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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD
PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise
purchased and used in the United States, its possessions
and territories.

MTD warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on
the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or
replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in
material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only
apply if this product has been operated and maintained in
accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the
product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, com-
mercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because
of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the
installation or use of any accessory or attachment not
approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s)
covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any
resulting damages.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or compo-
nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of
90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the
two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered
ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of
OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and compo-
nents include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade
adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow
thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are
covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL
AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate the dealer in
your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or
contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PROD-
UCTS INC by calling 1-800-800-7310 or writing to P.O. Box
368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. 

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the

following cases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Please refer
to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these
items.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa-

rate one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such
as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck
adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior
finish due to use or exposure.

d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold

or exported outside of the United States of America,
its possessions and territories, except those sold
through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribu-
tion.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,

applies after the applicable period of express written

warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other

express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,

except as mentioned above, given by any person or

entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any

product shall bind MTD. During the period of the War-

ranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of

the product as set forth above. (Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the

sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. MTD

shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss

or damages including, without limitation, expenses

incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser-

vices, for transportation or for related expenses, or for

rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted

product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration
of the safety features of the product shall void this War-
ranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or
injury to you and your property and/or to others and their
property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use
the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than
the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for
whom it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Summary of Contents for 429 Series

Page 1: ...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 Sta...

Page 2: ...rom our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck A sample model plate is expla...

Page 3: ...75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 6 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to...

Page 4: ...uld read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Service Safe Handling Of Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or prop...

Page 5: ...ents discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace immedia...

Page 6: ...Y NOT OPERATE SAFELY Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet On steeper inclines a riding mower could overturn and cause serious in...

Page 7: ...r is observed from the operating position Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle in...

Page 8: ...nnel on bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 6B All of the plastic channels except center top of bag a...

Page 9: ...r To remove the mulching baffle lift the rear discharge door on the mower Remove the mulching baffle See Figure 11 inset Figure 11 To attach the grass catcher Lift the rear discharge door on the mower...

Page 10: ...PORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil before operating your mower SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustratio...

Page 11: ...ipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug wire ensure that the metal cap at the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the spark plug s metal tip To...

Page 12: ...grass may require a narrower cut The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 mulching is not reco...

Page 13: ...g at high speeds and may cause damage to the mower and or personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly...

Page 14: ...he gap once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Clean engine regularly with a cloth or br...

Page 15: ...Throttle lever if so equipped in START 2 Spark plug wire loose 3 Blocked fuel line if equipped or stale fuel 4 Vent in gas cap plugged 5 Water or dirt in fuel system 6 Dirty air cleaner 7 Carburetor o...

Page 16: ...l 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 beari...

Page 17: ...ash 39 I D x 1 38 40 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Thd 41 15261A Height Adj Plate 42 15262B Pivot Bar 43 14832 Spring Lever Ass y w Knob 44 738 0507B Shld Bolt 5 Dia x 357 45 736 0105 Bell Wash 38 I D x 88...

Page 18: ...731 1695 Silver 731 1934A Charcoal Hardware 710 1274 Shroud Color 731 1585B Black Hardware 7510042823 Shroud Color 731 1586B Black 731 1612A Red Hardware 7510042823 Shroud Color 7510143208 Black Shrou...

Page 19: ...19 YOUR NOTES Date Comments...

Page 20: ...on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as...

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