Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Push Mower m Model Series 430 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by If you have any problems MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs prior to operating your machine. persons who will operate address and mailing the equipment.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger all instructions points out important the personal safety and/or in this manual with these instructions before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover cancause blade contact orthrown object injuries. 13. Many injuries occur asaresult ofthemower beingpulled overthefootduring afallcaused byslipping ortripping. Donotholdontothemower ifyouarefalling; release the handle immediately. 14. Never pullthemower back toward youwhileyouare walking. Ifyoumustback themower away fromawallor obstruction firstlookdownandbehind toavoid tripping andthenfollowthese steps: a. Stepback frommower tofullyextend yourarms. b.
Service 3. Check the blade and engine intervals To avoid personal care in handling injury or property damage gasoline. Gasoline is extremely can ignite. Wash your skin and change flammable clothes original 3. Use only an approved Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight equipment 7. trailer and refuel it on the ground.
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate may include the following Modification (EM), Oxidizing Injection on regular emission unleaded control gasoline, and internal combustion engine and should not be used WARNING: This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush i_ll systems: Engine Catalyst (OC), Secondary A
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to and operate DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate or grass catcher is in its proper place.
co Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... -4 5 Z I ,_ or a corner of a building... i i Z __ I i I I O ' FOldo, 5 ' Z "o or a fencepost ', diine , --Lepre_n tsa15 o -4 I I 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate (a rise of approximately mowers up and down up and down slopes. your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
3 AssembJy & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Assembly Operator's 2. Manual without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying manual BEFORE operating your mower. engine Handle 1. One Bottle of Oil One Side Discharge Chute Insert a carriage bolt found upper NOTE:This unit is shipped Manual in the manual hole on the handle mounting upper a.
3_ The rope guide is attached handle. to the right side of the upper See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which GrassCatcher secures the Follow steps below to assemble rope guide. certain bag is turned (warning the grass catcher. Make right side out before assembling label will be on the outside). a. Place bag over fra me so that its black plastic side is at the bottom. b_ Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Fig. 3-5.
b. Place grass catcher discharge WARNING: on the pivot rod. Let go of door so that it rests on the grass catcher. Never operate mower on the grass catcher are firmly rod and the rear discharge top of the grass catcher. unless the hooks seated on the pivot door rests firmly against Side DischargeChute Your mower is shipped make sure grass catcher is closed. 1. as a mulcher.
4 Controls and Features Control Side Discharge Chute Mulch ...... Plug Cutting Adjustment Height Levers J Figure 4-1 BladeControl GrassCatcher The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
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. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. Follow the set of instructions pertaining to your unit. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine.
UsingYour I.awn Mower UsingGrassCatcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect operating the mower. which could damage be accidently thrown serious personal lawn mower or engine.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance 2. Lubricate motor General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty safety rules when performing does not cover items that the torsion discharge door and side mulch plug periodically oil to prevent 4. Changing DeckCare of engine-governed speed will void engine wa rra nty. on the rear with light rust. See Fig. 6-1. Follow the accompanying schedule and instruction engine manual for lubrication for engine lubrication. for this job.
Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap A list of key engine performance maintenance by the mower accompanying for good 1. is given below. Follow the engine manual Maintain jobs required for a detailed oil level as instructed list and instructions. in engine manual. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal Clean every few hours under extremely To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. r conditions. dusty conditions.
7 Service BladeCare WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter strike a foreign object. Replace when below for blade service. 1. for cracks, especially necessary. 5. if you the engine part number) Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which operating See faces the ground position.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. Remedy 1. Engage blade control. Blade control disengaged. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine fuel line. 7.
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ModelSeries430 Ref No. 1 Ref No, Part Number Blade Control Handle 27 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 787-01290 Front Adjustment I Part Number 747-1161A-0637 Description Description 2 749-1092A-0637 Upper Handle 28 3 747-04080A GrassCatcher Frame 29 720-0426 Adjustment 4 749-0928A-0637 Lower Handle 30 94832 Spring Lever Assembly 736-0270 Bell Washer 734-04213 Front Wheel, 7 x 1.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
