Yard Machines 430 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Handle Mounting Bracket Insert hairpin clip here Weld Pin Figure 3 e The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper handle Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide See Figure 4 e With spark plug wire disconnected and grounded hold the blade control handle against the upper handle and pull the starter rope out of the engine Release blade control handle Slip the rope into the rope guide Tighten the wing nut See Figure 4 e Tighten all nuts and bolts securely e Attach the cables to the lower handle with the two cable ties already on the lower handle Pull tight the cable ties and cut off the extra Slip rope into rope guide Wing Nut Figure 4 Assembling Grass Catcher NOTE Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling warning label will be on the outside Soft Grass Bag Parts for Soft Grass Bag 1 Front Frame amp Rear Frame 2 Bag Assemble soft grass bag as follows e Join the rear frame and front frame assembly as shown in Figure 5A e Place bag over frame black plastic side is the bottom of bag Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channel on bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame e Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 5B All of the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from the outside of bag Center top of bag attaches from the inside of bag A 49 Front F2. attracted to the mower and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children or other objects Never allow children under age 14 to operate the mower Children 14 years of age and above should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual Use extreme care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or hazard Service Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Use only an approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Never refuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas water heater space heater or furnace Never run an engine inside a closed area To reduc
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4. and are dangerous replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Your Responsibility e 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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT GA tre GRASS CATCHER S IN ITS PROPER PLACE A W A R N l N G TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE GRASS KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE rx NW AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH a KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS 1 REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 MOW ACROSS NEVER UP AND DOWN NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE 1595c MOVING BACKWARDS READ OPERATOR S MANUAL KEEP SAFETY DEVICES BLADE CONTROL TRAILING SHIELD DISCHARGE COVER ETC IN PLACE AND WORKING CS SLOPE GAUGE SECTION 2 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate the lawn mower safely SS i sedo s umop pue dn 19A8U sedojs JO ade y ssoJoe SIBMOW INIH3S M TIVM erejedo sedo s JO aoe eui ssoJoe JeAeu sedo s umop pue dn siewoui ONIGIY ere19do Anfu snoues ui Bunjnseij dijs pjnoo noA pue Bunooj JNOA urejureu oj JINDIJJIP
5. can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields We recommend wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses Upper Handle Blade Control Handle Throttle Control If equipped Grass Catcher Rear Discharge MW Plug Door 3 Side Discharge q Chute Mulching Adjustment Lever Plug Figure 13 Blade Control Handle WARNING This control mechanism is a A safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade Recoil Starter The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and is used to start the engine Grass Catcher The grass catcher located at the rear of the mower is used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another site Once the bag is full it has to be removed from the mower and emptied before any further mowing Mulching Plug Both the mulching baffle and the mulching plug are used only for mulching purposes Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher some mower models have the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn This is called mulching Throttle Control Your unit is equipped with one of three throttle controls described below Follow instructions which pertain to your unit 1 The thro
6. grass catcher lift the rear discharge door on the mower Lift the grass catcher up out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies Release the rear discharge door See Figure 11 WARNING Never operate the mower A unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated in the slots on the handle bracket assemblies and the rear discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass catcher Rear Discharge Door Slot in Handle Bracket Assembly Figure 11 Converting To Side Discharge If your unit is equipped with a side discharge chute you Mulching Plug can convert to a side discharge mower as follows A ae P e Liftthe rear discharge door and install the mulching x 040 baffle See Figure 11 tad e Onthesideofthe mower lift the mulching plug Hinge Pin See Figure 12 e Slide the two hooks of the side discharge chute qm TET under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly N l as shown below Lower the side mulching plug jp CR aa Defjestor e Donotremove the side mulching plug at any time Ten even when vou are not mulching NAQA i Hook p AW M Slide hooks under the two f sides of hinge pin Figure 12 SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustration in Figure 13 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which
