background image

18

08.08.08

For equipment purchased in Canada only.

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories 
and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”).
MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years 
commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workman-
ship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the 
product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or 
damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for 
use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. 
Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Normal wear 
parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, 
friction wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber, tires, engine oil, air filters and spark plugs. 
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer 
in your area;
In the U.S.A.: Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or 
log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com. 
In Canada: Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com. 
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: 
a.  The engine or component parts thereof. These items may carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms 

and conditions. The Powermore engine is not excluded under this agreement.

b.  Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate one-year warranty. 
c.  Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal 

deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure. 

d.  Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. 
e.  MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of Canada, including possessions and territories.
f.  Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts. 
g.  Transportation charges and service calls. 
h.  If Products are used commercially.  (MTD may separately offer Limited Commercial Warranties on certain select products. Ask your dealer or retailer for 

details or contact MTD Service for more information.)

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of 
express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given 
by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind MTD. During the period of the warranty, the exclusive 
remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above. 
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable for incidental 
or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental 
expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. 
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the 
above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. 
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. 

Alteration of safety features of the product 

shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising out 
of the misuse or inability to use the product. 
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift. 

HOW LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that 

vary in different jurisdictions. 

IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683

MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238

Summary of Contents for 978

Page 1: ...y OPERATOR S MANUAL IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT PRINTED IN U S A LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE 2955 JEAN BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS LACHINE QUEBEC H8T 1C5 21 Self Propelled Rotary Mower Model Series 900 12 22 10 769 04157C Model 978 shown ...

Page 2: ...onsible for all engine related issues in terms of performance power rating specifications warranty and service Depending on the engine manufacturer more information is included in this publication or packed separately with this product Slope Gauge 3 Safe Operation Practices 4 Safety Symbols 7 Set Up Adjustments 8 Operation 10 Maintenance Off Season Storage 12 Trouble Shooting 16 Replacement Parts ...

Page 3: ... and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree or a corner of a building or a fence post F o l d a l o n g d o t t e d l i n e r e p r e s e n t s a 1 5 s l o p e 15 Use this page as a guide to determi...

Page 4: ... a fall caused by slipping or tripping Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling release the handle immediately 14 Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these steps a Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms b Be sure you are well balanced with...

Page 5: ... them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area 3 Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children 4 Use extreme care when approaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into t...

Page 6: ...g 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufac turer s O E M parts only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper pe...

Page 7: ...hands and feet away from rotating parts DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction Wear safety glasses DANGER SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes Do not mow slopes greater than 15 WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Eng...

Page 8: ...e control handle against the upper handle Position A b Pull the starter rope out of the engine slowly until it extends past the rope guide pigs tail Position B c Guide the starter rope around the rope guide pig tail until the rope is securely in the center Position C d Tighten rope guide wing nut star knob 4 Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle Pull cable tie tight and...

Page 9: ...scharge chute with wing nuts See Figure 5 7 The height adjuster determines the cutting height of the mower The adjuster is located above the left rear wheel To adjust the cutting height pull the lever out and away from the mower and then move it forward or back to select a new cutting height See Figure 9 NOTE Some models are equipped with optional front wheel casters Refer to the Operation Section...

Page 10: ...ront wheel cutting height is determined by the selection of one of six positions in each caster assembly See Figure 9 To adjust remove the wing nut from the axle bolt Slide the axle bolt and spring washer from the assembly and select a cutting height With the spring washer on the axle bolt reinsert in the square hole desired through the wheel assembly and secure with the wing nut previously remove...

Page 11: ...n and pull slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback Return it slowly to the rope guide 4 To engage the drive squeeze the drive control handle towards the upper handle Release the drive control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle making a turn or stopping 5 The six speed shift lever is located on the drive clutch control housing on the upper handle ...

Page 12: ...is essential to engine performance and life Be certain to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area Deck The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings leaves dirt or other matter If this debris is allowed to accumulate it will invite rust and corrosion and may prevent proper mulching The deck may be cleaned by tilting ...

Page 13: ... marked bottom or with part number facing away from the adapter Align the blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt 8 Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed below Blade Mounting Torque Center Bolt 450 in lb min 600 in lb max To insure safe operation of your unit ALL nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness Belt Car...

Page 14: ... Lift off the lower pulley assembly and remove the old belt from around the crankshaft 15 Place the new belt over the transmission pulley Start the belt in pulley groove and rotate pulley until belt is seated in transmission pulley 16 Place belt between idler pulley and the belt keeper bracket 17 Using pliers rotate the belt keeper bracket so that it snaps into slot on the idler bracket 18 Tighten...

Page 15: ...l for correct engine storage instructions 4 Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting 5 Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especia...

Page 16: ... Engine overheats 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit 3 Remove blower housing and clean 4 Refer to engine manual 1 Engine oil level low 2 Dirty air filter 3 Air flow restricted 4 Carburetor not adjusted properly Occasional skip hesitates at high speed 1 Adjust gap to 030 Refer to engine manual 2 Refer to engine manual 1 Spark plug gap too close 2 Car...

Page 17: ...er and Description 734 2044B Wheel Rear 734 2004A Wheel Front models w o front wheel casters 734 1857 Wheel Front models w front wheel casters 731 1832 Side Discharge Chute 664 0076A Grass Bag 942 0741A Mulching Blade 954 0460 V Belt 725 04329 Battery Charger 925 04323 Battery 925 0201 Key If Equipped ...

Page 18: ...as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of Canada including possessions and territories f Replacement parts that are not ge...

Page 19: ...HROUGH THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE DEALERS Belts light bulbs clutch parts friction wheels grass bags tires seats rider deck wheels and cutting blades are covered by a 60 day limited warranty Batteries are warranted against defect for 90 days at 100 of their value and 50 of their value for the period between the 91st day and the 120th day Fuses shear bolts and blade adapters are considered...

Page 20: ...20 NOTES ...

Reviews: