MTD 840 thru 849 Manuel de l'opérateur

YARDOperator's ManualTransmaticGarden TractorModels820 Thru 829840 Thru 849IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operati

ScrewsManual Adjustment SeatFigure 2Seat PivotBracket _)Quick Adjustment SeatFigure 3SeatSeatSI ,Stop SIoQuick Adjustment SeatFigure 4ATTACHINGTHESEAT

NutEyeboltSetting forLeft Rear Link\m03Figure 5Setting forFront LinksATTACHINGTHECUTTINGDECK(HardwareB)NOTE: The assistance of another person is helpf

"oiStabBIclDI t zerCross Di.,ona,\Brace_acer\Place SpacerHereSpacersFigure 8• Place a spacer on the left end of the cross bar. Pullthe bar to th

Deck Roller , /Bracket j j!/ClipClevis PinFigure 10• Push the idler bracket to the left and slip the beltaround the idler pulley. Replace the round be

TIREPRESSUREThe tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shippingpurposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operatingthe unit. Check the sidewall of

DownRodCoverFigure 15Route the battery drain tube (if equipped) over tothe left side of the tractor. Loosen the self-tappingscrew which secures the mo

AMMETER(If Equipped)The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge ordischarge. The ammeter wilt register on the dischargingside when starting the e

Figure 20SpeedControl_,jLeverLIFT LEVERThe five position lift lever is used to change theoperating position of the attachments. To operate, pullthe le

• Slowly push in the choke as the engine warms up.STOPPINGTHEENGINETurn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.Remove the key to prevent acc

SECTION8: MAKINGADJUSTMENTSWARNING: Disconnect the spark plugwire(s) and ground against the enginebefore performing any adjustments,repairs or mainten

TABLEOFCONTENTSContent PageImportant Safe Operation Practices ... 3-5Slope Gauge ...

• Threadthefrontspeedcontrollinkinoroutoftheferruleuntiltheholeinthelinklinesupwiththepinonthevariablespeedtorquebracket.Securewiththeflatwasherandcot

• Ifthepapercanbeinsertedthroughthecoilsofthebrakespring,thebrakeisproperlyadjusted.• Ifthepapercannot be inserted, tighten the hexlock nut until the

SECTION10: MAINTAININGYOURGARDENTRACTOR,&WARNING: Disconnect the spark plugwire(s) and ground against the enginebefore performing any adjustments,

TieRod•WheelHex JamNutTie RodEndNut7 Lock WasherFigure 26Dimension "B" should be approximately 1/16-5/16" lessthan Dimension "A.&q

TIRESMaximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on alltires. Check tire sidewalls for proper i

PinsDisconnect SpeedSpring PulleyTransmissionPulleyFigure 30SECTION11: OFF-SEASONSTORAGEIf the machine is to be inoperative for a period longerthan 30

SECTION12: OPTIONALEQUIPMENTAt the time of manufacture of tractor, the followingoptional equipment is available.Description Model No.Grass Collector F

SECTION13: TROUBLESHOOTINGTrouble Corrective ActionEngine wil]not crankEnginecranks butwill not startEnginesmokesExcessivevibrationMower willnotdischa

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:YARDThe limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new me

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICESWARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, couldendanger the perso

SLOPEOPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss of control andtip-over accidents which can result in severe injury ordeath. All slopes require

• Wedonotrecommendtheuseofpressurewashersorgardenhosetocleanyourunit.Theymaycausedamagetoelectriccomponents,spindles,pulleys,bearingsortheengine.Theus

USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA CORNER OF A

SECTION3: HARDWAREPACKNOTE: Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.A IATTACHING

SECTION4: UNPACKINGTOREMOVEUNITFROMCRATE• Remove all screws from the top of the crate using a1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdriver.• T

BATTERY IDENTIFICATIONType "A"Type "B"Compare the battery in your lawn tractor (located underthe seat) with the illustration above