MTD 760-779 Inch Two-stage Snow Thrower, 38/42-inch Deck Mulch Kit, Deck Wheel Kit, Deck Wash Kit

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Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section

Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage &

6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 19

Specifications section of the Engine Operator/Owner

of this manual before storing for an extended period.

Manual for proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.

Off-Season

Storage/

Attachments

WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.

WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.

WARNING

Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Al- low engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of igni- tion prior to draining fuel.

Never store the ma- chine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such

as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.

Attachments & Accessories

The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Model Series 700 Lawn Tractors. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for information regarding price and availability.

NOTE: Model Series 700 Lawn Tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor’s warranty.

MODEL

DESCRIPTION

OEM-190-032

42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower

OEM-190-116

38/42-inch Deck Mulch Kit

OEM-190-180

Twin Bagger Grass Collector (for 38/42-inch Decks)

OEM-190-183

Deck Wheel Kit

OEM-190-218

Rear Wheel Weight Kit

OEM-190-607*

Deluxe Tractor Sunshade

OEM-190-658

Tire Chains, 20 x 8 Tires

OEM-190-672

Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)

OEM-190-833

42-inch Front Dozer Blade

 

 

490-900-0025

Deck Wash Kit

 

 

* Not compatible with tractors equipped with a Grass Collector

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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