Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A OF O AL Model435A shown 21=inch Rotary Mower- Model Series 430 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit isequippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if an
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it wiil help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ....................................................... Safe Operation Practices ................................... Setup and Adjustment ....................................... Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower .........................
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components 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. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
19.Shut the engine off andwait untilthe bladecomesto a completestop before removingthe grasscatcheror unclogging the chute. The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped rotating. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge cover,grass catcher,bladecontrol handleor othersafety protectivedevices in placeand working.Neveroperate mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.
This OperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product specificationsfor variousmodels.Characteristicsand featuresdiscussedand/orillustratedin this manualmay not be applicableto all models.MTDLLCreservesthe right to changeproductspecifications,designs,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. b.
5. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher f-- (if needed).Makecertain bag is turnedrightside out beforeassembling(warninglabelwill be on the outside). a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. Setupand b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame,Figure3-5.All the plasticchannelsexcept centertop of bagattachfrom outsideof bag. ustment c. Attachcentertop of bag from insideof bag. 6. Followstepsbelowto attachthe grass catcher: a. Lift rear dischargedoor. b.
Know Your Lawn Mower _======= Blade Control RecoilStarter======_ _ i_iii_iI_ iiiiii_ii__ i_: i_ GrassCatcher======_ CuttingHeightAdjustment Levers(front and rear,for eachwheel) l i The bladecontrolis a Mulch Plug i safetydevice.DO NOT i bypass its operations. Side DischargeChute i Use extremecarewhen handling gasoline. Gasolineis extremely flammable and the vapors i are explosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor i while the engineis hot or running.
w Starting w Engine ,_ WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the operatorisstandingnear the lawn mower whilestartingengineor operating mower.Never run engineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide, an odorlessand deadly gas. Keep hands,feet, hair and looseclothing awayfrom any movingpartson engine and lawn mower. Follow the set of instructionspertainingto your unit. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine. Starting the 435 Mower: 1.
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 mowermorethan 90° in any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain intothe upper partof the enginecausinga startingproblem. 3.
Blade Care F ,_IL WARNING:When removingthe cutting blade for sharpeningor replacement, protectyour handswith a pairof heavygloves or use a heavyrag to hold the blade. / / Periodicallyinspectthe 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. Maintaining You 2.
Problem Cause Engine fails to Start i ade controldisengagedl 21 spark plug Wire disconnected• 31 Fueltank empty OrStalefuel• 4. Enginenot pr reed. 5: Faultyspark pug 6. BloCkedfuel linel 7: Engineflooded. Enginerunserratic 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel. 3. 4. 5. 6. _i _ 1. Adjust gapto .030-inch. 2. Referto engine manual. Idles poorly 1. Sparkplug fouled, faulty or gaptoo wide. 1. Resetgapto .030-inchor replace spark pug. 2. Referto engine manual• 3.
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1 731-04204 Bail Cover 28 736-0270 Bell Washer.265x .75x .062 2 746-1130 ControlCable40-inch 29 710-0654A TT SeresScrew3.8-16x 1.00 746-1137 ControlCable53-inch 30 687-02071A PivotArmAssy- RH 3 726-0240 CableTie 4 664-04027 Grass BagAssembly 31 732-04175 SpringLever 5 747-04080 Grass Bag Frame 32 734-04087 Wheel8 x 1.8Pin Bar 6 732-0700 TrailshieldWire 33 710-1652 TT Screw 1/4-20x .625 7 731-04998 Trailshield 34 714-0104 Int.Cotter Pin .072dia. x 1.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respect to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanshipfor a periodof two (2) years commencingon the date of original purchaseand will, at its option,repairor replace,freeof charge,any part foundto be defectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.
