Yard-machines 429 User Manual

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-972221” Rea

10the rod will extend further to the left side. See Figure 12.Figure 12• Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod to secure.Attaching Chute D

11Blade Control HandleWARNING: The blade control mechanism isa safety device. Never attempt to bypass it.WARNING: The blade will be rotatingwhenever

12Using Rotary MowerWARNING: Never operate your unit without either the rear deflector or entire grass catcher assembly in place.• Be sure that lawn i

13wheels must be placed in the same relative position for uniform cutting height. Figure 17Carburetor Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to

14• The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected).Replacing

15SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGEIf the lawn mower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer, prepare the unit for storage. Follow the steps below

16SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 410 THROUGH 429Zag Tread WheelBar Tread WheelWheel Chart* See IllustrationType of Wheel Part No. Tread Colo

17Model Series 410 Through 429Ref No.Part No. Description1 747-1161A Control Handle 2 710-1205 Rope Guide 3 720-0279 Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd.4 710-1174

18SECTION 1: SHROUD CHARTHardware: 710-1256Shroud Color751B281439 Dark Red751B281440 Black751B281443 Bright RedHardware: 710-1256Shroud Color731-1395

19YOUR NOTESDate Comments

2TABLE OF CONTENTSContent PageImportant Safe Operation Practices ...3Slope Gauge ...

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3SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESWARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe

4other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injur

5meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!” 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the

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 MOWER Unpacking• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open

8• 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 disconnec

9Figure 8• Slip openings of the plastic channel on bag over the grass catcher frame. See Figure 8. Secure front of bag to front frame by working five