Yard Machines 230 - Manuals

Page 2 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION

2 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER....

Page 5 - MTD PRODUCTS INC

5 SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new walk behind. It will help you assemble, prepare andmaintain your walk behind. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your walk behind for its first use, please locate the mode...

Page 6 - Slope Gauge; IS; IN

6 Slope Gauge 1 5 ° S IG H T A N D H O L D T H IS L E V E L W IT H A V E R T IC A L T R E E A P O W E R P O L E A C O R N E R O F A B U IL D IN G O R A F E N C E P O S T F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E U S E T H IS P A G E A S A G U ID E T O D E T E R M IN E...

Page 7 - SECTION 4: UNPACKING; To removing unit from carton

7 SECTION 4: UNPACKING To removing unit from carton 1. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cuttape at carton end and peel along top flap toopen carton. 2. Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,owner's manual, etc.). 3. Make sure the cables are straight and notcrimped while removing ...

Page 9 - Style 1

9 1. Lift the chute deflector on the mower. Slide thenotches in the bottom of the mulching baffleover the lip of the discharge opening. SeeFigure 6. 2. Push the hooks on the top of the baffle untilthey snap over the hinge on the dischargechute. Release the chute deflector. FINAL ASSEMBLY Make certai...

Page 10 - SECTION 6: OPERATION; BEFORE STARTING

10 SECTION 6: OPERATION WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. SeeFigure 1 in the Safety Section. WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects beingthrown into the eyes, which can result insevere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye ...

Page 11 - SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS; CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

11 TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE 1. Move throttle control lever to SLOW position. 2. Release the blade control handle to stop theengine and blade. WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine isshut off. 3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground itagainst the engine to pre...

Page 13 - SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE

13 THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT If the throttle control requires adjustment or if it hasbeen replaced and need adjustment, proceed asfollows: Figure 12 1. Remove the screw shown in Figure 12. Removethe cable clamp from the cable. NOTE: If you have a Tecumseh engine, simply loosen the screw so the cab...

Page 17 - SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

17 SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE **Self-propelled models onlyNote: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Actions Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged.Spark plug wire disconnected.Dirty ...

Page 24 - Shroud Chart

24 Shroud Chart Part No.751B281439751B281440751B281443 ColorDark RedBlackBright Red Part No.731-1395A731-1396A731-1397A ColorRedBlackGray Part No.731-1587A731-1603A731-1610A731-1620A ColorBlackYellowPewterGray Part No.731-1561 ColorBlack Hardware:710-1256 (Screw) Hardware:710-1256 (Screw) Hardware:7...

Page 25 - NOTES

Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at itsoption, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,free of charge, any part or parts found to bedefective in materia...