MTD Yard Machines 470 Series Owner's Manual

AMERICAN
MADE
AMERICAN
OWNED
OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT
YARD MACHINES
Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully
IMPORTANT: Record the exact Model No. and Serial No. ^
which appear on the rear of your unit (on the deck) in the "
space below. You must have these numbers, along with the j.ii~ _
date of purchase, in order to receive warranty or service. DpAD
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
1
ROTARY MOWERS
MODEL NO. SERIAL NO.
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III! IJ. 111111111111 470 thru 488
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's 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 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 authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box
368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC • P.O. BOX 368022 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-8560L