MTD 807, Operator'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content

Page

Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3

Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 7

Tractor Set-up ................................................................................................... 8

Know Your Garden Tractor................................................................................ 10

Operating Your Garden Tractor ......................................................................... 13

Making Adjustments .......................................................................................... 16

Maintaining Your Garden Tractor ...................................................................... 19

Service .............................................................................................................. 20

Off-Season Storage .......................................................................................... 25

Attachments & Accessories............................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 26

Models 807 & 808 Parts List .............................................................................. 28

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the 
unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. 

Before you start assembling your new equipment

, please locate the model plate on the equipment 

and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very 
important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer. 

•You can locate the model number by looking beneath the seat. A sample model plate is explained below. 

For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.

ENGINE INFORMATION

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 unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of 
this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. 

Call 

1- (330) 220-4MTD

 (4683) or 

1- (800) 800-7310 

to reach a Customer Support representative. Please 

have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this 
information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call .

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

www.mtdproducts.com

MTD  LLC
P. O. BOX  361131
CLEVELAND,OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com