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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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21" 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.769-01607
1/4/2005
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- Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A'rO _lllllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII • _,,_=_=L 21" 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).
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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 ............Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......Safe Operation Practices ........ - Page 3 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. iii_i ii_ _ :iii 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 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 Operation
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 mowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge 9. - Page 6 1. Removegrasscatcherand any packingmaterial whichmay be betweenupperand lowerhandles. a. Removehandknobs from handlebracketsand pull up and backon upperhandleas shown in Figure1. Makecertain the lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Replaceand tighten handknobs removedearlier securinglowerhandleto handlebrackets.See Figure The ropeguide is attachedto the right sideof the upperhandle.Loosenthe wingnut which securesthe...
- Page 7 unless the hooks on the grass ARNING: Never operate mower catcher are firmly seated in the slots on the handle bracket as- semblies, and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of pand the grass catcher. _i I 6. Followstepsbelowto install t he mulchingbaffle: ustment a.
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Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower C0ntr01 Drive C0ntr01 Recoil Height Adjustment Lever Grass WARNING The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. GasolineFill I Use extreme care Figure 8 when handling gasoline. Gasoline is Now that you have set up your lawn mower for Cutting Height Adjustment... - Page 9 mowercan result in foreign objects WARNING:The operationof any lawn being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wear safetyglasseswhile operating the mower,or while performingany adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine Mower the operatoris standing near the lawn WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan mower whilestarting engine or operat- ingmower.
- Page 10 Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely inboth directions.See Figure10. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith Lubricate these lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any Maintaining points before reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axleand inner surface of the wheelwith lightoil.
- Page 11 Blade Care bladefor sharpeningor replacement, ARNING:Whenremovingcutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn Your LaWn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up. ower 2. Removebolt, blade bell support,blade,and blade adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft.See Figure12.
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Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Off-Season Storage F'-'--q NOTE: Makecertainthat belt isseatedcorrectlyand that it is ridingsmoothlyon the enginepulleyand is not Thefollowingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyourlawn pinchedbetweenthe lowerand upperpulleyhalves, mowerfor storage. 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin 9. Tightenself-tappingscrewsecuringdeck baffle the lubricationinstructions. loosenedearlier. 2. Wedo not recommend the use of a pressurewasher or garden hoseto cleanyourunit. - Page 13 Notes Maintaining ii i_ _i_ii_ii! i i_ _!_ _i I_ ii...
- Page 14 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start 1. Bladecontrol handledisengaged• 1. Engageblade controlhandle• 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected, 2. Connectwireto spark plug• 3. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel• 3. Fil tank w th clean,fresh gasoline• 4. Engne not primed• 4. Primeengineas instructedin "Operatng YourLawnMower"• 5.
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Page 15: Safety Labels
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Labels WARNINC DONOT remove safety (or any)labels from mower for any reason,... - Page 16 Shown For Reference Shown For Reference j j/ '\ •7) 618-04229 Transmission Assembly 16 687-02133 Front BracketAssembly 710-04223 Screw,M6 x 1.0 17 687-02134 RearBracketAssembly 715-0221 DowelPin 18 687-02148 HandleBracketAssembly- RH 717-04184 SpurGear, 14T- LH 19 687-02149 HandleBracketAssembly- LH 717-04192 SpurGear, 14T- RH 20 710-0599 TT Screw,1/4-20x.500 732-0611...
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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 PlasticBushing 15 726-04043 PushNut,3/8 ID x3/40D 707-04409 Shift Fork 16 731-04883 LowerHousing 707-04540 Transmission Bracket 17 731-05099 UpperHousing 18 731-05100 ClutchLever 710-04329 Screw,.159OD x.610 710-04374 Hex Screw,.159OD x.43 19 732-04278 Compression Spring,.525 IDx.588... - Page 19 747-1161A Blade Control 26 710-0703 CarriageScrew,1/4-20x.75 746-04195 DriveCable 27 710-1044 Screw,3/8-24x 1.50 746-04213 ControlCable 28 710-1802 Screw,1/4-20x2.00 29 711-04374 Door PivotRod 710-1667 Screw,#10-16x .625 731-0620 DriveControl Lever 30 711-0993 BeltGuard Pin Par t s List 731-1057 UpperControlCover 31 712-04064 FlangeLock Nut,1/4-20 731-1058 LowerControlCover 32 712-3004A FlangeLock Nut,5/16-18...
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Page 20: P.o. Box
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarranty set forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses- exportedoutsideof the UnitedStates,its possessions and sionsand territories. territories,exceptthose soldthroughMTD'sauthorized channelsof exportdistribution. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanship Replacement p artsthat are not genuineMTDparts. for a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon the dateof originalpurchase Transportation chargesand servicecalls.