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 internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws
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 ....................................................... Safe Operation Practices ................................... Setup and Adjustment ....................................... Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 3 4 6 8 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.
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. 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.
Starting Engine i WARNING: Besure nooneother than theop- , oratoris standingnear the lawnmower while starting engineor operatingmower. Never run engine indoorsor 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 partson engine and lawn mower. .... Operating aower 1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Wait abouttwo seconds betweeneachpush, Figure4-2.
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. _lb ARNING:Nevertip the mowermore than 90° in any direction and do not leavethe mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain intothe upper partof the enginecausinga startingproblem. 3.
_IL ARNING:Whenremovingthe cuttingblade for sharpeningor replacement, protectyour handswith a pairof heavyglovesor use a heavyrag to hold the blade. / / \ Maintaining You 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. 2.
Problem Cause Engine fails to Start i. Blade controldisengaged. spark p!ug wiredisconnected: 3. Fueltank empty or stale fuel. 4. Enginenot choked. 6. Enginerunserratic 5: Faultyspark pug BloCkedfuel linel 7: Engineflooded. 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel. 3. 4. 5. 6. repairs beyondEngine overheats 1 Engineoil levellow. 2....A r fow restr cted 3. Carburetornot adjustedpropery.
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Fief. No. PartNo. Description Fief. No. PartNo. Description 1 747-1161A BladeControlHandle 29 720-0426 AdjustmentLeverKnob 2 749-1092A UpperHandle 30 732-0404 SpringLeverAssembly 3 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 31 787-01292 HandleBracket- RH 4 749-0928A LowerHandle 787-01291t HandleBracket- LH 5 720-0279 WingNut 32 734-04086 FrontWheel,7 x 1.8 6 710-1205 RopeGuide 33 710-04371 Screw,1/4-15x 1.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories,except those soldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.
