Yard-Man 978Q User Manual

Operator's Manual
21" Self-Propelled
Mower
Model 978Q
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Form No.769-00596B
(11/2003)

Yard-Man 978Q Specifications

General

Brand	Yard-Man
Model	978Q
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Important Safe Operation Practices

General Operation

Details on safe and proper usage of the lawn mower.

Slope Operation

Guidelines for safely operating the mower on inclines and slopes.

Children

Safety precautions regarding children around the operating mower.

Slope Gauge

Assembling Your Lawn Mower

Assembling Handle

Step-by-step guide to attach and secure the mower's handle assembly.

Know Your Lawn Mower

Blade Control Handle

Location and function of the safety handle that controls the blade.

Operating Your Lawn Mower

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Instructions for adding fuel and checking oil levels before operation.

Starting Engine

Procedures for safely starting the lawn mower engine.

Stopping Engine

How to safely shut down the mower's engine and blade.

Using Your Lawn Mower

Making Adjustments

Cutting Height

Drive Clutch Control

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

Cleaning Mower

Engine Care

Essential maintenance tasks for the mower's engine.

Lubrication

Servicing Your Lawn Mower

Blade Care

Inspection, removal, sharpening, balancing, and installation of the blade.

Drive Belt Replacement

Off-Season Storage

Troubleshooting

Parts List for Model 978Q