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Manual Yard-man 247.37979

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Page 2 - SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER; SECTION 2: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT; or; MTD PRODUCTS INC

2 SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new walk behind. It will help you assemble, prepare andmaintain your walk behind. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your walk behind for its first use, please locate the mode...

Page 3 - SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE; IN; IS

3 SECTION 3: SLOPE GAUGE W A R N IN G D o n o t m o w o n i n c lin e s w it h a s lo p e i n e x c e s s o f 1 5 d e g re e s ( a r is e o f a p p ro x im a te ly 2 -1 /2 f e e t e v e ry 1 0 f e e t) . A r id in g m o w e r c o u ld o v e rt u rn a n d c a u s e s e ri o u s i n ju ry . I f o p e ...

Page 4 - SECTION 4: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION

4 SECTION 4: 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 YOURSELFAND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER....

Page 6 - WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY; Restrict the use of this; WAR; NING; TO AVOID

6 • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughlyinspect the mower for any damage. Repair thedamage before starting and operating the mower. • Never attempt to make a w...

Page 7 - SECTION 5: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON; DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE; PUSH

7 SECTION 5: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON (See Figure 3.) • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). • Cut along dotted lines and lay carton...

Page 8 - ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER; Step 1. Remove grass bag from unit and set it out; CLI

8 SECTION 6: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Pair of Pliers (Not necessary, but helpful) • Motor Oil (Included) • 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 e...

Page 10 - BLADE CONTROL HANDLE; THROTTLE CONTROL; control with the engine running.; RECOIL STARTER

10 SECTION 7: CONTROLS Figure 5 BLADE CONTROL HANDLE The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 5. The blade control handlemust be depressed in order to start and operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine andblade. WARNING: The blade ...

Page 11 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER; ENGINE CONTROLS; SECTION 8: OPERATION; EACH TIME YOU START YOUR MOWER

11 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER Note: Your mower is shipped with the cutting height in the lowest position. Adjust the cutting height as follows. The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, pull the leverout and away from the mower and t...

Page 12 - NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST; TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE; TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE; USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER

12 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST To perform the NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST answer the following questions. • With the drive clutch control released, push mower forward and pull it backward. Does it move freely? • Squeeze the drive clutch control and pull the mower backward. Do the rear wheels lock (not turn)...

Page 13 - BAGGING GRASS CLIPPINGS; Step 1. Remove wing nuts holding mulching baffle; Chute Door

13 BAGGING GRASS CLIPPINGS This mower can bag grass clippings. Follow steps 1 through 3 to ready the mower for bagging. Step 1. Remove wing nuts holding mulching baffle or side discharge chute in place. Then remove plug or discharge chute. Step 2. Replace with bagging adapter. Attach using wing nuts...

Page 14 - EMPTYING YOUR GRASS BAG; SIDE-DISCHARGE GRASS CLIPPINGS; Step 1. Remove mulching baffle or grass bag

14 EMPTYING YOUR GRASS BAG Holding the grass bag by both the rear handle and the lower handle, lift it straight up. The chute door will movethe rope out of the way of the bag. Remove the bag from the bagging adaptor on the mower. While holding thelower handle lift up the rear section of the grass ba...

Page 15 - SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS; HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; Bottom View

15 SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Figure 8 Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: • Re...

Page 16 - SHIFT LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT; Step 2. Place speed control in the sixth speed

16 Note: For some people the drive clutch handle may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel. SHIFT LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be required due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment isneeded ...

Page 17 - SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE; ENGINE; DECK

17 SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performing any repairs or maintenance. NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the engine spark plug side up. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped f...

Page 19 - DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

19 DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Step 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Step 2. Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage. Step 3. Place shift lever in the first position. Step 4. Tip the mower on its side. Bloc...

Page 21 - SECTION 11: LUBRICATION; SEE ENGINE MANUAL

21 SECTION 11: LUBRICATION WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of service work on the lawn mower. Figure 11 Step 21. Pinch both sides of the belt together so that the belt is not in the pulley groove, and the lower pulley can be p...

Page 23 - SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble

23 SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Refer to separate engine manual packed with your mower for more engine related information. NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer or call 1-800-800-7310 for the Customer Support Center. Troubl...

Page 27 - Labels

27 Model 979 Labels Ref. No. Part No. Code Description Ref. No. Part No. Code Description 1 710-1174 Bolt Cur. Carr. 5/16-18 x 2.0 22 731-0905A Lower Control Housing 2 714-0104 Cotter Pin .072 x 1.12 Lg. 23 731-0906 Cable Mounting Cap 3 720-0241 Knob Ass’y Wingnut 5/16-18 24 731-0620 Control Lever 4...

Page 31 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:; How to obtain service:; Units exported out of the United States:; How state law relates to this warranty:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions andterritories, MTD Products will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part orparts found to be defective in material...