MTD Zero-Turn User Manual

Important Safe Operation Practices • Assembly & Set-Up • Controls & Operation • Product Care
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. 769-11540B
(February 8, 2017)
Important Safe Operation Practices ..................... 2
Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 6
Controls & Operation .............................................. 9
Product Care ...........................................................15
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.
Zero-Turn Tractor
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MTD Zero-Turn Specifications

General

Brand	MTD
Model	Zero-Turn
Category	Tractor
Language	English

Summary

Important Safe Operation Practices

General Operation

Basic safety instructions for operating the tractor.

Safety Symbols

Understand and follow safety symbols for safe machine operation.

Slope Operation

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on slopes.

Assembly & Set-Up

Tractor Preparation

Initial steps to prepare the tractor for assembly and use.

Install Operator's Seat

Instructions for installing the operator's seat securely.

Connecting the Battery Cables

How to properly connect the tractor's battery cables.

Controls & Operation

Ignition Module

Explains the functions and positions of the ignition switch.

Drive Control Levers

Details on operating the zero-turn tractor's drive control levers.

Driving the Tractor

Guidance on how to safely drive the tractor forward and in reverse.

Product Care

Maintenance Schedule

A schedule outlining required maintenance tasks and intervals.

Changing the Engine Oil

Step-by-step guide for changing the engine oil.

Tractor Storage

Procedures for preparing the tractor for off-season storage.