Yard Machines 820 Thru 829 Operator's Manual

Model Series810 thru 829PRINTED IN U.S.A.OPERATOR’S MANUALFORM NO. 770-10405.fm(2/00)IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYMTD PRODUC

10Gas and Oil Fill-UpService the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions ca

11proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a narrower cut.For a hea

12Drive Clutch Control Adjustment (Models 820 Thru 829)Use the adjustment wheel located on the underside of the clutch control housing to tighten the

13• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.• Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer Responsibilities to get quality pe

14• Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft.• Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapt

15SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTINGNOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer. Problem Caus

16Model Series 810 Thru 8291588685849293555659781818 90107108 49 501091102332109394044463940322310911041 49506060626277289736736C77B666821102

17Model Series 810 Thru 829REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION1. 720-0294 Foam Handle2. 747-0824 Control Lever3. 731-1023 Rear Discharge Chute Ass’y4. 710-06

18† Models 820 Thur 829107. 736-0264 Flat Washer .330 ID x .630 OD108. 732-0306 Compression Spring109. 710-0260 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .62110. 712-30

19Model Series 820 Thru 829REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION1. 710-1062 Hex Bolt w/Patch 1/4-20 x 1.25”2. 726-0329 L-Washer 1/4” ID3. 717-0418A Upper Housi

2TABLE OF CONTENTSContent PageMaintaining Safety...3Slope Ga

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PROD-UCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise pur-cha

3SECTION 1: MAINTAINING SAFETYThis Warning symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety

4• Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always besure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause seriouspersonal injury. Keep a firm hold on the hand

5• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure theequipment is in safe working condition.• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their propero

6SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGEUse this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes

7SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWERIMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasol

8Figure 3• Secure the back of the chute deflector in the same manner. See Figure 4.Figure 4WARNING: Before using your lawn mower,again refer to the Sa

9Figure 7Recoil StarterThe recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit.