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Safetyo Assembly
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* Troubleshooting
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21" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 830
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning: This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany uniiprovedforest=covered,
brush=
coveredor grass=coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkattester meetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
if a sparkattester is used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,in the Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkattester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019,
PRINTEDiN U,S,A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHiO 44136-0019
FORMNO, 769=01541
1/4/2005
This Operator's
Manua_ is an important part of your
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.
new lawn mower, mtwH_ he_p you assemble,
Please read and understand
what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge .......................................................
Safe Operation
Practices ...................................
Setup and Adjustment
.......................................
Operating Your Lawn Mower ..............................
Finding
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4
6
8
Maintaining
Your Lawn Mower .........................
Trouble Shooting ..............................................
Safety Labels ....................................................
Parts List ...........................................................
and Recording
BEFOREYOU START ASSEMBLING
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the
information to the sample model plate providedto the righL
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 and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support
Department or an authorized service dealer_
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the unit to the retailer
first contacting
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any
questions regardingthe controls, operation or maintenanceof
this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the
options below:
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Login to check the status of your questions, modify
your inquiries, or update your personal profile.
2. Phone a Customer Support Representative
at 1(800) 520-5520.
Need local assistance? Click here to find authorized
service centers in your area.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine°
related issues with regards to performance, power-rating,
specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the
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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.
Failureto observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
!
Children
6. Alwayswear safetyglasses or safetygogglesduringoperation andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect
youreyes. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeserious
injury to the eyes.
Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatoris not alert to presence
of children.Childrenare oftenattractedto mowerandmowing
activity.They do not understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.
7. Wearsturdy, rough-soledwork shoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthat coverthe arms and
legs andsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate
this machinein bare feet,sandals, slipperyor lightweight
(e.g. canvas)shoes.
8. Do not put hands or feet near rotatingparts or undercutting
deck. Contactwithblade can amputatehands andfeet.
1. Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea andunderwatchful
careof a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Be alert andturn moweroff if a childentersthe area.
3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,look behindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecare when approachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees, or otherobjectsthat may obscure
yourvisionof a childwho may run into the mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hot or runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfrom a hot muffler.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercan causeblade
contactor thrownobject injuries.
10. Manyinjuriesoccur asa resultof the mowerbeing pulled
overthe foot duringa fall causedby slipping or tripping.
Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; releasethe
handle immediately.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsoldto operatea power
mower.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructions
andsafetyrulesin this
manualandshouldbe trainedandsupervisedbya parent.
General
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
11. Neverpullthe mowerback towardyou whileyou are
walking.If you mustback the mowerawayfrom a wall or
obstructionfirst look down andbehind to avoid trippingand
thenfollow thesesteps:
a. Stepback from mowerto fully extendyour arms.
Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanual carefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingto assemblethis machine.Read,understand,
andfollow all instructionson the machineandin the
manual(s) beforeoperation.Be completelyfamiliarwith
the controls andthe proper use of this machinebefore
operatingit.Keepthis manualin a safe place forfuture
and regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. This machineis a precision pieceof powerequipment,
not a plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunit has been designedto performonejob: to
mow grass.Do not use itfor any otherpurpose.
b. Be sureyou arewell balancedwithsure footing.
c. Pullthe mowerback slowly,no morethan half way
towardyou.
d. Repeatthese stepsas needed.
12. Do not operatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholor drugs.
13. Do not engage the self-propelledmechanismon units so
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14. The bladecontrol handleis a safetydevice.Neverattempt
to bypassits operation.Doing so makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmay resultinpersonal injurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrol handle
mustoperate easilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returnto the disengagedpositionwhen released.
3. Neverallowchildren under 14yearsold to operatethis
machine.Children 14yearsold and overshould readand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
be trainedand supervisedbya parent.Only responsible
individualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe
operationshould be allowedto use this machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to
be used. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys and
otherforeignobjectswhichcould betripped overor picked
up and thrownby the blade.Thrownobjectscan cause
seriouspersonalinjury.Plan yourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also, avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wall or obstructionwhich may causedischargedmaterial
to ricochet backtoward the operator.
and follow the warnings
and i..struction2
,
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un_nusmanuau
17. Stopthe bladewhen crossinggraveldrives,walks or roads.
18. If the equipmentshouldstart to vibrateabnormally,stop the
engine andcheck immediatelyforthe cause.Vibrationis
5. Tohelp avoid bladecontact or a thrown objectinjury,
stay inoperatorzone behindhandles andkeepchildren,
bystanders,helpersand pets at least 75 feet from mower
._ generallya _arning of !rouble.. .......
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compete
stop beforeremovng the grasscatcheror unc og
.
glng the chute
whileit is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
and on the machine,
.....
15. Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass. Alwaysbe sure of
yourfooting. A slip and fallcan causeseriouspersonal
injury.If you feel you are losingyour footing,releasethe
bladecontrol handle immediatelyandthe bladewill stop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16. Mow only indaylightor good artificial light. Walk,never run.
area.
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The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after
the engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the bodyin
the blade area untilyou are surethe blade has stopped
rotating.
7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources
of ignition.
20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge
cover, grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle or othersafety
protectivedevices in place andworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto do so,can
resultin personalinjury.
21. Mufflerandengine becomehot and can causea burn.Do
not touch.
9. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whileengine is hot or
running. Allow engineto cool at least two minutesbefore
refueling.
10. Neverover fill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan _ inch
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein the area.
belowbottom of filler neckto providefor fuel expansion.
11. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
12. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engineand equipment.
Moveunit to anotherarea.Wait 5 minutesbeforestarting
engine.
13. Neverstore the machineor fuel containernear an open
flame,spark or pilot light as on a water heater,space
heater, furnace ,clothesdryeror othergas appliances.
22. Onlyuse parts and accessoriesmadefor this machineby
manufacturer.Failureto do so can result inpersonalinjury.
23. If situationsoccurwhichare not coveredin this manual,
use careand goodjudgment. Contactyour dealerfor
assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310forthe name of your
nearestdealer.
14. Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass, leaves,
or otherdebrisbuild-up.Clean up oil or fuel spillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15. Allow a mowerto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
SJope Operation
Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto slip andfallaccidentswhich
can resultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopes requiresextra
caution.Ifyou feel uneasyon a slope,do not mow it.Foryour
safety,use the slopegaugeincludedas part of this manualto
measureslopes beforeoperatingthis unit on a slopedor hilly
area.If the slope is greaterthan 15 degrees,do not mowit.
General Service:
1. Neverrun an engineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplug wire andgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingbolts atfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent, cracked,worn) Replacebladewiththe
originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.EM.) bladeonly,listed
inthis manual."Useof parts whichdo not meetthe original
equipmentspecificationsmay leadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesare sharp andcan cut.Wrap the bladeor wear
gloves,anduse extracautionwhen servicingthem.
5. Keepall nuts,bolts, andscrewstight to be surethe equipment is in safeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper operation regularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stop the engine,disconnectthe spark plugwire andgroundagainstthe engine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor any damage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
Do:
1. Mow acrossthe face of slopes;neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhen changingdirectionon
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts, rocks,hidden objects,or bumpswhich
can causeyou to slip or trip.Tall grasscan hide obstacles.
3. Alwaysbe sure of yourfooting.A slip andfall can cause
seriouspersonalinjury.If you feel you are losingyour
balance,releasethe blade controlhandle immediately,and
the blade will stop rotatingwithin 3 seconds.
Do Not:
1. Do not mownear drop-offs, ditchesor embankments,you
could loseyour footing or balance.
2. Do not mowslopes greaterthan 15degrees as shownon
the slope gauge.
3. Do not mowon wetgrass. Unstablefooting could cause
slipping.
Service
8. Neverattempt to makea wheel or cutting height adjustment
whilethe engineis running.
Safe Handling Of Gaso%e:
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,and trail
shieldare subjectto wear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingparts or allow objectsto be thrown.For safety
protection,frequentlycheck componentsand replaceimmediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.EM.)
parts only,listed in this manual."Use of partswhich do
not meetthe original equipmentspecificationsmaylead to
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10. Donot changethe engine governorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operating
speedof the engine.
11. Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary'.
1. To avoid personalinjury or propertydamage useextreme
care in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthe vapors are explosive.Serious personalinjury can
occurwhen gasolineis spilledon yourself or your clothes
which can ignite.
2. Washyour skinand changeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle or on a truckor trailer
bedwith a plasticliner.Alwaysplace containerson the
groundawayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or trailer
andrefuel it on the ground. Ifthis is not possible,then refuel
such equipmenton a trailer witha portablecontainer,rather
than from a gasoline dispensernozzle.
12. Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper
disposalof fluidsand materialscan harmthe environment.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rim of the fuel tank or
container openingat all times until fuelingis complete.Do
not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.
5
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This SymbQU
points
ua! before attempting to
resuU
t in personaUinjury_
::When you see th s
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,EED MTSWARNmN
Responsibility
Restd_tthe use
of this powermachine
to persons who read
understand
1. Removegrasscatcherand anypackingmaterial
which maybe betweenupper and lowerhandles.
a. Removehandknobs from handlebracketsand
pull up and backon upperhandleas shown in
Figure1.Make certainthe lowerhandb is seated
securelyintothe handb mountingbrackets,
b. Tighten handknobs securingupperhandb to
lowerhandb. Makesure thateach carriagebolt is
seatedproperlyin the handb.
