Yard-Man 978Q Betreibershandbuch

Operator's Manual21" Self-PropelledMowerModel 978QIMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.Warning

SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURLAWNMOWER_ ARNING" Read, understand, and follow allinstructions and warnings on the machine andin this manual before opera

StoppingEngine• Release blade control handle to stop the engineand the blade.• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away fromspark plug to prevent acci

HandleHeightYour mower is shipped with the handle in the higherheight position. To lower the height, proceed as follows:• Remove the starter rope from

SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER,i_ WARNING" Always stop the engine anddisconnect the spark plug wire beforeperforming any maintenance work ora

SECTION8: SERVICINGYOURLAWNMOWERWARNING: Always stop the engine anddisconnect the spark plug wire beforeperforming any maintenance work oradjustments

• Remove the three hex screws holding the baffle tothe deck and pivot baffle towards the rear of themower. See Figure 18.BaffleFigure 18Remove the hex

Pinch both sides of the belt together so that the beltis not in the pulley groove, and the lower pulley canbe pushed towards the engine. See Figure 23

SECTION10: TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause RemedyEngine fails to startEngine runs erraticEngine overheatsOccasional skip (hesitates)at high speedIdles po

SECTION11: PARTSLISTFORMODEL978Q9188\@27193117282O3537384548.94557733OIMPORTANT: For a proper workingmachine, use Factory Approved Parts.V-BELTS are s

Model978QRef. Part No.No.1. 747-0824647-0004_2. 731-0904A3. 168644. 731-06205. 713-03976. 732-06277. 731-09248. 731-0905A9. 710-1667A10. 731-090611. 7

ContentImportant Safe Operation PracticesSlope GaugeAssembling Your Lawn MowerKnow Your Lawn MowerOperating Your Lawn MowerMaking AdjustmentsTABLEOFCO

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Model978QRef,Part No.No.1. 720-02232. 732-0803A3. 738-05294. 710-07515. 736-02706. 748-03187. 736-03698. 682-05319. 750-051510. 741-097811. 750-105612

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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:YaRD.MaNTM®The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC withrespect to new merchandise purchased

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICESWARNING" This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe

immediatelyandthebladewillstoprotatingwithinthreeseconds.9. Mowindaylightorgoodartificiallight;walk,notrun.10.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives,wal

10.Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktonomorethan½inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovidespaceforfuelexpansion.11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.12.Ifg

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SECTION3: ASSEMBLINGYOURLAWNMOWERRemovingUnitFromCarton• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cuttape at carton end and peel along top flap to

• BagFasten the cable to the lower handle with the twocable ties found on the lower handle. Pull the cableties tight and trim off the excess. See Figu

SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWERRead this operator's manual and safety rules beforeoperating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration inFigure 10 wit