Use and Care Manual

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MT200 LAWN TRACTOR
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MT200 LAWN TRACTOR
The mower cut is uneven.
The engine starts, and the rider
drives, but the mower will not
cut.
The engine is not at the operating
temperature.
The Power-Take Off (PTO) is disengaged. Engage the PTO.
START the engine, and let it warm for
several minutes.
The tires are not correctly inflated.
The engine speed is too slow.The mower cut looks rough.
The engine stalls easily with the
mower engaged.
The ground speed is too fast.
The engine speed is too slow.
The ground speed is too fast.
Dirty or clogged air filter.
Height-of-Cut is set too low.
Refer to the Changing the Air Filter section.
Cut tall grass at maximum Height-of-Cut
during first pass.
Slow down.
Set to FAST throttle.
Refer to the Checking the Tire Pressure
section.
Slow down.
Set to FAST throttle.
NOTICE: For all other problems, contact an authorized service center.
The engine runs, but the rider
will not drive.
The rider steers hard or handles
poorly.
The transmission is in neutral.
The parking brake is engaged.
Incorrect tire inflation. Refer to the Checking the Tire Pressure
section.
Disengage the parking brake.
Depress the brake and move the shifter
lever into a forward gear.
10. Specifications
Engine
Model Briggs & Stratton EX1900
Displacement 33 in
3
(540 cc)
Horsepower 19.0 hp
Cylinders Single
Recommended Fuel 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline
Oil Filter Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton
Oil Filter (Standard - Black) Part Number
Fuel Filter Manufacturer
Fuel Filter Part Number
492932
Briggs & Stratton
394358S
Spark Plug Gap 0.030 in.
Spark Plug Torque
Spark Plug Manufacturer
Air Filter Manufacturer
Spark Plug Part Number
Air Filter Part Number
180 lb-in
Briggs & Stratton
491055
Briggs & Stratton
793569
Transmission
Front Travel Speed 0-5.5 mph
Reverse Travel Speed 0-2.0 mph
Mower Deck
Cutting Width 42 in.
Cutting Height 1 in. - 4 in. (approximately), 13 positions
NO. of Blades / Lift 2 / standard lift
Blade Part Number 2105200368A
TRACTOR MODEL MT200
Specifications Chart
Fig. 27
Removing the Cutting Deck
• Removing the deck will make it easier to replace belts,
pulleys, and blades.
1. Make sure the tractor is in neutral.
2. Stop the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove
the key.
3. Lower the deck to its lowest position.
4. Disconnect the cable spring (a, Fig. 28) that connects the
deck to the tractor.
5. Remove the 5 hitch pins, 2 on the left (b and c, Fig. 28),
2 on the right (the same position as shown on left), and
1 on the front (d, Fig. 29) that secure the deck in place.
6. Slip the deck belt off the drive pulley assembly.
7. Slide the deck out from under the tractor.
8. Reverse the process to reattach the deck to the tractor.