2. Replaceand tighten hand knobsremovedearlbr
securinglowerhandb to handlebrackets,SeeFigure
2.
3. The ropeguide is attachedto the right sideof the
upperhandb. Loosenthe wingnut whichsecuresthe
rope guide,See Figure3.
NOTE: Stand behind
a. Holdthe bladecontrol againstupperhandle.
Figure 1
Ihe moweras if you
Jveregoing to operate
it, Your right hand coresponds to the right
side of the mower; your
left hand corresponds
to the left side d the
mower.
b. Pull starterrope outof the engine,Releasethe
bladecontrol.
c. Slip starterrope intorope guide,Tightenwingnut,
4. Attachcanes to the lowerhandb with the cane ties
alreadyon the lowerhandle.Insertpegson cane ties
intothe hobs on the lowerhandle.Pull cane ties tight
and cut off the extra,
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5, Followstepsbelowto attachgrasscatcher:
.........
a. Lift reardischargedoorand removemulching
baffle.
NOTE: Forshipping
purposesyour mower
is set with the wheels
b, Placegrasscatcheron the pivot rod,Let go
of dischargedoor so that it restson the grass
catcher,See Figure4.
in a lowcutting
height position, For
best results raise the
WARNING: Never operate mower
unless the hooks on the grass
catcher are firmly seated in the
slots on the handle bracket as°
cutting position until il
is determinedwhich
height is best for your
lawn. See Step 8 for
details.
semblies, and the rear discharge
door rests firmly against top of
the grass catcher.
Figure 2
IMPORTANT
DO NOT crimp the
cables when lifting the
handle up.
IMPORTANT
This unit is shipped
without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Fill
up gasoline and oil
manual BEFORE
operating your mower.
Figure 3
Figure 4
6
6 Followsteps belowto install the mulchingbaffle:
a Lift the rear dischargedoor and lift the grass
catcherup and off of the pivot rod,if installed
b Insertthemulchingbaffleas shown in Figure5
and releasethe reardischargedoor
7 To convertto sidedischarge,makesure grasscatcher
is off the unit and rear dischargedoor is closed
a On theside of the mower,lift the mulchingplug
b Slidetwo hooksof side-dischargechute under
hingepin on mulchingplug assembly Lowerside
mulchingplug See Figure6 Do notremovethe
side mulchingplugat any time,evenwhenyouare
notmulching
8 The cuttingheightadiustmentleveris locatedabove
the rear bft wheel See Figure7
a Pullthe leverout and awayfromthe mower
Figure 5
b Movethe leverforwardor backfor desiredcutting
height
c
For rough or uneven
Rebase levertowardsmowerdeck
9 The adiustmentwheelis locatedin the drivecontrol
handlehousingand is usedto tightenor loosenthe
drive belt Youwill haveto adiustthe drivecontrolif
any of the followinghappens:
a The mowerdoesnot propelitselfwith the drive
controlengaged
b The mower'sdrive wheelshesitatewith thedrive
controlengaged
If eitherof these conditionsoccur,rotatethe adiustment
wheelclockwiseto tightenthe cabb and counter-clocb
wise to loosenthe cabb to adjustthe drivecontrol See
Figure8
Figure 6
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Never operate mower
unless the hooks on
the grass Catcher are
firmly seated in the
\
Figure 8
Figure 7
7
f rmly against top of
the grass catcher,
Recoil
Control
Electric Start
Ignition Switcht
__
Height LAedjeustment
Fill
Gasoline FiII
WARNING
The blade control
mechanism 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. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
Figure 9
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, get aquainted with its controls and features=
These are described below and illustrated on this
page= This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential=
Blade
TM
Gas Cap (if Equipped}
This unit may be equipped with a FreshStart TM continuous fuel preserver gas cap which automatically
drips continuous fuel preserver into your fuel tank for
up to six months depending on conditions, such as
temperature, usage patterns, fuel type and blend= To
activate the gas cap, follow the instructions below:
1, Snap the fuel preserver cartridge that comes with your
unit into the fuel cap,
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 blade=
2, Peel off the white tab from the cartridge,
3, Twist the FreshStart TM cap onto the fuel tank,
When you visually see that the fueI preserver cartridge is empty, replacement cartridges are available
through your local Troy-Bilt service dealer=
WARNING:This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Gas and Oi_ Fill-Up
1, Check oil level and add oil if necessary, Follow engine
manual for this, See Figure 9 above for location of the
oil fill
Drive Contro_
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
The drive control is Iocated on the upper handIe=
Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive
system= Release it to disengage the drive system=
Release the drive controI to slow down when approaching an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping=
See Figure 9=
ignition.
