Yard Machines 829 Storing your Lawn Mower, Drive Belt Removal and Replacement Models 820 Thru

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•Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft.

•Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges.

•Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with small holes in the blade.

•Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max.

NOTE: To ensure safe operation of your mower, the blade bolt must be checked periodically for correct torque.

Drive Belt Removal and Replacement (Models 820 Thru 829)

•Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine.

•Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage.

•Remove the grass bag, rear discharge chute assembly, and catcher panel.

•Remove the transmission belt cover by removing three bolts. See Figure 12.

Transmission

Belt Cover

Remove

Bolt

Remove

Bolts

Figure 12

•Tip the mower on its side and block securely.

•Remove the belt guard under the deck by removing two self-tapping screws. See Figure 13.

Remove

Bolt

Remove

Center Bolt

Inside Belt

Guard

Figure 13

•Loosen the bolt which secures the idler pulley so you can remove the belt from between the idler pulley and the belt guard on the idler pulley bracket. See Figure 14.

Belt

Guard

Idler Pulley

Pulley

Figure 14

•Remove the belt from the transmission pulley by pulling it underneath the pulley.

•Remove the belt from around the blade.

NOTE: Before reassembling, you should remove the idler pulley from the idler bracket to clean and grease the needle bearing inside the pulley using an all- purpose grease. When reassembling, cupped side of washer must be against the idler bracket.

•Reassemble new belt following the previous instructions in reverse order.

•When reassembling the transmission belt cover, be certain the belt guard on the transmission cover is approximately 1/8” away from the belt.

•Make certain to tighten all nuts and bolts securely.

Storing your Lawn Mower

The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage.

•Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.

IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.

•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.

•Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.

•Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Maintaining Safety General OperationSlope Operation Page Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Converting Mower To a Mulcher Replacing The Rear Discharge ChuteOperating Your Lawn Mower Stopping EngineGas and Oil Fill-Up Neutral Adjustment TestUsing Your Lawn Mower Starting EngineMulching Making AdjustmentsCutting Height Adjustment Handle Height Adjustment General Recommendations Engine AdjustmentsCustomer Responsibilities Maintenance LubricationDrive Belt Removal and Replacement Models 820 Thru Storing your Lawn MowerTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyModel Series 810 Thru Description † Models 820 Thur 829 †† Models 810 Thru Model Series 820 Thru MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

810, 829 specifications

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