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Summary of Contents for 980 series

Page 1: ...actices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty OPER roR s L Self Propelled Mower m Model Series 980 MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo 769 03674 November19 2007 ...

Page 2: ...ge 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 s...

Page 3: ...ion piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times This machine has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose 4 Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should ...

Page 4: ...nning Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result If situations occur which are no...

Page 5: ...ounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear glo...

Page 6: ...engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 AverageUsefulLife According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 140 hours of operation At the end of the Average Useful Life buy a new machine or have the machine inspected...

Page 7: ...fely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury Operate riding mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate walk behind mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes ...

Page 8: ...ower handle Make sure that each carriage bolt is seated properly in the handle 2 Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of lower handle a Remove hairpin clip from this hole Using a pair of pliers insert hairpin clip into the hole on pin closest to the bracket See Fig 3 2 Repeat on other side 3 Figure 3 2 J b Inserta carriage bolt from the hardware pack into the upper hole on the hand...

Page 9: ...pegs on cable ties into the holes on the lower handle Pull cable ties tight and cut off the extra GrassCatcher The mower was shipped with the mulching baffle installed on the unit For bagging purposes you will have to attach the grass bag and its adapter in place of the mulching baffle 1 Remove three wing nuts holding the mulching baffle in place and remove from unit See Fig 3 4 Figure 3 4 Figure ...

Page 10: ...in smaller holes to allow casters to rotate freely for turning DriveControl The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt You will have to adjust the drive control if any of the following happens 1 The mower does not propel itself with the drive control engaged 2 The mower s drive wheels hesitate with the drive control engaged I...

Page 11: ...ection to attach the side discharge chute _1 ARNING Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck Refer to warning label on the unit Cutting HeightAdjustmentLever The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel To adjust the cutting height refer to the Assembly Set Up section DriveControl The drive control is located on the upper handle Squeeze the drive con...

Page 12: ...r damage before restarting and operating Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an indication of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired UsingasMulcher For mulching grass remove the grass catcher and the side discharge chute from the mower For effective mulching do not cut wet grass If the grass has been allowed to grow in excessof four inches mulching is not recommende...

Page 13: ... of the grass catcher adapter door at least once a season with light oil to prevent rust See Fig 6 1 4 The transmission is pre lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication 5 Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication DeckCare Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build up of grass clippings or...

Page 14: ...efer to the engine manual Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation Remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area ReplacingRear...

Page 15: ... engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked Bottom or with part number faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position Make sure that the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges 6 Place blade bell support on the blad...

Page 16: ...evel low Air flow restricted Spark plug gap too close 9 Choke engine See engine manual 10 Replace fuse see Service Section 1 Connectand tighten spark plug boot 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Referto engine manual 6 Push CHOKE knob in Engine overheats 1 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 2 Clean area around and on top of...

Page 17: ...shooting Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1 Wheels not positioned correctly 1 Place all fourwheels in same height position if equipped with individual height adjusters 2 Dull blade 2 Sharpen or replace blade 17 ...

Page 18: ...2 ModelSeries 980 42 44 ____ 35 4O 37 19 18 34 31 17 32 27 39 28 29 3O ...

Page 19: ...t 25 x ID x 50 OD SIv Spcr 25mm x 1 375 x 440 Half Pulley Key 25mm x 2 62 OD Half Pulley Upper 25mm x 2 62 Ref No 25 26 27 28 29 3o 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4o 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 I Part Number 736 0277 736 0447 748 04082 736 0524B 710 1257 742 0741 710 0653 731 1828 754 0460 710 0895 664 0121 747 0940A 747 0939 747 0937 631 0071 726 0106 712 04063 731 1874 732 0819 726 0111 747 0965 736 301...

Page 20: ...ModelSeries 980 12 14 39 i 30 57 ...

Page 21: ... 510 ID x 70 OD SIv Bearing 504 ID x 830 OD Shlder Spacer 3851D x 715Lg Tap Screw 1 4 20 x 375 Ref No 29 682 7528 30 741 0324A 31 682 7526 32 618 0263A 33 734 1857 34 713 0453 35 638 0012 36 741 0522 37 782 0568 38 750 0151 39 710 1315 40 711 0835 41 750 0807 42 732 0832 43 732 0842 44 731 1901A 45 682 3053 46 682 3052 47 725 0157 48 710 1348 49 710 0260A 50 711 1146 51 712 0397 52 712 04063 53 72...

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Page 24: ...applicable manufactur er s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders havea separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized se...

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