Yard Machines 429 - Manual (Page 10)

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the 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 Deflector To Mower
• To attach chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge
door on the mower. Place the ends of the rod into
the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. See
Figure 13. Release the rear discharge door.
• To remove chute deflector: Lift the rear discharge
door on the mower. Lift the chute deflector up and
out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies.
Release the rear discharge door. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil before operating your mower.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare the illustrations in Figure 14 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments. The operation of any lawnmower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
operator’s eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Figure 14
Tab
Rod
Chute
Deflector
Push
Nut
Rear
Discharge
Door
Slots
Blade Control Handle
Lower Handle
Upper Handle
Recoil Starter
Height Adjustment Lever
Spark Plug
Gas Cap
Grass Catcher
Throttle Control (if equipped)