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Pull the lever out and away from the mower and
then move it forward or backward to another slot.
For rough or uneven lawns, move the height
adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help
stop scalping.
NOTE: For some people the drive clutch control may
not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the
handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel.
Shift Lever Cable
Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be
necessary due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment
is needed if all six speeds do not work.
Drive Clutch Control
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive clutch
control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen
the drive belt. You will have to adjust the drive clutch
control if any of the following happens:
The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side
of the mower beside the engine. See Figure 13.
Adjustable Cable
Bracket
1.
2.
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The mower does not propel itself with the drive
clutch engaged.
The mower’s drive wheels hesitate with the drive
clutch engaged.
To resolve the above problems, rotate the
adjustment wheel with your fingers: clockwise to
tighten the cable and counter-clockwise to loosen
the cable. See Figure 12.
Hex Nut
PUSH
Bottom View
Figure 13
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Start engine and place shift lever in the sixth speed
position. Refer to Figure 12.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire and
ground it against engine.
Loosen hex nut which secures the adjustable cable
bracket. See Figure 13.
Push back on the adjustable cable bracket and
tighten hex nut.
Upper
Adjustment
Handle
Wheel
Drive Clutch
Shift Lever
Control
Engine Adjustments
Figure 12
Refer to the engine manual for these adjustments.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 970 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | MTD, Lawn Mower |
| Product Type | Walk Behind Mower |
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| Publisher | mtdproducts.com |
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