MTD 970 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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General Information
Location of Safety Related Labels
Figure 1
a. Warning
b. Engine Maintenance
Engine Serial Number
The engine serial number is your only means of
identifying your particular engine from others of the
same model type.This engine serial number is needed
by your dealer when ordering parts. Refer to
Figure 2.
Figure 2
Figure 3
A. Fuel Tank Cap
B. Fuel Tank (capacity 2.0L [0.528US gal.])
C. Fuel Tube
D. Carburetor
E. Priming Pump
F. Air Cleaner
G. Recoil starter
H. Recoil Starter Grip
I. Oil Drain Plugs (engine oil capacity 0.65L [0.69US
gal.])
Figure 4
J. Oil Gauge / Filler Cap
K. Spark Plug Cap / Spark Plug
L. Muffler
M. P.T.O. Shaft
Tune-up Specifications
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Valve Clearance IN 0.12mm(0.005 in.)
EX 0.12mm{0.005 in.}
Ignition Timing Unadjustable
High Idle Speed 3200 r/min (rpm)
Spark Plug Gap 0.7- 0.8mm(0.028-0.032 in.)
Other Specifica-
tions
NO OTHER ADJUSTMENT
NEEDED
F