Engaging The Parking Brake; Setting The Cutting Height; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - MTD 760 Serie Manual De Operador

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Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
3.
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Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Figure 5-1.
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4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven
in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
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make sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
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activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
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position or STOP position.
b. The operator engages the parking brake by fully
depressing the clutch-brake pedal and holding it
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down while moving the speed control lever into the
PARK BRAKE position.

Engaging the Parking Brake

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To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it down with
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your foot.
2. Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the
parking brake position.
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3. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake
to engage.
To release the parking brake:
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1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed
control lever out of the parking brake position and into a
desired speed.
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Setting the Cutting Height

1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
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the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height
notches on the right side of the fender.
2. Adjust the deck wheels as instructed in the Assembly & Set-
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Up section earlier in this manual, if equipped, so that they
are between ¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground when
the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
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WARNING!
discharge opening of the cutting deck.
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NOTE: On models so equipped, the deck wheels are an anti-scalp
feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight
of the cutting deck. Refer to Leveling in the Maintenance section
of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various
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deck adjustments.
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The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain
Keep hands and feet away from the

Starting the Engine

WARNING!
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions in the
separate Engine Operator's manual included with this tractor.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After
the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON (or
Normal Mowing) position.
CAUTION:
Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing
so may cause damage to your engine's electric
starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place
the throttle control in the FAST position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the
tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the
engine to run poorly.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING!
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and
ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage. Repair the damage before
restarting and operating
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in
the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
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