MTD Gold 13AX795S004 User Manual

Printed In USA
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
OperatOr’s Manual
Form No. 769-10958
(August 28, 2015)
Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 2
Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 7
Controls & Operation .............................................11
Service .....................................................................15
Troubleshooting .................................................... 20
Parts/Warranty .............. See Separate Supplement
Table of Contents
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all
models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
Lawn Tractor

MTD Gold 13AX795S004 Specifications

General

Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Displacement	500 cc
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Engine Power	17.5 HP
Deck Material	Steel
Starter Type	Electric
Engine Type	Single cylinder
Cutting Height	1.25-3.75 inches
Cutting Positions	5
Cutting Width	46 inch

Summary

Operator Safety and General Operation

General Safe Operation Practices

Covers essential rules for safe operation, including clothing, awareness, and basic procedures.

Slope Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe operation on inclines, including angle limits and turning precautions.

Child and Bystander Safety

Service, Maintenance, and Emissions

Safe Gasoline Handling

Detailed safety instructions and precautions for handling gasoline to prevent fires and explosions.

Safety Symbol Identification

Operator's Manual Symbol

Rotating Blade Hazards

Warnings about rotating blades, including passenger restrictions and hand/foot safety.

Thrown Object Danger

Warning about objects being thrown by blades, causing personal injury.

Slope Operation Hazards

Tractor Assembly and Setup

Battery Cable and Shipping Brace Procedures

Steering Wheel and Seat Installation

Controls and Operation

Key Control Levers and Pedals

Ignition Switch and Safety Systems

Operation of ignition switch, safety interlocks, and reverse caution mode.

Deck Lift and PTO Engagement

Driving and Parking Procedures

Instructions for driving, stopping, engaging parking brake, and parking the tractor.

Mowing Operations and Blade Engagement

Engaging Cutting Blades

Procedures for engaging the PTO and cutting deck blades for mowing.

Mowing Techniques and Best Practices

Driving on Slopes Safely

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Engine Starting and Running Problems

Solutions for engine failure to start, erratic running, overheating, and rough idling.

Mower and Cut Quality Issues