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OWNER S GUIDE
Model Series
959 - 979
E979
Model Shown E979
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
Warning:
covered,
This unit is equipped
biush-_ov_red
apprlcab_e
In _he State
with an internal oombugilon
or _rass-covered
la_d urlJ_88 the er3girle'_
local or state ]_ws (r _ any). II a _park
of Carrfornia
the above
engine
is r_quired
and should
4442
not be used on or near any unimproved
_×h_tust $yst@m Is equipped
8_rre_ter is used, it should
by law (Section
b_ m_intained
of the CaJ]fornia
with a spark
in effective
Public
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.
wodling
Resources
_imilar lawG. Federal laws apply on federal land_. A spark ar_ester for the muffler is available through
service dealer or contact the service department,
p©
BOX 368022 Cleveland,
Ohio 4413G-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
CAREFULLY
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
arrestor
forest
m_ting
order by the operator,
Code)¸
Other _tates
your near_st
may h_ve
engrne autheTized
OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO. 770-0417B
SECTION
1: SLOPE GAUGE
SECTION 2: IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
FOLLOWED,
WARNING:
COULD
ENDANGER
THEOUT
PERSONAL
SAFETY
AND/OR
PROPERTY WHICH,
OF YOURSELF
THIS SYMBOL
POINTS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
IF NOT
AND
OTHERS.
READ
AND
FOLLOW
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS
MANUAL
BEFORE
ATTEMFTING
TO OPERATE
YOUR
LAWN MOWER•
FAILURE
TO COMPLY
WITH THESE
_lt
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING.
MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL,
HEED ITS
manL_al,
As with
type
of power
equipment,
carelessness
or error
the par[
of the
operatorin can
DANGER:
Yourany
Jawn
mower
was b#JJl
to be operated
according
to theonrules
for safe
operation
this
result in serious Injury. Th[8 lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
1, GENERAL
,
OPERATION
Read
this
owneT'£
gulde
carefully
in its entirety
before attempting
to assemble
this machine.
Read,
understand,
and
follow
all
instruc_on£
on
the
machine
and
in the
manual(s_
completely
familiar
with the
use of this machine
before
before
operation¸
Your
rotary
mower
equipment,
not
extreme
caution
designed
is a
a
at
to perform
use it for _.ny other
precision
plaything.
all times,
one
piece
Therefore,
Your unit
Job: to mow
So not
with
rules of safe
to Wse your mower,
allowed
•
Keep
the
these
area
parficurarly
when thsy
of
operation
clear
of
should
all
small
children
and pets.
Stop
are in the vicinity of your mower
prevent
blade
Although
the area
cleared
operation
parental
who are
of foreign
ooetact
or
et operation
objects,
thrc_.vn
should
an object
have
been
overfQoked
and cou_ be acciden_atly
thrown by the
mower ts any direction
and cause segous personal
_tsrdy,
fitting
_lacks
rough-soled
and
shirts•
a 0n_t in bare
• •
Do not put hands
•
Many
pulled
i_uries
occur
over the foot
the mower
immediately.
•
•
Step beok from
and
pants
or
may
close-
that
cover
etee]-foed
shoes
are
rdo6e fi_ting crdthes or
sandals,
opentng
injury.
are
falling;
look
the mower
slippery
or light
rotating
at all times
release
parts.
as the
the
being
on to
handle
you while
you are
nlower away from a
down
and
to fully extend
o Be s0re you are well balanced
•
Do not operate the
of alcohol or drugs.
toys and other foreign objects which could be picked
up and thrown #y the mower in any direction and
cause s_rious personal injury to the operator or any
others etlow_
in the ate& Plan your mowing pattern
to avoid
diseha.rge
of rectorial
toward
roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like To help avoid a
thrown objects lniury, keep children, bystanders and
helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is In
operation.
•
Do not engage
units so equipped
allowed
feet,
ws, II or obetouc_on
_tst
then follow these steps:
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones,
other_
and
Never
pull the mower
toward
walking. "If you must back the
Repeat
or any
shoes
tbet
as a resug of the mower
during a fall. Do not hang
If you
•
operator
work
Shirts
Keep clear of discberge
rotating blade can cause
PL!II the mower
toward you.
to the
adjuatmeot
or feet near or under
•
injury
area
an
during
behind,
and
injury.
be completely
may
performing
goggles
weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
engine
to hetp
object
Wear
operate
be
persons,
while
or safety
jewelry, They can be caught in moving parts. Never
pLttpo_e.
only
operate
mower
under
close
supervision.
