Troy-Bilt 1900678- Manuals

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE: 1. C heck the blade and the engine m ounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.2. K eep all nuts, bolts, and screw s tight to be sure the equipm ent is in safe w orking condition. 3. N ever store the m ow er w ith gasoline in the tank in­ side a building w her...

SECTION 2 Assembly Instructions Your TUFF-CUT® Mower is shipped partially unassembled for safe shipment to you. You’ll find all the loose parts and necessary hardware packed inside the shipping carton. Please follow the simple steps in this Section for quick, easy and complete mower and engine prepa...

STEP 2: Attach Handlebars A. Parts N eeded: (3) 3/8"-16x3/4" long H ex H d. Screw s, (3) 3/8" Lockw ashers, (3) 3/8"-16 H ex N uts,(1) Plastic Tie (for 22" M ow er O nly). B. G ently fold back the handlebars from their shipping position atop the m ow er and align the holes in the...

Photo 2-6: C levis attaches to bellcrank. D o not rem ove alignm ent screw and nut during attachm ent steps. IM PO FnA N T Whenever the handlebar height is changed, the posi­ tion of the control rod clevis must be changed accord­ ingly. Moving the handlebars changes the tension on the upper control ...

STEP 5: Attach Mower Discharge Deflector CAUTION • The discharge deflector m ust be installed before operating the m ow er. • B efore installing the deflector, disconnect the spark plug w ire and keep the w ire aw ay from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. • It w ill be necessary to reac...

F. 5 H P EN G IN E: R em ove the oil fill cap by rotating it counterclockw ise. See Photo 2-13. U sing a clean fun­nel, slow ly add oil until it reaches the point of overflow ­ ing at the oil fill hole. A LW A YS M A IN TA IN THE O IL LEVEL A T TH E PO IN T O F O VER FLO W ING . G . A fter adding oi...

ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY STEPS: IMPORTANT Your new battery must be activated with eiectroiyte and fuiiy charged before placing it in service. The optional electric start system includes a 12-volt side-vented battery, a key sw itch ignition system , a solenoid, a starter m otor (attached to the engine...

F. To obtain m axim um starting capacity and longest life, the battery m ust be fully charged at a rate of 1 to 2 am peres until all cells are gassing freely. (To determ ine this, W EAR SAFETY G O G G LES and use a flashlight to look dow n into each cell w hile the battery is being charged. W hen ga...

STEP 6: Attach Vent Tube to Battery A. Parts N eeded; (1) Vent Tube (shipped in battery carton). B. A ttach the long, clear plastic vent tube over the vent fitting on the positive ( + ) side of the battery. See Photo 2-24. Photo 2-24: A ttach vent tube to battery. Photo 2-25: Install battery and hol...

SECTION 3 Mower and Engine Controls Before operating your mower, familiarize yourself with all mower and engine controls. Taking the time now to understand fully the location, function, and operation of these controls will greatly increase your ability to operate your mower efficiently and safely. B...

W H E E L D R I V E C O N T R O L S (S e lf-P ro p e lle d M o d e ls O n ly ) The wheel drive handle is located below the left side handlebar grip and the wheel drive lever is located toward the right side of the handlebars. See Photo 3-1. These controls are used to engage and disengage traction dr...

SECTION 4 Operating Instructions Your TUFF-CUT Mower is very easy to operate and in this Section you wiii find not oniy detaiied operating instructions, but aiso tips and suggestions to heip you get the greatest possible satisfaction from your mower. Please read this Section thoroughly before you at...

H. CHECK BATTERY (Electric Start Models). Check that the battery is properly filled and that all electrical connections are clean and tight. Refer to Section 5 for instructions. IMPORTANT At the start of each season and after every 10 operating hours, perform the Blade Brake Control Test Procedure d...

B CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, disen­ gage the cutting blade before crossing gravel drives, roads, or sidewalks to prevent the blade from throwing stories or other hazardous objects. TO ENGAGE THE WHEELS (Self-Propelled Models Only) A. Pull the wheel drive handle up and hold it against the han...

SECTION 5 Maintenance and AcMustments S CAUTION; To avoid personal injury stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, keep the wire away from the soark plug, and let tne engine ana muffler cool down before inspect­ ing O’’ servicing the mower or engine. RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE INTERVALS M a in ...

MOWER MAINTENANCE A D J U S T I N G W H E E L D R I V E T R A C T I O N (S e lf-P ro p e lle d M o d e ls O n ly ) On self-propelled mowers, there are two friction drive rollers located in front of the rear wheels. See Photo 5-1 or 5-2. These rollers propel the mower for­ ward by pressing against th...

on the blade drive idler pulley, using two 9/16" wren­ches. Then slip the blade drive belt up and over the idler pulley belt guide. Finally, slip the blade drive belt down and off the blade drive rear puiley (lower pulley). F. Slip the wheel drive belt down and off the wheel drive rear pulley (u...

Photo 5-17: Measure length of blade drive tension spring while blade control is engaged. E. Belt tension is adjusted by loosening the two jam nuts on either side of the blade drive cable mounting bracket and pulling the cable back toward the handle­ bars for increased tension, or pushing it forward ...

Photo 5-20: Unhook wheel drive return spring. G. Insert the new blade drive belt through the front of the mower and seat one end on the blade drive rear pulley. Make sure that the belt fits inside the belt guard that surrounds the rear and sides of the pulley. H. Install the other end of the belt on...

The following guidelines will help to protect your bat­ tery while it is in service during seasonal use and dur­ ing extended periods of storage. To ensure maximum battery life and performance, these guidelines should be followed carefully. CARE IN SERVICE A. Once a month or every 10 operating hours...

C. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the negative battery post and remove the cable. D. Disconnect the positive (+) cable from the positive battery post (leave the other end connected to the sole­noid). Cover the loose end of the cable with the rubber boot. E. Remove the battery hold-down clamp...

ENGINE AIR CLEANER The air cleaner must be kept clean and properly in­ stalled at all times. A dirty, clogged filter can cause hard- starting, stalling, or over-heating problems. An impro­ perly installed or damaged filter can allow unfiltered air into the engine, resulting in premature engine wear ...

BLADE BRAKE CONTROL TEST PROCEDURE! The Blade Brake Control mechanism stops the mower blade within 3 seconds of release of the Blade Control Handle. The Blade Brake Control on your TUFF-CUT® Mower is designed to operate properly for the life of the mower. However, because the control is a mechanical...

SECTION 6 TV'oubleshooting The following are easy owner checks. If your mower still does not operate properly after you investigate the possible causes described below, call or write the Garden Way Technical Service Department. Our mower experts can help you with more complicated troubieshooting of ...

Uneven or Poor Cut 1. 2. Dull or damaged blade. Wheel heights not uniform. 1. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. Check wheel height positioning slots and holes. Poor Discharge of Grass Clippings 1. Mower housing or discharge chute clogged. 1. Clean accumulations of grass and debris 2. Dull or damaged blad...

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