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21" Seifopropelted Mutching Mower -- Model 565
READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTFIUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPEFIATmON
Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstate laws(if any),
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedin effectiveworkingorderby the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode), Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019,
FORMNO, 769-02187A
PRINTEDIN U,S,A TROYBILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 12/2005
This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn mower, mtwi_ he_p you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
TrouMe Shooting .............................................. 12
Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 13
Parts List ........................................................... 14
Notes .................................................................. 18
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU START ASSEMBLING
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe model plate on the equipment and copy the
information to the sample model plate providedto the righL
You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating
position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This
information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web
site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support
Department or an authorized service dealer.
Model Number Serial Number
OTPDV B T TROY-B LTLLC
P. O. BOX 361131
www.troybiit.com CLEVELAND,0H44136
330=558=722Q
Customer Support
P_ease do NOTreturn the unit to the retai_er from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
if you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operation or maintenance of this unit,
you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
1. Visit troybit.com for many usefulsuggestions. Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options
reproduced in this sample to the right. Click on the appropriate button and help
2. Phone a Customer Support Representative
at 1(866) 840-6483.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissues with regards to performance,power-rating,
specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed
separatelywith your unit, for more information.
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WARNING
Do not mowon inclines
with a dope in excess
of 15 degrees (a rise
of approximately
2-"
feet). A riding r
could overturn and
cause serious injury.
if operating a walb
behind mower on such
a dope, it is extremely
footing and you could
dip, resulting in serious
injury.
Operate RiDiNG
mowers up and down
dopes, neveracross
the face of dopes.
Operate
WALK-BEHIND
mowers across the
face of dopes, never
up and down slopes.
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manual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcan
resultinseriousinjury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.
! Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
endangerthepersonal
safetyand/orproperty
Children
Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatoris notalert to presence
of children.Childrenare oftenattractedto mowerandmowing
activity.They do not understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea andunderwatchful
careof a responsibleadultother thanthe operator.
2. Be alert andturn moweroff if a childentersthe area.
3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,look behindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecare whenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscure
yourvisionof a childwho mayrun into themower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hot orrunningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfrom a hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsoldto operatea power
mower.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin this
manualandshouldbe trainedandsupervisedbya parent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingto assemblethis machine.Read,understand,
andfollow all instructionson the machineandin the
manual(s)beforeoperation.Be completelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuse of this machinebefore
operatingit.Keepthis manualin a safeplace forfuture
and regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. This machineis a precisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunit hasbeen designedto performonejob: to
mow grass.Do notuse itfor any otherpurpose.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis
machine.Children 14yearsold and overshould readand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
be trainedand supervisedbya parent.Only responsible
individualswho arefamiliar with these rulesof safe
operationshould be allowedto usethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to
be used. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys and
otherforeignobjectswhichcould betripped overor picked
up and thrownby the blade.Thrownobjectscan cause
seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also, avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wall or obstructionwhich maycausedischargedmaterial
to ricochetbacktoward theoperator.
6. Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduring opera-
tion andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect
youreyes. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeserious
injuryto the eyes.
7. Wearsturdy, rough-soledwork shoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthat coverthe arms and
legs andsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate
this machinein bare feet,sandals, slipperyor lightweight
(e.g. canvas)shoes.
8. Do notput hands or feet nearrotatingparts or undercutting
deck.Contactwithblade can amputatehands andfeet.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercan causeblade
contactor thrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccur asa resultof the mowerbeing pulled
overthe foot during a fall causedby slippingortripping.
Do notholdon to the mower ifyou are falling; releasethe
handle immediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyou whileyou are
walking.If you mustback the mowerawayfrom a wall or
obstructionfirst look downandbehind to avoidtripping and
thenfollow thesesteps:
a. Stepback from mowerto fully extendyour arms.
b. Be sureyou arewell balancedwith sure footing.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethan half way
towardyou.
d. Repeatthese stepsas needed.
12.Do not operatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholor drugs.
13.Do not engage the self-propelledmechanismon units so
equippedwhilestarting engine.
