Document Outline

• OWNER'S MANUAL
• Foreword
• Table of Contents
  • General Information
  • Specifications
  • Component Identification
  • Safety Instructions
  • Assembly Instructions
  • Operating Instructions
  • Maintenance Instructions
  • Maintenance And Service Record Sheet
  • Operator’s Notes
  • Warranty
• General Information
  • HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION
  • GLOSSARY
  • IDENTIFYING NUMBER LOCATIONS
  • Tractor Serial Number Location
  • Mower Deck Serial Number Location
  • ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
  • Engine Serial Number Location (MT and MTEFI)
  • Engine Serial Number Location (MTL and MTLEFI)
  • SERVICING OF ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS
• Specifications
  • ENGINE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • TRANSMISSION
  • BLADE DRIVE
  • TIRE SIZE
  • TIRE PRESSURE
  • DIMENSIONS (Tractor and Mower)
  • MOWER DECK
  • CURB WEIGHT (Approximate)
  • DRIVE BELTS
  • GHS SYSTEM (Optional)
  • SEAT
  • FRAME/BODY CONSTRUCTION
• Component Identification
  • Front View and Right Side View
  • Rear View and Left Side View
  • Top View (Engine Compartment) Model MT
  • Top View (Engine Compartment) Model MTL
  • Top View (Engine Compartment) Model MTEFI
  • Top View (Engine Compartment) Model MTLEFI
• Safety Instructions
  • BEFORE OPERATING
  • OPERATING
  • MAINTENANCE
  • SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
  • SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALS
• Assembly Instructions
  • SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
  • Tire Installation (Tractor)
  • Battery Service
  • Wet Battery Service
  • Dry Battery Service
  • Battery Charging
  • Battery Installation
  • Battery Installation
  • Mower Deck Assembly
  • Deck Caster Wheels Installation
  • Deck Caster Wheel Installation
  • Deck Discharge Chute Installation (GHS Rear Discharge Models Only)
  • Discharge Chute and PTO Shaft Guard Installation on Rear Discharge Deck
  • Deck Discharge Shield Installation (Side Discharge Models Only)
  • Discharge Shield Installation on Side Discharge Deck
  • PTO Shaft Guard Installation
  • Tilt-Up Roller Wheel Installation
  • Tilt-Up Spring and Roller Wheel Installation on Rear Discharge Deck
  • Mower Deck lnstallation on Tractor
  • Deck Installation
  • Quick Coupler Installation Tool
  • Mower Deck Installation (PTO Shaft Connection)
  • Coupler Ring “Locked” Position
  • Deck Counterweight Spring Installation
  • Deck Leveling
  • Deck Leveling
  • PREOPERATING CHECKLIST
  • Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position
• Operating Instructions
  • CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND FUNCTION
  • Operating Controls
  • Engine Choke - (Model MT and MTL only)
  • Operating Controls
  • Choke and Throttle Location (MT and MTL)
  • Engine Throttle
  • Forward Speed Control (FSC)
  • Steering Levers
  • Blade Clutch (PTO)
  • Parking Brake
  • MT, MTEFI, MTL, and MTLEFI Operating Controls (Top View from Drivers Point of View)
  • Front Body Latch Release
  • Front Body Latch Release
  • Transmission Lockout Levers
  • Lockout Lever Location
  • Optional Cold Start Lever (Jackshaft Drive Belt Release)
  • Optional Cold Start Lever Normal Operating Position
  • Optional Cold Start Lever Cold Start Position
  • Suspension Seat (MTL and MTLEFI)
  • Figure 1-5
  • Instrument Panel
  • Hourmeter
  • Hourmeter
  • Voltmeter
  • Oil Pressure Warning Light
  • Over Temperature Warning Light (Model MT and MTEFI Only)
  • Water Temperature Warning Light (Model MTL)
  • Water Temperature Gauge (Model MTL)
  • Engine Service Light (Model MTEFI)
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Light Switch (For Optional Lights)
  • Warning Horn
  • Circuit Breakers
  • STARTING THE ENGINE
  • Optional Cold Start Lever
  • ADJUSTING GROUND SPEED AND STEERING
  • Correct Operator Hand Position on the Controls
  • ENGAGING THE MOWER
  • Blade Clutch Engaged
  • Blade Clutch Disengaged
  • STOPPING THE MACHINE
  • ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
  • Cutting Height Adjustment
  • TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT
  • Lockout Lever - Freewheel Position
  • Lockout Lever - Normal Operating Position
  • RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING
  • Side Discharge Shield in Lowest Position
  • Maximum Recommended Side Slope
  • RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TILT-UP DECK OPERATION/TRANSPORT
  • GRASS HANDLING SYSTEM (GHS)
  • General Information
  • Blower Intake Cover
  • Clogging Checklist
  • Blade Rotation for GHS Mower Deck (view from underneath)
  • Using the Tilt-Up Deck
  • Using the GHS Catcher
