Troy-Bilt 569 Speaker User Manual
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1. 13 Setup and Adjustment 6 Parts ISE sarna ne 14 Operating Your Lawn Mowetr WIN Y inn Back Cover Maintaining Your Lawn Mowetr 10 Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU BEGIN ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIP MENT please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer s web site to obtain assistance from the Customer Support Department or when contacting an authorized service dealer Model Number Serial Number OTROV BILT TROVBIL LLC www troybilt com CLEVELAND OH 44136 330 558 7220 866 840 6483 Customer Support Please do MOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experis e Visit www troybilt com for many useful suggestions Click the Customer Support button My Stuff Login Help Products amp Services Search Text optional Search Tips All Products v Search Search by Similar Phrases y Righthow e Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1 866 840 64832. Safety e Assembly e Operation e Adjustments e Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists e Warranty OPERATOR S MANUAL OTROV BILT 21 inch Self Propelled Mulching IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 FORM NO 769 02344 PRINTED IN U S A TROYBILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 1 23 2006 This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Table of Contents Slope GAUGE anime nun 3 Troubleshooting 12 Safe Operation Practices 4 Off Season Storage and Safety Labels
3. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS THIS GUARD IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE IF DAMAGED REPLACE IMMEDIATELY A DANGER AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEAT KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS THE e REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY EE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES e DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUSE e USE EXTRA CAUTION ON a eg GREATER THAN 15 MOW ACROSS NEVER UP AND N NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET LOOK DON ADS BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BA 13 14 Ref PartNo Description Ref PartNo Description 1 687 02193 Height Adj Assembly LH 715 0221 687 02194 Height Adj Assembly RH 710 0216 Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 75 eoar Tensmisson 2s 10 0590 TT Screw 14 2075 70 0444 Sleeve Spaceraso tong 24 7800270 Bel Waster 5 7250028 Fronteate Jas riores TT suew mes T0065 Fange Look nu a816 26 7200012 ramo E 27 E 28 E E 29 2 El 7 732 0708 738 0507B Shoulder Screw 500 Dia x 434 741 0604A Sleeve Bearing 734 04127 Rear Wheel 12 x 2 125 748 0355 Bearing Support 787 01298 Front Height Adj Plate RH NN 687 02040A Pivot Arm Assembly LH 787 01299 Front Height Adj Plate LH 687 02192 Handle Bracket RH 2 687 02044 Pivot Plate Assembly 687 02191 Handle Br
4. e The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifica tions warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturers Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury 991 E9119A E YUM Jong SIU Ploy pue 1U IS gt Dulpjing e jo J9UJ09 E 10 J Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes 1sod agua e 10 Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this man ual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS
5. Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage TROYBILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 Phone 1 866 840 6483 1 330 558 7220
6. Troy Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its posses sions and territories Troy Bilt warrants this product against defects in material and workman ship for a period of two 2 years commencing on the date of original purchase and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part accessory or attachment not approved by Troy Bilt for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Normal wear parts include but are not limited to items such as batteries belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates auger spiral rubber and tires HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer i
7. a Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Step 1 Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets b Tighten star knobs securing upper handle to lower handle Make sure that each carriage bolt is seated properly in the handle Locate hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of lower handle a Remove hairpin clip from this hole Using a pair of pliers insert hairpin clip into the other hole on the weld pin Repeat on other side b Insert a carriage bolt from the hardware pack into the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket Secure with one plastic wing nut also included in the hardware pack Repeat on other side The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide a Hold the blade control against upper handle b Pull starter rope out of the engine Release the blade control c Slip starter rope into rope guide d Tighten wing nut Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle Pull cable tie tight around cables and handle and trim excess Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher a Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom b Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame See Step 4 All the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from outside of bag Attach center top of bag from inside of bag 5 Follow
8. according to condition of lawn e If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches mulching is not recommended Use the grass catcher to bag clippings instead Using Grass Catcher You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower 1 Attach grass catcher following instructions in Setup section Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as you run mower Operate mower till grass bag is full 2 Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control handle Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop 3 Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the mower to dispose of the grass clippings Operating Your Lawn Mower WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severely Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower or while performing any adjust ments or repairs on it Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas En gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower points before reassembly WARNING Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and ground aga
9. blade WARNING This blade control is a safety A device Never attempt to bypass its operations Drive Control The drive control is located on the underside of the upper handle and is used to engage the drive Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the drive release it to slow down or stop mower from propelling Mulching Plug The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes Instead of collecting the grass clippings in the grass catcher your mower has the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn Make sure that the rear discharge door is closed and the grass catcher is removed from unit while mulching Figure 1 Cutting Height Adjustment Levers one at each wheel Cutting Height Adjustment Levers One adjustment lever is located at each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height All four levers must be set to the same position to ensure a uniform cut Side Discharge Chute Instead of collecting grass clippings in the bag you may attach the side discharge chute to expel the clippings Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit Gas and Oil Fill Up Refer to engine manual for details 1 Check oil level and add oil if necessary 2 Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual WARNING Use extreme care when A handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely fl
10. entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind Troy Bilt During the period of the warranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale Troy Bilt shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of safety features of the product shall void this warranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY This limited war ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state IMPORTANT Owner must present Original
11. steps below to attach grass catcher a Lift rear discharge door b Place grass catcher on the pivot rod Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher Step 5 WARNING Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher To remove grass catcher or convert to a mulcher if equipped lift rear discharge door on the mower Lift grass catcher up and off of the pivot rod Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower Setu p and Adjustment 6 If coverting to side discharge make sure grass catcher is off unit and rear discharge door is closed a Lift mulching plug on the right side of mower b Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly and lower the side mulching plug See Step 6 NOTE Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time even when you are not mulching CUTTING HEIGHT All wheels must be placed in the same position GRASS CATCHER Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling warning label will be on the outside Adjustments Cutting Height Drive Control A cutting height adjustment lever is located at each The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control wheel Step 7 handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt You will need to adjust the drive control if the mower doe
12. RNING Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during opera tion and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Never operate this machine in bare feet sandals slippery or light weight e g canvas shoes Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under cutting deck Contact with blade can amputate hands and feet A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling release the handle immediately Never pu
13. WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine Children Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children Children are often attracted to mower and mowing activity They do not understand the dangers Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area 3 Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children 4 Use extreme care when approaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower 5 Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler 6 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should read and understand operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent General Operation 1 Read this operator s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before operation Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this ma
14. acket LH 732 0866 Rear Spring Lever 3 732 0706 Front Lever RH 787 01278 21 Deck 10 736 0447 ti 687 02039A Pivot Arm Assembly RH Tzor Fonto To mosesen TT Serena Temo Snap ing _ e7 00056 Hande Bracket Assomby RH rare Gear aT RHFWORA Ge ramona ET 2 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 1 4 3 36 7 8 4 15 16 17 18 19 15 Parts List To order replacement parts call 1 800 648 6776 or visit www troybilt com e gt E a IF 16 Ref Part No Description Ref Part No Description 1 746 04206A Variable Speed Cable 747 0996 731 04150C Rear Baffle 21 Rd 731 05020A Transmission Cover Black V Bett oma Veet az 1 ti 12 3 4 5 6 1 Y Oo E Nm o al Eye Bolt 736 0524B Bell Blade Support 7104205 l 1 1 1 1 1 7 Pazo we ee ries Manson I o hoj o I o laj 20 2 22 23 17 Parts List To order replacement parts call 1 800 648 6776 or visit www troybilt com IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely NOTES NOTES MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR O The limited warranty set forth below is given by
15. ammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severely Always wear safety glasses while operating or maintaining the mower Starting Engine WARNING Be sure no one other than the A operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower Refer to the engine manual for further details 1 Place the fuel valve lever found on the left side of the engine into the ON OPEN position Figure 2 2 Move the choke lever all the way backward into the choke position 3 Standing behind the mower squeeze the blade control against upper handle Figure 2 The choke will now begin to slowly return to the off choke position after activating the blade control Therefore quickly move onto step four below 4 Holding these two handles together firmly grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid continu ous full arm stroke Figure 2 Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle let the rope rewind slowly Repeat until engine cran
16. as cap or add fuel while engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling 10 Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion 11 Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely 12 If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting engine 13 Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame spark or pilot light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances 14 To reduce fire hazard keep mower free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris 15 Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing General Service 1 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees do not mow it Do ll Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts rocks hidden objects or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip Tall grass can hide obstacles Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds Do Not il Do not mow near
17. chine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts 2 This machine is a precision piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times Your unit has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose 3 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the instructions in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine 4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks wire bones toys and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children bystanders helpers and pets at least 75 feet from mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters area 6 10 13 14 o 19 WA
