061710. 703-209313. 710-021614. 710-

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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC withrespect to new merchandise purchased and used in

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline isspilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignit

lULllULla.64ZI--lULl1'91SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLE15 °,_WARNINGDo not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 1

SECTION3: SETTINGUPTHETRACTORBeforeAssembly• This manual covers specifications of severalmodels. Please follow instructions and partsnumbers pertainin

equipped)fromthebottomof seatbeforeproceedingwithapplicableinstructionsbelow.StandardAdjustmentSeat1. Position the shoulder screws (found on the base

ShippingBraceRemoval(H deck models only)IMPORTANT: The shipping brace, used for packagingpurposes only, must be removed and discarded beforeoperating