MTD Series 430 User Manual

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
OperatOr’s Manual
Form No. 769-03518
(September 26, 2007)
Push Mower — Model Series 430

MTD Series 430 Specifications

General

Brand	MTD
Model	Series 430
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Important Safe Operation Practices

General Operation

Outlines fundamental rules for safe lawn mower operation.

Slope Operation

Safety guidelines for mowing on inclined surfaces.

Children

Precautions to ensure child safety around the mower.

Service and Safety

Safe Handling Of Gasoline

Essential safety measures for storing and using gasoline.

General Service

Basic maintenance procedures and safety checks for the mower.

Assembly & Set-Up

Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the lawn mower unit.

Grass Catcher

Side Discharge Chute

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Controls and Features

Blade Control

Explanation of the safety mechanism to stop the blade and engine.

Operation

Starting Engine

Detailed steps for starting the mower's engine.

Stopping Engine

Procedure to safely stop the mower's engine and blade.

Using Your Lawn Mower

Maintenance & Adjustments

Service and Storage

Blade Care

Procedures for inspecting, sharpening, and balancing the mower blade.

Off-Season Storage

Troubleshooting