MTD 760-779, 760, 779 warranty Battery, Fuse

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Maintaining

Your Lawn

Tractor

WARNING

Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge bat- tery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replace- ment.

Tires

WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of tire.

The recommended operating tire pressure is:

•Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires

•Approximately 14 psi for the front tires

IMPORTANT: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

Battery

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked.

•Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up.

•After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.

•Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.

IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could change the polarity and result in damage to your engine’s alternat- ing system.

Charging

If the tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive- type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six

amps.

WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a well venti- lated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

Jump Starting

WARNING: When removing or installing the battery, follow these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame.

IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor’s dead battery with the battery of a running vehicle.

1.Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery, then the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery.

2.Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal of the good battery, then to the frame of the unit with the dead battery.

WARNING: Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking, and the gas in either battery could explode.

Cleaning

Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If neces- sary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

Battery Failures

Some common causes for battery failure are:

• incorrect initial activation

• undercharging

• overcharging

• corroded connections

• freezing

 

These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s warranty.

Fuse

One 20 AMP fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring har- ness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.

If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It can be found under the hood mounted behind the dash panel on the right side.

WARNING: Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replacement.

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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
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