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Safety oAssembly oOperation oTips & Techniques oMaintenance *Troubleshooting oParts Lists oWarranty
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21" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 440
READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush=
coveredor grass=coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstate laws(if any),
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136=0019,
PRINTEDiN U,S,A Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 381131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44138-0019 FORMNO,769=02166
Phone: 1(888} 840-8483, 1-330-558-7220 10/2005
This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn mower, mtwH_ he_p you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12
Off-Season Storage and Safety Labe{s .......... 13
Parts List ........................................................... 14
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe model plate on the equipmentand copy the
informationto the sample model plate providedto the righL
Youcan locatethe model plate by standing at the operating
positionand lookingdown at the rearof the deck. This
informationwill be necessary to use the manufacturer'sweb
site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support
Department or an authorizedservice dealer.
Modem Number Serial Number
0 TRDV BILT TROY-B LTLLc
P. O. BOX 361131
www.troybiit.com CLEVELAND,ON44136
338=558=7228
Customer Support
PIease do NOTreturn the unit to the retai{er from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
if you havedifficulty assemblingthis product or have any
questions regardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof
this unit, you can seek help from the expert& Choose from the
options below:
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
reproducedin this sample to the righL Click on the appro-
priatebutton and help is immediatelyavailable.
2_ Phonea Customer Support Representative
at 1(866) 840-6483.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-
related issues with regardsto performance,power-rating,
Login to check the status of your questions, modify
your inquiries, or update your personal profile.
Need local assistance? Click here to find authorized
service centers in your area.
specifications,warranty and service. Please referto the
eng Need a manual and/or parts list? Download
separatelywith your unit, for more information, literature from recent model years.
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WARNING
Do not mowon inclines
with a dope in excess
of 15 degrees (a rise
of approximately
2-"
feet). A riding r
could overturnand
cause serious injury.
if operatinga walb
behind mower on such
a dope, it is extremely
footing and you could
dip, resultingin serious
injury.
Operate RiDiNG
mowers up and down
dopes, neveracross
the face of dopes.
Operate
WALK-BEHIND
mowers across the
face of dopes, never
up and down slopes.
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manual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcan
resultinseriousinjury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.
! Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
endangerthepersonal
safetyand/orproperty
Children
Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatoris notalert to presence
of children.Childrenare oftenattractedto mowerandmowing
activity.Theydo not understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutof the mowingareaandunderwatchful
careof a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Be alert andturn moweroffifa childentersthearea.
3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,look behindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecare whenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthat mayobscure
yourvisionof a childwho mayrun into themower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhot orrunningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatea power
mower.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya parent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingto assemblethis machine.Read,understand,
andfollow allinstructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrols andthe proper useof this machinebefore
operatingit.Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture
and regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineis a precisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Do notuseitfor anyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis
machine.Children 14yearsold and overshould readand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Only responsible
individualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe
operationshould beallowedto usethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to
be used. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys and
otherforeignobjectswhichcould betripped overor picked
upand thrownby the blade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstructionwhich maycausedischargedmaterial
to ricochetbacktoward theoperator.
6. Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tion andwhile performinganadjustmentor repairto protect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeserious
injuryto the eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthat coverthe arms and
legs andsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate
this machinein barefeet,sandals,slipperyor lightweight
(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting
deck.Contactwithblade can amputatehands andfeet.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade
contactor thrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccur asa resultof the mowerbeing pulled
overthefoot duringa fall causedby slippingortripping.
Do notholdon to the mower ifyou are falling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerback towardyouwhileyouare
walking.If youmustback the mowerawayfroma wall or
obstructionfirstlook downandbehindto avoidtrippingand
thenfollow thesesteps:
a. Stepback frommowerto fully extendyour arms.
b. Be sureyou arewell balancedwithsure footing.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethan halfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthese stepsas needed.
12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholor drugs.
13.Do notengage theself-propelledmechanismon units so
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.The bladecontrolhandleis a safetydevice.Neverattempt
to bypassits operation.Doing so makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmay resultinpersonal injurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass. Alwaysbesure of
yourfooting. A slipand fallcan causeseriouspersonal
injury.If you feelyou are losingyour footing,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mow only indaylightor good artificiallight. Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.If the equipmentshouldstart to vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheck immediatelyforthe cause.Vibrationis
and follow the warnings 5. Tohelpavoidbladecontact ora thrown objectinjury, ._ generallya '_arningof !rouble.........
