Yard Machines 829 - Manual (Page 11)

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proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause
you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass
may require a narrower cut.
For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third
of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut
in the fall as long as there is growth. This mower is
designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the
best cut and do the most effective job of mowing or
mulching.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the
mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during
operation is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and repaired.
Mulching
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing
proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass
may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should
be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow
in excess of 4”, mulching is not recommended. Mow
using the grass bag to reduce the grass height to 3 1/4”
maximum before mulching.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustments without first stopping engine
and disconnecting spark plug wire.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The height adjustment handle for the rear wheels is
located on the left side of the deck. The handle may be
placed in one of the six cutting height positions. Push
the handle to the left and then either forward to lower
the cutting height or backward to raise the cutting
height. See Figure 8.
Figure 8
The front wheel cutting height is determine by the
selection of one of the six positions in each caster
assembly.
• To adjust, remove the wing nut from the axle bolt
and slide the axle bolt and spring washer from the
assembly and select a cutting height.
• With the spring washer on the axle bolt, insert the
axle bolt in the desired square hole and through
wheel assembly.
• Secure with wing nut previously removed
NOTE: All wheels must be placed in the same relative
position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height
adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop
scalping.
Handle Height Adjustment
Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher
height position. To lower the height proceed as follows:
• Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
• Remove the upper handle by removing the hand
knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out
of the way, being careful not to bend or kink the
cables.
• Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the
handle brackets. Press out on the legs of the lower
handle. Remove lower handle from the mower.
• Turn lower handle around so the notch on the
bottom of the lower handle is facing forward.
Reassemble, placing the bottom holes in the
handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting
bracket.See Figure 9.
• Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle.
• Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld
pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the
Assembly Section.
Figure 9
Height Adjustment
Handle
Notch
Lower Handle