Operator’s Manual Pedal Drive Garden Tractor Models V809H Y809P IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 7 Tractor Set-up.................................................................................................... 8 Know Your Garden Tractor ................................................................................ 10 Operating Your Garden Tractor ...
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury. 25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine. 26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”.
e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine. f. Disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting in reverse. The “No-Cut-In Reverse” feature is a reminder not to cut in reverse and to help avoid back over accidents. Do not defeat it. g. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. h.
8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. 9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running. 11.
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE FOL D ON D O T TED LI 15° A 1 5 ° SL OPE OR A FENCE POST A CORNER OF A BUILDING A POWER POLE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE NE, REP R E S ENT ING WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching the Battery Cables Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). • • • • IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating.
Attaching The Cutting Deck (Model Y809P) Notches Deck Lift Assembly Lift Cables Deck Lift Arms Lift Lever PTO Idler Pulley Idler Spring PTO Belt Fender Electric PTO Clutch Deck Support Pins Deck Stabilizer Bracket Deck Skid Rod Discharge Chute Hooks Front of Tractor NOTE: Deck belt and other tractor components not shown for clarity.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR F G A H I B + 1/10 P J K C L M D E NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.
Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5. WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Electric PTO (Power Take-off) Knob Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel. See Figure 7. Battery To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments, pull outward on the PTO knob. Push the PTO knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck.
Deck Lift Lever Cruise Control Button Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. The cruise control button is located on the tractor dash panel to the left of the ignition switch. Push the cruise control button while traveling forward at a desired speed. While holding the button in, release pressure from the drive pedal.
Driving The Tractor WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex- NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of cessive speed and sudden stops. the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake.
• • • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over. Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 23 of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions. To turn the tractor’s headlights off: • Operating The Headlights NOTE: Never move the key into the Start position To turn the tractor’s headlights on: • • Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the engine running) or the Off position (to shut the engine off). Refer to Figure 6. while the engine is running.
• Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved. • NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16". • Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows: • • • • • Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel. In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim.
Deck Roller Height Adjustment (Units with 50-inch Decks) Deck Roller Bracket To adjust the height of the rollers on the rear of the mowing deck, proceed as follows: • • • Place the deck lift lever in the bottom notch (lowest position). Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the deck roller brackets on the left and right sides of the cutting deck. See Figure 12.
Air Cleaner pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its serviceability. Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/ air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler engine’s Owner’s Manual) packed with your unit.
• • Changing the Deck Belt(s) After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting. WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt(s).
Drive belt (Lower) Variable-Speed Pulley Shift Lever Drive belt (Upper) Rear Idler Pulley Battery Tray Opening Front Idler Pulley Keeper Pins Belt Keeper Double Idler Bracket Transmission Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Electric PTO Clutch Belt Keeper Idler Bracket Two-speed Transmission NOTE: Transmission Pulley View shown from above tractor.
• Reroute the new upper drive belt as shown in Figure 16. Idler Adj. Rod Place Wrenches Here Lower Drive Belt NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires Neutral Return Bracket the removal of several tractor components. Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could successfully complete it. If you don’t, see an authorized MTD Service Dealer to have the belt changed.
Cutting Blades Blade Separation WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. Worn Blade Edge Wind Wing WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade adapter and/or spindle for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object.
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR on page 18 of this manual before storing for an extended period. Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage & Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohler engines Manual) for proper engine care prior to storing your tractor. WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool.
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO knob engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. Unit running with CHOKE applied. Spark plug wire(s) loose. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Engage parking brake.
SECTION 12: MODELS V809H & Y809P PARTS LIST 11 (for choke) 7 9 23 13 9 24 4 12 19 18 20 30 3 22 2 29 6 27 21 10 5 8 10 5 17 10 5 16 15 14 1 26 31 26 28
Models V809H & Y809P REF. 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 PART NO. 710-0227 710-0599 710-0604A 710-1237 710-1314 710-1315 712-3017 721-0460 726-0205 736-0119 736-0300 751B221535 751-0535 751-0564 751-0616 751-0650 751-0651 751-3140 751-3141 751-3142 783-0615B 783-0625B 722-0263 746-1086 746-1100 751-0645 751-0644A 751-0805 783-1121 721-0377 712-3086 DESCRIPTION Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .
Models V809H & Y809P 17 21 38 44 5 29 30 11 28 5 31 33 26 27 6 32 10 34 8 27 16 15 35 36 19 9 25 23 42 24 1 20 23 23 22 3 14 12 9 7 18 13 42 4 45 2 43 41 40 37 47 46 4 28
Models V809H & Y809P REF. 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 43 44 45 46 47 — — — PART NO.
Models V809H & Y809P 49 43 42 39 46 45 41 37 48 44 30 6 40 36 47 16 38 28 35 54 13 55 34 28 31 58 57 11 27 33 29 56 51 53 50 14 2 18 52 8 32 6 12 23 17 21 10 20 25 19 21 22 24 6 14 52 3 1 5 4 15 30 17 26 16 9 7
Models V809H & Y809P REF. 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 PART NO. 747-1130B 683-0197A 711-0332 712-0206 712-0431 712-3004A 712-3083 714-0104 714-0145 716-0106 720-0311 732-0874 732-1175 736-0275 736-0921 736-3019 736-3084 738-0138A 738-0143 741-0225 741-0715 746-0968 747-1111 756-1154 783-0678A 783-0720A 710-0260A 710-0604A 710-0895 731-1990 731-1993 REF. NO. 32 33 34 35 DESCRIPTION Deck Stabilizer Rod Lift Shaft Assembly Clevis Pin, .5 x .
Models V809H & Y809P 24 43 42 23 19 6 38 21 14 20 4 2 20 13 22 11 18 8 13 22 7 30 15 12 5 28 1 41 11 3 2 32 10 17 30 32 27 39 34 32 40 31 33 37 36 29 32 25 9 16 26
Models V809H & Y809P REF. 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 PART NO.
Models V809H & Y809P 8 13 30 24 25 3 85 4 13 21 84 73 18 16 28 32 74 13 8 26 9 80 17 12 5 42 10 6 42 18 63 60 50 66 65 68 7 52 40 36 33 43 72 67 48 13 47 45 31 23 37 52 51 55 34 1 52 60 18 29 19 71 80 14 13 57 70 75 20 52 58 54 22 57 64 56 59 20 30 61 53 63 57 22 20 46 49 64 35 83 22 13 81 12 76 77 18 2 20 13 82 35 20 27 11 13 15 78 34
Models V809H & Y809P REF. 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 43 44 PART NO.
Models V809H & Y809P 48 44* 47 11 49 34 18 37 9 40 12 46 43 42 23 29 15 28 36 41 31 10 5 7 14 31 13 2 27 4 35 25 17 22 26 8 38 36 16 12 20 9 36 19 6 24 3 32 21 18 30 1 33 4 15 36
Models V809H & Y809P REF. 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 43 44 46 47 48 49 PART NO.
Models V809H & Y809P 32 33 34 26 32 36 23 25 35 24 32 30 9 29 20 15 27 37 21 22 19 9 6 31 4 1 9 11 8 5 7 10 12 13 2 3 28 14 16 38 17 18 38
Models V809H & Y809P REF. PART NO. NO.
Model V809H 12 45 4 19 46 38 12 3 4 40 27 20 42 32 9 24 19 33 25 20 8 37 22 26 47 31 32 11 6 5 23 48 19 47 17 30 21 29 34 10 1 19 15 32 21 17 15 7 43 30 41 14 2 44 2 13 16 39 36 13 35 35 18 18 18 40
Model V809H IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. REF. PART NO. NO.
Model Y809P 5 38 5 22 39 9 23 37 14 23 18 16 40 24 2 7 19 13 26 4 11 28 1 41 15 13 12 17 10 21 27 30 35 32 6 33 20 3 31 32 36 25 34 8 29 34 8 34 8 42
Model Y809P REF. 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 PART NO.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure. d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America, its possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribution.
