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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 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 ModeSetting the Cutting Height Starting the EngineStopping 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 equippedCleaning 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 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