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Summary of Contents for 970 Series

Page 1: ...plicable 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...

Page 2: ...ees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your...

Page 3: ...ion and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks wire bones toys and other...

Page 4: ...DO NOT Do not mow near drop offs ditches or emb_ nkments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge Do not mow on wet grass Reduc...

Page 5: ...Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor se_ing or overspeed the engine Excessive engine speeds are dangerous WARNING YOUR RESPONSIB...

Page 6: ...7310 Before you calI make sure that you have b th your model and serial number ready By having the model and serial number ready you help the Customer Support Representative give you faster service To...

Page 7: ...elpful Motor Oil Fresh Gasoline IMPORTANT This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual befo...

Page 8: ...4 Raise complete handle assembly until it clicks into place Make sure not to kinkthe control cables Handle Assembly Step 7 Attach control cables to handle with pull ties found on the handle Step 8 Squ...

Page 9: ...safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control is located on the left side of the upper handle It...

Page 10: ...ipped with the cutting height in the lowest position Adjust the cutting height as follows The cutting height adjustment lever is located _bove the left rear wheel To adjust the cutting height pull the...

Page 11: ...of the battery pack lead Always plug charger lead 2 into battery pack lead before inserting battery charger plug into 120 volt standard household outlet See Figure 8 After charging disconnect battery...

Page 12: ...TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade _ WARNING The blade continues tc rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER B...

Page 13: ...move wing nuts holding mulching baffle or side discharge chute in place Then remove plug or discharge chute I Step 2 Replace with bagging adapter Attach using wing nuts Be sure that inner lip of attac...

Page 14: ...ings will fall out See Figure 9 When replacing your grassbag be sure the top of the bag rests on the wire support between the handles Figure 9 SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS CLIPPIN iS This mower can also side...

Page 15: ...of the lower handle is facing forward See Figure 10 Reassemble placing the bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle...

Page 16: ...nd e may not be in a comfortable position You can adjust the handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel Follow engine manual for lubrication instructior s SHIFT LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMEN1 Periodic adju...

Page 17: ...o prevent a buildup of grass clippings leaves dirt or other matter If this debris is allowed to accumulate it will invite rust and corrosion and may prevent proper mulching discharge or bagging The de...

Page 18: ...k causing personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a r_und shaft screwdriver Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly It is recommended that the bade always be remov...

Page 19: ...6 Move rear height adjuster to the sixth position Step 7 Using a 3 8 socket remove three hex screws holding the baffle to the deck HexScrew Hex Scre_ Hex Screw Step 8 Pivot baffle towards the rear of...

Page 20: ...ot on the id er bracket Step 19 Tighten the Idler Pulley bolt and Locknut 112turn using two 7 16 wrenches Transmission _ Pulley Step 14 Pivot the control arm down away from the pulley and belt ontrol...

Page 21: ...e the pulley halves and the belt guard pin Step 24 Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear mower housing Step 25 Pivot the baffle back to its original position and secure with three hex screw...

Page 22: ...e wheel with light oil See Figure 14 Engine Follow engine manual for lubricatic _ instructions SECTION 12 OFF SEASON s rORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepal s lawn mower for storage Cle...

Page 23: ...ade and adapter Balance blade Bent cutting blade Replace blade Mower will not mulch grass Engine speed too low Set throttle between 3 4 and full throttle Wet grass Do not mow when grass is wet wait un...

Page 24: ...Models 959 979 E q79 TRANSMISSIC N AND PULLEY F 3R 32 64 Y 38 62 63 8O 25 16 61 77 76 6O 74 79 39 73 68 37 9 8 10 6 2 6 43 8 43 42 52 5O 53 54 45 24...

Page 25: ...ng 682 3052 0665 N Handle Brkt Ass y R H 682 3053 0665 N Handle Brkt Ass y L H 710 1348 Scr AB 1 4 14 x 500 Ref Part No No 40 731 1901 41 732 O842 N 42 611 0064 0665 N 43 710 1241 44 710 1242 45 714 0...

Page 26: ...Models 959 979 27 13 24 19 17 22 23 7 36 3 5 3 5 4 26 3O 31 26...

Page 27: ...071 747 0939 726 0106 747 0937 747 0940 664 0074 Description C Sunk Tap Screw 10 x 175 L Shift Lever Spring 6 Spd Rack CabIe Brkt Lower Control Housing Cable Mounting Cap Contro Lever N 6 Spd Cable S...

Page 28: ...Model E979 37 53 29 43 16 2 19 17 22 3 26 4 25 36 3 31 28...

Page 29: ...ing 6 Spd Rack Cable Brkt Lower Control Housing Cable Mounting Cap Controi Lever 6 Spd Cable S R Cable Control Handle Foa mGr p 2Re qd Ref No 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 4...

Page 30: ...7 782 759 _ N 18 782 759 N 19 712 013 Description 6 Spd Cabie N Pulley Ass y Multi Spd Scr 1 4 20 x 50 Carr Scr AB 1 4 14 x 625 Hxinwsh N Pivot Shaft Nut 1 4 20 Torsion Spring LH Bell Wash 265 X 75 X...

Page 31: ...s y Hx Cap Scr 1 4 28 x 1 00 Gr 5 N Torsion Spring N Bearing Sleeve N FI Wash 885 x 1 145 x 030 Oil Seal N Upper Housing Ass y N FI Wash 504 x 700 x 030 I 20 I 21 I 22 23 24 I 25 I 26 I 27 I 28 29 30...

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Page 35: ...er Service Department of MTD Products Transportation charges Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Units exported ou...

Page 36: ...ality parts to exacting specifications When you substitute you take a chance on quality reliability safety and performance Use MTD original equipment PRODUCT _PURCHASEINFORMATION Where Purchased Addre...

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