Table Of Contents - MTD Series 430 Operator's Manual

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble,
prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower.............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower......................... 10
This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be
applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please
locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the
information to the sample model plate provided to the right.
You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating
position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This infor-
mation will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site,
obtain assistance from the Customer Support Department, or
when contacting an authorized service dealer.
Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this
unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
• Visit www.mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menu option.
• Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1-800-800-7310.
• The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica-
tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with
your unit, for more information.

Table of Contents

Finding and Recording Model Number
Customer Support
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Troubleshooting................................................ 12
Safety Labels .................................................... 13
Parts List ........................................................... 14
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Model Number
www.mtdproducts.com
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Serial Number
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