MTD Series 410 Operator's Manual
21" rear discharge push
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Operator's Manual
21" Rear Discharge
Push Mower
Model Series
410 through 429
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
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 attester 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
ECO#
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 770-10124C
(2/2002)
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- Page 1 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below. (Model Number) (Serial Number) Copy the model number here: MTD PRODUCTS Copy the serial number here: P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power- rating, specifications, warranty and service. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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 Gauge
20. Never operate m ower without proper trailshield, Keep children away from hot or running engines. They discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle o r can suffer burns from a hot muffler. other safety p rotective devices inplace a nd working. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a Never operate m ower with damaged safety d evices. - Page 5 3. Check t heblade and engine m ounting bolts atfrequent 9. Grass c atcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals forproper tightness. Also, visually i nspect blade shield aresubject towear a nd damage which c ould fordamage (e.g., b ent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade expose m oving p arts orallow objects t obethrown.
- Page 6 I-t'l USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE !.91 A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST > WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
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Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Unpacking In the case of lawn mowers where engine is equipped with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut a bolt on the engine to ground. See Figure 1. tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. - Page 8 The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper Secure bag to frame by working the plastic handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 6B. rope guide. All of the plastic channels except center top of bag With the spark plug wire disconnected and attach from the outside of bag.
- Page 9 Place the mounting bracket under the front of the handle, with the tabs on the bracket facing up. Front Frame Insert phillips head screw down through the hardtop cover and mounting bracket. Secure with hex lock nut. See Figure 10. AttachingGrassCatcherTo Mower NOTE: Make certain cables are muted to the outside of the handle so they are not in the way when attaching...
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Page 10: Know Your Lawn Mower
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 13. Rear Door _../_ Push Chute Deflector Figure 12 Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod to... -
Page 11: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control Handle Please note that if the mower is not equipped with this lever, the engine has a constant speed throttle, which is WARNING: The blade control mechanism is already set at full throttle for best performance. a safety device. Never attempt to bypass it. WARNING: blade will... -
Page 12: Making Adjustments
UsingRotaryMower WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any WARNING: Never operate your unit without either the rear deflector or entire damage, and repair damage before grass catcher assembly in place. restarting operating mower. -
Page 13: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Carburetor Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to Height Adjustment compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower. NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. - Page 14 Lubrication Thedeckmaybecleaned bytiltingthemower a nd scraping clean witha suitable tool(make certain the Blade Control sparkplugwireis disconnected). Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle ReplacingRearFlap and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. See Figure 20. The blade control must operate freely in To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire both directions.
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Page 15: Off-Season Stoarge
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE If the lawn mower is not going to be used for 30 days or Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next longer, prepare the unit for storage. Follow the steps to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. below for proper storage of the mower. -
Page 16: Parts List
SECTION I0: PARTSLIST FORMODEL SERIES 410THROUGH 429 Zag Tread Wheel Wheel Chart Type of Wheel Part No. Tread Color Wheels WIGbearings 734-1781, Slot Hub Bar Tread* Grey Wheels w/o bearings 734-1987, 8 x 1.8 Sp. Bar Tread* Grey 734-1988, 7x 1.8 Wheels w/o bearings 634-0020, Disc Hub Bar Tread*... - Page 17 ModelSeries410Through429 Part No. Description Description Part No. 747-1161A Control Handle (Std.) 712-0431 Flange L-Nut 3/8-16 Thd. 710-1205 Bell-Wash..39" I.D. x 1.38" Rope Guide 736-0356 720-0279 Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd. 712-0798 Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thd. 710-1174 Curved Hd. Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" Lg 15261A Height Adj.
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Page 18: Shroud Chart
SECTIONI: SHROUD CHART Shroud Color Shroud Color Shroud Color 731-1402A Yellow 731-1395A 751B281439 parkR_- 731-1694A Black 731-1396A Black 751B281440 JBlack 731-1695 ;liver 731-1397A Grey 751B281443 JBright Red 731-1934A Charcoal Hardware: 710-1256 Ha_ware:710-1256 Hardware: 710-1256 Shroud Color Shroud Color 731-1586B Black Shroud Color 7510143208... - Page 19 YOUR NOTES Date Comments...
- Page 20 MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold MTD warrants this product against defects in material and or exported outside of the United States of America,...