MTD 760 THRU 779, 13AH762F752 Owner’s Manual

Safety • AssembJy • Operation • Adjustment • Maintenance • TroubJeshooting • Warranty

A OR'S MANUAL

Transmatic Lawn Tractor- Models 760=779

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: This unitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush- coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany).

If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby theoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland, Ohio44136-0019.

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PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136=0019 10/11/2005

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 Up Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 8

Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... 12

Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 20

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 looking beneathethe seat. Thisinformationwillbe necessaryto use themanufacturer's

web siteand/or obtainassistancefromthe CustomerSupport Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.

Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 22

Off-Season Storage / Attachments ................. 28

Safety Labels .................................................... 29

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 30

Warranty .............................................. Back Page

Model Number

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Serial Number

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P.O. BOX 361131

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Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assemblingthis productor have any questions regardingthe controls,operation,or maintenanceof this unit,you can seek help from the experts.Choose fromthe options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Clickonthe Service & Support menu option.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica- tions,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith your unit,for more information.

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DANGER: This machinewas built to be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperation in this

manual.As with any type of power equipment,carelessnessor erroronthe partof the operatorcan

resultin seriousinjury.This machineis capable of amputatinghandsand feet and throwing objects. Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscould resultin serious injury ordeath.

'WARNING

' This symbol points

outimportantsafety instructionswhich, if

i notfollowed, could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property i ofyourself and others.

i Readandfollow all I instructionsin this man-

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Failureto complywith

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' and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Children

1. Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operatorisnot alerttothepresenceof children.Childrenareoften

attractedto themachineandthemowingactivity. Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassume

thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

a. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaandin

watchfulcareof a responsibleadultotherthan theoperator.

b. Bealertandturnmachineoffif a childenters

thearea.

c. Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindand

downfor smallchildren.

d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)

shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously injuredor interferewithsafemachineoperation.

e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,doorways,shrubs,treesor other objectsthatmayblockyourvisionofa child whomayruninto themachine.

f. To avoid back-overaccidents, always

disengagethe cutting blade(s) before shifting into Reverse.If equipped,the

"ReverseCaution Mode"should not be usedwhen children orothersare around.

g. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor running

engines.Theycansufferburnsfroma hot muffler.

h. Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto

preventunauthorizedoperation.

2. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate themachine.Children14yearsoldandovershould readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya parent.

Operation

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

1. Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamageuse extremecareinhandlinggasoline. Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vapors areexplo- sive. Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasoline isspilledonyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer. b. Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona

truckor trailerbedwitha plasticliner.Always placecontainerson thegroundawayfrom yourvehiclebeforefilling.

c. Whenpractical,removegas-powered

equipmentfromthetruck ortrailerandrefuelit ontheground.Ifthis isnotpossible,then

refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline

dispensernozzle.

d. Keepthenozzlein contactwiththerimof

thefueltankor containeropeningatall timesuntilfuelingis complete.Donot usea nozzlelock-opendevice.

e. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand

othersourcesofignition.

f. Neverfuel machineindoors. g. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhilethe

engineishot or running.Allowenginetocool atleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

h. Neveroverfillfueltank.Fill tanktonomore

thanY2inchbelowbottomoffiller neckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.

i. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. j. If gasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengine

andequipment.Moveunittoanotherarea.

Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

k. Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeof

grass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up.Clean upoil orfuelspillageand removeanyfuel

soakeddebris.

I. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainer

insidewherethereis anopenflame,spark or pilotlightason awaterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergas appliances.

m. Allowa machinetocoolatleastfiveminutes

beforestoring.

GeneralOperation: 14.Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe

placeforfutureandregularreferenceandforordering replacementparts.

2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation. Knowhowtostopthe machineanddisengagethem

quickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsold to operate

this machine.Children14yearsold andovershould

readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand

safetyrulesin thismanualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbyaparent.

4. Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithout properinstruction.

5. To helpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury, keepbystanders,helpers,childrenandpetsat least

75 feetfromthemachinewhileit isinoperation.Stop

machineifanyoneentersthearea.

6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,

andotherforeignobjectswhichcould bepickedup andthrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobjectscancause seriouspersonalinjury.

7. Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe

like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall 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 notpoint itatanyone.Donotoperate themowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentiregrass catcherin itsproperplace.

11.Donotput handsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor under thecuttingdeck.Contactwiththe blade(s)can

amputatehandsandfeet.

