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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21" Rotary Mower — Model 829
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
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 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
FORM NO. 769-01607
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
1/4/2005
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- Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21” Rotary Mower — Model 829 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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
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 ............3 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower......10 Safe Operation Practices ........ -
Page 3: 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. Slope Gauge 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). -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after 7. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in of ignition. the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped 8. -
Page 6: Setup And Adjustment
1. Remove grass catcher and any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Remove hand knobs from handle brackets and pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 1. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets. - Page 7 WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated in the slots on the handle bracket as- semblies, and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of Setup and the grass catcher. 6. Follow steps below to install the mulching baffle: Adjustment a.
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Page 8: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Drive Control Operating Recoil Starter Your Lawn Mower Height Adjustment Lever Grass Bag Oil Fill WARNING The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill Use extreme care Figure 8 when handling gasoline. -
Page 9: Starting Engine
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Operating Your Lawn Starting Engine... -
Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Lubrication 1. Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 10. 2. Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with Lubricate these light oil (or motor oil). -
Page 11: Blade Care
Blade Care WARNING: When removing cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. Maintaining 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn Your Lawn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up. - Page 12 Off-Season Storage NOTE: Make certain that belt is seated correctly and that it is riding smoothly on the engine pulley and is not The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn pinched between the lower and upper pulley halves. mower for storage.
- Page 13 Notes Maintaining Your Lawn Mower...
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Page 14: Trouble Shooting
Problem Cause Remedy 1. Engage blade control handle. Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. -
Page 15: Safety Labels
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower �� ������ ��� ���� �� ������� �� ��� ������� ������ ��������� ����� �� ����� ������� �� �� ��� ������ ������ �� �������� ������� ������������ Safety Labels WARNING � � � � � � �... - Page 16 Shown For Reference Shown For Reference 618-04229 Transmission Assembly 16 687-02133 Front Bracket Assembly 710-04223 Screw, M6 x 1.0 17 687-02134 Rear Bracket Assembly 715-0221 Dowel Pin 18 687-02148 Handle Bracket Assembly - RH 717-04184 Spur Gear, 14T - LH 19 687-02149 Handle Bracket Assembly - LH 717-04192...
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Page 17: Parts List
Parts List To order replacement parts, contact 1-800- 800-7310 or visit www. mtdproducts.com. 721-04107 Oil Seal 14 721-04110 O-Ring 741-04106 Plastic Bushing 15 726-04043 Push Nut, 3/8 ID x 3/4 OD 707-04409 Shift Fork 16 731-04883 Lower Housing 707-04540 Transmission Bracket 17 731-05099 Upper Housing 710-04329... - Page 19 747-1161A Blade Control 26 710-0703 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 746-04195 Drive Cable 27 710-1044 Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.50 746-04213 Control Cable 28 710-1802 Screw, 1/4-20 x 2.00 710-1667 Screw, #10-16 x .625 29 711-04374 Door Pivot Rod 731-0620 Drive Control Lever 30 711-0993 Belt Guard Pin Parts List...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- exported outside of the United States, its possessions and sions and territories.
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