MTD 790 series User Manual

Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the
tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine
and when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also.
When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed. See Fig. 4-2.
IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
Ignition Switch
Your lawn tractor will have one of the following ignition switches.
Use Fig. 4-3 to identify which switch your machine utilizes and
follow these instructions for proper operation.
3-Position Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key
into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired. See
Fig. 4-3A. The engine will run with the headlights on.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3A.
4-Position Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key
into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired.
See Fig. 4-3B. The engine will run with the headlights off in
this position. To activate the headlights, turn the key one more
position to the left. The engine will continue to run with the
headlights on.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Fig. 4-3B.
Ignition Switch Module
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.
FAST
SLOW
CHOKE
Figure 4-2
A
B
C
Stop
Position
Normal
Mowing
Start
Position
On/Lights
On
Start
Reverse
Caution Mode
On/Lights
Start
Figure 4-3
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MTD 790 series Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	190 cc
Drive System	Rear-wheel drive
Deck Material	Steel
Starter Type	Recoil
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge Capability	Yes
Wheel Size	8 inches (rear)