Troy-Bilt 12157- User Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation
- Page 4 – Safe Handling of Gasoline
- Page 5 – General Service; Your Responsibility
- Page 6 – SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; ON; USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE; WARNING
- Page 7 – SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Removing Unit From Carton; Hardware Pack; Disconnecting Spark Plug; Assembling Handle
- Page 9 – Removing Grass Catcher; Converting to Side-Discharge; SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Blade Control Handle
- Page 10 – SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Before Starting Mower
- Page 11 – Using the Mulcher
- Page 12 – SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Cleaning the Lawn Mower; Lubrication; Wheels
- Page 13 – SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Blade Care
- Page 14 – Replacing Rear Flap; SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting Handle Height; Adjusting Cutting Height; Adjusting Carburetor
- Page 16 – SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 436
- Page 18 – NOTES
- Page 20 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
21” Rear & Side Discharge
Mulching Lawn Mower
Model 436
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Operator’s Manual
FORM NO. 769-00010C.fm
(9/2003)
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3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT 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. Be completely familiar with the c...
4 8. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds. 9. Mow in daylight or good artifi...
5 7. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. 8. Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area. 9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. 10. Nev...
