Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Self-Propelled Mower m Model Series 830 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by If you have any problems MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs prior to operating your machine. persons who will operate address and mailing the equipment.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger all instructions points out important the personal safety and/or in this manual with these instructions before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover cancause blade contact orthrown object injuries. 13. Many injuries occur asaresult ofthemower beingpulled overthefootduring afallcaused byslipping ortripping. Donotholdontothemower ifyouarefalling; release the handle immediately. 14. Never pullthemower back toward youwhileyouare walking. Ifyoumustback themower away fromawallor obstruction firstlookdownandbehind toavoid tripping andthenfollowthese steps: a. Stepback frommower tofullyextend yourarms. b.
Service 3. Check the blade and engine intervals To avoid personal care in handling injury or property damage gasoline. Gasoline is extremely can ignite. Wash your skin and change flammable clothes original 3. Use only an approved Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight equipment 7. trailer and refuel it on the ground.
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate may include the following Modification (EM), Oxidizing Injection on regular emission unleaded control gasoline, and internal combustion engine and should not be used WARNING: This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush i_ll systems: Engine Catalyst (OC), Secondary A
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to and operate DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate or grass catcher is in its proper place.
co Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... -4 5 Z I ,_ or a corner of a building... i i Z __ I i I I O ' FOldo, 5 ' Z "o or a fencepost ', diine , --Lepre_n tsa15 o -4 I I 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate (a rise of approximately mowers up and down up and down slopes. your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
3 AssembJy & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Assembly Operator's 2. Manual brackets. NOTE:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying manual BEFORE operating your mower. engine One Side Discharge Chute Manual Tighten One Bottle of Oil star knobs securing lower handle to handle See Fig. 3-2.
c. Attach center topofbagfrominside offrame. Before attaching thegrass catcher, themulching baffle mustberemoved. a. Liftreardischarge door. b. Remove mulching baffle. SeeFig.3-5. Figure :3-3 a_ Hold blade control against b. upper Pull starter control. rope out of the engine. c. Slip starter rope into rope guide. d. Tighten handle. Release blade wing nut. Figure GrassCatcher 3_ Follow steps below to assemble certain bag is turned (warning a.
Side DischargeChute To convert unit and rear discharge 1. Adjustments to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the door is closed. On the side of the mower, 3-7. lift the mulching plug. See Fig. CuttingHeight The cutting wheel. height adjustment lever is located above the rear left 1. Depress height adjustment 2. Slide lever to desired height. lever towards position for a change in cutting See Fig. 3-8. // / / Figure 3-7 wheel.
4 Controls andFeatures f Control DeedControl Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 BladeControl RecoilStarter The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. 1. If equipped, place the fuel valve lever found on the left side of the engine into the ON (OPEN)position. SeeFig. 5-1. 2.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance 2. Lubricate the wheels and rear wheel gears at least once a season with light oil (or motor General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty safety rules when performing are removed any 3. on this lawn mower does not cover items that Lubricate the torsion discharge door and side mulch plug periodically oil to prevent spring and pivot points on the rear with light rust. See Fig. 6-1.
Engine Care A list of key engine performance maintenance by the mower accompanying for a detailed oil level as instructed With engine off, shift back to first speed. This will provide slack in the cable. 4. Remove back cover of speed control housing by removing the three screws securing it to the housing. See Fig. 6-3. for good is given below. Follow the engine manual Maintain jobs required 3_ list and instructions.
7 Service Blade Care WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter strike a foreign object. Replace when below for blade service. 1. for cracks, especially necessary. 5. if you the engine which hold the to the engine crankshaft. (or with part number) faces the ground is in the operating position. 6. when 7. Remove blade and adapter 7-1.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. Remedy Blade control disengaged. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed section. in the Operation 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. Z Engine flooded. Z Waita few mmutes to restart, butdo not prime.
Problem Uneven cut Cause 1. Wheels not positioned Remedy correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height (if equipped 2. Dull blade. SECTION 8 -- TROUBLESHOOTING with individual 2. Sharpen or replace blade. position height adjusters).
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ModelSeries830 Ref No. 1 Ref No, Part Number Drive Cable 26 712-04063 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 27 731-05462A Trail Shield I Part Number 746-04440 Description Description 2 735-04059 Rubber 3 747-04994 Drive Control 28 731-05157 Rear Mulching 4 732-04516 Shift Spring 29 731-05702 Rear Door 710-1241 Screw, 1/4-15 x 1.
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ModelSeries830 Ref No. 1 Ref I Part Number 954-04176A Description No, I Part Number Description V-Belt 25 756-04317A Lower Pulley 687-02322-0637 Handle Bracket Assembly 2 732-04338C Spring Lever 26 3 720-04113 Height Adjuster 27 915-0221 Dowel Pin 4 917-04540B Spur Gear, 14T- LH 28 618-04826A Transmission 687-02323-0637 Handle Bracket Assembly Knob LH Assembly 5 738-04278 Shldr. Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.50 29 6 710-0895 Screw, HL, 1/4-15 x .
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
