Yard Machines 430 manual Your Responsibility

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•Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.

•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

•Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

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•Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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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 CartonSoft Grass Bag Assembling Grass CatcherHardtop 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 ControlBlade Care Maintaining Your Lawn MowerLubrication 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