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Transmatic Lawn Tractor- Models 760=779
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitis equippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon ornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby theoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-01598B
01/06/2006
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting UpYour Lawn Tractor ............................ 8
Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... 12
Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 20
Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 22
Off-Season Storage / Attachments ................. 28
Safety Labels .................................................... 29
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 30
Warranty .............................................. Back Page
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate on the equipmentand copythe
informationto the sample model plate providedto the right.
Youcan locatethe modelplate by lookingbeneathethe seat.
Thisinformationwillbe necessaryto use themanufacturer's
website and/or obtainassistancefromthe CustomerSupport
Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.
Model Number
www.mtdproducts.com
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis productorhave any questions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,you can seek help from the experts.Choosefrom the options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Clickon the Service & Support menuoption.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions,warranty and service. Pleasereferto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith
your unit,for moreinformation.
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Practices
WARNING
Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
ofyourself and others.
Readand follow all
I instructionsinthis man-
ualbeforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
tFailureto complywith
hese instructionsmay
resultin personalinjury.
When youseethis
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read,
understand
andfollow thewarnings
and instructions
in this manual
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehicle compo-
nentscontain or emitchemicals knownto State of Californiato causecancer and
birth defectsor otherreproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccording to the rulesfor safe operationin this
manual.As with any type of power equipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury ordeath.
Children
1. Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operatoris not
alertto thepresenceof children.Childrenareoften
attractedto themachineandthemowingactivity.
Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
a. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaandin
watchfulcareof a responsibleadultother than
theoperator.
b. Bealertandturnmachineoff ifa childenters
thearea.
c. Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindand
downfor smallchildren.
d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)
shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously
injuredor interferewithsafemachineoperation.
e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,doorways,shrubs,treesorother
objectsthatmayblockyourvisionofachild
whomayrunintothemachine.
f. To avoid back-overaccidents, always
disengagethe cuttingblade(s) before
shiftingintoReverse.ifequipped,the
"Reverse CautionMode"shouldnotbe
usedwhenchildrenor others arearound.
g. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor running
engines.Theycansufferburnsfroma hot
muffler.
h. Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto
preventunauthorizedoperation.
2. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate
themachine.Children14yearsoldandovershould
readand understandtheoperationinstructionsand
safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedbya parent.
Operation
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
1. Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamageuse
extremecareinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis
extremely flammableand the vapors areexplo-
sive. Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasoline
isspilledonyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite.
Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleorona
truckor trailerbedwitha plasticliner.Always
placecontainerson thegroundawayfrom
yourvehiclebeforefilling.
c. Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckor trailerand refuelit
ontheground.Ifthis isnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwitha
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasoline
dispensernozzle.
d. Keepthenozzlein contactwiththe rimof
thefueltankor containeropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donot usea
nozzlelock-opendevice.
e. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
othersourcesofignition.
f. Neverfuel machineindoors.
g. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhilethe
engineishot or running.Allowenginetocool
atleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
h. Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomore
than1/2inchbelowbottomoffillerneckto
allowspacefor fuelexpansion.
i. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
j. If gasolineisspilled,wipeit off theengine
andequipment.Moveunittoanotherarea.
Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
k. Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeof
grass,leaves,orotherdebris build-up.Clean
upoil orfuelspillageand removeanyfuel
soakeddebris.
I. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainer
insidewherethereis anopenflame,spark
orpilotlightason a waterheater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryerorother gas
appliances.
m. Allowa machineto coolatleastfiveminutes
beforestoring.
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GeneralOperation:
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe
machineandin themanual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe
placefor futureandregularreferenceandforordering
replacementparts.
2. Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowtostopthe machineanddisengagethem
quickly.
3, Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsold to operate
this machine.Children14yearsoldandovershould
readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand
safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedbya parent.
4. Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. To helpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,
keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat least
75feet fromthemachinewhileitis inoperation.Stop
machineifanyoneentersthearea.
6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis to
be used.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,
andotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbe pickedup
andthrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.
7. Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeof
materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe
like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall or
obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto
ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
8. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring
operationandwhile performingan adjustmentor
repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich
ricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.
9. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandjewelry
canbecaughtinmovableparts.Neveroperatethis
machinein barefeetor sandals.
10.Beawareofthe mowerandattachmentdischarge
directionanddo notpointitat anyone.Donotoperate
themowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentiregrass
catcherin itsproperplace.
11.Donotput handsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor under
thecuttingdeck.Contactwiththe blade(s)can
amputatehandsandfeet.
12.A missingor damageddischargecovercan cause
bladecontactorthrownobjectinjuries.
13.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,
or roadsandwhilenotcuttinggrass.
