MTD 760, 779, 760-779 warranty Shipping Brace Removal, Attaching The Steering Wheel

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Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the ship- ping brace.

•Locate the shipping brace, if present, and accompany- ing warning tag found on the right side of the mower, between the discharge chute and the cutting deck. See Figure 2.

•While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise.

WARNING: The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and dis- carded before operating your riding mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Fail- ure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.

NOTE: There are two different styles of steering wheel cap. See Figure 3. Styles vary by model.

1.With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.

2.Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See Figure 3.

3.Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.

Figure 2

Figure 3

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Setting Up

Your Lawn

Tractor

WARNING

Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the igni- tion key, and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace.

The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower.

The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

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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
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