Bolens Lawn Mower 979 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
21” Self-Propelled  
Mower  
Model Number  
979  
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.  
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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. Failure to comply with these instructions may  
result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.  
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle  
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer  
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.  
DANGER: This machine 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 machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.  
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.  
8. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the  
General Operation  
cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands  
1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety  
and feet.  
before attempting to assemble this machine. Read,  
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine  
contact or thrown object injuries.  
and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely  
9. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade  
10. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled  
familiar with the controls and the proper use of this  
over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping.  
machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe  
Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the  
place for future and regular reference and for ordering  
handle immediately.  
replacement parts.  
11. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are  
2. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment,  
walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or  
not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all  
obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping  
times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to  
and then follow these steps:  
mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.  
a. Step back from the mower to fully extend your  
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this  
arms.  
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and  
b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.  
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in  
c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way  
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a  
toward you.  
parent. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with  
d. Repeat these steps as needed.  
these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use  
12. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of  
this machine.  
alcohol or drugs.  
4. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to  
13. Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on units so  
be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and  
equipped while starting engine.  
other foreign objects which could be tripped over or  
14. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never  
picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can  
attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the  
cause serious personal injury. Plan your mowing pattern  
safety device inoperative and may result in personal  
to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks,  
injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade  
bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material  
control handle must operate easily in both directions and  
against a wall or obstruction which may cause  
automatically return to the disengaged position when  
discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.  
released.  
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay  
15. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of  
in the operator zone behind the handles and keep  
your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal  
children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet  
injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the  
from the mower while it is in operation. Stop machine if  
blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop  
anyone enters the area.  
rotating within three seconds.  
6. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during  
16. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Walk, never  
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to  
run.  
protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can  
17. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or  
cause serious injury to the eyes.  
roads.  
7. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting  
18. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop  
slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms  
the engine and check immediately for the cause.  
and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never  
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.  
operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or  
19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a  
light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.  
complete stop before removing the grass catcher or  
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unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to  
rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never  
place any part of the body in the blade area until you are  
sure the blade has stopped rotating.  
obscure your vision of a child who may run into the  
mower.  
5. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They  
can suffer burns from a hot muffler.  
20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield,  
discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or  
other safety protective devices in place and working.  
Never operate mower with damaged safety devices.  
Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.  
21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do  
not touch.  
22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by  
the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in personal  
injury.  
6. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a  
power mower. Children 14 years old and over should  
read and understand the operation instructions and  
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and  
supervised by a parent.  
Service  
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:  
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme  
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely  
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious  
personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on  
yourself or your clothes which can ignite.  
23. If situations occur which are not 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 dealer.  
2. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.  
3. Use only an approved gasoline container.  
4. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or  
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on  
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.  
5. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from  
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not  
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a  
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser  
nozzle.  
6. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or  
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do  
not use a nozzle lock-open device.  
7. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources  
of ignition.  
Slope Operation  
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents  
which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes  
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not  
mow it. For your safety, 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,  
do not mow it.  
Do:  
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.  
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on  
slopes.  
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps  
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide  
obstacles.  
8. Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors  
will accumulate in the area.  
3. 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 immediately,  
and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.  
9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot  
or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes  
before refueling.  
10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch  
below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel  
expansion.  
11. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.  
12. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.  
Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting  
the engine.  
13. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where  
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water  
heater, space heater, furnace ,clothes dryer or other gas  
appliances.  
Do Not:  
1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you  
could lose your footing or balance.  
2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on  
the slope gauge.  
3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause  
slipping.  
Children  
14. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves,  
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and  
remove any fuel soaked debris.  
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the  
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the  
mower and the mowing activity. They do not understand the  
dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you  
last saw them.  
15. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.  
General Service:  
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the  
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the  
operator.  
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated  
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an  
odorless and deadly gas.  
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.  
3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and  
down for small children.  
4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,  
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may  
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain  
the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect  
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to  
prevent unintended starting.  
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3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent  
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade  
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade  
with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade  
only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not  
meet the original equipment specifications may lead to  
improper performance and compromise safety!”  
4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or  
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.  
5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the  
equipment is in safe working condition.  
9. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail  
shield are subject to wear and damage which could  
expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For  
safety protection, frequently check components and  
replace immediately with original equipment  
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual.  
“Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment  
specifications may lead to improper performance and  
compromise safety!”  
10. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed  
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe  
operating speed of the engine.  
11. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  
necessary.  
6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  
operation regularly.  
7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect  
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.  
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair  
the damage before starting and operating the mower.  
8. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height  
adjustment while the engine is running.  
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper  
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the  
environment.  
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,  
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.  
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower.  
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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.  
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER  
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.  
Handle Assembly  
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower  
is observed from the operating position.  
Wing Nut  
Removing Unit From Carton  
Handle Mounting  
Bracket  
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.,  
operators manual, oil, etc.)  
Cut along corners, lay carton down flat, and remove  
packing material.  
Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton  
thoroughly for loose parts.  
Figure 2  
Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the  
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Using a  
pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower handle  
against the handle mounting bracket. Insert the  
hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin.  
Repeat on other side. See Figure 3.  
After moving the hairpin clip, insert the carriage bolt  
from hardware pack in the upper hole on the handle  
mounting bracket and secure with plastic wing nut  
from the hardware pack. Repeat on other side.  
Loose Parts in Carton  
Grass Bag  
Grass Bag Adapter  
Side Discharge Chute  
Hardware Pack  
Carriage Bolt  
Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire  
Lower  
Handle  
Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the  
spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground  
against the engine. See Figure 1.  
Inner Hole  
Wing Nut  
Hairpin  
Handle Mounting  
Clip  
Bracket  
Spark Plug  
Wire  
Spark  
Plug  
Figure 3  
Fasten the cables to the lower handle with the two  
cable ties found on the lower handle. Be sure to  
insert the post on the cable ties into the holes  
provided on the lower handle. These holes may be  
found on either the inside or outside of the handles.  
Pull the cable ties tight and trim off the excess.  
See Figure 4.  
Figure 1  
Setting Up Your Lawn Mower  
Remove grass bag and other loose parts from unit  
and set it aside.  
Lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise  
the handle into the operating position. Make  
certain the lower handle is seated securely into the  
handle mounting brackets. Tighten the wing nuts  
on each side of the handle (carriage bolts must be  
seated properly into the handle). See Figure 2.  
Cable Tie  
Lower  
Handle  
NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the  
higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of  
the handle, refer to the Adjustment Section at this time.  
Figure 4  
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NOTE: Make certain the drive cable is routed around  
the outside and above the lower handle so it does not  
interfere with attaching the grass bag.  
Lower  
Handle  
Starter  
Rope  
The rope guide, which is connected to the support  
rod, is located on the right side of lower handle.  
See Figure 5.  
Support  
Rod  
With the spark plug wire disconnected and  
grounded, hold the blade control handle against the  
upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the  
engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the  
starter rope into the rope guide.  
Rope  
Guide  
Figure 5  
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER  
Read this operators manual and safety rules before  
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations  
in Figure 6 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself  
with the location of various controls and adjustments.  
Save this manual for future reference.  
Shift Lever  
The shift lever is located on the drive clutch control  
housing on the upper handle. This lever is used to  
select the forward speed of the mower. When changing  
speed selection, release the drive clutch control. See  
Figure 6.  
WARNING: The operation of any lawn  
mower can result in foreign objects being  
thrown into the eyes, which can damage  
your eyes severely. Always wear safety  
glasses while operating the mower, or  
while performing any adjustments or  
repairs on it.  
NOTE: Move the shift lever only when the engine is  
running. Changing the shift lever setting with the  
engine off can cause damage to the mower.  
Engine Controls  
See the separate engine manual for the location and  
function of the controls on the engine.  
Recoil Starter  
The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle.  
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start  
the unit. See Figure 6.  
Stopping Engine  
Release blade control handle to stop the engine  
and the blade.  
Blade Control Handle  
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the  
post on the engine.  
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle  
of the mower. The blade control handle must be  
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade  
control handle to stop engine and blade. See Figure 6.  
Blade Control  
Handle  
WARNING: This blade control mechanism  
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass  
its operations.  
Shift Lever  
Cutting Height  
Adjustment Lever  
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever  
Drive Clutch  
Control  
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above  
the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to  
the Adjustment Section in this manual. See Figure 6.  
Mulching  
Plug  
Recoil  
Starter  
Drive Clutch Control  
The drive clutch control is located on the upper handle.  
Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive system.  
Release the clutch control to disengage the drive  
system. Release the clutch control to slow down when  
approaching an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping.  
See Figure 6.  
