MTD 700 Series User Manual

3. Place speed control lever in high speed position.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control lever in desired position.
7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD or
REVERSE, and follow normal operating pro¬
cedures.
OPERATING THE CUTTING BLADES
The cutting blades may be engaged while the lawn trac¬
tor is moving or standing still. DO NOT engage the cut¬
ting blades abruptly as the sudden belt tension on the
pulley may cause the engine to stall.
Ac WARNING I
When the blade drive is engaged,
keep feet and hands away from the
discharge opening, the blades or
any part of the deck.
Move the blade engagement lever into the DISEN¬
GAGED position to disengage the blades.
NOTE
When the machine is used for other
than mowing operations, the blade
drive should be disengaged.
GRASS CATCHER Model 015 is available as optional
equipment for the lawn tractor with a 44" side discharge
deck.
WARNING
The mower should not be operated
without the entire grass catcher or
chute deflector in place.
NOTE
Under normal usage bag material is
subject to wear, and should be
checked periodically. Be sure any
replacement bag complies with the
mower manufacturer’s recommen¬
dations.
For replacement bags, use only fac¬
tory authorized replacement bag.
ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
The seat may be adjusted to one of two positions. Refer
to seat installation section of assembly instructions.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the last hole in the seat
spring to avoid interfering with the
fuel tank.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
There are two height positions for the steering wheel.
To adjust the height of the steering wheel, remove the
lock ring and clevis pin on the steering shaft. Place the
steering wheel in the position desired and secure with
lock ring and clevis pin. Refer to figure 2.
First, adjust the speed control lever by pushing the
clutch-brake pedal forward until the stop on the speed
control rod is against the running board rod. See figure
12. Have another person hold the pedal in this posi¬
tion as you make the following adjustment. Place the
speed control lever in parking brake position. Remove
the hairpin cotter and flat washer, and adjust the fer¬
rule on the rod so it is against the back end of the slot.
See figure 12. Replace the flat washer and hairpin
cotter.
Next, adjust the speed control link as follows to obtain
the correct neutral adjustment.
1. S tart the engine.
2. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL position.
3. Place the speed control lever in high speed
position.
4. Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then
slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park posi¬
tion). Hold the pedal in this position.
5. Turn the engine off.
6. After engine stops completely, release the clutch-
brake pedal.
7. Position speed control lever as follows.
A. 7-speed units—Place speed control lever in
second position.
B. 6-speed units—Place speed control lever be¬
tween first and second position (hold in this
position).
C. 4 and 5-speed units—Place speed control lever
in first position.
8. Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which
secures the speed control link to the variable speed
torque bracket assembly.
9. Push the clutch-brake pedal backward by hand as
far as it will go using light pressure. Hold it in this
position as you thread the speed control link in or
out of the ferrule until it lines up with the pin on
the variable speed torque bracket assembly.
10. S ecure speed control link to variable speed torque
bracket assembly with flat washer and cotter pin.
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MTD 700 Series Specifications

General

Turning Radius	18 inches
Engine Type	Single-cylinder
Drive Type	Rear-wheel drive
Tire Size (Front)	15x6.00-6
Tire Size (Rear)	20x10.00-8