Troy-Bilt 830 Series User manual

Safety • AssembJy • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • TroubJeshooting • Parts Lists =Warranty
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21-inch Rotary Mower -- Model Series 830
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany).
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
FORMNO.769-02163A
PRINTEDIN U.S.A TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 12/14/2006

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble,
prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ........................................................ 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
Troubleshooting ................................................ 14
Off=Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 15
Parts List ........................................................... 16
Troy-BiltLLCreservestherighttochangeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.
Finding and Recording lVlodel Number
BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOURNEWEQUIPMENT,
pleaselocatethe modelplateon the equipmentand
copythe informationto the samplemodelplatepro-
videdto the right.Youcan locatethe modelplateby
standingattheoperatingpositionand lookingdown
atthe rearofthe deck.Thisinformationwillbe neces-
saryto usethemanufacturer'swebsite,to obtain
assistancefromtheCustomerSupportDepartment,
orwhen contactingan authorizedservicedealer.
P. O. BOX 361131
www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, OH44136
330-558-7220
866=840=6483
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassemblingthisproductorhaveanyquestionsregardingthe controls,operation,or
maintenanceof this unit,you canseek helpfromtheexperts.Choosefromthe optionsbelow:
.Visitwww.troybilt.corn
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Phonea CustomerSupport Representativeat 1-866-840-6483.
The enginemanufactureris responsiblefor allengine-relatedissues with regardto performance,power-rating,specifications,
warranty,and service. Pleasereferto the enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith your
unit, for more information.
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WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,and certainvehiclecornpo-
nents containor emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiatocause cancerand
birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperationin this
manual.As with any type of powerequipment,carelessnessorerror onthe partof the operator
can resultin seriousinjury.Thismachine iscapable ofamputating handsand feet and throwing
objects. Failuretoobserve the followingsafety instructionscould resultin seriousinjury or death.
iWARNING
I Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
i ofyourselfandothers
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
i temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
i to complywiththese
i instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
i andfollow the warnings
and instructions
i inthis manual
I andon the machine.
Children
Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatorisnotalerttopresence
ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto mowerandmowing
activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaandunderwatchful
careof aresponsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealertandturnmoweroffif achildentersthearea.
3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscure
yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothemower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhot orrunningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldtooperateapower
mower.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin this
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya parent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollow allinstructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseofthismachinebefore
operatingit.Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture
andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithasbeendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Do notuseit for anyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthismanualandshould
betrainedandsupervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedtousethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto
beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toys
andotherforeignobjects,which couldbetrippedoveror
pickedupandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscan
causeseriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpattern
toavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,sidewalks,
bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterial
againsta wallor obstruction,whichmaycausedischarged
materialto ricochetbacktowardthe operator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,
stayinoperatorzone behindhandlesandkeepchildren,
bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feet frommower
whileit isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthat coverthe armsand
legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate
this machinein barefeet,sandals,slipperyor light-weight
(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting
deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade
contactor thrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled
overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingortripping.
Do notholdontothe mowerifyouare falling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.If youmustbackthe mowerawayfromawallor
obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtrippingand
thenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.
b. Besureyou arewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsasneeded.
12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholor drugs.
13.Do notengagethe self-propelledmechanismon unitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.Thebladecontrolhandleisa safetydevice.Neverattempt
tobypassits operation.Doingsomakesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmay resultinpersonalinjurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass.Alwaysbe sureof
yourfooting. Aslipand fallcan causeseriouspersonal
injury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.If the equipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyforthe cause.Vibrationis
generallyawarningoftrouble.
area.
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19.Shuttheengineoffand waituntilthe bladecomestoa 6. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
completestopbeforeremovingthegrasscatcherorunclog-
gingthe chute.
Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefora fewsecondsafter
the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceany partofthe body in
the bladeareauntilyouaresurethe bladehasstopped
rotating.
20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleorothersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwith damagedsafetydevices.Failureto dosocan
resultin personalinjury.
21. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancause aburn.Do
nottouch.
22.Only usepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachineby
manufacturer.Failuretodo socan resultin personalinjury.
23. Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,
usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor
assistance.
Slope Operation
Slopesare amajorfactorrelatedto slip andfall accidents,which
can resultin severeinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyon aslope,do notmowit. Foryour
safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthismanualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitona slopedor hilly
area.If theslopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumps
whichcancauseyouto slipor trip.Tallgrass canhide
obstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slipand fallcan cause
seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyou arelosingyour
balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3 seconds.
Do Not:
1. Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments,you
couldloseyourfootingor balance.
2. Donotmowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon
the slopegauge.
3. Donotmowonwet grass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping. Service
Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:
1. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme
carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes,
which canignite.Washyourskin andchangeclothes
immediately.
2. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
3. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoron atruckortrailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
4. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailer
andrefueliton theground.If thisis notpossible,then refuel
suchequipmenton atrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
5. Keepthenozzlein contactwiththe rimof thefueltank or
containeropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do
notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
ofignition.
7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein the area.
8. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishot or
running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
9. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan_f2inch
belowbottomoffillerneckto providefor fuelexpansion.
10.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
11.If gasolineis spilled,wipeit offthe engineand equipment.
Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestarting
engine.
12.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightas onawaterheater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
13.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,
or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuel spillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
14.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless
anddeadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsforpropertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade
fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith
theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,
listedin thismanual."Useof partswhich donotmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper
performanceandcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight tobesurethe equip-
mentisin safeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor anydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
8. Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheightadjust-
mentwhilethe engineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,and trail
shieldaresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.For
safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand re-
placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthismanual."Useofparts
whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadtoimproperperformanceand compromise
safety!"
10.Donot changetheenginegovernorsettingor over-revthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedofthe engine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.
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Pract=ces
WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructions,which if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Readand followall
instructionsin this man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructions may
resultin personalinjury.
Whenyou seethis
symbol.
HEED IT'S WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of thispowermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
ana instructions
in this manual
and onthe machine.
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1. Removegrasscatcherand anypacktngmatertal
"_ whichmaybe betweenupperandlowerhandles.
L,,_ a. Removehandknobsfromhandlemountmg
[--__9 )bracketsand pullupandbackonupperhandle
asshowntnRgure3-1.Makecertatnthelower
handleisseatedsecurelyintothehandlemounting
,_ _ _ brackets.
etupand b Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto
,_ ,," - .. lowerhandle.Makesurethateachcarriageboltis
Aa =us ment seatedproperlytnthehandle.
2. Replaceandtightenhandknobsremovedearlier
securinglowerhandleto handlebrackets,Figure3-2.
NOTE:ThisOperator's
Manual coversseveral
models.Lawn Mower
featuresvary by
model.Not all features
discussed (orengines
pictured) in this manual
are applicableto all
LawnMower models.
NOTE:Stand behind
the mower as ifyou
were goingto operate
it. Yourrighthandcor-
respondsto the right
sideof the mower;your
eft handcorresponds
to the left side ofthe
mower.
NOTE: Forshipping
I purposesyour mower
i is setwith the wheels
qa low cutting height
position.Forbest
results raisethe cutting
positionuntil it isdeter-
minedwhich height is
best for your lawn.refer
toAdjustment section
for instructions.
iMPORTANT
i DO NOTcrimpthe
cableswhen liftingthe
handle up.
Figure3-1:Unfoldhandleandtightenhardware.
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Figure3-2:Securehandleto handlemountingbrackets.
3. Theropeguideisattachedtotherightsideofthe
upperhandle.Loosenthewingnutwhichsecuresthe
ropeguide.SeeFigure3-3.
a. Holdthebladecontrolagainstupperhandle.
b. Pullstarterropeoutoftheengine.Releasethe
bladecontrol.
c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide.
d. Tightenwingnut.
4. Securecablestothelowerhandleusingthecabletie.
Pullcabletietightandcutoff excess.
5. Toassemblethegrasscatcher(ifneeded),placebag
overframewiththeblackplasticsideatthebottom.
Slipplasticchanneloverhooksonframe.All channels
exceptforcentertopofbagattachfromtheoutside.
Thecenterofbagattachesfromtheinside.
6. Beforeattachingthegrasscatcher,themulching
bafflemustberemoved.RefertoFigure3-5.
a. Lift reardischargedoor.
b. Removemulchingbaffle.
7. Toattachgrasscatcher,refertoFigure3-4.
a. Lift reardischargedoor.
b. Placegrasscatcheronthepivotrod.Letgo
ofdischargedoorsothatit restsonthegrass
catcher.
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Figure3-3:Pull recoilstarterthroughropeguideandtighten. \ J
Figure3-4:Liftdischargedoorandplacegrasscatcheronrod.
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WARNING:Neveroperate mowerunless 10.Toconverttosidedischarge,makesuregrass
the hooks on the grass catcher arefirmly catcherisoff oftheunitandreardischargedooris
seatedon the pivotrod and the rear closed.
dischargedoorrestsfirmly againsttop of the grass
catcher.
8. ThebatterypackwithintheElectricStartermustbe
charged8to 10hoursbeforeuse.Referto"Charging
Battery"in theMaintenancesectionforinstructions.
9. Followthestepsbelowtoinstallthemulchingbaffle:
a. Liftthereardischargedoorandliftthegrass
catcherupandoff ofthepivotrod,if installed.
b. InsertthemulchingbaffleasshowninFigure3-5
and releasethereardischargedoor.
a. Onthesideof themower,lift themulchingplug.
b. Slidetwo hookson sidedischargechuteunder
hingepinonmulchingplugassembly.SeeFigure
3-6.Lowerthemulchingplug.Donotremove
sidemulchingplugatanytimeevenwhenyou
arenotmulching. Setup and
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Figure3-5:Themulchingbaffle Figure3-6:Installingthesidedischargechute.
