MTD 700 Series User Manual

When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade
with the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with
part number) facing the ground when the mower is in
the operating position. Make certain key is in place on
the blade spindles.
Blade Mounting Torque
3/8" Dia. Bolt 375 in. lb. min., 450 in. lb. max.
5/16" Dia. Bolt 150 in. lb. min., 250 in. lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL nuts and bolts
must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
Blade Spindle Nuts
If disassembled for any reason, tighten the blade spin¬
dle nuts for the 22" blades to between 80 and 100 foot
pounds. Tighten the blade spindle nut for the smaller
center blade to between 40 and 45 foot pounds.
FUEL FILTER
Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel
filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or
discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter
through your engine authorized service dealer.
BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
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WARNING
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine. Block
the wheels of the unit.
NOTE
Figures 19 through 21 are shown
with the unit tipped up for clarity.
It is not necessary to tip the unit
to remove the belts.
Rear Drive Belt
1. Remove the two truss head screws which secure
the transmission cover.
2. Lift the transmission cover. Unplug the green safe¬
ty wire from beneath the transmission cover.
Remove transmission cover.
3. Push the idler pulley toward the right side of the
unit. Lift the belt over the idler pulley. See figure 18.
4. Remove the belt from the variable speed pulley.
5. Remove the two bolts whicli hold the shift lever
bracket to the frame on the left side of the unit.
Swing the bracket toward the right so the belt can
V be removed from the transmission pulley. See
figure 18.
6. Replace belt, and reassemble in reverse order.
FIGURE 18.
Front Drive Belt
1. To remove the front drive belt, first remove the rear
drive belt from the idler pulley and variable speed
pulley.
2. Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
3. Remove the hex bolts (belt keepers) from the
engine pulley belt guard. Refer to deck manual.
Make certain hex bolts are reassem¬
bled as shown in the spearate deck
manual.
4. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.
5. Remove the two bolts, lock washers and nuts on
each side of the frame which hold the engine pulley
belt guard to the frame. See figure 19.
FIGURE 19.
6. R emove the engine pulley belt guard by slipping
it back and to the right. See figure 20.
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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