Operation - MTD 700 Series Owner's Manual

INCLINE ASSISTANCE BRAKE
When stopping on a hill, hold the incline assistance
brake lever back while you release the clutch-brake
pedal until the lawn tractor begins to move, then release
the lever. This lever permits smoother starts and clutch
engagement by holding the tractor during the brake
release/clutch engagement operation. See figure 10.
INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)
Interlock safety switches are located on the clutch-
brake pedal, the blade engagement lever and gear shift
lever.
Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal must
be depressed all the way and the blade engagement
lever must be in the disengaged position.
Before the unit can be shifted into reverse, the blade
engagement lever must be in the disengaged position.
LIFT LEVER
The lift lever is located on the right side of the unit. It
is used to raise and lower the cutting deck and other
attachments. Move the lever to the right, then forward
or backward to the desired position and release. See
figure 10.
NOTE
When using the snow thrower attach¬
ment, the lift lever is also used to
engage and disengage the spirals.
DECK LIFT INDICATOR
The deck lift indicator marks the position being used
for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position desired,
press the indicator lever outward, move it to the posi¬
tion immediately below the lift lever and release the in¬
dicator lever. See figure 10.
BLADE ENGAGEMENT LEVER
The blade engagement lever is located beside the right
fender. Move the lever forward to engage the blades.
Move it toward the rear of the unit to stop the blades
from turning.
The blade engagement lever itiust be in the disengaged
position before the engine can be started.
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the position for the lift lever which gives the
desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator
so that the lift lever can be returned to the same
position after it is raised.
2. Set the wheel height adjusters on the deck so that
the wheels are V4 to
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inch above the ground.
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CAUTION
1. Keep all shields in place.
2. Before leaving operator's position:
a. Shift transmission to neutral
b. Set parking brake
c. Disengage attachment clutch
d. Shutoff engine
e. Remove ignition key
3. Wait for all movement to stop before
servicing machine.
4. Keep people and pets a safe distance
away from machine.
5. Look to the rear before backing up.
TIRE PRESSURE
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For shipping purposes, the tires on your unit may
be over-inflated. Tire pressure should be reduced
before unit is put into operation. Recommended
operating tire pressure shouid be 10 p.s.i.
Check sidewall of tire for manufacturer's maximum
tire pressure. If this information does not appear on
your tire, maximum tire pressure under any cir¬
cumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should
be maintained on all tires.
STARTING THE ENGINE
K WHEEL ADJUSTER
Move the lever towards the wheel and set it in the
desired position. See figure 11.
NOTE
To open the hood, simply lift
up on both sides of the hood.
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