Making Adjustments - MTD 807 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
avoid discharge of materials toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a
mulch kit or grass collector is installed.
• For best results it is recommended that the first two
laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the
center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction
to throw the discharge to the outside for the
balance of cutting. This will give a better
appearance to the lawn.
• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites
weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
• Mowing should always be done with the engine at
full throttle.
• Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go
back over the cut area a second time to get a clean
cut.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds
and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to
mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades
when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 24 of this
manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the operator's
manual.
WARNING:
wire(s) and ground against the engine before
performing any
maintenance.
Parking Brake Adjustment
WARNING:
brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral
position, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when
the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the
tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake
applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake
disc can be found on the right side of the transmission
in the rear of the tractor.
Plan your mowing pattern to
Never attempt to make any
Disconnect the spark plug
adjustments, repairs or
Never attempt to adjust the
Mulching
On models so equipped, the mulch kit is packed
separately within the tractor's crate. Observe the
instructions included with the mulch kit for the best
results when mulching.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the
left, then place it in the notch best suited for your
application. Refer to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in
this section.
Operating the Headlights
To turn the tractor's headlights on:
• Start the engine following the instructions earlier in
this section.
• Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the
On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to
Figure 6.
To turn the tractor's headlights off:
• Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the
engine running) or the Off position (to shut the
engine off). Refer to Figure 6.
NOTE:
Never move the key into the Start position
while the engine is running. Doing so may cause
damage to your engine's electric starter.
Adjust if necessary as follows:
• Looking at the transmission from the right side of
the tractor, locate the compression spring and
brake disc.
• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on
the right side of the brake assembly.
• Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the
brake disc and the brake puck at .011".
• Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.
Seat Adjustment
WARNING:
make sure the seat is engaged in the seat
stop, stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until fully engaged into stop.
Quick-adjust Seat
To adjust the position of the seat on models equipped
with a seat adjustment lever, move the lever to the left
and slide the seat forward or rearward. Make sure seat
is locked into position before operating the tractor.
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Before operating this machine,