Yard Machines 829 Engine Adjustments, Customer Responsibilities, General Recommendations, Thru

Drive Clutch Control Adjustment (Models 820

Thru 829)

Use the adjustment wheel located on the underside of the clutch control housing to tighten the drive belt, if mower does not self-propel with the drive clutch control engaged, or if drive belt is slipping (unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed). See Figure 10.

In addition, the adjustment wheel may also be used to determine the position in which the drive clutch control is engaged. If it is more comfortable to have the drive engaged with the lever further away from the handle, tighten the drive belt.

Make certain to retest the unit for neutral as instructed in the Operation Section. Move the adjustment wheel in the opposite direction to loosen the drive belt if necessary.

NOTE: For some people the drive clutch control may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel.

	Bottom View
Adjustment		Upper
		Handle
Wheel

Drive Clutch

Control

Figure 10

Engine Adjustments

See the separate engine manual packed with your unit for adjustments to the engine.

SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER

Customer Responsibilities

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Lubricate wheels

Blade care

Lubricate blade control

Lubricate Caster Assembly

Clean deck

Change oil

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Check spark arrester (if any)

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General Recommendations

•Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

•The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this manual.

•Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty.

•Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly. All adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

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