MTD 760-779, 760, 779 warranty Setting the Cutting Height, Starting the Engine, Stopping the Engine

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Operating

Your Lawn

Tractor

WARNING

Keep hands and feet away from the dis- charge opening of the cutting deck.

Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunction- ing. This system was designed for your safety and protection.

If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operat- ing.

Setting the Cutting Height

1.Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender.

2.Adjust the deck wheels, if equipped, so that they are between ¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge open- ing of the cutting deck.

NOTE: On models so equipped, the deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.

Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 20 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.

Starting the Engine

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.

NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UPon page 8 of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.

1.Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.

2.Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disen- gaged (OFF) position.

3.Engage the tractor’s parking brake.

4.Activate the choke control.

5.Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START posi- tion. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.

6.After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place the throttle control in the FAST position.

NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operat- ing the tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

•GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

•AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

•DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.

•IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

•DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

•NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.

•LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.

•KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.

•REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).

•KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

•BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

•BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Stopping the Engine

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, discon- nect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thor- oughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating

1.If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.

2.Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.

3.Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.

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Contents MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 01/06/2006Table 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 Do Not Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- mentService Gas and Oil Fill-up Attaching the Battery CablesRemove 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 ModeStarting the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightStopping 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 SeatEngine Cleaning the Engine And DeckLubrication Deck Wash System Cutting Deck RemovalTo remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Battery FuseBlades may be removed as follows Cutting BladesFoot-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
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