Gasand Oil Fill-Up - MTD series 780 Operator's Manual

Gasand Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood. Do not overfill.
i_k WARNING! Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or
while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the tank. Fill tank to no more
than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion. See Fig. 3-5.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Service and check the engine oil as instructed in the separate
Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read
the instructions carefully.
Setting the DeckGaugeWheels (If Equipped)
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
I. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height
setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on the
righ t fender).
2. Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance
with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should
have between 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch clearance above the
ground as follows:
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the
surface, adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
b. Remove the gauge wheels by removing the lock
nuts and shoulder screws which secure them to the
deck. See Fig. 3-6.
Figure 3-6
Figure 3-7
c. Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height
setting.
d. Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge wheel)
into the index hole that leaves approximately
1/2-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this
manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
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