Only resbensible
tsdividuets
or
glasses
the
arms
and
legs
and
recommended.
Do t_ot wear
exercise
has been
Never allow children under 14 yeers old to operate a
power mower. Children
14 years old and over should
familiar
•
power
grass.
safety
repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects
be thrown from the machine in any direction.
Be
regul&r
of
wear
operation
controls
and the proper
operating
it. Keep this
manual
in 8 8ate
place
for future
_nd
reference and for o_Jedng replacement
parts•
•
• Always
in the
• The
these
blade
back
ofeps
control
your erms.
with sure footing,
slowly,
no more than
half
way
a_ needed.
mower
while under
the
influence
the seff-probelI_d
mechanism
while starting engine¸
handle
is a safety
device.
on
Never
attempt to bypass its operetJon.
Doing so makes the
safety device inoperative
and may result in personal
injury
blade
through
contrel
contact
handl_
with
must
directions
and automatically
position when released.
the rotating
blade. Ttte
operate
e_sily
in both
return fo th_ disen£_a_ed
*
Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be
sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious
pelsenal fnjury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and
walk, never run. If you fee[ you are losing your
footing, RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
IMMEDrATLEY
three seconds.
and the blade will stop rotating wghin
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attrasted to the
mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
MOW only in daylight
•
Stop the blade
roads.
or
•
•
If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check immediately
for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
•
Be aled and turn mower off if a child enters the area
•
Before and while moving
and down for small children
•
Never allow children under age 14 to operate the
mower
Children 14 years of age and above should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual.
•
Use extreme care when approaching
blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision of a child or hazard.
when
artificial
3.
crossing
lighb
gravel
drives,
walks
Shut the engine off and wait untir the blade comes to
a complete stop before removing the grass catcher
or unclogging the chute The cutting blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut
off. Never place any pad of the body in the brade
area until
rotating.
•
•
you
are
sure
the
blade
has
stopped
Never operate mower without proper guards, grass
catcher, plates or other safety protective devices in
place.
Muffler and engine
burn. Do not touch.
become
instructions
It situations
provided with the approved
occur
which
are
not
4. SERVICE
•
by
all
Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other
luels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors
are e×ploslve
•
Use only an approved
•
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineis
running Allow engine to cool at least two mfnutes
before refueling.
accessory.
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 dester.
For your salsty, 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
as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on
that area or sedous injury could result•
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on s!opes•
or bumps
Tall
Extinguish
all cigarettes,
sources of ignition
•
Never refuel machine indoors because
vapors will accumulate in the area.
•
Never
store
the
machine
cigars,
or fuel
pipes
and
other
flammable
oostainer
inside
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
immediststy
and the blade will stop in less than 3
seconds•
Do not mow near drop-offs,
The operator
could
ditches
lose footing
Do not mow slopes
greater
shown on the slope gauge
Never run an engine inside a closed area•
• To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage
Allow mower to cost at least 5 minutes
or embankments.
15
degrees
•
Before
cleaning,
repairing,
or inspecting,
make
certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped
Disconnect the spark plug w_re, and keep the wire
away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
• Check the blade and engine mounting
bolts at
trequenl intervals for proper tightness
Also, visually
inspect blade for damage (eg,
bent, cracked or
worn), Replace with blade which meets original
equipment specifications listed in this manual.
or balance.
than
•
before stanng.
DO NOT:
•
--
where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas
water heater, space heater, or tamace
• Watch for holes, ruts hidden objects,
grass can hide obstacles.
•
container.
•
DO:
•
gasoline
RepJaoe gasoline cad securely and wipe off any
spilJed gaseJine before stading the engine as _i may
cause a fire or explosion.
SLOPE OPERATION
•
backwards,
look behind
or other objects•
a
hot and can cause
• Only use accessories approved for this machine
the manufacturer.
