MTD Shift-On-The-Go 760, Shift-On-The-Go 779 Operator's Manual
Safety • AssembJy • Operation • Adjustment • Maintenance • TroubJeshooting • Warranty
A OR'S MANUAL
Shift-On-The-Go TM Lawn Tractor -- Models 760=779
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany).
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.Asparkarrester
forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealerorcontactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136=0019 01/22/2007
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FORMNO.769-01598C
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
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOUSTARTASSEMBLING YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe model plateon the equipmentand copy the
informationto the sample model plateprovidedto the right. You
can locate the model plateby lookingbeneaththe seat.
This informationwillbe necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb
siteand/or obtainassistancefromthe CustomerSupport Depart-
mentor anauthorized servicedealer.
Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 22
Off=Season Storage / Attachments ................. 28
Safety Labels .................................................... 29
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 30
Warranty .............................................. Back Page
Model Number
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330=220=4683
www,mtdproducts.com
800=800=731 0
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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 questionsregardingthe controls,operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,you can seek help from the experts.Choose fromthe options below:
1. Visitwww.mtdproducts.com.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer isresponsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed separatelywith
your unit.
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Do not mowon inclines
with a slope in excess
of 15degrees (a rise
of approximately2-1/2
feet every 10feet). A
riding mowercould
overturnand cause
seriousinjury.
Operateriding mowers
up and down slopes,
neveracrossthe face
of slopes.
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L A_k nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto State of Californiato cause cancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
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DANGER: This machinewas built to be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperation in this
manual.As withany type of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron the partof the operator can
Safe resultin seriousinjury.This machineis capable of amputatinghandsand feet and throwing objects.
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Practices Children Operation
1. Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operatoris not Safe Handling of Gasoline:
alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoften
attractedto the machineandthemowingactivity. 1. Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamageuse
Theydo notunderstandthedangers.Neverassume extremecareinhandlinggasoline. Gasolineis
thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem. extremelyflammableand the vapors areexplo-
a. Keepchildrenoutof the mowingareaandin is spilledonyourselfor yourclotheswhichcanignite.
watchfulcareofa responsibleadultotherthan Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
theoperator.
b. Bealert andturnmachineoffifa childenters a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
thearea.
WARN IN G c. Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindand
downfor smallchildren.
. . d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)
This symbol points c. Whenpractical,removegas-powered
. shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refuelit
out mportantsafety injuredor interferewithsafemachineoperation.
nstruct!0nswhich, !f ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
..... e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha
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not followed, could corners,doorways,shrubs,treesorother portablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline
objectsthatmayblockyourvisionofa child dispensernozzle.
endanger the personal whomayrunintothemachine, d. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththerimof
safety and!or property f. To avoid back-overaccidents, always
of yoursef and others, disengagethe cutting blade(s) before timesuntilfuelingis complete.Donot usea
Read and follow all shiftingintoReverse.If equipped, the nozzlelock-opendevice.
instructions in this man- usedwhenchildrenor othersare around.
"ReverseCaution Mode" should not be e. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
ualbefore attempt ngto g. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor running f. Neverfuel machineindoors.
operate this machine; engines.Theycansufferburnsfroma hot
. . muffler, g. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhilethe
Failureto complywith h. Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto atleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
these instructions may preventunauthorizedoperation.
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. . . h. Neveroverfillfueltank.Fill tanktonomore
result In personal Injury, 2. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate
When you see this themachine.Children14yearsoldandovershould allowspacefor fuelexpansion.
symbol, readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand
HEED iTS WARNING supervisedbya parent, j. If gasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengine
. thanYzinchbelowbottomoffillerneckto
safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand i. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
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Responsibility upoil orfuelspillageand removeanyfuel
Restrictthe use I. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainer
of ths power roachne insidewherethereis anopenflame,spark
to personswho read, orpilotlightason awaterheater,space
n'erstand heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergas
U Cl , appliances.
and followthe warnings . . .
and instructions beforestoring.
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sive. Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasoline
b. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona
truckor trailerbedwitha plasticliner.Always
placecontainersonthegroundawayfrom
yourvehiclebeforefilling.
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
othersourcesofignition.
engineishot or running.Allowenginetocool
andequipment.Moveunitto anotherarea.
Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
k. Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeof
grass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up.Clean
soakeddebris.
m. Allowa machineto coolat leastfiveminutes
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General Operation: 14.Watchfortrafficwhenoperattngnearor crossmg
.
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe roadways.Thismachineisnotintendedforuseon
machineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualinasafe
placeforfutureandregularreferenceandforordering
replacementparts.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowtostopthemachineanddisengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsold to operate
this machine.Children14yearsoldandovershould
readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand
safetyrulesin thismanualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedbyaparent.
4. Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithout
properinstruction.
5. To helpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,
keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat least
75 feetfromthemachinewhileit is inoperation.Stop
machineifanyoneentersthearea.
6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,
andotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbepickedup
andthrownbytheblade(s).Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.
7. Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeof
materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe
like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallor
obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto
ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
8. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring
operationandwhile performinganadjustmentor
repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich
ricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.
9. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandjewelry
canbecaughtinmovableparts.Neveroperatethis
machinein barefeetor sandals.
10.Beawareofthemowerandattachmentdischarge
directionanddo notpoint itat anyone.Donotoperate
themowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentiregrass
catcherin itsproperplace.
11.Donotput handsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor under
thecuttingdeck.Contactwiththeblade(s)can
amputatehandsandfeet.
12.Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause
bladecontactor thrownobjectinjuries.
13.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,
or roadsandwhilenotcuttinggrass.
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. Practices
20.Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine
andwaituntiltheblade(s)cometo acompletestop
beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,
uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or
makinganyadjustments.
21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always
turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set
parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore
dismounting.
22.Useextracare whenloadingor unloadingthe
machineintoa trailerortruck.Thisunitshouldnot
bedrivenupor downramp(s),becausethe unit
couldtip over,causingseriouspersonalinjury.The
unitmustbepushedmanuallyonramp(s)toloador
unloadproperly.
23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea
burn.Do nottouch.
24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen-
ingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor pulled
fromtheunit,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.
25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompletelyandshift intoneutralbefore
attemptingtostartengine.
26.Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential
grassof aheightno morethan 10".Donotattemptto
mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture)
or pilesof dryleaves.Drygrassor leavesmay
contacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe
mowerdeckpresentingapotentialfire hazard.
27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor
thismachinebythemachinemanufacturer.Read,
understandandfollowallinstructionsprovidedwith
theapprovedaccessoryorattachment.
28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60 yearsand
above,areinvolvedina largepercentageofriding
mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower
safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom
seriousinjury.
29.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis
manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactyour
customerservicerepresentativefor assistance.
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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.
Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay
'esult in personal injury.
Whenyou seethis
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restriclthe use
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to personswho read.
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
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Safe
Operation
Practices
out mportantsafety
_nstruct!onswhich, !f
not followed, could
endangerthe personal
safety and!or property
of yourselfand othersl
Readand fol!owa!l
instruct onsin this man'
ual beforeattempting to
operateth_smachine:
Fa!luret omP w!th
these instructionsmay
jeSUit inpersonal injury,
When youseethis
symbol,
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Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedtolossof controland
tip-overaccidentswhichcanresultin severeinjuryor
death.All slopesrequireextracaution.Ifyou cannot
backuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit, do notmow
it.
Foryour safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartof
thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunit
ona slopedor hillyarea.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan15
degreesasshownontheslopegauge,do notoperate
thisunitonthatareaorseriousinjurycouldresult.
Do:
1. Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
2. Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden
objects.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.
Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.
3. Useslowspeed.Choosealow enoughspeed
settingso thatyouwill nothaveto stoporshiftwhile
ontheslope.Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven
thoughthe brakesarefunctioningproperly.Always
keepmachineingearwhengoingdownslopesto
takeadvantageofenginebrakingaction.
4. Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightsto improvestability.
5. Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorotherat-
tachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machine.
6. Keepall movementontheslopesslowandgradual.
Donot makesuddenchangesinspeedordirection.
Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethefront
ofthe machineto liftand rapidlyflipoverbackwards
whichcouldcauseseriousinjury.
7. Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.If tireslose
traction,disengagetheblade(s)andproceedslowly
straightdowntheslope.
Do Not:
1. Do notturnonslopesunlessnecessary;then,turn
slowlyandgraduallydownhill,if possible.
2. Do notmowneardrop-otis,ditchesorembankments.
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-
ingmaycausetheoperatortolosecontrolofthe
machineresultingin seriousinjuryordeath.
7. Do nottowheavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loaded
dumpcart, lawnroller,etc.)on slopesgreaterthan
5 degrees.Whengoingdown hill,theextraweight
tendsto pushthetractorand maycauseyouto loose
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 oron towedequip-
ment.
4. Onslopes,theweightof thetowedequipmentmay
causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol.
5. Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
6. Do notshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill.
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Service
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilated
area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,anddeadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertain
theblade(s)andallmovingpartshavestopped.
Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.
3. Periodicallychecktomakesurethe bladescometo
completestopwithinapproximately(5) fiveseconds
afteroperatingthebladedisengagementcontrol.Ifthe
bladesdonotstopwithinthethis timeframe,yourunit
shouldbeservicedprofessionallybyanauthorized
MTDServiceDealer.
