MTD 700 Series User Manual

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STEERING SHAFT
Lubricate steering shaft at least once a season wit i light
oil.
TRANSAXLE
The transaxle is lubricated and sealed at the fc.ctory
and does not require checking. If disassembled for any
reason, lubricate with 10 oz. of grease, part nimber
737-0148.
FRONT WHEELS
The front wheels are provided with grease fittings.
Lubricate at least once a season with automotive multi¬
purpose grease.
PIVOT POINTS
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least oice a
season.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING \
Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine be¬
fore performing any repairs or main¬
tenance.
CRANKCASE OIL
Check the oil level in the crankcase before each use
of the machine and after every five hours of opei ation.
Oil level should be maintained as instructed n the
separate engine manual.
After the first five hours of operating a new engine drain
the oil from the crankcase while engine is still hi)t and
refill crankcase with new oil; thereafter change :he oil
every 25 hours of operation. Refer to the e ngine
manual.
AIR CLEANER
Under normal operating conditions, the air cl saner,
located on top of the carburetor, must be serviced after
every ten hours of use. Under extremely dusty
operating conditions, the air cleaner must be serviced
after every hour of operation. To service the air cleaner,
refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
unit.
CLEANING ENGINE AND BLADE HOUSING
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly. Grass, leaves, and other dirt must not be
left to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine
or on any part of the machine.
Clean the underside of the blade housing afte' each
mowing.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is recom¬
mended at the start of each mowing season; check
engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specification.
CUTTING BLADES
A. Removal for Sharpening or Replacement
AC WARNING ^
Be sure to disconnect and ground
the spark plug wire and remove
ignition key before working on the
cutting blades to prevent accidental
engine starting. Protect hands by using
heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting
blades.
1. Remove the large bolt and lock washer which holds
the blade and adapter to the blade spindle.
2. Remove the blade and adapter from the spindle.
Be careful not to lose the key on the spindle.
3. if the blade or blade adapter needs replacing,
remove the two small bolts, lock washers and nuts
which hold the blade to the adapter.
B. Sharpening
Remove the cutting blade by following the directions
of the preceding section.
When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle
of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each
cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to
prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds,
may cause damage to the mower and could break,
causing personal injury.
The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on
a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the
heavy side until it balances evenly.
It is recommended that the blade
always be removed from the adapter
for the best test of balance.
C. R eassembly
Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter
to the unit, lubricate the spindle and the inner surface
of the blade adapter with light oil. Lubricating the bolt
holes, bolts and inner surface of the nuts with light oil
is also recommended. A 4 oz. plastic bottle of light oil
lubricant is available. Order part number 737-0170.
Engine oil may also be used.
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MTD 700 Series Specifications

General

Brand	MTD
Model	700 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English