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White Outdoor 760 Operator's Manual

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Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Transmatic Lawn Tractor — Models 760-779
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
769-02779A
P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONT. N2G 4J1
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
10/07

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  • Page 1 Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Transmatic Lawn Tractor — Models 760-779 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. 769-02779A P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONT. N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 10/07...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an WHITE OUTDOOR CANADA authorized service dealer. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

  • Page 3: Slope Gauge

    Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for 6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over- this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, speeding may cause the operator to lose control of understand and follow all instructions provided with the machine resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 6 Service Safe Handling of Gasoline: General Service 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is ex- area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

  • Page 7: Spark Arrestor

    Spark Arrestor Warning: This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcov- ered or grass-covered land unless the Safe engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable Operation local or provincial laws (if any).

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor

    NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and fea- Rubber Boot tures discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment Retaining Rod without notice and without incurring obligation.

  • Page 9: Shipping Brace Removal

    Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake Setting Up before removing the shipping brace. Your Lawn • Locate the shipping brace, if present, and accompany- ing warning tag found on the right side of the mower, Tractor between the discharge chute and the cutting deck.
  • Page 10 Attaching The Seat Seat styles vary by tractor model and there are three different styles available: • Standard Adjustment • Quick Adjustment & Setting Up • Knob Adjustment If the seat for your tractor did not come attached, refer Your Lawn to Figure 3-4, Figure 3-5, and Figure 3-6 to identify your tractor’s seat style and follow the applicable instructions Tractor...

  • Page 11: Tire Pressure

    Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor Figure 3-7 WARNING: Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully Figure 3-8 engaged into stop. WARNING 2. Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive 3.

  • Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Tractor

    Know Your Lawn Tractor Operating Your Lawn Tractor NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. For shipping reasons, seats are either fastened to the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket.

  • Page 13: Throttle Control Lever

    Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, on some models, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.

  • Page 14: Shift Lever

    NOTE: The PTO (blade engage) lever must be in the disengaged (PTO OFF) position when starting the engine. FORWARD Shift Lever The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three positions, FORWARD, Operating NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not Your Lawn be in motion when the moving shift lever.

  • Page 15: Setting The Cutting Height

    WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. Reverse Caution Mode (If Equipped) WARNING: Use extreme caution while Operating operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and Your Lawn behind before and while backing.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START WARNING position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR 6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control DEATH and place the throttle control in the FAST position.

  • Page 17: Driving On Slopes

    If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 14. will not operate with speed control lever in a low speed Using the Deck Lift Lever position, proceed as follows: To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to 1.
  • Page 18 • Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings. • Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total height of the grass or approximately 1-1/2 inches. Doing so will cause the clippings to clump up Operating beneath the deck and not be mulched effectively.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor

    2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first measurement taken should be between 1/4” and 3/8” less than the second measurement. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if Adjusting necessary, to the next step.

  • Page 20: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor

    3. Refill the engine with the proper quantity and weight of new motor oil as instructed in the Engine Opera- tor/Owner Manual packed with your unit. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the Engine Operator/ Maintaining Owner Manual packed with your unit.

  • Page 21: Cutting Deck Removal

    Deck Wash System™ (If equipped) Your tractor’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the Deck Wash System™ (sold separately) to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of cor- rosive chemicals.

  • Page 22: Jump Starting

    5. Remove the hair pin clip that secures the deck support rod, and carefully remove the deck support from the deck lift arm. 6. Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side. 7. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the Maintaining way. 8. Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of Your Lawn the cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which secures it. Remove the spring from the deck idler Tractor bracket. See Figure 6-5. 9. Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod. 10. G ently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out Figure 6-5 from underneath the tractor. If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended Tires period of time, charge the battery as follows: WARNING: Never exceed the maxi- • Set your battery charger to deliver a maximum of 10 WARNING mum inflation pressure shown on the amperes. If your battery charger is automatic, charge sidewall of tire.

  • Page 23: Cutting Blades

    Battery Failures Some common causes for battery failure are: • incorrect initial activation • undercharging • overcharging • corroded connections • freezing These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s Maintaining warranty. Fuse Your Lawn One 20 AMP fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from Tractor damage caused by excessive amperage. If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It can be found under the hood mounted behind the dash panel on the right side. WARNING: Always use a fuse with the Figure 6-6 same amperage capacity for replace- ment.

  • Page 24: Inch Deck

    Changing the Deck Belt Idler pulleys WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unin- tended starting before removing the Maintaining belt. All belt on your tractor are subject to wear and should be Your Lawn replaced if any signs of wear are present.

  • Page 25: Changing The Transmission Drive Belts

    Changing the Transmission Drive Belt NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. air/impact wrench) in order to change the tractor’s drive belt. See an authorized ervice Dealer to have your drive belt replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service Manual.

  • Page 26: Off-Season Storage/Attachments

    Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 6: Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage & MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 19 of Specifications section of the Engine Operator/Owner this manual before storing for an extended period. Manual for proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.

  • Page 27: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before at- tempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 28: Trouble Shooting

    Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO engaged. 1. Place PTO knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). 2. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the owner’s instructions furnished with the Warranty unit, and which have not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident...

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge from the website listed on page 2 of this manual. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready. These can be found on the model plate located under the seat. Refer to page 2 for more information regarding locating your model and serial numbers.

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