MTD 700 Series User Manual

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27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good
operating condition, and keep safety dfivices
in place. Use guards as instructed in
operator’s manual.
28. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condi¬
tion.
29. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel
,tank inside a building where ignition sources
are present, such as hot water and space
heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allcw the
engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
30. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
31. The vehicle and attachments should be
stopped and inspected for damage after strik¬
ing a foreign object. The damage shot Id be
repaired before restarting and operating the
equipment.
32. Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
33. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed
as follows:
(1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
(2) Never make a cutting height adjustment
while engine is running if operator must
dismount to do so.
(3) Shut the engine off and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher.
(4) Check blade mounting bolts for proper
tightness at frequent intervals.
34. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear
or deterioration. For safety protection, replace
only with new bag meeting original equipment
specifications.
35. Look behind to make sure the area is clear
before placing the transmission in reverse
and continue looking behind while backing
up. Disengage blades before shifting into
reverse and backing up.
36. This unit should not be driven up a ramp onto
a trailer or truck under power, because the
unit could tip over, causing serious personal
injury. The unit must be pushed manually to
load properly.
NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS¬
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommenda¬
tions.
FIGURE 1.
ASSEMBLY
This owner’s manual covers various models of lawn
tractors. The units illustrated may vary slightly from
your unit. Follow the instructions which pertain to
your unit. Refer to the separate deck manual for all
information concerning the deck.
Contents of Hardware Pack:
(See Figure 1)
A (1) Steering Wheel Cap
B (1) Belleville Washer
C (1) Hex Nut 5/16-18 or 5/16-24 Thread
—D (1) Steering Bellow
E (2) Ignition Keys
F (1) Battery Cover
G (2) Battery Hold-Down Rods
H (2) Wing Nuts
I (1) Cable Tie
J (1) Clevis Pin 1" Long
K (1) Lock Ring
Hardware for Mounting the Seat (Not Shown)
(2) Hex Bolts and Lock Washers
Loose Parts in Carton:
(1) Battery Pack
(1) Steering Wheel
(1) Seat
(1) Deck
STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. For shipping purposes, the upper steering shaft is
pushed all the way down over the lower steering
shaft. Pull the upper steering shaft up. The holes
in the shaft provide steering wheel height adjust¬
ment. When securing the two halves of the steer¬
ing shaft, select one of the two lower holes in the
upper shaft as shown. Do not use the two upper
holes. Secure with clevis pin (I) and lock ring (K).
See figure 2.
FIGURE 2.—Models 704 and 714 Shown
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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