MTD 760, 779, 760-779 specs

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MTD 760, 779, 760-779 warranty

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01/06/2006 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Table 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 Not Service 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 Removal Quick Adjustment Seat Standard Adjustment SeatKnob Adjustment Seat Attaching The Seat Equipped Identifying the Mulch Plug if so Operating Throttle Control Lever Ignition SwitchChoke Control Always disengage Parking Brake Safety Interlock SwitchesClutch-Brake Pedal Shift Lever Models without Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode If EquippedModels with Reverse Caution Mode To use the Reverse Caution Mode Setting the Cutting Height Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Place shift lever in Neutral Restart engine Driving The Tractor Driving On Slopes Using the Deck Lift LeverEngaging the Blades Mowing Mulching If Equipped Headlights Leveling the Deck Parking Brake AdjustmentFront To Rear Side to Side Knob Adjustment Seat if so equipped Seat AdjustmentQuick Adjust Seat If so equipped Standard Seat Cleaning the Engine And Deck EngineLubrication Cutting Deck Removal Deck Wash SystemTo remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Fuse Battery Cutting 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 earlier Maintaining 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 Decks Your Responsibility Restrict the use Safety Labels Plug wires Spark plug wires looseFuel tank empty or stale fuel Choke not activated Too 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