Yard Machines 430 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
- Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION
- Page 5 – Your Responsibility
- Page 6 – SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE
- Page 7 – SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; To Remove Unit From Carton; Tools Required; Disconnect Spark Plug Wire; Setting Up Your Lawn Mower
- Page 8 – Assembling Grass Catcher; Soft Grass Bag; Hardtop Grass Bag
- Page 9 – Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower
- Page 10 – Converting To Side Discharge; SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
- Page 11 – SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Before Starting; To Stop Engine and Blade
- Page 12 – Using Your Rotary Mower; Using the Mulcher; SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Cutting Height
- Page 13 – Throttle Control; Carburetor
- Page 14 – SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Lubrication; Blade Control; Blade Care
- Page 15 – Blade Mounting Torque; Deck Care; Engine; Replacing Rear Flap
- Page 16 – SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
- Page 17 – SECTION 10: SHROUD CHART
- Page 20 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
21” Rear & Side
Discharge Mulching
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
Operator’s Manual
FORM NO. 770-10179A.FM
(10/99)
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Summary
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower. Failur...
5 • Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace with man...