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Safety o Assembly
o Operation
oTips & Techniques o Maintenance
* Troubleshooting
o Parts Lists oWarranty
®
21" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 440
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush=
coveredor grass=coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio 44136=0019,
PRINTEDiN U,S,A
Troy-Bilt
LLC, P.O. BOX 381131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44138-0019
Phone: 1(888} 840-8483, 1-330-558-7220
FORMNO, 769=02166
10/2005
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 ..............................
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4
6
8
Maintaining
Your Lawn Mower .........................
Trouble Shooting ..............................................
Off-Season
Storage and Safety Labe{s ..........
Parts List ...........................................................
Warranty
Finding
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.
purchased,
without
Back Cover
Model Number
Modem Number
Customer
PIease do NOTreturn
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Serial
Number
0 TRDV BILT
TROY-B
LTLLc
P. O. BOX 361131
www.troybiit.com
CLEVELAND,ON44136
338=558=7228
Support
the unit to the retai{er
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 expert& Choose from the
options below:
from
Customer
which
it was
Support.
Click here to search our knowledge base°
Search by product, keyword, or phrase.
1_Visit troybHt.com
for many useful suggestions. Click on
Customer Support button and you will get the four options
reproduced in this sample to the righL Click on the appropriatebutton and help is immediatelyavailable.
Login to check the status of your questions, modify
your inquiries, or update your personal profile.
2_ Phone a Customer Support Representative
at 1(866) 840-6483.
Need local assistance? Click here to find authorized
service centers in your area.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all enginerelated issues with regards to performance, power-rating,
specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the
eng
separatelywith your unit, for more information,
Need a manual and/or parts list? Download
literature from recent model years.
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yourlawnmoweronsuchslopes.
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WARNING
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Do not mowon inclines
with a dope in excess
of 15 degrees (a rise
of approximately
2-"
feet). A riding r
could overturn and
cause serious injury.
if operating a walb
behind mower on such
a dope, it is extremely
footing and you could
dip, resulting in serious
injury.
Operate RiDiNG
mowers up and down
dopes, neveracross
the face of dopes.
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Operate
WALK-BEHIND
mowers across the
face of dopes, never
up and down slopes.
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manual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,
carelessness
or erroronthepartoftheoperatorcan
resultinseriousinjury.Thismachine
is capableofamputating
handsandfeetandthrowingobjects.
Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructions
couldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
!
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.
endanger
thepersonal
safetyand/orproperty
General
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'smanualcarefullyin 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,helpers,andpets at least75 feet from mower
._ generallya '_arningof !rouble.. .......
]_ _nut the engne errandwar unl: me Daaecomes-coa
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compete
stop beforeremovng the grasscatcheror unc og
.
glng the chute
whileit is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
and on the machine,
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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.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein the area.
20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrailshield, discharge
cover, grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle,or othersafety
protectivedevices in place andworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto do socan
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
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, clothesdryer,or 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.Telephone1-866-840-6483forthe 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,where
you could loseyour footingor 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 Gasoline:
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.
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This Symbolpoints
ua! before attempting to
resuU
t in personal injury_
::When you see th s
_symbol
,EED MTSWARNmN
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read
understand
1, Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between
upperand lowerhandles,
a, Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin
Step 1,Makecertain the lowerhandle isseated
securelyintothe handlemountingbrackets,
b, Tighten handknobs securingupperhandleto
lowerhandle,Makesure thateach carriagebolt is
seatedproperlyin the handle,
2, Locatehairpinclip in one hole on the weldpin on each
sideof lowerhandle,
a, Removehairpinclipfrom this hole,Usinga pair of
pliers, inserthairpinclip intothe otherhole on the
weldpin, Repeaton otherside,
NOTE: Stand behind
Ihe mower as if you
were going to operate
it, Your right hand correspondsto the right
side of the mower; your
left hand corresponds
to the left side d the
mower.
b, insert a carriagebolt from the hardwarepack into
the upperhole on thehandle mountingbracket,
Securewith one plasticwing nut,also included
in the hardwarepack,Repeaton otherside with
remainingitemsfrom hardwarepack,
Step 1
3, The ropeguide is attachedto the right sideof the
upperhandle,Loosenthe wingnut whichsecuresthe
rope guide,
HardwarePack
a, Holdthe bladecontrol againstupperhandle,
Wing Nuts (2)
b, Pull starterrope outof the engine,Releasethe
bladecontrol,
CarriageBolts (2)
c, Slip starterrope intorope guide,Tightenwingnut,
4, Insertpost on cane ties into holesprovidedon the
lowerhandle,Pull cane tie tight and trim excess,
IMPORTANT
DO NOTcrimp the
cables when lifting the
handle up.
