User manual MTD 679

[. . . ] Operator's Manual Transmatic Lawn Tractors Model Series 660 thru 679 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P. O. [. . . ] · · · · Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade(s). Know location and function of all controls. Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before placing hands or feet near blade(s). before leaving operator's position, disengage blade(s), place the shift lever in neutral, engage brake lock, shut engine off and remove key. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL · 13 Gas And Oil Fill-up Check the oil level and add if necessary. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; however you must check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill. NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide. Operating The Lawn Tractor · · · Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent strain on the engine and to operate the cutting blades. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch-brake pedal, pressing outward on the speed control lever and moving to desired position. Use first speed position when operating the lawn tractor for the first time. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into motion. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the clutch-brake pedal. WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot. · Starting The Engine IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety · interlock system for your protection. The purpose of the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine from cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake pedal is depressed and the lift lever is in the BLADES STOP position. In addition, the lift lever must be in the BLADES STOP position when the unit is put into reverse or the engine will shut off. If the operator leaves the seat with the lift lever engaged and/or without setting the parking brake, the engine will shut off. WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning because it is a safety device, designed for protection. · · · · · Place the lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the parking brake. Set the throttle control in the FAST position. Pull out the choke control (a warm engine may not require choking). [. . . ] Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damages. Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or component failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts. [. . . ]