Identifying the Mulch Plug if so, Equipped | MTD 760, 779, 760-779

Identifying the Mulch Plug (if so

equipped)

On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can either be found within the cutting deck’s discharge opening or packed separately with your unit.

NOTE: Refer to Mulching on page 19 for more detailed information.

If you’d prefer to operate the cutting deck without mulch- ing, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge out of the discharge opening during operation. See Figure 7.

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Setting Up

Your Lawn

Tractor

Tire Pressure

WARNING: Maximum tire pres-	Figure 7
WARNING: Maximum tire pres-
sure under any circumstances is
30 psi. Equal tire pressure should
be maintained at all times.

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.

WARNING

Maximum tire pres- sure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.

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Contents

01/06/2006 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Table 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 Not Service 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 Removal Attaching The Seat Standard Adjustment SeatQuick Adjustment Seat Knob Adjustment Seat Equipped Identifying the Mulch Plug if so Operating Always disengage Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Lever Choke Control Shift Lever Safety Interlock SwitchesParking Brake Clutch-Brake Pedal To use the Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode If EquippedModels without Reverse Caution Mode Models with Reverse Caution Mode Stopping the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightStarting the Engine Place shift lever in Neutral Restart engine Driving The Tractor Mowing Using the Deck Lift LeverDriving On Slopes Engaging the Blades Mulching If Equipped Headlights Side to Side Parking Brake AdjustmentLeveling the Deck Front To Rear Standard Seat Seat AdjustmentKnob Adjustment Seat if so equipped Quick Adjust Seat If so equipped Lubrication Cleaning the Engine And DeckEngine To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Cutting Deck RemovalDeck Wash System Fuse Battery Foot-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 pulley Maintaining 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 Kit Your Responsibility Restrict the use Safety Labels Choke not activated Spark plug wires loosePlug wires Fuel tank empty or stale fuel High 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