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MTD 760 Operator's Manual

MTD 760 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Automatic Lawn Tractor — Model Series 760
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-09208
(November 18, 2013)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Automatic Lawn Tractor — Model Series 760 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts..com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write to MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices 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 attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Slope Operation A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
  • Page 5 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway do not stop within the this time frame, your machine engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD with factory setting of engine governor. Service Dealer.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER—...
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  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative specifications, designs and equipment without notice and battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut.
  • Page 10 WARNING! The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower. WARNING! The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
  • Page 11 Tire Pressure Select desired position for the seat, and secure with the hex screw removed earlier (d in Figure 3-6). WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Throttle/Choke Lever Speed Control & Parking Brake Lever Ignition Switch Module Clutch/Brake Pedal Shift Lever Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine.

  • Page 13: Parking Brake

    Throttle/Choke Control Lever Parking Brake The throttle control lever is located on the left side To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake pedal. of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the speed of the engine and when pushed all the way parking brake position.
  • Page 14 Speed Control Lever The speed control lever, located on the left side of the tractor’s dash console, allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn tractor. To use, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the lever out of the parking brake notch and forward to increase the tractor’s ground speed.

  • Page 15: Operation

    This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized MTD service dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from...

  • Page 16: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine Driving The Tractor WARNING! WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was and sudden stops. designed for your safety and protection. WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake NOTE: Refer to the Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions in the...

  • Page 17: Engaging The Blades

    Mowing Place speed control lever in desired position. Place shift lever in either FORWARD or REVERSE, and follow WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a normal operating procedures. thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, Driving On Slopes children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.

  • Page 18: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Air Cleaner Service the air cleaner element as instructed in the Engine WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit. repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove Spark Plug key to prevent unintended starting.
  • Page 19 Cleaning Battery Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If necessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

  • Page 20: Parking Brake Adjustment

    NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features 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 without notice and without incurring obligation.

  • Page 21: Service

    Service Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Bow-Tie Pin Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.
  • Page 22 Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of the jumper battery. Make the final connection on the engine block of the tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part to assure a good connection. CAUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e.

  • Page 23: Cutting Blades

    Cutting Blades To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30° angle.

  • Page 24: Service Dealer

    (i.e. air/impact wrench) in order to change the tractor’s drive belt. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts. See an authorized MTD Service Dealer to have your drive belt To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows: replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service Manual.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade engaged. 1. Place knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.

  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features 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 without notice and without incurring obligation.

  • Page 27: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Model Series 700 Lawn Tractors. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized MTD Service Dealer or phone (800) 800-7310 for information regarding price and availability.
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  • Page 30: Emission Control Statement

    Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below.
  • Page 31 The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United one- year warranty. States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products...

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