Troy-Bilt 556 Troybilt lawn mower

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WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypassits
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep handsand feet
_way from the chute
tea on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this
page. This knowledge wi!l a!low you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle
of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the
upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop
engine and blade.
WARNING:This bladecontrol mecha-
nism isa safety device. Neverattempt
to bypass itsoperations.
Cutting Height
Adjustment Levers
y
Figure 1
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers
have to be at the same relative position to ensure a
uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle= Stand behind the unit and puII the recoil
starter rope to start the unit=
Gas and OH Fill-Up
1, Check oil level and add oil if necessary, Follow engine
manual for this, See Figure 1above for location of the
oil fill
2, Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual See Figure 1 above for location of
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of
the upper handle and is used to engage the drive.
Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the
drive; release it to stow down or stop mower from
propelling= See Figure 1.
Mulching Option
The mulching option is used only for mulching
purposes= Instead of collecting the grass clippings
in the grass catcher, your mower has the option of
recirculating the clippings back to the iawn= Make
sure that the rear discharge door is closed and the
grass catcher is removed from unit while mulching=
gasfill
WARNING:Useextreme carewhen han-
dling gasoline.Gasoline isextremely
flammable andthe vapors areexplosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while
the engine ishot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other
sources of ignition.
WARNING:Theoperation of any lawn
mower can result inforeign objects
being thrown intothe eyes,which can
damageyour eyesseverely. Always
wearsafety glasseswhile operating
the mower,or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.
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