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IMPORTANT: 

Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

Transmatic 

Garden Tractor

Models

820 Thru 829

840 Thru 849

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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.

Operator’s Manual

FORM NO. 770-10119A.fm

(12/99)

Summary of Contents for 820 Thru 829

Page 1: ...ne 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 th...

Page 2: ...ortant if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by pivoting the seat forward and looking under the seat at the seat pivot bracket A...

Page 3: ...nters the area Never carry passengers Disengage blade s before shifting into reverse and backing up Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge...

Page 4: ...on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that chil...

Page 5: ...Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing blade s Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Muffler engine and belt guards become hot during operation...

Page 6: ...LY Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower...

Page 7: ...wn to Scale Quantity 3 Hex Nuts 1 2 13 Thread 712 0206 Quantity 3 Clevis Pin 711 0701 Small Hairpin Clip 714 0104 Flat Washers 1 2 I D 736 0192 Spacers 750 0932A Hairpin Clips 714 0101 NOTE This hardw...

Page 8: ...he steering wheel BATTERY INFORMATION Battery acid must be handled with great care as contact with it can burn and blister the skin It is also advisable to wear protective clothing goggles rubber glov...

Page 9: ...ST BE CHARGED prior to initial use IMPORTANT CHARGE THE BATTERY after the 30 minute standing period Battery P N 725 1705D Charge at 2 3 amps for one hour Battery P N 725 1707D 725 0453G 725 1750 725 1...

Page 10: ...he slots in seat pivot bracket Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat stop See Figure 4 To adjust the seat refer to the adjustment section in this manual NOTE If your seat was shipped...

Page 11: ...deck are folded back over the deck for shipping purposes Unfold them at this time See Figure 7 Slide the deck under the tractor from the left side You may need to angle the deck slightly to get the b...

Page 12: ...hairpin clip Make sure deck hanger goes through the center of V Belt See Figure 9 Figure 9 Attach the right front hanger to the deck using a flat washer and hairpin clip Move the lift lever all the wa...

Page 13: ...in Figure 12 or 13 Secure with hardware just removed ATTACHING THE DECK WHEELS Hardware C 46 Deck Only If the deck wheels are not already attached attach the wheels to the deck as follows All wheels...

Page 14: ...is distance FINAL ASSEMBLY Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely INSTALLING THE BATTERY Type A Battery NOTE If battery is put into service after date shown on top of battery charge fo...

Page 15: ...the left side of the dashboard and is used to regulate the engine speed See Figure 18 The engine should be operated at full throttle FAST when operating any equipment that uses the tractor engine as a...

Page 16: ...rs Do not force the shift lever Release the clutch brake pedal slightly to line up the shifting collar in the transmission Then try to shift gears PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake depress the cl...

Page 17: ...ed and the PTO lever is in the disengaged position In addition the PTO lever must be in the disengaged position when the unit is put into reverse or the engine will shut off If the operator leaves the...

Page 18: ...OTE When operating the unit initially there will be little difference between the highest two speeds until after the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys during the break in period Be certain...

Page 19: ...on Place the speed control lever in highest speed position Release the clutch brake pedal completely then slowly depress the pedal all the way to park position Hold the pedal in this position Turn the...

Page 20: ...l joint out of the steering arm Please do not misplace the hardware used to hold ball joint to steering arm You will need it again Set the front wheels facing straight ahead Turn the steering wheel to...

Page 21: ...ttached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor SECTION 9 SERVICE WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire s before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of work on garden trac...

Page 22: ...ge nut that holds the blade to the blade spindle See Figure 25 Figure 25 When sharpening the blades follow the original angle of grind as a guide It is extremely important that each cutting edge be gr...

Page 23: ...453G 725 1750 and 725 1706 Charge at 6 amps for one hour REMOVING INSTALLING JUMP STARTING WARNING When removing or installing the battery follow these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from sho...

Page 24: ...Remove the belt from around the three deck pulleys Reassemble new belts in reverse order Front Drive Belt Depress the clutch pedal and set parking brake Remove the deck from the tractor Figure 29 Rais...

Page 25: ...s Charge battery fully The battery loses some of its charge each day when the unit is not used NEVER store battery without a full charge Recharge battery before returning to service or every two month...

Page 26: ...190 624 48 Dozer Blade OEM 190 840 42 Rear Dozer Blade OEM 190 804 Agriculutral Traction Tires OEM 190 865 Tire Chains 23 x 9 5 OEM 190 964 100 lb Wheel Weights OEM 190 784 Front Bumper Kit OEM 190 2...

Page 27: ...uld have a black ground wire running from engine to frame or mounting bolt Engine cranks but will not start Throttle or choke not in starting position No fuel to the carburetor No spark to spark plug...

Page 28: ...on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as...

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