Cutting
Keep hands and feet
_way from the chute
tea on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
FreshStart
Height
Adjustment
2, Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual See Figure 9 above for location of
gas fill
Lever
WARNING:Use extreme care when han-
The cutting height adjustment lever is located
above the left rear wheeI. To adjust the cutting
height, refer to the Adjustment Section on page 7=
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
Recoi_ Starter
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
The recoiI starter is attached to the right upper
handle= Stand behind the unit and puII the recoil
starter rope to start the unit=
E_ectric
Start Ignition
Switch
(if
Electric
equipped)
If your mower is equipped with an electric starter,
the ignition switch is located on the left side of the
handle panel= It is used only for the electric starter=
Start Units
Only
Charge battery for 16 hours before initial use= Follow
instructions on page 11 in Maintenance section=
8
adjustments or repairs on it.
Starting
Engine
the operator is standing near the lawn
ARNING: Be sure no one other than
mower while starting engine or operato
ing 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
awayfrom any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
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Figure 10
WARNING:If you strike a foreign
object, 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 isan indication of damage. The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired.
1, Pushprimerthreetimes,Wait abouttwo seconds
betweeneachpush, See Figure10,Intemperature
around55° F or below,primefive times,Do not prime
to restarta warmengine,
2, Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe blade control
againstupper handle,See Figure10,
3, Recoil Start: Grasprecoilstarterhandleand pull
ropeout with a rapid,continuous,full arm stroke,See
Figure2, Keepinga firm grip on the starterhandle,let
1, Oncethe engineis running,squeezethe drive
the rope rewindslowly,Repeatuntilengine cranks,Let
controlagainstthe upperhandleto propelmower,
the rope rewindeachtime slowly,
2, For bestresults,do notcut wet grass,
Electric Start: Turnignitionkey tothe rightto start
3, Fora healthierlawn, nevercut off morethanonethe engine,Releasethe key after theenginestarts,
thirdof the total lengthof the grass,
Stopping
Engine
Using
1, Releasebladecontrol to stopthe engine and blade,
y
can result
being thrown into
the eyes Which can
damage your eyes
;
severe!y. Nways wear
safety glasses while
iioperating the mower,
as Muncher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grass catcherfrom the
mower,The rear dischargedoor shouldbe closed,
2, Disconnectsparkplug wire fromspark plug and
groundagainstthe engine,
1, Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wet grass,
2, New or thickgrass may requirea narrowercut,
Adiustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn,
WARNING:Wait for the blade to stop
completely before doing any work
on the mower or to remove the grass
catcher.
Using
Your
Lawn
3, If thegrass has beenallowedto growin excessof
4 inches,mulchingis not recommended,Usethe
grasscatcherto bag clippingsinstead,
Using
Mower
Grass
Catcher
Youcan usethe grass catcherto collectclippingswhile
youare operatingthe mower,
WARNING: Never operate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
1, Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page
7,Grassclippingswill automaticallycollect in bag as
yourun mower,Operatemowertill grass bag is full,
2, Stopenginecompletelyby releasingthe blade
control Makesure that the unit hascometo a
completestop,
Be surelawnis clear of stones,sticks,wire,or other
obiectswhich coulddamagelawnmoweror engine,
Suchobiectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionand causeserious personaliniuryto the
operatorand others,
3, Lift dischargedoorand pull grass bagup and away
from the mowerto disposeof the grass clippings,
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-_ngineor operating
_ower. Never tun
engine !ndoors 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 mov ng
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Lubrication
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1, Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least
oncea seasonwith lightoil The bladecontrol must
operatefreely in both directions,See Figurell,
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LuDrlca[e-[nose
pc nts before
reassembI'y=
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2, Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil).
If wheelsare removedfor
any
.
.
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axleand innersurface
of the wheelwith hghtoff,See Figure11,
........
3, Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear
dischargedoor and side mulchplug periodicallywith
lightoil to preventrust,See Figure11,
4, Thetransmissionis pro=lubricatedand sealedat the
factoryand does notrequirelubrication,
5, Followthe accompanyingenginemanualfor lubricationscheduleand instructionfor engine lubrication,
Deck
Care
1, Disconnectspark plug wire,Draingasolinefrom lawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap,
2, Tip mowerso that it restson the housing,Keepthe
sidewith the air cleanerfacing up,Hold mowerfirmly,
..........
..............
WARNING:Never tip the mower more
than 90 degrees in any directions and
do not leavethe mower tipped for any
length of time. Oil can drain intothe
upper part of the engine causing a
starting problem.
