MTD 970 SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES

SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 970

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		36

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	43			40						52

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	44		42
			18								53
			37									57



32	34									49	51	59
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						46					45
			62
			77
	64		63			65		47				58
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	66
			68								61	60
		33


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	67		70
	73
			74								71





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	81				79

IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTSare specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not

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disengaging completely.

Contents

21” Self-Propelled Mower IMPORTANT: Warning: TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER CUSTOMER SUPPORT General Operation Slope Operation Do: Do Not: Children Service Your Responsibility SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Do not operate WARNING Removing Unit From Carton Loose Parts in Carton Hardware Pack Before Assembly Setting Up Your Lawn Mower Attaching Starter Rope Attaching The Grass Bag Attaching Side Discharge Chute Blade Control Handle Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Recoil Starter Drive Clutch Control Shift Lever Gas & Oil Fill-Up Before Starting Mower Stopping Engine Neutral Adjustment Test Starting Engine Mulching Bagging Grass Clippings Handle Height Cutting Height Drive Clutch Control Shift Lever Cable Engine Adjustments Cleaning Mower Engine Care Lubrication Rear Discharge Door Wheels Blade Care Removing the Blade Sharpening the Blade Balancing the Blade Installing the Blade Page Replacing Rear Flap Storing Your Lawn Mower SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES Model Series Page Part Description NOTES SAFETY AWARENESS FORWARD READ THIS FIRST Emission Control Information Fuel Information Exhaust Emission Control System Engine Emissions Compliance Period Installation Instructions: Maintenance and Warranty Tampering with Emission Control System Prohibited General Information Location of Safety Related Labels Engine Serial Number Tune-upSpecifications Fuel And Oil Recommendations Fuel Octane Rating Oxygenated Fuel Engine Oil Starting Band Pad System Starting Engine Warming up Operating Adjustment Engine Speed Adjustment MAINTENANCE Crank Case Refilling Fresh Oil Cooling System Cleaning Air Cleaner Service Foam Element Paper Element Recommended Spark Plug Storage Troubleshooting Guide Environmental Protection Specifications Kawasaki Limited Warranty: California And Federal Emission Control Systems: Small Off-RoadEngines Page Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019;Phone:

	35	36	38
		36

33		39						48
	43			40						52

								50

			41			45


	44		42
	44		42
			18								53
			37									57



32	34									49	51	59
32						46				49	45	59
						46					45
			62
			77
	64		63			65		47				58
						65
	66
			68								61	60
		33


								69
	67		70
	73
			74								71





	76		75



	64						78				72



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	81				79

	35	36	38
		36

33		39						48
	43			40						52

								50

			41			45


	44		42
	44		42
			18								53
			37									57



32	34									49	51	59
32						46				49	45	59
						46					45
			62
			77
	64		63			65		47				58
						65
	66
			68								61	60
		33


								69
	67		70
	73
			74								71





	76		75



	64						78				72



	81				79				80
	81				79

	35	36	38
		36

33		39						48
	43			40						52

								50

			41			45


	44		42
	44		42
			18								53
			37									57



32	34									49	51	59
32						46				49	45	59
						46					45
			62
			77
	64		63			65		47				58
						65
	66
			68								61	60
		33


								69
	67		70
	73
			74								71





	76		75



	64						78				72



	81				79				80
	81				79