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YaRD - MaN OWNER'S GUIDE Model Series 950 - 959 970 - 979 E970 - E979 Model Shown E979 IMPORTANT : READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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 . MTD PRODUCTS INC . P . O . BOX 368022 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136 - 9722 PRINTED IN US . A . FORM NO , 770 - 0417A
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USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY . I SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE I Ill r , o 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 the face of slopes . Operate WALK - BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes , never up and down slopes .
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SECTION 2 : 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 YOUR LAWN MOWER . FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY . WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL , HEED ITS WARNING . DANGER : Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual . As with any type of power equipment , carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury . This 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 owner's guide carefully in its entirety • Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during before attempting to assemble this machine . Read , operation or while performing an adjustment or understand , and follow all instructions on the repair , to protect eyes from foreign objects that may machine and in the manual ( s ) before operation . Be be thrown from the machine in any direction . completely familiar with the controls and the proper • Wear sturdy , rough - soled work shoes and close - use of this machine before operating iL Keep this fitting slacks and shirts . Shirts and pants that cover manual in a safe place for future and regular the arms and legs and steel - toed shoes are reference and for ordering replacement parts . recommended . Do not wear loose fitting clothes or • Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power jewelry . They can be caught in moving parts . Never equipment , not a plaything . Therefore , exercise operate a unit in bare feet , sandals , slippery or light extreme caution at all times . Your unit has been weight ( e . g . canvas ) shoes . designed to perform one job : to mow grass . Do not ° Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts . use it for any other purpose . Keep clear of discharge opening at all times as the • Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a rotating blade can cause injury . power mower . Children 14 years old and over should • Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being only operate mower under close parental pulled over the foot during a fall . Do not hang on to supervision . Only responsible individuals who are the mower if you are failing ; reIease the handle familiar with these rules of safe operation should be immediately . allowed to use your mower . • Never pull the mower toward you while you are • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons , walking . If you must back the mower away from a particularly small children and pets . Stop engine wall or obstruction first look down and behind , and when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help then follow these steps : prevent blade contact or thrown object injury . • Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms . Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects , an object may have been • Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing . overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the • Pull the mower back slowly , no more than half way mower in any direction and cause serious personal toward you , injury to the operator or any others allowed in the • Repeat these steps as needed . area . • Do not operate the mower while under the influence • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is of alcohol or drugs . to be used . Remove all stones , sticks , wire , bones , toys and other foreign objects which could be picked • Do not engage the self - propelled mechanism on up and thrown by the mower in any direction and units so equipped while starting engine . cause serious personal injury to the operator or any • The blade control handle is a safety device . Never others allowed in the area . Plan your mowing pattern attempt to bypass its operation . Doing so makes the to avoid discharge of material toward roads , safety device inoperative and may result in personal sidewalks , bystanders and the like . To help avoid a injury through contact with the rotating blade . The thrown objects injury , keep children , bystanders and blade control handle must operate easily in both helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in directions and automatically return to the disengaged operation . position when released . 3
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• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as • Never operate the mower in wet grass . Aways be sure of your footing . A slip and fail can caus _ serious shown on the slope gauge . personal injury . Keep a firm hold on the h _ ndle and • Do not mow on wet grass . Reduced footing could walk , never run . If you feel you are Io , _ ing your cause slipping . footing , RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL - { ANDLE 3 . CHILDREN IMMEDIATELY and the blade wilI stop rotat ng within three seconds . Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light . presence of children . Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity . Never assume that children • Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives , walks or will remain where you last saw them . roads . • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the o if the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally , watchful care of a responsible adult other than the stop the engine and check immediately for the operator . cause . Vibration is generally a warning of tro Jble . • Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area . • Shut the engine off and wait until the blade ; omes to a complete stop before removing the gras : _ catcher Before and while moving backwards , look behind or unclogging the chute . The cutting blade + : ontinues and down for small children or other objects . to rotate for a few seconds after the engin _ is shut Never allow children under age 14 to operate the off . Never place any part of the body in tie blade mower . Children 14 years of age and above should area until you are sure the blade has stopped read and understand the operation instructions and rotating . safety rules in this manual • Never operate mower without proper guards , grass Use extreme care when approaching blind corners , catcher , plates or other safety protective d ) vices in shrubs , trees , or other objects that may obscure your place . vision of a child or hazard . • Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a 4 . SERVICE burn . Do not touch . Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other • Only use accessories approved for this m _ chine by fuels . They are extremeIy flammable and the vapors the manufacturer . Read , understand , and ' ellow all are explosive . instructions provided with the approved acce _ sory . Use only an approved gasoline container . • If situations occur which are not oovere J in this manual , use care end good judgment . Cortact your Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is dealer for assistance . Telephone 1 - 800 - 300 - 7310 running . Allow engine to cool at least two minutes for the name of your nearest dealer . before refueling . 2 , SLOPE OPERATION Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may For your safety , use the slope gauge included as p ] rt of this cause a fire or explosion . manual to measure slopes before operating this mit on a Extinguish all cigarettes , cigars , pipes and other sloped or hilly area . If the slope is greater than 1 _ degrees sources of ignition . as shown on the slope gauge , do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result . Never refuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area . DO : Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas • Mow across the face of slopes ; never up aid down water heater , space heater , or furnace . Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes . Never run an engine inside a closed area . • Watch for holes , ruts , hidden objects , or bu'nps . Tall To reduce fire hazard , keep mower free of grass , grass can hide obstacles . leaves , or other debris build - up . Clean up oil or fuel spillage . Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes • Always be sure of your footing . A slip and fall can before storing . cause serious personal injury . If you fee you are losing your balance release the blade contr 3I handle Before cleaning , repairing , or inspecting , make immediately and the blade will stop in le , ' s than 3 certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped . seconds . Disconnect the spark plug wire , and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental DO NOT : starting . Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at • Do not mow near drop - offs , ditches or emb _ nkments . frequent intervals for proper tightness . Also , visually The operator could lose footing or balance . inspect blade for damage ( e . g . , bent , cracked or 4
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worn ) . Replace with blade which meets original Grass catcher components are subject to wear , equipment specifications listed in this manual . damage and deterioration , which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown . For ° Keep all nuts , bolts , and screws tight to be sure the safety protection , frequently check components and equipment is in safe working condition . replace with manufacturer's recommended parts , • Never tamper with safety devices . Check their proper when necessary . operation regularly . Mower blades are sharp and can cut . Wrap the • After striking a foreign object , stop the engine , blade ( s ) or wear gloves , and use extra caution when remove the wire from the spark plug , and thoroughly servicing them . inspect the mower for any damage . Repair the Do not change the engine governor se _ ing or damage before starting and operating the mower , overspeed the engine . Excessive engine speeds are • Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height dangerous , adjustment while the engine is running . read , understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine . WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY : Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who DANGER WARNING Figure 1 Safety Labels Found On Lawn Mower SECTION 3 : FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Owner's Guide is an important part of your new lawn mower . It will help you assemble , prepare and maintain your mower . Please read and understand what it says . Before you start to prepare your mower for its first use , please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Owner's Guide . The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department . • Every mower has a model plate . You can locate it by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the cutting deck .