4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas itis subjectedto
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."Useofpartswhichdonotmeet
theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthe bladeorwear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
7. Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe
equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.
8. Nevertamperwiththe safetyinterlocksystemor other
safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
9. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)and groundagainst
theengine.Thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany
damage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingand
operating.
10.Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsor repairstothe
machinewhiletheengineisrunning.
11.Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge
coveraresubjectto wearanddamagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.
Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents
andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis
manual."Useof partswhichdo notmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper
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 andothers,
Readandfollow all
instructionsin this man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay
result inpersonalinjury.
Whenyousee this
sym3ol.
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of this power machine
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v -- / _::, i " Attaching the Battery Cables
YOU_' LSW_ , I_,: , NOTE Somemodesareshppedwththebatterycabes
, I i_i:: '@ alreadyconnected.
| r'SC'_O r ' NOTE:ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+).
WARNING
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vaporsare
;exp!osive:Never fuel
machine indoors
or While the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguishcgarettes,
cigars, pipes, and
other sourcesof
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Manual coversa range
.... IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwithmotoroil inthe
of productspecifications engine.However,you MUSTchecktheoil levelbefore
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forvarious models: operating.Becarefulnottooverfill.
Characteristicsand
features d scussed
and/or' ustrated 'n _ WARNING:Makesure theriding mower's
th's manua may notbe
applicab e to al! model& set theparkingbrakebefore removing the
MTD LLC reservesthe
right to change product
Specif!cationsldesigns
and equipmentwithout
notice andwithout incur-
ring
. Shipping Brace Removal
obligation.,
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The negativebatteryterminalis markedNeg.(-).
', ', • The post ve cabe (heavyredwre) s securedtothe
" ' post vebatterytermna (+)wth a hexbot andhex
, nutat thefactory.Makecertainthatthe rubberboot
NOTE:Ifthe batteryis putintoserviceafterthe date
shownontop/sideof battery,chargethe batteryas
instructedin theMaintainingYourLawnTractorsectionof
thismanualpriorto operatingthetractor.
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coverstheterminaltohelpprotectitfromcorrosion.
Removethehexbolt andhexnut fromthenegative
cable.
Removetheblackplasticcover,if present,fromthe
negativebatteryterminalandattachthenegative
cable(heavyblackwire)tothenegativebattery
terminal(-) withthe boltandnut.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthehoodandhasa
capacityof1-1/2gallons.Donotoverfill.
,_ WARNING:Useextremecare when
Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoilasinstructedin
theseparateEngineOperator/OwnerManualpackedwith
yourtractor.Readinstructionscarefully.NOTE: This Operators
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammableand the vapors are explosive.
Neverfuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish ciga-
rettes, cigars,pipes, and othersources of
ignition.
engine is off, remove the ignition key,and
shipping brace,
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• Locatetheshippingbrace,if present,andaccompany- f-
ingwarningtagfoundon the rightsideofthe mower,
betweenthedischargechuteandthecuttingdeck.
SeeFig.3-2.
,, Whileholdingthedischargechutewithyourleft hand,
removetheshippingbracewithyourrighthandby
graspingit betweenyourthumbandindexfingerand
rotatingitclockwise.
,_ WARNING:Theshipping brace, used
_ WARNING:Themowing deckis capable
for packaging purposes only,must be
removed and discarded before operating
your riding mower.
of throwing objects.Failure to operatethe
riding mower without the discharge cover
in theproper operating position could
result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
Attaching The Steering Wheel
If thesteeringwheelforyourtractordid notcome
attached,thehardwareforattachingit hasbeenpacked
withinthesteeringwheel,beneaththe steeringwheel
cap.Carefullypryoffthesteeringwheelcapand remove
thehardware.
1. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, placethesteeringwheeloverthe steering
shaft.
2. Placethewasher(withthecuppedsidedown)over
thesteeringshaftandsecurewiththehexbolt.See
Fig.3-3.
3. Placethesteeringwheelcapoverthecenterofthe
steeringwheelandpushdownwarduntilit "clicks"into
place.
Attaching the Hood Scoop
(if so equipped)
If thehoodscoopwasnot securedto the hoodofyour
tractorat thefactory,youwill findit in a plasticbag,
hangingfromthethrottlelever.
Toinstall:
1. Carefullypivotthetractorhoodforward.
2. Removethefourscrewsfromtheundersideof the
hoodscoop.
3. Lineup thefourholesin thehoodscoopwiththefour
holes visiblethroughthetractor'shoodIouvres.See
Figure3-4.
4. While holdingthescoopin place,usea 3/8" socket
wrench(orboxwrench)tocarefullytightenthescoop
ontothe hood.
Figure 3=2
Figure 3-3
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.
