MTD Series 790 manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

Operator’s Manual

Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor — Model Series 790

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA	Form No. 769-06300
	(January 1, 2011)

Contents

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY To The Owner Thank You Table of Contents Record Product Information Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING California Proposition General Operation Slope Operation Do: Do Not: Service Do not modify engine Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Symbols Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Assembly & Set-Up Tractor Set-Up Connecting the Battery Cables Attaching The Steering Wheel Attaching The Dash Collar Attaching The Seat Tire Pressure Gas and Oil Fill-up Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels (if so equipped) Controls and Features Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch Speed Control Lever Parking Brake Pedal and Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Deck Lift Lever Operation Safety Interlock Switches Reverse Caution Mode Engaging the Parking Brake To release the parking brake: Setting the Cutting Height Starting the Engine Stopping the Engine Driving On Slopes Engaging the Blades Using the Deck Lift Lever Mowing Mulching (if so equipped) Moving The Tractor Manually Headlights Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Battery Cleaning the Engine And Deck Adjustments Seat Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Maintenance Schedule Service Cutting Deck Removal Tires Charging Fuse Cutting Blades Changing the Deck Belt Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Replacement Parts Attachments & Accessories Model Number Description Notes