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• Themodepl latewilllooklikeFigure2 . This is where your model number will be . l XXX - X - XXX - X - XXX XXXXXXXXXXX I This is where your serial number will be . Copy the model number here : irlc Copy the serial number here : CLEVELAND , OHIO 441 _ 6 Figure 2 SECTION 4 : CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding the controls , operation or maintenance of this mower , please call the Ct stomer Support Department . You can reach them by calling : 1 - 800 - 800 - 7310 Before you calI , make sure that you have b { , th your model and serial number ready . By having the model and serial number ready , you help the Customer Support Representative give you faster service . To find your units model and serial number , see SECTION 3 : FI ' 4DING YOUR MODEL NUMBER . SECTION 5 : UNPACKING INS " RUCTIONS REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON • See Figure 3 . • Remove staples , break glue on top flap _ , or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton . • Remove loose parts if included with unii ( i . e . , owner's manual , etc . ) . • Cut along dotted lines and lay carton d _ wn flat . • Remove packing material . • Roll or slide unit out of carton . Check c lrton thoroughly for loose parts . REMOVE MANUAL & LOOSE PARTS Figure 3 6
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DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE Before setting up your lawn mower , disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug , and ground it against the engine by attaching rubber boot to a bolt or metal clip to the grounding post on the engine . See Figure 4 . Figure 4 SECTION 6 : SET - UP INSTRUCTIONS ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • Pair of Pliers ( Not necessary , but helpful ) • Motor Oil • 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 engine manual before operating your mower . NOTE : Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position . SET - UPYOUR LAWN MOWER Follow steps 1 through 9 to set - up your lawn mower . Step 1 . Remove grass bag ( model 970 - 979 only ) Step 2 . Lift upper handle . Align it with lower handle . from unit and set it out of the way . Grass Upper Handle 7
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Step 4 . Raise complete handle assembly until it Step 3 . Tighten wing nuts . clicks into place . Make sure not to kinkthe control cables . HE11E Handle Assembly Step 7 . Attach control cables to handle with pull Step 5 . Pinch lower handle against moun : ing ties found on the handle . bracket with pliers . Step 6 . Move hairpin clip from outer to in ler hole on left and right handle mounting br ickets . Inner Hole . . . . . . . _ Hairpn Clip Pinch Here \ Step 8 . Squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle and pull out starter rope , slowly ! Step 9 . Thread starter rope into rope gui ¢ e . Blade C _ ntrol Handle Upper Handle Model 970 - 979 ly Start ! r Rope Look Here Rope Guide Model 950 - 959
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SECTION 7 : CONTROLS Blade Control Handle Control Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Drive Clutch Control Figure 5 BLADE CONTROLHANDLE The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower . See Figure 5 . The blade control handle must be depressed in order to start and operate the unit . Release the bIade control handle to stop the engine and blade , blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running . WARNING : The blade control handle is a safety device . Never attempt to bypass its operations . The THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control is located on the left side of the upper handle . It is used to regulate the engine speed . See Figure 5 , • Push the throttle lever forward for fast . • Pull the throttle lever back for slow . WARNING : The throttle control cannot be used to stop the engine . IGNITION SWITCH ( Electric Start Unit Only ) The ignition switch is located on the left side of the handle panel . It is used for starting only , See Figure 6 . Ignition . . . . • . switch Figure 6 Electric Start Unit Only 9
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RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter handle is attached to the Io _ er handle . See Figure 5 . Stand behind the unit in the operating position to start the unit . DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL Squeezing the drive clutch control engages the , , drive system . Releasing the clutch control disengages the drive system . Release the clutch control to slow dow ! when negotiating an obstacle , making a turn or stopping . SHIFT LEVER The shift lever is located on the drive clutch co itrol housing on the upper handle . See Figure 5 . This lever is used to select the forward speed of the mower . Whe _ changing your speed selection , release the drive clutch control . NOTE : Only move the shift lever when the _ ngine is running . Changing the shift lever setting with the engine off can cause damage to the mower . CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEIER 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 _ bove the left rear wheel . To adjust the cutting height , pull the lever out and away from the mower and then move i forward or back to select a new cutting height . See Figure 7 . LOWER ( ; utting Height Adjustment Lever Figure 7 NOTE : For rough or uneven lawns , move th _ height adjustment lever to a higher position . This will help stop scalping . ENGINE CONTROLS See the engine manual for the location and fur ction of the controls located on the engine . SECTION 8 : OPERATION operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes , which can result WARNING : Keep hands and fee away from the chute area on cutting deck . See Figure 1 . The in severe eye damage . Always wear _ afety glasses or eye shields . NOTE : For best results raise the cutting po : _ itionuntil it is determined which height is best for your lawn . See CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER in he CONTROLS section . 10
