MTD 13AM762F765 Owner’s Manual

Safety,Assembly®Operation,Adjustment,Maintenance,Troubleshooting, Warranty

Transmatic Lawn Tractor- Models 760°779

READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: This unitis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush= coveredor grass=coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstate laws(ifany),

If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbythe operator,Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester

forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland, Ohio44136=0019,

FORMNO,769=02189A

PRINTEDIN U,S,A, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 01/06/2006

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor, mtwill 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 equipmentandcopythe informationto the sample model plate providedto the righL

Youcan locatethe modelplateby looking beneathethe seal Thisinformationwillbe necessaryto use the manufacturer'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

Modem Number

www, mtdpreducts,com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-731 0

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 anyquestionsregardingthe controls,operation,or maintenanceof this unit,youcan seekhelpfromthe experts.Choose from the options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com Click on the Service & Supportmenuoption.

2_Phonea Customer Support Representative at (800) 800=7310_

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

Prod_J_ P_e gistr,_tio n

yourlawnmoweronsuchslopes.

WARNING

Do not mowon inclines

with a dope in excess

of 15 degrees (a rise

of approximately

2-"

feet). A riding r couldoverturnand

cause serious injury.

if operatinga walb behindmoweron such

a dope, it is extremely

footing and you could

dip, resultingin serious injury.

OperateRiDiNG mowersupand down

dopes, neveracross

theface of dopes.

Operate WALK-BEHIND

mowersacrossthe

face of dopes, never

up and down slopes.

_i i _ i _i _ i _ iii _ _

S ale resultin seriousinjury.This machineis capable of amputatinghandsand feet and throwing objects.

DANGER: This machine was builtto be operated accordingto the rubs for safeoperation in this

manuakAs with any type of powerequipment,carelessness or error on the partof the operatorcan

Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscould resultin seriousinjury or death.

instructionswhich, if notfollowed, could

endangerthe personal safetyand/or property

of yourself and others.

Readandfobowall instructionsin this man=

ualbeforeattemptingto operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

Whenyouseethis symbol.

HEED ITSWARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthewarnings

and instructions

in this manual

Children

1. Tragicaccidentscan occurifthe operatoris not abrt tothe presenceofchildren.Childrenareoften

attractedto themachineandthe mowingactivity. Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassume

thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

a. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaandin

watchfulcareofa responsibleadult otherthan theoperator.

b. Bealertandturnmachineoffif a childenters

thearea.

c. Beforeandwhile backing,lookbehindand

downfor smallchildren.

d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)

shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously iniuredor interferewithsafemachineoperation.

e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

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

f. Toavoid back-overaccidents, always

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

"ReverseCaution Mode" should not be usedwhen children or others are around.

g. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor running

engines.Theycansufferburnsfroma hot muffler.

h. Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto

preventunauthorizedoperation.

2. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate themachine.Children14}'earsoldandovershould readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand safetyrubs inthis manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya parent.

Operation

Safe Handlingof Gasoline:

1. Toavoid personal injuryor property damageuse extremecare in handlinggasoline. Gasolineis

extremely flammableand the vapors areexplo- sive. Seriouspersonaliniurycanoccurwhengasoline

isspilledonyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer. b. Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehbb or ona

truckor trailerbedwitha plastb liner.Always placecontainerson thegroundawayfrom yourvehble beforefilling.

c. When practbal,removegas-powered

equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit ontheground.Ifthis isnot possibb,then

refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portabbcontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline

dispensernozzb.

d. Keepthenozzbincontactwiththerimof

thefueltankor containeropeningatall timesuntilfuelingis complete.Donot usea nozzleIocbopendevice.

e. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand

othersourcesofignition.

f. Neverfuelmachineindoors. g. Neverremovegascaporaddfuel whilethe

engineishot or running.Mow engineto cool atbast twominutesbeforerefueling.

h. Neveroverfillfuel tank.Fill tanktonomore

than1/2inchbelowbottomoffilbr neckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.

i. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. i. If gasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengine

andequipment.Moveunittoanotherarea.

Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

k. To reducefire hazards,keepmachinefreeof

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

soakeddebris.

I. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainer

insidewherethereis anopenflame,spark or pilotlightason a waterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryerorothergas appliances.

m. Allowa machinetocoolat bast fiveminutes

beforestoring.

GeneralOperation:

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

safetyrubs in thismanualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbyaparent.

4. Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithout properinstruction.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobiectiniury, keepbystanders,helpers,childrenandpetsat bast

75 feetfromthemachinewhileit is inoperation.8top

machineifanyoneentersthearea.

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

andotherforeignobiectswhichcould bepickedup andthrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobiectscancause seriouspersonaliniury.

7, Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof

materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall or

obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto

ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

8. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring

operationandwhile performingan adiustmentor

repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobiectswhich ricochetcancauseseriousiniuryto theeyes.

9. Wearsturdy,rough-sobdworkshoesandclose-fitting

slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandiewelry canbecaughtinmovabbparts. Neveroperatethis

machinein barefeetor sandals.

10.Beawareofthe mowerandattachmentdischarge directionanddo notpoint itat anyone.Donotoperate themowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentiregrass catcherin itsproperplace.

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

amputatehandsandfeet.

12.Amissingor damageddischargecovercan cause

bladecontactor thrownobiectiniuries.

13.8toptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks, or roadsandwhilenotcuttinggrass.

14.Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossing 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.

19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationandexcessive

speed. }

20.Dbengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine andwaituntilthe blade(s)cometo acompletestop beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,

uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or makinganyadiustments.

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,causingseriouspersonaliniury.The unitmustbepushedmanuallyonramp(s)to loador unloadproperly.

23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do nottouch.

24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen- ingsetc. wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled fromtheunit,whichcouldresultinseriousiniury.

25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe brakepedalcompbtelyandshift intoneutralbefore

attemptingtostartengine.

26.Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential grassof aheightno morethan 10".Do notattemptto mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture) or pilesof dryleaves.Drygrassor leavesmay contacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe mowerdeckpresentinga poten%lfire hazard.

27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor thismachinebythe machinemanufacturer.Read, understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith

theapprovedaccessoryorattachment.

28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand above,areinvolvedin a largepercentageof riding mower-relatediniuries.Theseoperatorsshould evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousiniury.

29.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthis manual,usecareandgoodiudgment.Contactyour

customerservicerepresentativeforassistance.

WARNING

Thissymbol points

instructionswh ch. if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal safety and/or property

of yourself and others. Readand followall instructionsin this man-

ual before attemptingto operatethis machine.

these instructions may result in personal injury.

When you see this symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

d this powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and followthe warninas

and instructions

in this manual

Slope Operation:

Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto lossofcontroland tip-overaccidentswhichcanresultinsevereinjuryor

death,All slopesrequireextracaution,if youcannot backuptheslopeor ifyoufeeluneasyonit, do notmow

it,

Foryour safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartof thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunit ona slopedor hillyarea,if theslopeisgreaterthan 15

;_,_ degreesasshownontheslopegauge,do notoperate

,, thisunitonthatareaorseriousinjurycouldresult,

uperal:lon Do:

1, Mowupanddownslopes,notacross,Exercise

racl:lces extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononsbpes,

2, Watchforhobs, ruts,bumps,rocks,orother hidden

objects,Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine, Tallgrasscan hideobstacbs,

3, Useslowspeed,Choosea low enoughspeed

settingso thatyouwill nothaveto stoporshift while ontheslope,Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven thoughthe brakesarefunctioningproperly,Always keepmachineingearwhengoingdownslopesto takeadvantageofenginebrakingaction,

4, Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsfor

wheelweightsorcounterweightsto improvestability,

5, Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherat-

out important safety

instructionswhich,if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal safety and/or property

of yourself and others.

Readand follow all instructionsin this man°

ual before attemptingto

tachments,Thesecanchangethestabilityof the machine,

6, Keepall movementon theslopesslowandgradual

Donot makesuddenchangesinspeedor direction, Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethe front

ofthe machineto liftand rapidlyfib overbackwards whichcouldcauseseriousinjury,

7, Avoidstartingor stoppingona slope,If tireslose

traction,disengagetheblade(s)andproceedslowly straightdowntheslope,

Do Not:

1, Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary;then,turn

slowlyandgraduallydownhill,if possibb,

2, Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments,

Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif awheel isover theedgeof acliff,ditch,orif anedgecavesin,

3, Donottry tostaNlizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot

ontheground,

4, Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes, 5, Donotmowonwetgrass,Reducedtractioncould

causesliding,

6, DonotshifttoneutralandcoastdownhillOver-speed-

ingmaycausetheoperatortolose controlofthe machineresultingin seriousinjuryordeath,

