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Bolens 660 - page 1
Operator's Manual Transmatic Lawn Tractor Models 660 - 688 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unt is equ pped 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 eng ne's exhaust system is equipped wth a spark ...
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Bolens 660 - page 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................ 3 Slope Gauge ........................................................................................................... 7 Tractor Set-up ........................................................................ ...
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Bolens 660 - page 3
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safely and/or properly of yourself and others. Read and follow alt instructions in this manuat before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result ...
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Bolens 660 - page 4
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 comple ...
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Bolens 660 - page 5
c. Before and while backing, look behind and down for smalt children. d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be sedousty injured or interfere with safe machine operation. e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may ...
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Bolens 660 - page 6
Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety! ° 6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. ...
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Bolens 660 - page 7
1.1,1 O,. 0 ..I &i Z 0 J I.- 1.1.1 1'4 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 1,91 A POWER POLE 15° ,_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. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it i ...
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Bolens 660 - page 8
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oit level before starting the engine and operating. Refer to the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Tecumseh eng ne s Owner s Manua ) packed w th your tractor. Read nstruct ons carefu y. NOTE: Reference to rig ...
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Bolens 660 - page 9
Attaching The Seat Seat styles vary by tractor mode! and there are three different styles available: • Standard Adjustment • Quick Adjustment & • Knob Adjustment Refer to Figure 3, Figure 4 and Figure 5 to identify which your tractor's seat style and follow appIicabIe instructions below. NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are either f ...
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Bolens 660 - page 10
Gas and OilFill-up The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill. ,_ WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, ...
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Bolens 660 - page 11
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR DDDDD_ t If so equipped Figure 8 A Clutch-brake Pedal E B Choke Control1- F C Throttle Control Lever G D Deck Engagement / Lift Lever H Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the right side of the tractor's dash .To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the ...
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Bolens 660 - page 12
Choke Control On some models, moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine's choke control. On all other models, the choke control can be found on the left side of the dash panel and is activated by pulling the knob outward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the eng ...
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Bolens 660 - page 13
SECTION 5: OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE {T COULD SLIP OR TIR • {F MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. • DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND. • NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN ...
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Bolens 660 - page 14
Operating The Lawn Tractor ,_ WARNING: Always Iookdown and behind before and while backing up to avoid a back- over accident. WARNING: Before leaving the operator's position. Always place the deck engagement! lift lever in the BLADES STOP position, shift into neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting ...
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Bolens 660 - page 15
. For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn. . Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites weed growth and yell ...
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Bolens 660 - page 16
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS _lb WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator's manual. WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance. Standard Adjustment Seat To adjust the position of the ...
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Bolens 660 - page 17
° Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first measurement taken should be between 1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measu rement. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step. ° Place the deck ...
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Bolens 660 - page 18
Remove the hairpin clip which secures the o disengagement rod to the stabilizer shaft assembly. See Figure 16. Parking Brake Adjustment ,i_ WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the _ ._ brakes while the engine is running. Always • o disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to Stabilizer Shaft prevent unintende ...
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Bolens 660 - page 19
° Remove the shift cover panel and locate the speed control rod. See Figure 18. NOTE: There is a small yellow wire connected to a spring switch on the underside of the shift cover panel. Be careful not to damage it when removing the panel. Ferrule and Hairpin Clip Speed Control Rod Figure 18 ° Remove the hairpin clip which secures the speed contr ...
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Bolens 660 - page 20
o Two turns at a time, thread the adjustment ferrule toward the right, front tire to lengthen the tie rod. Or, thread the adjustment ferrule away from the right, front tire to shorten the tie rod. NOTE: Lengthening the tie rod increases the tractor's front tie toeqn. Shortening the tie rod decreases the tractor's front tire toeqn. . Reins ...
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Bolens 660 - page 21
o Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 22. Drain Port Figure 22 . Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 22. . Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oi ...
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Bolens 660 - page 22
SECTION 8: SERVICE _ WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance. Cutting Deck Removal WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before rem ...
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Bolens 660 - page 23
o Remove the hairpin clips which secure the rear deck hangers to the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 27. Retain the hairpin clips. Rear Deck Hangers Stabilizer Bracket Figure 27 . Carefully lower the rear portion of the deck to the ground. NOTE: For normal service and maintenance, the deck stabilizer bracket doesn't need to be removed from ...
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Bolens 660 - page 24
It is important thateach cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may cause damage to the tractor andresult in personal injury. The blade canbe tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. When r ...
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Bolens 660 - page 25
Deck Belt (38- and 42-inch Decks) WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove ignition key, set the parking brake, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting deck. ,_ WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles to protect your eyes while removing the cutting deck. o ...
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Bolens 660 - page 26
Orive Belts {Upper and Lower) NOTE: The engine pulley must be removed from the engine's crankshaft in order to change the tractor's drive belts. Doing so requires an air/impact wrench. o o It is recommended that both belts be changed at the same time. Place the deck engagement/lift lever in the engaged (all the way forward) position. Unth ...
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Bolens 660 - page 27
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. WARNING: Use a fuel stabilizer additive or drain the fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to co ...
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Bolens 660 - page 28
SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Corrective Action Engine will not crank Engine cranks but will not start Engine smokes Excessive vibration Mower will not discharge grass or leaves uncut strips Possible Cause(s) Safety switch button not depressed. Battery installed incorrectly. Battery is dead or weak. Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Engin ...
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Bolens 660 - page 32
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: O n II I Ii TRO BIIT o The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bill LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of odginal ...
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