Tractor Set-Up - MTD 760 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
starting the engine and operating the tractor. Refer to the separate engine manufacturer's Operator/Owner Manual
packed w th your tractor. Read nstruct ons carefu y.
Loose Parts
Figure
1
Packaged with this Operator's Manual you'll find:
• One Small Clamp (726-0354)
• One 1/4-20 x 1/2-inch Screw (710-0599)
• One Oil Drain Sleeve (731-1682A)
Store the clamp and screw in a convenient place. Both
will be necessary to properly secure your tractor's wire
harness should you choose to purchase a front-end
attachment for your lawn tractor. Refer to page 26 for a
table of available attachments and accessories.
Refer to page20 for information regarding the oil drain
sleeve and changing your engine oil.
Shipping BraceRemoval
_, WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's
engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set
the parking brake before removing the
shipping brace.
Locate the shipping brace and accompanying
warning tag found on the right side of the mower,
between the discharge chute and the cutting deck.
See Figure 2.
Attaching TheSteering Wheel
Tools RequiredForAssembly
(1) 1/2" socket wrench
1. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has
been packed within the steering wheel, beneath
steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering
wheel cap and remove the hardware.
2. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, place the steering wheel over the steering
shaft.
3. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over
the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See
Figure 1.
4. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the
steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks"
into place.
Warning Tag
Figure 2
While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING:
The shipping brace, used for
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding
mower.
WARNING:
The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the
proper operating position could result in
serious personal injury and/or property
damage.