]_ _nut the engne errandwar unl: me Daaecomes-coa
and i..struction2stay inoperatorzone behindhandles andkeepchildren, "
u _ compete stop beforeremovng the grasscatcheror unc og
, ,; bystanders,helpers,andpetsat least75 feet frommower .
un_nusmanuau glngthechute
whileit is in operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
and on the machine, area.
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The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after
the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceany partof the bodyin
the blade area untilyou are surethe blade has stopped
rotating.
20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle,or othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto do socan
resultin personalinjury.
21.Mufflerandenginebecomehotand can causea burn.Do
nottouch.
22.Onlyuseparts and accessoriesmadefor this machineby
manufacturer.Failureto do so canresult inpersonalinjury.
23.If situationsoccurwhichare not coveredin this manual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyour dealerfor
assistance.Telephone1-866-840-6483forthe name of your
nearestdealer.
SJope Operation
Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich
canresultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyon a slope,do notmowit.Foryour
safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedas partof this manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis uniton a slopedor hilly
area.If theslopeis greaterthan 15degrees,do notmowit.
Do:
1. Mow acrossthe faceof slopes;neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts, rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich
can causeyou to slipor trip.Tall grasscan hideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbe sure of yourfooting.A slip andfall can cause
seriouspersonalinjury.If you feelyou are losingyour
balance,releasethe blade controlhandleimmediately,and
the blade willstop rotatingwithin 3 seconds.
Do Not:
1. Do notmowneardrop-offs, ditchesorembankments,where
you couldloseyour footingor balance.
2. Do notmowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesas shownon
the slopegauge.
3. Do notmowon wetgrass. Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Service
Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:
1. To avoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuseextreme
care in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour clothes
which canignite.
2. Washyour skinand changeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle or ona truckor trailer
bedwith a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehicle beforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck ortrailer
andrefuelit on the ground.Ifthis is notpossible,then refuel
suchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
than froma gasoline dispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwith therim of thefueltank or
container openingat all timesuntil fuelingis complete.Do
notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources
of ignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein the area.
9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineis hot or
running. Allowengineto cool at least two minutesbefore
refueling.
10.Neverover fill fueltank. Filltankto no morethan _ inch
belowbottom of filler neckto providefor fuel expansion.
11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
12.If gasolineis spilled,wipe it offthe engineand equipment.
Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestarting
engine.
13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearan open
flame,spark orpilot light as on a water heater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryer,orothergas appliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass, leaves,
or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanup oil orfuel spillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowa mowerto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
1. Neverrun anengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwire andgroundagainsttheengineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe
originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.EM.) bladeonly,listed
inthis manual."Useof parts whichdo notmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesare sharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeorwear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight to be surethe equip-
mentis in safeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera-
tionregularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthe spark plugwire andgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor anydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
8. Neverattempt to makea wheel orcutting height adjustment
whilethe engineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,and trail
shieldare subjectto wear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingparts orallow objectsto be thrown.Forsafety
protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand replaceim-
mediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.EM.)
partsonly,listedin this manual.'Use of partswhich do
not meettheoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Donot changetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedof the engine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary'.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper
disposalof fluidsand materialscan harmtheenvironment.
This Symbolpoints
ua! before attemptingto
resuUt in personal injury_
::When you see th s
_symbol
,EEDMTSWARNmNG
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to persons who read
understand
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NOTE:Stand behind
Ihe mower as if you
were going to operate
it,Your right hand cor-
respondsto the right
side of the mower;your
left hand corresponds
to the left side dthe
mower.