14.Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossing
roadways.Thismachineisnotintendedforuseon
anypublic roadway.
15.Donotoperatethe machinewhileundertheinflu-
enceof alcoholordrugs.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.
17.Nevercarrypassengers.
18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverse.
Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore
andwhilebackingto avoida back-overaccident.
19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine
smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationandexcessive
speed.
20.Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine
andwaituntilthe blade(s)cometo a completestop
beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,
uncloggingchute,removinganygrassor debris,or
makinganyadjustments.
21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always
turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set
parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore
dismounting.
22.Useextracare whenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoa trailerortruck.Thisunitshouldnot
bedrivenupor downramp(s),becausethe unit
couldtip over,causingseriouspersonalinjury.The
unitmustbepushedmanuallyonramp(s)to loador
unloadproperly.
23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea
burn.Do nottouch.
24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen-
ingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled
fromthe unit,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.
25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompletelyandshift intoneutralbefore
attemptingtostartengine.
26.Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidential
grassofa heightno morethan10".Donotattemptto
mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture)
or pilesof dryleaves.Drygrassor leavesmay
contacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe
mowerdeckpresentingapotentialfirehazard.
27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor
thismachinebythe machinemanufacturer.Read,
understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith
theapprovedaccessoryorattachment.
28.Dataindicatesthat operators,age60 yearsand
above,are involvedin a largepercentageofriding
mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilityto operatethe ridingmower
safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom
seriousinjury.
29.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthis
manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactyour
customerservicerepresentativeforassistance.
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WARNING
Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
ofyourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result inpersonalinjury.
Whenyou seethis
symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis power machine
to personswho read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
5
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthepersonal
isafetyand/orproperty
ofyourselfandothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthisman-
ualbeforeattemptingto
Ioperatethismachine.
I Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmay
i resultinpersonalinjury.
Whenyouseethis
symbol.
i HEED ITSWARNING
Your
i Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read,
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manual
Slope Operation:
Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedtolossof controland
tip-overaccidentswhichcanresultin severeinjuryor
death.All slopesrequireextracaution.If youcannot
backuptheslopeor ifyoufeeluneasyonit, donotmow
it.
Foryour safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedas partof
thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunit
ona slopedor hillyarea.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15
degreesasshownon theslopegauge,do notoperate
thisunitonthatareaor seriousinjurycouldresult.
DO:
1. Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
2. Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother hidden
objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.
Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.
3. Useslowspeed.Choosealow enoughspeed
settingso thatyouwill nothavetostopor shiftwhile
ontheslope.Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven
thoughthebrakesarefunctioningproperly.Always
keepmachineingearwhengoingdownslopesto
takeadvantageof enginebrakingaction.
4. Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.
5. Useextracare withgrasscatchersorotherat-
tachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof the
machine.
6. Keepall movementon the slopesslowand gradual.
Donot makesuddenchangesinspeedor direction.
Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethe front
ofthe machineto liftandrapidlyflipoverbackwards
whichcouldcauseseriousinjury.
7. Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslose
traction,disengagetheblade(s)andproceedslowly
straightdowntheslope.
Do Not:
1. Do notturnon slopesunlessnecessary;then,turn
slowlyandgraduallydownhill,ifpossible.
2. Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments.
Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif awheel isover
theedgeof a cliff,ditch,orifan edgecavesin.
3. Do nottrytostabilizethemachineby puttingyourfoot
ontheground.
4. Do notusea grasscatcheronsteepslopes.
5. Do notmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncould
causesliding.
6. Do notshiftto neutralandcoastdownhill.Over-speed-
ingmaycausetheoperatortolosecontrolofthe
machineresultingin seriousinjuryordeath.
7. Do nottowheavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loaded
dumpcart, lawnroller,etc.)on slopesgreaterthan
5 degrees.Whengoingdown hill,theextraweight
tendsto pushthetractorandmaycauseyouto loose
control.(e.g.tractormayspeedup, brakingandsteer-
ingabilityarereduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand
causetractorto overturn).
Towing:
1. Towonlywitha machinethathasahitchdesignedfor
towing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe
hitchpoint.
2. Followthe manufacturersrecommendationforweight
limitsfor towedequipmentandtowingon slopes.
3. Neverallowchildrenorothersin orontowedequip-
ment.
4. Onslopes,theweightof thetowedequipmentmay
causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.
5. Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
6. Do notshiftto neutralandcoastdownhill.
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Service
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilated
area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,anddeadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain
theblade(s)andall movingpartshavestopped.
Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.
