MTD Series 430 warranty Table of Contents, Finding and Recording Model Number, Customer Support

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.

Table of Contents

Slope Gauge	3	Troubleshooting	................................................ 12
Safe Operation Practices	4	Safety Labels	13
Setup and Adjustment	6	Parts List	14
Operating Your Lawn Mower	8	Warranty	Back Cover
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower	10

This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the

information to the sample model plate provided to the right.

You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating	Model Number		Serial Number
position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This infor-
mation will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site,
obtain assistance from the Customer Support Department, or
when contacting an authorized service dealer.		MTD LLC
		P. O. BOX 361131
		CLEVELAND,OH 44136
	www.mtdproducts.com	330-220-4683
		800-800-7310

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this

unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

•Visit www.mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menu option.

•Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1-800-800-7310.

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

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