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
accompanyingengine
manual BEFORE
operatingyour mower,
Step 1
HardwarePack
Wing Nuts (2) CarriageBolts (2)
Step 2
1, Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween
upperand lowerhandles,
a, Pullupand backon upperhandleas shownin
Step 1,Makecertainthe lowerhandleisseated
securelyintothe handlemountingbrackets,
b, Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto
lowerhandle,Makesure thateach carriagebolt is
seatedproperlyin the handle,
2, Locatehairpinclip in oneholeonthe weldpinon each
sideof lowerhandle,
a, Removehairpinclipfromthis hole,Usinga pairof
pliers,inserthairpinclip intothe otherholeon the
weldpin, Repeaton otherside,
b, inserta carriagebolt fromthe hardwarepackinto
the upperholeon thehandlemountingbracket,
Securewithoneplasticwing nut,also included
inthe hardwarepack,Repeatonotherside with
remainingitemsfromhardwarepack,
3, The ropeguideis attachedto the right sideof the
upperhandle,Loosenthe wingnut whichsecuresthe
ropeguide,
a, Holdthe bladecontrolagainstupperhandle,
b, Pullstarterropeoutof the engine,Releasethe
bladecontrol,
c, Slipstarterropeintoropeguide,Tightenwingnut,
4, Insertpostoncane ties into holesprovidedon the
lowerhandle,Pullcane tie tightandtrimexcess,
Step 3 Step 4
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positionprovidescuttingheightadiustment,
a, Depresslevertowardswheel,
b, Moveit to any of the ninepositionsfordesired
cutting height,SeeStep5,
c, Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck,
6, Followsteps belowto assemblethe grasscatcher:
a, Placebagoverframeso thatitsblackplasticside
is at the bottom,
b, Slipplasticchannelof grassbagover hooksonthe
frame,SeeStep6, All the plasticchannelsexcept
centertopof bagattachfromoutsideof bag,
c, Attachcentertop of bagfrominsideof bag,
7, Followsteps belowto attachgrasscatcher:
a, Liftreardischargedoor,
b, Placegrasscatcheron the pivotrod, Letgo
of dischargedoorso that it restson thegrass
catcher,SeeStep7,
To removegrasscatcherorconvertto a mulcher(if
equipped),liftreardischargedooronthe moweras
showninStep8, Liftgrasscatcherupand outof the pivot
rod, Releasereardischargedoorto allowit to closerear
openingof mower,
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.
Step 5
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Step 6
_Make certain bagis
Step 7
unless the hooks on
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WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypassits
operations.
Use extreme care
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.
Keep handsand feet
_way from the chute
tea on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
,<-_ Blade Control
-- Drive Control
Recoil
Grass Bag
Levers
Gasoline
Height
Levers
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Figure 1
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, 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.
B_ade 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.
WARNING:This bladecontrol mecha-
nism is a safety device. Neverattempt
to bypass its operations.
Drive Contro_
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=
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
The recoiI starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and puII the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
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.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual See Figure 1 above for location of
gas fill
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
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
mowercan result inforeign 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:Besure no one other than
the operator is standing nearthe lawn
mowerwhile starting engine or operat-
ing mower.Neverrun engine indoors
or inenclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monox-
ide,an odorless and deadly gas. Keep
hands,feet, hair and loose clothing
awayfrom any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
1, Pushprimerthreetimes,Waitabouttwoseconds
betweeneachpush,SeeFigure2, In temperature
around55° F or below,primefivetimes,Do not prime
to restarta warmengine,
2, Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupperhandle,SeeFigure2,
3, Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil
starterhandleand pullropeout witha rapid,continu=
ous,full arm stroke,SeeFigure2, Keepinga firm
gripon the starterhandle,let the roperewindslowly,
Repeatuntil enginecranks,Letthe roperewindeach
timeslowly,
Stopping Engine
1, Releasebladecontrolto stopthe engineandblade,
2, Disconnectsparkplugwire fromsparkplugand
groundagainstthe engine,
_k ARNING:Wait for the blade to stop
completely before doing any work
on the moweror to removethe grass
catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
WARNING:Neveroperate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Be surelawnis clear of stones,sticks,wire,or other
obiectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine,
Suchobiectscouldbe acddentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonaliniuryto the
operatorandothers,
Figure 2
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_IL ARNING:If you strike aforeign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
respect mowerfor any damage,and
repair damage before restarting and
operating. Extensivevibration of
mower during operation isan indica-
tion of damage.The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired.
1, Oncethe engineis running,squeezethe drive
controlagainstthe upperhandleto propelmower,
2, For bestresults,do notcut wetgrass,
3, Fora healthierlawn,nevercutoff morethanone=
thirdof the totallengthof the grass,
Using as Muncher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcherfromthe
mower,The reardischargedoorshouldbeclosed,
1, Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass,
2, Neworthickgrassmayrequirea narrowercut,
Adiustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn,
3, If thegrasshas beenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches,mulchingis not recommended,Usethe
grasscatcherto bagclippingsinstead,
Using Grass Catcher
Youcan usethe grasscatcherto collectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthe mower,
1, Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsonpage
7,Grassclippingswill automaticallycollect inbagas
yourun mower,Operatemowertill grassbagis full,
2, Stopenginecompletelyby releasingthe blade
controlhandle,Makesurethatthe unit hascometo
a completestop,
3, Liftdischargedoorand pullgrassbagup andaway
fromthe mowerto disposeof the grassclippings,
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
iioperating the mower,
_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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disconnectspark
plug,andground
oga n,teng n b fOrO
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reassembiy,
Figure 3
Figure 4
Genera[ Recommendations
1, Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
any maintenance,
2, Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoes notcover
itemsthathavebeensubiectedto operatorabuse
or negligence,Toreceivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras
instructedhere,
3, Changingofengine-governedspeedwill void
enginewarranty,
4, Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason,
5, Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
aretight,
WARNING:Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
maintenance on your machine.
