Yard Machines 429 - Manuals

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15° SI GHT AN D HOL D THI S L E VEL W IT H A VE RT ICA L TRE E A PO W E R PO L E A CORNE R O F A BU IL DI N G O R A FE N C E PO 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 USE THI S P A GE AS A G U ID E TO DE TER M IN E S L OP ES WHE R E YOU...

7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Unpacking • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., owner’s manual, etc.). • Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. • Remove packing mater...

8 • The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. • With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control han...

9 Figure 8 • Slip openings of the plastic channel on bag over the grass catcher frame. See Figure 8. Secure front of bag to front frame by working five plastic channels on bottom, sides and top of bag over frame. • Hold the bag and frame so the bag hangs from the frame (is not bunched around the fra...

10 the rod will extend further to the left side. See Figure 12. Figure 12 • Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod to secure. Attaching Chute Deflector To Mower • To attach chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. Place the ends of the rod into the slots in the handle b...

11 Blade Control Handle WARNING: The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass it. WARNING: The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running. Keep yourhands and feet away from a rotataing blade. The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. ...

12 Using Rotary Mower WARNING: Never operate your unit without either the rear deflector or entire grass catcher assembly in place. • Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower i...

13 wheels must be placed in the same relative position for uniform cutting height. Figure 17 Carburetor Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower...

15 SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the lawn mower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer, prepare the unit for storage. Follow the steps below for proper storage of the mower. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. • Refer to engine manual for co...

16 SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 410 THROUGH 429 Zag Tread Wheel Bar Tread Wheel Wheel Chart * See Illustration Type of Wheel Part No. Tread Color Wheels w/o bearings 734-1781, Slot Hub Bar Tread* Grey Wheels w/o bearings 734-1987, 8 x 1.8 Sp.734-1988, 7 x 1.8 Bar Tread* Grey Wheels w/o be...

18 SECTION 1: SHROUD CHART Hardware: 710-1256 Shroud Color 751B281439 Dark Red 751B281440 Black 751B281443 Bright Red Hardware: 710-1256 Shroud Color 731-1395A Red 731-1396A Black 731-1397A Grey Hardware: 710-1256 Shroud Color 731-1402A Yellow 731-1694A Black 731-1695 Silver 731-1934A Charcoal Hardw...

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessionsand territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period of t...