MTD 2 005 800, 2 005 830, 2005 839E Service Manual

Service Manual

2005 800 Series (839) Self Propelled Walk Behind Mower

NOTE: These materials are for use by trained technicians who are experienced in the service and repair of outdoor power

equipment of the kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrained or inexperienced individuals.
These materials are intended to provide supplemental information to assist the trained technician. Untrained or inexperi­enced individuals should seek the assistance of an experienced and trained professional. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and use common sense when working on power equipment. This includes the contents of the product’s Oper­ators Manual, supplied with the equipment. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omission in this publication,
although care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible at the time of publication. However, due to
the variety of outdoor power equipment and continuing product changes that occur over time, updates will be made to these
instructions from time to time. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain the latest materials before servicing or repairing a
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MTD Products Inc - Product Training and Education Department

FORM NUMBER - 769-02089

10/2005

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Belt Removal ........................................................................................................................ 1

Blade Removal ..................................................................................................................... 2

Transmission/Control Cable Removal .................................................................................. 3

Front Axle ............................................................................................................................. 6

Rear Door ............................................................................................................................. 8

Trail Shield ........................................................................................................................... 9

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SERIES 830 SELF PROPELLED

SERIES 830 SELF PROPELLED

This is a new series rear wheel drive self-propelled
mowers for 2005-2006 season. These models will be
offered with a Briggs & Stratton engine. The 839E
series comes with the electric start. There are many dif­ferent adapter plugs to connect to battery pack to the
engines. Units with a Briggs & Stratton engine will use
a 629-04011 stye adapter plug.

629-04011 Adapter

1. BELT REMOVAL

1.1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire.

1.2. Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic
under the fuel cap to prevent gas from leaking.

1.3. Position the Mower with the front of the mower
elevated.This will prevent any oil displacement
issue in the engine or transmission. See Figure

1.3.

Figure 1.3

NOTE: This would be the recommended posi-

tion for most service procedures.

1.4. Remove screw that secures baffle to deck using
3/8 socket. See Figure 1.4.

Screw Securing baffle to the deck

Figure 1.4

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