Know Your Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet 979 Operator's Manual

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.
• The rope guide, which is connected to the support
rod, is located on the right side of lower handle. See
Figure 5.
• 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.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Blade Control
Handle
Recoil
Starter
Safety Key
Read this operator's 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.
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.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle.
The recoil starter is used to start the engine when the
self starter is in the de-energized mode. See Figure 6.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle and starter
control button must be depressed in order to operate
the unit. Release blade control handle to stop engine
and blade and to energize the self starter. See Figure 6.
Starter
Rope
Start Control Button
Cutting Height
Grass Bag
Adjustment Lever
Figure 6
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
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.
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.
8
Lower
Handle
Rope
Guide
Figure 5
Drive Clutch
Control
Shift
Lever
WARNING: The blade control handle is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations. Doing so, may result personal
injury through contact with the rotating blade.
The blade will rotate whenever the engine is
running and when the self starter is de-
energized.
Support
Rod