7. injury to the operator and others e For best results do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower preventing proper discharge of grass clippings and could cause you to slip and fall New grass thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut e Blade speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn e Fora healthy lawn never cut more than one third of the total length of the grass at any one cutting Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth WARNING Never operate your unit without either the rear deflector or entire grass catcher assembly in place SECTION 6 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire Cutting Height An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment Each adjusting plate has nine height positions Height of cut will be changed when the thumb lever is moved from one hole to another e Simply depress the lever towards wheel and move wheel and lever assembly to desired position All wheels must be placed in the same relative position See Figure 14 Figure 14 e This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of bagging the cut grass WARNING If you strike a foreign object A stop the engine Remove wire from spark plug thoroughly
8. surface of the nuts e Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the star away from the engine Refer to Figure 18 Place the blade with the side marked bottom or with part number facing away from the adapter e Align the blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed in the Blade Mounting Torque section below Blade Mounting Torque Center Bolt 450 in lbs min 600 in Ibs max IMPORTANT To ensure safe operation all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness Deck Care NOTE We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit These may cause damage to electric components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will shorten life of the mower and reduce its serviceability e The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings leaves dirt or other matter If this debris is allowed to accumulate it will invite rust and corrosion and may cause an uneven discharge of grass clippings at the next cutting SECTION 8 OFF SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage e Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions e Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions e Coat mower cutting blade with
9. 00 7310 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 SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal A safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol heed its warning WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death GENERAL OPERATION picked up and thrown by the mower in any direction Read this operator s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in th
10. 439 Ref Part No Description Ref Part No Description No No 1 747 0824 Control Handle Ass y Std 44 738 0507B Shid Bolt 5 Dia x 357 647 0004 Control Handle Ass y Deluxe t 45 736 0105 Bell Wash 38 I D x 88 O D 2 710 1205 Rope Guide 46 738 0102 Front Axle Bolt 3 720 0279 Handle Knob 1 4 20 Thd 47 720 0190 Spring Lever Knob 4 710 1174 Curved Hd Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 Lg 48 732 0417A Rear Spring Lever 6 720 0314 Hand Knob 49 14578 Height Adj Assy Comp RH 7 710 1270 Oval C Sunk Mach Scr t N I 14579 Height Adj Assv Comp LH 8 736 0501 Spr Wash 66 I D T 50 14765 Pivot Bar R H 9 712 0324 Hex L Nut 1 4 20 Thd N I 14766 Pivot Bar L H 10 746 0876 Throttle Levert 51 782 5002 Front Baffle 11 749 0705 Upper Handle 52 710 0654A Hex L Wash Scr 3 8 16 x 1 Lg 12 720 0295 Foam Grip 53 782 5003 Rear Baffle 13 749 0928 Lower Handle 54 710 1017 Torx Mach AB Tap Scr 1 4 x 62 14 726 0240 Cable Tie 55 710 0896 HexindWash Scr 1 4 14 625 15 764 0310 Rear Catcher Frame 56 682 0516A Handle Brkt Ass y RH 16 746 0550 Control Cable 39 57 682 0515A Handle Brkt Ass y LH 746 0551 Control Cable 43 58 782 0047A Cutting Deck 746 0555 Control Cable 55 59 734 1841 Wheel w o Bearings Grey Bar 17 746 0847 Throttle Control Wire 42 734 1987 Wheel w Bearings Grey Link 746 0843 Throttle Control Wire 55 T 734 1978 Wheel w Bearings Black Link 18 764 0311 Front Catcher Frame 741 0484 Be
11. Figure 1 NOTE On engines with a rubber boot attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground Spark Plug Wire With Rubber Boot Briggs amp Stratton Engines Retaining Spark Plug Spark Plug Wire All Engines With Rubber Tecumseh Boot Engines Figure 1 IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil before operating your mower NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position Satung Up Your Lawn Mower Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes e Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle See Figure 2 Figure 2 NOTE Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position If you wish to lower the height of the handle refer to the Adjustment Section at this time e Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets Using a pair of pliers squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the handle mounting bracket Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin Repeat on the other side See Figure 3
