Yard-Man 430 Manuel D’Utilisation

This Operators Manual covers a range of product 
specifications for various models. Characteristics and fea-
tures discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not 
be applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right 
to change product specifications, designs, and equipment 
without notice and without incurring obligation.
1.  Remove any packing material which may be between 

upper and lower handles. 
a.  Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in 

Figure 3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated 
securely into the handle mounting brackets. 

b.  Tighten star knobs securing upper handle to lower 

handle, Figure 3-1. Make sure that each carriage 
bolt is seated properly in the handle.

2.  Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side 

lower handle.
a.  Remove hairpin clip from this hole. Using a pair 

of pliers, insert hairpin clip into the hole on pin 
closest to the bracket, Figure 3-2. Repeat on other 
side.

b.   Insert a carriage bolt from the hardware pack into 

the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket, 
Figure 3-2. Secure with one plastic wing nut, also 
included the hardware pack. Repeat on other side.

3.  The rope guide is attached to the right side of the 

upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the 
rope guide, Figure 3-3.
a.  Hold blade control handle against upper handle. 
b.  Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade 

control handle. 

c.  Slip starter rope into rope guide. 
d.  Tighten wing nut.

4.  Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the 

lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess, 
Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-1:  Unfold handle and tighten hardware.

Figure 3-2: Secure lower handle to mounting brackets.

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Figure 3-3: Pull recoil starter through rope guide and tighten.

Figure 3-4: Secure cable to handle using cable ties.