OPERATOR'S MANUAL Model Series 410 thru 429 Model 428C Shown IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an intemal combus_on engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark an'ester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark an'ester is used, it should be maintained in effecfiye working order by the operator.
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES NOT FOLLOWED, PERSONAL SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR PROPERTY WARNING: THIS COULD SYMBOL ENDANGER POINTS OUTTHEIMPORTANT WHICH, OF IF ,_ YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE A'I-I'EMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR_ LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
• 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. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• To reduce 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 stodng. After stdking 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. • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.
SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new walk behind. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your walk behind. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your walk behind for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator's Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department.
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE |q A POWER POLE I A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST I I o m O_ ¢) ¢) rrl lbwARNING Do not mow on inclineswith a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturnand cause serious injury.
SECTION 4" UNPACKING TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON I. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. 2. Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., owner's manual, etc.). 3. Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat. 4. Remove packing material. 5. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts. Brigg..s&.Stratton _ng,nes v.s,ot.
SOFT GRASS SECTION 5" SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS This owner's guide covers various models of mowers. Follow only those instructions which pertain to your unit. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil before operatingyour mower. (Models410 thru 418) Parts for Soft Grass Bag: Front Frame Rear Frame Bag Assemble soft grass bag as follows: 1. Jointhe rear frame and front frame assembly as shownin Figure5A. 2.
Assemble 1. Handle hardtop grass bag as follows: 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 6A. 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. See Figure 6B. Slide the ends of the front frame assembly into the ends of the rear frame as shown in Figure 7A.
To attach the grass catcher: Rear Discharge Door 1. Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. NOTE: Make certain cables are routed to the outside of the handle so they are not in the way when attaching the grass catcher. 2. 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 grass catcher, lift the rear discharge door on the mower.
SECTION 6" CONTROLS Blade Control Handle Throttle Control The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 14. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. whenever the engine is running. WARNING: The blade will be rotating THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control is located on the side of the upper handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed.
6. Afterenginestarts,movethrottlecontrolto desired enginespeed.(Moweris designed tobe operated atfullthrottle.) cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut. Blade speed shouldbe adjusted to the conditionof the lawn. NOTE: If anyproblems areencountered, referto theTrouble Shooting GuideonPage16. For • 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.
HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2. 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. 3. 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. Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the handle height, proceed as follows.
CARBURETORADJUSTMENTS WARNING: if any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler. SECTION 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. 9: LUBRICATION WARNING: ,_ Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load.
SINGLE BOLT BLADE MOUNTING The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected). install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the "star" away from the engine. Refer to Figure 21. Place the blade with the side marked bottom (or with part number) facing away from the adapter.
SECTION 12" TROUBLE Trouble iPossible Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Spark plug wire disconnected. Dirty aimleaner. Primer button not depressed. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position (if so equipped). Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine runs erratic IEngine overheats SHOOTING Cause(s) Blockedfuel line (it so equipped). Faulty sparkplug. Engine flooded. Unit running in START position. Spark plug wire loose. Blockedfuel line (it so equipped)or stale fuel.
Shroud Chart Part No. 751B281439 751B281440 751B281443 Color Dark Red Black Bright Red IHardware: 710o1256 (Screw) Part No. 731o1402A 731-1694 731-1695 731-1934 Hardware: Color Yellow Black Silver Charcoal 710-1258 (Screw) Part No. 75113281451 Color Gray Hardware:710-1256 Part No. 731-1395A 731-1396A 1731-1397A !Color IRed Black Gray IPart No. 731-1587A 731-1603A 731-1610A 731-1620A Color Black Yellow Pewter Gray Part No.
Models 410 thru 429 27 66 59 75 WHEEL CHART Wheels w/o Bearings Bar Tread 734-1781 734-1841 634-0020 Grey, Slot Hub Grey, Aero Grey, Disc Hub Wheels with Bearings Brg. Part No.
Models 410 thru 429 REF. NO, 1 PART NO. 747-0824 647-0004 747-0615 2 3 4 6 7 710-1205 720-0279 710-1174 720-0276 710-0605 710-1270 8 9 10 11 736-0501 712-0324 746-0876 749-0538C 749-0920A 720-0295 749-0928 726-0240 764-0310 746-0550 DESCRIPTION Control Handle (Std.) Control Handle Ass'y. (Deluxe) Control Handle (11A-428-02?J722) Rope Guide Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd. Curved Hd. Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" Lg Hand Knob Oval C-Sunk Mash. Scr. Oval C-Sunk Mash. Scr. (Model 411 Only) Spr. Wash, .66" I.D.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of Amedca, its possessions and territories, the manufacturer will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
