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Operator’s Manual
Transmatic
Garden Tractor
Models
820 Thru 829
840 Thru 849
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should b
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3-5 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Hardware Pack .................................................................................................. 7 Unpacking..........................................................................................................8 Assembling You
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower. failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, heed its warning. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the Sta
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SLOPE OPERATION CHILDREN Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or the presence of children. Children are often attracted to death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow that children will remain where you last saw them. it. Keep children out of t
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We do not recommend the use of pressure Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and washers or garden hose to clean your unit. They service as required. may cause damage to electric components, Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down of water will result in shortened life and reduce before touching. serviceability. Do not change the engine governor settings or Check the
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your f
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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 CUTTING DECK AB ATTACHING THE DECK LINKS NOTE: This hardware may be assembled to the deck Small Clevis Pin Hairpin (711-0701) Eyebolts Clip (714-0104) (711-0817) (Not Shown to Flat Scale) Quantity 3 Washers 1/2" I.D. Hex Nuts (736-0192) 1/2-13 Thread (712-0206) Quantity 3 C ATTACHING THE DECK WHEELS (if not already attached) Spacers (750-0932
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SECTION 4: UNPACKING Loose parts (may include the operator’s manual, TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE steering wheel, battery fluid, chute deflector, etc.) Remove all screws from the top of the crate using a are on the seat or in a box and wrapped in plastic. 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdriver. Carefully cut and remove the plastic wrap. Remove To remove ends, grasp top board on the end, and loose parts from the seat. pull towards you in a downward motion. Remove the deck fr
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IMPORTANT:CHARGE THE BATTERY after the 30 BATTERY IDENTIFICATION minute standing period. Battery P/N 725-1705D— Charge at 2-3 amps for one hour. Battery P/N 725- 1707D, 725-0453G, 725-1750, 725-1706—Charge at 6 amps for one hour. NOTE: If you charge the battery at a lower AMP rate, use a hydrometer to make sure the battery is completely charged. The hydrometer should read 1.260 o minimum at an electrolyte temperature of 60-110 F. DO NOT CHARGE AT MORE THAN 6 AMPS. Type "A" STEERING WHEEL INSTA
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ATTACHING THE SEAT Screws 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 tractor. Seat Pivot MANUAL ADJUSTMENT SEAT Bracket Remove the four screws which secure the seat to the seat pivot bracket. Turn the seat around and place in position against the seat pivot bracket, lining up the slotted h
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Hex Bolts Setting for Left Rear Link Round Hairpin Belt Guard Clip Hex Figure 6 Nut Eyebolt Setting for Front Links Deck Figure 5 Stabilizer ATTACHING THE CUTTING DECK (Hardware B) NOTE: The assistance of another person is helpful Deck when attaching the cutting deck. Diagonal Stabilizer Brace Working beneath the tractor, remove the round belt guard from the idler by removing the hairpin clip. Figure 7 See Figure 6. Remove the two hex bolts which act NOTE: When attaching the cross bar, re
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Place a spacer on the left end of the cross bar. Pull the bar to the right until the spacer is flushed with A the end of the bar as shown in Figure 8B. Lift assembly and slide the cross bar into one of the holes on the left side of frame. Secure with hairpin Deck clip removed in step 6. Stabilizer 46" Deck: Use the rear set of holes. Deck Stabilizer 50" Deck: Use the forward set of holes. Cross Bar Place a spacer on the right end of the cross bar. Diagonal Pull the bar to the left unti
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ATTACHING THE DECK WHEELS (Hardware C) Deck Roller Bracket (46" Deck Only) If the deck wheels are not already attached, attach the wheels to the deck as follows. All wheels must be placed in the same relative position. Front Wheels: Front axle bolts are the longer bolts. Hairpin Front deck wheels have a rounded surface. Clip Rear Wheels: Rear axle bolts are the shorter bolts. Rear deck wheels are flatter. Clevis Pin Figure 10 Place flat washer 1/2" I.D. on axle bolt, then the deck Push t
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Remove the plastic cover from the negative TIRE PRESSURE terminal. The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping Remove the hex bolt and nut from the negative purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating (black) cable. Attach negative cable to the negative the unit. Check the sidewall of the tires for proper terminal with this bolt and nut. inflation pressure. Place battery cover over battery and secure with wing nuts removed in step 1. WARNING: Maximum tire pressu
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mounting clamp. Tighten the self-tapping screw to secure the clamp. Do not overtighten which could collapse the drain tube. NOTE: The vented battery allows any gases or liquid Wing Nuts from the battery to be drained onto the ground. Trim end of drain tube if more than 1 inch extends below the frame. Drain Tube Hold- Down Battery Rod Cover Figure 15 Mounting Route the battery drain tube (if equipped) over to Clamp Self-Tapping the left side of the tractor. Loosen the self-tapping Screw
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AMMETER (If Equipped) SHIFT LEVER The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or The shift lever is located in the center of the console discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharging and has four positions, HIGH, LOW, NEUTRAL and side when starting the engine. It should register on the REVERSE. See Figure 19. The clutch-brake pedal opposite side (charging) when the engine is running in must be depressed and the garden tractor must not be the fast position until the battery is
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LIFT LEVER The five position lift lever is used to change the Speed operating position of the attachments. To operate, pull Control the lever towards you. To release, move the lever to the Lever right and then forward. See Figure 18. POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) LEVER The PTO lever is located on the right side of the dashboard. The PTO lever is used to engage and disengage the power to the attachments. To engage the PTO, lift the lever slowly and lock it into the notch. See Figure 18. NOTE: The P
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Slowly push in the choke as the engine warms up. NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little difference between the highest two speeds until after the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys STOPPING THE ENGINE during the break-in period. Be certain to change oil in Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position. the crankcase after the first 5 hours of operation. Remove the key to prevent accidental starting. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wi
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SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug LEVELING THE DECK wire(s) and ground against the engine The sides of the deck should be the same distance from before performing any adjustments, the ground. The front of the deck should be 1/4" to 3/8" repairs or maintenance. lower than the rear of the deck. If adjustment is required, refer to “Leveling the Deck” in Assembly Instructions. Speed Control Lever Rear Speed Clutch-Brake Control Link Pedal Cotter Pins Flat Washers
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Thread the front speed control link in or out of the Lift the threaded portion of the ball joint out of the ferrule until the hole in the link lines up with the pin steering arm. Please do not misplace the hardware on the variable speed torque bracket. Secure with used to hold ball joint to steering arm. You will need the flat washer and cotter pin removed in step 10. it again. Push the rear speed control link backward using Set the front wheels facing straight ahead. light pressure,
