MTD 760 Series Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPER roR's Automatic Lawn Tractor m Moclel Series 760 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-06297 (November 2 2, 2010)
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Page 2: Customer Support
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
Important SafeOperation 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... - Page 4 12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact orthrown o bject injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over 13. Stop t heblade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads a nd while notcutting g rass.
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Page 5: Safe Handling Of Gasoline
Children Service Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the SafeHandlingof 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
Periodically check to make sure the blades come to Do not modify engine complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way. -
Page 7: Safety Symbols
SafetySymbols 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. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate DANGER--... - Page 8 or a corner of a building.,. or a fence post "o 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
- Page 9 MTD LLC reserves the right to change product battery terminal (-) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-1. specifications,...
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Page 10: Attaching The Steering Wheel
Attaching The DashCollar purposes only, must be removed and discarded If the tractor's dash collar did not come attached from the ARNING! The shipping brace, used for packaging before operating your riding mower. factory, the screws for attaching it can be found in either side of the dash console. - Page 11 Tire Pressure Attaching The Seat If the seat for your tractor was not attached at the factory, follow the applicable instructions below to attach circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should maintained ARNING! at all times. Never exceed the maximum Maximum tire pressure under any NOTE: For shipping...
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Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Speed Control & Parking Brake Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Throttle/Choke Lever Ignition Switch Module Shift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Deck Lift Lever Figure 4=1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages. - Page 13 Throttle/Choke Control Lever unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the i_ll WARNING! Never leave a running machine into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and remove key to prevent...
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Page 14: Speed Control Lever
$hift Lever SpeedControl Lever The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has The speed control lever, located on the left side of three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE.The brake the tractor's dash console, allows you to regulate pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion... -
Page 15: Operation
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 cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,... -
Page 16: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine DrivingTheTractor WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was and sudden stops. WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the designed for your safety and protection. WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in... -
Page 17: Driving On Slopes
Place speed control lever in desired position. Mowing Place shift lever in either FORWARD or REVERSE,and follow normal operating procedures. thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, Driving OnSlopes children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine i_li WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a while it is in operation. -
Page 18: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments Air Cleaner Maintenance Service the air cleaner element as instructed in the Engine WARNING! Before performing any maintenance 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... -
Page 19: Cleaning The Engineanddeck
To level the deck from front to rear: CleaningBattery Tighten the lock nut to raise the front of the deck; Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If necessary, scrape the Loosen the lock nut to lower the front of the deck. - Page 20 SeatAdjustment can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. See an authorized MTD Service Dealer to have your Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat brakes properly adjusted. adjustment instructions.
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Page 21: Maintenance Schedule
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. iMPORTANT:... -
Page 22: Cutting Deckremoval
Service Cutting DeckRemoval To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Bow-Tie 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 23 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. vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's AUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on a engine when jump...
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Page 24: Cutting Blades
Cutting Blades WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade. WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for cracks or damage, especially after you've struck a foreign... -
Page 25: Changingthe Deckbelt
(i.e. air/impact wrench) in order to change the tractor's drive belt. ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and See an authorized MTD Service Dealer to have your drive belt ground against the engine to prevent unintended replaced or phone Customer... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade engaged. 1. Place knob (or lever)in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect w,re to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. -
Page 27: Replacement Parts
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. NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com... -
Page 28: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The followingattachmentsand accessoriesare compatiblefor ModelSeries700 LawnTractors.See the retailerfrom whichyou purchased yourtractor,an authorizedMTDService Dealeror phone(800) 800-7310for informationregardingpriceand availability. tilleror plow). Useof this type of equipmentWILLvoid thetractor'swarranty. AUTION: Model S eries700 LawnTractorsare NOTdesignedfor use with anytype of ground-engaging attachments (e,g, 0EM-190-607 DeluxeTractorSunshade 0EM-190-183... - Page 30 FEDERAL and/or C ALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmental P rotectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006 andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines mustbe designed,built and equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smog standards(in otherstates, 1997andlater modelyear equipmentmustbe designed,built, and equippedto meet the U.S.
- Page 31 WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermainte- nancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part. That notwithstanding, a ny adjustmentof a component t hat hasa factory installed, andproperlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdevice is still eligible for warrantycoverage.
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Page 32: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...
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