18. door periodically with light oil to prevent rust See Figure 3 e The transmission is pre lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication Follow the accompanying engine manual for engine lubrication instructions Deck Care The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent any build up of grass clippings leaves dirt or other debris If this debris is allowed to accumulate it will result in rust and corrosion 1 Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap 2 Tip mower so that it rests on the housing Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up Hold mower firmly WARNING Never tip the mower more than 90 in any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem 3 Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool Do not spray with water 4 Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground If you had put plastic under the gas cap earlier make sure to remove it now Engine Care A list of key maintenance jobs required for good performance by the mower is given below Follow the accompanying engine manual for detailed list and instructions e Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual e Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions Clean every few hours under extremely dusty condi
19. drop offs ditches or embankments where you could lose your footing or balance Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge Do not mow on wet grass Unstable footing could cause slipping Service Safe Handling Of Gasoline 1 w To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately Use only an approved gasoline container Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel iton the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Check the blade and engine mounting bol
20. e The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 11 Maintain or replace safety labels as necessary 12 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment Safe Operation Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this man ual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine Setup and 9 NOTE Stand behind the mower as if you were going to operate it Your right hand cor responds to the right side of the mower your left hand corresponds to the left side of the mower IMPORTANT DO NOT crimp the cables when lifting the handle up Make sure to route the cables under the lower handle IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower 1 Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles
21. f adjustment Engine oil level low Air flow restricted Carburetor not adjusted properly Spark plug gap too close Carburetor idle mixture adjustment improperly set Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too wide Carburetor improperly adjusted Dirty air cleaner Cutting blade loose or unbalanced Bent cutting blade Wet grass Excessively high grass Dull blade Wheels not positioned correctly Dull blade Belt not installed properly Debris clogging drive operation Damaged or worn belt Engine fails to start Engage blade control Connect wire to spark plug Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Open fuel valve See engine manual Clean adjust gap or replace Clean fuel line Wait a few minutes to restart 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Clear vent Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Referto engine manual Referto engine manual Fill crankcase with proper oil Remove blower housing and clean Referto engine manual Adjust gap to 030 Referto engine manual Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug Referto engine manual Referto engine manual Tighten blade and adapter Balance blade See an authorized service dealer Do not mow when grass is wet wait until later to cut Mow once at a high cuttin
22. f and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog ging the chute The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating 20 Never operate mower without proper trailshield discharge cover grass catcher blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working Never operate mower with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury 21 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 22 Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury 23 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer for assistance Telephone 1 866 840 6483 for the name of your nearest dealer Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury Operation on slopes requires extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area Never remove g
23. g height then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting path Sharpen or replace blade Place all four wheels in same height position Sharpen or replace blade Check belt for proper pulley installation and movement Stop engine disconnect spark plug wire and clean out debris Inspect and replace belt Off Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage 1 Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as describedin When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly the lubrication instructions ventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage 2 We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit Off Season 3 Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instruction Storage i Safety Labels 4 Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting 5 Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY WARNING DO NOT remove safety or any labels from mower for any reason
24. inst engine before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine Figure 4 General Recommendations Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance e The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from warranty operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here We do not recommend Changing of engine governed speed will void the use of pressure engine warranty washers or garden e All adjustments should be checked at least once hose to clean your each season unit These may cause e Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these damage to electric are tight components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability WARNING Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine Lubrication e Lubricate pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil The blade control must operate freely in both directions See Figure 3 e Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil or motor oil If wheels are removed for any reason lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil See Figure 3 e Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the rear discharge
25. ks Let the rope rewind each time slowly Stopping Engine 1 Release blade control to stop the engine and blade 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine WARNING Wait for the blade to stop A completely before doing any work on the mower or to remove the grass catcher Using Your Lawn Mower WARNING Never operate your mower A without either the rear door or the entire grass catcher assembly firmly secured Be sure lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others WARNING If you strike a foreign object A stop the engine Remove wire from the spark plug thoroughly inspect mower for any damage and repair damage before restarting and operating Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an indication of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired Figure 2 1 Once the engine is running squeeze the drive control to propel mower For best results do not cut wet grass and never cut off more than one third of the total length of the grass Using as Mulcher For mulching grass remove the grass catcher from the mower The rear discharge door should be closed e For effective mulching do not cut wet grass e New or thick grass may require a narrower cut Adjust ground speed