12.Amissingor damageddischargecovercan cause

bladecontactor thrownobjectinjuries.

13.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks, or roadsandwhilenotcuttinggrass.

roadways.Thismachineisnot intendedforuseon anypublic roadway.

15.Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe influ- enceof alcoholordrugs.

16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.

17.Nevercarrypassengers.

18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverse. Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore

andwhilebackingto avoida back-overaccident. 'r'_'----"a_'---_,,,_pe r_ | o r_

19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationandexcessive

speed. P actices

20.Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine r

andwaituntiltheblade(s)cometoacompletestop

beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass, uncloggingchute,removinganygrassor debris,or

makinganyadjustments.

21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore dismounting.

22.Useextracare whenloadingor unloadingthe machineintoa trailerortruck.Thisunitshould not

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 fromtheunit,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe brakepedalcompletelyandshift intoneutralbefore

attemptingtostartengine.

26.Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential grassof aheightno morethan10".Donotattemptto mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture) or pilesof dryleaves.Drygrassor leavesmay contacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe mowerdeckpresentinga potentialfirehazard.

27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor thismachinebythe machinemanufacturer.Read, understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith

theapprovedaccessoryorattachment.

28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60 yearsand above,areinvolvedin a largepercentageof riding mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould evaluatetheirabilityto operatetheridingmower safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousinjury.

29.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthis manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactyour

customerservicerepresentativefor assistance, ofthis powermachine

WARNING

Thissymbol points out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal safety and/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructionsin this man- ual beforeattemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failuretocomply with

these instructionsmay

'esult in personal injury.

Whenyou seethis symbol.

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to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual

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instruct!onswhich, !f

not followed, could

endanger the personal

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Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedtolossof controland 1. Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary;then,turn tip-overaccidentswhichcanresultin severeinjury or death.All slopesrequireextracaution.Ifyou cannot

backuptheslopeor ifyoufeeluneasyonit, donotmow it.

Foryour safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartof thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunit

ona slopedor hillyarea.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15 degreesasshownontheslopegauge,do notoperate

thisunitonthatareaorseriousinjurycouldresult. Do:

1. Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exercise extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

2. Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother hidden objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.

Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

3. Useslowspeed.Choosealow enoughspeed settingso thatyouwill nothavetostoporshiftwhile ontheslope.Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven thoughthe brakesarefunctioningproperly.Always keepmachineingearwhengoingdownslopesto takeadvantageofenginebrakingaction.

4. Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweightsorcounterweightsto improvestability.

5. Useextracarewithgrasscatchersor otherat- tachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe

machine.

6. Keepall movementontheslopesslowandgradual. Donot makesuddenchangesinspeedor direction.

Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethe front ofthe machineto liftandrapidlyflipoverbackwards

whichcouldcauseseriousinjury.

7. Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslose traction,disengagetheblade(s)andproceedslowly straightdowntheslope.

slowlyandgraduallydownhill,if possible.

2. Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments. Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif awheel isover theedgeof acliff,ditch,or if anedgecavesin.

3. Do nottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot ontheground.

4. Do notusea grasscatcheronsteepslopes.

5. Do notmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncould causesliding.

6. Do notshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill.Over-speed- ingmaycausetheoperatortolose controlofthe machineresultingin seriousinjuryordeath.

7. Do nottowheavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loaded dumpcart, lawnroller,etc.)on slopesgreaterthan

5 degrees.Whengoingdownhill,theextraweight tendsto pushthetractorand maycauseyoutoloose control.(e.g.tractormayspeedup, brakingandsteer-

ingabilityarereduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand causetractorto overturn).

Towing:

1. Towonlywitha machinethathasa hitchdesignedfor towing.Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe hitchpoint.

2. Followthe manufacturersrecommendationforweight limitsfor towedequipmentandtowingonslopes.

3. Neverallowchildrenorothersin orontowedequip- ment.

4. Onslopes,theweightof thetowedequipmentmay causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

5. Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

6. Do notshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill.

Your

Responslbdaty

Restnctthe use

of this powermachine

to personswno reae,

andfollowthewarn,ngs

instructions

in thismanual

Service

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilated area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless,anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertain theblade(s)andall movingpartshavestopped.

Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe

engineto preventunintendedstarting.

3. Periodicallychecktomakesurethebladescometo completestopwithinapproximately(5) fiveseconds afteroperatingthebladedisengagementcontrol.Ifthe

bladesdonotstopwithinthethis timeframe,yourunit

shouldbeservicedprofessionallybyanauthorized

MTDServiceDealer.

4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas itissubjectedto wearduringnormaloperation.Adjustandserviceas

required.

5. Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsat frequentintervalsforpropertightness.Also,visually

inspectblade(s)fordamage(e.g.,excessivewear, bent,cracked). Replacetheblade(s)with theoriginal

equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,

listedin thismanual."Useofpartswhichdonot meet

theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthe bladeor wear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

7. Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobe surethe equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

8. Nevertamperwiththe safetyinterlocksystemor other safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

9. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)and groundagainst theengine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machineforany damage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingand operating.

10.Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsor repairstothe machinewhiletheengineisrunning.

11.Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge coveraresubjectto wearanddamagewhichcould

exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown. Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents

andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis

manual."Useof partswhichdo notmeettheoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproper performanceandcompromisesafety!"

12.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor over-speedtheengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.

13.Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

14.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil,etc. toprotecttheenvironment.

This symbolpoints

outimportant safety instructionswhich• if

notfollowed,could endangerthepersonal

safetyand/or property ofyourself and others, Readandfollow all

instructionsin this man- ual beforeattemptingto

operatethis machine. Failureto complywith

these instructionsmay

result inpersonalinjury. Whenyousee this

symbol.

HEED ITSWARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read

unaerstand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual

f _"'_ "_ _uhh_r Rnnt j specifications for various models. Characteristics and fea-

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Your Law

Tractor

WARNING

Useextreme care

when handl!ng

gasoline.Gasoline is

extremely flammable

and the vapors are

explosive: Never fuel

machine indoors

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or while the engine

is hot or running,

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars pipes and

other sourcesOf

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Attaching the Battery Cables

NOTE:Somemodelsareshippedwiththe batterycables a readyconnected

NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos.(+).

The negativebatteryterminalis markedNeg.(-).

• Thepositivecable(heavyredwire)is securedtothe positivebatteryterminal(+)withahexboltandhex nutat thefactory.Makecertainthatthe rubberboot coverstheterminaltohelpprotectitfromcorrosion.

Figure 1

• Removethehex boltandhexnutfromthe negative cable.

• Removetheblackplasticcover,if present,fromthe negativebatteryterminalandattachthenegative cable(heavyblackwire)tothe negativebattery terminal(-) withthebolt andnut.

• Makecertainthehold-downstrapis in positionover thebattery,securingit inplace.SeeFigure1.

NOTE:If the batteryis putintoserviceafterthedate shownontopof battery,chargethe batteryasinstructed on page24ofthis manualpriorto operatingthe tractor.

Gas and Oil Fill-up

Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthehoodandhasa

capacityof1-1/2gallons.Donotoverfill.

NOTE: This Qperators Manual Coversa range

of productspecifications forvar ous mode s

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featuresdiscussed _

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applicabletoal! models, MTDLLC reservesthe

right to change product

specifications designs

and equipment without

notice and w_thoutrecur-

WARNING: Use extreme care when handlinggasoline. 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:Yourtractorisshippedwith motoroil inthe engine.However,you MUSTchecktheoil levelbefore operating.Becarefulnotto overfill.

Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's engineis off, removethe

ignitionkey, and set the parking brake before removingthe ship-

pingbrace.

= Locatetheshippingbrace,if present,andaccompany-

ingwarningtagfoundon the rightsideofthemower, betweenthedischargechuteandthe cuttingdeck. SeeFigure2.

,, Whileholdingthedischargechutewithyourleft hand,

removetheshippingbracewithyourrighthandby

graspingit betweenyourthumbandindexfingerand

rotatingitclockwise.

WARNING: The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and dis-

carded before operating your riding mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Fail-

ure to operate the riding mower

without the discharge cover inthe

proper operating positioncould resultin serious personal injury

and/or property damage.

Figure 2

WARNING

Make sure the riding mower's engine is

off, remove the igni-

tion key, and set the parking brake before

removing the shipping

brace.

The shipping brace,

used for packaging purposes only, must

be removed and

discarded before

operating your riding

Attaching The Steering Wheel

If thesteeringwheelforyourtractordid notcome attached,thehardwareforattachingit hasbeenpacked withinthesteeringwheel,beneaththesteeringwheel cap.Carefullypryoff thesteeringwheelcapand remove

thehardware. NOTE:Therearetwodifferentstylesof steeringwheel

cap.SeeFigure3. Styles vary bymodel,

1. With the wheelsof the tractor pointing straight forward, placethesteeringwheeloverthe steering

shaft.