Read, undersland,
and fellow
,
Reduced footing could
,
•
or good
• Do not mow on wet grass
cause slippfng.
as
•
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
_-_
• Never t_mper with safety devices,
operation
Check their proper
regularly.
•
Never attempt to make _ whe_l or cutting
a_'lu_trn_nt _ile the engthe i_ running.
Grass oatoher
d_mage
and
0omponents
deterioration,
parts
_afoty
• After strJki_g a foreign object, stop the e_gir_e,
remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage,
Repair the
damage before 6farting _nd operating the mower.
•
reaving
are
subj_0t
which
could
to
protect_Dn,
allow
ob_ats
trequenUy
•
•
Mower
blades
h[a_e(s}
or we_r
servicing
them.
are
sharp
gtoves,
Do not char;ge
the
_verspeed
the engine.
gang_tous.
to
¢hgck
replac8
with marluf_.ctureth_
when n_cessa_.
height
we_r,
expose
or
be
thrown
compoIlent_
recommended
8.nd
c_n
cut.
and use extra
and
parts,
Wrap
caution
engine
go_,ernor
Exoe_ive
englrle
For
_e_ng
speeds
the
when
or
_re
WARNING:
Thtt engine
from this
product
contains harm
chemicals known to the
state of California to cause
cancer,exhaust
birth defects
or other
reproductfott
WARNING
- YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: estriot
the
t.is
power machine to persons who read, understand and fellow the warnings and instructions in
t_itt
manual anc_on the mttchine.
DANGER
F}gure I Safety Labels Found On Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: FINDING MODEL NUMBER
/
'\
This Owner's Guide Is an ImportBnt part of your
maintain your mawer. Please rttsd and understand
Before you start to prepare your mower for its first
from it in this Owner's Guide. The information on
dettler or the MTD customer support department.
new lawn mower.
It will help you assemble, prepare and
what itsays.
use, please locate the model plate and copy the information
the model plate is very important if you need help from your
• Every mower h_s a model plate, You can locate it by standing
and looking down at the cutting deck.
behind the unit in the operating
position
• The model plate will look like Figure 2
This i8 where mower
model number will be.
This ie where mower sedal number
Copy the model number
will be.
here:
Copy the serial number here_
Figure 2
SECTION 4: CALLING CUSTOMER
If you have any question regarding assembly,
Yardman Customer Support Department at
SUPPORT
contrMs,
operation
or maintenance
of this mower,
please call the
1,-800-800-7310
Before you call, make sure that you have both th_ model and serial numbers of your mower ready. By doing so,
you help the Customer Support Representative
give you faster eervice. To find your mower's model end serial
numbers, see the preoeding section.
SECTION
5: UNPACKING
iNSTRUCTIONS
REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
(See Figure 3.)
•
Remove staples,
• Remove
break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
loose parts if included with unit (i.e, owner's
manual,
etc.).
• Out along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
• Remove
packing material.
° Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly
REMOVE
MANUAL
for loose parts.
& LOOSE PARTS
Figure 3
DISCONNECT
SPARK
PLUG WIRE
up your lawn mowe, dlsconnest he spark plug w're f om the spa k plug, and g ound t aga'nst the
engine by attaching rubber boot o a bol o me al cl p to the grounding post on the engine, See Figure 4.
Befor6
setting
Spark Plug
Figure 4
SECTION
ITEMS
6: SET-UP
REQUIRED
FOR
INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
• Pair of Pliers (Not necessary, but tletpfut)
• Motor Oil
• Fresh Gasoline
<
IMPORTANT:
with gasoline
NOTE:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. Be cedain to service engine
and eil a_ instructed in the separate engine ma{lusI befor_ operating your mower.
Reference to right or le_ hand side of the mower is observed from the operating posgion.
SET UP YOUR LAWN
Follow steps 1 through
MOWER
9 to set up your lawn mower.
Step 1. Remove grass bag (model 970-979 only)
from unit and set it out of the way.
Step 2. Lift upper handle. Aggn it with lower
handle.
Upper Handle
Bag
if
\
Step 3. Tighten
Step 4, Raise complete handle assembly until it
clicks into place. Make sure not to kink the
control cables.
wing nuts.
Handle Assembly
Step 5. Pinch lower handle against mounting
bracket with pliers.
