MTD 795, 792, 791, 790 manual Operator’s Manual, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio

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Operator’s Manual

Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor

MODELS 790 791 792 795

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 769-01616B.fm

 

(12/23/2005)

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Contents MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Operator’s ManualTable of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation Towing Page — Slope GaugeTractor SET-UP Tools Required For AssemblyLoose Parts Attaching The Steering WheelGas and Oil Fill-up Attaching the Battery CablesTire Pressure Quick Adjustment Seat Standard Adjustment SeatKnob Adjustment Seat Attaching The SeatKnow Your Lawn Tractor Parking Brake Lever Throttle Control LeverChoke Control Brake PedalIgnition Switch Module if equipped Ignition SwitchSpeed Control Lever Operating Your Lawn Tractor Safety Interlock SwitchesEngaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cutting HeightStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving On Slopes Using the Deck Lift LeverEngaging the Blades MowingMulching if equipped Moving The Tractor ManuallyHeadlights Making AdjustmentsLeveling the Deck Front To RearSide to Side Leveling the Deck con’tQuick Adjustment Seat if so equipped Standard Adjustment SeatDrag Link Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentEngine Maintaining Your Lawn TractorLubrication Deck Wash System Cleaning the Engine And DeckCutting Deck Removal ServiceTires Changing the Transmission BeltInch Deck Fuse BatteryCutting Blades Changing the Deck Belt OFF-SEASON Storage Attachments & AccessoriesPage Page MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for