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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor m Model Series 790 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-03482A (March5, 2007)
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Page 2: Record Product Information
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 • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
ImportantSafeOperation 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 injury. - 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: General Service
Children Use only an approved gasoline container. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck Tragic accidents ca n occur if the operator is not alert to the or trailer bed with a plastic linen Always place presence of children. Children are often attracted to the... - Page 6 Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent Notice Regarding Emissions intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's...
- Page 7 or a corner of a building... or a fence post 'FOld aloe.. _, . - .. Zy2otte dlioo "t| _ SOots a 15Os ¢N 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely, WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower...
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Page 8: Assembly And Setup
• brake before removing the shipping brace. Refer to to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product the Controls and Features section for instructions specifications, designs and equipment without... -
Page 9: Attaching The Steering Wheel
To install: Attaching The Steering Wheel Carefully pivot the tractor hood forward. If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering Remove the four screws from the underside of the hood wheel, beneath the steering... -
Page 10: Knob Adjustment Seat
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two hex Quick Adjustment Seat screws on the bottom of the seat. Slide the seat forward NOTE: If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat backward as desired. Retighten the two screws. -
Page 11: Tire Pressure
IMPORTANT:Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the Mulch Plug (if equipped) engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before On tractor models so equipped, a mulch plug can be found operating. Be careful not to overfill. within the cutting deck's discharge opening. -
Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Throttle/Choke Lever Ignition Switch Module Speed Control 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. before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions may result in personal... -
Page 13: Throttlecontrol Lever
ThrottleControl Lever Ignition Switch The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. - Page 14 DeckLift Lever Place the speed control lever in the Cutting Speed, or slower, position when mowing. Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used to IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel change the height of the cutting deck.
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Page 15: Operation
Contact an authorized switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-1. MTD service dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting... - Page 16 Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be Engage the tractor's parking brake. driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. Activate the choke control. Always look down and behind before and while backing to Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
- Page 17 Models without ReverseCautionMode: The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing brake pedal. The PTO (blade engage) lever must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling in reverse, and Set the parking brake by fully depressing the brake pedal if the operator leaves the seat.
- Page 18 Mulching MovingTheTractorManually Select models come equipped with a mulch kit which Yourtractor'stransmissionis equippedwith a hydrostaticrelief incorporates special blades, already standard on the tractor, in a valvefor occasionswhenit is necessaryto movethe tractor process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath manually.Activatingthis valveforcesthe fluid in the transmission cutting deck.
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Page 19: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments IMPORTANT: Maintenance Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit for information regarding the quantity WARNING: Before performing any maintenance proper viscosity of motor oil. repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral Air Cleaner position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove... -
Page 20: Deckwash System
DeckWash System Battery A hex plug can be found on your tractor's deck surface. See Fig. 6-2. The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked. This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used as part of a separately-available deck wash system. - Page 21 See an authorized MTD Service Dealer to have your brakes properly adjusted. SECTION 6 -- MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS...
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Page 22: Maintenance Schedule
MaintenanceSchedule Before Prior Every Every Every Every Each use lOHours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100Hours to Storing CleanHood/Dash Louvers Check EngineOil Level V'" V'" Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or DamagedParts V"" CleanandRe-oilAir Filter'sFoamPredeaner V"" Replace Air Filter Element ChangeEngineOiland Replace Oil Filter CleanBattery Terminals _"... -
Page 23: Cutting Deck Removal
Service Cutting Deck Removal NOTE: Models equipped with a 38-inch deck have one deck idler pulley. Models equipped with a 42- and 46-inch deck have two deck idler pulleys. To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage... - Page 24 Tires Charging WARNING! Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge the battery in a well pressure shown on the sidewall of tire. WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
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Page 25: 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 26 (i.e. air/impact wrench) in order to change the tractor's drive belt. See an authorized MTD Service Dealer to have your drive belt replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service Manual.
- Page 27 42-inch Deck Engine Pulley © Deck Idler Pulleys Figure 7-8 46-inch Deck © © Idler Pulleys Belt Cover Figure 7-9 SECTION 7 -- SERVICE...
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Page 28: 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 wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tankempty, or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. -
Page 29: 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 30: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories Thefollowingattachments and accessoriesare compatiblefor ModelSeries700 Hydrostatic LawnTractors.See the retailerfrom which youpurchasedyourtractor,an authorizedMTDService Dealeror phone (800) 800-7310 for informationregardingpriceand availability. attachments(e.g. tilleror plow). Useof this type of equipment W ILL voidthe tractor'swarranty. AUTION: Model S eries700 Hydrostatic LawnTractorsare NOTdesignedfor use with anytype of ground-engaging 0EM-190-118 46-inchDeckMulch Kit 0EM-190-679... - Page 31 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardandMTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your2007 lawn mower.In California,new lawnmowersmust be designed,built and equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc must warrantthe EECSon yourlawn mowerfor the periodof time listed below providedthere has beenno abuse, neglector impropermaintenanceof yourlawn mower. Your EECSmay includeparts such asthe carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves, canisters,filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,andother associatedemission-relatedcomponents.
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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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