MTD 13AM762F765 User Manual

GeneralOperation:
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe
machineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe
placefor futureandregularreferenceandforordering
replacementparts.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhow to stopthemachineanddisengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsold to operate
this machine.Children14yearsold andovershould
readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand
safetyrubs in thismanualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedby aparent.
4. Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. To helpavoidbladecontactora thrownobiectiniury,
keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat bast
75 feetfromthemachinewhileit isinoperation.8top
machineifanyoneentersthe area.
6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentisto
beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,
andotherforeignobiectswhichcouldbepickedup
andthrownbytheblade(s).Thrownobiectscancause
seriouspersonaliniury.
7, Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof
materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe
like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall or
obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto
ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
8. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring
operationandwhile performingan adiustmentor
repairtoprotectyour eyes.Thrownobiectswhich
ricochetcan causeseriousiniurytothe eyes.
9. Wearsturdy,rough-sobdworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandiewelry
canbecaughtinmovabbparts. Neveroperatethis
machinein barefeetor sandals.
10.Beawareof themowerandattachmentdischarge
directionanddo notpoint it atanyone.Do notoperate
themowerwithoutthe dischargecoverorentiregrass
catcherin itsproperplace.
11.Do notputhandsor feetnearrotatingpartsor under
thecuttingdeck.Contactwiththe blade(s)can
amputatehandsandfeet.
12.Amissingor damageddischargecovercan cause
bladecontactor thrownobiectiniuries.
13.8toptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,
or roadsandwhilenot cuttinggrass.
14.Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearor crossing
roadways.Thismachineisnot intendedforuseon
anypublic roadway.
15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ-
enceof alcoholordrugs.
16.Mowonly in daylightor goodartificiallight.
17,Nevercarrypassengers.
18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverse.
Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore
andwhilebackingtoavoida back-overaccident.
19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine
smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationandexcessive
instructionswh ch. if
not followed,could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and followall
instructionsin this man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
d this power machine
to personswho read,
understand
and followthe warninas
and instructions
in this manual
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21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always
turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set
parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore
dismounting.
22.Useextracare whenloadingor unloadingthe
machineintoa trailerortruck.Thisunitshouldnot
bedrivenupor downramp(s),becausethe unit
couldtip over,causingseriouspersonaliniury.The
unitmustbepushedmanuallyonramp(s)toloador
unloadproperly.
23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea
burn.Do nottouch.
24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen-
ingsetc. wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled
fromtheunit,whichcouldresultinseriousiniury.
25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompbtelyandshift into neutralbefore
attemptingtostartengine.
26.Yourmachineis designedto cutnormalresidential
grassof aheightno morethan 10".Donotattemptto
mowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.,pasture)
or pilesof dry leaves.Drygrassor leavesmay
contacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe
mowerdeckpresentinga poten%lfire hazard.
27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor
thismachinebythe machinemanufacturer.Read,
understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith
theapprovedaccessoryor attachment.
28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60 yearsand
above,areinvolvedin a largepercentageofriding
mower-relatediniuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower
safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom
seriousiniury.
29.If situationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthis
manual,usecareandgoodiudgment.Contactyour
customerservicerepresentativeforassistance.
WARNING
This symbol points
speed. }
20.Dbengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine
andwaituntiltheblade(s)cometo acompletestop
beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,
uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or
makinganyadiustments.

MTD 13AM762F765 Specifications

General

Brand	MTD
Model	13AM762F765
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English