MTD 760-779, 760, 779 warranty Operating

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			NOTE: Steering wheel not shown for clarity
	Figure 8			† If so equipped

A	Speed Control Lever/ Parking Brake	E	Throttle Control Lever

B	Clutch-Brake Pedal	F	Ignition Switch Module

C	Shift Lever	G	Deck Lift Lever

D	Choke Control†	H	PTO (Blade Engage) Lever

NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position.

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Contents MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 01/06/2006Table of Contents Slope Gauge This power machine to persons who read, understand Use only an approved gasoline containerReplace gasoline cap and tighten securely General Operation Do Not Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- mentService Attaching the Battery Cables Gas and Oil Fill-upRemove the hex bolt and hex nut from the negative cable Shipping Brace Removal Attaching The Steering WheelStandard Adjustment Seat Quick Adjustment SeatKnob Adjustment Seat Attaching The SeatIdentifying the Mulch Plug if so EquippedOperating Ignition Switch Throttle Control LeverChoke Control Always disengageSafety Interlock Switches Parking BrakeClutch-Brake Pedal Shift LeverReverse Caution Mode If Equipped Models without Reverse Caution ModeModels with Reverse Caution Mode To use the Reverse Caution ModeSetting the Cutting Height Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Driving The Tractor Place shift lever in Neutral Restart engineUsing the Deck Lift Lever Driving On SlopesEngaging the Blades MowingHeadlights Mulching If EquippedParking Brake Adjustment Leveling the DeckFront To Rear Side to SideSeat Adjustment Knob Adjustment Seat if so equippedQuick Adjust Seat If so equipped Standard SeatCleaning the Engine And Deck EngineLubrication Cutting Deck Removal Deck Wash SystemTo remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Battery FuseCutting Blades Blades may be removed as followsFoot-pounds Changing the Deck Belt & PTO Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltsRemove the belt keeper rod from around the engine pulley Remount the belt guards removed earlierMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor Rear Wheel Weight Kit Inch Two-stage Snow Thrower38/42-inch Deck Mulch Kit Twin Bagger Grass Collector for 38/42-inch DecksSafety Labels Your Responsibility Restrict the useSpark plug wires loose Plug wiresFuel tank empty or stale fuel Choke not activatedFins and blower housing Too wide Gap Dirty air cleanerSpark plugs gap too close High RPM Gap Idles poorlyPage Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for