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Bolens 830

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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.
Bolens 830riding lawn mowerBriggs & Stratton 318cc enginePeerless 730 transmissionlawn tractor specs1979 lawn mower1980s Bolens mower
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model830

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

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:idler pulley
Transmission model:Peerless 730

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number decal on the right-rear of the mower, between the engine and tire.

Dimensions & Tires

Length:60 inches (152 cm)
Weight:380 lbs (172 kg)
Rear tire:6.5x16-8
Wheelbase:43 inches (109 cm)
Front tire:4x10.4
Height (steering wheel):38.4 inches (97 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical idler pulley
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO

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