MTD 760-770 Manual Do Utilizador

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the 
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3B.

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 Fig. 4-3C.

Never leave a running machine 

unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever 
into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine 
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

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.

The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn 
tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal 
part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds 
(Refer to Speed Control Lever). Depress the pedal all the way down 
to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete 
stop.
NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to 
Safety Interlock Switches in the Operation section of this manual.

To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake pedal. 
Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the 
parking brake position. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow 
the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal and 
move the speed control lever out of the notches to the desired 
position. Release the speed control lever and the clutch-brake 
pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the 
seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically 
shut off.

The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has 
three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake 
pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion 
when the moving shift lever. See Fig. 4-4.

Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in 

serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

The speed control lever, located on the left side of 
the tractor’s dash console, allows you to regulate 
the ground speed of the lawn tractor. To use, 
depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the lever 
out of the parking brake notch and forward to 
increase the tractor’s ground speed. When a desired 
speed has been reached, release the lever into an 
appropriate notch to maintain that speed. 
To slow the tractor’s ground speed, depress the 
clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control 
lever rearward and release it into a notch. 
NOTE: Lawn tractors vary by model and are 
available with either a 6- or 7-speed control lever.

Found on the tractor’s right fender, the PTO (blade 
engage) lever is used to engage power to the cutting 
deck or other (separately available) attachments. 
To operate, move the lever all the way forward. 
Moving the lever all the way rearward into the PTO 
OFF position disengages power to the cutting deck/ 
attachment. 
NOTE: The PTO (blade engage) lever must be in the 
disengaged (PTO OFF) position when starting the 
engine.

Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever 
is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To 
use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch 
best suited for your application.