Yard-Man 247.37979 manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

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Operator’s Manual

21” Self-Propelled

Mower

Model No. 247.379790

Factory No. 12A-979L402

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.	FORM NO. 770-10214
	(12/98)

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Contents MTD Products INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, Ohio Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Customer Support Finding Your Model NumberCopy the serial number here 4683Slope Gauge General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenRNI Unpacking Instructions Disconnect Spark Plug WireRemove Unit from Carton SET UP Your Lawn Mower Items Required for AssemblySET-UP Instructions Inner Hole Hairpin Clip Pinch Here Controls Operation Cutting Height Adjustment LeverEngine Controls GAS and OIL FILL-UPUsing Your Rotary Mower Neutral Adjustment TestTo Start Engine and Engage Blade To Stop Engine and BladeBagging Grass Clippings SIDE-DISCHARGE Grass Clippings Emptying Your Grass BAGHandle Height Adjustment AdjustmentsDrive Clutch Control Adjustment Bottom ViewPush Shift Lever Cable AdjustmentCutting Blade REMOVAL, Replacement and Sharpening MaintenanceEngine DeckPage Pivot baffle towards the rear of the mower Drive Belt Removal and ReplacementSemble the lower pulley assembly Important When replacing the belt, do not disasSix-Speed BeltSee Engine Manual LubricationOFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuideModel Model Model Labels Model Model Page Other Warranties MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for