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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otraep Or ’s Mlauna
Model Series 760-770 Lawn Tractor
WARNING
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.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-03436
(October 8, 2007)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a lawn tractor manufactured by This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing performance when properly operated and maintained. laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your local authorized MTD service dealer Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. o
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass. require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roa
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a. Use only an approved gasoline container. Children b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place presence of children. Children are often attracted to the containers on the ground away from your vehicle machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand before filling. the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. c. When pract
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5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent Notice Regarding Emissions intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this m
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Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope) Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 15° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate riding mowers up and down slopes, neve
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A As ss se em mb bl ly & S y & Se et t-U -Up p 3 3 Shipping Brace Removal Tractor Set-Up NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product WARNING! Make sure the riding mower’s engine is specifications for various models. Characteristics and features off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable brake before removing the shipping brace. Refer to to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product the Controls
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Attaching The Steering Wheel Standard Adjustment Seat If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the 1. Position the shoulder screws (found on the base of the seat) hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering inside the slot openings in the seat pivot bracket. Fig. 3-4. wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware. 1. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering whee
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2. Slide the seat slightly rearward in the seat pivot bracket, 4. To adjust the position of the seat on models equipped with lining up the rear slots in the pivot bracket with the a seat adjustment lever, move the seat adjustment lever remaining two holes in the seat’s base. (located under the seat) to the left and slide the seat forward or rearward. See Fig. 3-7. Make sure seat is locked into 3. Select desired position for the seat, and secure with the position before operating the tractor
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Tire Pressure Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels (if so equipped) Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any pavement, and proceed as follows circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Never exceed the maximum 1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of the six
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Controls and Features 4 Speed Control & Parking Brake Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Choke Knob Throttle/Choke Lever Ignition Switch (On some models) Module Shift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Deck Lift Lever Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with a
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Throttle Control Lever On/Lights A The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the Start tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine Off and, on some models, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Fig. 4-2. FAST CHOKE FAST B Off On/Lights SLOW SLOW On Figure 4- Start IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that t
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To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position. See Fig. 4-3B. Ignition Switch Module To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The headlights will be activated in the Normal (and Reverse Caution Modes). To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position. See Fig. 4-3C. WARNING! Never leave a
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Op Ope er ra at ti io on n 5 5 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 (Models equipped with ignition switch module) WARNING! Use extreme caution
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4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be Starting the Engine driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the 5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was make sure no children are around. designed for your safety and protection. 6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position. NOTE: Refer to the Gasoline and Oil fill-up instr
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6. Place speed control lever in desired position. Driving The Tractor 7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD or REVERSE, and follow WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed normal operating procedures. and sudden stops. Driving On Slopes WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE in the Important Safe Operation the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake Practices section of the manual to help de
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NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the discharge chute to Mowing operate the mower with the mulch kit installed. WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a WARNING! Never operate the mower without the thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, discharge chute properly attached. children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. To operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading t
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with Maintenance your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or viscosity of motor oil. repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral Air Cleaner position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the Engine Operator
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Cleaning Battery Deck Wash System™ Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing If your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface with a baking soda and water solution. If necessary, scrape the as part of its Deck Wash System™, follow these instructions to battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat utilize this feature. terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings from the
