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Transmatic Lawn Tractor-
Models 760=779
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-01598B
01/06/2006
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORMNO.769-01598B PRINTEDIN U.S.A. 01/06/2006 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
- Page 2 You can locate the model plate by looking beneathe the seat. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support MTD LLC Department or an authorized service dealer. P.O= BOX 361131...
- Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
- Page 4 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
- Page 5 ............ General Operation: 14.Watchfor traffic whenoperatingnearor crossing roadways. T his machineis not intendedfor useon 1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the anypublic roadway. machineand in the manual(s)beforeattemptingto 15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ- assembleand operate.Keepthis manualin a safe enceof alcoholor drugs. placefor future and regularreferenceand for ordering 16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight.
- Page 6 Do Not: Slope Operation: Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto loss of controland 1. Do notturn on slopesunlessnecessary;then,turn slowlyand graduallydownhill,if possible. tip-overaccidentswhich can resultin severeinjuryor 2. Do not mownear drop-offs,ditchesor embankments. death.All slopesrequireextracaution.If youcannot Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif a wheel is over back up the slopeor if youfeel uneasyon it, do notmow the edgeof a cliff, ditch,or if an edge cavesin.
- Page 7 Service 10.Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the machinewhilethe engine isrunning. 1. Neverrun an engineindoors or in a poorlyventilated 11.Grasscatchercomponents and the discharge area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an coverare subjectto wearand damagewhich could odorless,and deadlygas. exposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be thrown. 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain Forsafety protection, f requentlycheckcomponents the blade(s)and all movingparts havestopped.
- Page 8 M anualpackedwith yourtractor.Readinstructionscarefully. s manualmay not applicable toall models: IMPORTANT: Y ourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in the MTD LLC reservesthe engine.However, y ou MUSTcheckthe oil levelbefore right to change product operating.Be careful notto overfill. specifications, (Jesigns and equipment without...
- Page 9 Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the ship- ping brace. TractOr • Locatethe shippingbrace,ifpresent,and accompany- ingwarningtag foundon the rightside of the mower, betweenthe dischargechuteand thecuttingdeck. See Figure2.
- Page 10 Attaching The Seat Seatstyles vary bytractormodeland thereare three differentstyles available: • StandardAdjustment • QuickAdjustment& • KnobAdjustment If the seatfor yourtractordid notcome attached,referto Figure4, Figure5, and Figure6 to identifyyourtractor's seat styleand followthe applicableinstructionsbelowto attachit. NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsare eitherfastened to the tractorseat'spivot bracketwith a plastictie, or mountedbackwardto the pivot bracket.Ineithercase, freethe seat form its shippingpositionand removethe two hex screws(or knobs,on modelsso equipped)from...
- Page 11 identifying the Mulch Plug (if so equipped) On tractormodelssoequipped,a mulchplug can either be foundwithinthe cuttingdeck'sdischargeopeningor packedseparatelywith your unit. NOTE: Referto Mulching on page 19for moredetailed information. Ifyou'dpreferto operatethe cuttingdeck withoutmulch- ing, simplyremovethe mulch plugby unthreadingthe plasticwing nutwhich fastensit to the cuttingdeck.This will allowthe clippingsto dischargeout of the discharge openingduringoperation.See Figure7.
- Page 12 Know Your Lawn Tractor NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHTor LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position. NOTE:Steeringwheelnot shownfor clarity Figure 8 1-If soequipped SpeedControlLever/ParkingBrake ThrottleControlLever Clutch-Brake Pedal IgnitionSwitchModule Shift Lever DeckLift Lever ChokeControl1- PTO(Blade Engage)Lever NOTE:Anyreferencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfrom operator'sposition.
- Page 13 Throttle Control Lever Thethrottlecontrol lever is locatedon the rightside of thetractor'sdash panel.This levercontrolsthe speed of the engineand,on somemodels,when pushedall FAST--4p m theway forward,the chokecontrol also.Whenset ina givenposition,the throttlewill maintaina uniformengine speed.See Figure9. IMPORTANT: W henoperatingthetractorwith the cutting deck engaged,be certainthat the throttleleverisalways in the FAST(rabbit)position.