Adjustments
Cutting Height
Thecuttingheightadjustmentleverislocatedabovethe
rearleft wheel.SeeFigure3-7.
a. Pulltheleveroutandawayfromthe mower.
b. Movethe leverforwardor backfordesiredcutting
height.
c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.
Drive Control
Theadjustmentwheelislocatedin thedrivecontrol
handlehousingand isusedtotightenor loosenthe
drivebelt.Youwillneedto adjustthedrivecontrolif
themowerdoesnotpropelitselfwiththedrivecontrol
engagedor ifthemower'swheelshesitatewiththedrive
controlengaged.If eitheroftheseconditionsoccur,
WARNING
Never operate mower
unless the hooks on
the grass catcherare
firm!y seated on the
pivot rod and the rear
discharge door rests
firmly against top of
the grass catcher.
rotatetheadjustmentwheelclockwiseto tightenthe
cableorcounterclockwiseto loosenthecable.See
Figure3-8. CUTTING HEIGHT
f'- For roughoruneven
lawns movethe height
adjustmentleverto a
higher position.This will
helpprevent scalpingof
the grass.
IDRIVE CONTROL
'pl,Forsome peo ethe
'dr! cont ot
Me ro!mayn
be in acomfortable
position Youcan adjust
thehandle byt_ghten_ng
Figure3-8:Theadjustmentwheelonthedrivecontrol, the adjustmentwheel.
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Your Lawn
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WARNING
Made controJ
mechanism is
safety device: NeVer
attempt to bypass its
operations. i
Use extreme care i
when handing
gas01me.Gasol!ne is
extremelyflammable
and the vapors are
explosive.Neverfuel
the machme mdoors
lor wh"etheeng'ne
lishot or running
Exbngu_shc_garettes,
c=gars,pipesand
other sources of
igntion
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IMPORTA
f DriveContr01 "_
Xx4 C0ntrol
Startert
HeightAdjustmentLever
1 ShownwithOptional
ElectricStart
Figure4-1:Themajorcomponentsonthemower.
Nowthat youhavesetupyourlawnmowerforoperation, Mulching Plug
it'simportanttobecomeaquaintedwith itscontrolsand The mulchingplugisusedformulchingpurpose.Instead
features, ofcollectingthegrassclippingsin thegrasscatcher,your
mowerhastheoptionofrecirculatingtheclippingsback
Blade Control tothelawn.Makesurethatthereardischargedooris
The bladecontrolisattachedtotheupperhandleof closedandthegrasscatcherisremovedfromunitwhile
themower.Depressandsqueezeitagainsttheupper mulching.
handletooperateunit.Release ittostopengineand
blade. Electric Starter (if Equipped)
The ignitionswitchislocatedon theleftsideofthe
WARNING:The bladecontrolisa safety electricstarterhandlepanel.Itis necessarytochargethe
device. Donot bypassitsoperation, batteryfor8 to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse.Refertothe
Maintenancesectionformoreinformation.
Drive Control
Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheupperhandle. Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Squeezethedrivecontrolleverto engagethedrive
system.Releaseittodisengagethedrivesystem.To 1. Checkoil levelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine
manualforthis.
slowdownwhenapproachingan obstacle,makinga
turn,or stopping,releasethelever. 2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe
This unit isshipped enginemanual.SeeEnginemanualforlocationof gas
without gasolineor Cutting Height Adjustment Lever andoilfill.
o n the eng ne F Thecuttingheightadjustmentleverislocatedabovethe
. . _ WARNING:Useextremecarewhen
up gaso!lne andon! _ Adjustmentleftrearwheel.section.TOadjustthecuttingheight,referto the _ handling gasoline. Gasoline isextremely
flammable andthe vaporsare explosive.
as instructedIntl
accompanyingengine Recoil Starter Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while the engineis
manual BEFORE hot or running Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
• The recoilstarterisattachedtotherightupperhandle. " • " . ".. " " "
eratln our mower and other sources of _gmt_on
op g y •Standbehindtheunitandpullthe recoilstarterropeto
startthe unit
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_ARNING:Theoperationofany lawn
mower canresultinforeign objects being
thrown intothe eyes,whichcandamage
youreyesseverely.Alwayswearsafetyglasses
whileoperating the moweror whileperformingany
adjustments or repairs on it.
Starting Engine
,_ WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the
operator isstanding near the lawnmower
while starting engineor operatingmower.
Never run engineindoorsor inenclosed,poorly
ventilated areas. Engine exhaustcontains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadlygas. Keephands,
feet, hair and looseclothing awayfrom anymoving
partson engineand lawnmower.
