Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION
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; 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 manualbefore attempting to operate this machine. F...
Page 4 - Safe Handling Of Gasoline
4 other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. 21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the original equ...
Page 5 - Your Responsibility
5 meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!” 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working...
Page 6 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; IN; WA
6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15° S IG H T AN D HO LD TH IS L E V E L WI TH A VE R T IC AL TR EE A PO WER PO LE A CORNE R O F A B U ILD ING OR A F E N C E PO ST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E USE THIS PAGE AS A G U ID E TO DE TERMI N E SLO PES WHE R E YO U MAY N...
Page 7 - SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; To Remove Unit From Carton; Tools Required; Attaching Starter Rope
7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Remove Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove loose parts included with your unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). • Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. ...
Page 8 - Converting to Side Discharge; SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
8 • With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 4. • Make certain all nuts and bo...
Page 9 - SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Adjusting Cutting Height; Stopping Engine and Blade; Using Your Rotary Mower
9 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Theblade will be rotating whenever the engine isrunning. Be sure no one other than the operator isstanding near the lawn mower while startingthe engine or operating the mower. Never run engi...
Page 10 - SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Height; Carburetor; Cutting Height; SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Lubrication; Blade Control
10 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to your lawn mower without firststopping the engine and disconnecting thespark plug wire. Handle Height Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position.To lower the handle height for your convenience...
Page 11 - Cutting Blade; To remove blade; To Reinstall Blade; Cutting Deck; Engine
11 Figure 10 WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performingany repairs or maintenance. NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up. Cutting Blade WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protecthands ...
Page 12 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
12 performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the engine manual. • The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season; check engine ma...
Page 13 - Safety & Decorative Labels Location
13 777S30118 777S30108 777D06000 ON SIDE DISCHARGE DOOR 777S30143 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,DO NOTOPERATE UNLESS THIS GUARD IS INI T ' S P R O P E R P L A C E . I F D A M A G E D , R E P L A C E I M M E D I A T E L Y . (MODEL PLATE ON LEFT SIDE) 20" CUT 6.5 HP READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEE P SA...
Page 16 - 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...