3. Periodicallychecktomakesurethebladescometo
completestopwithinapproximately(5) fiveseconds
afteroperatingthebladedisengagementcontrol.Ifthe
bladesdo notstopwithinthethis timeframe,yourunit
shouldbe servicedprofessionallybyanauthorized
MTDServiceDealer.
4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas itis subjectedto
wearduringnormaloperation.Adjustand serviceas
required.
5. Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsat
frequentintervalsfor propertightness.Also,visually
inspectblade(s)fordamage(e.g.,excessivewear,
bent,cracked). Replacetheblade(s)withtheoriginal
equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,
listedinthis manual."Useof partswhichdonot meet
theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthe bladeor wear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
7. Keepallnuts, bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe
equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.
8. Nevertamperwiththe safetyinterlocksystemor other
safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
9. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainst
theengine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machineforany
damage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingand
operating.
10.Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsor repairstothe
machinewhilethe engineisrunning.
11.Grasscatchercomponentsandthe discharge
coveraresubjectto wearanddamagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.
Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents
andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis
manual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper
performanceandcompromisesafety!"
12.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe
maximumsafeoperatingspeedofthe engine.
13.Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
14.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor
gas,oil,etc. toprotecttheenvironment.
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Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readandfollow all
instructionsin this man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay
result inpersonalinjury.
When yousee this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis power machine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manual
Tractor
Use extreme care
whenhandling
gaso nelGasoline
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive: Never fuel
machine indoors
or while the engine
is hotor running,
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes,and
othersourcesof
ignitionl
NOTE: This Operators
Manual Coversa range
ofproduCtspecifications
for VariousmodelS:
Characteristics and
i
featuresdiscussed
and/or illustratedin
s manualmay not
applicabletoall models:
MTD LLC reservesthe
rightto change product
specifications,(Jesigns
andequipment without
notice andwithout incur-
i[ing obligatiOnl
RubberBoot
Figure 1
NOTE:ThisOperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product
specificationsfor variousmodels.Characteristicsandfea-
turesdiscussedand/orillustratedinthis manualmaynot
beapplicabletoall models.MTDLLCreservesthe right
tochangeproductspecifications,designsandequipment
withoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE:Somemodelsareshippedwiththe batterycables
alreadyconnected.
NOTE:ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+).
Thenegativebatteryterminalis markedNeg.(-).
• Thepositivecable(heavyredwire)is securedtothe
positivebatteryterminal(+)withahexboltandhex
nutat thefactory.Makecertainthatthe rubberboot
coverstheterminaltohelpprotectitfromcorrosion.
• Removethehex boltandhexnutfromthenegative
cable.
• Removetheblackplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthe
negativebatteryterminalandattachthenegative
cable(heavyblackwire)tothe negativebattery
terminal(-) withthebolt andnut.
• Makecertainthehold-downstrapis in positionover
thebattery,securingitin place.SeeFigure1.
NOTE:Ifthe batteryis putintoserviceafterthedate
shownontopof battery,chargethebatteryas instructed
onpage24ofthis manualpriortooperatingthetractor.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
Thegasolinetank islocatedunderthe hoodandhasa
capacityof 1-1/2gallons.Donot overfill.
WARNING: Use extreme care
when handling gasoline.Gaso-
line is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive. Never
fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of ignition.
Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin
theseparateEngineOperator/OwnerManualpackedwith
yourtractor.Readinstructionscarefully.
IMPORTANT:Yourtractoris shippedwithmotoroil inthe
engine.However,youMUSTcheckthe oil levelbefore
operating.Becarefulnotto overfill.
8
Shipping Brace Removal f
WARNING:Make sure the riding
mower's engineis off, removethe
ignitionkey, and set the parking
brake before removingthe ship-
pingbrace.
• Locatetheshippingbrace,ifpresent,andaccompany-
ingwarningtagfoundon therightsideof themower,
betweenthedischargechuteandthecuttingdeck.
See Figure2.
• Whileholdingthedischargechutewithyourlefthand,
removetheshippingbracewithyour righthandby
graspingitbetweenyourthumbandindexfingerand
rotatingitclockwise.
WARNING: The shipping brace,
used for packagingpurposes
only, must be removedand dis-
carded before operating your
riding mower.
WARNING: The mowing deck is
capableof throwing objects. Fail-
ure to operate the ridingmower
without the dischargecover in the
proper operating position could
result inserious personal injury
and/or property damage.
Attaching The Steering Wheel
Ifthesteeringwheelforyour tractordidnotcome
attached,thehardwareforattachingit hasbeenpacked
withinthesteeringwheel,beneaththe steeringwheel
cap.Carefullypryoffthesteeringwheelcapand remove
thehardware.
