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21 =inch Rotary Mower-
Model 829
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-01607B
10/14/05
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORMNO.769-01607B PRINTEDIN U.S.A 10/14/05 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
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Page 2: Customer Support
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Troubleshooting ..........Safe Operation Practices ........ - Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
- Page 4 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
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Page 5: Slope Gauge
The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin of ignition. the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will rotating. accumulatein the area. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrailshield, discharge 9. - Page 6 1. Removegrasscatcherand any packingmaterial whichmay be betweenupperand lowerhandles. a. Removehandknobs from handlemounting bracketsand pull up and back on upper handle as shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the lower handleis seatedsecurelyinto the handlemounting brackets. b. Tightenhandknobs to secureupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. Replaceand tighten handknobs removedearlierto securelowerhandleto handlebrackets,Figure3-2.
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Page 7: Cutting Height
Followstepsbelowto install the grasscatcher, Figure3-6. a. Lift rear dischargedoor. b. Placegrass catcheron thepivot rod. Letgo of dischargedoor sothat it restson thegrass catcher. WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated in the slots on the handle bracket assemblies, and the rear / ..... -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower DriveControl BladeConlrol Drive Control Lever NeiohtAdjustment L ever MoWer RecoilStarter =--_ GrassBao WARNING The bladecontrolisa safetydevice.Never attemptto bypassits operations. GasolineFiii Useextremecarewhen ; handlinggasoline. Figure4-1:The majorparts on the lawnmower. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Now that you have set up your lawn mower for Cutting Height Adjustment Lever... - Page 9 mowercan result in foreign objects being ARNING:The operationof any lawn thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damage youreyesseverely.Alwayswearsafety glasses whileoperatingthe moweror whileperform- ing any adjustmentsor repairson it. Starting Engine MoWer operatoris standingnear the lawnmower WARNING:Be sureno one otherthan the whilestartingengineor operating mower. i!ii! iiiiiiii i _ ii iiii if!fill( Never runengineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas.
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Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
" Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely in both directions,Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axleand innersurface Maintaining of the wheelwith lightoil, Figure5-1. 3. - Page 11 Blade Care bladefor sharpeningor replacement, ARNING:When removingcutting protectyour hands with a pairof heavy glovesor use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and Maintaining the carburetorare up. ur LaWn 2. Removebolt, blade bell support,blade,and blade adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft,Figure5-3.
- Page 12 Off-Season Storage 6. a. Workingfrom the rear of the mower,carefully removebelt from transmissionpulley. Thefollowingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyourlawn mowerfor storage. b. Oncebelt is off transmissionpulley,pushdownon • Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin deck baffleto access enginepulleyand slidebelt the lubricationinstructions. off this pulleyand out from underthe deck, Figure 5.5.
- Page 13 NOTES aintaining Mower...
- Page 14 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start I Biadecontroldisengaged. Engage bladecontro!. spark plug Wiredisconnected: 21 c0nnect wireto sPa[k piugl 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 1. Connect andtighten sparkplug wire. Engineruns erratic 2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel. 2. Clean fuel line; fill tank withclean, fresh gasoline.
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Page 15: Safety Labels
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Safety WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any)labels from mower for any reason,... - Page 16 shown reference shown for reference...
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Page 17: Parts List
754-04093 V-Belt 732-04338 SpringLever 720-0230 FoamGrip 717-04184A SpurGear,14T- LH 710-0599 TT Screw,1/4-20x 0.50 Parts List 750-04305A Spacer 749-04267 CrossBracket 687-02204 FrontBracketAssembly 731-05470 ClipSpacer 10 741-04136B SplitHex FlangeBearing 11 734-04087 FrontWheel 12 712-04065 FlangeLock Nut,3/8-16 13 634-04213 RearWheel 14 710-04531 Screw,1/4-20x.39 15 717-04192A SpurGear,14T- RH To order replacement 16 736-3084... - Page 18 •...
- Page 19 746-04265A DriveCable 735-04059 RubberGrommet 710-1667A Screw,#10-16x .750 747-1161A BladeControl 731-05390 LowerControlCover 731-05388 DriveControlLever 731-05389 UpperControlCover 731-1059 MountingCap 746-04213 ControlCable 10 749-04037 LowerHandle 11 725-0157 CableTie 12 732-04265 TorsionSpring,LH To order replacement 13 710-0599 TT Screw,1/4-20x .500 parts, contact 14 787-01343 21-inchDeck 1-800-800-7310 15 710-0654A TTScrew, 3/8-16x 1.00 or visit...
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Page 20: P.o. Box
IMPORTANT: OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain due to use or exposure. warrantycoverage. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthanan authorizedservice dealer. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310...
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