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Yard-Man 430 Series Operator's Manual

Yard-Man 430 Series Operator's Manual

21" rear & side discharge mulching lawn mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OF
A
O
AL
21" Rear & Side Discharge
MulchingLawn
Mower
Model Series 430
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
FORMNO.769-01638B
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
3/2/2006

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  • Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty 21" Rear & Side Discharge MulchingLawn Mower Model Series 430 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush- coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    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. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......Safe Operation Practices ........
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...

  • Page 4: General Operation

    WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    19.Shut the engine off andwait untilthe bladecomesto a 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop before removingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin 9.
  • Page 6 This OperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product specifications for variousmodels.Characteristics and fea- turesdiscussedand/orillustratedin this manualmay not be applicableto all models.MTDLLCreservesthe right to changeproductspecifications, d esigns,and equipment withoutnotice and withoutincurringobligation. 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets.

  • Page 7: Cutting Height

    Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher (if needed).Makecertain bag is turnedrightside out beforeassembling(warninglabelwill be on the outside). a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame,Figure3-5.All the plasticchannelsexcept centertop of bagattachfrom outsideof bag. c.

  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower _===== Blade Control RecoilStarter======_ _ i_iii_iI_ iiiiii_ii_ _ i_: i_ GrassCatcher======_ CuttingHeightAdjustment Levers(front and rear,for eachwheel) The bladecontrolis a Mulch Plug i safetydevice.DO NOT i bypass its operations. Side DischargeChute i Use extremecarewhen handling gasoline. Gasolineis extremely Figure4-1:The maincomponentson the mower.
  • Page 9 Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure n o one other than t he op- oratoris standingnear the lawnmower while starting engineor operatingmower. Never ..run engine indoorsor in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an Operating odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving partson engine and lawn mower.
  • Page 10 Deck Care Cleanundersideof the mowerdeck after eachuse to preventbuild-upof grass clippingsor otherdebris. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. 2. Tip mowersothat it restson the housing.Keepthe sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly. ARNING:Nevertip the mowermore than 90° in any direction and do not leavethe mower tipped for any length of time.
  • Page 11 ARNING:Whenremovingthe cuttingblade for sharpeningor replacement, protectyour handswith a pairof heavyglovesor use a heavyrag to hold the blade. Maintaining Periodically inspect t he bladeadapterfor cracks, especiallyif youstrikea foreignobject. Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor blade service. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up.
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to Start i. Blade controldisengaged. Engage biadecontrol spark p!ug wiredisconnected: conBect Wireto Sparkp!ug_ 3. Fueltank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fi Itank with clean,fresh gasoline. 4. Enginenot choked. 4. Choke engineas instructedinthe OPe[atingYOU[ L awn Mower section• 5: Faultyspark pug Clean, adjustgap, or replace.
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  • Page 14 Model Series 430 "s...
  • Page 15 Fief. PartNo. Description Fief. PartNo. Description 747-1161A BladeControlHandle 720-0426 AdjustmentLeverKnob 749-1092A UpperHandle 732-0404 SpringLeverAssembly 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 787-01292 HandleBracket- RH 749-0928A LowerHandle 787-01291t HandleBracket- LH 720-0279 WingNut 734-04086 FrontWheel,7 x 1.8 710-04371 Screw,1/4-15x 1.250 710-1205 RopeGuide 710-1174 CarriageBolt ,5/16-18 x 2 746-1137 ControlCable-53"...
  • Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarranty set forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses- outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories,except sionsand territories. those soldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanship f. Replacement p artsthat are not genuineMTDparts. for a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon the dateof originalpurchase g.

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