1. Pushprimer(ifequipped)threetimes.Waitabout
two secondsbetweeneachpush.SeeFigure4-2.In
temperaturearound55°For below,primefivetimes.
Donotprimetorestarta warmengine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol
againstupperhandle.SeeFigure4-2.
3. Recoil Start: Grasprecoilstarterhandleandpull
ropeoutwitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.See
Figure4-2.Keepinga firmgripon thestarterhandle,
lettheroperewindslowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.
Lettheroperewindeachtimeslowly.
Electric Start (If Equipped): Turnignitionkeytothe
righttostarttheengine.SeeFigure4-2.Releasethe
keyaftertheenginestarts.
Honda Engine (if Equipped):
1. Placethefuelvalveleverfoundontheleft sideofthe
engineintotheON(OPEN)position.
2. Movethechokelever(Ifequipped)alltheway
backwardintothechokeposition.SeeFigure4-2
inset.
3. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol
againstupperhandleasshownin Figure4-2.The
chokewill nowbegintoslowlyreturntotheoffchoke
positionafteractivatingthebladecontrol.Therefore,
quicklymoveontostepfourbelow.
4. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil
starterhandleand pullropeoutwitha rapid,continu-
ous,fullarmstroke.Keepingafirm griponthestarter
handlelettheroperewindslowly.Repeatuntilengine
cranks.Lettheroperewindeachtimeslowly.
,_ WARNING:Wait for the bladeto stop
completely before performing any work
on the mower or to removethe grass
catcher.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineandblade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
0perat |n_q
Your Lawn
MOWer
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Figure4-2:Startingthemower.
Using Your Lawn Mower
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,_ WARNING:Neveroperate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcherassembly firmly secured.
Besurelawnisclearofstones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmoweror engine.
Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythe mower
inanydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe
operatorandothers.
_ARNING:Ifyou strike aforeign object,
stop the engine.Removewirefrom the
spark plug, thoroughly inspectmower
for anydamage,and repair damagebefore restart-
ingand operating. Extensive vibration of mower
during operationisan indicationof damage.The
unit should be promptlyinspectedand repaired.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherandside
dischargechutefromthemower.Foreffectivemulching,
do notcutwetgrass.If thegrasshasbeenallowedto
growin excessoffourinches,mulchingisnotrecom-
mended.Usethegrasscatchertobagclippingsinstead.
Using Grass Catcher
Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthemower.Refertosetupsectionfor
instructionson attachingthegrasscatcher.
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
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in foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes,which can
damage your eyes
severely. Nways wear
safety glasseswhile
operatingthe mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sureno one other
than the operatoris
standing near the
lawn mower while
starting engineor
operating mower.
Never run engine in-
doors or in enclosed,
poorlyventilated
areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon
monoxide, an odor-
less and deadly gas.
Keep hands, feet, hair
'and looseclothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
9

"x Lubrication
I _ 1. Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolat least
_"_ oncea seasonwth ghto Thebade centre must
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Figure5-1:Lubricationareasonthemower.
FliNG
d'sconnect spark p ug,
and groundagainst
engine before clean,
ing' lubricating,or
performing any kind of
maintenance on your
l
operatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure5-1.
2. Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil). Ifwheelsare removedforany
reason,lubricatesurfaceoftheaxleand innersurface
ofthewheelwith lightoil.
3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointontherear
dischargedoorandsidemulchplugperiodicallywith
lightoil topreventrust.SeeFigure5-1.
4. Thetransmissionis pre-lubricatedandsealedatthe
factoryanddoesnotrequirelubrication.
5. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.
Deck Care
1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn
mowerorplacea pieceof plasticunderthegascap.
2. Tipmowersothat itrestson thehousing.Keepthe
sidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Holdmowerfirmly.
_ ARNING:Nevertip the mower more
than 90degrees inany directions and do
not leavethe mowertipped for any length
of time. Oil candrain intothe upper partofthe engine
causing a starting problem.
3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckwitha
suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.
4. Putthemowerbackonits wheelsontheground.If
youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make
suretoremoveitnow.
IMPORTANT:The use "
of a pressurewasher
or gardenhose to
clean yourunit is not
recommended.These R
may cause damageto
electnc componentsi
Spindles pulleys bear-
.
!ngs,orthe eng,ne.The
useofwater will result
in shortenedlife and
reduce servceabTty.
Figure5-2:Replacingthe rearflap.
General Recommendations
• Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.
• Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
or negligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras
instructedhere.
• Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid
enginewarranty.
• Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
aretight.
Engine Care
• Maintainoil levelasinstructedin enginemanual.
Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.Refertoenginemanual.
Cleansparkplugandresetthegap oncea season.
Checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtype andgap
specifications.
Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit
properaircirculation.Removeallgrass,dirtand
combustibledebrisfrom mufflerarea.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. Lift upreardoor.
2. Bend(bow)therearflapinwardon eachsideto
reeasetabsfromthehees nthe hande mountng
,_ WARNING:Alwaysstop engine,discon- brackets SeeFgure5-2
,al IlL nectspark plug, and ground against . .
3 Repacewth newfapbybendngtherearfapand
,ll"lm_ entJinebeforecleanintJ,lubricatintJor •
= = = .. .
slidingintoplace
doingany kind of maintenanceon yourmachine.
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Blade Care
_ARNING:Whenremoving cutting blade
for sharpeningor replacement, protect
yourhandswitha pairof heavyglovesor
use a heavy ragto holdblade.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn
moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand
thecarburetorareup.
2. Removebolt,bladebellsupport,blade,andadapter
fromtheenginecrankshaft.SeeFigure5-3.
NOTE:Whenremovingtheblade,adapter,etc.,becare-
ful nottoremoveor misplacepartsaboveitassociated
withtheenginepulley.
3. Thebladecanbe sharpenedwitha fileoron agrind-
ingwheel.Donotattempttosharpenthebladewhile
itisstillon themower.Whensharpeningblade,follow
originalangleofgrind.Grindcuttingedgesequallyto
keepbladebalanced.
4. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.
Balancethebladeona roundshaftscrewdriverto
check.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit
balancesevenly.
_lb ARNING:An unbalancedblade will
causeexcessivevibrationwhenrotating
athigh speeds,it may causedamageto
mower,andcouldbreakcausingpersonalinjury.
5. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface
ofthe bladeadapterwithlightoil. Slidetheblade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placetheblade
on theadaptersuchthat thesideoftheblademarked
"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)facesthegroundwhen
themoweris intheoperatingposition.Makesurethat
bladeisalignedandseatedon bladeadapterflanges.
6. Placebladebellsupporton theblade.Alignnotches
on thebladebellsupportwithsmallholesin blade.
Replacehexboltandtightenhexbolttotorque:450
in.Ibs.min.,600 in.Ibs.max.
Toensuresafeoperationof yourmower,periodically
checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.
Belt Care
1. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainst
theengine.
2. Drainthefueltankorplacea pieceof plasticbeneath
thecaptopreventgasolineleakage.
3. Tipmoweron itsside(aircleanersideofengineup).
4. Removeblade,adapter,andrelatedhardwareas
instructedunder"BladeCare"above.SeeFigure5-3.
5. a. Removetheself-tappingscrewsthatsecuresthe
enginebaffletothedeck. SeeFigure5-4.Remove
enginebaffle.
b. Loosenself-tappingscrewthatsecuresdeckbaffle
tothedeck.SeeFigure5-4.
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Figure5-3:Removethebolt,support,blade,andadapterto
accessthebladeandundersidecomponents.
Figure5-4:A. Removethe screwsthat holdthe enginebaffle
ontothe deck.B.Loosenthe screwthat holdsdeckbaffleonto
deck.
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Figure5-5:Removebeltfromtransmissionandenginepulley.
6. a.Workingfromtherearofthemower,carefully
removebeltfromtransmissionpulley.
b. Oncebeltisoff transmissionpulley,pushdownon
deckbaffleto accessenginepulleyand slidebelt
offthis pulleyandoutfromunderthedeck.See
Figure5-5.
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_ E E E
Ma=nta=n=ng
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacementor
when slidingthe belt
around it, protect
your handswith a
pair of heavygloves
or use a heavy rag to
holdthe blade.
An unbalanced
blade will cause
excessive vibration
when rotatingat high
speeds, it maycause
damage to mower and
could break causing
personal injury.

__ 7. Replacewith newbelt,workingitbetweenthedeck f _,
/ _ .... and firstaroundthe
/_ baffle, transmissionpulleyand
/ _ thentheenginepulley.
l / NOTE: Makecertainthatbeltisseatedcorrectlyand
thatitis ridingsmoothlyontheenginepulleyandisnot
pinchedbetweenthelowerand upperpulleyhalves.
l E E E
Maintain=rig
lYour Lawn
RHe'_AI_v
8. Tightenself-tappingscrewsecuringdeckbaffle
loosenedearlier.
9. Replaceenginebaffleandsecurewithself tapping
screws.
10.Replaceblade,bladeadapter,andassociated
hardware.Followinstructionsin BladeCaresection
forproperassembly.
11.Tipmowerbackontoitswheelsandremovepieceof
plasticfromundergascap(ifapplicable).
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Figure5-6:Folddownupperhandleand removetwoscrews
frombackofhousing.
Replacing Battery (If Equipped)
WARNING
Batteries contain
sulfuric acid which
may cause burns.
Do not short circuit
lor/nut'late batteries
in any way. Do not
put batteries in fire
as these may burst
Orreeasetoxc
materials,
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Donot remove the
batterypackfrom
the electric starter
hous'ng for any
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reason other than
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,replacement.