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GAS AND OIL FILL - UP Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual . Read all instructions carefully . cool for at least two minutes after running . , _ WARNING : Never fill fuel tank indoors , with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to EACH TIME BEFORE YOU START YOUR MOWER ELECTRIC START UNITS ONLY : Wfroamrncinhigld : ren . TheDobnaottterpyunccotnutraeinsdiscaosrsroesmivbele , flumidutailantde tooxricinmcinaeteraritael - . HAENxpDlLoEsive WgITasHseCs AcRoEu . ld Kbeeepveanwteady during charging or discharging , use in a well ventilated area , away from sources of ignition , Charging Instructions : Charge battery for 16 hours before initial use . DO NOT CHARGE LONGER THAN 20 HOURS . IMPORTANT : Use only the battery chargerwitsupplied h this mower . _ . Figure 8 To charge the battery , first remove the protective cap ( 1 ) from the end of the battery pack lead . Always plug charger lead ( 2 ) into battery pack lead before inserting battery charger plug into 120 volt standard household outlet . See Figure 8 . After charging , disconnect battery charger plug from household outlet first , than disconnect charger lead from battery pack lead . , _ Wrepalranceinmge : nL DWo hennot rerpelmacoivneg tthhee babtatettreyrypapcka , ckrefferor mto ththee inshtaruncdtlieonspainnetlhefomr aainnteynarnecaesonsecotitohne . r than ALL UNITS : • Attach 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 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 ( net turn ) ? • Is the drive clutch control cable free of kinks or sharp bends ? 11
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Ifyouanswered " yes " to all threequestionsy , _ urmowerpassed the test and you can start your mower . If you answered " no " to any of the three questions , you need to go through the DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT found in the ADJUSTMENTS s , , _ ction . TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BI , ADE • Move the throttle control lever all the wa _ forward . • Prime engine as instructed in the separa e engine manual . • Stand behind the unit , squeeze and hold the blade control handle against the upper handle . • Electric Start unit : Turn the ignition ke t to the right to start the engine . Release the key after the engine starts . • Recoil Start : Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches 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 stroke . Keep a firm grip on starter h _ halle . Return it slowly to the rope guide . • After engine starts , move throttle centre to desired engine speed . ( The mower is designed to be operated at full throttle . ) NOTE : If any problems are encountered , refe " to the TROUBLE SHOOTING Section of this manual . TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade . , _ WARNING : The blade continues tc rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off . USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER Be sure that lawn is clear of stones , sticks , wir _ , or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or engine . Such objects could be accidently thrown by tLs mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others . For the 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 coul : l cause you to slip and fall . New grass , thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut . For a healthier lawn , never cut off more than c ne - third of the total length of the grass . Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth . This mower is designed to be operated at ful throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of mowing or mulching . inspect the mower for any damage , ] nd repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower . , _ WARNING : If you strike a foreign object , stop the engine . Remove wire from spark plug , thoroughlybe Extensive vibration of the mower curing operation is an indication of damage . The unit should promptly inspected and repaired . 12
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BAGGING GRASS CLIPPINGS ( Model 979 Only ) This mower can bag grass clippings . FoI ! ow steps 1 through 3 to ready the mower for bagging . Step 1 . Remove wing nuts holding mulching Step 2 . Replace with bagging adapter . Attach baffle or side discharge chute in place . Then using wing nuts . Be sure that inner lip of remove plug or discharge chute . attachment goes under the edge of the deck . . . . . . . I Step 3 . Lift flap and slide bag onto adapter . t Bagging adaptor Mulching baffle Side discharge chute 13
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EMPTYING YOUR GRASS BAG Lift grassbag from the bagging adaptor using the lower handle . While holding the lower handle lift up the rear section of the grassbag . The bag will open a _ d the grass clippings will fall out . See Figure 9 . When replacing your grassbag be sure the top of the bag rests on the wire support between the handles , Figure 9 SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS CLIPPIN ¢ iS This mower can also side discharge grass cli _ pings . Follow steps 1 and 2 to ready this mower for side discharge operation . Step 2 . Attach discharge chute with wing nuts . Step 1 . Remove mulching baffle or grass bag adapter . 14