Discharge  
Chute  
Figure 6  
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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER  
Towards Better Mower Performance  
1. Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mowers gas  
tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline  
that is more than 30 days old.  
2. Make sure to connect the mowers spark plug  
wire before trying to start the engine.  
5. Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to  
start the engine.  
6. Set cutting height adjustment lever to middle  
setting and mow a single pass on your lawn;  
then adjust to desired height for a closer cut.  
3. Add engine oil to the oil fill on the mower engine.  
Check the dipstick and add more if necessary.  
Remember that the oil level has to touch the fill  
line.  
4. Locate the primer decal near the primer bulb on  
the engine, and read its instruction. Using your  
thumb, press the primer bulb slowly as many  
times as the decal advises.  
7. To mulch insert the mulch plug/cover on the  
mower.  
8. Before storing the lawn mower for the winter,  
use stabilizer-treated fuel and run the tank dry.  
9. Thirty days before start of the new season,  
check the air filter, spark plug and blade on the  
lawn mower, and replace if needed.  
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away  
from chute area on the cutting deck. The  
operation of any lawn mower can result in  
foreign objects being thrown into the  
eyes, which can result in severe eye  
damage. Always wear safety glasses or  
eye shields.  
Squeeze the drive clutch control and pull the  
mower backward. Do the rear wheels lock?  
Is the drive clutch control cable free of kinks or  
sharp bends?  
If you answered yesto all three questions, your  
mower passed the test and you can start your  
mower.  
If you answered noto any of the three questions,  
you will have to adjust the drive clutch control as  
instructed in the ADJUSTMENT SECTION.  
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with  
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best  
results raise the cutting position until it is determine  
which height is best for your lawn. See the adjustment  
section for details.  
Starting Engine  
Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine  
manual packed with your unit.  
Your lawn mower is equipped with a constant  
speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best  
performance.  
Stand behind the mower and squeeze the blade  
control handle against the upper handle.  
Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly  
until engine reaches the 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. Keeping a firm grip on  
the starter handle, let the rope return to the starter  
slowly.  
Gas and Oil Fill-Up  
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in  
the separate engine manual packed with your mower.  
Read instructions carefully.  
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with  
engine running or until the engine has  
been allowed to cool for at least two  
minutes after running.  
Before Starting Your Mower  
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.  
Using Your Lawn Mower  
Check for proper drive clutch operation using the  
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST.  
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or  
other objects which could damage the lawn mower or  
the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by  
the mower in any direction and cause serious personal  
injury to the operator and others.  
Neutral Adjustment Test  
To perform the neutral adjustment test answer the  
following questions.  
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  
With the drive clutch control released, push mower  
forward and pull it backward. Does it move freely?  
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you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass  
may require a narrower cut.  
NOTE: The chute door has been designed to move the  
starter rope out of the way of the bag when the chute  
door is opened.  
For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-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 full throttle to give you the  
best cut and do the most effective job of mowing or  
mulching.  
Chute  
Door  
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,  
stop the engine. Remove wire from the  
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower  
for any damage, and repair the damage  
before restarting and operating the  
mower. Extensive vibration of the mower  
during operation is an indication of  
damage. The unit should be promptly  
inspected and repaired.  
Grass  
Bag  
Figure 8  
Mulching  
Attaching Side Discharge Chute  
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it  
tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing  
proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass  
may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should  
be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has  
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow  
in excess of 4, mulching is not recommended. Mow  
using the grass bag to reduce the grass height to 3 1/4”  
maximum before mulching.  
Remove mulching baffle or grass bag adapter from  
unit by disconnecting wing nuts.  
Attach side discharge chute to unit and secure with  
the three wing nuts. See Figure 9.  
Attaching The Grass Bag  
Remove three wing nuts holding the mulching  
baffle or side discharge chute in place and remove  
from unit.  
Replace with grass bag adapter, while making  
sure the front lip of adapter goes under the edge of  
the deck. Secure with wing nuts previously  
removed. See Figure 7.  
Side Discharge  
Chute  
Grass Bag  
Adapter  
Figure 9  
Emptying the Grass Bag  
While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle  
and the lower handle, lift the grass bag straight up  
off the adapter. The chute door will move the rope  
out of the way of the bag.  
Continue to hold the lower handle and raise the  
rear of the grass bag up toward your chest. The  
grass bag will open and the grass clippings will  
disperse.  
Wing  
Nuts  
When replacing the grass bag, be sure the top of  
the bag rests on the wire support between the  
handles.  