26. ll the mower back toward you while you are walking If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these steps a Step back from mower to fully extend your arms b Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing c Pull the mower back slowly no more than half way toward you d Repeat these steps as needed Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not engage the self propelled mechanism on units so equipped while starting engine The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released Never operate the mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your footing release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Walk never run Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives walks or roads If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Shut the engine of
27. n your area check your Yellow Pages or contact Troy Bilt LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 866 840 6483 or 1 330 558 7220 or log on to our Web site at www troybilt com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty C Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer TROV BILT e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy Bilt parts g Transportation charges and service calls No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchant ability of fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identi fied No other express warranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or
28. ration when rotating at high speeds It may cause damage to mower and could break causing personal injury 5 Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked Bottom or with part number faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position Make sure that blade is aligned and seated on blade adapter flanges 6 Place blade bell support on the blade Align notches on the blade bell support with small holes in blade Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque 450 in lbs min 600 in Ibs max To ensure safe operation of your mower periodically check the blade bolt for correct torque Belt Care 1 Remove two shoulder screws securing front drive cover to mower deck See Figure 6 Press inward on sides of front drive cover and release tabs that secure it to the height adjuster brackets Remove drive cover from mower 2 Pull up on the belt keeper wire and pivot it out away from the drive pulley See Figure 6 inset 3 Roll the belt off the transmission pulley Tip mower on its side with the air filter up to access belt from underside of mower Slide belt off of engine pulley and thread through the opening in the belt keeper bracket Then remove the belt from around the blade by remov ing over one end at a time See Figure 7 Maintaining Yo
29. s not propel itself with the drive control WARN l NG a Pull the lever out and away from the mower b Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting engaged or if the mower s wheels hesitate with the drive height control engaged If either of these conditions occur Never operate mower c Release lever towards mower deck rotate the adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten the unless the hooks on cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable Step 8 the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher Loosen Step 8 Operating Your Lawn Mower WARNING The blade control is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck Refer to warning label on the unit Know Your Lawn Mower Mulching Plug Side Discharge Chute Now that you have set up your lawn mower it s important to become acquainted with its controls and features Blade Control The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit Release it to stop engine and
30. tions Refer to engine manual e Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications e Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean to permit proper air circulation Remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area Replacing Rear Flap 1 To remove rear flap cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck See Figure 4 2 Attach the new flap and new rod to deck bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck 10 Blade Care WARNING When removing cutting blade for sharpening or replacement protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up 2 Remove bolt blade bell support blade and blade adapter from the engine crankshaft See Figure 5 3 The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while itis still on the mower When sharpening blade follow original angle of grind Grind cutting edges equally to keep blade balanced 4 Remove blade from the adapter for testing balance Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver to check Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly WARNING An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vib
31. ts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them 5 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip ment is in safe working condition 6 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper opera tion regularly 7 After striking a foreign object stop the engine discon nect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower 8 Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace im mediately with original equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 10 Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engin
32. ur Lawn Mower WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement or when sliding the belt around it protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotat ing at high speeds It may cause damage to mower and could break causing per sonal injury Figure 7 4 Replace with new belt working around blade and up through the belt keeper bracket Make sure belt is firmly seated on engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmis sion pulley Pivot the belt keeper wire back into its operating position and snap into the slot provided Reassemble front drive cover 11 Trouble Shooting For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here contact an authorized service dealer Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skips hesitates at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass lf Equipped Uneven cut Mower will not self propel Blade control disengaged Spark plug wire disconnected Fuel tank empty or stale fuel Fuel valve closed Faulty spark plug Blocked fuel line Engine flooded 1 Spark plug wire loose Blocked fuel line or stale fuel Vent in gas cap plugged Water or dirt in fuel system Dirty air cleaner Carburetor out o
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