IStep 7, Attach controt cables to handle with pull
I
ties found on the handle,
Step 6. Move hairpin clip from outer to inner hole
l
on left and right handle mounting
inner Hole/--
brackets.
_
Hairpin Cffp
Pinch
J
Here
\
Step 8. Squeeze
the blade control
\
handle against the upper handle and pull out the starter
Step 9, Thread the starter rope into the rope guide.
Starter
Rope
Look Here
Roe
Guid_
950 g5g
8
rope slowl
SECTION 7: CONTROLS
_'_
Blade Control Handle
Figure 5
BLADE CONTROL
HANDLE
The btade central handJe is Jacated on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 5. The btade control het'_dle
must be depressed in order to start and operate the unit. Rerease the blade control handle to atop the engine and
blade.
f
\
blade
will be rotating
whenever
engineis is
running.device. Never attempt to bypass
WARNING:
The blade
controlthehandle
a safety
THRO3-]'LE
The throttle
Figure 5.
Its operations.
CONTROL
control
is located
• Push the throttle
on the left side of the upper handle.
It i$ used to regulate
the engine speed. See
Fever forward for FAST position.
• PLflt th_ throttle lever back for SLOW position.
WARNING:
IGNITION
The
The throttle oontro] cannot be used to step the engine.
SWITCH (Electric Start Unit Only)
The ignition switch is located on the left side of the handle panel. It "s used fe start'he only. See Figu e 6.
IgnitJon
\
Figure 6 Electric Start Unit Only
g
RECOIL
STARTER
The recoil starter handle
position to start the unit.
DRIVE
CLUTCH
is attached
to the lower handle.
See Figure g. Stand behind the unit in the operating
CONTROL
Squeeze the drive clutch control to engage the drive system. Release ttle clutch control to disengage the drive
system. Release the clutch control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or stopping.
SHIFT
LEVER
The shift lever is located or1tile drive clutch control housing on the upper handle. See Figure 5. This lever is used
to select the forward speed of the mower. When changing speed selection, release the drive clutch control.
NOTE: Move tile shift lever only when the engine is running. Changing the shift fever _etting with the engine off
can cause damage to the mower.
CUTTING
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
Note;
Your mower is shipped with the cutting height in the lowest position. Adjust the cutting height es fellows.
The cutting height adjustment lever i8 located above the left rear wheel To adjust the cutting height, pull the _ever
out and away from the mower and then move it forward or backward to select a new cutting height. See Figure 7.
LOWI!R
Cutting Height Adjustment
Lever
Figure 7
NOTE: For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position.
scalping,
ENGINE
This wnl help stop
CONTROLS
See the engine manual for the location and function of the controls located on the engine,
SECTION
8: OPERATION
operation of
WARNING:
anyKeep
lawnhands
mowerand
canfeetresult
loreigntheobjects
being on
thrown
into thedeck.
eyes,See
which
can 1.result
awayin from
chute area
the cuttlng
Figure
The
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See
CUTI ING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER in the CONTROLS section
10
GAS AND
OIL
FILL-UP
Service the engir_e with gasoline
carefully.
and oir as instructed in the separate engine manual. Read all instructions
cool
for at least Never
two minutes
WARNING'.
fill fuel after
tank runnFng.
indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to
_I_
EACHTIME
BEFOREYOU
STARTYOUR
MOWER
ELECTRIC START UNITS ONLY;
away
from children.
Do not
puncture
disassemble,
or inck_erate.
ExplosiveWiTH
gasses
couldKeep
be
Warning:
"me battery
contains
corrosive
fluid andmutilate
toxic material
-- HANDLE
CARE.
'
char g in g ordlscharging.
Use nawell-venllaedareaawayfcmsourcesof
gn't'on,
vented during
Charging Instructions;
longer than 20 hours.
IMPORTANT=
Charge
battery
Use only the battery
for approximately
charger supplied
16 hours before
initial use. However,
do not charge
with th_s mower.
Pack
Battery
4.
Plug
Figure 8
To charge the ballery, (1) remove the protective cap from the end of the battery pack lead; (2) plug charger lead
into battery pack lead; and (3) insert battery charger plug into 120 volt standard household outlet. See Figure 8. It
is very important to folrow this order of action for proper charging of the battery.
