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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 by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO. 770-10405.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(2/00)
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- Page 1 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Maintaining Safety ... 3 Slope Gauge... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower ... 8 Operating Your Lawn Mower ... 9 Making Adjustments ... 11 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower... 12 Troubleshooting ... 15 Parts List... 16 This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. -
Page 3: Maintaining Safety
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. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
• Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. If you feel you are losing your footing, RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE IMMEDIATELY and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds. - Page 5 • Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. -
Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil IMPORTANT: in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Shoulder Bolt Chute Deflector Figure 3 • Secure the back of the chute deflector in the same manner. See Figure 4. Wing Nut Chute Deflector Figure 4 WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, again refer to the Safety Section in this manual. -
Page 9: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Recoil Starter Drive Clutch Cable Model Series 820 Shown Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit. See Figure 7. Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. -
Page 10: Starting Engine
Towards Better Mower Performance 1. Read this manual in its entirety before you start the lawn mower. Instructions given here have been designed for maintaining safety while getting the best performance from your mower. Follow the instructions closely. 2. Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower’s gas tank until the tank is full. -
Page 11: Making Adjustments
proper 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 healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth. -
Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Drive Clutch Control Adjustment Thru 829) Use the adjustment wheel located on the underside of the clutch control housing to tighten the drive belt, if mower does not self-propel with the drive clutch control engaged, or if drive belt is slipping (unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed). - Page 13 • Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight. • Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer Responsibilities to get quality performance from your lawn mower. Lubrication WARNING: Always stop disconnect spark plug cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of service work on the lawn mower.
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Page 14: Storing Your Lawn Mower
• 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 adapter flanges. • Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with small holes in the blade. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. Blocked fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Engine flooded Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. -
Page 16: Parts List
Model Series 810 Thru 829... - Page 17 Model Series 810 Thru 829 REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 720-0294 Foam Handle 747-0824 Control Lever 731-1023 Rear Discharge Chute Ass’y 710-0605 Oval C-Sunk Screw (If Equipped) 646-0875 Throttle Body (If Equipped) 736-0501 Spring Washer .66” (If Equipped) 712-0324 Hex L-Nut 1/4-20 (If Equipped)
- Page 18 130. 748-0318 Ratchet Wheel 1.62” OD † 131. 714-0115 Cotter Pin † 132. 712-0711 Hex Jam Nut 3/8-24 † Models 820 Thur 829 †† Models 810 Thru 819 REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 133. 731-0884 Side Chute Deflector Ass’y 134. 741-0522 Hex Flange Bearing †...
- Page 19 Model Series 820 Thru 829 REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 710-1062 Hex Bolt w/Patch 1/4-20 x 1.25” 726-0329 L-Washer 1/4” ID 717-0418A Upper Housing Half 713-0400 #48 Sprocket 7 Tooth x 1/2 Pitch 736-0336 Flat Washer 5/8” ID x.030 OD 741-0413 Hex Flange Bearing .631”...
- Page 20 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- chased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in...