_ WARNING:Batteries contain sulfuric
acid whichmaycauseburns. Do not
short circuit or mutilate batteries inany
way.Donot put batteries infire asthese mayburst
or releasetoxic materials.
1. Loosenroundhandleknobssecuringupperand
lowerhandlesandcarefullyfoldtheupperhandle
downtowardthe lowerhandleas showninFigure
5-6.
2. Removethetwoscrewssecuringbatterycoverto
batteryhousingandplacethemtotheside.See
Figure5-6.
3. Openbatterycover,removepositiveandnegative
leadsfrombattery,removeandreplacewith new
battery.SeeFigure5-7.Connectthepositiveleadto
thepositivesideof thebatterypack,thenconnect
thenegativeside.
NOTE:Thebatteryyouhavemaydifferslightlyfromthe
oneshownin Figure5-7.RefertothePartsList.
f4"
Positive
Terminal
.og;tivoI
Terminal
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Figure5-7:Opencovertoviewbatteryandwires. J
IMPORTANT:When replacing battery packin handle
panel,battery packmust be positionedwith the
positiveterminal tothe leftsideand the negative
terminal to the right sideof panel(Positiveterminal
isclosest to the key switch), Figure 5-7.Replacing
battery pack incorrectlywill causeserious damage.
NOTE: Makecertain
t_'atbet s Seated 4. Reattachbatterycoverto batteryhousingbyseeur-
_.i: ingwiththetwoscrewsremovedearlier,makingsure
correctly andthat itis wire nto laceonthe
tosnapthe ' conduiton thelefti p
riding smoothlyon the housing.
engine pulleyand is not 5. Foldhandlesback upand tightenhandleknobs.
pinched betweenthe AWARNING:Do not removethe battery
owerandu er ule
PP P Y _ packfromtheelectricstarterhousing
halves. ' _ for anyreasonother than replacement.
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_hb ARNING:Thebatterycontainscor-
rosivefluid and toxic material; handle
withcareand keepawayfrom children.
Do not puncture,disassemble, mutilateor incinerate
the battery. Explosivegases could bevented during
charging or discharging. Usein a wellventilated
area,awayfrom sources of ignition.
NOTE:Thespecialdesignedplugonthechargerwillonly
fit intotheplugon thebatterybox.
_L WARNING: only battery charger
Use the
supplied with this mower.
1. Plugthebatterychargerintotheporton theunderside
ofthe batteryhousing,Figure5-8.
2. Insertthebatterychargerplugintoa standard120
volt householdoutlet.SeeFigure5-8.Chargebattery
for8 to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse.Donot charge
longer than 12hours. Thebatteryshouldonlyneed
tobe chargeduponinitialsetupand afteranyother
extendedperiodsof non-use.
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Figure5-8:Plugchargerintobatterylead(1)andthenplug
chargerpackinto120voltstandardhouseholdoutlet(2).
iMPORTANT:Alwaysplugchargerleadintobatterypack
leadfirst,andtheninsertbatterychargerplug into120
voltstandardhouseholdoutlet.Followthis orderofaction
everytimeyouchargethebattery.
3. Aftercharging,disconnectchargerplugfromoutlet
first,thendisconnectchargerleadfrombattery.
Replacing Fuse (If Equipped)
Theelectricstartercircuitandbatteryare protectedbya
40 amperefuse.If thefuseburnsout, theelectricstarter
willnotoperate.If theunitfailsto startwiththeelectric
starter,performthefollowingstepstocheckthefuse
insidethebatteryhousing:
1. OpenthebatterycoverasdescribedinReplacing
Battery.RefertoFigure5-6.
2. Removefusefromsocketandinspectasshownin
Figure5-9.If itisburnedout, replacewithstandard
automotive40amperefuse.
3. Carefullyplacewiringbackintohousing,closebattery
cover,andfoldupperhandlebackintoplace.
NOTE:Theenginecanbe started manually ifthe fuse
burns out.
Off=Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentoprepareyourlawn
mowerforstorage.
•Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedin
thelubricationinstructions.
•Wedonotrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher
or gardenhosetocleanyourunit.
Figure5-9:Whenreplacingfuse,useastandardautomotive40
Ampfuse.
,, Refertoenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage
instructions.
,, Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
,, Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Donotstorenext
tocorrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentin apoorly
ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken
torust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil orsilicone,
coattheequipment,especiallycablesandall moving
partsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
Battery (if Equipped)
Thebatterymustbe storedwitha fullcharge.Extended
storageof a dischargedbatterywillreducelifeand
capacityofthebattery.
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_ E E R
Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
The battery contains
corrosve f u d and
'toxic material; handle
w th careand keep
away from children.
Donotpuncture;
disassemble; mutilate
or incineratethe
battery Explosive
gases could be
vented during charg,
Ing or discharging.