After charging, disconnect
battery pack lead.
battery
charger
repaeemen.Whenrepaclng
Warning: Do not remove
plug from
household
outlet first, then disconnect
charger
lead from
he battery
uctonspanel
nthernantenancesecPon.
the
battery pack,
packrefefromo he
the nst
handle
for any reason other
than
ALL UNITS:
• Aftach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
• Check for proper drive clutch operation using the NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST,
NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
TEST
To perform the NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
TEST answer the following questions.
• With the drive clutch control released, push rnower forward and pull it backward. Does it move freely?
• Squeeze the drive clutch controI and pull the mower backward. Do the rear wheels lock (not turn)?
• Is the drive clutch contror cable free of kinks or sharp bends?
11
If you answered =yes" to all three questions, your mower passed the test and you can start your mower. If you
answered "no" to any of the three questions, you will have to adjust the drive clutch control following insttuctlons
in the DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
section.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
* Move the throttle
control lever all the way forward.
• Prime engine as instructed
in the separate
o Stand behind the unit, squeeze
• Electric
starts.
Start unit:
engine manual.
the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle.
Turn the ignition
key to the right to start the engine.
Release
the key after the engine
• Recoil Start: Grasp starlet handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope wilt pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full
arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly to the rope guide.
• After engine starts, move throttle
at full throttle.)
NOTE:
If any problems
are encountered,
control te desired
engine speed.
refer to the TROUBLE
(The mower
SHOOTING
is designed
to be operated
Section of this manual.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
• Release the blade control handle te stop the engine and the blade,
WARNING:
USINGYOUR
The blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds
after the engine is shut ctf.
ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
which could damage
the law_ mower or the
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower [n any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing proper
discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass may
require a narrower cut.
For, a healthier lawn, never cut o[1 more than one-third of the total length of the grass. Your lawn sheuJd be cut in
the fall as long as there is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated
mowing or mulching.
at full throttle
to give you the best cut and do the most effective
job of
thoroughly
the strike
mowera for
any damage,
and repair
the damage
before
operating
WARNING:inspect
If you
foreign
object, stop
the engine.
Remove
wirerestarting
from theand
spark
plug,
the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and repaired.
12
RAGGING GRASS CLIPPINGS
This. mower
,
•
car= bag grass clippings.
(Model 979 Only)
FoFIow steps
,I
through 3 to ready the mewer for bagging.
._tep 2. Replace with bagging adapter. Attach
using wing nuts. Be sure that inner lip of
attachment goes under the edge of the deck.
Step 1. Remove wing nuts holding mulching
baffle or side dischar_ge chute in place, Then
remove plug or discharge chute.
<_
3tep 3. LifI chute door and slide bag onto adapter.
te Door
NOTE: The chute door has been
designed to move the starter
rope out of the way of the bag
when the chute boor is opened.
Bagging adaptor
?de-d'scharge
Mulching baffle
chute
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EMPTYING YOUR GRASS BAG
Holding the grass bag by both the rear handle and lhe lower handle, lift it straight up. "The chute door will move
the rope out of the way of the bag. Remove the bag from the bagging adaptor on the mower• While holding the
lower handle lift up the rear section of the grass hag as shown in Figure 9 The bag will open and the grass
clippings will f8.11out. See Figure 9. When replacing your grass bag be sure the top of the bag rests on the wire
support between the handles.
Grass
Clipping
Figure 9
SIDE-DISCHARGE
GRASS
CLIPPINGS
This mower can also s de-discharge grass clippings. Follow s eps 1 and 2 to ready this mower for side-discharge
operation.
Step 1. Remove
adapter.
mulching
baffle or grass bag
Step 2. Attach discharge chute with wing nuts.
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SECTION
9:
ADJUSTMENTS
disconnecting
wire.time make any adjustmentto lawn mower withoutfirst s_oppingengine and
WARNING: spark
Do notplug
at any
HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Notch
Lower Handle
Figure 10
Your mower is shipped
with the handle in the higher height position.
• Remove
the stader
• Remove
the upper handle by removing
way, being careful
To lower the height proceed
rope from the rope guide.
the hand knobs and carriage
bolts. Lay the upper handle out of the
net to bend or kink the cables.
• Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets.
handle. Remove lower handle from the mower.
f.
• Turn lower handle
Reassemble,
• Reassemble
as fo{Iows:
Pres_ out on the legs of the lower
around so the notch on the bottom' of the lower handle is facing forward.
See Figure 10.
placing the botlom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting
bracket.
the upper ttandle to the lower handle.
= Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld pins and attach the starter rape as instructed
Up Instructions.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
Jn the Set-
ADJUSTMENT
On Engine
Figure 11
If the thmttte control requires
• Remove
adjustment
the screw shown
or if it has been replaced,
adjust the throttle control as follows.
in Figure 11. Remove the cable clamp from the cable.
• Push the throttle contra/ lever on the handle all the way forward as far as it will go, then back it off one
"click". Make certain the throttle control lever remains in this position.
• Push the control lever on the engine as far towards the rear of the engine as it will go. Secure the cable in
this position
with the cable clamp and the screw.
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DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
The drive clutch control adjustment wheel is located in the drive clutch control handle housing and is used to
tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will have to adjust the ddve clutch control ff any of the following happens:
• The mower does not propel itself with the drive clutch engaged.
• The mower's drive wheeJs hesitate with the drive clutch engaged.
To resolve the above problems, rotate the adjustment wheel with your fingers.
counter-clockwise
to loosen the cable. See Figure 12.
Bottom
Clockwise
to tighten the cable and
View
Adjustment
Wheel xX_
_._
Figure 12
Note: For some people the dr ve clutch handle may no be in a comfodable position.
out by tightening the adjustment wheel.
You can adjust the handle
SHIFT LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be required due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment is
needed if all six speeds do not work.
The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side of the mower, beside the engine, Follow steps 1 through 7
to adjust the shift lever.
Bottom View
Hex Nut Adjustable Cable Bracket/,
Speed ControJ
PUSH
Step 1. Start engine,
Step 2. Place speed control in the sixth speed
position.
Step 3. Stop engine.
Step 5. Loosen hex nut (A) which secures
adjustable
cable bracket.
gtep 6. Push back on the adjustable
gtep 7. Tighten
Step 4. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it.
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hex nut (A).
the
cable bracket.
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE
maintenance.
WARNING:
Be sure to disconnec
and ground the spark plug wire before perform
ng any
epa'rs
or
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the engine spark plug side up. Never tip the mower
more than g0 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part
of the engine causing a starting problem.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate
engine manual for all engine maintenance
• Maintain engine oil as instructed
instructions carefully.
in the separate
instructions.
englne manual
packed
wrth your unit. Read and follow
• Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normar conditions. Clean every few hour8 under extremely dusty
condition& Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicate that the air ctearler should be serviced.
To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
• The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement
is
recommended
at the star[ of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
• 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,
DECK
The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buirdup 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 deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark
plug wire is disconnected).
ELECTRIC
BA'r£ERY
START
PACK
UNITS
ONLY:
REPLACEMENT
Remove the battery pack from the handle
reason. Dispose of batteries properly.
panel for replacement
only. Do not _eparate
the batteries
for any
any
way. Do notBatteries
put batteries
Theyacid
maywhich
burst may
or release
WARNING:
containin fire.
sulfuric
cause toxic
bums.materia]s.
Do not short circuit or mutilate
in
When replacing battery pack in handle panel, battery pack must be posrtioned with the positive terminal to the
right hand side and the negative terminal to the left hand side of panel. Replacing the bagery pack incorrectly will
cause sedous damage.
The positive lead on the wire harness has the smaller connector Connect the posrtive lead to the positive side of
the battery pack, then connect the negat]ve aide,
IN-LINE FUSE
The unit is equipped with an in-line fuse, If unit fai]s to start, check the fuse inside the battery cover by turning the
end of the fuse holder and removing from the battery cover. Replace with standard automotive 7-1/2 amp fuse.
STORAGE
OFTHE
BATTERY
The batlery must be stored with a full charge. A discharged battery will freeze.
IMPORTANT:
Air batterles discharge during storage. Recharge battery
returning to service. Refer to charging instructions in OPERATJON section.
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every two months
and before
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