Yard Machines through 429 - Manuals

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 • Hold the bag and frame so the bag hangs from the frame (is not bunched around the frame). Slide the handle of the grass catcher frame through the slot in the hardtop cover as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8 • Press the rear frame into the two tabs at the back of the hardtop cover and the cross bar o...

10 the rod will extend further to the left side. See Figure 11. • 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 bracket ass...

11 WARNING: The throttle control cannot beused to stop the engine. If your mower’sthrottle control is located on the engine,do not adjust the throttle control while theengine is running. Recoil Starter The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and is used to start the engine. Height Adjust...

12 • For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third of the total length of the grass at any one cutting. Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth. • This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of bagging the cut gr...

14 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Be sure to disconnect andground the spark plug wire beforeperforming any repairs or maintenance. Lubrication Blade Control Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. See Figure 1...

15 Blade Mounting Torque: Center Bolt: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max. • To ensure safe operation of your unit, all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness. Maintaining the Deck NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit.The...

16 SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer or call Customer Service at 1(330) 220-4MTD or 1(800)800-7310. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Actions Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged...

17 SECTION 10: 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 731-1694 Black 731-1695 Silver 731-1934A Charcoal Hardw...

18 SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 410 THROUGH 429 7 26 9

19 Wheel Chart Type of Wheel Part No. Tread Color Wheels w/o bearings 734-1781, Slot Hub Bar Tread Grey Wheels w/o bearings 734-1841, Aero Bar Tread Grey Wheels w/o bearings 734-1987, Spok Bar Tread Grey Wheels w/o bearings 634-0020, Disc Hub Bar Tread Grey Wheels w/ bearings(Bearing part no. 741-04...

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...