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Page 2 - • Visit; Please do; Customer Support

2 Finding and Recording Model Number Table of Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and lo...

Page 3 - WARNING; IGHTANDHOLDTHISLEVELWITHAVERTICALTREE; &OLDALONGDOTTEDLINEREPRESENTSASLOPE; Do not operate; your lawn mower on such slopes.

3 1 Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you...

Page 4 - Children; Your Responsibility

4 2 Safe Operation Practices Children Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Children are often attracted to mower and mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of th...

Page 5 - Safe Handling Of Gasoline:; Safe

19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-ging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade ...

Page 6 - IMPORTANT

3 Setup and Adjustment IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operat-ing your mower. 1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Pull up and back on upp...

Page 7 - Setup and

5. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom. b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. S...

Page 9 - Operating

9 WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage before restarting and operating. Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and...

Page 10 - disconnect spark; General Recommendations

10 5 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing and type of maintenance on the mower. IMPORTANT : Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to electric components, spindles, p...

Page 11 - Blade Care

11 Figure 5-3: Removing the rear flap. 5 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotat- ing at high ...

Page 12 - Trouble; Cause

12 For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Clear vent.4. Drain fue...

Page 13 - DO NOT remove safety; Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower

13 Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower T O N O D , Y R U J N I F O K S I R E H T E C U D E R O T S S E L N U E T A R E P O R O R E V O C E G R A H C S I D A C S S A R G . E C A L P R E P O R P S T I N I S I R E ...

Page 15 - Parts List; To order replacement

1 8 Parts List Ref. Part No. Description 1 731-04204† Blade Control Cover 2 747-1161A Blade Control 3 746-1130 Control Cable - 40” 4 726-0240 Cable Tie 5 664-04011 Grass Bag Assembly 6 747-04080 Grass Bag Frame 7 749-1092A Upper Handle 8 731-05642 Trailshield 9 747-04587 Rear Door Pivot Rod 10 731-0...

Page 16 - 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 posses-sions and territories.“Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material and workman-ship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date...