  • Powerfil ®
  • “Full” Signal Horn
  • Cleaning the GHS Exhaust Screen
  • Grass Catcher Screen Removal for Cleaning
  • Dumping the Catcher
  • Tailgate Dumping
  • Catcher Door Safety Latch
  • Using the Dump Bag
  • Positioning Dump Bag on Catcher
  • Dumping Catcher into Dump Bag
  • Power Dump Option
  • Hi-Dump® Option
  • Lift/Dump Control Switches and Auxiliary Power Terminals
  • Power Dump Components
  • Hi-Dump Components
• Maintenance Instructions
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART
  • IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE KOHLER ENGINE
    • Fuel System
    • Starting/Stopping
    • Cooling System - MT, MTEFI
    • Cooling System - MTL
    • Air Cleaner System
    • Oil
  • LUBRICATION
    • Engine Oil
    • Engine Break-In Oil
    • Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level
    • Dipstick Operating Range
    • Changing Engine Crankcase Oil/Oil Filter
    • Oil Drain/Oil Filter Location
    • Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication
    • Mower Deck Gearboxes
    • DSD52 or DSD62 Mower Deck Lubrication
    • Blade Spindle Lubrication
    • Gearbox, Dolly Wheel, and U-Joint Lubrication
    • Tractor PTO Gearbox Lubrication
    • Checking Gearbox Oil Level
    • Dipstick Location, Tractor PTO Gearbox
    • Changing Gearbox Oil
    • Gear Axle Lubrication
    • Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid
    • Checking Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Level
    • Transmission Reservoir and Air Bleed Plug Location
    • Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication
    • Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points
    • Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points
  • CLEANING
    • Engine Air Cleaner System
    • Turbine Precleaner
    • Engine Air Cleaner System Components
    • Donaldson Radialseal™ Air Cleaner
    • Air Cleaner Components (shown with cover being removed)
    • Air Restriction Gauge Location
    • Air Filter Element Replacement
    • Proper Orientation of Air Cleaner Cover
    • Engine Cooling System - MT and MTEFI
    • Air Intake System
    • Cylinder Head Cooling Fins
    • Engine Air Intake Screen and Cooling Fin Access Panels
    • Cooling System Airflow
    • Engine Cooling System - MTL
    • Radiator Screen and Cooling Fins
    • Flushing Radiator and Changing Coolant
    • Grass Buildup in Mower Housing
    • Deck Secured in TILT-UP Position
    • GHS Blower
    • Collapse Blower Belt Tightener to Remove GHS Blower Drive Belt
    • GHS Exhaust Screen
    • Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins
    • Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins
  • CHECKING/SERVICING
    • Engine Cooling System - MTL
    • Coolant Level
    • Model MTL Overflow Tank
    • Security of Air Filtration Components
    • Battery
    • Electrolyte Level
    • Cleaning the Terminals
    • Charging the Battery
    • Tire Pressure
    • Wheel Bolt Torque
    • Sharpen Mower Blades
    • Mower Blade Profile For Sharpening
    • Blade Balanced on Magnetic Wall-Mounted Balancer
    • Drive Belts
    • Mower Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
    • Spark Plugs
    • Ignition Wires
    • Fuel Lines and Clamps
    • Radiator Hoses and Clamps - MTL
    • Blade Brake Action
    • PTO U-Joints
  • REPLACING/REPAIRING
    • Drive Belts
    • Belt Locations
    • Engine PTO Drive Belt (3 Groove Power Band)
    • Engine PTO Drive Belt Removal
    • Jackshaft Drive Belt
    • Jackshaft Drive Belt (Disengaged)
    • Jackshaft Drive Belt (Engaged)
    • GHS Blower Drive Belt
    • GHS Blower Drive Belt Assembly (Disengaged) Blower Drive Belt Spring Removal
    • GHS Blower Drive Belt Assembly (Engaged)
    • Hydrostatic Ground Drive Belt
    • Hydrostatic Ground Drive Belt Assembly (Disengaged)
    • Hydrostatic Ground Drive Belt Assembly (Engaged)
    • Fuel Filter - Model MT and MTL
    • Fuel Filter Location
    • Fuel Filter - MTEFI and MTLEFI
    • Blade Overload Shear Bolts
    • Cutting Blade Shear Bolts
    • PTO Shear Pin
    • PTO Shear Pin
    • Mower Blades
  • ADJUSTMENTS
    • Steering Levers
    • Steering Lever Adjustment
    • Tilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop
    • Tilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop
    • GHS Signal Horn Adjustment (When Horn Sounds at Wrong Time)
    • Adjusting the Grass-Pak® Switch (Side view of Catcher Box)
• MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE RECORD SHEET
• Operator's Notes
• LIMITED WARRANTY
• Sound - Model MT
• Sound - Model MTL
• Vibration - Model MT
• Vibration - Model MTL
• Sound - Model MTEFI
• Sound - Model MTLEFI
• Vibration - Model MTEFI
• Vibration - Model MTLEFI