3, Scrapeand clean the undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool Do notspraywith water,
4, Putthe mowerback on its wheelson the ground,If
you hadput plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now,
Figure 12
Io not reCommend
Engine
Care
1, Maintainoil levelas instructedin enginemanual,
General
Recommendations
1, Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
any maintenance,
2, Serviceair cleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions,Cleaneveryfew hoursunderextremely
dustyconditions,Referto engine manual
2, Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoes notcover
itemsthat havebeensubjectedto operatorabuse
or negfigence,Toreceivefull valuefrom warranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras
instructedhere,
3, Cleansparkplug and reset thegap oncea season,
Checkengine manualfor correctplugtype and gap
specifications,
4, Cleanengineregularlywith a cloth or brush, Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea) cleanto permit
properair circulation,Removeall grass,dirt and
combustibledebrisfrom mufflerarea,
3, Changingofengine=governed
speedwill void
enginewarranty,
4, All adiustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason,
5, Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight,
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disconnect spark plug, and ground
ARNING:Always stop engine,
against engine before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
maintenance on your machine.
Replacing
Rear Flap
1, Toreplacerearflap, lift up rear door,
2, Removetwo self=tappingscrewswhichsecure rear
flapto thedeck, See Figure12,
3, Replacewith newflapand secureto deckwith the two
self=tappingscrewsremovedearlier,
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Replacing
Battery
(Electric Start Units
f
--
Removethe batterypack from the handlepanelfor
replacementonly.
Do notseparatethe batteriesfor any
Only)
reason.Disposeof batterbs properly.
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WARNING:Batteries contain sulfuric
acid whichmay cause burns. Do not
short circuit or mutilate batteries in any
way.Do not put batteries in fire as these
may buret or release toxic materials.
+ Terminal ......:::::.........
a
The positivebad on the wire harnesshasthe smalbr
connector.Connectthe positivebad to the positiveside
of the batterypack,thenconnectthe negativeside.
Figure 13
NOTE:Whenreplacingbatterypackin handb panel,battery packmust be positionedwith the positiveterminalto
the rightside and the negativeterminalto the left side of
panel See Figure13.Replacingbatterypack incorrectly
will causeserious damage,
Charging
Battery
WARNING:The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material; handle
with care and keep away from children.
Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate
or incineratethe battery. Explosive
gases could be vented during charging
or discharging. Use in a well ventilated
area,away from sources of ignition.
Figure 14
1. Removethe protectivecap fromthe end of the battery
packbad. Alwaysplug chargerbad intobatterypack
bad first, and then insert batterychargerplug into120
volt standardhouseholdoutlet.Followthis order of
action everytime you chargethe battery.
_Use only the battery
2. Chargebatteryfor 16 hoursbeforeinitialuse. Do not
charge longer than 20 hours.
3. After charging,disconnectbatterychargerplug from
householdoutbt first, then disconnectchargerbad
from batterypack bad.
WARNING: Do not remove the battery
pack from the handle panel for any
reason other than replacement.
mnqine Fuse (EJectric Start Units Only)
The unit is equippedwith an in=linefuse. If the unit fails to
start, checkthe fuse insidethe batterycover by pushing
in and turningtheend ofthe fuse holder counter=clock=
wise and removingfrom the batterycover.See Figure
14.Replacewith standardautomotive7=1/2ampfuse.
Reinsertintobatterycoverby pushingfuse holder in and
turningclockwise.
"
Figure 15
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B_ade Care
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blade for sharpening or replacement,
WARNING:
Whenremovingcutting
protect your handswith a pair of
heavy gbves or use a heavy rag to
hold blade,
1. Disconnectspark
plug 'direfrom sparkplug.Turn
moweron its sidemakingsurethat
the air filterand
thecarburetor
areup,
2. Removebolt, bladebell support,blade,and blade
adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft.See Figure15.
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When removing
ii the cutting blade
_for sharpen ng Or
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when sliding the belt
replacement or
around it, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy glOVes
or use a heavy rag to
he d the bade.
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To ensuresafe operationof your mower,periodically
checkthe bladebolt for correcttorque,
Be_t Care
1, Disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit against
the engine,
2, Drainthe fueltank or placea pieceof plasticbeneath
the capto preventgasolineleakage,
Maintaining
3, Tip moweron its side(air cleanersideof engine up),
4, Removeblade,blade adapter,and relatedhardware
as instructedin BladeCareon Page 11,
5, Loosenself-tappingscrewthat securesdeck baffle to
the deck,See Figure8,
Figure 8
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6, Workingfrom the rear of the mower,carefullyremove
beltfrom transmissionpulley,
7, Oncebelt is off transmissionpulley,pushdownon
deck baffleto access enginepulleyandslide belt off
this pulleyand out from underdeck,See Figure9,
8, Replacewith newbelt, workingit betweenthedeck
and baffle,firstaroundthe transmissionpulleyand
thenthe enginepulley,
NOTE: Makecertainthat beltis seatedcorrectlyand
that it is ridingsmoothlyon the enginepulleyand is not
pinchedbetweenthe lowerand upperpulleyhalves,
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9, Tightenself-tappingscrewsecuringdeck baffle
loosenedearlier,
An unbalanced blade
wil! cause excessive
vibration when rotat-
Figure 9
NOTE:Whenremovingthe blade,bladeadpter,etc,, be
carefulnot to removeor lose partsaboveit associated
with the enginepulley,
ing at high speeds, it
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing personal injury.
