Gas And Oil Fill-Up - MTD YARD-MAN 970 Owner's Manual

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual. Read all 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.
EACH TIME BEFORE YOU START YOUR MOWER
ELECTRIC START UNITS ONLY:
Warning:
The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material — HANDLE WITH CARE. Keep
away from children. Do not puncture disassemble, mutilate or incinerate. Explosive gasses could be
vented during charging or discharging. Use in a well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition.
Charging Instructions:
Charge battery for approximately 16 hours before initial use. However, do not charge
longer than 20 hours.
IMPORTANT:
Use only the battery charger supplied with this mower.
To charge the battery, (1) remove the protective cap from the end of the battery pack lead; (2) plug charger lead
into battery pack lead; and (3) insert battery charger plug into 120 volt standard household outlet. See Figure 8. It
is very important to follow this order of action for proper charging of the battery.
After charging, disconnect battery charger plug from household outlet first, then disconnect charger lead from
battery pack lead.
Warning:
Do not remove the battery pack from the handle panel for any reason other than
replacement. When replacing the battery pack, refer to the instructions in the maintenance section.
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 vi/heels lock (not turn)?
• Is the drive clutch control cable free of kinks or sharp bends?
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