MTD Series 430 Thru 439 manual Table of Contents

	TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content	Page
Important Safe Operation Practices	................................................................................... 3
Slope Gauge	6
Assembling Your Lawn Mower	7
Know Your Lawn Mower	9
Operating Your Lawn Mower	10
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower	12
Service	13
Making Adjustments	14
Off- Season Storage	15
Troubleshooting	15
Parts List	16

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Lawn Mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer.

•You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.

(Model Number) Copy the model number here:

(Serial Number)

Copy the serial number here:

MTD LLC

P. O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND,OH 44136

330-220-4683 www.mtdproducts.com 800-800-7310

ENGINE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power- rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Call 1- (800)-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4MTD (4683) to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com

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