Bolens 979 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
- Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer tain vehicle; DANGER; General Operation
- Page 6 – SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; WA
- Page 7 – SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Removing Unit From Carton; Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire; Setting Up Your Lawn Mower
- Page 8 – SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Stopping Engine
- Page 9 – SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Before Starting Your Mower; Towards Better Mower Performance
- Page 10 – Attaching Side Discharge Chute; Emptying the Grass Bag
- Page 11 – SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Cutting Height Adjustment; Drive Clutch Control Adjustment
- Page 12 – Engine Adjustments; SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; General Recommendations; Customer Responsibilities
- Page 15 – Storing your Lawn Mower
- Page 16 – SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Page 17 – Notes
- Page 24 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable 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 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 contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
770-10075B.fm
(10/00)
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
21” Self-Propelled
Mower
Model Number
979
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Summary
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. ...
6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 15° SIGH T AN D HO L D TH IS LE VEL W IT H A VER TIC A L TR E E A PO WE R P O LE A CORNE R OF A BUI L DING OR A FE NC E POS T F O L D O N D O T T E D...