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SECTION 9 : ADJUSTMENTS disconnecting spark plug wire . , _ WARNING : Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Noah Lower Handle Figure 10 Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position . To lower handle height , proceed as follows : • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide . • Remove the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and carriage bolts . Lay the upper handle out of the way , being careful not to bend or kink the cables . • Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets . Press out on the legs of the lower handle . Remove lower handle from the mower . • Turn lower handle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward . See Figure 10 . Reassemble , placing the bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket . • Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle . • Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the Set - Up Instructions . THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Clamp On Engine Figure 11 If the throttle control requires adjustment or if it has been replaced , adjust the throttle control as follows . • Remove the screw shown in Figure 11 . Remove the cable clamp from the cable . • Push the throttle control 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 toward the rear of the engine as it will go . Secure the cable in this position with the cable clamp and screw . 15
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DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTI AENT 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 o adjust the drive clutch control if any of the following happens : • The mower does not propel itself with th . _ drive clutch engaged . • The mower's drive wheels hesitate with he drive clutch engaged . To resolve the above problems , rotate the adj _ tstment wheel with your fingers . Clockwise to tighten the cable and counter - clockwise to loosen the cable . See Fig Jre 12 . Bottom View ® ® Adjustment Wheel \ \ Figure 12 Note : For some people the drive clutch hand e may not be in a comfortable position . You can adjust the handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel . Follow engine manual for lubrication instructior s . SHIFT LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMEN1 Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cabl . _ 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 . I Bottom View Adjustable Cable Bracket ® Hex Nut ( A ) Speed C , } ntrol Lever Step 1 . Start engine . Step 5 . Loosen hex nut ( A ) which secures the adjustable cable bracket . Step 2 , Place speed control in the sixth sp . = ed position . Step 6 , Push back on the adjustable cable bracket . Step 3 . Stop engine . Step 7 . Tighten hex nut ( A ) . Step 4 . Disconnect spark plug wire and gr , ) und it . 16
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SECTION 10 : MAINTENANCE maintenance . _ , WARNING : Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performing any repairs or NOTE : When tipping the unit , empty the fuel tank and keep engine , spark plug side up . Never tip the mower more than 90 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 instructions . • Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit . Read and follow instructions carefully . • Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions . Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions . Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner 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 start 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 buildup 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 START UNITS ONLY : BATIERY PACK REPLACEMENT Remove the battery pack from the handle panel for replacement only . Do not separate the batteries for any reason . Dispose of batteries properly . any way . Do not put batteries in fire . They may burst or release toxic materials . _ , WARNING : Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause burns . Do not short circuit or mutilate in When replacing battery pack in handle panel , battery pack must be positioned with the positive terminal to the right hand side and the negative terminal to the left hand side of panel . Replacing the battery pack incorrectly will cause serious damage . The positive lead on the wire harness has the smaller connector . Connect the positive lead to the positive side of the battery pack , then connect the negative side . IN - LINE FUSE The unit is equipped with an in - line fuse . If unit fails 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 OF THE BATTERY The battery must be stored with a full charge . A discharged battery will freeze . IMPORTANT : All batteries discharge during storage . Recharge battery every two months and before returning to service . Refer to charging instructions in OPERATION section . 17
