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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Push Mower m Model Series 430 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04387 (November 1 0,2008)
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Page 2: Serial Number
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7:310 or (330) 220-468:3 Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box :3611:31 • Cleveland, OH • 441:36-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
importantSafeOperation 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: Slope Operation
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact orthrown o bject injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. -
Page 5: General Service
Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with SafeHandling Of Gas01ine: 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: Spark Arrestor
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used i_ll WARNING: This machine is equipped with an are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline,... -
Page 7: Safety Symbols
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. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate... - Page 8 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fencepost ' FOldo, diine "o --Lepre_n tsa15 o 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower...
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Page 9: Contents Of Carton
AssembJy & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Grass Catcher One Side Discharge Chute One Engine Operator's Manual Assembly Insert a carriage bolt found in the manual bag into the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket. -
Page 10: Grass Catcher
GrassCatcher 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 Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of Adjustments discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. CuttingHeight 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...
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Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Control Side Discharge Chute Mulch ..Plug Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 4-1 Grass Catcher BladeControl 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 engine or operating mower. Never run engine is standing near the lawn mower while starting indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. -
Page 14: Usinggrass Catcher
UsingYour I.awn Mower UsingGrass 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 operating the mower. which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction... -
Page 15: Maintenance And Adjustments
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. Always observe safety rules when performing Lubricate... -
Page 16: Engine Care
Engine Care Replacing RearFlap 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: Off-Season Storage
Service BladeCare excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It ARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause 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. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Connect wire to spark boot. Spark plug boot disconnected. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). - Page 20 ModelSeries 4 30 49 K2Bar...
- Page 21 ModelSeries 430 I Part Number Description Part Number Description 736-0524B Blade Control Handle 747-1161A-0637 Blade Bell Support 787-01290 749-1092A-0637 Upper Handle Front Adjustment Plate GrassCatcher Frame 747-04080A 720-0426 Adjustment Lever Knob Lower Handle 749-0928A-0637 94832 Spring Lever Assembly 736-0270 Bell Washer 720-0279 Wing Nut 734-04213...
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Page 24: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY 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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