NOTE:Therearetwodifferentstylesof steeringwheel
cap.SeeFigure3. Stylesvary by model.
1. With thewheels of the tractor pointingstraight
forward, placethesteeringwheeloverthe steering
shaft.
2. Placethewasher(withthecuppedsidedown)over
thesteeringshaftandsecurewiththehex bolt.See
Figure3.
3. Placethesteeringwheelcapoverthecenterof the
steeringwheelandpushdownwarduntilit"clicks"into
place.
Figure 2
Figure 3
TractOr
WARNING
Make surethe riding
mower's engine is
off, removethe igni-
tion key, and set the
parkingbrake before
removingthe shipping
brace.
The shipping brace,
used for packaging
purposes only, must
be removedand
discardedbefore
operatingyour riding
mower.
The mowing deckis
capableofthrowing
objects. Failureto
operate the riding
mower withoutthe
dischargecover in
the properoperating
position could result
in serious personal
injuryand/or property
damage.
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WARNING
Beforeoperatingthis
machine,makesure
the seat isengaged in
the seat stop;stand
behindthemachine
andpu,backonseat
fu,yengaged
intostop:
NOTE: Forsh pping rea:
s0nsl Seatsareeither
fastenedto the tractor
seat's pivotbraCketWitt
a plastiCtie, or mounted
backwardtothe pivot
bracket. In either case;
free the seatform its
shippingp0sitionand
removethe two Box
screws(or knobsion
models so equipped)
fromthebottom of seat
beforeproceedingwith
applicableinstructions:
Attaching The Seat
Seatstylesvarybytractormodelandtherearethree
differentstylesavailable:
• StandardAdjustment
• QuickAdjustment&
• KnobAdjustment
If theseatfor yourtractordid notcomeattached,referto
Figure4, Figure5,and Figure6toidentifyyourtractor's
seatstyleandfollowthe applicableinstructionsbelowto
attachit.
Figure 4
NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsareeitherfastened
tothe tractorseat'spivotbracketwithaplastictie,or
mountedbackwardtothepivotbracket.Ineithercase,
freethe seatformitsshippingpositionandremovethe
twohexscrews(orknobs,onmodelssoequipped)from
thebottomof seatbeforeproceedingwithapplicable
instructionsbelow.
Standard Adjustment Seat
1. Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof the
seat)insidetheslotopeningsinthe seatpivotbracket.
Figure4.
2. Slidethe seatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot
bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthepivotbracket
withtheremainingtwo holesinthe seat'sbase.
3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith
thetwohex screwsremovedearlier.SeeFigure4.
Quick Adjustment Seat
NOTE:Ifyour seatwasshippedmountedbackwardson
theseatpivotbracket,pulloutthetab foundonthe seat
stopandholditopenwhileslidingthe seatoff theseat
pivotbracket.SeeFigure5.
Figure 5
1. Lineupthe plasticseatspacerswiththeslotsin seat
pivotbracket.
2. Slideseatinuntilfrontseatspacerengagestheseat
stop.SeeFigure5.
WARNING" Before operating this
machine, make sure the seat is
engaged inthe seat stop, stand
behind the machine and pull back
on seat until fully engaged into
stop.
Figure 6
Knob Adjustment Seat
1. Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof the
seat)insidetheslotopeningsinthe seatpivotbracket.
Figure6.
2. Slidethe seatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot
bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthepivotbracket
withtheremainingtwo holesinthe seat'sbase.
3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith
thetwoknobsremovedearlier.SeeFigure6.
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identifying the Mulch Plug (if so /,f
equipped)
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On tractormodelssoequipped,amulchplugcan either
be foundwithinthe cuttingdeck'sdischargeopeningor
packedseparatelywithyourunit.
NOTE:Referto Mulching on page19for moredetailed
information.
Ifyou'dprefertooperatethecuttingdeckwithoutmulch-
ing,simplyremovethemulchplugby unthreadingthe
plasticwing nutwhichfastensit tothecuttingdeck.This
willallowtheclippingsto dischargeoutof thedischarge
openingduringoperation.SeeFigure7.
Tire Pressure
,_ WARNING: Maximum tire pres-
sure underany circumstances is
30 psi.Equal tire pressure should
be maintainedat all times.
Figure 7
Thetiresonyour unitmaybeover-inflatedforshipping
purposes.Reducethetire pressurebeforeoperating
thetractor.Recommendedoperatingtirepressureis
approximately10p.s.iforthe reartires& 14p.s.i,for the
fronttires.Checksidewallof tireformaximump.s.i.
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WARNING
Maximumtirepres,
sure under any
circumstancesis30
psi, Equaltire pressure
shouldbe maintained
at all times,
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