- Page 14 Speed Control Lever Thespeedcontrol lever,locatedon the left sideof the tractor'sdash console, FORWARD allowsyouto regulatetheground speed of the lawntractor.To use,depressthe clutch-brake pedal and movethe leveroul of the parkingbrakenotchand forward to increasethe tractor'sgroundspeed. Whena desiredspeedhasbeen reached releasethe leverintoan appropriate HUETRAL notchto maintainthat speed. Toslow the tractor'sgroundspeed, depresstheclutch-brakepedaland move the speedcontrol leverrearwardand...
- Page 15 Models without Reverse Caution Mode • Theenginewill automaticallyshut off if the PTO (Blade Engage)leveris movedintothe engaged(ON) Reverse positionwith the shiftleverin Reverse. . PushButton Indicator Models with Reverse Caution Mode Light Reverse _ii ii_i i_iii_ii_ i?_i_i_i_ii_ ii__ Caution Mode • With the ignition key in the NORMALMOWING Stop Position position,the enginewill automatically shut off ifthe...
- Page 16 Setting the Cutting Height 1. Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck by placingthe deck liftleverinany of the six different cuttingheightnotcheson the rightsideof the fender. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 2. Adjustthe deck wheels,if equipped,so that they are GO UPAND DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACROSS. betweenl_-inchand Y2-inch abovethe groundwhen AVOIDSUDDENTURNS.
- Page 17 NOTE:Whenoperatingthe unit initially,there willbe little Driving The Tractor differencebetweenthe highesttwo speedsuntilafter the beltshaveseatedthemselvesinto the pulleysduringthe WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, break-inperiod. e×-cessive speed and sudden stops. operator's position for any ARNING: Before leaving the reason, disengage the blades, WARNING: Do not leave the seat place the shift lever in neutral, of the tractor without first plac- engage the parking brake, shut...
- Page 18 Driving On Slopes Using the Deck Lift Lever Referto the SLOPEGAUGEon page3 to help deter- Toraisethe cuttingdeck,movethe deck lift leverto the mineslopeswhereyou mayoperatethe tractorsafely. left,thenplaceit inthe notch best suitedfor yourapplica- tion. Referto SettingThe CuttingHeightearlierin this section. inclineswith a slope in excess Mowing WARNING: Do not mow on of 15 degrees (a rise of approxi-...
- Page 19 • Do NOTattemptto mow heavybrushand weedsand " -- extremelytall grass.Yourtractoris designedto mow awns, dear brush • Keepthe bladessharpand replacethe bladeswhen "i.: ..",,, worn. Referto Cutting Blades on page 25 of this manualfor properblade sharpeninginstructions. Operating Mulching (If Equipped) Selectmodelscome equippedwith a mulch kit which incorporatesspecialblades,alreadystandardon the tractor,in a processof recirculating grass clippings repeatedlybeneaththe cuttingdeck.Theultra-fine...
- Page 20 1. With the tractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,place the deck lift leverin the top notch(highestposition) and rotatethe blade nearestthe dischargechute so that itis parallelwith the tractor. 2. Measurethe distancefrom the front ofthe bladetip to the groundand the rearof the blade tip to the ground. Thefirst measurement t akenshouldbe between 1/4"and 3/8"...
- Page 21 brakeis in need of adjustment.Thebrakedisc can be foundon the rightsideof thetransmissionin the rear of the tractor.Adjustif necessaryas follows: 1. Lookingat thetransmissionfrom the right sideof the tractor,locatethe compressionspringand brakedisc. See Figure16. Adjusting 2. Loosen,but do NOTremove,the hex nutfoundon the urLawn rightsideof the brakeassembly.See Figure16. 3.