IMPORTANT
This unit is shipped
without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Fill
up gasoline and oil
as instructed in the
Step 2
accompanyingengine
manual BEFORE
operating your mower,
Step 3
Step 4
6
positionprovidescuttingheightadiustment,
a, Depresslevertowardswheel,
b, Moveit to any of the nine positionsfordesired
cutting height,See Step5,
c, Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck,
6, Followsteps belowto assemblethe grasscatcher:
a, Placebagoverframe so that its black plasticside
is at the bottom,
b, Slipplasticchannelof grass bagover hookson the
frame,See Step6, All the plasticchannelsexcept
center topof bagattachfrom outsideof bag,
c, Attachcentertop of bagfrom insideof bag,
7, Followsteps belowto attachgrass catcher:
a, Lift rear dischargedoor,
Step 5
b, Placegrass catcheron the pivotrod, Letgo
of dischargedoorso that it restson thegrass
catcher,See Step7,
To removegrass catcheror convertto a mulcher(if
equipped),lift rear dischargedoor on the moweras
shown in Step8, Lift grass catcherup and outof the pivot
rod, Releasereardischargedoor to allowit to close rear
openingof mower,
_Make certain bag is
WARNING: Never operate mower
unless the hooks on the grass
catcher are firmly seated on the
pivot rod, and the rear discharge
door rests firmJyagainst top of
the grass catcher.
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Step 6
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Step 7
7
unless the hooks on
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Blade Control
--
Drive Control
Recoil
Grass Bag
WARNING
Levers
The blade control
mechanism is a
Gasoline
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Height
Levers
Use extreme care
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when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Figure
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.
Cutting
Height
Adjustment
Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers
have to be at the same relative position to ensure a
uniform cut.
Recoi_ Starter
B_ade Control
The recoiI starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and puII the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
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.
Gas and Oil Fil_-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 1 above for location of the
oil fill.
WARNING:This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Keep hands and feet
_way from the chute
tea on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
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2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual See Figure 1 above for location of
gas fill
Drive Contro_
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
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; reIease it to slow down or stop mower from
propelling. See Figure 1=
dling 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.
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WARNING:The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, wNch can
damageyour eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while operating
the mower,or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.
Starting
Engine
WARNING: 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.
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 2
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1, Pushprimerthreetimes,Wait abouttwo seconds
betweeneachpush, See Figure2, In temperature
around55° F or below,primefive times,Do not prime
to restarta warmengine,
2, Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe blade control
againstupper handle,See Figure2,
object, stop the engine. Remove
ARNING:If you strike a foreign
wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
respect 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.
3, Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil
starterhandleand pull ropeout with a rapid,continu= 1, Oncethe engineis running,squeezethe drive
ous, full arm stroke,See Figure2, Keepinga firm
controlagainstthe upperhandleto propelmower,
grip on the starterhandle,let the rope rewindslowly,
2, For bestresults,do notcut wet grass,
Repeatuntil enginecranks,Letthe rope rewindeach
3, Fora healthierlawn, nevercut off morethanone=
time slowly,
thirdof the total lengthof the grass,
Stopping
Engine
Using
1, Releasebladecontrol to stopthe engine and blade,
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
iioperating the mower,
as Muncher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grass catcherfrom the
mower,The rear dischargedoor shouldbe closed,
2, Disconnectspark plugwire fromspark plug and
groundagainstthe engine,
1, Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wet grass,
_k
Using
2, New or thickgrass may requirea narrowercut,
Adiustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn,
completely before doing any work
ARNING:Wait for the blade to stop
on the mower or to remove the grass
catcher.