7, Donottow heavypullbehindattachments(e,g,loaded

dumpcart, lawnroller,etc,)on slopesgreaterthan 5 degrees,Whengoingdownhill,theextraweight

tendsto pushthetractorand maycauseyouto loose control (e,g,tractormayspeedup,brakingandsteer-

ingabilityarereduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand causetractorto overturn),

Towing:

1, Towonlywitha machinethathasa hitchdesignedfor

towing,Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe hitchpoint,

2, Followthemanufacturersrecommendationforweight

limitsfor towedequipmentandtowingonslopes,

3, Neverallowchildrenor othersin oron towedequip-

ment,

4, Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay

causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol,

5, Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop, 6, Donotshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill

these instructions may

result in personal injury,

When you see this symbol

HEED ITS WARNING

YOUr

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Service lO,Neverattemptto makeadiustmentsor repairstothe

1. Neverrun anengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilated area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless,anddeadlygas.

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

Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe

engineto preventunintendedstarting.

3. Periodicallychecktomakesurethebladescometo compbtestopwithinapproximately(5) fiveseconds afteroperatingthebladedisengagementcontrol,ifthe

bladesdonotstopwithinthethis timeframe,yourunit

shouldbeservicedprofessionallybyanauthorized

MTDServiceDealer.

4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas itis subiectedto wearduringnormaloperation.Adiustandserviceas

required.

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

inspectblade(s)fordamage(e.g. excessivewear, bent,cracked). Replacethe blade(s)withtheoriginal

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

listedin thismanual."Useof partswhichdonotmeet

theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmaybad to

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthe bladeor wear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

7, Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstight to besurethe

equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

8. Nevertamperwiththe safetyinterlocksystemor other safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

9. Afterstrikingaforeignobiect,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainst theengine.Thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany damage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingand operating,

machinewhiletheengineisrunning,

11,Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge

coveraresubiectto wearanddamagewhichcould exposemovingpartsor allowobiectstobethrown,

Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment

manufacturer's(O,E,M,)partsonly,listedinthis manual,"Useof partswhichdonotmeettheoriginal

equipmentspecificationsmaybad toimproper performanceandcompromisesafety!"

12,Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

over-speedtheengine,Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine,

13,Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary,

14,Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor

gas,oil,etc, toprotecttheenvironment,

i /

This symbol points

instructionswhich, if

safetyand/or property ofyourselfandothers, Readand follow al

ual before attemptingto operatethis machine.

When you see this symbol,

NEED roTSWARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read,

understand

>wthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual

expiosivelNeverfue!

machineindoors

orwhiletheengine

Rubber Boot

\ //

Nut Hex Bolt

Figure 1

"_ NOTE:This OperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product

specificationsforvariousmodels,Characteristicsandfea= turesdiscussedand/orillustratedinthis manualmaynot

beapplicabletoall models,MTDLLCreservestheright tochangeproductspecifications,designsandequipment

withoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation,

Attaching the Battery Cables

NOTE:Somemodelsareshippedwiththe batterycables alreadyconnected,

NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos,(+),

The negativebatteryterminalis markedNeg,(-),

Thepositivecane (heavyredwire) issecuredto the positivebatteryterminal(+)withahexboltandhex nutat thefactory,Makecertainthatthe rubberboot coverstheterminaltohelpprotectitfromcorrosion,

Removethehexbolt andhexnut fromthenegative cable,

, Removetheblackplasticcover,if present,fromthe

negativebatteryterminalandattachthenegative cane (heavyblackwire)tothe negativebattery terminal(-) withthe boltandnut,

Makecertainthehold=downstrapis in positionover thebattery,securingit inplace,SeeFigure1,

NOTE:If the batteryis putinto serviceafterthe date shownontopof battery,chargethe batteryasinstructed on page24ofthis manualpriorto operatingthetractor,

Characteristics and

Gas and Oil Fill-up

Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthe hoodandhasa

capacityof1=1/2gallons,Do notoverfill,

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gaso-

lineis extremely flammable and

the vapors are explosive. Never fue! 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:Yourtractorisshippedwithmotoroilinthe engine,However,youMUSTcheckthe oil levelbefore operating,Becarefulnottooverfill,

WARNING:Makesuretheriding mower'sengineis off, remove the

ignitionkey, and set the parking brake before removing the ship-

ping brace.

