White 430 - Manual

White 430

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation
  • Page 4 – Safe Handling of Gasoline
  • Page 5 – General Service; Your Responsibility
  • Page 6 – SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; ON; USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE; WARNING
  • Page 7 – SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Removing Unit From Carton; Hardware Pack; Assembling Handle
  • Page 8 – Attaching Starter Rope; Assembling Grass Catcher; Attaching Grass Catcher; Removing Grass Catcher
  • Page 9 – Converting to Side-Discharge; SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Blade Control Handle
  • Page 10 – SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Before Starting Mower; Stopping Engine
  • Page 11 – Operating Your Lawn Mower; Bagging Grass Clippings
  • Page 12 – SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Cleaning the Lawn Mower; Engine Maintenance; Lubrication; Wheels
  • Page 13 – SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Blade Care
  • Page 14 – Replacing Rear Flap; SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting Handle Height; Adjusting Cutting Height; Adjusting Carburetor
  • Page 15 – Gasoline
  • Page 16 – SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 430
  • Page 18 – NOTES
  • Page 20 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
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IMPORTANT:

Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

21” Rear & Side Discharge

Mulching Lawn Mower

Model Series 430

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Warning:

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Operator’s Manual

FORM NO. 769-01446.fm

(10/21/2004)

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Summary

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES General Operation 1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with the c...

Page 4 - Safe Handling of Gasoline

4 8. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds. 9. Mow in daylight or good artifi...

Page 5 - General Service; Your Responsibility

5 7. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. 8. Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area. 9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. 10. Nev...

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