Figure 7  
Lift chute door on the grass bag adapter and slide  
grass bag onto the adapter. See Figure 8.  
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS  
WARNING: Do not at any time make any  
adjustments without first stopping engine  
and disconnecting spark plug wire.  
Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld  
pins and insert the carriage bolts the upper hole on  
the handle mounting bracket and secure with  
plastic wing nuts.  
Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle.  
Attach the starter rope as instructed in the  
Assembly Section.  
Cutting Height Adjustment  
Your mower is shipped with the cutting height in the  
lowest position. The cutting height adjustment lever is  
located above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting  
height, pull the lever out and away from the mower and  
then move it forward or backward to select a new  
cutting height. See Figure 10.  
Notch  
NOTE: For rough or uneven lawns, move the height  
adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop  
scalping.  
Lower Handle  
Cutting Height  
Adjustment Lever  
Figure 11  
Lower  
Drive Clutch Control Adjustment  
The 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 drive clutch  
control if any of the following happens:  
The mower does not propel itself with the drive  
clutch engaged.  
Higher  
The mowers drive wheels hesitate with the drive  
clutch engaged.  
To resolve the above problems, rotate the adjustment  
wheel with your fingers. Clockwise to tighten the cable  
and counter-clockwise to loosen the cable.  
See Figure 12.  
Figure 10  
Handle Height Adjustment  
Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher  
height position. To lower the height proceed as follows:  
Bottom View  
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.  
Upper  
Adjustment  
Handle  
Wheel  
Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the  
handle brackets and remove the wing nuts and  
carriage bolts from the upper hole on the handle  
mounting bracket. Press out on the legs of the  
lower handle and remove lower handle from the  
mower.  
Drive Clutch  
Control  
Figure 12  
NOTE: For some people the drive clutch control may  
not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the  
handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel.  
Turn lower handle around so the notch on the  
bottom of the lower handle is facing forward.  
See Figure 11.  
Reassemble, placing the bottom holes in the  
handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting  
bracket.  
Shift Lever Cable Adjustment  
Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be  
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required due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment  
is needed if all six speeds do not work.  
Loosen hex nut which secures the adjustable cable  
bracket. See Figure 14.  
Push back on the adjustable cable bracket and  
tighten hex nut.  
The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side  
of the mower beside the engine. See Figure 14.  
Adjustable Cable  
Bracket  
Start engine and place speed control lever in the  
sixth speed position. See Figure 13.  
Hex Nut  
Bottom View  
Speed Control  
Lever  
PUSH  
Upper  
Handle  
Figure 14  
Engine Adjustments  
See the separate engine manual packed with your unit  
for adjustments to the engine.  
Figure 13  
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire and  
ground it against engine.  
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER  
General Recommendations  
Customer Responsibilities  
MAINTENANCE  
SCHEDULE  
SERVICE  
DATES  
Lubricate Wheels  
Lubricate Blade Control  
Clean Deck  
Blade Care  
Check Oil  
Change Oil  
Replace Air Filter  
Clean Engine  
Check Spark Plug  
Check Spark Arrester (if any)  
Always observe safety rules when performing any  
maintenance.  
Changing of engine governed speed will void  
engine warranty.  
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover  
items that have been subjected to operator abuse  
or negligence. To receive full value from the  
warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower  
as instructed in this manual.  
Some adjustments will have to be made  
periodically to maintain your unit properly. All  
adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of  
this manual should be checked at least once each  
season.  
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Periodically check all fasteners and make sure  
these are tight.  
Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer  
Responsibilities to get quality performance from  
your lawn mower.  
usually indicate 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.  
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.  
Lubrication  
WARNING: Always stop engine and  
disconnect spark plug wire before  
cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of  
service work on the lawn mower.  
Deck  
Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade  
control handle at least once a season with light oil. The  
blade control must operate freely in both directions.  
See Figure 15.  
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).  
Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season  
with light oil (or motor oil). If the wheels are removed for  
any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and  
inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 15.  
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed  
with you unit for lubrication instructions.  
IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a  
pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.  
Cutting Blade Removal, Replacement, and Sharpening  
When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or  
replacement, protect your hands with a pair of  
heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade.  
Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which  
hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine  
crankshaft. See Figure 16.  
Lubricate  
Remove the blade and the adapter from the  
crankshaft.  
WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade  
adapter for cracks, especially if you strike  
a foreign object. Replace when necessary.  