Use in a well Venti,
atedare.,awayfrom
sources of ignition.
Use only the battery
chargersupplied
with this mower.
NOTE:Theengine Can
be started manually if
the fuseburns out.

Trouble
Shooting
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iFor b nd/
the minor adjust-
merits listed here,
contact anauthorized
service dealer.
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Problem Cause Remedy
Enainefails to start 1 Bladecontroldisengaged• 1. Engagebladecontrol•
2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 2. Connectwiretosparkplug.
3. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel. I 3. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.
4. Enginenotprimed(ifequipped). 4. Primeengneas instructedin
"OperatingYourLawnMower'.
5. Faultysparkplug. 5. Clean adjustgap,or replace.
6. Blockedfuel line. 6. Cleanfuelline.
7. Enginef coded. 7. Waita fewminutestorestart,but
I I do notprme
. 8. Burntfuse.(ElectricStart Only) 8. Replacefuse(seeMaintenance
• " section)
Engineruns erratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Ventingascapplugged. 3. Clearvent.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem. 4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
5. Dirtyaircleaner. 5. Refertoenginemanual.
6. Carburetoroutofadjustment. 6. Refertoenginemanual.
En_'ine_overheats I 1. Engineoil levellow. _ 1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.
2. Air flowrestricted. I 2. Removeblowerhousing
• . and clean.
3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly.
Occasional skips 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose.
(hesitates) at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment
high speed improperlyset.
Idles poorl 1 Sparkp ugfoued,fauty or gap
ytoowide.
3. Dirtyaircleaner.
Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced.
Vibration 2. Bentcuttingblade.
=
3. Refertoenginemanual.
1. Adjustgapto.030".
2. Refertoenginemanual.
1 Resetgapto .030"or replace
sparkplug.
2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. , 2. Refertoenginemanual.
3. Refertoenginemanual.
1. Tightenbladeandadapter.
Balanceblade.
2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.
1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet;wait
untillatertocut.
2 Mowonceat ahighcuttingheight,
thenmowagainatdesiredheightor
....... I makea narrowercuttingpath.
_. uu Daae.
. 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Uneven cut 1. Dullblade. 1. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Mower will not 1 Beltnotinstalledproperly 1. Checkbeltforproperpulleyinstal-
,self ro el latonandmovement
P P 2. Debriscoggingdriveoperation.
3 Damagedorwnrnhalt 2. Stopengine disconnectsparkplug
wire,ariacleanoutaeoris.
/ 3. Inspectandreplacebelt.
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Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
Ii
Labels
WARNING
Ii
DO NOTremove safety
(or any) labels from
'mower for any reason,
BEADOPEBATOfl'BMANUAL. KELPSAFETYDEVIBEBdBLARECONTROL,TRAILINGSHIELD,
DI$CNANGECOVER,ETB. IN PLACEANDWORKING.It DAMAGEDREPLACEI_t_tEDIATEL¥
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Model Series 830
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[]

No,
1 746-04265A DriveCable
2 735-04059 RubberGrommet
3 753-05096A DriveControlAssembly
4 731-04204 BailCover
5 747-1161A BladeControl
6 746-04213 ControlCable
7 749-04037 LowerHandle
8 725-0157 CableTie
9 732-04265 TorsionSpring,LH
10 710-0599 TT Screw,1/4-20x.500
11 787-01341A 21-inchDeck
12 710-0654A TT Screw,3/8-16x 1.00
13 787-01346 FrontDeckBaffle
14 756-04157Btt UpperEnginePulley
756-042735 UpperEnginePulley
15 756-04156Btt LowerEnginePulley
756-042725 LowerEnginePulley
16 736-0514tt FlatWash.,.885x 1.850x.060
17 748-03760tt BladeAdapter
748-040965 BladeAdapter
18 710-1044 Screw,3/8-24x 1.50
19 736-0524B BladeBellSupport
20 742-0741 21"MulchingBlade
21 736-0513tt SprgWasher,.890x 1.70x .048
22 750-1071tt SleeveSpacer,.88x 1.13x .12
750-048185 SIv.Spcr.,25mmx 1.375x .375
23 731-05903 EngineBaffle
24 731-05463A DeckBaffle
25 710-0260A CarriageBolt,5/16-18x.62
26 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18
No,
27 731-05462A Trailshield
28 731-05157 MulchPlug
29 731-05017A RearDoor
30 710-1241 Screw,1/4-15x 1.00
31 720-04072 StarKnob
32 732-04264 TorsionSpring,RH
33 711-04374 DoorPivotRod
34 647-04051 GrassCatcherFrame
35 664-04045 GrassCatcher
36 710-1174 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x2.00
37 720-0279 WingNut
38 710-1205 EyeBolt
39 749-04209t UpperHandle
749-04206 UpperHandle
40 736-0270 BellWasher,.265x .75x .062
41 732-1014 TorsionSpring
42 17032A ChuteDeflectorAdapter
43 747-0710 HingePin
44 687-02055 MulchPlugAssembly
45 731-04177 SideDischargeChute
46 725-04323t 12VoltBattery
47 725-04329t BatteryCharger
48 726-0240t CableTie
49 728-0199t Rivet
50 725-04347t KeySwitch
51 725-0201t Key
52 625-04029t ElectricStarterHarnessAss'y.
53 710-1667At Screw,#10-16x.750
54 750-048255 SleeveSpacer
55 736-04475 Washer,Wave,1.5x 1.0x .029
t EquippedwithElectricStartUnits
tt Equippedon UnitswithBriggs& StrattonEngine
5 Equippedon Unitswith HondaEngine
_FACTORY PARTS
To order
replacement parts,
call 1-866-840-6483,
1-330-558-7220,
or log onto our
Web site at
www.troybilt.com
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Model Series 830
Q
Q Q
Q
shown for
reference
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Fief. PartNo. Description
No.
1 754-04093 V-Belt
2 732-04338 SpringLever
3 720-0230 FoamGrip
4 717-04184A SpurGear,14T- LH
5 710-0599 TT Screw,1/4-20x0.50
6 750-04305A Spacer
7 749-04267A CrossBracket
8 687-02204 FrontBracketAssembly
9 731-05470 ClipSpacer
10 741-04136B SplitHex FlangeBearing
11 734-04014B FrontWheel
12 712-04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16
13 634-04207D RearWheel
14 710-04531 Screw,1/4-20x.39
15 717-04192A SpurGear,14T- FIH
16 736-3084 FlatWasher
17 782-7551A WheelDustCover
18 748-04159 TransmissionBearingSupport
19 750-04317 ClipSpacer
20 716-0198 RetainingRing.875
21 687-02314 RearBracketAssembly
22 732-0320 ExtensionSpring
23 756-04151A Pulley,3.36OD
24 736-0105 BellWasher,.375x .870x .063
25 712-0411 HexLockNut,5/16-24
26 687-02205 HandleBracketAssemblyLH
27 715-0221 DowelPin
28 618-04378 TransmissionAssembly
29 687-02206 HandleBracketAssemblyRH
30 748-0390 BearingSupportSpacer
replacement parts,
call1.aoo.84o.64aa;
]-330,558-7220,
or log onto our
Web ste at
www.troybdt0com
Ii
iMPORTANT
Forarorerworking
'machine, use Factory
Approved Parts,
V-BELTS arespecally
designed toengage
and disengagesafely,
A substitute (non OEM)
V,Belt can be danger-
Ii
ous bynot disengaging
completely,
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
®
m m ! m m_m
The limitedwarrantyset forthbelowisgivenbyTroy-BiltLLCwithrespect
tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,itsposses-
sionsandterritories.
"Troy-Bilt"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-
shipfora periodof two(2)yearscommencingon thedateoforiginal
purchaseandwill,atits option,repairorreplace,freeofcharge,anypart
foundtobedefectivein materialsor workmanship.This limitedwarranty
shallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintainedin
accordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,and
hasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,
impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,or damage
becauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromthe
installationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnotapprovedby
Troy-Biltforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyour
warrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedtobefreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateofpurchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
HOWTO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,through yourlocal authorizedservice
dealer.To locate the dealer in yourarea, check your YellowPages,
or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-
0019,or call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220,or log on to our
Web site at www.troybilt.com.
This limitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmay
carrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicable
manufacturer'swarrantyfortermsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershaveaseparateone
yearwarranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutch adjustments,
deckadjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinish
duetouseorexposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. Troy-Biltdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor
exportedoutsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsand
territories,exceptthosesoldthroughTroy-Bilt'sauthorized
channelsofexportdistribution.
f. Replacementpartsthatare notgenuineTroy-Biltparts.
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.
Noimpliedwarranty,includinganyimpliedwarrantyof merchant-
ability offitness for a particularpurpose,applies after the applicable
periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the partsas identi-
fied. Noother expresswarranty, whether written or oral, exceptas
mentioned above,givenby anypersonor entity,includinga dealer or
retailer,with respectto any product,shallbindTroy-Bilt.Duringthe
periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedyisrepairor replacement
of the productas setforth above.
The provisionsas setforth inthis warranty providethe soleand
exclusiveremedyarising from the sale.Troy-Biltshallnot be liable
for incidentalor consequentiallossor damageincluding,without
limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawncare
servicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted
product.
Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe
purchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alteration of safety features of the
productshall void this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor
loss,damage,or injurytoyouand yourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir
propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.
This limitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:Thislimitedwar-
rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.
TROYBILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAN D, OHIO 44136=0019; Phone: [phone]=6483, 1=330=558=7220