Columbia 978, Operator'S Manual

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Finding and Recording Model Number

Table of Contents

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, 

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. 

Customer Support

1.  If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this 

unit, please call an authorized dealer.  

Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call.  See previous section to locate this 

information.

2. The engine manufacturer is responsible 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 ...........................................

17

Warranty ............................................................

18

BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING  
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, 
please locate the model plate on the equipment and record 
the information in the provided area to the right. You can 
locate the model plate by standing at the operating position 
and looking down at the rear of the machine. This information 
will be necessary, should you seek technical support.

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