2. Placethewasher(withthecuppedside down)over thesteeringshaftandsecurewiththehex bolt.See

Figure3.

3. Placethesteeringwheelcapoverthecenterof the steeringwheelandpushdownwarduntilit "clicks"into

place.

mower,

The mowing deck is

Figure 3

capable of throwing objects. Failure to

operate the riding

mower without the discharge cover in

the properoperating

position could result

in serious personal injuryandlor property

'damage.

f _, Attaching The Seat

Seatstylesvarybytractormodelandtherearethree

--_ _ differentstylesavailable.

,---_-h _ • StandardAdjustment

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"" If theseatfor yourtractordid notcomeattached,referto

Your Lawn

Tractor

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QuickAdjustment&

Figure4, Figure5,and Figure6toidentifyyourtractor's seatstyleandfollowthe applicableinstructionsbelowto

attachit. NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsareeitherfastened

tothe tractorseat'spivotbracketwithaplastictie,or mountedbackwardtothepivotbracket.In eithercase, freethe seatformitsshippingpositionandremovethe twohexscrews(orknobs,on modelssoequipped)from thebottomofseatbeforeproceedingwithapplicable

instructionsbelow.

WARNING

Standard Adjustment Seat

1. Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof the

Before operatingthis machine, make sure

theseat s engaged n the seat stop stand behind the machine

and pu back on seat

until fully engaged

intoStopl

seat)insidetheslot openingsinthe seatpivotbracket. Figure4.

2. Slidetheseatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot bracket,lininguptherearslots inthepivotbracket withtheremainingtwo holesintheseat'sbase.

3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith thetwohexscrewsremovedearlier.SeeFigure4.

Quick Adjustment Seat NOTE:If yourseatwasshippedmountedbackwardson

theseatpivotbracket,pulloutthetab foundonthe seat stopandholditopenwhileslidingthe seatofftheseat pivotbracket.SeeFigure5.

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NOTE Forsh ppng rea- sons,seats aree_ther

fastenedto the tractor

Figure 5

1. Lineupthe plasticseatspacerswiththeslotsin seat pivotbracket.

2. Slideseatinuntil frontseatspacerengagestheseat stop.SeeFigure5.

seat s pvot bracket wth

a plastictMe,or mounted backwardtothe pwot

_IL ARNING: Before operating this

bracket.In either case,

free the seat form ts

shippingposition and on seat until fully engaged into removethe twohex stop.

screws(or knobs,on Knob Adjustment Seat modelsso equipped) 1. Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundonthebaseof the fromthe bottomof seat seat)insidetheslot openingsintheseatpivotbracket.

beforeproceed!ngw!th ............... .

annlicableinstructions ........... 2. Slidetheseatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot

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_ thetwoknobsremovedearlier.SeeFigure6.

........ bracketliningupthe rearslotsinthe pivotbracket

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Figure 6

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wth theremanngtwo hoes ntheseats base

3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith

machine, makesure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand

behind the machine and pull back

Identifying the Mulch Plug (if so f , "X Z

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On tractormodelssoequ=ppeda mulchplugcane=ther | _ / ......',, |

be foundwithinthe cuttingdeck'sdischargeopeningor _,

packed separately withyour unit. ........

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NOTE:Referto Mulchingon page19formoredetailed information.

If you'dprefertooperatethecuttingdeckwithoutmulch- ing,simplyremovethemulchplugby unthreadingthe plasticwing nutwhichfastensit tothecuttingdeck.This willallowtheclippingsto dischargeoutofthedischarge openingduringoperation.SeeFigure7.

Tire Pressure

_ ARNING: Maximum tire pres-

sure under any circumstancesis 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should

be maintained at all times.

Thetiresonyour unitmaybeover-inflatedforshipping purposes.Reducethetirepressurebeforeoperating thetractor.Recommendedoperatingtirepressureis approximately10p.s.ifor thereartires& 14p.s.i,forthe fronttires.Checksidewalloftirefor maximump.s.i.

Setting Up

Your Lawn

Tractor

Figure 7

WARNING

Maximum tire pres- sure under any

circumstances is 30 psi," Equal tire pressure

should be maintained

at all times.

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