Operator’s Manual 21” Rear Discharge Push Mower Model Series 410 through 429 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 forestcovered, 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).
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 10 Operating Your Lawn Mower ....................
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—HEED ITS WARNING.
other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. 21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M). Failure to do so can result in personal injury. 23. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for assistance.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!” Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 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, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
D ON D OT 15° TE D , RE P RE WARNING L IN E SE N T I NG A 15 ° SL OP E Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). On steeper inclines, a riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walkbehind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Unpacking • • • • • • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., owner’s manual, etc.). Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts. In the case of lawn mowers where engine is equipped with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground.
• • • The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. With the 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 the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 4. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.
• Front Frame Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower Slide plastic channel over frame NOTE: Make certain cables are routed to the outside of the handle so they are not in the way when attaching the grass catcher. • Figure 8 • • 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 10.
the rod will extend further to the left side. See Figure 12. • Tab Rod To remove chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. Lift the chute deflector up and out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. Release the rear discharge door. See Figure 13. Rear Discharge Door Push Nut Chute Deflector Figure 12 • Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod to secure.
Blade Control Handle Please note that if the mower is not equipped with this lever, the engine has a constant speed throttle, which is already set at full throttle for best performance. WARNING: The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass it. WARNING: The throttle control cannot be used to stop the engine. WARNING: The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running. Keep your hands and feet away from a rotataing blade.
Using Rotary Mower • • • • WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly 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. WARNING: Never operate your unit without either the rear deflector or entire grass catcher assembly in place.
Carburetor wheels must be placed in the same relative position for uniform cutting height. 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. Height Adjustment Lever 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.
• Lubrication The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected). Blade Control Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. See Figure 20. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. Replacing Rear Flap • • To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 19.
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the lawn mower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer, prepare the unit for storage. Follow the steps below for proper storage of the mower. • • • • 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.
SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 410 THROUGH 429 1 12 9 8 77 78 Zag Tread Wheel Wheel Chart Type of Wheel Bar Tread Wheel Part No. Tread Color Wheels w/o bearings 734-1781, Slot Hub Bar Tread* Grey Wheels w/o bearings 734-1987, 8 x 1.8 Sp. 734-1988, 7 x 1.
Model Series 410 Through 429 Ref No. Part No. Description Ref No. Part No.
SECTION 1: SHROUD CHART Shroud Color 751B281439 Dark Red 751B281440 Black 751B281443 Bright Red Hardware: 710-1256 Shroud Color 731-1585B Black Hardware: 710-1274 Shroud Color 731-1395A Red 731-1396A Black 731-1397A Grey Hardware: 710-1256 Shroud Color 731-1586B Black 731-1612A Red Hardware: 7510042823 Shroud Shroud Color 731-1402A Yellow 731-1694A Black 731-1695 Silver 731-1934A Charcoal Hardware: 710-1256 Shroud Color 7510143208 Black Hardware: 7510042823 Color 751B281451 Dark Red Har
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by 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.
