MTD 760, 779, 760-779 warranty Reverse Caution Mode If Equipped, Engaging the Parking Brake

Models without Reverse Caution Mode

•The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse.

Models with Reverse Caution Mode

•With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse.

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.

Reverse Caution Mode (If Equipped)

WARNING: Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area.

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.

IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.

To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:

IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.

1.Start the engine as instructed on page 16 under Starting The Engine.

2.Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key switch module. See Figure 12.

3.Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key switch module will be ON while activated. See Figure 12.

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4.Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.

5.Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no children are around.

6.After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.

IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:

a.The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position.

b.The operator engages the parking brake by fully depressing the clutch-brake pedal and holding it down while moving the speed control lever into the PARK BRAKE position.

Engaging the Parking Brake

To engage the parking brake:

1.Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it down with your foot.

2.Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the parking brake position.

3.Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.

To release the parking brake:

1.Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the parking brake position and into a desired speed.

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Operating

Your Lawn

Tractor

WARNING

Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunction- ing. This system was designed for your safety and protection.

Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or oth- ers are around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area.

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