MTD 760, 779, 760-779 warranty Seat Adjustment, Standard Seat, Knob Adjustment Seat if so equipped

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brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:

1.Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc. See Figure 16.

2.Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on the right side of the brake assembly. See Figure 16.

3.Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck at .011”.

4.Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.

Seat Adjustment

WARNING: Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop.

Standard Seat

To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two hex screws on the bottom of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the two screws. See Figure 17.

Knob Adjustment Seat (if so equipped)

To adjust the position of the seat on models so equipped, loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 18. Slide the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the two knobs.

Quick Adjust Seat (If so equipped)

To adjust the position of the seat on models equipped with a seat adjustment lever, move the seat adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left and slide the seat forward or rearward. See Figure 19. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor.

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WARNING

Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop.

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Contents 01/06/2006 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OhioTable 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 Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- ment Do NotService Attaching the Battery Cables Gas and Oil Fill-upRemove 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 ModeSetting the Cutting Height Starting the EngineStopping 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 SeatCleaning the Engine And Deck EngineLubrication Cutting Deck Removal Deck Wash SystemTo remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Fuse BatteryCutting Blades Blades may be removed as followsFoot-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