MTD 769-11837A, Operator'S Manual

2. 

Install the deck chute (b) into the deck 

discharge opening on the deck. The rear of 

the chute (b) should be under the tab (f) on 

the rear deck bracket (g). The studs (c) on the 

deck surface will fit through the holes on 

the upper portion of the deck chute (b). 

The small tab (d) on the deck lip area will 

fit through the square cutout on the lower 

portion of the deck chute (b). See Figure 2-9.
Note: Make certain that the upper-rear 

portion of deck chute (b) is depressing the 

safety switch (e) located on the deck surface 

and under the tab (f) on the rear deck 

bracket (g). The engine will not start without 

the deck chute (b) properly in place.

3. 

Secure the deck chute (b) by tightening 

the wing knobs (a) removed in step 1. See 

Figure 2-9.

Installing the Mulch Plug (If equipped)

 WARNING

Never operate this riding mower without either the mulch 
plug or deck chute installed.

1. 

Remove the wing knobs (a) installed on 

the mowing deck and retain for later 

installation. See Figure 2-10.

(a)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

Figure 2-10

2. 

Install the mulch plug (b) into the deck 

discharge opening on the deck. The rear of 

the mulch plug (b) should be under the tab (f) 

on the rear deck bracket (g). The studs (c) on 

the deck surface will fit through the holes 

on the upper portion of the mulch plug (b). 

The small tab (d) on the deck lip area will 

fit through the square cutout on the lower 

portion of the mulch plug (b). See Figure 2-10.
Note: Make certain that the upper-rear 

portion of mulch plug (b) is depressing the 

safety switch (e) located on the deck surface 

and under the tab (f) on the rear deck 

bracket (g). The engine will not start without 

the mulch plug (b) properly in place.

3. 

Secure the mulch plug (b) by tightening the 

wing knobs (a) removed in step 1.

Install the Rear Engine Cover (If equipped)

1. 

Remove the two factory installed hex 

screws (a) located on the rear engine cover (b). 

Retain the hex screws (a) for later instructions. 

See Figure 2-11.

(a)

(a)

(b)

Figure 2-11

2. 

Install the rear engine cover (b) by 

positioning it in place as shown in Figure 

2-11 Tip the rear engine cover (b) forward to 

fit it into the slots provided, then rotate it 

backwards to align the mounting holes.

3. 

Secure the rear engine cover (b) with the 

two hex screws (a) removed in Step 1. Do 

not over-tighten.

Installing the Hitch Plate

1. 

Slide the hitch plate (a) in between the 

frame (b) and the rear cover (c) on your rider. 

See Figure 2-12.

(a)

(d)

(c)

(b)

(d)

Figure 2-12

2. 

When the holes in the hitch plate (a) and the 

frame (b) are aligned, install the two hex screws 

(d) up through the frame (b) and into the hitch 

plate (a). See Figure 2-12.

3. 

Securely tighten the hex screws (d).

Installing the Bumper (If equipped)

1. 

Remove the two screws (a) as shown in 

Figure 2-13.

(a)

(a)

(b)

Figure 2-13

2. 

Position the bumper (b) over the mounting 

holes and secure using the screws (a) 

removed in Step 1. See Figure 2-13.

Connecting the Battery Cables

 WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning: Battery posts, terminals, 

and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, 

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer 

and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling

 CAUTION

When attaching battery cables, always connect the 
POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the 
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.

For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your 

equipment may have been left disconnected from 

the terminals at the factory. To connect the battery 

cables, proceed as follows:
Note: The positive battery terminal is marked POS. 

(+). The negative battery terminal is marked NEG. (–).
1. 

Remove the factory installed hex bolts (a)

and sems nuts (b) located on the end of the 

wiring harness. Retain the hardware for later 

instructions. See Figure 2-14.

(a)

(a)

(b)

(b)

(c)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

Figure 2-14