mustoperatefreelyin bothdirections,SeeFigure3,
2, Lubricatethe wheelsat leastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil), If wheelsareremovedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm andinner
surfaceof the wheelwithlight oil SeeFigure3,
3, Lubricatethe torsionspringandpivotpointonthe rear
dischargedoorperiodicallywithlightoil to prevent
rust, SeeFigure3,
4, Thetransmissionis prequbricatedandsealedat the
factoryanddoes notrequirelubrication,
5, Followthe accompanyingenginemanualfor lubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionfor enginelubrication,
Deck Care
1, Disconnectsparkplugwire,Draingasolinefromlawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap,
2, Tip mowerso that it restson the housing,Keepthe
sidewiththe aircleanerfacingup,Hold mowerfirmly,
WARNING:Nevertip the mowermore
than 90 degrees in any directions and
do not leavethe mowertipped for any
length of time. Oil can drain into the
upper part of the enginecausing a
starting problem.
3, Scrapeanddean the undersideof the deckwitha
suitabletool Do notspraywithwater,
4, Putthe mowerbackonits wheelsonthe ground,If
you hadput plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now,
Engine Care
1, Maintainoil levelas instructedin enginemanual,
2, Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions,Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions,Referto enginemanual
3, Cleansparkplugandresetthegap oncea season,
Checkenginemanualfor correctplugtype andgap
specifications,
4, Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush,Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)dean to permit
properaircirculation,Removeallgrass,dirt and
combustibledebrisfrom mufflerarea,
Replacing Rear Flap
1, Toremoverearflap,cut offthe flatendof the wire rod
whichsecuresit to the deck,SeeFigure4,
2, Attachthe newflapand newrodto deck, bendingthe
endsof the new rodover to secureto deck,
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B_ade Care f -_,
_ ARNING:When removing cutting
bladefor sharpening or replacement,
protect your hands with a pair of heavy
gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade.
1, Disconnectsparkplugwire fromsparkplug,Turn
moweron itsside makingsurethatthe airfilterand
the carburetorareup,
2, Removebolt,bladebell support,blade,andblade
adapterfromthe enginecrankshaft,SeeFigure5,
3, The bladecan be sharpenedwitha file oron agrind=
ingwheel Do notattemptto sharpenthe bladewhile
it is stillon the mower,Whensharpeningblade,follow
originalangleof grind,Grindcuttingedgesequallyto
keepbladebalanced,
4, Removebladefromthe adapterfor testingbalance,
Balancethe bladeona roundshaftscrewdriverto
check,Removemetalfromthe heavyside untilit
balancesevenly,
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Figure 5
WARNING:An unbalanced bladewill
cause excessivevibration when rotating
at high speeds, it may causedamage
to mower,and could break causing
personalinjury.
5, Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandthe innersurface
of the bladeadapterwithlightoil Slidethe blade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft,Placethe blade
on the adaptersuchthat theside of the blademarked
"Bottom"(orwithpart number)facesthe groundwhen
the moweris inthe operatingposition,Makesurethat
bladeis alignedandseatedon bladeadapterflanges,
6, Placebladebellsupporton the blade,Alignnotches
on the bladebellsupportwith smallholesin blade,
Replacehexbolt andtightenhex boltto torque:450
in, Ibs,rain,,600 in, Ibs,max,
Toensuresafeoperationof yourmower,periodically
checkthe bladeboltfor correcttorque,
Belt Care
1, Removetwoshoulderscrewssecuringfrontdrive
coverto mowerdeck, SeeFigure6, Pressinwardon
sidesof frontdrivecoverand releasetabsthatsecure
it to the heightadiusterbrackets,Removedrive cover
frommower,
2, Loosenscrewholdingbelttensionspringto trans=
mission,SeeFigure6 inset,Donot removescrew
completely,As you loosenit, tensiononthe belt will be
released,
Figure 6
::, ,, /
Figure 7
4, Replacewith newbelt,workingaroundblade,Make
surebelt is firmlyseatedonenginepulleywhile
pullingfromthe othersideandslidingit aroundthe
transmissionpulley,Tightenscrewloosenedearlier
to securebelt tensionspringto thetransmission,
Reassemblefrontdrivecover,
3, Pushtransmissionupa littleandslidebelt offthe
transmissionpulley,Lift mowerto accessbeltfrom
undersideof mower,Slidebeltoff of enginepulleyand
aroundthe blade,SeeFigure7,
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WhenremOVing
the cutting blade
_for sharpening or
rep!aeement or
pair of heavy g oves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibration when rotat-
ingat high speeds, it
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
Enginefails to Start 1, B!aclecontroidisengaged, i: Engageblade cent[eL
2. SparkPlugwh'edisc0nnected_ 2. C0nneciWgeto Sparkplug,
Fue!tankempty 0rStalefueL Filltankwith Clean,fresh gaso)ine
Enginenotprirned, 4. Pdrneengineas instructedin ©perat-
5. Eautysparkpug, 5, Cean, adustgap, orrepace.!ngYourLawnMowe[.
Shoot og
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For repairs beyond
the minoradjustments
listed here, contact
an authorized service
dealer.,
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!i_ii_i_i_ii_i _ii iiilt t t t t t t t t t __i
6. Blocked fuel line, 6. Clean fuelline,
7. Enginefl00ded. 7 Waitalewminutest0restart butdo
Engine runs erratic 1. Sparkplugwire loose. 1 Connectandtightensparkplugwire.
2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel. 2. Cleanfuelline: fill tank withclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Vent ingas cap plugged.
4. Wateror dirt infuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Carburetorout of adjustment.
3. Clearvent.
4. Drainfueltank. Refill withfresh fuel.
5. Referto enginemanual.
6. Referto engine manual.
Engine overheats 1. Engineoi! levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewith properoi!.
2. Air flowrestricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing
and clean.
: 3. Carburetornot adjustedproperly, : 3. Referto enginemanual.
Occasionalskips
(hesitates)at
high speed
1. Sparkpluggap tooclose.
2. Carburetoridle mixtureadjustment
improperlyset.
1. Adjustgap to .030".
2. Referto enginemanual.
2. Referto enginemanual.
Vibration
3. Dirtyair cleaner. ! 3. Referto enginemanual.
Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tighten bladeand adapter.Balance
blade.
2. Bentcutting blade. 2. Seeanauthorizedservicedealer.
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Uneven cut 1. Wheels notpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeall four wheelsin same
heightposition.
2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Mowerw not 1 Betnot nsta edpropery 1 Check be t for properpu ey nsta aton
se f re I 1 and movement.
p pe 2. Debriscloggingdriveoperation. 2. Stopengine,disconnectsparkplug
wire and cleanoutdebris.
3. Damagedorworn belt. m & inspectand replacebelt.
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Off-Season Storage 4, Coatmower'scutt,ngbladewithchass,sgreaseto
The followingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyourlawn preventrusting,
mowerforstorage, S,Storemowerinadry,e_eanarea,Donotstorenext ,//
1, Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin to corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer, / /
the ubrcaton nstructons ..........
when storinganytypeOTpowerequipmentin apoorly
2, We donot recommendthe useof a pressurewasher ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken
or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit, to rust=proofthe equipment,Usinga lightoil or silicone,
3, Referto enginemanualfor correctengine coattheequipment,especiallycablesandall moving SOn
storageinstructions, partsof yourlawnmowerbeforestorage,
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
PLACEANDWORKING.IF DAMAGED REPLACEiMMEDiATELY.