The mowing deck is
'capable of throwing
objects. Failure to
operate the riding
mower without the
discharge cover in
the properoperating
position could result
in serious personal
injuryand/or property
damage.
DoNOTovertighten.
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F--, _, Attaching The Seat
f f_ _ Seatstylesvarybytractormodelandtherearethree
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Your Lawn referto Fig.3-5,Fig.3-6, andFig.3-7toidentifyyour
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Before operating this
• QuickAdjustment&
If theseatfor yourtractorwasnotattachedatthe factory,
tractor'sseatstyleandfollowthe applicableinstructions
belowto attachit.
NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsareeitherfastened
tothe tractorseat'spivotbracketwithaplastictie,or
mountedbackwardtothepivotbracket.Ineithercase,
freethe seatformitsshippingpositionandremovethe
twohexscrews(orknobs,onmodelssoequipped)from
thebottomofseatbeforeproceedingwithapplicable
instructionsbelow.
Standard Adjustment Seat
1. Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundonthe baseof the
seat)insidetheslotopeningsinthe seatpivotbracket.
Fig.3-5.
machinemakesure
theseatengaged
the seat stop, stand
behind the machine
andpu,baoko,seat
until fully engaged
intostop.
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NOTE:For Shippingtea!
sons seatsare e_ther
fastened to the tractor
seat s pivotbracketwth
a plast,ct_e,or mounted
backwardto the pvot
bracket.In either case,
freetheseatform its
Shipping p°sition and
removethe two hex
screws(or knobs,on
models SOequqoped)
from the bottomof seat
beforeproceed!rigw!th
apphcable _nstruct!ons.
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Figure 3-6
2. Slidetheseatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot
bracket,lininguptherearslotsinthe pivotbracket
withtheremainingtwo holesintheseat'sbase.
3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith
thetwohexscrewsremovedearlier.SeeFig.3-5.
Quick Adjustment Seat
NOTE:Ifyourseatwasshippedmountedbackwardson
theseatpivotbracket,pulloutthetabfoundontheseat
stopandholditopenwhileslidingtheseatoffthe seat
pivotbracket.SeeFig.3-6.
1. Lineupthe plasticseatspacerswiththeslotsinseat
pivotbracket.
2. Slideseatinuntil frontseatspacerengagestheseat
stop.SeeFig.3-6.
,_ WARNING:Before operating this machine,
Knob Adjustment Seat
1. Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundonthebaseof the
2. Slidetheseatslightlyrearwardintheseatpivot
3. Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,andsecurewith
makesure the seat is engagedin the seat
stop,stand behind themachine and pull
back on seat until fully engaged into stop.
seat)insidetheslotopeningsinthe seatpivotbracket.
Fig.3-7.
bracket,lininguptherearslotsinthe pivotbracket
withtheremainingtwo holesintheseat'sbase.
thetwoknobsremovedearlier.SeeFig.3-7.
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Identlfvma the Mulch Plua F "_ 1----.
On tractormodelssoequipped,amulchplugcan be ( '_............. "_ [f-m
, , , g , , / / , ,
foundwthnthecuttngdeeksdsehargeopenng | _ " ' , | , _r J 4
NOTE:Referto Mulching tnthe OperattngYourLawn ..... \ , w /
Tractor secttonof thtsmanualformoredetatledtnforma.......
tion. Setting p
If you'dprefertooperatethecuttingdeckwithoutmulch- "'"
ing,simplyremovethemulchplugbyunthreadingthe ' your Lawn
plasticwing nutwhichfastensit tothe cuttingdeck•This Tractor
willallowtheclippingstodischargeoutofthedischarge
openingduringoperation.SeeFig.3-8.
• . ,, . / ...... |
• / 'x
)
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Tire Pressure
_lk ARNING:Maximum tirepressure under
Thetiresonyourunitmaybeover-inflatedforshipping
purposes.Reducethetirepressurebeforeoperating
thetractor.Recommendedoperatingtirepressureis
approximately10p.s.iforthe reartires& 14p.s.i,forthe
fronttires.Checksidewalloftirefor maximump.s.i.
anycircumstancesis30psi. Equaltire
pressure should bemaintainedat all times.
Figure 3-8
WARNING
Max" "
imurn tire pres,
sure under any
circumstancesiS30
psL Equal tire pressure
should be maintained
at all times.
NOTE:For shipping rea-
sons! seats are either
fastened tOthe tractor
seat s p!vot bracket w!th
a plastic tie, ormounted
backward tothe
brackeLIneither case,
free the seat form its
shipping positionand
rernovethetwo hex
screws (or knobs, on
models so equ,pped)
from the bottomof seat
beforeproceedingWith
applicable instruction&
Ii_ i i
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