Yard Machines 840 Thru 849 - Manual

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15° SIG H T A ND HO L D THIS LE VEL W ITH A VE RTICA L TRE E A PO WE R PO LE A C O R N ER OF A BU ILD IN G OR A F E N C E PO S T F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E USE THI S PA G E AS A GUIDE TO DETERM INE S L OPES WH ERE Y O U M A Y NO...

7 SECTION 3: HARDWARE PACK NOTE: Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. ATTACHING THE DECK WHEELS (if not already attached) A B ATTACHING THE DECK LINKS ATTACHING THE CUTTING DECK Eyebolts (711-0817) (Not Shown to Scale) Quantity...

8 SECTION 4: UNPACKING TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE • Remove all screws from the top of the crate using a 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdriver. • To remove ends, grasp top board on the end, and pull towards you in a downward motion.(A hammer may be helpful). • Set panel aside to avoid t...

9 BATTERY IDENTIFICATION Compare the battery in your lawn tractor (located under the seat) with the illustration above. Type “A” batteries are activated and are ready to use. Type “B” batteries must be filled with battery fluid (acid) and charged before they are put into service. Follow the instruct...

10 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 ATTACHING THE SEAT There are two different seat pivot brackets used on this series of garden tractor, a manual adjustment seat or a quick adjustment seat. See Figure 2 and 4 to identify which seat is on your unit. Follow the instructions which apply to your garden tract...

13 Figure 10 • Push the idler bracket to the left and slip the belt around the idler pulley. Replace the round belt guard by the idler pulley (hex side down). Secure with hairpin clip. • Replace the hex bolts (belt keepers) by the engine pulley. Refer to Figure 6. • Check all belt guards for clearan...

14 TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the unit. Check the sidewall of the tires for proper inflation pressure. WARNING: Maximum tire pressure underany circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tirepressure should be maint...

15 Figure 15 • Route the battery drain tube (if equipped) over to the left side of the tractor. Loosen the self-tapping screw which secures the mounting clamp. See Figure 16. Slip the end of the drain tube into the mounting clamp. Tighten the self-tapping screw to secure the clamp. Do not overtighte...

16 AMMETER (If Equipped) The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharging side when starting the engine. It should register on the opposite side (charging) when the engine is running in the fast position until the battery is completely charg...

17 Figure 20 LIFT LEVER The five position lift lever is used to change the operating position of the attachments. To operate, pull the lever towards you. To release, move the lever to the right and then forward. See Figure 18. POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) LEVER The PTO lever is located on the right side of ...

18 • Slowly push in the choke as the engine warms up. STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position. Remove the key to prevent accidental starting. IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the unit for any...

19 SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Disconnect the spark plugwire(s) and ground against the enginebefore performing any adjustments,repairs or maintenance. LEVELING THE DECK The sides of the deck should be the same distance from the ground. The front of the deck should be 1/4" to 3/8" ...

22 SECTION 10: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR WARNING: Disconnect the spark plugwire(s) and ground against the enginebefore performing any adjustments,repairs or maintenance. TROUBLE SHOOTING Refer to the trouble shooting chart for information. ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for engine ...

23 Figure 26 Dimension ‘‘B’’ should be approximately 1/16-5/16" less than Dimension ‘‘A.’’ See Figure 27. To increase Dimension ‘‘B,’’ screw tie rod into tie rod end. To decrease Dimension ‘‘B,’’ unscrew tie rod from tie rod end. Reassemble tie rod. Check dimensions. Readjust if necessary. Figur...

24 TIRES Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires. Check tire sidewalls for proper inflation. When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire and rim generously. Never inflate...

26 SECTION 12: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT At the time of manufacture of tractor, the following optional equipment is available. * Availiable through your local dealer or from Agri-Fab Inc., 303 W. Raymond Street, Sullivan, Illinois 61951 * *Sleeve Hitch Required (OEM-190-929) Description Model No. Grass Col...

27 SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine will not crank Safety switch button not depressed.Battery installed incorrectly. Battery is dead or weak.Blown fuse or circuit breaker. Engine ground wire loose. There are two switches in the starting circuit of your ...

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessionsand territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period of t...