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Cub Cadet 979 Operator's Manual page 12

21" self-propelled mower
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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. See Figure 14.
Start engine and place speed control lever in the
sixth speed position. See Figure 13.
Bottom View
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Upper
Handle
Speed Control
Lever
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Figure 13
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire and
ground it against engine.
Loosen hex nut which secures the adjustable cable
bracket. See Figure 14.
Push back on the adjustable cable bracket and
tighten hex nut.
Adjustable Cable
Bracket
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Hex Nut
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PUSH
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Figure 14
EngineAdjustments
See the separate engine manual packed with your unit
for adjustments to the engine.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER
General Recommendations
CustomerResponsibilities
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE
SCHEDULE
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Lubricate Wheels
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Lubricate Blade Control
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Clean Deck
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Blade Care
Check Oil
Change Oil
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Replace Air Filter
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Clean Engine
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Check Spark Plug
Check Spark Arrester (if any)
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
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.
Changing of engine governed speed will void
engine warranty.
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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