MTD Series 410 through 429 Operator's Manual Page 1

Operator's Manual21" Rear DischargePush MowerModel Series410 through 429IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before opera

_.../_ PushNutChuteDeflectorFigure 12Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod tosecure.AttachingChuteDeflectorToMowerTo attach chute deflect

Blade Control HandleWARNING: The blade control mechanism isa safety device. Never attempt to bypass it.WARNING: The blade will be rotatingwhenever the

UsingRotaryMower,_ WARNING: Never operate your unitwithout either the rear deflector or entiregrass catcher assembly in place.Be sure that lawn is cle

HeightAdjustment_ LeverFigure 17CarburetorMinor carburetor adjustments may be required tocompensate for differences in fuel, temperature,altitude and

Thedeckmaybecleanedbytiltingthemowerandscrapingcleanwithasuitabletool(makecertainthesparkplugwireisdisconnected).ReplacingRearFlapTo remove rear flap,

SECTION8: OFF-SEASONSTORAGEIf the lawn mower is not going to be used for 30 days orlonger, prepare the unit for storage. Follow the stepsbelow for pro

SECTIONI0: PARTSLISTFORMODELSERIES410THROUGH4292715\57276659 7550l_ 59 446o 4sZag Tread Wheel \kWheel ChartType of Wheel Part No. Tread ColorWheels WI

ModelSeries410Through429Ref Part No.No.1 747-1161A2 710-12053 720-02794 710-11746 736-04517 710-06058 736-05019 712-032410 746-087611 749-1092A749-070

SECTIONI: SHROUDCHARTShroud 1 Color ]751B281439 parkR_-/751B281440 JBlack751B281443 JBright RedHardware: 710-1256Shroud [ Color J731-1585B JBlacl_Hard

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TABLEOFCONTENTSContent PageImportant Safe Operation Practices ... 3Slope Gauge ...

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchan-dis

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICESWARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe perso

20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield, 5.dischargecover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleorothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking. 6.Never

3. Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervalsforpropertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith

L/3I-t'lUSE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY..91 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE /-!.91 A

SECTION3: ASSEMBLINGYOURLAWNMOWERUnpackingRemove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cuttape at carton end and peel along top flap to opencarton.Remo

The rope guide is attached to the right side of upperhandle. Loosen the wing nut which secures therope guide.With the spark plug wire disconnected and

Front Frame_ over frameFigure 8Slip openings of the plastic channel on bag over thegrass catcher frame. See Figure 8. Secure front ofbag to front fram