Yard-machines 840 Thru 849 User Manual

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722Transma

10Figure 2Figure 3Figure 4ATTACHING THE SEATThere are two different seat pivot brackets used on this series of garden tractor, a manual adjustment sea

11Figure 5ATTACHING THE CUTTING DECK (Hardware B)NOTE: The assistance of another person is helpfulwhen attaching the cutting deck.• Working beneath t

12Figure 8• Place a spacer on the left end of the cross bar. Pull the bar to the right until the spacer is flushed with the end of the bar as shown in

13Figure 10• Push the idler bracket to the left and slip the belt around the idler pulley. Replace the round belt guard by the idler pulley (hex side

14TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the unit. Check the sidewa

15Figure 15• Route the battery drain tube (if equipped) over to the left side of the tractor. Loosen the self-tapping screw which secures the mounting

16AMMETER (If Equipped)The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharging side when starting

17Figure 20LIFT LEVERThe five position lift lever is used to change the operating position of the attachments. To operate, pull the lever towards you.

18• Slowly push in the choke as the engine warms up.STOPPING THE ENGINETurn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position. Remove the key to preven

19SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: Disconnect the spark plugwire(s) and ground against the enginebefore performing any adjustments,repairs or ma

2TABLE OF CONTENTSContent PageImportant Safe Operation Practices ... 3-5Slope Gauge...

20• Thread the front speed control link in or out of the ferrule until the hole in the link lines up with the pin on the variable speed torque bracket

21• If the paper can be inserted through the coils of the brake spring, the brake is properly adjusted.• If the paper cannot be inserted, tighten the

22SECTION 10: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTORWARNING: Disconnect the spark plugwire(s) and ground against the enginebefore performing any adjustments

23Figure 26Dimension ‘‘B’’ should be approximately 1/16-5/16" less than Dimension ‘‘A.’’ See Figure 27. To increase Dimension ‘‘B,’’ screw tie ro

24TIRESMaximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires. Check tire sidewalls for prop

25Figure 30SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGEIf the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.• Clean

26SECTION 12: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTAt the time of manufacture of tractor, the following optional equipment is available.* Availiable through your local

27SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTINGTroublePossible Cause(s)Corrective ActionEngine will not crankSafety switch button not depressed.Battery installed inco

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased

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

4SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes req

5• We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys,

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: HARDWARE PACKNOTE: Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.ATTACHING

8SECTION 4: UNPACKINGTO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE• Remove all screws from the top of the crate using a 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdr

9BATTERY IDENTIFICATIONCompare the battery in your lawn tractor (located under the seat) with the illustration above. Type “A” batteries are activated