Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 828
The Bolens 828 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1974 to 1978. It features an 8 hp Tecumseh VM80 305cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The mower has a Peerless 521 belt-driven transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical disc brakes. The mower includes a mid PTO with independent manual clutch. Dimensions include a 43 inch wheelbase, 61 inch length, 41 inch height, and a weight of 335 lbs. Tires are 4.10/3.50-4 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. Attachments include a 28 inch mid-mount mower deck with 1 blade and adjustable cut height from 1 to 4 inches.
Power8 hp
Founded28" deck
Model828
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 828
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh VM80 |
| Fuel tank | 0.75 gal (2.8 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Sparkplug | Champion J-8 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.06x2.53 inches (78 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 305 cc (18.65 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 0.8 qts (0.8 L) |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Overview
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Production years | 1974 - 1978 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| 28" Mower deck | 28 inches (71 cm) cutting width, 40 inches (101 cm) overall width, 1-blade mid-mount Bolens type, cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
|---|
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven bear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 521 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 41 inches (104 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Weight | 335 lbs (151 kg) |
| Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.10/3.50-4 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |