MTD 820 Series User Manual

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4. Release the parking brake by depress ng the
clutch-brake pedal. Release clutch-brako pedal
slowly to put unit into motion.
5. The tractor is brought to a stop by depress ing the
clutch-brake pedal.
6. The cutting blades (or other attachment) may be
engaged while the tractor is moving or sanding
still. DO NOT engage the cutting blades s.bruptly
as the sudden belt tension on the pulley may
cause the engine to stall.
A WARNING: Keep feet and hand! away
from the discharge opening, the blades
or any part of the deck.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be
little difference between the highest two spee is until
after the belts have seated themselves into i he pul¬
leys during the break-in period. Be certain to change
oil in the crankcase after the first 5 hours of opt nation.
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage tractor or sngine.
For best results and to insure more even grass distri¬
bution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wot.
WARNING: Before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason, disengage the
blades, place the shift lever in neutral,
engage the parking brake, shut engine
off and remove the key.
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, e tc., fol¬
low the instructions above. This procedure will also
eliminate “browning” the grass, which is caused by
hot exhaust gases from a running engine.
If unit stalls with speed control in sixth or seventh
speed, or if unit will not operate with speed conti ol lever
in first or second speed position, proceed as follows.
1. P lace shift lever in NEUTRAL.
2. R estart engine.
3. P lace speed control lever in seventh spee d posi¬
tion.
4. R elease clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. D epress clutch-brake pedal.
6. P lace speed control lever in desired position.
7. P lace shift lever in one of the forward positions
(HIGH or LOW) or REVERSE, and follow normal
operating procedures.
HIGH-LOW TRANSMISSION RANGES
HIGH range position is for normal load conditions,
such as mowing or transporting.
LOW range position is for situations which equire
more torque when the tractor is used under high load
conditions, such as tilling, snow removal or liauling
heavy loads.
GRASS COLLECTOR Model 190-083 is available as
optional equipment for tractors with 46" mowing decks.
A WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to
wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure
any replacement bag complies with the mower manu¬
facturer’s recommendations.
For replacement bags, use only factory authorized
replacement bag.
ADJUSTMENTS
A WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground against the engine
before performing any adjustments,
repairs or maintenance.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the four self¬
tapping screws on the bottom of the seat. See figure
1. S lide the seat forward or backward as desired.
Retighten the self-tapping screws.
SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See figure 14)
NOTE: When operating the unit initially or after
replacing the belts, there will be little difference
between the sixth and seventh speeds until after the
belts have gone through a break-in period and have
seated themselves into the pulleys.
If speed control adjustment is needed, adjust the
speed control links as follows. (A 1/2" shim or suitable
spacer is required.)
1. Start the engine.
2. P lace the shift lever in NEUTRAL position.
3. P lace the speed control lever in seventh speed
position.
4. R elease the clutch-brake pedal completely, then
slowly depress the pedal all the way (to park posi¬
tion). Hold the pedal in this position.
5. T urn the engine off.
6. A fter engine stops completely, release the clutch-
brake pedal.
7. D i sconnect the rear speed control link from the
variable speed torque bracket by removing the
cotter pin and flat washer.
8, P lace the speed control lever in the first position.
9. D isconnect the front speed control link from the
variable speed torque bracket by removing the
cotter pin and flat washer.
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MTD 820 Series Specifications

General

Brand	MTD
Model	820 Series
Category	Tractor
Language	English