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CUTTING BLADE REMOVAL , REPLA _ EMENT AND SHARPENING Blade Adapter " " Blade Bell Support Figure 13 • When removing the cutting blade for Sh _ Lrpening or replacement , protect hands with heavy gloves or a rag before grabbing the blade . • Remove the bolt and blade bell support \ zhich hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft . • Remove the blade and adapter from the _ rankshaft . Replace when necessary , _ , WARNING : Periodically inspect th _ blade adapter for cracks , especially if you strike a foreign object . When sharpening the blade , follow the origin _ 1angle of grind as a guide . It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of gri _ ding to prevent an unbalanced blade . An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at hig 1speeds . It may cause damage to the mower , and it could break causing personal injury . The blade can be tested by balancing it on a r _ und shaft screwdriver . Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly . It is recommended that the bade always be removed from the adapter for the when testing for balance , Before reinstalling the blade and the blade aJapter to the unit , lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil . • Be sure to install the blade with the site of the blade marked " Bottom " ( or with part number ) facing the ground when the mower is in the operatil _ gposition . • Slide blade adapter onto engine cranksh # t . • Place blade on adapter , Be certain the Llade is aligned with and seated onto the blade adapter flanges . • Place blade bell support on blade . Mak ; sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with the small holes in the blade . • Replace hex bolt . • Tighten hex bolt to torque : 450 in . Ibs . n'in . , 600 in . Ibs , max . NOTE : To ensure safe operation of your unit , the blade bolt must be checked periodically for correct torque . 18
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DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Step 1 . Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground Step 9 . Remove the hex bolt holding the it against the engine . transmission to the mower housing . 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 . Block securely . 5 . Remove the center bolt which secures the Step blade to the crankshaft . Remove the blade , and the blade adapter , wave washer , and spacer . Refer to Cutting Blade Removal , Replacement and Sharpening in the Hex Bolt Maintenance Section . Baffle Step 6 . Move rear height adjuster to the sixth position . Step 7 . Using a 3 / 8 " socket , remove three hex Step 10 . Tilt the transmission forward and loosen screws holding the baffle to the deck . the idler pulley bolt and Iocknut 1 / 2 turn using two 7 / 16 " wrenches . Step 11 . Using a pair of pliers , pull back and rotate HexScrew belt keeper bracket from the slot on idler pulley . Step 12 . Slide the belt out from between the Belt Keeper Bracket and the idler pulley . Transmission _ I Hex Scre _ Hex Pulley _ Screw Belt Belt Keeper _ Bracket Idler Pulley / Step 8 . Pivot baffle towards the rear of the mower . Transmission Bracket / Idler Pulley J I Boltand / Locknut \ 19
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_ ep 13 , S _ e the heather andpu _ h - belt iSteplp161 Place _ e new beito _ er the tran _ n - - forward . Press the control arm inwar _ I pulley . Start the belt in pulley groove and towards the deck and remove the sb speed ! rotate pulley until belt is seated in cable from the slot . transmission pulley . Step 17 . Place belt between dier pulley and the Six - Speed belt keeper bracket . Cable Slot Belt Step 18 . Using pliers , rotate the belt keeper bracket so that it snaps into slot on the id er Control Arm bracket , Step 19 . Tighten the Idler Pulley bolt and Locknut 112turn using two 7 / 16 " wrenches . Transmission _ Pulley Belt Keeper Bracket Transmission Step 14 . Pivot the control arm down away from the pulley and belt . Idler Pulley Boltand / Locknut ( : ontrol / _ . . . . Arm IStep 15 . Lift off the lower pulley assembl ' r and Step 20 . Place belt between the two pulley halves remove the old belt from around the on the crankshaft . Make sure to route the belt crankshaft . inside the belt guard pin . " o o Lower Pulley Upper Half _ Pulley Half • Cranks haft Tab Belt Belt Lower Belt Pulley Pin Half ilMPORTANT : When replacing the belt , do not disas - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ semble the lower pulalesysembly . " . . . . 2O
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Step 21 . Pinch belt together so that it is not in the Step 22 . Pivot the control arm back to its original position and reinstall the six - speed cable into pulley groove , and the lower pulley can be the slot . pushed towards the engine . Step 23 . Check and make sure the belt is routed inside the pulley halves and the belt guard pin . Lower Pulley Half \ o o , , \ - Guard \ Pin Step 24 . Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear mower housing . Step 25 . Pivot the baffle back to its original position and secure with three hex screws earlier removed . You will need a 3 / 8 " socket for these screws . Step 26 . Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and reinstall spacer , wave washer , blade adapter assembly and the blade in the correct order . Step 27 , Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade . Follow recommended torque which is 450 - 600 in . Ibs . 21
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SECTION 11 : LUBRICATION any kind of work on the lawn mower . WARNING : Always stop engine a _ d disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning , lubricating or doing Ble ( e Control Handle Wheels ) ine / SEE ENGINE MANUAL Figure 14 Blade Control : Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil . See Figure 14 . The blad _ control must operate freely in both directions . Wheels : Lubricate the wheels at least on : e a season with light oil ( or engine oil ) . Also , if the wheels are removed for any reason , lubricate the surface of the axle belt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil . See Figure 14 . Engine : Follow engine manual for lubricatic _ instructions . SECTION 12 : OFF - SEASON s'rORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepal s lawn mower for storage . • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly * s described in the lubrication instructions . • Refer to engine manual for correct eng ne storage instructions . • Follow battery storage instructions on _ age 17 ( Electric Start Units Only ) . • Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting , • Store mower in a dry , clean area . Do n ) t store next to corrosive materials , such as fertilizer . NOTE : When storing any type of power eqqlipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed , care should be taken to rust - proof the equipment . Using a light oiI or silicone , coat the equipment , especially cables and all moving paris . 22
