MTD 410 Series Operator's Manual page 9

Assembling C huteDeflector ( ifequipped)
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,
the rod will extend further to the left side. See
Figure 9.
Tab
Rod
Chute
Deflector
Figure 9
• Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod to
secure.
AttachingChuteDeflectorTo Mower
• To attach chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge
door on the mower. Place the ends of the rod into
the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. See
Figure 10. Release the rear discharge door.
• To remove chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge
door on the mower. Lift the chute deflector up and
out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies.
Release the rear discharge door. See Figure 10.
Rear
J Discharge
Door
/
Slots
Figure 10
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil before operating your mower.