Figure 15  
Blade  
Adapter  
Maintenance  
Blade Bell  
Support  
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and  
keep the air cleaner side of engine 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.  
Hex Bolt  
Engine  
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine  
maintenance instructions.  
Figure 16  
When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of  
grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each  
cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to  
prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will  
cause excessive vibration when rotating at high  
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate  
engine manual packed with your unit.  
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal  
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding  
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speeds. It may cause damage to the mower, and could  
break causing personal injury.  
Remove the hex bolt from the rear of unit holding  
the transmission to the mower housing.  
See Figure 18.  
The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round  
shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side  
until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the  
blade always be removed from the adapter when  
testing for balance. Before reinstalling the blade and  
the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine  
crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter  
with light oil.  
Cutting Height  
Hex Bolt  
Adjustment  
Be sure to install the blade with the side of the  
blade marked Bottom(or with part number) facing  
the ground when the mower is in the operating  
position.  
Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft.  
Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the  
blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter  
flanges.  
Figure 18  
Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the  
notches on the blade bell support are aligned with  
small holes in the blade.  
Replace hex bolt and tighten to torque: 450 in. lbs.  
min., 600 in. lbs. max.  
Tilt the transmission forward and loosen the idler  
pulley bolt and lock nut half a turn. See Figure 19.  
Using a pair of pliers, pull back and rotate belt  
keeper bracket from the slot on the idler pulley.  
Slide the belt out from between the belt keeper  
bracket and the idler pulley.  
NOTE: To ensure safe operation of your mower, the  
blade bolt must be checked periodically for correct  
torque.  
Transmission  
Pulley  
Drive Belt Removal and Replacement  
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it  
against the engine.  
Belt  
Belt Keeper  
Bracket  
Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic  
beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage.  
Place shift lever in the first position and tip the  
mower on its side with air filter facing up.  
Remove the center bolt which secures the blade to  
the crankshaft followed by blade bell support,  
blade, and blade adapter.  
Idler Pulley  
Transmission  
Bracket  
Idler Pulley  
Move the cutting height adjustment to the highest  
position.  
Remove the three hex screws holding the baffle to  
the deck and pivot baffle towards the rear of the  
mower. See Figure 17.  
Bolt and  
Locknut  
Figure 19  
Squeeze the belt together and push it forward,  
while pressing the control arm inward towards the  
deck and remove the six speed cable from the slot.  
See Figure 20.  
Pivot the control arm down away from the pulley  
and belt.  
Lift off the lower pulley assembly and remove the  
old belt from around the crankshaft. See Figure 20.  
Baffle  
Figure 17  
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Pinch both sides of the belt together so that the belt  
is not in the pulley groove, and the lower pulley can  
be pushed towards the engine. See Figure 22.  
Six-Speed  
Cable Slot  
Belt  
Control  
Arm  
Lower Pulley  
Half  
Belt  
Belt  
Guard Pin  
Lower  
Pulley Half  
Figure 22  
Crankshaft  
Pivot the control arm back to its original position  
and reinstall the six-speed cable into the slot.  
See Figure 23.  
Check and make sure the belt is routed inside the  
pulley halves and the belt guard pin.  
Six-Speed  
Cable Slot  
Belt  
Figure 20  
Place the new belt over the transmission pulley.  
Start the belt in the pulley groove and rotate the  
pulley until the belt is seated in the transmission  
pulley. Refer to Figure 20.  
Place the belt between the idler pulley and the belt  
keeper bracket.  
Using pliers, rotate the belt keeper bracket so that it  
snaps into slot on the idler bracket. Refer to  
Figure 19.  
Control  
Arm  
Figure 23  
Tighten the idler pulley bolt and lock nut half a turn.  
Place the belt between the two pulley halves on the  
crankshaft. Make sure to route the belt inside the  
belt guard pin. See Figure 21.  
Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear  
mower housing.  
Pivot the baffle back to its original position and  
secure with three hex screws removed earlier.  
Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and  
reinstall the spacer, wave washer, blade adapter  
assembly, and blade in the correct order.  
Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade to torque:  
450-600 in. lbs.  
Upper Pulley  
Half  
Tab  
Belt  
Storing your Lawn Mower  
The following steps should be taken to prepare your  
lawn mower for storage.  
Lower Pulley  
Half  
Belt  
Guard Pin  
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described  
in the lubrication instructions.  
Figure 21  
IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a  
pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.  
IMPORTANT: When replacing the belt, do not disas-  
semble the lower pulley assembly.  
