Customer Support
Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Customer Support Department.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of
this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com
◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683
See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at
www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter
◊
Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019
Thank you for purchasing a lawn tractor manufactured by MTD.
It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance
when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.
It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and
maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other
persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the
recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent
product information available at the time of printing. Review
this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,
its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s
Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated
in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD
reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and
equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish
the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be
found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,
phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us
directly. MTD’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website
address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want
to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to
right
and
left
side of the
machine are observed from the operating position
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related
issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications,
warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your
machine, for more information.
Thank You
Record Product Information
Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please
locate the model plate on the equipment and record the
information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the
model plate by
looking beneath the seat.
This information will
be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site,
Customer Support Department, or with a local authorized service
dealer.
M
odel
N
uMber
S
erial
N
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To The Owner
1
2
Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3
Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 9
Controls & Features ................................................12
Operation ................................................................15
Maintenance & Adjustment .................................18
Service .................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting .................................................... 26
Replacement Parts ................................................ 27
Attachments & Accessories .................................. 28
Emission Control Statement ................................. 30
Warranty ................................................................ 32
Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for series 780
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