- Page 22 Performthe abovestepsin the oppositeorder afteroil has finisheddraining. 5. Refillthe enginewith newmotoroil as instructedin the EngineOperator/Owner M anualpackedwith your unit. IMPORTANT: R eferto the EngineOperator/Owner Manualpackedwith yourunit for informationregardingthe quantityand properweight of motoroil. Air Cleaner Servicethe pre-cleaner, i f soequipped,and cartridge/air cleanerelementas instructedin the EngineOperator/ OwnerManualpackedwith your unit.
- Page 23 Deck Wash System A hexplug can be foundon yourtractor'sdeck surface. See Figure21. This plug canbe replacedwith a waterport to be usedas part of a separately-available d eck wash system. Use the DeckWashSystem to rinsegrassclippings fromthe deck'sundersideand preventthe buildupof corrosivechemicals. NOTE:Referto page 28 for informationregardingthis and otherseparately-available a ttachments&...
- Page 24 Tires Jump Starting WARNING:When removing or maximum inflation pressure installing the battery, follow WARNING: Never exceed the shown on the sidewall of tire. these instructionsto prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame. The recommended operatingtire pressureis: • Approximately 10 psifor the rear tires IMPORTANT: N everjump yourtractor'sdead batterywith •...
- Page 25 Cutting Blades WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cut- ring blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.
- Page 26 Tochangeor replacethe deck belt and PTObelton your tractor,proceedasfollows: 1. Lowerthe deck by movingthe decklift leverinto the bottomnotchon the rightfender. 2. Removethebelt guardsby removing the self-tapping screwsthat fastenthem to the deck. i ioto °i°g 3. Removethebelt keeperrod fromaroundthe engine pulley. 4. Inserta 3/8"-driveratchetwrench (set to loosen)into the squarehole foundin the idler bracketon the left sideof the deck'ssurface.See Figure26.
- Page 27 42-Inch Deck _ EnginePu_ IdlerBracket Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor © Deck Idler Pulleys Figure 26 38-Inch Deck _ Engine Pulley Idler Bracket © Deck Idler Pulleys Figure 27...
- Page 28 Cleanand lubricatethe tractoras instructed i n Section Followthe instructions in the Service, Storage & 6: MAiNTAiNiNGYOUR LAWNTRACTORon page 19 Specifications sectionof the EngineOperator/Owner of this manualbeforestoringfor an extendedperiod. Manualfor properenginecare priorto storingyourtractor. WARNING: Never store the an approved containeroutdoors, ARNING" Drain fuel only into achine or fuel container indoors away from an open flame.
- Page 29 NOTE:i. eOTH M ODES, WHEN O P_e_TO_ Leaves SEAT, e_GINe WlL_ STOP _ NLES_ _R_I_QeP_KE I SSET AND e_ossme _ISEN_ED. UNIT STALLS W]TH SPEED CONTROL IN HIGH SPEED, OR IF UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE WITH SPEED CONTROL LEVER IN _ LOW SPEED POSITION, PROCEED...
- Page 30 Pro bl e m Ca use Remedy Enginefails to start I 1 PTOengaged. 1 PlacePTOknob(or lever)in disengaged (OFF)position. 2. Sparkplugw re(s)disconnected. 2. Connectwire(s) to spark plug(s). 3 Fueltank em t or stalefuel 3 F tankwth c ean fresh gaso ne •...
- Page 31 Problem Cause Remedy Engineoverheats Engine Oi!levellow. !i Fi!!Ciankcase with pr0pero!! , 21 Air flow restricted. 2 c eangrass clippingsand debiis fromaroundthe engines €00!ing ..fins and blowerhousing. Enginehesitates at 1. Sparkplug(s)gap tooclose, 1, Removesparkplug(s)and reset high RPM the gap, Idles poorl Sparkpug(s)foued fautyorgap 1 Repacesparkpug(s)Setpug(s) too wide_...
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- Page 35 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardandMTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your 2006 lawn mower.In California,new lawnmowermust be designed,builtand equippedto meet the State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc must warrantthe EECSon yourlawn mowerfor the periodof time listedbelow providedthere has beenno abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower. Your EECSmay includeparts such as the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves, canisters,filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components.
- Page 36 To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts,sothe aboveexclusions or limitations m aynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...