14.The bladecontrol handleis a safetydevice.Neverattempt
to bypassits operation.Doing so makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmay resultinpersonal injurythrough
contactwith the rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerin wet grass. Alwaysbe sure of
yourfooting. A slip and fallcan causeseriouspersonal
injury.If you feel youare losingyour footing,releasethe
bladecontrol handle immediatelyandthe bladewill stop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mow only indaylightor good artificiallight. Walk,never run.
17.Stopthe bladewhen crossinggraveldrives,walks or roads.
18.If the equipmentshouldstart to vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engine andcheck immediatelyforthe cause.Vibrationis
and follow the warnings 5. Tohelp avoid bladecontact ora thrown objectinjury, ._ generallya '_arningof !rouble.. .......
]_ _nut the engne errandwar unl: me Daaecomes-coa
and i..struction2 stay inoperatorzone behindhandlesandkeepchildren, "
u _ compete stop beforeremovng the grasscatcher or unc og
, ,; bystanders,helpers,andpetsat least75 feet frommower .
un_nusmanuau glngthechute
whileit is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
and on the machine, area.
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The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after
the engineis shutoff. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin
the blade area untilyou are surethe blade has stopped
rotating.
20.Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrailshield, discharge
cover, grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle,or othersafety
protectivedevicesin place andworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto do socan
resultin personalinjury.
21.Mufflerandengine becomehot and can causea burn.Do
nottouch.
22.Onlyuse parts and accessoriesmadefor this machineby
manufacturer.Failureto do so canresult inpersonalinjury.
23.If situationsoccurwhichare not coveredin this manual,
use careand goodjudgment.Contactyour dealerfor
assistance.Telephone1-866-840-6483forthe name of your
nearestdealer.
SJope Operation
Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich
can resultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopes requiresextra
caution.Ifyou feeluneasyon a slope,do notmow it. Foryour
safety,use the slopegaugeincludedas part of this manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis unit on a slopedor hilly
area.If theslope is greaterthan 15 degrees,do notmowit.
Do:
1. Mow acrossthe face of slopes;neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts, rocks,hidden objects,or bumpswhich
can causeyou to slipor trip.Tall grasscan hideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbe sure of yourfooting.A slip andfall can cause
seriouspersonalinjury.If you feel you are losingyour
balance,releasethe blade controlhandleimmediately,and
the blade will stop rotatingwithin 3 seconds.
Do Not:
1. Do not mownear drop-offs, ditchesor embankments,where
you couldloseyour footingor balance.
2. Do not mowslopes greaterthan 15degrees as shownon
the slope gauge.
3. Do not mowon wetgrass. Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personalinjury or propertydamage useextreme
care in handling gasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhen gasolineis spilledon yourself oryour clothes
which can ignite.
2. Washyour skinand changeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle or on a truckor trailer
bedwith a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the
groundawayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck ortrailer
andrefuel it onthe ground.Ifthis is not possible,then refuel
such equipmentona trailer witha portablecontainer,rather
than froma gasoline dispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwith therim of thefuel tank or
container openingat all times until fuelingis complete.Do
notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesandother sources
of ignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein the area.
9. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whileengineis hot or
running. Allowengineto cool at least two minutesbefore
refueling.
10.Neverover fill fuel tank. Filltankto no morethan _ inch
belowbottom of filler neckto providefor fuel expansion.
11.Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
12.If gasolineis spilled,wipe it offthe engineand equipment.
Moveunit to anotherarea.Wait 5 minutesbeforestarting
engine.
13.Neverstore the machineorfuel containernear an open
flame,spark or pilot light as on a water heater,space
heater,furnace, clothesdryer,or othergas appliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass, leaves,
or otherdebrisbuild-up.Clean upoil or fuel spillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowa mowerto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
1. Neverrun an engineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplug wire andgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingbolts atfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent, cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe
originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.EM.) bladeonly,listed
inthis manual."Useof parts whichdo notmeetthe original
equipmentspecificationsmay leadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesare sharp andcan cut.Wrapthe bladeor wear
gloves,anduse extracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepall nuts,bolts, andscrewstight to be surethe equip-
ment is in safeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera-
tion regularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stop the engine,discon-
nectthe spark plugwire andgroundagainstthe engine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor any damage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
8. Neverattempt to makea wheel or cutting height adjustment
whilethe engineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,and trail
shieldare subjectto wear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingparts orallow objectsto be thrown.Forsafety
protection,frequentlycheck componentsand replaceim-
mediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.EM.)
parts only,listed in this manual.'Use of partswhich do
not meettheoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Donot changetheengine governorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operating
speedof the engine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary'.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper
disposalof fluidsand materialscan harmtheenvironment.
This Symbolpoints
ua! before attempting to
resuUt in personal injury_
::When you see th s
_symbol
,EEDMTSWARNmNG
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to persons who read
understand
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left hand corresponds
to the left side of the
IMPORTANT
DO NOTcrimp the
cableswhen lifting the
handle up. Make sure
to route the cables
inside the lower handUe,
iMPORTANT
without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Fill
up gasolineand oil
as instructed in the
accompanyingengine
manual BEFORE
operating your mower,
Step 1
Step 2
1, Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between
upperand lowerhandles,
a, Pullupand backon upperhandleas shownin
Step 1,Makecertain the lowerhandleisseated
securelyintothe handlemountingbrackets,
b, Tightenstarknobssecuringupperhandleto
lowerhandle,Makesure thateach carriagebolt is
seatedproperlyin the handle,
2, Locatehairpinclip in oneholeonthe weldpin on each
sideof lowerhandle,
a, Removehairpinclipfromthis hole,Usinga pair of
pliers,inserthairpinclip intothe otherholeon the
weldpin, Repeaton otherside,
b, Inserta carriagebolt fromthe hardwarepackinto
the upperholeon thehandlemountingbracket,
Securewith one plasticwing nut,also included
inthe hardwarepack,Repeaton otherside with
remainingitemsfromhardwarepack,
3, The ropeguideis attachedto the right sideof the
upperhandle,Loosenthe wingnut whichsecuresthe
ropeguide,
a, Holdthe bladecontrol againstupperhandle,
b, Pullstarterrope outof the engine,Releasethe
bladecontrol,
c, Slipstarterrope intoropeguide,
d, Tightenwingnut,
4, Insertpostoncableties into holesprovidedon the
lowerhandle,Pullcabletie tight and trim excess,
5, Anadiustingplateandthumbleverat eachwheel
positionprovidescuttingheightadiustment,
a, Depresslevertowardswheel,
b, Moveit toany of the nine positionsfor desired
cuttingheight,See Step5,
c, Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck,
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Step 3 Step 4
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is at the bottom,
b, Slipplasticchannelof grassbagover hooksonthe
frame,See Step6, All the plasticchannelsexcept
centertopof bagattachfromoutsideof bag,
c, Attachcentertop of bagfrom insideof bag,
7, Followsteps belowto attachgrasscatcher:
a, Liftreardischargedoor,
b, Placegrass catcheron the pivotrod, Letgo
of dischargedoorso that it restson thegrass
catcher,SeeStep7,
To removegrasscatcheror convertto a mulcher(if
equipped),lift rear dischargedoor on the moweras
showninStep8, Lift grass catcherupand outof the pivot
rod, Releasereardischargedoorto allow,it to closerear
openingof mower,
,1_ WARNING: Never operate mower
unJess the hooks on the grass
catcher are firmJyseated on the
pivot rod, and the rear discharge
door rests firmly against top of
the grass catcher.