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Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage  
instructions.  
Coat mowers cutting blade with chassis grease to  
prevent rusting.  
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next  
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.  
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a  
poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be  
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or  
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all  
moving parts.  
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Cause  
Remedy  
Engine fails to start  
1. Blade control handle disengaged.  
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.  
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.  
4. Blocked fuel line.  
1. Engage blade control handle.  
2. Connect wire to spark plug.  
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.  
4. Clean fuel line.  
5. Faulty spark plug.  
6. Engine flooded  
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.  
6. Wait a few minutes to start engine.  
Engine runs erratic  
Engine overheats  
1. Spark plug wire loose.  
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.  
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.  
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh  
gasoline  
3. Clear vent.  
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.  
5. Clean air cleaner.  
3. Vent in gas plugged.  
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.  
5. Dirty air cleaner.  
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.  
6. Adjust carburetor.  
1. Engine oil level low.  
2. Air flow restricted.  
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.  
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.  
2. Remove blower housing and clean.  
3. Adjust carburetor.  
Occasional skip (hesitates) 1. Spark plug gap too close.  
at high speed  
1. Adjust gap to .030.  
Idles poorly  
1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too 1. Reset gap to .030or replace spark  
wide.  
plug.  
2. Carburetor improperly adjusted.  
3. Dirty air cleaner.  
2. Adjust carburetor.  
3. Clean air cleaner.  
Excessive vibration  
1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balance  
blade.  
2. Bent cutting blade.  
2. Replace blade.  
Mower will not mulch grass 1. Wet grass.  
1. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait  
until later to cut.  
2. Excessively high grass.  
2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then  
mow again at desired height or make a  
narrower cutting path.  
3. Dull blade.  
3. Sharpen or replace blade.  
Uneven cut  
1. Wheels not positioned correctly.  
1. Place all four wheels in same height  
position.  
2. Dull blade.  
2. Sharpen or replace blade.  
Wheels will not propel  
1. Belt not installed properly.  
1. Check belt for proper pulley installation  
and movement.  
2. Debris clogging drive operation.  
2. Clean out debris with engine off.  
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.  
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Model 979  
1
2
3
93  
8
4
15  
17  
14  
5
9
6
7
12  
20  
23  
18  
13  
10  
16  
19  
22  
11  
35  
37  
36  
39  
38  
40  
56  
54  
52  
57  
33  
48  
21  
43  
44  
50  
41  
45  
42  
55  
53  
28  
57  
58  
24  
51  
34  
27  
32  
49  
59  
46  
62  
45  
63  
47  
64  
73  
65  
25  
66  
60  
61  
68  
31  
33  
26  
69  
70  
67  
89  
88  
71  
74  
75  
72  
76  
77  
90  
78  
79  
30  
29  
81  
91  
80  
92  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
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Ref.  
No.  
Ref.  
No.  
Part No.  
Part Description  
Wheel 9 x 2  
Part No.  
Part Description  
Control Handle  
48.  
49.  
50.  
51.  
52.  
734-1981  
712-0414  
16855  
1.  
747-0824  
731-0904A  
16864  
Top Lock Tab Weld Nut 1/4-20  
Ratchet Pawl Plate  
Plastic Spring Ratchet  
Pawl RH  
2.  
Upper Control Handle  
6 Spd. Rack Cable Bracket  
Control Lever  
3.  
10622B  
4.  
731-0620  
713-0397  
732-0627  
731-0924  
731-0905A  
710-1667A  
731-0906  
746-0711A  
712-0324  
746-0883  
710-1270  
746-1131  
749-0439C  
720-0241  
736-0451  
710-1174  
726-0240  
749-0907A  
664-0074  
747-0940A  
747-0939  
747-0937  
631-0071  
731-1901  
732-0842  
631-0066  
731-1832  
731-1833  
782-0046B  
712-0397  
710-0703  
746-0939  
782-7574A  
736-0270  
712-0287  
710-0167  
712-0138  
782-7575A  
736-0329  
756-0625  
738-0924  
714-0104  
736-0286  
782-0565  
748-0381  
748-0188B  
738-0137A  
748-0318  
736-0270  
710-0751  
731-1426  
738-0102  
736-0504  
734-1978  
736-0105  
710-1348  
710-0896  
710-0654A  
611-0064  
736-0204  
710-0703  
710-1242  
741-0492A  
710-1241  
731-1829  
754-0460  
656-0613  
750-1071  
750-1070  
782-7597  
710-0654A  
782-7596  
732-0807  
711-1114  
736-0526  
731-1828  
710-0653  
753-0609  
742-0741  
736-0524A  
710-1257  
731-1874  
732-0819  
726-0111  
747-0965  
731-1713B  
720-0294  
5.  
