Bolens lawn tractors

Bolens 830

The Bolens 830 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1979 to 1983. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a 0.75 gallon fuel tank. The mower uses a Peerless 730 belt-driven 5-speed transmission with 1 reverse gear and an idler pulley clutch. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The mower includes a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler pulley clutch. Dimensions include a 43 inch wheelbase, 60 inch length, 38.4 inch height at the steering wheel, and a weight of 380 lbs. Tires are 4x10.4 front and 6.5x16-8 rear. Attachments include a 30 inch mid-mount mower deck with 7 cut positions and manual lift. Serial numbers are located on the right-rear of the mower between the engine and tire.

Power8 hp

Founded30" deck

Model830

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens 830

Engine

Type	gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Fuel tank	0.75 gal (2.8 L)
Point gap	0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM	3600
Sparkplug	Champion J-8
Bore/Stroke	3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement	318 cc (19.44 ci)
Engine model	Briggs & Stratton 190702
Oil capacity	1.125 qts (1.1 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	1979 - 1983

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Attachments

Cut height	1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Cut positions	7
Cutting width	30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width	37.5 inches (95 cm)
30" mid-mount mower deck	1-blade with manual lift

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