Bolens lawn tractors
Bolens 829
The Bolens 829 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1974 to 1978. It features an 8 hp Tecumseh VM80 305cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed Peerless 521 belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The mower has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical disc brakes, and an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches, length of 61 inches, height of 41 inches, and weighs 365 lbs. Tires are 4.10/3.50-4 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. The mower includes a mid PTO with manual clutch. Attachments include a 28-inch mid-mount mower deck with 1 blade and adjustable cut height from 1 to 4 inches. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded28" deck
Model829
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 829
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh VM80 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| 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) |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Overview
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| Production years | 1974 - 1978 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Attachments
| Blade | 1-blade |
|---|---|
| Cut height | 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| Mower deck | 28" mid-mount Bolens |
| Cutting width | 28 inches (71 cm) |
| Overall width | 40 inches (101 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 521 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 41 inches (104 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Weight | 365 lbs (165 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 |