Gear Insert  
Pawl LH  
6.  
Shift Lever Spring  
6 Speed Shift Lever  
Lower Control Housing  
C Sunk Tap Screw #10 x .75 Lg  
Cable Mounting Cap  
Drive Cable 51.0  
53.  
54.  
55.  
56.  
57.  
58.  
59.  
60.  
61.  
62.  
63.  
64.  
65.  
66.  
67.  
68.  
69.  
70.  
71.  
72.  
73.  
74.  
75.  
76.  
77.  
78.  
79.  
80.  
81.  
82.  
83.  
84.  
85.  
86.  
87.  
88.  
89.  
90.  
91.  
92.  
93.  
Shld Screw .340 ID x .285 OD  
Wheel Rachet  
7.  
8.  
Bell Washer .265 ID x .75 OD  
Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .620  
Hubcap  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
34.  
35.  
36.  
37.  
38.  
39.  
40.  
41.  
42.  
43.  
44.  
45.  
46.  
47.  
Shoulder Screw .498 x 1.445  
Wave Washer .510 ID x .750 OD  
Wheel 8 x 2  
Top Lock Nut 1/4-20  
Control Housing  
Oval C-Sunk Screw  
Control Cable 46”  
Upper Handle  
Spring Washer .401 ID x .870 OD  
Screw 1/4-14 x .500  
Screw 1/4-14 x .625  
Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0  
Front Axle Assembly  
Flat Washer .344 ID x .62 OD  
Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .75  
Torx Screw  
Wing Nut  
Saddle Washer .320 ID x .830 OD  
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0  
Cable Tie  
Lower Handle  
Grassbag  
Block Bushing  
Support Rod w/ Rope Guide  
Pivot Rod  
Hex Washer Screw  
Front Axle Cover  
Grassbag Frame  
Grassbag Cover  
Belt 3/8 x 39.24  
Pulley Assembly  
Trail Shield  
Sleeve Spacer .88 ID x 1.13 OD  
Sleeve Spacer .88 ID x 1.00 OD  
Pivot Bracket  
Trail Shield Wire  
Chute Assembly  
Side Discharge Chute  
Mulch Cover  
Screw 3/8-18 x 1.0  
Control Arm  
Deck 21”  
Torsion Spring  
Wing Nut  
Pivot Shaft  
Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x .75  
6 Speed Cable  
Wave Washer 1.38 ID x .88 OD  
Baffle  
Cable Adjustment Bracket  
Bell Washer .265 ID x .75 OD  
Hex Nut 1/4-20  
Screw 1/4-20 x 3.75  
Blade Adapter Kit  
21Mulching Blade  
Blade Bell Support  
Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 2.5  
Chute Door  
Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .50  
Hex Nut 1/4-28  
Cable Mounting Bracket  
Lock Washer 1/4  
Roller Cable  
Torsion Spring  
Push Cap  
Shoulder Screw .375 ID x 1/4-14  
Cotter Pin  
Pivot Rod  
Discharge Chute  
Bowed Washer  
Grip  
Single Lever Control Arm  
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1
8
2
15  
16  
3
17  
28  
27  
11  
4
26  
5
6
25  
7
9
24  
10  
18  
12  
21  
14  
29  
7
13  
23  
14  
30  
19  
22  
7
31  
30  
20  
33  
34  
35  
32  
36  
37  
38  
40  
39  
43  
41  
42  
44  
45  
48  
46  
47  
51  
49  
50  
58  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
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Ref.  
No.  
Ref.  
No.  
Part No.  
Part Description  
Part No.  
Part Description  
30.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
34.  
35.  
36.  
37.  
38.  
39.  
40.  
41.  
42.  
43.  
44.  
45.  
46.  
47.  
48.  
49.  
50.  
51.  
52.  
53.  
54.  
55.  
56.  
57.  
58.  
736-0425  
756-0656  
736-3084  
712-0896  
782-7598  
741-0600  
732-0849A  
750-1050  
682-0027A  
710-0299  
741-0682A  
736-0570  
721-0329  
721-0325  
618-0253  
782-7601A  
741-0690  
736-0616  
782-7595  
741-0324  
711-1168  
717-1469  
741-0674  
717-1487  
736-0314  
736-0569  
618-0252  
710-0642  
611-0066  
Bell Washer .325 ID x .930 OD  
Pulley  
1.  
