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MTD 11A-439S204 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Push Mower — Model Series 430
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-04387
(November 10, 2008)

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  • Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-04387...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING: 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go.
  • Page 5 Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade Safe Handling Of Gasoline: for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual.
  • Page 6 Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s...
  • Page 7 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER —...
  • Page 8 2 — i ectiOn MpOrtant peratiOn ractices...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Bottle of Oil • One Grass Catcher • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Side Discharge Chute Assembly Insert a carriage bolt found in the manual bag into the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket.
  • Page 10 Grass Catcher The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make rope guide. certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).
  • Page 11 Adjustments Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. Cutting Height WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against height of the mower.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Blade Control Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Side Discharge Chute Mulch Plug Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 4-1 Grass Catcher Blade Control The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. the grass clippings for disposal at another site.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
  • Page 14 Using Your Lawn Mower Using Grass Catcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could operating the mower.

  • Page 15: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate General Recommendations surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. •...
  • Page 16 Replacing Rear Flap Engine Care A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on performance by the mower is given below. Follow the either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions.

  • Page 17: Service

    Service Blade Care WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury. a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of blade.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section.
  • Page 19 Notes...

  • Page 20: Illustrated Parts List

    Model Series 430 Wheel Tread K2 Bar...
  • Page 21 Model Series 430 Part Number Description Part Number Description 747-1161A-0637 Blade Control Handle 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 787-01290 Front Adjustment Plate 749-1092A-0637 Upper Handle 720-0426 Adjustment Lever Knob 747-04080A Grass Catcher Frame 94832 Spring Lever Assembly 749-0928A-0637 Lower Handle 736-0270 Bell Washer 720-0279 Wing Nut...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...

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