MTD 700 Series User Manual

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CONTROLS
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is used to regulate the engine
speed. To get maximum efficiency from cuttirg, the
throttle should be in the FAST position when op(!rating
the mower. See figure 9.
Clutch-Brake
Pedal
Throttle
Control
Ammeter
Igrition
Svritch
Light Switch
Gear !>hift
Lev 2 r
FIGURE 9.—Models 704 and 714 Shown
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located on the dashboard and is
operated manually. Details for the choke operation are
covered in the separate engine manual packed with
your unit. See figure 9.
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the left side of the console
and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTR/,L and
REVERSE. See figure 9. The clutch-brake pede I must
be depressed and the lawn tractor must not b(! mov¬
ing when shifting gears. Do not force the shift lever.
Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line up the
shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to shift
gears.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever is located on the right tender.
It allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn
tractor. See figure 10. To select the ground speed,
depress clutch pedal. Push speed control lever outward
and move backward to slow lawn tractor, move forward
to increase speed. When desired speed has bf en ob¬
tained, release lever in that position. Whenevei clutch
is engaged, unit will automatically go to the ore-set
speed.
IGNITION SWITCH
Turn the key to the START position to start the engine.
When the engine is running, let the key returr to the
ON position. To stop the engine, turn the key to the left
to the OFF position and remove it to prevent acciden¬
tal starting. See figure 9.
LIGHT SWITCH
Push the light switch to turn on the lights. The lights
will only operate when the engine is running. See figure
9.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg¬
ing side when starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is run¬
ning in the fast position until the battery is completely
charged. With a fully charged battery or with the engine
idling, the ammeter will not show a charge. See figure 9.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the
lawn tractor. Depressing the clutch-brake pedal part
way disengages the clutch. Pressing the pedal all the
way down disengages the clutch and engages the disc
brake. See figure 9.
The clutch-brake pedal must be
depressed to start the engine.
PARKING BRAKE
The speed control lever is used to set the parking brake.
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal. Press the speed control lever outward and all
the way to the rear of the unit. Release the speed con¬
trol lever and the clutch-brake pedal.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal, press the speed control lever outward and move
to desired position. Release the speed control lever and
the clutch-brake pedal.
FIGURE 10.
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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