MTD 979K Manuel de l'opérateur

Operator's Manual21" Self-PropelledMowerModel 979KIMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.Warning

SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURLAWNMOWER_ ARNING" Read, understand, and follow all _,instructions and warnings on the machine andin this manual before op

• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or lessof the total length of the grass. Lawn should betrimmed in fall as long as there is growth.IMPOR

ShiftLeverCablePeriodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may benecessary due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustmentis needed if all six speeds

LubricationRefer to the lubrication chart in Figure 13.BladeControlHandle• Lubricate the pivot points on the blade controlhandle at least once a seaso

• Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft.• Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain theblade is aligned and seated on the blade adapterf

Six-Speed ControlBelt Cable Slot ArmFigure 18• Using pliers, rotate the belt keeper bracket so that itsnaps into slot on the idler bracket.• Tighten t

SECTION9: OFF-SEASONSTORAGEStoringYourLawnMowerThe following steps should be taken to prepare yourlawn mower for storage.• Clean and lubricate mower t

SECTION10: TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem CauseEngine fails to startEngine runs erraticEngine overheatsOccasional skip (hesitates)at high speedIdles poorlyExc

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TABLEOFCONTENTSContentImportant Safe Operation PracticesSlope GaugeAssembling Your Lawn MowerKnow Your Lawn MowerOperating Your Lawn MowerMaking Adjus

SECTION11: PARTSLISTFORMODEL979K9188\921162189/292731172019 8353738-41 4548.94561577330IMPORTANT: For a proper workingmachine, use Factory Approved Pa

Model979KRef. Part No.No.1. 647-00042. 731-0904A3. 168644. 731-06205. 713-03976. 732-06277. 731-09248. 731-0905A9. 710-1667A10. 731-090611. 746-0711B1

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Model979KRef.Part No.No.720-0223732-0803A738-0529710-0751736-0270748-0318736-0369682-0531750-0515741-0978750-1056710-0653682-7528741-0324A682-7526618-

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC withrespect to new merchandise purchased and used in

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICESWARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe perso

16.Mowindaylightorgoodartificiallight;walk,notrun.17.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walkwaysorroads.18.Iftheequipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnorma

11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.12.Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineandequipment.Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengin

oEt-O>,Q,.oo1:309Q.O_6t->,Eo>,,ot--(,9Q.oooO364o.co r-t- Oi,IISIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE!IA POWER POLEA CORNER OFA BUILDI

SECTION3: ASSEMBLINGYOURLAWNMOWERRemovingUnitFromCarton• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cuttape at carton end and peel along top flap to

• BagFasten the cable to the lower handle with the twocable ties found on the lower handle. Pull the cableties tight and trim off the excess. See Figu

SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWERRead this operator's manual and safety rules beforeoperating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration inFigure 9 with