Alwayskeeptherubberbootpositionedoverthe
positiveterminaltopreventshorting.
IMPORTANT:Ifremovingthebatteryforanyreason,
disconnecttheNEGATIVE(Black)wirefromit's
terminalfirst,followedbythePOSITIVE(Red)wire.
Whenre-installingthebattery,alwaysconnectthe
POSITIVE(Red)wireitsterminalfirst,followedbythe
NEGATIVE(Black)wire.Becertainthatthewiresare
connectedtothecorrectterminals;reversingthem
couldchangethepolarityandcausedamagetoyour
engine'salternatingsystem.
Charging
If the unit has not been put into use for an extended
period of time, charge the battery with an automotive-
type 12wolt charger for a minimum of one hour at six
amps.
WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive
gas while charging. Charge battery in a well
ventilated area and keep away from an open
flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
SECTION9: OFF-SEASONSTORAGE
Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section7:
MAINTAININGYOURLAWNTRACTORon page 18 of this
manual before storing for an extended period.
WARNING: Drain fuel only into an
approved container outdoors, away from an
open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition pdor to draining fuel.
Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage &
Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner Manual (or Kohlerengines Manual) for
proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.
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.
SECTION10: ATTACHMENTS&ACCESSORIES
The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Models 607, 608 & 609. See the
retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authodzed MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for
information regarding price and availability.
NOTE: Lawn tractor models 607, 608 & 609 are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging
attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty.
MODEL
OEM-190-116
OEM-190-118
OEM-190-601
OEM-190-602
OEM-190-603
OEM-190-604
OEM-190-607
OEM-190-822
OEM-190-823
DESCRIPTION
42-inch Deck Mulch Kit
46-inch Deck Mulch Kit
FastAttach TMTwin Bagger Grass Collector (for 42-inch Decks)
FastAttach TMTwin Bagger Grass Collector (for 46-inch Decks)
FastAttach TMGrille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)
FastAttach TM Yard-Mate TM Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor)
FastAttach TM Deluxe Tractor Sunshade
FastAttach TM 46-inch Front Dozer Blade
FastAttach TM42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower
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