White-outdoor 430 User Manual

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.21” Rear & Side Discharge Mulching Lawn MowerModel Series 430PR

10Cutting Height Adjustment LeverThis lever, located at each wheel, lets you adjust cutting height of the grass. Remember to put all four levers at th

11Operating Your Lawn Mower • Once the engine has started, squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle to run the lawn mower. • Do not o

12SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWERCleaning the Lawn Mower• Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent any build-up of grass. I

13SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER Blade CarePeriodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign obj

14Replacing Rear Flap • To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 14 . • Attach the new flap

15SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGEPrepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Stor

16SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 43029254037414038432726252035332422212831444725361352711961042451716234624503049583115531419183912254832344

17Model Series 430Ref. No.Part No. Description1. 747-1161A Control Handle2. 710-1205 Rope Guide 3. 720-0279 Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd.4. 710-1174 Curved

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19Conditions and Products Coveredunder The Tecumseh Two-Pull Promise In addition to all other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty applicable

2TABLE OF CONTENTSFINDING MODEL NUMBERThis Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maint

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the

3SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESGeneral Operation1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble

48. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losin

57. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.8. Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in t

6SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE15°SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA CORNER OF A BUILDINGOR A FENCE POSTFOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESE

7SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWERRemoving Unit From Carton• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel top flap

8• Fasten the cable to the lower handle with the two cable ties found on the lower handle. Pull the cable ties tight and trim off the excess. See Figu

9Converting to Side-Discharge• Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulching plug. Slide the tw