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SECTION 13 : TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause ( s ) Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged . Engage blade control handle , Spark plug wire disconnected . Connect wire to spark plug . Throttle control lever not in correct Move throttle lever to FAST or START starting position . 3osition . Fuel tank empty , or stale fuel . Fill tank with clean , fresh gasoline . Blocked fuel line , Clean fuel line , Faulty spark plug . Clean , adjust gap or replace . Engine flooded , Crank engine with throttle in FAST position , Engine runs erratic Unit running in START position . Move throttle lever to FAST position . Spark plug wire loose . Connect and tighten spark plug wire , Blocked fuel line or stale fuel . Clean fuel line ; fill tank with clean , fresh gasoline . Clear vent . Vent in gas cap plugged . Water or dirt in fuel system , Drain fuel tank , Refill with fresh fuel . Clean air cleaner . Dirty air cleaner . Carburetor out of adjustment . Adjust carburetor . Engine overheats Engine oil level low . Fill crankcase with proper oil . Air flow restricted . Remove blower housing and clean . Carburetor net adjusted properly , iAdjust carburetor . Occasional skip ( hesitates ) at Spark plug gap too close . Adjust gap to . 030 " . high speed Idles poorly Spark plug fouled , faulty or gap too Reset gap to . 030 " or replace spark plug . wide . Carburetor improperly adjusted . Adjust carburetor . Dirty air cleaner . Clean air cleaner . Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced , Tighten blade and adapter . Balance blade . Bent cutting blade . Replace blade . Mower will not mulch grass Engine speed too low . Set throttle between 3 / 4 and full throttle . Wet grass . Do not mow when grass is wet ; wait until later to cut . Excessively high grass , Mow once at a high cutting height , then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath ( 1 / 2 width ) . Dull blade . Sharpen or replace blade . Uneven cut Wheels not positioned correctly . Place all four wheels in same height } osition . Dul ! blade . Sharpen or replace blade . Refer to separate engine manual packed with your mower for more engine rebated 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 . 23
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Models 959 / 979 / E . q79 TRANSMISSIC N AND PULLEY F 3R 64 / / Y 32 38 / 63 62 6O \ \ \ \ 45 37 39 73 2 6 6 25 16 61 74 43 42 43 8O \ \ 79 77 52 9 5O 8 8 10 \ \ \ 53 76 54 68 24
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Models 959 / 979 / E979 Ref . Ref . Part No . Part No . Description Description No . No . 1 710 - 0134 Scr . Carr . 1 / 4 - 20 x . 62 Traii - S 40 731 - 1901 2 710 - 0654A Scr . _ : 3 / 8 - 18 : 1.00 Trail Shield Wire 41 732 - O842 N 3 710 - 0703 Scr . 1 / 4 - 20 x . 750 42 611 - 0064 - 0665 N F £ Axle Ass'y . 4 712 - 0397 43 710 - 1241 Wing Nut 1 / 4 - 20 Hx Scr . Wash Hd . HL - Lo . 5 723 - 0233 Nut , Push . 25 I . D . x , 50 O . D . 44 710 - 1242 Scr . Torx , Truss HL - Lo . 6 736 - 0204 Wash . FL . 334 LD . x . 62 x . 03 45 714 - 0104 Cotter Pin . 072 x 1.12 Lg . 7 782 - 0046 - 0665 N Deck - 21 " 46 731 - 1829 N Fr , Axle Cover , Yellow 8 710 - 0653 Scr . TT . 1 / 4 - 20 x . 375 47 736 - 0286 Bowed Washer 9 710 - 1220 Scr . HE 1 / 2 - 14 x . 750 48 741 - 0492A Bush . Block . 505 Dia . x . 62 10 731 - 1828 N Baffle 49 782 - 0565 - 0665 N ControI Arm 11 638 - 0012 N 50 734 - 1818 N Rear Axle Ass'y WheeI 8 x 2 Link , Yellow 12 682 - 0531 N 51 734 - 1836 N Pivot Arm Ass'y WheeI 9 x 2 Link Yellow , Sly . 13 682 - 7526 N 52 736 - 0105 Trans . Axle Ass'y Spr . Wash . . 401 x . 870 x . 063 14 682 - 7528 N 53 736 - 0504 Chain Cover Ass'y Wave Wash . 510 x . 750 x . 017 15 710 - 0653 Scr . 1 - 1 - 1 / 4 - 20 x . 375 54 738 - 0102 Shldr Scr . 498 x 1.445 x3 / 8 - 16 16 710 - 0751 Cap Screw HH 1 / 4 - 20 x . 620 55 10622B Spring , Ratchet , Plastic 17 710 - 0896 Scr . AB 1 / 4 - 14 x . 826 56 748 - 0381 Pawl - R . H . 18 710 - 1315 Scr . 3 / 8 116 x . 25 57 748 - 0188B Pawl - L . H . ( Not Illustrated ) 19 711 - 0635 58 16855 Clevis Pin . 50 Dia . x 4.82 Lg . Ratchet Pawt Plate 20 713 - 0453 N Chain - Endls . # 48.500P x 24L 59 738 - 0137A Scr . Shld , . 340 x , 285 21 714 - 0474 Cotter Pin . 1250 . D . x . 75 60 712 - 0414 Top Lock Tab Weld Nut 1 / 4 - 20 22 720 - 0223 61 731 - 1426 Grip Hubcap - Yellow 23 732 - 0803 N 62 710 - 1237 Spring Lever Screw . 620 Hx . Sit . Wsh . 24 732 - 0832 N 63 751B213146 Torsion Spring Casing Clamp , Throttle 25 736 - 0270 Bell Wash . . 285 x . 75 x . 082 64 725 - 0157 Cable Tie 26 736 - 0369 FI . Wash . . 508 I . D . 1.000 x . 020 65 710 - 0604 Hex Scr . 5 / 16 - 18 27 738 - 0529 66 754 - 0460 N Nut Shld . . 825 Dia . x . 165 Lg . Belt 28 741 - 0324 67 742 - 0741 Hx . FIg . Brg . . 506 I . D , x . 590 L 21 " Mulching Blade 29 741 - 0522 68 753 - 0609 Hx . Flg . Brg . . 506 I , D . x . 715 L . Blade Adaptor Kit 30 741 - 0978 N Hx . SIv . Brg . . 504 I , D . x , 830 L . 69 736 - 0524A Blade Bell Suport 31 748 - 0318 Wheel Rachet 7O 710 - 1257 Hex Bolt 3 / 8 - 24x2.5 " Lg . 32 750 - 0151 Spa . . 550 I . D . x / 750 O . D . 72 735 - 0639 Spark Plug Insulator 33 750 - 0515 Spa . . 51 . D . x . 70 O . D . x 38 L . 73 731 - 1832 N Side Discharge Chute 34 750 - 0807 Spa , , 385 x . 624 x . 700 74 731 - 1833 N Mulch Cover 35 750 - 1056 N Shld . Spa . . 385 I . D , X . 715 Lg . 75 631 - 0066 N Chute Ass'y tt 36 782 - 0568 N Brkt . - Ht , Adj . Spring 76 I 731 - 1713 N Discharge Chute l " t 37 682 - 3052 - 0665 N Handle Brkt . Ass'y . R . H . 77 I 747 - 0965 N Pivot Rod tl - 682 - 3053 - 0665 N Handle Brkt . Ass'y . L . H . 78 t 732 - 0819 N Torsion Spring tt 398 710 - 1348 Scr . AB 1 / 4 - 14 x . 500 79 I 726 - 0111 Push Cap t " 1 " 3 . 80 731 - 1874 N Doer ft 1 . . . . . . . . c . ut . . . . . 11 " Model 979 only 25
