Yard-Man 959 Series Owner's Manual
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OWNER S GUIDE
Model Series
959 - 979
E979
Model Shown E979
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped
with an internal oombugilon
engine
and should
not be used on or near any unimproved
forest
covered,
biush-_ov_red
or _rass-covered
la_d urlJ_88 the er3girle'_ _×h_tust $yst@m Is equipped
with
a spark
arrestor
m_ting
apprlcab_e
local or state ]_ws (r _ any). II a _park
8_rre_ter is used, it should
b_ m_intained
in effective
wodling
order by the operator,
In _he State
of Carrfornia
the above
is r_quired
by law (Section
4442
of the CaJ]fornia
Public
Resources
Code)¸
Other _tates
may h_ve
_imilar
lawG. Federal
laws apply
on federal
land_.
A spark
ar_ester for the muffler
is available
through
your near_st
engrne autheTized
service
dealer
or contact
the service
department,
p©
BOX 368022
Cleveland,
Ohio 4413G-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-0417B
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Summary of Contents for Yard-Man 959 Series
- Page 1 OWNER S GUIDE Model Series 959 - 979 E979 Model Shown E979 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal oombugilon engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered, biush-_ov_red or _rass-covered...
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Page 2: Slope Gauge
SECTION 1: SLOPE GAUGE... -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 2: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT OTHERS. READ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMFTING OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER• FAILURE COMPLY WITH THESE... -
Page 4: Slope Operation
Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always • Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious cause slippfng. pelsenal fnjury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and CHILDREN walk, never... -
Page 5: Section 3: Finding Model Number
• Never t_mper with safety devices, Check their proper reaving parts allow ob_ats thrown operation regularly. _afoty protect_Dn, trequenUy ¢hgck compoIlent_ replac8 with marluf_.ctureth_ recommended parts, • After strJki_g foreign object, stop e_gir_e, when n_cessa_. remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect mower damage,... -
Page 6: Section 4: Calling Customer Support
• The model plate will look like Figure 2 This i8 where mower model number will be. This ie where mower sedal number will be. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here_ Figure 2 SECTION 4: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have any question regarding assembly,... -
Page 7: Setup Instructions
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE up your lawn mowe, dlsconnest he spark plug w're f om the spa k plug, and g ound t aga'nst the Befor6 setting rubber boot o a bol o me al cl p to the post on the engine by attaching grounding engine, See Figure... - Page 8 Step 4, Raise complete handle assembly until it Step 3. Tighten wing nuts. clicks into place. Make sure not to kink the control cables. Handle Assembly Step 5. Pinch lower handle against mounting IStep 7, Attach controt cables to handle with pull bracket with pliers.
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Page 9: Ignition Switch
SECTION 7: CONTROLS Blade Control Handle Figure 5 BLADE CONTROL HANDLE The btade central handJe is Jacated on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 5. The btade control het'_dle must be depressed in order to start and operate the unit. Rerease the blade control handle to atop the engine and blade. -
Page 10: Cutting Height Adjustment
RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter handle is attached to the lower handle. See Figure g. Stand behind the unit in the operating position to start the unit. DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL Squeeze the drive clutch control to engage the drive system. Release ttle clutch control to disengage the drive system. - Page 11 GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Service the engir_e with gasoline and oir as instructed in the separate engine manual. Read all instructions carefully. cool for at least two minutes after runnFng. WARNING'. Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to EACHTIME BEFOREYOU STARTYOUR...
- Page 12 If you answered =yes" to all three questions, your mower passed the test and you can start your mower. If you answered "no" to any of the three questions, you will have to adjust the drive clutch control following insttuctlons in the DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT...
- Page 13 RAGGING GRASS CLIPPINGS (Model 979 Only) This mower car= bag grass clippings. FoFIow steps through 3 to ready the mewer for bagging. • ._tep 2. Replace with bagging adapter. Attach Step 1. Remove wing nuts holding mulching using wing nuts. Be sure that inner lip of baffle or side dischar_ge chute in place, Then attachment goes under the edge of the deck.
- Page 14 EMPTYING YOUR GRASS BAG Holding the grass bag by both the rear handle and lhe lower handle, lift it straight up. "The chute door will move the rope out of the way of the bag. Remove the bag from the bagging adaptor on the mower•...
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Page 15: Handle Height Adjustment
SECTION ADJUSTMENTS disconnecting spark plug wire. WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustmentto lawn mower withoutfirst s_oppingengine and HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Notch Lower Handle Figure 10 Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as fo{Iows: •... - Page 16 DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The drive clutch control 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 ddve clutch control ff any of the following happens: •...
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Page 17: Section 10: Maintenance
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE maintenance. WARNING: Be sure to disconnec and ground the spark plug wire before perform ng any epa'rs plug NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the engine spark side up. Never tip the mower more than g0 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time.
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