3, The bladecan be sharpenedwith a file or on a
grindingwheel Do notattemptto sharpenthe blade
whileit is still on the mower,When sharpeningblade,
followoriginalangle of grind,Grindcuttingedges
equallyto keepbladebalanced,
10,Replaceblade,blade adapter,and associated
hardware,Followinstructionsin BladeCaresection
for properassembly,
4, Removebladefrom the adapterfor testingbalance,
Balancethe bladeon a roundshaft screwdriverto
All batteries discharge
during storage, Recharge battery every
two months and before
returning to service.
check, Removemetalfrom the heavyside untilit
balancesevenly,
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11,Tip mowerbackonto its wheelsand removepieceof
plasticfrom undergas cap(if applicable),
OffoSeason
Storage
The followingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyour lawn
mowerfor storage,
1, Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin
the lubricationinstructions,
2, Wedo not recommendthe use of a pressurewasher
or garden hoseto cleanyourunit,
3, Referto engine manualforcorrectengine
storageinstructions,
will cause excessive vibration when
ARNING:An unbalanced blade
rotating at high speeds. It may cause
damage to mower,and could break
causing personalinjury.
4, Coat mower'scuttingbladewith chassis greaseto
preventrusting,
5, Lubricatethe enginecrankshaftand the inner
surfaceof the bladeadapterwith lightoil, Slidethe
bladeadapterontotheengine crankshaft,Placethe
bladeon the adaptersuchthat theside of the blade
marked"Bottom"(or with partnumber)facesthe
groundwhenthe moweris in the operatingposition,
Makesurethat bladeis alignedand seatedon blade
adapterflanges,
6, Placeblade bellsupport on the blade,Align notches
on the blade bell supportwith small holesin blade,
Replacehexboltand tightenhex boltto torque:450
in, Ibs,rain,,600 in, Ibs, max,
5, Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea,Do not storenext to
corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer,
When storinganytype of powerequipmentin a poorly
ventilatedor metalstorageshed, careshouldbe takento
rust-proofthe equipment,Usinga lightoil or silicone,coat
the equipment,especiallycablesand all movingpartsof
yourlawnmowerbeforestorage,
Battery
(If equipped)
The batterymust be storedwith a full charge,A dis_
chargedbatterywill freeze,
12
Notes
Mower
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Problem
Cause
EnginefaiUsto start
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BladecontroEdisengaged,
spa[k Plugwire disconneCte&
Remedy
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!. EngageNadeeontrol,
2: connect wire to Sparkpiug:
3. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline.
ble
Shooting
8. Replacefuse followinginstructions
on page 11.
Engine runs erratic
1. Sparkplug wireloose.
1. Connectandtighten spark
plugwire.
2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel
2. Cleanfuel line; fill tankwith clean,
fresh gasoline.
3. Ventin gas cap plugged.
3. Clearvent.
4. Wateror dirt in fuel system.
4. Drainfuel tank.Refill with
fresh fuel.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Referto enginemanual.
6. Carburetorout of adjustment.
6. Referto enginemanual
For repairs beyond
the minor adjustments listed here,
eentact an authorized
serviee dealer,
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Eng ne overheats
1. Engineoil levellow.
I. Fill crankcasewith properoil
2. Air flow restricted.
2. Removeblowerhousng
and clean.
3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly.
3. Referto enginemanual.
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Occasional skips
(hesitates) at
high speed
1. Sparkplug gap tooclose.
1. Adjust gap to .030".
2. Carburetoridle mixtureadjustment
2. Referto enginemanual
improperly
set.
2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted.
3. Referto enginemanual
Excessive
Vibration
Mower will not
1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced.
1. Tightenblade and adapter.
Balanceblade.
2. Bentcuttingblade.
2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.
1, Wetgrass.
mulch grass
2. Excessivelyhighgrass.
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3. Dullblade.
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Uneven cut
1. Dull blade.
3. Damagedor worn belt.
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2. Mow onceat a high cuttingheight,
then mowagain at desiredheight
or makea narrowercuttingpath.
3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
1. Sharpenor replaceblade.
wire and cleanout debris.
