Yard Machines 829 - Manual (Page 12)

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Drive Clutch Control Adjustment
(Models 820
Thru 829)
Use the adjustment wheel located on the underside of
the clutch control housing to tighten the drive belt, if
mower does not self-propel with the drive clutch control
engaged, or if drive belt is slipping (unit hesitates while
engine maintains the same speed). See Figure 10.
In addition, the adjustment wheel may also be used to
determine the position in which the drive clutch control
is engaged. If it is more comfortable to have the drive
engaged with the lever further away from the handle,
tighten the drive belt.
Make certain to retest the unit for neutral as instructed
in the Operation Section. Move the adjustment wheel in
the opposite direction to loosen the drive belt if
necessary.
NOTE: For some people the drive clutch control may
not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the
handle out by tightening the adjustment wheel.
Figure 10
Engine Adjustments
See the separate engine manual packed with your unit
for adjustments to the engine.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower
as instructed in this manual.
• Changing of engine governed speed will void
engine warranty.
• Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly. All
adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each
season.
Adjustment
Bottom View
Wheel
Drive Clutch
Control
Upper
Handle
Customer Responsibilities
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Lubricate wheels
Clean deck
Blade care
Change oil
Clean engine
Replace air filter
Check spark plug
Check spark arrester (if any)
Lubricate blade control
Lubricate Caster Assembly