12. S Quantum 40 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Thd N I 751B225250 Muffler Guard B amp S Classic 41 15261A Height Adj Plate N I 751B281279 Finger Guard B amp S Classic 42 15262B Pivot Bar N I 751B224591 Muffler Guard Sprint 43 14832 Front Spring Lever Ass y w Knob N I 710 1268 10 16 3 8 Screw T If equipped N I Not illustrated 19 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR YARD MACHINES The limited warrantv set forth below is given bv MTD PRODUCTS INC MTD with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years commencing on the date of original purchase and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in material or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse com mercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD Products Inc for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damages Normal wear parts or components there
13. YARD MACHINES by MTD Operators Manual 21 Rear amp Side Discharge Mulching Mower Model Series 430 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 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 MTD PRODUCTS INC P O BOX 368022 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 9722 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 10179A 10 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Slope Gauge i nde D e eem e tbi ies s 6 Assembling Your Lawn MOwWwer sesseeeseeeeeneen emen 7 Know Your Lawn MOWET esssseeeeeenne enne nn nennen 10 Operating Your Lawm MOWer sessseeesseeeeeeeeneeeenenen nennen enne nnne 11 Making Adjustments sse eee nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
14. arings 19 764 0309 Grass Bag for hard top 61 731 1876 Hard Top Cover w Icon 764 0457A Grass Bag soft top w logo 731 1322A Hard Top Cover w o Icon 20 714 0104 Int Cotter Pin 5 16 Dia 62 736 0270 Bell Washer 1 4 I D 21 732 0678 Door Spring R H 63 682 7000 Hinged Mulching Plug 22 732 0677 Door Spring L H 64 731 1409 Chute Deflector Side Discharge 23 782 7000 Rear Discharge Door 65 710 0599 Hex Hd Self Tp Scr 1 4 20 x 5 L 24 751B213146 Cable Clamp B amp S t 66 782 5007A Mulching Baffle Plug 7510007775 Cable Clamp Tec t 67 782 5004 Mulching Baffle R R 25 746 0875 Throttle BodyT 68 710 0286 Pan Hd Mach Scr 1 4 20 5 Lg 26 811 00185 Thrott Box Incl 7 8 9 10 25 t 69 712 0324 Hx Nylon L Nut 1 4 20 Thread 28 710 1237 Hex Washer Scr 10 32 x 62 70 782 9011 Mounting Bracket B amp S t 71 710 0192 Truss Scr 10 24 x 38 Lg 710 0871 Hex Slot Scr 10 32 38 Lg 72 720 0275 Knob Tec t 76 736 0504 Wave Washer 29 735 0639 Spark Plug Boott N I 731 0981A Hub Cap Rad Spoke Grey 30 732 0700 Wire Rod N I 731 0982A Hub Cap Rad Spoke Beige 31 731 1236 Rear Flap 79 738 0102 Rear Axle Bolt 32 753 0588 Blade Adapter Kit includes 32 34 738 0213 Rear Axle Bolt 33 710 1044 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 5 Lg 80 750 0535 Spacer 34 736 0524A Blade Bell Support 81 710 1248 Weld Pin 36 742 0741 21 Mulching Blade 82 746 0883 Throttle Housing w o Lever 39 736 0356 Bell Wash 39 I D x 1 38 N I 751B224437 Muffler Guard B amp
15. chassis grease to prevent rusting e The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected Engine e Refer to the separate engine manual Replacing Rear Flap e To remove rear flap cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck See Figure 20 e Attach the new flap and new rod to deck bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck Rear Discharge Door Handle Bracket Handle Bracket Flap Figure 20 e Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially cables and all moving parts SECTION 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause s Corrective Actions Engine failsto 1 Blade control handle disengaged 1 Engage blade control handle start 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Dirty aircleaner 3 Referto the engine manual packed with your unit 4 Primer button not depressed 4 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit 5 Throttle control lever not in correct 5 Move throttle lever to FAST or START position starting position if so equipped 6 Fueltank empty or stale fuel 6 Clean
16. d full throttle mulch grass applicable in mowers with fixed throttle 2 Wet grass 2 Wait until later to cut 3 Excessively high grass 3 Mow once at a high cutting height then mow again at desired height Uneven cut 1 Wheels positioned incorrectly 1 Place all four wheels in same height position 2 Dull blade 2 Sharpen or replace blade NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above contact your local authorized service dealer 16 SECTION 10 SHROUD CHART Shroud Color Shroud Color 751B281439 Dark Red 731 1395A Red 751B281440 Black 731 1396A Black 751B281443 Bright Red 731 1397A Grey Hardware 710 1256 Hardware 710 1256 Shroud Color 731 1402A Yellow 731 1694 Black 731 1695 Silver 731 1934A JCharcoal Hardware 710 1256 Shroud Color Shroud Color Shroud Color 731 1585B Black 731 1586B Black Hardware 710 1274 731 1612A Red 7510143208 Black Hardware 7510042823 Shroud Color Shroud Color 7511681311 Black 751B281451 Dark Red 7511681911 Red Hardware 710 1256 7511682011 Grey Hardware 7510042823 NE G Ca Shroud Color 751B281476 751B281777 Black Vellow Hardware 710 1237 SECTION 11 PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 430 THROUGH 439 Hardware for wheel 734 1978 Models 430 through
