Troy-Bilt Series 100 - Manuals

Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Please do; Table of Contents; Call a Customer Support Representative at

2 Finding and Recording Model Number Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the the model number an...

Page 3 - WARNING; or a fence post; Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope); Do not operate; your lawn mower on such slopes.

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 c...

Page 4 - General Operation

2 Safe Operation Practices General Operation 1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regula...

Page 5 - Children; Service; Safe

3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the blade control handle immediately, and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds. Do Not: 1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose...

Page 6 - Setup and

6 NOTE: Reference to right, left, front and rear of the lawn mower is in relation to the operating position. WARNING: Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual. 1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Pull up and bac...

Page 7 - NOTE: All wheels must

Figure 4 NOTE: All wheels must be in the same height of cut. When cutting in heavy or moist grass, the rear of the lawnmower may be raised higher to allow better discharge of the grass. 3 Setup and Adjustments 4. Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle. Pull cable tie tight...

Page 8 - Know Your Lawn Mower; TARTER; Never

4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 8. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. Recoil Starter The recoil start...

Page 9 - Using Your Lawn Mower

4 Operating Your Lawn Mower WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Be sure no one other than the...

Page 10 - Lubrication; Maintenance

10 WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. Figure 10 General Recommendations1. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. 2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not ...

Page 12 - Trouble; Cause

12 For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an autho- rized service dealer. 6 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. Engine not primed.5. Faulty spark pl...