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unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to 
rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never 
place any part of the body in the blade area until you are 
sure the blade has stopped rotating.

20. Never operate mower without proper trail  shield, 

discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or 
other safety protective devices in place and working. 
Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. 
Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.

21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do 

not touch.

22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by 

the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in personal 
injury.

23. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, 

use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for 
assistance. Telephone 1-800-800-7310 for the name of 
your nearest dealer.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents 
which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes 
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not 
mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part 
of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on 
a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, 
do not mow it.

Do:

1.

Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. 
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on 
slopes.

2.

Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps 
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide 
obstacles.

3.

Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause 
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your 
balance, release the blade control handle immediately, 
and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.

Do Not:

1.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you 
could lose your footing or balance.

2.

Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on 
the slope gauge.

3.

Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause 
slipping.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the 
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the 
mower and the mowing activity. They do not understand the 
dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you 
last saw them.

1.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the 
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the 
operator.

2.

Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

3.

Before and while moving backwards, look behind and 
down for small children.

4.

Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, 
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may 

obscure your vision of a child who may run into the 
mower.

5.

Keep children away from hot or running engines. They 
can suffer burns from a hot muffler. 

6.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a 
power mower. Children 14 years old and over should 
read and understand the operation instructions and 
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and 
supervised by a parent.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1.

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme 
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely 
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious 
personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on 
yourself or your clothes which can ignite. 

2.

Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

3.

Use only an approved gasoline container.

4.

Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or 
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on 
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

5.

When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from 
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not 
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a 
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser 
nozzle.

6.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or 
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do 
not use a nozzle lock-open device.

7.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources 
of ignition.

8.

Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors 
will accumulate in the area.

9.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot 
or running.  Allow engine to cool at least two minutes 
before refueling.

10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch 

below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel 
expansion.

11. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
12. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. 

Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting 
the engine.

13. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where 

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water 
heater, space heater,  furnace ,clothes dryer or other gas 
appliances. 

14. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, 

or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and 
remove any fuel soaked debris. 

15. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

General Service:

1.

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated 
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an 
odorless and deadly gas.

2.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain 
the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect 
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to 
prevent unintended starting. 

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Страница 1: ...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 Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or c...

Страница 2: ... or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking down at the rear of the deck 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 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit ...

Страница 3: ...perator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children bystanders helpers and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 6 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects whic...

Страница 4: ...doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower 5 Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler 6 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be traine...

Страница 5: ...r attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only listed in this manual Use of parts...

Страница 6: ... N T I N G A 1 5 S L O P E WARNING 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 If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across ...

Страница 7: ...is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets Tighten the wing nuts on each side of the handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle See Figure 2 NOTE Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position If you wish to lower the height of the handle refer to the Adjustment Section at this time Figure 2 Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the weld ...

Страница 8: ...ssed in order to operate the unit Release blade control handle to stop engine and blade See Figure 6 WARNING This blade control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations Cutting Height Adjustment Lever The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel To adjust the cutting height refer to the Adjustment Section in this manual See Figure 6 Drive Clut...

Страница 9: ...quipped with a constant speed throttle which is set at full throttle for best performance Stand behind the mower and squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches the start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm strok...

Страница 10: ... the grass height to 3 1 4 maximum before mulching Attaching The Grass Bag Remove three wing nuts holding the mulching baffle or side discharge chute in place and remove from unit Replace with grass bag adapter while making sure the front lip of adapter goes under the edge of the deck Secure with wing nuts previously removed See Figure 7 Figure 7 Lift chute door on the grass bag adapter and slide ...

Страница 11: ...dle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward See Figure 11 Reassemble placing the bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld pins and insert the carriage bolts the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket and secure with plastic wing nuts Reassemble the upper handle to the lower...

Страница 12: ...The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this manual Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly All adjustments in the Making Adjustments...

Страница 13: ... The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life Be certain to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area De...

Страница 14: ...Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage Place shift lever in the first position and tip the mower on its side with air filter facing up Remove the center bolt which secures the blade to the crankshaft followed by blade bell support blade and blade adapter Move the cutting height adjustment to the highest position Remove the three hex screws holdi...

Страница 15: ...ack to its original position and reinstall the six speed cable into the slot See Figure 23 Check and make sure the belt is routed inside the pulley halves and the belt guard pin Figure 23 Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear mower housing Pivot the baffle back to its original position and secure with three hex screws removed earlier Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and...

Страница 16: ...onnect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Clean air cleaner 6 Adjust carburetor Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Remove blower housing and clean 3 Adjust carburetor Occasional skip hesitates at high...

Страница 17: ...17 Notes ...

Страница 18: ... 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 45 51 50 52 53 54 56 55 57 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 33 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 25 68 24 28 88 89 90 91 92 93 ...

Страница 19: ... x 1 4 14 45 714 0104 Cotter Pin 46 736 0286 Bowed Washer 47 782 0565 Single Lever Control Arm 48 734 1981 Wheel 9 x 2 49 712 0414 Top Lock Tab Weld Nut 1 4 20 50 16855 Ratchet Pawl Plate 51 10622B Plastic Spring Ratchet 52 748 0381 Pawl RH 748 0188B Pawl LH 53 738 0137A Shld Screw 340 ID x 285 OD 54 748 0318 Wheel Rachet 55 736 0270 Bell Washer 265 ID x 75 OD 56 710 0751 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 20 x 62...

Страница 20: ...20 Model 979 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 7 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 ...

Страница 21: ... Spacer 385 ID x 624 OD 26 782 0568 Hgt Adjustment Spring Bracket 27 710 1652 Screw 1 4 14 x 825 28 714 0474 Cotter Pin 29 712 3025 Hex Jam Nut 5 16 24 30 736 0425 Bell Washer 325 ID x 930 OD 31 756 0656 Pulley 32 736 3084 Flat Washer 510 ID x 1 120 OD 33 712 0896 Hex Jam Nut 1 4 28 34 782 7598 Belt Keeper 35 741 0600 Bearing 36 732 0849A Extension Spring 37 750 1050 Flange Spacer 38 682 0027A Idl...

Страница 22: ...22 ...

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Страница 24: ...nty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjust ments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported out...

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