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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 forest-
covered, 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). If a spark arrester is used, it should b
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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 ..........
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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. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con
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other safety protective devices in place and working. power mower. Children 14 years old and over should Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. read and understand the operation instructions and Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. safety rules in this manual and should be trained and 21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do supervised by a parent. not touch. 22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by Service the original equipment m
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meet the original equipment specifications may lead to expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For improper performance and compromise safety!” safety protection, frequently check components and 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or replace immediately with original equipment wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. 5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the “Use of parts w
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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE 6 FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING 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 walk- beh
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER In the case of lawn mowers where engine is Unpacking equipped with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut a bolt on the engine to ground. See Figure 1. tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Assembling Handle Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., owner’s manual, etc.). NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. i
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The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper Secure bag to frame by working the plastic handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 6B. rope guide. All of the plastic channels except center top of bag With the spark plug wire disconnected and attach from the outside of bag. Center top of bag grounded, hold the blade control handle against the attaches from the inside of bag. upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the eng
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Place the mounting bracket under the front of the handle, with the tabs on the bracket facing up. Front Frame Insert phillips head screw down through the hardtop cover and mounting bracket. Secure with hex lock nut. See Figure 10. Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower Slide plastic channel NOTE: Make certain cables are routed to the outside of over frame the handle so they are not in the way when attaching the grass catcher. If your mower is equipped with a mulching baffle, it is in place o
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the rod will extend further to the left side. See To remove chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge Figure 12. door on the mower. Lift the chute deflector up and Tab out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. Release the rear discharge door. See Figure 13. Rod Rear Discharge Door Push Nut Chute Deflector Figure 12 Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod to secure. Slots Attaching Chute Deflector To Mower To attach chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge Figure 13
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Please note that if the mower is not equipped with this Blade Control Handle lever, the engine has a constant speed throttle, which is WARNING: The blade control mechanism is already set at full throttle for best performance. a safety device. Never attempt to bypass it. WARNING: The throttle control cannot be WARNING: The blade will be rotating used to stop the engine. whenever the engine is running. Keep your Recoil Starter hands and feet away from a rotataing blade. The recoil starter handl
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WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, Using Rotary Mower stop the engine. Remove wire from spark WARNING: Never operate your unit plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any without either the rear deflector or entire damage, and repair the damage before grass catcher assembly in place. restarting and operating the mower. Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or Extensive vibration of the mower during other objects which could damage lawn mower or operation is an indication
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wheels must be placed in the same relative position Carburetor for uniform cutting height. Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, Height Adjustment altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the Lever separate engine manual packed with your mower. 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. WARNING: If any adjustment
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LUBE The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and Lubrication scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the Blade Control spark plug wire is disconnected). Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. Replacing Rear Flap See Figure 20. The blade control must operate freely in To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire both directions. rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 19. Rear Disch
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SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the lawn mower is not going to be used for 30 days or Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next longer, prepare the unit for storage. Follow the steps to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. below for proper storage of the mower. NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be in the lubrication instructions. taken to rust-proof the equip
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 410 THROUGH 429 1 12 9 8 77 78 Zag Tread Wheel Wheel Chart Type of Wheel Part No. Tread Color Wheels w/o bearings 734-1781, Slot Hub Bar Tread* Grey Bar Tread Wheel Wheels w/o bearings 734-1987, 8 x 1.8 Sp. Bar Tread* Grey 734-1988, 7 x 1.8 Wheels w/o bearings 634-0020, Disc Hub Bar Tread* Grey Wheel Assembly BB 734-2004 Zag Tread* Black * See Illustration 16
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Model Series 410 Through 429 Ref Part No. Description Ref Part No. Description No. No. 1 747-1161A Control Handle 42 15262B Pivot Bar 2 710-1205 Rope Guide 43 14832 Spring Lever Ass’y. w/Knob 3 720-0279 Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd. 44 738-0507B Shld. Bolt .5" Dia. x .357" 4 710-1174 Curved Hd. Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" Lg 45 736-0105 Bell-Wash. .38" I.D. x .88" O.D. 6 720-0314 Hand Knob 46 738-0102 Axle Bolt 7 710-0605 Oval C-Sunk Mach. Scr.† 47 720-0190 Spring Lever Knob 8 736-0501 Spring Washer .66" I.D.†
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SECTION 1: SHROUD CHART Shroud Color Shroud Color Shroud Color 731-1402A Yellow 751B281439 Dark Red 731-1395A Red 731-1694A Black 751B281440 Black 731-1396A Black 731-1695 Silver 751B281443 Bright Red 731-1397A Grey 731-1934A Charcoal Hardware: 710-1256 Hardware: 710-1256 Hardware: 710-1256 Shroud Color Shroud Color Shroud Color 731-1585B Black 731-1586B Black 7510143208 Black Hardware: 710-1274 731-1612A Red Hardware: 7510042823 Hardware: 7510042823 Shroud Color 751B281451 Dark Red Hardware: 7
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YOUR NOTES Date Comments 19
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior and territories. finish due to use or exposure. d.MTD does not extend any warranty for p