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Models 959 / 979 27 24 23 13 19 17 22 3 26 5 7 4 \ \ 36 3 5 3O 31 26
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Models 959 / 979 Ref , Part No . Description No . Description Rt , _ . f " Part No . 19 C Sunk Tap Screw # 10 x 175 L 20 732 - 0627 Shift Lever Spring I Cotter Pin . 072 x 1.12 Lg . 714 - 0104 21 16864 Knob Ass - ' y Wingnut 5 / 16 - 18 6 Spd . Rack CabIe Brkt , 720 - 0241 726 - 0240 22 731 - 0905 Strap 4.3 Lg . Lower Control Housing 5 736 - 0451 Wash . Sad . . 320 ID x . 830 OD 23 731 - 0906 Cable Mounting Cap 6 720 - 0279 Knob Handle ERS - 1 / 4 - 20 24 731 - 0620 Contro ! Lever 7 710 - 1205 25 746 - 0939 Rope Guide Eyebolt 1 " N 6 Spd , Cable 8 710 - 0605 Screw 1 / 4 - 20 x 1.81 26 746 - 0710A S , R Cable 27 Throttle Lever 747 - 0824 Control Handle 90 746 - 08761 736 - 050 28 720 - 0294 Spring Wash . Curved Foam Grip ( 2 Reqd . ) 11 712 - 0324 29 749 - 0439B Nut 1 / 4 - 20 Top Iocknut Insert Upper Handle 30 12 646 - 0875 749 - 0907 Lower Handle Housing , Throttle 13 811 - 00303 Throttle Control - ( Includes 31 631 - 0071 N Grassbag Cover w / Label 11 8,9,10,11 & 12 ) 14 746 - 0557 32 747 - 0939 N Control Cable 47 " Lg . Pivot Rod tt 33 726 - 0106 Cable Throttle 60 " Lg . Cap Nut tt 15 i 746 - 0841 16 731 - 0904 34 747 - 0937 N Upper Control Housing Frame - Grassbag t1 . 17 731 - 0924 35 N 6 Speed Shift Lever 747 - 0940 Rod , Support 1 . ' _ Gear Insert 36 664 - 0074 18 I 713 - 0397 Grassbag tt Ni ' For model 959 only tt For model 979 onl Labels Ref Ref Part No . Pa _ No , Description Description No . No . N ! I 777 - 1595C Nil 777 - 4626 N Danger - Rt . Rear N YM 6 / 21 LabeI 1 " N / I 777 - 0870 Nil 777 - 4627 Danger - Side Discharge N YM 6 / 21 LabeI 1 " 1 " N / I 777 - 5270 Nil 777 - 4628 N Warning - Above Deck N YM 6 / 21 Label : ) : Opening N / I 777 - 1104 Drive Label Nil 777 - 5645 N Ht . Adjuster Label N / ] 777 - 8627 N / I 777 - 1183A Model No . Label Drive Label $ N / I 777 - 0148 Throttle Label Nil 777 - 3541 Trans . Drive Label N / I 777 - 4466 YM Bubble Crest Nil 777 - 1105 N Start Instructions - on Bat - tery Pack : ] : N / I 777 - 4569 N WheeI Cover Label Nil 777 - 4629 N YM Electric Start : 1 : 1 For model 959 only 11 For model 979 only : 1 : For model E979 only 27
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Model E979 16 29 - - - - - 2 ! 37 53 19 17 22 \ 43 3 26 4 25 36 3 31 28
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Model E979 Ref . Ref . Part No . Part No . Description Description No . No . 710 - 1174 Bolt Cur . Carr . 5 / 16 - 18 x 2.0 29 749 - 0439B 1 Upper Handle 749 - 0907 Lower Handle 2 714 - 0104 30 Cotter Pin . 072 x 1.12 Lg . 3 720 - 0241 31 631 - 0071 Knob Ass'y Wingnut 5 / 16 - 18 N Gressbag Cover w / Labei N Pivot Rod 4 726 - 0240 32 747 - 0939 Strap 4.3 Lg . 5 736 - 0451 Wash . Sad . , 320 ID x , 830 OD 33 726 - 0106 Cap Nut 6 720 - 0279 Knob Handle ERS - 1 / 4 - 20 34 747 - 0937 N Frame - Grassbag 9 746 - 0876 Throttle Lever 35 747 - 0940 N Rod , Support 10 736 - 0501 36 664 - 0074 Spring Wash . Curved N Grassbag 37 710 - 1250 Cur , Carr . Bolt 5 / 16 - 18 x 1 " 11 712 - 0324 Nut 1 / 4 - 20 Top Iocknut Insert Lg . 38 712 - 0267 Hex Nut 5 / 16 - 18 Thd . 12 646 - 0875 Housing , Throttle 39 725 - 1276 13 811 - 00303 Throttle Controt - ( Includes Battery Pack - 12 Volt 9,10,11 & 12 ) 14 746 - 0557 40 731 - 0891A ControI Cable 47 " Lg . Battery Tray 15 746 - 0841 41 725 - 0873 Cable Throttle 60 " Lg . Ignition Switch 42 725 - 0201 16 731 - 0904 Upper Control Housing Ignition Key 43 Fuse Holder 17 731 - 0924 6 Speed Shift Lever 425 - 1428 725 - 0298 Fuse 7 - 1 / 2 Amp ( Not IlL ) 18 713 - 0397 Gear Insert 44 725 - 1206 Plug 19 710 - 0841 45 725 - 1442 Wire Harness C Sunk Tap Screw # 10 x . 75 L 20 732 - 0627 46 710 - 0501 Shift Lever Spring Hex Bolt 1 / 4 - 20 x 2 " Lg . 47 21 16864 6 Spd . Rack Cable Brkt . 736 - 0270 Bell Wash 1 / 4 " I , D . 22 731 - 0905 Lower Control Housing 49 782 - 9012 Lower Battery Tray 23 731 - 0906 50 736 - 0242 Bell Wash . 5 / 16 " I . D . Cable Mounting Cap 24 731 - 0620 Controi Lever 51 710 - 0969 Truss Mch . Tap Scr . 1 " Lg . 25 _ 746 - 0939 52 725 - 1538 Harness Ext . 6 Spd . Cable S , R Cable 53 710 - 0111 Scr . 1 / 4 - 20 x 1.25 26 I 746 - 0710A Control Handle 54 712 - 0287 Hex Nut 1 / 4 - 20 27 747 - 0824 55 725 - 0727 Battery Charger FoamGr ! p ! 2Re.qd : . ! . . . 29
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Models 959 / 979 / E ' ) 79 8 6 13 2 9 16 18 / 17 7 Ref . Par No . Description No . 1 746 - 093 : ) 6 Spd . Cabie - 2 656 - 061 N Pulley Ass'y Multi - Spd . 3 710 - 016 ' Scr , 1 / 4 - 20 x . 50 Carr . 4 710 - 089 , _ Scr , AB 1 / 4 - 14 x , 625 Hxinwsh 5 711 - 111 _ N Pivot Shaft 6 712 - 028 ' Nut 1 / 4 - 20 7 732 - 080 ' Torsion Spring LH 8 736 - 027 ' ) Bell Wash . . 265 X . 75 X . 062 9 736 - O32 ) Lock Wash . 1 / 4 Reg Duty 10 736 - 052 , Wave Wash . 1.38 x . 88 x , 029 Shld , Scr , , 375 xli4 - 14AB 11 738 - 092 12 750 - 107 ) Slev Spcr . 88 IDxl . 00 OD x . 48 13 750 - 107 Slev Spcr . 881D xl . 131D x . 12 14 756 - 062 Roller Cable 15 782 - 757 _ . - 0665 N 6 Spd . Cable Adj . Bracket 16 782 - 757 5 - 0665 N 6 Spd . Cable Mt . Bracket 17 782 - 759 _ N 6 Sp . Control Arm 18 782 - 759 ' N 6 Sp . Pivot Bracket Hex Nut 1 / 4 - 28 19 712 - 013 30
