MTD 760-770 Lawn Mower User Manual


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Maintenance
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position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine

maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the Engine
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instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
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Manual. To drain the oil, proceed as follows:
Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick from the oil 1.
fill tube.
Snap the small end of oil drain sleeve onto the oil sump. 2.
See Fig. 6-1.
Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable container 3.
with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
Service oil filter 4. (if so equipped) as instructed in the separate
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finished draining.
Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in the 5.
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NOTE: 
your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper
viscosity of motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air cleaner
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packed with your unit.
Spark Plug
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a
season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start
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Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Lubrication
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into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine
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Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake
and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a
season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose
grease before re-installing them.
Front Axles
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grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of
tractor operation.
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot
be checked.
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and 
free of corrosive build-up.
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat 
of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive 
terminal to prevent shorting.
If removing the battery for any reason,
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wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
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alternating system.
Maintenance & Adjustments
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