Your Lawn

Locatetheshippingbrace,ifpresent,andaccompany= ingwarningtagfoundon the rightside ofthe mower, betweenthedischargechuteandthecuttingdeck, SeeFigure2,

• Whileholdingthe dischargechutewithyourleft hand,

removetheshippingbracewithyourrighthandby

graspingit betweenyourthumbandindexfingerand

rotatingitclockwise,

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

carded before operating your riding mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck is capaMe of throwing objects. FaiF

ure to operate the ridingmower

without the discharge cover in the

proper operating position could resuJtinserious personal injury

and/or property damage.

Figure 2

Tractor

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

mower.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

if the steeringwheelforyourtractordid notcome attached,thehardwareforattachingit hasbeenpacked withinthesteeringwheel,beneaththesteeringwheel cap,Carefullypryoff thesteeringwheelcapand remove

thehardware, NOTE:Therearetwodifferentstylesof steeringwheel

cap,SeeFigure3, Styles vary bymodel.

1. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, placethesteeringwheeloverthesteering

shaft,

2, Placethewasher(withthecuppedsidedown)over

thesteeringshaftandsecurewiththehex bolt,See

Figure3,

3, Placethesteeringwheelcapoverthe centerofthe

steeringwheelandpushdownwarduntilit"clicks" into

place,

The mowing deck is

Figure 3

capable of throwing objects. Failure to

operatethe riding mower without the

discharge cover in

the proper operating

Attaching The Seat

I rj <¢ dfferentsty esava abe

1 Seatstylesvarybytractormodelandtherearethree

[ StandardAd ostment

QuickAdiustment&

Setti nqUp • KnobAdius ment

,_ If theseatfor yourtractordid notcomeattached,refer,to

YO U [' Lawr_ Figure4, Figure5,and Figure6to kJentifyyourtractors

seatstyleandfollowthe applicableinstructionsbelowto attachit,

NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsareeitherfastened tothe tractorseat'spivotbracketwithaplastictie,or mountedbackwardtothepivotbracket,Ineithercase, freethe seatformitsshippingpositionandremovethe twohexscrews(orknobs,on modelssoequipped)from

Figure 4

Before operat ng this

machine, make sure

theseate"gaged

t,eseatstop;stand

behind the machin e and pull back on seat

thebottomofseatbeforeproceedingwithapplicable instructionsbelow,

Standard Adjustment Seat 1, Positionthe shoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof the

seat)insidetheslot openingsinthe seatpivotbracket, Figure4,

2, Slidetheseatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot

bracket,lininguptherearslotsinthe pivotbracket withtheremainingtwo holesintheseat'sbase,

3, Selectdesiredpositionfortheseat,andsecurewith

thetwohexscrewsremovedearlier,SeeFigure4,

sons, seatsare either fastened tothe tractor

backwardto the pivot

models so equipped)

i •

Figure 5

Quick Adjustment Seat NOTE:If yourseatwasshippedmountedbackwardson

theseatpivotbracket,pulloutthetab foundonthe seat stopandholditopenwhileslidingthe seatofftheseat pivotbracket,SeeFigure5,

1, Lineuptheplasticseatspacerswiththeslotsinseat

pivotbracket,

2, Slideseatinuntilfrontseatspacerengagesthe seat

stop,SeeFigure5,

WARNING: Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is

engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and putl back on seat until fully engaged into

stop.

Knob Adjustment Seat 1, Positionthe shoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof the

seat)insidetheslot openingsinthe seatpivotbracket, Figure6,

2, Slidetheseatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot

bracket,lininguptherearslotsinthe pivotbracket withtheremainingtwo holesintheseat'sbase,

3, Selectdesiredpositionfortheseat,andsecurewith

equipped) On tractormodelssoequipped,amulchplugcan either be foundwithinthe cuttingdeck'sdischargeopeningor packedseparatelywithyour unit,

NOTE:Referto Mulching on page19formoredetailed information,

if you'dpreferto operatethecuttingdeckwithoutmulch= ing,simplyremovethemulchplugbyunthreadingthe plasticwing nutwhichfastensit tothe cuttingdeck,This willallowtheclippingsto dischargeoutofthe discharge openingduringoperation,SeeFigure7,

Tire Pressure

WARNING: Maximum tire pres- sure under any circumstances is

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,

Figure 7

circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure

should be maintained at all times.

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