WARNING
DO NOT remove safety
(or any) labels from
mower for any reason,
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1 747-1161A BladeControlHandle
2 749-1092A UpperHandle
3 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame
4 749-0928A LowerHandle
5 720-0279 WingNut
6 710-1205 RopeGuide
7 710-1174 CarriageBolt ,5/16-18x 2
8 664-04011 GrassBagAssembly
9 720-04072 StarKnob5/16-18
10 731-04204 DeluxeBaleCover
11 726-0240 CableTie
12 710-0703 CarriageBolt,I/4-20
13 731-04134A RearDischargeDoor
14 750-04162 Spacer
15 732-04089A TorsionSpring- LH
16 732-04090A TorsionSpring- RR
17 734-04014B RearWheel,8"x2,125"
18 731-04150C RearBaffle
20 787-01277 Deck- 21"
22 782-5002B FrontBaffle
23 748-04015A BladeAdapterw/Pulley
24 742-0741 21"StandardCut Blade
25 710-1257 HexBolt, 3/8-24x 2,5
26 687-02044 PivotPlateAssembly
27 736-0524B BladeBelISupport
28 787-01298 HeightAdiustmentPlate- RH
787-01299 HeightAdiustmentPlate- LH
29 720-0426 AdiustmentLeverKnob
30 732-0706 FrontLever-RH
732-0707 FrontLever- LH
31 738-04136 ShoulderScrew
32 634-04018 FrontWheel,8" x 2,125"
33 710-04371 Screw,1/4-15x 1,250
34 746-1132 ControICable-40,75"
36 731-04998 Trailshield
37 732-0700 TrailshieldWire
NOTE:Forpaintedparts,pleasereferto the listof
colorcodesbelow, Pleaseaddthe 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,
TroybiltRed: 0638
PowderBlack: 0637
38 712-0397 WingNut, 1/4-20
39 747-04035 RearDoorPivotRod
40 732-04175 SpringLever
41 687-02071A PivotArm Assembly- RH
687-02070A PivotArm Assembly-LH
42 710-1652 ABScrew
43 712-04065 FlangeLockNut, 3/8-16
44 714-0104 HairpinClip
45 710-0654A TT SeresScrew,3/8-16x 1,00
46 687-02193 Ht, Adj,Assy,Front- LH
687-02194 Ht, Adi,Assy,Front- RH
47 687-02069 RearHandleBracketAssy,-LR
687-02068 RearHandleBracketAssy,- RH
48 747-1214 LowerBailHandle
49 710-1650 ShoulderScrew
50 746-04203 DriveCable51"
51 754-04101 V-Belt
52 618-04376 TransmissionAssembly
53 731-05020A FrontDriveCover
54 732-1043 BeltTensionSpring
55 682-0015 BearingAssembly
56 736-0447 WaveWasher
57 710-0216 HexScrew
58 715-0221 DowelPin
59 717-1762 Gear,14T- RH
717-1761 Gear,14T- LH
60 710-04531 Screw1/4-20
61 782-7551A WheeIDustCap
62 716-0102 SnapRing
63 736-0474 Washer,1,5"0D
64 750-04594 SleeveSpacer-LH
65 750-04595 SleeveSpacer-RR
66 715-04030 Roll Pin
67 756-04151A InputPulley
68 787-01292 HandleBracket-RH
787-01291 HandleBracket- LH
and disengage safely.
A substitute inon OEMt
oV-Beltcan be danger-
us by notdisengaging
completely,
To order
replacement parts,
call 1=866=840-648S,
1-336=558-7220_
or log on to our
Web site at
www.troybiltocom
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
®
The limitedwarrantyset forthbelowis givenbyTroy_BiltLLCwithrespect
to newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,itsposses_
sionsandterritories.
"Troy_Bilt"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsinmatedalandworkmam
shipfor a periodof two (2)yearscommencingon thedate of original
purchaseandwill,at its option,repairorreplace,freeof charge,any part
foundto bedefectivein materialsor workmanship.This limitedwarranty
shallonly applyif this producthasbeenoperatedand maintainedin
accordancewiththe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,and
has notbeensubiectto 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 withtheproduct(s)coveredby this manualwill voidyour
warrantyas to any resultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodof thirty (30)daysfromthedate of purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
NOWTO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorizedservice
dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages,
or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-
0019, or can 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220,or log on to our
Web site at www.troybilt.com.
This limitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthe followingcases:
a. The engineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmay
carrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicable
manufacturer'swarrantyfor termsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershaveaseparateone
yearwarranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune_ups,brakeadiustments,clutch adiustments,
deckadiustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinish
dueto use orexposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. Troy_Biltdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssold or
exportedoutsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand
territories,exceptthosesold throughTroy_Bilt'sauthorized
channelsof exportdistribution.
f. Replacementpartsthatare notgenuineTroy_Biltparts.
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.
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 identi-
fied. 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 inthis warranty provide the sole and
exclusive remedyarising 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 howlonganimpliedwarranty
lasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplyto you.
In noeventshall recoveryof any kind begreaterthanthe amountof the
purchasepriceof the productsold.Alteration of safety features of the
product shall void this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliabilityfor
loss,damage,or iniuryto youand yourpropertyand/or to othersandtheir
propertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto use the product.
This limitedwarrantyshall notextendto anyoneotherthanthe original
purchaseror to the personfor whomit waspurchasedas a gift.
HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THISWARRANTY:Thislimitedwar-
rantygh,'esyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalso haveother rights
whichvaryfromstateto 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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