Troy-Bilt 80- Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your new equipment , please locate the model...

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; DANGER; 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 manual before attempting to operate this machine. ...

Page 4 - Safe Handling Of Gasoline:; Your Responsibility

4 Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before op...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

5 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 15° SI GHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICA L TREE A POWER P O LE A CORNER OF A BUI LD ING OR A FENCE POST F O LD O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R ...

Page 6 - SECTION 3: SETTING UP; Spark Plug Wire

6 SECTION 3: SETTING UP Spark Plug Wire 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine. 2. If engine is equipped with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground. See Figure 1. Shipping Block The chute deflector on your mower may be held i...

Page 7 - Starter Rope; Mulching Baffle

7 Starter Rope 1. The starter rope is attached to the engine. Additional rope may be wound around the starter handle. If so, unwind the rope from the handle. 2. With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, depress the blade control handle and pull the rope out of the engine. 3. Place the rope...

Page 8 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Know your lawn mower; Blade Control Handle; Before Starting

8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Know your lawn mower Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 6. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade....

Page 9 - Starting Engine; Stopping Engine; Operating Tips

9 Starting Engine • If your unit is equipped with a primer, prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. • Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Figure 7. • Grasp the recoil starter handle as sho...

Page 10 - SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Cutting Height; Handle Height

10 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. 1. To change the height of cut, squeeze adjuster lever toward the wheel, moving up or down to selected height. NOTE: All wheels must be in the same height of cut. Handl...

Page 11 - SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; General Recommendations; Cleaning Mower

11 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must mai...

Page 12 - Blade Care and Replacement; Blade Mounting Torque

12 Blade Care and Replacement Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service:• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Tip mower as specified in separate engine manual. If it does no...

Page 13 - SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING

13 SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact an authorized service dealer. Problem Cause Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. Blocked fuel line.5. Faulty spar...

Page 14 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

16 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada an...

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