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
controlhandle,Makesurethat the unit hascometo
Be surelawnis clear of stones,sticks,wire,or other
obiectswhich coulddamagelawnmoweror engine,
Suchobiectscouldbe acddentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionand causeserious personaliniuryto the
operatorand others,
a completestop,
3, Lift dischargedoorand pull grass bagup and away
from the mowerto disposeof the grass clippings,
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_ngine or 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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mustoperatefreely in bothdirections,See Figure3,
2, Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil), If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner
surfaceof the wheelwith light oil See Figure3,
3, Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear
dischargedoor periodicallywith lightoil to prevent
rust, See Figure3,
reassembiy,
4, Thetransmissionis prequbricatedand sealedat the
factoryand does notrequirelubrication,
5, Followthe accompanyingenginemanualfor lubricationscheduleand instructionfor engine lubrication,
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Deck Care
Figure 3
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 into the
upper part of the engine causing a
starting problem.
disconnectspark
plug,andground
oga n,t
eng bn fOrO
3, Scrapeand dean 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 4
Genera[
Recommendations
1, Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
any maintenance,
Engine
Care
1, Maintainoil levelas instructedin enginemanual,
2, Serviceair cleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions,Cleaneveryfew hoursunderextremely
dustyconditions,Referto engine manual
2, Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoes notcover
itemsthat havebeensubiectedto operatorabuse
or negligence,Toreceivefull valuefrom warranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras
instructedhere,
3, Cleansparkplug and reset thegap oncea season,
Checkengine manualfor correctplugtype and gap
specifications,
3, Changingofengine-governedspeedwill void
enginewarranty,
4, Cleanengineregularlywith a cloth or brush, Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea) dean to permit
properair circulation,Removeall grass,dirt and
combustibledebrisfrom mufflerarea,
4, All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason,
5, Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight,
WARNING:Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
maintenance on your machine.
Replacing
Rear Flap
1, Toremoverearflap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod
whichsecuresit to the deck,See Figure4,
2, Attachthe newflapand newrod to deck, bendingthe
endsof the new rodover to secureto deck,
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B_ade Care
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f
-_,
blade for sharpening or replacement,
ARNING:When
removing
cutting
protect
your hands
with a pair
of heavy
gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade.
1, Disconnectsparkplug wire fromspark plug,Turn
moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and
the carburetorare up,
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2, Removebolt, bladebell support,blade,and blade
adapterfromthe enginecrankshaft,See Figure5,
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3, The bladecan be sharpenedwith a file or on a grind=
ing wheel Do notattemptto sharpenthe blade while
it is still on the mower,Whensharpeningblade,follow
originalangle of grind,Grind cuttingedgesequallyto
keepblade balanced,
Figure 5
4, Removeblade fromthe adapterfor testingbalance,
Balancethe bladeon a roundshaftscrewdriverto
check, Removemetalfrom the heavyside untilit
balancesevenly,
WARNING:An unbalanced blade will
cause excessivevibration when rotating
at high speeds, it may cause damage
to mower,and could break causing
personalinjury.
WhenremOVing
the cutting blade
_for sharpening or
rep!aeement
5, Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftand the inner surface
of the bladeadapterwith lightoil Slidethe blade
adapterontotheengine crankshaft,Placethe blade
on the adaptersuchthat theside of the blade marked
"Bottom"(or with part number)facesthe groundwhen
the moweris in the operatingposition,Makesurethat
bladeis alignedand seatedon bladeadapterflanges,
or
Figure 6
pair of heavy g oves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
6, Placeblade bell supporton the blade,Align notches
on the bladebell support with smallholesin blade,
Replacehexbolt and tightenhex boltto torque: 450
in, Ibs,rain,,600 in, Ibs,max,
An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibration when rotat::,
Toensuresafe operationof yourmower,periodically
checkthe blade boltfor correcttorque,
Belt Care
1, Removetwo shoulderscrewssecuringfrontdrive
coverto mowerdeck, See Figure6, Pressinwardon
sides of front drivecoverand releasetabs that secure
it to the heightadiusterbrackets,Removedrive cover
from mower,
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Figure 7
2, Loosenscrewholdingbelttensionspringto trans=
mission,See Figure6 inset,Donot removescrew
completely,As you loosenit, tensionon the belt will be
released,
4, Replacewith newbelt, workingaroundblade,Make
surebelt is firmlyseatedon engine pulleywhile
pullingfrom the othersideand slidingit aroundthe
transmissionpulley,Tightenscrewloosenedearlier
to securebelt tensionspringto thetransmission,
Reassemblefront drivecover,
3, Pushtransmissionup a little and slidebelt off the
transmissionpulley,Lift mowerto access beltfrom
undersideof mower,Slide beltoff of engine pulleyand
aroundthe blade,See Figure7,
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ingat high speeds, it
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing personal injury.
