Attaching The Steering Wheel; Attachingthe Seat - MTD 760 Series Operator's Manual

Attaching The Steering Wheel
If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the
hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering
wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry offthe
steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.
I. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward,
place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
2. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the
steering wheel and secure with the hex bolt. See Fig. 3-3.
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Figure 3-3
3. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering
wheel and push downward until it "clicks" into place.
Attaching The DashCollar
If the tractor's dash collar did not come attached from the
factory, the screws for attaching it can be found in either side of
the dash console. Remove the two screws from the console and
secure the dash collar as illustrated in Fig 3-4.
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Figure 3-4
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AttachingThe Seat
If the seat for your tractor was not attached at the factory, follow
the applicable instructions below to attach it.
NOTE: For shipping reasons, some seats are not attached at
the factory. If this is the case, free the seat from its shipping
position and remove the hex screw (or knob screw if applicable)
from the bottom of seat before proceeding with the following
instructions.
1. Position the seat facing forward over the seat pivot bracket,
with the two forward seat mount tabs fitting into the
provided grooves in the seat pivot bracket.
2. Slide the seat rearward and align the center mounting
hole in the seat with the slot in the seat pan. Insert the hex
screw (or knob screw if a pplica ble) previously removed. Do
not tighten at this point.
3. Adjust the seat to the optimal operator preferred location,
this may mean actually sitting in the seat to decide what
feels best to the operator. Keep in mind the operator needs
to be able to fully operate all pedals comfortably while
sitting back in the seat.
4. Tighten the hex screw (or knob screw if applicable) at this time.
5. To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the hex screw (or
knob screw if applicable) on the bottom of the seat. Slide
the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the hex
screw (or knob screw if applicable). See Fig. 3-5.
Knob Screw
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Hex
Adjust
Figure 3-5
Mulch Plug (ifequipped)
On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can be found
within the cutting deck's discharge opening.
NOTE: Refer to Mulching in the "Operation" section of this
manual for more detailed information.
If you'd prefer to operate the cutting deck without mulching,
simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic
wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow
the clippings to discharge out of the discharge opening during
operation. See Fig. 3-6.
SECTION 3-- ASSEMBLY & SET-UP