Cub Cadet 977A Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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A. Brake Control Lever
B. Handle
Figure 10
Adjustment
Engine Speed Adjustment
NOTE:
Do not tamper with the governor setting or the
carburetor setting to increase the engine speed. Each
carburetor is adjusted at the factory with either a cap or
stop plate installed on the mixture screw. Any
adjustments must be performed an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service should be performed more frequently as
necessary by operating condition. Service more frequently under dusty conditions.
: Have an authorized Kawasaki dealer perform these services.
Oil Level Check
Check oil level daily and before each time of operation.
Be sure oil level is maintained. See PREPARATION .
Oil Change
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Thereafter
change oil every 50 hours.
Run the engine to warm oil.
Be sure the engine (equipment) is level.
Stop the engine.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
DAILY FIRST 8
HOURS
EVERY 25
HOURS
EVERY 50
HOURS
EVERY
100
HOURS
EVERY
200
HOURS
EVERY
300
HOURS
Check oil level and add
engine oil
z
Check for loose or lost
nuts and screws
z
Check for fuel and oil
leakage
z
Check for brake control
lever function
z
Check or clean recoil
starter and air intake
screen Tighten nuts and
screws
z
z
Clean air cleaner foam
element
z z
z
Clean air cleaner paper
element
z
z
Change engine oil
z
z
Clean and re-gap spark
Plug
z
Replace air cleaner
paper element
z
Clean dust and dirt from
cylinder and cylinder head
fins
z
Clean combustion
chamber
z
Check and adjust valve
clearance
z
Clean and lap valve
seating surface
z
Periodic Maintenance Chart
WARNING:
Hot engine oil can cause severe
burns. Allow engine temperature to drop from
hot to warm before draining and handling oil.