Enginefails to Start
1, B!aclecontroidisengaged,
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2. Spark Plugwh'edisc0nnected_
2. C0nneciWgeto Sparkplug,
Fue!tank empty 0r StalefueL
Enginenot prirned,
Shoot og
l
Engine runs erratic
Engageblade cent[eL
Filltank with Clean,fresh gaso)ine
4. Pdrneengine as instructedin ©perat-
5. Eautysparkpug,
5, Cean,
!ngYour
adustgap,
Lawn Mowe[.
orrepace.
6. Blocked fuel line,
6. Clean fuel line,
7. Enginefl00ded.
7 Waitalewminutest0restart
1. Sparkplug wire loose.
2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel.
1 Connectandtighten sparkplug wire.
2. Cleanfuel line: fill tank withclean,
fresh gasoline.
3. Clearvent.
4. Drainfuel tank. Refill withfresh fuel.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Vent ingas cap plugged.
Wateror dirt infuel system.
Dirty air cleaner.
Carburetorout of adjustment.
butdo
5. Referto engine manual.
6. Referto engine manual.
For repairs beyond
the minor
adjustments
listed here, contact
an authorized service
Engine overheats
1. Engineoi! levellow.
2. Air flowrestricted.
dealer.,
:
!
Occasional skips
(hesitates) at
high speed
3. Carburetornot adjustedproperly,
:
1. Sparkplug gap too close.
2. Carburetoridle mixtureadjustment
improperlyset.
1. Fillcrankcasewith properoi!.
2. Removeblowerhousing
and clean.
3. Referto engine manual.
1. Adjustgap to .030".
2. Referto engine manual.
2. Referto engine manual.
3. Dirtyair cleaner.
Excessive
Vibration
!
1. Cuttingbladeloose or unbalanced.
1. Tighten bladeand adapter.Balance
blade.
2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.
2. Bentcutting blade.
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Uneven cut
Mowerw
se f
re
p pe
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B
1. Wheels not positionedcorrectly.
not
3. Referto engine manual.
2. Dull blade.
1. Placeall four wheelsin same
heightposition.
2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
1 Betnot nsta edpropery
1 Check be t for properpu ey nsta aton
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2. Debrisclogging driveoperation.
3. Damagedor worn belt.
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and movement.
2. Stopengine,disconnectsparkplug
wire and clean out debris.
m & inspectand replacebelt.
Off-Season
Storage
4, Coat mower'scutt,ngblade with chass,sgreaseto
The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyourlawn
preventrusting,
mower
forstorage,
S,Store
mower
inadry,
e_ean
area,
Donotstore
next
1, Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin
the ubrcaton nstructons
to corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer,
..........
when storinganytype OTpowerequipmentin a poorly
ventilatedor metalstorageshed, careshouldbe taken
to rust=proofthe equipment,Usinga lightoil or silicone,
coat theequipment,especiallycablesand all moving
parts of yourlawnmowerbeforestorage,
2, We do not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher
or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit,
3, Referto enginemanualfor correctengine
storage instructions,
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SOn
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
WARNING
DO NOT remove safety
(or any) labels from
mower for any reason,
PLACEANDWORKING.IF DAMAGED REPLACEiMMEDiATELY.