17. e fire hazard keep mower free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked or worn Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifications listed in this manual Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the adjustment while the engine is running blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution Grass catcher components are subject to wear when servicing them damage and deterioration which could expose Do not change the engine governor setting or moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For overspeed the engine Excessive engine speeds safety protection frequently check components
18. e manual s before operation Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times Your unit has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should only operate mower under close parental supervision Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object injury Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects an object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Never operate a unit in bare feet
19. e over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket e Reassemble the upper handle e Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the Set Up Instructions Throttle Control If your lawn mower engine is equipped with a throttle control that needs adjustment or if it has been replaced proceed as follows Note that engines with fixed throttle cannot be adjusted Three types of engines are illustrated in Figure 16 Follow the illustration that is applicable to your mower Briggs amp Stratton Quantum Engines Briggs amp Stratton Sprint and Classic Engines Control Lever On Engine Figure 16 e Remove the screw that secures the cable clamp Remove the cable clamp from the cable NOTE f you have a Tecumseh engine simply loosen the screw shown in Figure 16 so the cable will move freely beneath the clamp It is not necessary to remove the screw and clamp completely e Push the throttle control lever on the handle all the way forward as far as it will go then back it off one click Make certain the throttle control lever remains in this position e Push the control lever on the engine as far toward the rear of the engine as it will go Secure the cable in this position with the cable clamp and screw Carburetor WARNING If any adjustments are made A to the engine while the engine is running e g carburetor
20. ent shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this War ranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser original lessee or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift How State Law Relates to this Warranty This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
21. er See Figure 8 Slot In Hardtop Cover Grass Catcher Handle Figure 8 e Press the rear frame into the two tabs at the back of the hardtop cover e Press the cross bar on the front frame into the channel on the front of the hardtop cover e Place the mounting bracket under the front of the handle with the tabs on the bracket facing up Insert phillips head screw down through the hardtop cover and mounting bracket Secure with hex lock nut See Figure 9 M Phillips Head SS Bracket Lock Nut Figure 9 Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower NOTE The mulching baffle if so equipped is already in place on the mower for shipping purposes Your lawn mower may be equipped with both a mulching baffle and a mulching plug While the mulching baffle is located at the rear of the mower the mulching plug is located on the right side of the cutting deck Do not remove the mulching plug from the mower even when you are not mulching the grass To remove the mulching baffle lift the rear discharge door on the mower Remove the mulching baffle See Figure 11 Mulching f Baffle 0 Figure 10 IMPORTANT Make sure cables are routed to the outside of the handle so they are not in the way when attaching the grass catcher Lift the rear discharge door on the mower Place the hooks on the grass catcher into the slots in the handle bracket assemblies See Figure 11 Release the rear discharge door To remove the
22. exterior finish due to use or exposure d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribu tion No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified No other express warranty or guaranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind MTD During the period of the War ranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales MTD shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser vices for transportation or for related expenses or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita tion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you In no ev
23. fuel line 7 Blocked fuel line 7 Clean adjust gap or replace 8 Faulty spark plug 8 Referto the engine manual 9 Engine flooded 9 Waitfor a while and crank the engine Engine runs 1 Unit running in START position 1 Move throttle lever to FAST position erratic 2 Spark plug wire loose 2 Connect and tighten spark plug wire Check spark plug for fouling 3 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Carburetor out of adjustment 4 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Engine 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil overheats 2 Dirty aircleaner 2 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit 3 Airflow restricted 3 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Remove blower housing and clean 4 Carburetor not adjusted properly 4 Refer to the engine manual Occasional skip 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 hesitates at 2 Carburetor idle mixture 2 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit high speed adjustment improperly set Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug too wide 2 Carburetor not adjusted 2 Refer to the engine manual Excessive 1 Cutting blade loose or 1 Tighten blade and adapter Balance blade vibration unbalanced 2 Bent cutting blade 2 See an authorized service dealer Mower willnot 1 Engine speed too low not 1 Set throttle between 3 4 an
24. inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired Using the Mulcher For effective mulching do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper mulching of grass clippings New or thick grass may require a narrower cut The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 mulching is not recommended Mow using the grass bag if so equipped to reduce the grass height to 3 1 4 maximum before mulching Handle Height Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position To lower the handle height for your convenience proceed as follows l e Q a Lower Handle Notch Figure 15 e Remove the starter rope from the rope guide e Remove the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and carriage bolts Lay the upper handle out of the way being careful not to bend or kink the cables Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets Press outward on the legs of the lower handle and remove it from the mower e Turn the lower handle around so the notches on the bottom of the lower handle are facing forward as shown in Figure 15 Reassemble placing the bottom holes in the handl
25. is equipped with a rubber boot over the spark plug wire ensure that the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug k Start Engine and Engage Blade Move throttle control lever if equipped to the fast rabbit position e f engine is equipped with a primer prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit e Standing behind the unit depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle e Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly e Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Return it slowly to the rope guide NOTE f any problems are encountered refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide To Stop Engine and Blade e Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade WARNING The blade continues to rotate A for a few seconds after engine is shut off e Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended Using Your Rotary Mower A e Be sure that lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal
26. keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude and load To adjust carburetor refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower NOTE A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor SECTION 7 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Lubrication Refer to Lubrication Chart in Figure 17 WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning lubricating or doing anv kind of work on lawn mower Figure 17 Lubrication Chart Blade Control e Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil The blade control must operate freely in both directions Rear amp Side Discharge Doors e The torsion springs and pivot points should be lubricated periodically with light oil to prevent any rust or binding Door must work freely Wheels e The wheels require no lubrication However if the wheels are removed for any reason lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil Engine oil may also be used Engine e Follow engine manual for instruction and schedule of lubrication NOTE When tipping the unit empty the fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up Blade Care e Pe
27. ler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer Read understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer for assistance Telephone 1 800 800 7310 for the name of your nearest dealer e Operation For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts hidden objects or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop in less than 3 seconds Do NOT Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often
28. nnnnnnnntnnnnnrnntnnnnntnnzznnnn ntiza 12 Maintaining Your Lawn MOWer sseeeeeenm emen nennen nnns 14 Off S6asom Storage etis etate br e e e cde ecl ea na 15 Tro blesFtiootllig 3 cn or URDU uen 16 Parts List recie eoe IH pede pein aes bee o e 18 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 Vou can locate the model number bv standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the mower deck A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copv the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number Serial Number Copv the model number here Copy the serial number here MTD MTD PRODUCTS INC CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 For A Growing World 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 1 330 220 4MTD 4683 or 1 800 8
29. of alcohol or drugs Do not engage the self propelled mechanism on units so equipped while starting engine The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released Never operate the mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run If you feel you are losing your footing RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE IMMEDIATELY and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds Slop Do Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives walks or roads If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating Never operate mower without proper guards grass catcher plates or other safety protective devices in place Muff
