MTD 760-770 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
10 se c t i O n 3— as s e M b l y & se t -up
Attaching The Seat
If the seat for your tractor was not attached at the factory, follow
the applicable instructions below to attach it.
NOTE: For shipping reasons, some seats are not attached at
the factory. If this is the case, free the seat from its shipping
position and remove the hex screw (or knob screw if applicable)
from the bottom of seat before proceeding with the following
instructions.
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with the two forward seat mount tabs fitting into the
provided grooves in the seat pivot bracket.
Slide the seat rearward and align the center mounting 2.
hole in the seat with the slot in the seat pan. Insert the hex
screw (or knob screw if applicable) previously removed. Do
not tighten at this point.
Adjust the seat to the optimal operator preferred location, 3.
this may mean actually sitting in the seat to decide what
feels best to the operator. Keep in mind the operator needs
to be able to fully operate all pedals comfortably while
sitting back in the seat.
Tighten the hex screw (or knob screw if applicable) at this time.4.
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the hex screw (or 5.
knob screw if applicable) on the bottom of the seat. Slide
the seat forward or backward as desired. Retighten the hex
screw (or knob screw if applicable). See Fig. 3-5.
Mulch Plug (if equipped)
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NOTE: 
manual for more detailed information.
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plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck, as show
in Fig. 3-6. This will allow the clippings to discharge out of the
discharge opening during operation.
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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.
Attaching The Steering Wheel
If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the
hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering
wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the
steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.
With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, 1.
place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
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steering wheel and secure with the hex bolt. See Fig. 3-3.
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wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.
Attaching The Dash Collar
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factory, the screws for attaching it can be found in either side of
the dash console. Remove the two screws from the console and
secure the dash collar as illustrated in Fig 3-4.
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