Operator's Manual 21" Rear & Side Discharge Mulching Lawn Mower Model Series 430 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 forestcovered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page 3 6 7 Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Content Servicing Your Lawn Mower Making Adjustments Off Season Storage Page 13 14 15 9 10 Trouble Shooting Guide Illustrated Parts 15 16 12 Warranty 20 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower.
SECTION1: 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.
Do Not: 8. Neveroperatethemowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbe sureofyourfooting.A slipandfallcancause 1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosing embankments, you could lose your footing or yourfooting,releasethebladecontrolhandle balance. immediately andthebladewillstoprotatingwithin 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as threeseconds. shown on the slope gauge. 9. Mowindaylightorgoodartificiallight.Walk,never 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could run.
7. Extinguish allcigarettes, cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition. 8. Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecause flammable vaporswillaccumulate inthearea. 9. Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengine ishotor running.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. 10.Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktonomorethan½ inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovidespacefor fuelexpansion. 11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. 12.If gasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineand equipment. Moveunittoanotherarea.
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. ¢O U.I .=1: I 15° u.I a= nl 0'3 &i Z I-U.I 0'3 _kWARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER RemovingUnitFromCarton • • • • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts if included with unit. Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts. NOTE: Make sure not to crimp cables while removing the loose parts or the entire unit from the carton.
Assembling GrassCatcher NOTE: If your mower's grass catcher has been already assembled before shipping, proceed to the next section. If it is unassembled, follow the steps below. Carriage Bolt Insert frame into grass bag with the black plastic side on the bottom of bag. See Figure 7. Insert frame Upper_ Hole Handle Mounting Wing Nut Move H _in Clip Frame Figure 4 Fasten the cable to the lower handle with the two cable ties found on the lower handle. Pull the cable ties tight and trim off the excess.
RemovingGrassCatcher • • Lift the rear discharge door on the mower, and lift the grass catcher up. Release the rear discharge door. Mulching Plug Convertingto Side-Discharge • Pin ge Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the sidedischarge deflector under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. See Figure 10.
Cutting Height AdjustmentLever Primer This lever, located at each wheel, lets you adjust cutting height of the grass. Remember to put all four levers at the same height to avoid uneven cut. The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use it to assist in starting a cold engine, but do not use it when restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown. Throttle Control MulchingPlug The engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle for maximum engine and cutting performance.
OperatingYourLawnMower BaggingGrassClippings • Once the engine has started, squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle to run the lawn mower. You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. • Do not operate the mower without the mulching cover, the grass catcher bag, or the discharge chute properly installed. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.
SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER IMPORTANT:Make sure to avoid muffler and WARNING" Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments on the mower. surrounding areas while the mower engine is hot because temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed 150 ° F. WARNING: Never tip mower more than 90 degrees in any direction and do not leave it tipped for long. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.
SECTION7: SERVICING YOURLAWNMOWER BladeCare NOTE: blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and could break causing personal injury. Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. ,_ An unbalanced The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. See Figure 14. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
Replacing RearFlap • Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck. To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 15. Rear Discharge ; raandkl:t Door __;__ _ Rear Flap Figure Handle Bracket 15 SECTION8: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS AdjustingHandleHeight AdjustingCuttingHeight Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower height, proceed as follows.
SECTION9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. • • Gasoline • • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. Gasoline, stored more than one month, may affect engine performance. Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
SECTION11: PARTSLISTFORMODELSERIES430 3 2 52 55 41 15 37 18 _4238 _25 19_ 55\ 43 39 23 16 2] @ 46 45 @ \ 25 21 1 If Equipped 16
ModelSeries430 Ref. No. Ref. No. Part No. Description 1. 747-1161A Control Handle 2. 710-1205 3. 720-0279 Rope Guide Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd. 4. 710-1174 Curved Hd. Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" 5. 720-0284 Hand Knob 6. 749-1092A 7. 749-0928A Upper Handle Lower Handle 8. 726-0240 Cable Tie 9. 747-04080 Grass Catcher Frame 10. 746-1130 Control Cable - 40" 35. 746-1137 Control Cable - 53" 11. 664-04027 12. 714-0104 Grass Bag Int. Cotter Pin 5/16" Dia. 13.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN TM ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. "MTD" warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and wilt, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
