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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPER roR's Self Propelled Mower m Model Series 980 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-03674 (November19,2007)
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Page 2: Customer Support
Choose from options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
importantSafeOperation 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. - Page 4 12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact orthrown o bject injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13.
- Page 5 Service 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 SafeHandling Of Gas01ine: the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual.
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Page 6: Spark Arrestor
SparkArrestor AverageUsefulLife According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), internal combustion engine and should not be used ARNING: This machine is equipped with an this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush... - Page 7 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... ¢N 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
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Page 8: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Grass Catcher One Grass Catcher Adapter One Hardware Pack One Bottle of Oil One Side Discharge Chute One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Engine Operator's Manual Assembly Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of lower handle. - Page 9 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. Lift chute door on the grass bag adapter and slide grass bag onto the adapter. See Fig.
- Page 10 DriveControl Adjustments The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle CuttingHeight housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will have to adjust the drive control if any of the following happens: The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel.
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Page 11: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Control Drive Control ..Recoil Starter ....Side Discharge Chute Figure 44 Blade Control SideDischargeChute The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the clippings... -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator engine or operating mower. Never run engine is standing near the lawn mower while starting indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. -
Page 13: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Lubricate the wheels and casters at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the axle bolt and inner surface of the General Recommendations wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. Always observe safety rules when performing Lubricate... - Page 14 Engine Care Replacing RearFlap A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good To replace rear flap, proceed as follows: performance by the mower is given below. Follow the Cut offthe flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions.
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Page 15: Off-Season Storage
Service 8lade Care excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It ARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). - Page 17 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all fourwheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade.
- Page 18 ModelSeries 980 ..____ \ ........................................
- Page 19 Model S eries 980 Description Description I Part Number I Part Number 736-0277 Flat Washer 1.031 x 1.620 x .095 747-0824 Control Lever 753-05096A 736-0447 Wave Washer, 1.5 x 1.0 x .029 Control Lever Assembly 746-0711B Drive Cable 51" 748-04082 Blade Adapter 712-0324 736-0524B...
- Page 20 ModelSeries 9 80...
- Page 21 Model S eries 9 80 Ref I Part Number Description Part Number Description 682-7528 714-0474 Cotter Pin Chain Cover Assembly 741-0324A 710-1652 Screw 1/4-14 x .825 Flge Bearing .506 ID x .590 Lg 736-0264 Flat Washer.330 ID x.630 OD 682-7526 Transmission Axle Assembly 714-0104...
- Page 23 NOTES...
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Page 24: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...