720-0223  
732-0803A  
738-0529  
710-0751  
736-0270  
748-0318  
736-0369  
682-0531  
750-0515  
741-0978  
750-1056  
710-0653  
682-7528  
741-0324  
682-7526  
618-0263A  
710-0604A  
713-0453  
638-0012  
741-0522  
732-0832  
750-0151  
710-1315  
711-0835  
750-0807  
782-0568  
710-1652  
714-0474  
712-3025  
Grip  
2.  
Spring Lever  
Flat Washer .510 ID x 1.120 OD  
Hex Jam Nut 1/4-28  
Belt Keeper  
3.  
Shoulder Nut .825 x .165 Lg.  
Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .620  
Bell Washer .285 ID x .75 OD  
Wheel Rachet  
4.  
5.  
Bearing  
6.  
Extension Spring  
Flange Spacer  
7.  
Flat Washer .508 ID x 1.0 OD  
Pivot Arm Assembly  
8.  
Idler Bracket Assembly  
Hex Cap Screw 1/4-28 x 1.0  
Bearing Sleeve  
9.  
Spacer .510 ID x .70 OD  
Sleeve Bearing .504 ID x .830 OD  
Shoulder  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
29.  
Flat Washer .885 ID x 1.45 OD  
Oil Seal  
Tap Screw 1/4-20 x .375  
Chain Cover Assembly  
Flange Bearing .506 ID x .590 Lg  
Transmission Axle Assembly  
Transmission Assembly  
Hex Screw 5/16-18  
Plug  
Upper Housing Assembly  
Cable Bracket  
Bearing  
Thrust Washer .504 ID x .70 OD  
Pivot Bracket  
Chain  
Rear Axle Assembly  
Flange Bearing  
Flange Bearing .506 ID x .715 Lg  
Torsion Spring  
Output Shaft 6T  
Gear 34T  
Spacer .550 ID x .750 OD  
Screw 3/8-16 x .25  
Bearing  
Pinion Shaft 10T  
Thrust Washer 3/8 x .70  
Thrust Washer .388 x .625  
Lower Housing Assembly  
Hex Screw 1/2-20 x .75  
Shaft Assembly  
Clevis Pin .50 Dia x 4.82 Lg.  
Spacer .385 ID x .624 OD  
Hgt Adjustment Spring Bracket  
Screw 1/4-14 x .825  
Cotter Pin  
Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24  
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MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:  
c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,  
blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as  
brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjust-  
ments; and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due  
to use or exposure.  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PROD-  
UCTS INC (MTD) with respect to new merchandise pur-  
chased and used in the United States, its possessions and  
territories.  
d. MTD 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  
MTDs authorized channels of export distribution.  
MTD warrants this product against defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on  
the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or  
replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in  
material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only  
apply if this product has been operated and maintained in  
accordance with the Operators Manual furnished with the  
product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, com-  
mercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alter-  
ation, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of  
other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the  
installation or use of any accessory or attachment not  
approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s)  
covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any  
resulting damages.  
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of  
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,  
applies after the applicable period of express written  
warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other  
express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,  
except as mentioned above, given by any person or  
entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any  
product shall bind MTD. During the period of the War-  
ranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of  
the product as set forth above. (Some states do not allow  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the  
above limitation may not apply to you.)  
Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to sep-  
arate terms as follows: All normal wear part or component  
failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days  
regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the two year  
period, normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF  
caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER  
component parts. Normal wear parts and components  
include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters,  
grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid  
shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are covered by a 90-  
day limited replacement warranty.  
The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the  
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. MTD  
shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or  
damages including, without limitation, expenses  
incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser-  
vices, for transportation or for related expenses, or for  
rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted prod-  
uct. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion  
or limitation may not apply to you.)  
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 for a listing in the Yellow Pages or  
contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PROD-  
UCTS INC by calling 1-800-800-7310 or writing to P.O. Box  
368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.  
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the  
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration  
of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty.  
You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to  
you and your property and/or to others and their property  
arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product.  
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than  
the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for whom  
it was purchased as a gift.  
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the  
following cases:  
a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items  
carry a separate manufacturers warranty. Please refer to  
the applicable manufacturers warranty on these items.  
b. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a separate  
one year warranty.  
How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited war-  
ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state.  
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