Operation - MTD 770 series Operator's Manual

Operation
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH
• GOUP AND DOWNSLOPES,NOT ACROSS.
• AVOIDSUDDENTURNS.
• DONOT OPERATETHE UNIT WHERE IT COULDSLIP
ORTIP.
• IF MACHINESTOPSGOINGUPHILL, STOP BLADE(S)
AND BACK DOWNHILLSLOWLY.
• KEEPSAFETYDEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,
AND SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACEAND WORKING.
• REMOVEOBJECTSTHAT COULDBE THROWN
BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOWLOCATION AND FUNCTIONOF ALL CONTROLS.
• BESURE BLADE(S)AND ENGINEARE STOPPED
BEFOREPLACINGHANDS ORFEET NEARBLADE(S).
• BEFORELEAVINGOPERATOR'S POSITION,
DISENGAGE BLADE(S), ENGAGEPARKINGBRAKE,
SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Safetyinterlock Switches
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This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized
MTD service dealer.
The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the seat before engaging the parking brake.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the
engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking
brake is engaged.
Models without ReverseCautionMode
The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the shift lever in Reverse.
Models with ReverseCautionMode
With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the shift lever in Reverse.
WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
Reverse Caution Mode
(Models equipped withignition switch module)
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch
module allows the tractor to maneuver in reverse with the blades
(PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT:
Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
Tousethe REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed in the Operation section of
this manual.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSECAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key
switch module. See Figure 5-1.
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Indicator
Light
REVERSEPUSH
BUTTON ==d_
Reverse
Push
Button
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
=Normal
Driving
Mode
Stop
position
Start
position
Figure 5-1
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