Yard Machines 820 Thru 829, 840 Thru 849 manual Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Transmatic

Garden Tractor

Models

820 Thru 829

840 Thru 849

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10119A.fm

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Contents Operator’s Manual Finding Model Number Table of ContentsCalling Customer Support General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenPage Slope Gauge If not already attached Hardware PackAssembling Your Garden Tractor UnpackingTo Remove Unit from Crate Steering Wheel Installation Activating and Charging the BatteryType a Type B Quick Adjustment Seat Manual Adjustment SeatAttaching the Seat Attaching the Cutting Deck Hardware B Hanger Brackets Belt Deck Only Attaching the Chute DeflectorTire Pressure Final AssemblyLeveling the Deck IGNITION/LIGHT Switch Ignition SwitchKnow Your Garden Tractor Throttle ControlCLUTCH-BRAKE Pedal Shift LeverParking Brake Speed Control LeverOperating Your Garden Tractor Power TAKE-OFF PTO LeverLift Lever Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightOperating the Tractor HIGH-LOW Transmission RangesMaking Adjustments Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentService Maintaining Your Garden Tractor Battery Care and Maintenance Type B Battery Removing / Installing / Jump StartingTires Belt ReplacementFuel Filter IdlerOFF-SEASON Storage Description Model No Optional EquipmentTrouble Possible Corrective Action Causes Trouble ShootingMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for