Yard Machines 810, 829 manual Lubrication, Maintenance

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•Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.

•Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer Responsibilities to get quality performance from your lawn mower.

Lubrication

WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of service work on the lawn mower.

Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions.

Refer to Figure 7.

Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and inner surface of the wheel with light oil.

Caster Assembly: Grease fittings are provided for easy lubrication of the swivel pins located on the front caster assembly. Refer to Figure 7.

Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed with you unit for lubrication instructions.

Maintenance

NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the spark plug side of engine up. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.

Engine

Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions.

•Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

•Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicate that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

•The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season.

•Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler area.

Deck

The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings, leaves, dirt, or other matter. If this debris is allowed to

accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching, discharge, or bagging. The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected).

IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. The use of water will result in shorten life and reduce serviceability.

Cutting Blade Removal, Replacement, and Sharpening

•When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade.

•Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 11.

•Remove the blade and the adapter from the crankshaft.

WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary.

Blade

Adapter

Blade Bell

Support

Hex Bolt

Figure 11

When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It may cause damage to the mower, and could break causing personal injury.

The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter when testing for balance. Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil.

•Be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents General Operation Maintaining SafetySlope Operation Page Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Replacing The Rear Discharge Chute Converting Mower To a MulcherStopping Engine Operating Your Lawn MowerUsing Your Lawn Mower Neutral Adjustment TestGas and Oil Fill-Up Starting EngineCutting Height Adjustment Handle Height Adjustment Making AdjustmentsMulching Customer Responsibilities Engine AdjustmentsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication MaintenanceStoring your Lawn Mower Drive Belt Removal and Replacement Models 820 ThruProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingModel Series 810 Thru Description † Models 820 Thur 829 †† Models 810 Thru Model Series 820 Thru MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

810, 829 specifications

The Yard Machines 829,810 is a highly regarded piece of outdoor power equipment designed to tackle a variety of landscaping tasks with ease and efficiency. This robust model is particularly popular among homeowners and garden enthusiasts for its versatility and user-friendly features.

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