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Page 1: ...ter 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 a...

Page 2: ...authorized service dealer _RD_BN _ MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND 0H 44136 www yardman com 330 220 4683 800 800 7310 Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please doNOTreturntheunit to the retailer fromwhereit waspurchased withoutfirstcontactingCustomer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation o...

Page 3: ...ver or picked up and thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet toward operator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zone...

Page 4: ...osing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds DoNot 1 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments you could lose your footing or balance 2 Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge 3 Do not mow on wet grass Unstable footing could cause slipping Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is...

Page 5: ...sted in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them 5 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 6 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper ...

Page 6: ...f approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes O ...

Page 7: ...hipping purposes the grass bag was placed on top of the unit Remove it from the unit and set it out of the way See Figure 2 Figure 2 Raise the lower handle as shown in Figure 2 until it snaps into place Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 2 Tighten the two wing nuts which are already on the handle See Figure 3 Upper Handle Tighten these wing nuts Lower Handle Figure 3 NOTE Make sure to route...

Page 8: ...e Tighten wing nut Slip rope into rope gu__ jing Nut Rope Guide Assembling GrassCatcher NOTE If your mower s grass catcher has been already assembled before shipping proceed to the next section If it is unassembled follow the steps below Frame Insert frame into grass bag with the black plastic side on the bottom of bag See Figure 7 Insert frame Figure 7 Slip the side openings of the plastic channe...

Page 9: ...rass catcher bag or the discharge chute properly installed SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Recoil Starter _ Blade Control Handle Grass Spark Plug Mulch Plu Side Discharge Chute Height Adjus...

Page 10: ...ingMower Attach spark plug wire to spark plug Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug StartingEngine _ WARNING Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower WARNING Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains ca...

Page 11: ...mower during operation is an indication of damage Bagging GrassClippings You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings while you are operating the mower Attach the grass catcher following instructions on page 8 of this manual Grass clippings will automatically collect in the bag as you run mower Operate mower till the grass bag is full Stop the engine completely by releasing the control h...

Page 12: ...every time Service foam filter in the air cleaner as specified in the engine manual Service air filter more frequently in extremely dusty conditions Clean engine periodically Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush Clean spark plug and reset the gap to 030 at least once a season or every 50 hours of operation Inspect muffler periodically and replace if necessary Damaged mufflers or spark arre...

Page 13: ...will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds may cause damage to the mower and could break causing personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver See Figure 14 Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter for the best test of balance 1 Insert screw driver through ho...

Page 14: ...ounting bracket Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle Insert hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and replace the carriage bolts and wing nuts on the handle brackets Attach the starter rope as instructed in the Assembling Your Lawn Mower section Adjusting Cutting Height IMPORTANT All wheels must be placed in the same relative position For rough or uneven lawns move the heigh...

Page 15: ...cted 3 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 4 Blocked fuel line 5 Faulty spark plug 6 Engine flooded 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Vent in gas cap plugged 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Dirty air cleaner 1 Engine oil level tow 2 Air flow restricted 1 Engage blade control handle 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Fill up tank with fresh gasoline 4 Clean fuel line 5 Clean adjust...

Page 16: ...SECTION 11 PARTS LISTFORMODEL SERIES 430 3 2 18 19_ 15 52 41 55 37 _42 38 _25 55 46 45 39 16 25 23 2 21 43 1 If Equipped 16 ...

Page 17: ...02099 687 02071 687 02070 782 5002A 710 0654A 782 5003 710 1017 Description Wave Washer Spring Lever Knob Rear Spring Lever Height Adj Assy Comp RH 8 Whl Height Adj Assy Comp RH 7 Whl Height Adj Assy Comp LH 8 Whl Height Adj Assy Comp LH 7 Wht Pivot Arm R H Pivot Arm L H Front Baffle Hex L Wash Scr 3 8 16 x 1 Rear Baffle LH Torx Mach AB Tap Scr 1 4 x 62 39 710 1652 40 787 01144 41 787 01143 42 787...

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Page 20: ...utine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposu_ d e f g MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distr...

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