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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model Series
810 thru 829
Model 820 Series Shown
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Maintaining Safety ............................................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 8 Operating Your Lawn Mower
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SECTION 1: MAINTAINING SAFETY This Warning symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, heed its warning. DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
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Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious cause slipping. personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. If you feel you are losing your CHILDREN footing, RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the IMMEDIATELY and the blade will stop rotating within presence of children. Children are often attracted to the thre
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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the Grass catcher components are subject to wear, equipment is in safe working condition. damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper protection, frequently check components and replace operation regularly. with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, necessary. remove the wire from
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers u
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil Secure the handle assembly by placing the hairpin in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline clips in the inner hole on weld pins. and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper before operating your mower. handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
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Shoulder Bolt Shoulder Bolt Mulching Plug Chute Deflector Figure 3 Wing Nuts Secure the back of the chute deflector in the same Figure 5 manner. See Figure 4. Replacing The Rear Discharge Chute Slide the ribs on the discharge chute assembly under the flange on rear panel as you insert the side of the discharge chute under the two tabs. See Figure 6. Ribs Rear Panel Wing Nut Chute Tabs Deflector Flange Figure 4 WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, again refer to the Safety Section in thi
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Blade Control Handle Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Drive Clutch Cable Caster Locks Model Series 820 Shown Figure 7 Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the unit. See Figure 7. the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the Adjustment Section in this manual. See Figure 7. Blade Cont
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Towards Better Mower Performance 1. Read this manual in its entirety before you start the engine, and read its instruction. Using your the lawn mower. Instructions given here have thumb, press the primer bulb slowly as many been designed for maintaining safety while times as the decal advises. getting the best performance from your mower. 7. Set cutting height adjustment lever to middle Follow the instructions closely. setting and mow a single pass on your lawn;
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proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass operation is an indication of damage. The unit may require a narrower cut. should be promptly inspected and repaired. For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut Mulching in the fall as long as there is growth. This mower is For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass
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Drive Clutch Control Adjustment (Models 820 Bottom View Thru 829) Use the adjustment wheel located on the underside of the clutch control housing to tighten the drive belt, if Upper Adjustment mower does not self-propel with the drive clutch control Handle Wheel engaged, or if drive belt is slipping (unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed). See Figure 10. In addition, the adjustment wheel may also be used to determine the position in which the drive clutch control is engaged
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Periodically check all fasteners and make sure accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may these are tight. prevent proper mulching, discharge, or bagging. The Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping Responsibilities to get quality performance from clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug your lawn mower. wire is disconnected). IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a Lubrication pressure washer or
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Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. Loosen the bolt which secures the idler pulley so Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the you can remove the belt from between the idler blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter pulley and the belt guard on the idler pulley bracket. flanges. See Figure 14. Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with small holes in the blade. Belt Replace hex bolt and tighten h
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SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Blocked fuel line. 4. Clean fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Engine flooded 6. Crank engine with throttle in FAST position. Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Connect
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Model Series 810 Thru 829 32 89 7 60 62 1 49 109 23 72 50 62 60 110 40 39 73 67 68 66 23 77 B C 110 109 32 21 102 41 50 109 108 36 107 49 86 90 39 40 85 44 78 84 46 92 93 18 55 18 56 58 59 16
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Model Series 810 Thru 829 REF. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 720-0294 Foam Handle 51. 731-1488 Rear Flap † 2. 747-0824 Control Lever 52. 726-0240 Cable Tie 3. 731-1023 Rear Discharge Chute Ass’y 53. 751B213146 Cable Clamp 4. 710-0605 Oval C-Sunk Screw (If Equipped) 54. 710-1025 Hex Screw #12 x 1.25” 55. 753-0609 Blade Adapter Kit 5. 646-0875 Throttle Body (If Equipped) 6. 736-0501 Spring Washer .66” (If Equipped) 56. 742-0641 21” Standard Blade 7. 712-0324 Hex L-Nut 1
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REF. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 107. 736-0264 Flat Washer .330 ID x .630 OD 133. 731-0884 Side Chute Deflector Ass’y 108. 732-0306 Compression Spring 134. 741-0522 Hex Flange Bearing † 109. 710-0260 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .62 135. 811-00185 Throttle Box Comp (If Equipped) 110. 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut 5/16-18 136. 10622B Nylon Spring † 114. 731-1057 SP Control Cover † 138. 17053A Chain Cover † 115. 731-1058 SP Control Cover † 140. 710-0599 Hex Tap Screw 1/4-20 x .50
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Model Series 820 Thru 829 REF. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1. 710-1062 Hex Bolt w/Patch 1/4-20 x 1.25” 24. 782-7570 Idler Bracket Ass’y 2. 726-0329 L-Washer 1/4” ID 25. 712-0138 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-28 3. 717-0418A Upper Housing Half 26. 732-0357A Extension Spring 1.12” 4. 713-0400 #48 Sprocket 7 Tooth x 1/2 Pitch 27. 717-0419B Lower Housing Half 5. 736-0336 Flat Washer 5/8” ID x.030 OD 28. 741-0415 Flange Bearing .56” 6. 741-0413 Hex Flange Bearing .631” ID 29. 717-0422A
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c.Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PROD- blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as UCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise pur- brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjust- chased and used in the United States, its possessions and ments; and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due territories. to use or exposure. d.MTD does not extend any warranty
