MTD 760, 779, 760-779 warranty Cutting Deck Removal, Deck Wash System

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Deck Wash System™

A hex plug can be found on your tractor’s deck surface. See Figure 21.

This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used as part of a separately-available deck wash system.

Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.

NOTE: Refer to page 28 for information regarding this and other separately-available attachments & acces- sories for your tractor.

Cutting Deck Removal

NOTE: Models equipped with a 38-inch deck have one deck idler pulley. Models equipped with a 42-inch deck have two deck idler pulleys.

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

1.Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disen- gaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.

2.Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

3.Remove the belt from around the tractor’s engine pulley and idler pulley(s). Refer to Changing the Deck Belt on page 26 for detailed instructions.

4.Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the hair pin clip that secures the deck support rod on the rear left side of the deck. See Figure 22.

5.Remove the hair pin clip that secures the deck support rod, and carefully remove the deck support from the deck lift arm.

6.Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.

7.Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.

8.Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of the cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which secures it. Remove the spring from the deck idler bracket. See Figure 23.

9.Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.

10.Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.

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NOTE: Models equipped with a 38-inch deck have one deck idler pulley. Models equipped with a 42-inch deck have two deck idler pulleys.

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Contents 01/06/2006 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OhioTable of Contents Slope Gauge Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely This power machine to persons who read, understandUse only an approved gasoline container General Operation Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- ment Do NotService Remove the hex bolt and hex nut from the negative cable Attaching the Battery CablesGas and Oil Fill-up Attaching The Steering Wheel Shipping Brace RemovalAttaching The Seat Standard Adjustment SeatQuick Adjustment Seat Knob Adjustment SeatEquipped Identifying the Mulch Plug if soOperating Always disengage Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Lever Choke ControlShift Lever Safety Interlock SwitchesParking Brake Clutch-Brake PedalTo use the Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode If EquippedModels without Reverse Caution Mode Models with Reverse Caution ModeStopping the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightStarting the Engine Place shift lever in Neutral Restart engine Driving The TractorMowing Using the Deck Lift LeverDriving On Slopes Engaging the BladesMulching If Equipped HeadlightsSide to Side Parking Brake AdjustmentLeveling the Deck Front To RearStandard Seat Seat AdjustmentKnob Adjustment Seat if so equipped Quick Adjust Seat If so equippedLubrication Cleaning the Engine And DeckEngine To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Cutting Deck RemovalDeck Wash System Fuse BatteryFoot-pounds Cutting BladesBlades may be removed as follows Remount the belt guards removed earlier Changing the Deck Belt & PTO BeltChanging the Transmission Drive Belts Remove the belt keeper rod from around the engine pulleyMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor Twin Bagger Grass Collector for 38/42-inch Decks Rear Wheel Weight KitInch Two-stage Snow Thrower 38/42-inch Deck Mulch KitYour Responsibility Restrict the use Safety LabelsChoke not activated Spark plug wires loosePlug wires Fuel tank empty or stale fuelHigh RPM Gap Idles poorly Fins and blower housingToo wide Gap Dirty air cleaner Spark plugs gap too closePage Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for