Tire Pressure - MTD 770 Operator's Manual

Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE:
Some models are shipped with the battery
cables already connected.
NOTE:
The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber
boot covers the terminal to help protect it from
corrosion.
• Remove the hex bolt and hex nut from the negative
cable.
• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut.
• Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 3.
Hex Nut
Figure 3
NOTE:
If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 23 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
Rubber
Boot
Hold Down Rod
Hex Bolt
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of 1-1/2 gallons. Do not overfill.
WARNING:
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manufacturer's Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions
carefully.

Tire Pressure

WARNING:
any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times.
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for
the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
9
Use extreme care when
hot or running. Extinguish
Maximum tire pressure under