30. of are subject to separate terms as follows All normal wear part or compo nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause After 90 days but within the two year period normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts Normal wear parts and compo nents include but are not limited to belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates and tires Batteries are covered by a 90 day limited replacement warranty HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER To locate the dealer in your area please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PROD UCTS INC by calling 1 800 800 7310 or writing to P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the
31. rame Assembly Rear Frame Bag Plastic Channels Figure 5 Hardtop Grass Bag Parts for Hardtop Grass Bag Front Frame Rear Frame packed inside hardtop cover Bag Hardtop Cover Mounting Bracket Phillips Screw Hex Lock Nut nOogRomNm Rear Figure 6 Assemble hard top grass bag as follows e Insert one end of the rear frame into the slit in the cloth channel on the edge of the grass bag slits are approximately 6 inches from the end of the bag See Figure 6 Feed all the material on one side of the frame before working it around frame Make certain the other end of rear frame comes out the slit in the other side e Slide the ends of the front frame assembly into the ends of the rear frame as shown in Figure 7 The handle in front frame assembly goes away from the black plastic bottom of the bag Push the two frames together until the cross piece on the front frame contacts the rear frame Front Frame Lf i over frame Figure 7 e Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channel on bag over hooks on the grass catcher frame See Figure 7 inset e Secure front of bag to front frame by working the five plastic channels on bottom sides and top of bag over frame See Figure 7 inset Hold the bag and frame so the bag hangs from the frame is not bunched around the frame Slide the handle on the grass catcher frame down into the slot in the hardtop cov
32. riodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary WARNING When removing the cutting A blade for sharpening or replacement protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade e Remove the bolt and blade support or bell washer which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft See Figure 18 Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft Blade Adapter B Hex Bolt Figure 18 When sharpening the blade follow the original angle of grind as a guide It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade NOTE An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to the mower and or personal injury e The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver See Figure 19 Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter for the best test of balance 1 Insert screw driver through hole 2 Blade should be parallel to ground Screw Driver Blade o 0 o Ground Figure 19 e Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil or engine oil Also lubricate the bolt holes bolts and inner
33. sandals slippery or light weight e g canvas shoes Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks wire bones toys and other foreign objects which could be and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like To help avoid a thrown objects injury keep children bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall Do not hang on to the mower if you are falling release the handle immediately Never pull the mower toward you while you are walking If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind and then follow these steps a Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms b Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing c Pull the mower back slowly no more than half way toward you d Repeat these steps as needed Do not operate the mower while under the influence
34. ttle control is located on the left side of the upper handle It is used to regulate the engine speed 2 The throttle control is located on the engine Itis used to regulate the engine speed 3 Your engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle which is set at full throttle for best performance WARNING The throttle control cannot be A used to stop the engine If the throttle control is located on the engine do not adjust it with the engine running Cutting Height Adjustment Lever This lever located at each wheel lets you adjust cutting height of the grass Remember to put all four levers at the same height to avoid uneven cut SECTION 5 OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING Keep hands and feet away A from the chute area on cutting deck The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running NOTE For shipping purposes your mower is set with the wheels in a low cutting height position For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn Refer to instructions for cutting height adjustment on page 12 Gas and Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower Follow instructions carefully 1 WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running pele Starting Attach spark plug wire to spark plug If unit
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