Yard Machines 430 manual Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

21” Rear & Side

Discharge Mulching

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 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 arrester 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

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10179A.FM

(10/99)

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceChildren Do notYour Responsibility O L S Slope GaugeSetting Up Your Lawn Mower Disconnect Spark Plug WireAssembling Your Lawn Mower To Remove Unit From CartonHardtop Grass Bag Assembling Grass CatcherSoft Grass Bag Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower Converting To Side Discharge Know Your Lawn MowerGas and Oil Fill-Up Operating Your Lawn MowerBefore Starting To Start Engine and Engage BladeUsing the Mulcher Using Your Rotary MowerHandle Height Cutting HeightCarburetor Throttle ControlLubrication Maintaining Your Lawn MowerBlade Care Engine Deck CareReplacing Rear Flap Blade Mounting TorqueTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Actions Trouble Shooting GuideShroud Color Shroud ChartParts List for Models 430 Through Models 430 through MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for