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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 frame). Slide the 
handle of the grass catcher frame through the slot 
in the hardtop cover as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9

Press the rear frame into the two tabs at the back of 
the hardtop cover. Put the cross bar on the front 
frame into the channel in front of the hardtop cover

Figure 10

Place the mounting bracket under the front of the 
handle, with the tabs on the bracket facing up. 
Insert phillips head screw down through the hardtop 
cover and mounting bracket. Secure with hex lock 
nut. See  Figure 10.

Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower

NOTE: Make certain cables are routed to the outside of
the handle so they are not in the way when attaching
the grass catcher.

If your mower is equipped with a mulching baffle, it 
is in place on the mower. 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. Place the hooks on 
the grass catcher into the slots in the handle 
bracket assemblies. Release the rear discharge 
door. See Figure 11.

To remove the grass catcher: Lift the rear 
discharge door on the mower as shown in Figure 
11. Lift the grass catcher up, out of the slots in the 
handle bracket assemblies. Release the rear 
discharge door.

WARNING: 

Never operate mower unless

the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly
seated in the slots on the handle bracket
assemblies, and the rear discharge door
rests firmly against top of the grass catcher.

Assembling Chute Deflector

 

(If equipped)

If your mower is equipped with the optional chute 
deflector, assemble as follows:

Slide the rod into the upper edge of the chute 
deflector so the tab on the rod is toward the left side 
of the chute deflector. When assembled correctly, 

Front Frame

Slide

plastic

channel

over frame

Grass

Catcher

Handle

Slide frame 
through this
slot 

Hardtop
Cover

Mounting

Bracket

Lock 
Nut

Phillips Head
Screw

Mulch
Baffle

Rear Discharge 
Door

Place hook

on slot here

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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