Operation; Choke Control - MTD Series 760-770 Owner's Manual

Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the left side
of the tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the
speed of the engine and, on some models, when
pushed all the way forward, the choke control
also. When set in a given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed.
IMPORTANT:
When operating the tractor with
the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the
throttle lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position.

Choke Control

On some models, moving the throttle lever all the
way forward activates the engine's choke control.
On all other models, the choke control can be
found on the dash panel and is activated by pulling
the knob outward. Activating the choke control
closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine. Refer to Starting The Engine
in the Operation section of this manual for detailed
starting instructions.
Ignition Switch
Your new lawn tractor will have one of the following ignition
switches. Use Fig. 4-3 to identify which switch your machine
utilizes and follow these instructions for proper operation.
3-Position Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key
into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired. See
Figure 4-2A. The engine will run with the headlights on.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Figure 4-2A.
4-Position Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key
into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired.
See Figure 4-2B. The engine will run with the headlights off in
this position. To activate the headlights, turn the key one more
position to the left. The engine will continue to run with the
headlights on.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Figure 4-2B.
Ignition Switch Module
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the
NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The
headlights will be activated in the Normal (and Reverse Caution
Modes).
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Figure 4-2C.
WARNING!
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
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IMPORTANT:
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety
Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation
section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the
Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
On/Lights
A
Off
B
Off
C
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
Stop
position
Figure 4-2
Start
On/Lights
On
Start
Reverse
Push
Button
Normal
Driving
Mode
Start
position