Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower .......................
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle; DANGER; General Operation
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. ...
Page 6 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; IN
6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 1 5 ° S IG H T A N D H O L D T H IS L E V E L WIT H A V E R T IC A L T R E E A P O WE R P O L E A C O R N E R O F A B U IL D IN G O R A F E N C E P O...
Page 7 - SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Removing Unit From Carton; Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire; Setting Up Your Lawn Mower
7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the moweris observe...
Page 10 - SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Stopping Engine
10 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: T...
Page 11 - SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Starting Engine
11 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Keep hands and feet away fromchute area on the cutting deck. Theoperation of any lawn mower can result inforeign objects being thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields. Gas and Oil Fill-Up Se...
Page 12 - SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Cutting Height Adjustment
12 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height Adjustment WARNING: Do not at any time make anyadjustments without first stopping engineand disconnecting spark plug wire. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever which provides cutting height adjustment. When the adjustment lever is moved from one lo...
Page 13 - SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; General Recommendations
13 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must mai...
Page 16 - SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
16 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. Blocked fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Engine flooded 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Connect wire to spark plug....
Page 20 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing o...