MTD 760, 779, 760-779 warranty MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio, 01/06/2006

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustment • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Transmatic Lawn Tractor — Models 760-779

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

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 44136-0019.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.		FORM NO. 769-01598B
PRINTED IN U.S.A.	MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019	01/06/2006

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Contents 01/06/2006 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OhioTable of Contents Slope Gauge Use only an approved gasoline container This power machine to persons who read, understandReplace gasoline cap and tighten securely General Operation Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- ment Do NotService Gas and Oil Fill-up Attaching the Battery CablesRemove the hex bolt and hex nut from the negative cable Attaching The Steering Wheel Shipping Brace RemovalQuick Adjustment Seat Standard Adjustment SeatKnob Adjustment Seat Attaching The SeatEquipped Identifying the Mulch Plug if soOperating Throttle Control Lever Ignition SwitchChoke Control Always disengageParking Brake Safety Interlock SwitchesClutch-Brake Pedal Shift LeverModels without Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode If EquippedModels with Reverse Caution Mode To use the Reverse Caution ModeStarting the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightStopping the Engine Place shift lever in Neutral Restart engine Driving The TractorDriving On Slopes Using the Deck Lift LeverEngaging the Blades MowingMulching If Equipped HeadlightsLeveling the Deck Parking Brake AdjustmentFront To Rear Side to SideKnob Adjustment Seat if so equipped Seat AdjustmentQuick Adjust Seat If so equipped Standard SeatEngine Cleaning the Engine And DeckLubrication Deck Wash System Cutting Deck RemovalTo remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Fuse BatteryBlades may be removed as follows Cutting BladesFoot-pounds Changing the Transmission Drive Belts Changing the Deck Belt & PTO BeltRemove the belt keeper rod from around the engine pulley Remount the belt guards removed earlierMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor Inch Two-stage Snow Thrower Rear Wheel Weight Kit38/42-inch Deck Mulch Kit Twin Bagger Grass Collector for 38/42-inch DecksYour Responsibility Restrict the use Safety LabelsPlug wires Spark plug wires looseFuel tank empty or stale fuel Choke not activatedToo wide Gap Dirty air cleaner Fins and blower housingSpark plugs gap too close High RPM Gap Idles poorlyPage Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for