MTD 410 through 419 manual Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

21” Rear Discharge

Push Mower

Model Series

410 through 419

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-cov-

ered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap- plicable 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.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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

FORM NO. 770-10124D.fm

 

(11/2002)

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceChildren Your Responsibility CUT Along Dotted Line Slope GaugeAssembling Your Lawn Mower Disconnect Spark Plug Wire Hardware PackUnpacking Tools RequiredAttaching Grass Catcher To Mower Assembling Grass CatcherAttaching Chute Deflector To Mower Converting To MulcherOperating Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn MowerGas and Oil Fill-Up Before StartingUsing as Mulcher Using Rotary MowerTo Start Engine & Engage Blade To Stop Engine & BladeCutting Height Handle HeightCarburetor Maintaining the Blade Maintaining Your Lawn MowerDeck Care Replacing Rear FlapBlade Control LubricationRear Discharge Door WheelsTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Actions Trouble Shooting GuideParts List for Model Series 410 Through Description Model Series 410 ThroughYour Notes Your Notes MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for