Yard-Man 435 manual Operator’s Manual, 21” Rear & Side Discharge Mulching Lawn Mower, Model

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Operator’s Manual

Operator’s Manual

21” Rear & Side Discharge

Mulching Lawn Mower

Model 435

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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 769-00564A.fm

(12/2002)

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Contents 21” Rear & Side Discharge Mulching Lawn Mower Operator’s ManualModel MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIOContent TABLE OF CONTENTSFINDING MODEL NUMBER ENGINE INFORMATIONGeneral Operation SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do NotYour Responsibility General ServiceSECTION 2 SLOPE GAUGE SECTION 3 ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Disconnecting Spark PlugRemoving Unit From Carton Hardware PackAssembling Grass Catcher Attaching Starter RopeAttaching Grass Catcher Removing Grass Catcher SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWERConverting to Side-Discharge Blade Control HandleSECTION 5 OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Cutting Height Adjustment LeverGas and Oil Fill-Up Before Starting MowerAdjusting Cutting Height Using the MulcherOperating Your Lawn Mower Bagging Grass ClippingsEngine Maintenance Cleaning the Lawn MowerSECTION 6 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WheelsBlade Care SECTION 7 SERVICING YOUR MOWERTo Sharpen Blade Adjusting Handle Height SECTION 8 MAKING ADJUSTMENTSAdjusting Carburetor Replacing Rear FlapGasoline SECTION 10 TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDEMower SECTION 9 OFF-SEASON STORAGESECTION 11 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL Model MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Phone