DONOTtemeve safety
(or any) labels frem
mewer fet any reasen,
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Q
Shown For Reference
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Shown For Reference
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1
618-04229
TransmissionAssembly
17 687-02134
RearBracketAssembly
2
710-04223
Screw,M6 x 1,0
18 687-02148
HandleBracketAssembly- RH
3
715-0221
DowelPin
19 687-02149
HandleBracketAssembly- LH
4
717-04184
SpurGear,14T-LH
20 710-0599
TT Screw,1/4-20x ,500
5
717-04192
SpurGear,14T-RH
21 71b0431
Range LockNut, 3/8q6
6
732-0611
ExtensionSpring,,38OD x 3,6
22 714-0174
CotterPin
7
736-0414
FlatWasher,,570x 1,120x ,062
23 720-0223
Grip
8
741-0710
SleeveBearing,,502 x ,627x 1,00
24 732-04261
SpringLever
9
748-04073
TransmissionBearingSupport
25 73b04271
ExtensionSpring,,500 ID x 6,85Lg
Clip Spacer
26 741-04136
Split Hex FlangeBearing
11 754-04078A WBelt,3Lx35,5
27 750-04305
Spacer
12 7867551A
WheeIDustCover
28 787-01235
CrossBracket
13 787-01262
TransmissionCableBracket
29 787-01251
StopBracket
14 634-04207
RearWheel
30 736-0504
WaveWasher,,510x ,750x ,017
15 734-04033
FrontWheel
31 731-05237
SpringBracketCover
16 687-02133
FrontBracketAssembly
10 750-04317
16
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1
721-04107 Oil Seal
14 721-04110 O-Ring
2
741-04106 PlasticBushing
15 726-04043
PushNut,3/8 [D x 3/40D
3
707-04409 Shift Fork
16 731-04883
LowerHousing
4
707-04540 TransmissionBracket
17 731-05099
UpperHousing
5
710-04329 Screw,,1590Dx,610
18 731-05100 ClutchLever
6
710-04374 Hex Screw,,159OD x,43
19 732-04278 CompressionSpring,,5251Dx,588
7
711-04386 OutputShaft
20 736-0105
BellWasher,,375x ,870x ,063
8
711-04394 [nputShaft
21 736-04170
FlatWasher,,508[D x 1,00OD
712-0411
Hex Lock Nut,5/16-24
22 736-04178
Felt SIottedWasher
9
10 715-0129
SpirolPin
23 736-0572
FlatWasher,,510x 1,00x ,060
11 715-04030 DowelPin
24 736-0864
ThrustWasher,,375x ,812x ,060
12 717-04194 PlasticGear,28T
25 741-04116
Ball Bearing
13 756-04151 Pulley,3,360D
17
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1
747_1161A BladeControl
2
746_04195 DriveCable
39 736_0463
FlatWasher,,25 x ,630x ,0515
3
746_1130
ControlCable
40 736_0513
SpringWasher,,890x 1,70x ,048
4
710_1667
Screw,#10_16x ,625
41 736_0514
FlatWasher,,885 x 1,850x ,060
5
731-0620
DriveControl Lever
42 736-0524B Blade BelISupport
6
731q057
UpperControICover
43 742_0741
21"MulchingBlade
7
731q058
LowerControlCov'er
44 748_0358
EngineSpacer
8
731_1059
MountingCap
45 748-0376C BladeAdapter
9
710q174
CarriageBolt, 5/16_18x 2,0
46 756_04156 LowerEnginePulley
10 710-1205
EyeBolt
47 756_04157 UpperEnginePulley
11 720-0279
WingNut
48 787-01224
FrontDeckBaffle
12 720_0284
HandleKnob
49 736_0270
Bell Washer,,265 x ,75x ,062
13 725_0157
CableTie
50 687-02055
MulchingBaffle
14 736_0451
SaddleWasher,,320 x ,93 x ,060
51 17032A
DeflectorChuteAdapter
15 749_04202 LowerHandle
52 732q014
TorsionSpring
16 749-04209
53 747_0710
HingePin
17 787_01213 21"Deck
UpperHandle
54 731-04177
Side DischargeChute
18 647_04048 GrassCatcherFrame
55 725_1442t
ElectricStarterHarnessAssembly
19 664_04042 GrassCatcher
56 710_01111 Screw,1/4_20x 1,25
20 731_05017 RearDoor
57 710_01361 Screw,1/4_20x 1,75
21 710_0260A CarriageBolt, 5/16_18x,62
58 710_09691 Screw,#12_16x 1,00
22 710q241
Screw,1/4_15x 1,00
59 710_12501 CurvedCarriageBolt, 5/16x 1,5
23 710_0599
TT Screw,1/4_20x ,500
60 712_0324t
Hex Lock Nut, 1/4_20
24 710_0653
TT Screw,1/4_20x ,375
61 712-30061
Hex Nut, 1/4-20
25 710_0654A Screw,3/8_16x 1,00
62 712_30101 Hex Nut,5/16_18
26 710_0703
CarriageScrew,1/4_20x ,75
63 725_02981 7,5Amp Fuse
710q044
Screw,3/8_24x 1,50
64 725_0873t
28 710q802
Screw,1/4_20x 2,00
65 725_12061 Plug
27
66 725_12761 12 VoltBattery
30 711_0993
67 725_1428t
Fuse Holder
31 712_04064 FlangeLockNut, 1/4_20
68 725q5381
Ext Harness
32 712_3004A FlangeLockNut, 5/16-18
69 731_0891A1-UpperBatteryTray
33 712_3027
70 736_02421 Bell Washer,,340 x ,872x ,060
FlangeLockNut, 1/4_20
34 731_05154 DeckBaffle
71 736_02701 Bell Washer,,265 x ,75x ,062
35 731_05157 Mulch Rug
72 782_9012t
LowerBatteryTray
73 725_0727t
BatteryCharger(Not Shown)
74 735-0226
RubberGromet
36
731_05185 Trailshield
37 732_04264 DoorTorsionSpring- RR
machine, use Factory
Approved Parts.