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Models 959 / 979 / E979 5 _ _ 4 22 24 / 27 Description . . . . . . . . . Rei - I Part NO . No . Description No . " J N Pinion Shaft 10T , - 1 " _ Hx . Jam Nt _ t - _ 17 I 717 - 1468 Thr . Wash . 3 / 8 x . 70 x , 030 2 I 736 - 0425 Bell Wash . . 325 x . 930 x . 045 18 I 736 - 0314 N Thr . Wash . . 388 x , 625 x . 062 3 I 756 - 0856 N Pulley 19 I 736 - 0569 N FL Wash . . 510 x 1,120 x . 060 20 I 618 - 0252 Lower Housing Ass'y . 4 736 - 3084 Hx . Scr . 1 / 2 - 20 x . 75 Hx . Jam Nut 1 / 4 - 28 21 I 710 - 0642 5 712 - 0896 782 - 7601 N Cable Bracket 22 ] 6 782 - 7598 N Belt Keeper 741 - 0674 N 23 ] Bearing 7 741 - 0600 Bearing 24 I 611 - 0066 N 8 750 - 1050 Shaft Ass'y . N Flange Spacer 721 - 0325 9 682 - 0027 25 I Plug N Idler Bracket Ass'y . 717 - 1469 N Gear 34 T , I ( 710 - 0299 26 I Hx . Cap Scr . 1 / 4 - 28 x 1.00 Gr . 5 27 I 711 - 1168 N I1 732 - 0811 Output Shaft 6 T . N Torsion Spring 28 ! 741 - 0673 N If 741 - 0682 Flange Bearing N Bearing Sleeve Oil Seal 29 721 - 0329 I _ 736 - 0570 N FI . Wash . , 885 x 1.145 x . 030 Pivot Bracket 30 782 - 7595 lz 721 - 0329 Oil Seal t _ 618 - 0253 31 741 - 0324 Flange Bearing N Upper Housing Ass'y . Wash , FI . , 508 I . D . x 1.00 O . D . x 1 _ 736 - 0520 N FI . Wash . . 504 x . 700 x . 030 32 736 - 0369 I , 020 618 - 0263 Tranmission Cemp . 31
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR " YaRD - MaN ) / / For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America , its possessions and territories , MTD Products will , at its option , repair or replace , for the original purchaser , free of charge , any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship . This warranty covers units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the owner's instructions furnished with the unit , and which have not been subject to misuse , abuse , commercial use , neglect , accident , improper maintenance or alteration . Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as noted below in the " No Fault Ninety Day Consumer Warranty " clause . All normal wear part failures will be covered on this product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause . After 90 days , but within the two year period , normal wear parts failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts . Normal wear parts are defined as battedes * , belts , blades , blade adapters , grass bags , rider deck wheels , seats , snow thrower skid shoes , shave plates and tires . How to obtain service : Warranty service is available , with proof of purchase , through your local authorized service dealer . To locate the dealer in your area , please check the yellow pages or contact the Customer Service Department of MTD Products , P O Box 368022 , Cleveland , Ohio 44136 - 9722 . Phone ! ( 800 ) 800 - 7310 . The return of a complete unit will net be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by the Customer Service Department of MTD Products . Transportation charges : Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser . Units exported out of the United States : MTD Products does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America , its possessions and territories , except those sold through MTD Products ' authorized channels of export distribution . Other Warranties : 1 . The engine or component parts thereof carry separate warranties from their manufacturers . Please refer to the applicable manufacturers warranty on these items . 2 . * Batteries are covered by a 90 - day replacement warranty . 3 . Log splitter pumps , valves and cylinders or component parts thereof are covered by a one year warranty . 4 . All other warranties , express or implied , including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose , are hereby expressly disclaimed in their entirety . 5 . The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD Products ' obligations arising from the sales of its products . MTD Products will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage . How state law relates to this warranty : This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights , and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state . Certain disclaimers are not allowed in some states and therefore they may not apply to you under all circumstances . Note : This warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants , filters , blade sharpening and tune - ups , or adjustments such as brake adjustments , clutch adjustments or deck adjustments . Nor does this warranty cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure .
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For Parts , Accessories or Service Information , Call : 1 ( 800 ) 800 - 7310 Please have your model number ready when you call . Call Now ! The only way to ensure tPe performance of your product is to use original equipment parts and accessories . MTD designs and engineers quality parts to exacting specifications . When you substitute , you take a chance on quality , reliability , safety and performance . Use MTD original equipment ! PRODUCT _ PURCHASEINFORMATION Where Purchased : . Address : Phone Number : Product ModeI Number : Product Serial Number : . Date Purchased : Product Description : _ _ of California to cause cancer , I : irth defects or other reproductive harm , , _ WARNING : The Engine Exf aust from this product contains chemicals known to the State 36