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1
747-1161A BladeControl Handle
38 712-0397
WingNut, 1/4-20
2
749-1092A UpperHandle
39 747-04035
RearDoorPivot Rod
3
747-04080
40 732-04175
SpringLever
4
749-0928A LowerHandle
5
720-0279
WingNut
6
710-1205
RopeGuide
42 710-1652
AB Screw
7
710-1174
CarriageBolt ,5/16-18x 2
43 712-04065
FlangeLockNut, 3/8-16
8
664-04011
GrassBag Assembly
44 714-0104
HairpinClip
9
720-04072
StarKnob 5/16-18
45 710-0654A TT SeresScrew,3/8-16x 1,00
10 731-04204
DeluxeBale Cover
46 687-02193
Ht, Adj,Assy,Front- LH
11 726-0240
CableTie
687-02194
Ht, Adi,Assy,Front- RH
12 710-0703
CarriageBolt,I/4-20
GrassCatcherFrame
41 687-02071A PivotArm Assembly- RH
687-02070A PivotArm Assembly- LH
47 687-02069
13 731-04134A RearDischargeDoor
687-02068
RearHandleBracketAssy,-LR
RearHandleBracketAssy,- RH
48 747-1214
LowerBail Handle
15 732-04089A TorsionSpring- LH
49 710-1650
ShoulderScrew
16 732-04090A TorsionSpring- RR
50 746-04203
DriveCable51"
17 734-04014B RearWheel,8"x2,125"
51 754-04101
V-Belt
18 731-04150C RearBaffle
52 618-04376
TransmissionAssembly
20 787-01277
53 731-05020A FrontDriveCover
14 750-04162
Spacer
Deck- 21"
22 782-5002B FrontBaffle
54 732-1043
BeltTensionSpring
23 748-04015A BladeAdapterw/Pulley
55 682-0015
BearingAssembly
24 742-0741
21"StandardCut Blade
56 736-0447
WaveWasher
25 710-1257
Hex Bolt, 3/8-24x 2,5
57 710-0216
Hex Screw
26 687-02044
PivotPlateAssembly
58 715-0221
DowelPin
59 717-1762
Gear,14T- RH
717-1761
Gear,14T- LH
27 736-0524B Blade BelISupport
28 787-01298
HeightAdiustmentPlate- RH
787-01299
HeightAdiustmentPlate- LH
60 710-04531
29 720-0426
AdiustmentLeverKnob
61 782-7551A WheeIDustCap
30 732-0706
FrontLever-RH
62 716-0102
Snap Ring
732-0707
FrontLever- LH
63 736-0474
Washer,1,5"0D
31 738-04136
ShoulderScrew
64 750-04594
SleeveSpacer-LH
32 634-04018
FrontWheel,8" x 2,125"
65 750-04595
SleeveSpacer-RR
33 710-04371
Screw,1/4-15x 1,250
66 715-04030
Roll Pin
34 746-1132
ControICable-40,75"
67 756-04151A Input Pulley
Trailshield
68 787-01292
HandleBracket-RH
787-01291
HandleBracket- LH
36
731-04998
37 732-0700
TrailshieldWire
and disengage safely.
A substitute inon OEMt
oV-Beltcan be dangerus by not disengaging
completely,
Screw1/4-20
To order
replacement parts,
call 1=866=840-648S,
1-336=558-7220_
or log on to our
Web site at
www.troybiltocom
NOTE:Forpaintedparts,pleasereferto the list of
colorcodes below, Pleaseadd the applicablecolor
code,whereverneeded,to thepart numberto order
a replacementpart, For instance,if a part numbered
700-xxxxis paintedTroybiltRed, the part numberto
orderwouldbe 700-xxxx-0638,
Troybilt Red: 0638
Powder Black: 0637
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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 matedaland workmam
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,commercialuse, 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
workmanshipfora 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-Bilt LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 441360019, or can 1-866-840-6483 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.
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 impliedwarranty, includingany impliedwarranty 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 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.
Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalor
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 THISWARRANTY:This limitedwarrantygh,'esyouspecificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveother rights
which vary from stateto state.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain
warrantycoverage.
TROYBILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAN D, OHIO 44136-0019;
Phone: 1(866} 840-6483, 1-330-558-7220
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