V-BELTS are specially
designed to engage
and disengage safely.
A substitute non OEMI
KeySwitch
29 711_04374 DoorPivot Rod
BeltGuard Pin
parts, centact 1,800,
e48L6776or visit www.
V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging
completely.
t If equipped
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MANUFACTURER'S
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR
®
The limitedwarrantyset forth belowis givenbyTroy=BiltLLCwith respect
to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses=
sionsand territories.
"Troy=Bilt"warrantsthis productagainstdefects in materialand workman=
shipfor a periodof two (2) years commencingon thedate of original
purchaseand will, at its option,repair or replace,freeof charge,any part
foundto be defectivein materialsor workmanship.This limitedwarranty
shallonly applyif this producthasbeen operatedand maintainedin
accordancewith the Operator'sManualfurnishedwith the product,and
has notbeen subiectto misuse,abuse,commerdaluse, neglect,accident,
impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft, fire, water,or damage
becauseof other perilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromthe
installationor use ofany part, accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby
Troy=Biltfor use with theproduct(s)coveredby this manualwill voidyour
warrantyas to any resultingdamage.
Normalwearparts are warrantedto be free fromdefects in materialand
workmanshipfor a period of thirty (30) days from thedate of purchase.
Normalwearparts include,butare notlimitedto itemssuch as: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grass bags,rider deck wheels,seats,snow
throwerskid shoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberand tires.
NOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH
PROOF OF PURCHASE,through your local authorized service
dealer, To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages,
or contact Troy=BiltLLC at RO, Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136=
0019, or can 1=800=520=5520
or 1=330=558=7220,
or log on to our
Web site at www,troybilt,com,
This limitedwarrantydoesnot providecoveragein the followingcases:
a.
b.
c.
d.
The engineor componentparts thereof.These itemsmay
carry a separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicable
manufacturer'swarrantyfor termsand conditions.
Log splitterpumps,valves,and cylindershavea separateone
yearwarranty.
Routinemaintenanceitemssuch as lubricants,filters, blade
sharpening,tune=ups,brakeadiustments,clutch adiustments,
deck adiustments,and normaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinish
due to use or exposure.
Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthanan authorizedservice
dealer.
Troy-Bilt
LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
e.
f.
g.
Troy=Biltdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssold or
exportedoutsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand
territories,exceptthosesold throughTroy=Bilt'sauthorized
channelsof exportdistribution.
Replacementpartsthat are notgenuineTroy=Biltparts.
Transportationchargesand servicecalls.
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 identified. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as
mentioned above, given by any person or 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 incidentalor consequential loss or damage including,without
limitation, expenses incurred
for substitute orreplacement lawn care
services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted
product.
Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitationof inddentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlong an impliedwarranty
lasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmay notapplyto you.
In no eventshall recoveryof any kind be greaterthanthe amountof the
purchasepriceof the productsold. Alteration of safety features of the
product shall void this warranty. Youassumethe risk and liability for
loss,damage,or iniuryto youand yourpropertyand/or to others and their
propertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto use the product.
This limitedwarrantyshall notextendto anyoneotherthanthe original
purchaseror to the personfor whom it was purchasedas a gift.
HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THiS WARRANTY:This limitedwarrantygh,'esyouspecificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveother rights
which vary from stateto state,
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain
warrantycoverage,
OHIO 44136-0019;
Phone: 1-800-520-5520,
1-330-558-7220
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