Engaging The Parking Brake - MTD 760 Series Operator's Manual

Models without Reverse Caution Mode
• The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON)
position with the shift lever in Reverse.
Models with Reverse Caution Mode
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING
position, the engine will automatically shut off if the
PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved into the engaged
(ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse.
WARNING: Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock system
is malfunctioning. This system
was designed for your safety and
protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
WARNING: Use extreme caution
while operating the tractor in
the REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Always look down and behind
before and while backing. Do not
operate the tractor when children
or others are around. Stop the
tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key
switch module allows the tractor to be operated in
reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the
tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on page 16 under
Starting The Engine.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green)
position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow)
position of the key switch module. See Figure 12.
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange,
Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key
switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left
corner of the key switch module will be ON while
activated. See Figure 12.
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4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can
be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)
engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to make sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will
remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
b. The operator engages the parking brake by fully

Engaging the Parking Brake

To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it down
with your foot.
2. Move the speed control lever all the way down and
into the parking brake position.
3. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking
brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed
control lever out of the parking brake position and into
a desired speed.
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Figure 12
position or STOP position.
depressing the clutch-brake pedal and holding it
down while moving the speed control lever into the
PARK BRAKE position.
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WARNING
Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock
system is malfunction-
ing. This system was
designed for your
safety and protection.
Use extreme caution
while operating the
tractor in the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
Always look down and
behind before and
while backing. Do not
operate the tractor
when children or oth-
ers are around. Stop
the tractor immediately
if someone enters the
area.