8, if coverfingto side discharge,makesuregrasscatcher
is offunit andreardischargedooris closed,
a, Liftmulchingplugon the rightsideof mower,
b, Slidetwo hooksof sidedischargechuteunder
the hingepinonthe mulchingplugassemblyand
lowerthe side mulchingplug,SeeStep8,
NOTE:Do not removethe side mulchingplug at anytime,
evenwhenyou arenot mulching,
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Step 5
Step 6
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_Make certain bag is
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Step 8 Step 7
Never operate mower
unless the hooks on
the glass catcher are
firmly seated on
pivot rod, and the
_rear discharg e door
rests firm!yaga!nst
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WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
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 hands and feet
_way from the chute
tea on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Recoil Starter
GrassBag
Cutting
Height
Adiustment
Levers
Mulching Plug
Side DischargeChute
Figure 1
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 will allow 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 is a safety device. Neverattempt
to bypass its operations.
Drive Contro_
The drive controI is located on the underside of
the upper handIe and is used to engage the drive.
Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the
drive; release it to slow down or stop mower from
propelling. See Figure 1.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching
purposes= Instead of coIIecting 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=
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is !ocated 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.
Recoi_ Starter
The recoiI 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 bvel and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 1 above 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
gas fill
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine ishot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
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 pedorming any
adjustments or repairs on it.
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1, Placethe fuel valveleverfoundonthe left sideof the
engineintothe ON position,SeeFigure2 inset,
2, Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe blade control
againstupperhandle,See Figure2,
3, Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil
starterhandleand pull ropeout with a rapid,continu_
ous,full arm stroke,SeeFigure2, Keepinga firm
gripon the starterhandle,let the roperewindslowly,
Repeatuntil enginecranks,Letthe rope rewindeach
timeslowly,
Stopping Engine
1, Releasebladecontrolto stopthe engne andblade,
2, Disconnectsparkplugwire fromsparkplugand
groundagainstthe engine,
_ ARNING:Wait for the blade to stop
completely before doing any work
on the mower or to remove the grass
catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
WARNING:Neveroperate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Be surelawnis dear of stones,sticks,wire,or other
obiectswhich coulddamagelawnmoweror engine,
Suchobiectscouldbe acddentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionand causeserious personaliniuryto the
operatorand others,
_ ARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Removewire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspectmower
for any damage, and repair damage
before restarting and operating.
Extensivevibration of mower during
operation is an indication of damage.
Theunit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
Figure 2
1, Oncethe engineis running,squeezethe drive
controlagainstthe upperhandleto propelmower,
2, For bestresults,do notcut wet grass,
3, Fora healthierlawn,nevercut off morethanone-
thirdof the total lengthof the grass,
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcherfrom the
mower,The reardischargedoorshouldbe closed,
1, Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass,
2, Neworthickgrassmayrequirea narrowercut,
Adiustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn,
3, if thegrasshas beenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches,mulchingis not recommended,Usethe
grasscatcherto bag clippingsinstead,
Using Grass Catcher
Youcan usethe grass catcherto collectclippingswhile
youare operatingthe mower,
1, Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsonpage
7,Grassclippingswill automaticallycollect in bag as
yourun mower,Operatemowertill grass bagis full,
2, Stopenginecompletelyby releasingthe blade
controlhandle,Makesurethatthe unit hascometo
a completestop,
3, Liftdischargedoorand pullgrassbagup andaway
fromthe mowerto disposeof the grassclippings,
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
iioperating the mower,
_ngine or operating
_ower. Never tun
engine !ndoors or
in enclosed poorly
ventilated areas' En_
gine exhaust Contains
carbon monoxide, an
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odorless and deadly
_gas, Keep hands, feet,
_hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
_parts on engine and
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MOWer
WARNING
Nways stop engine,
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
eJeaning, lubricating
or doing any kind of
maintenance on your
machine.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Genera_ Recommendations
1, Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
any maintenance,
2, Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoes notcover
itemsthat havebeensubiectedto operatorabuse
or negligence,Toreceivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras
instructedhere,
3, Changingofengine=governedspeedwill void
enginewarranty,
4, All adiustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason,
5, Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
aretight,
WARNING:Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
maintenance on your machine.
mustoperatefreelyin bothdirections,See Figure3,
2, Lubricatethe wheelsat leastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil), If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner
surfaceof the wheelwithlight oil SeeFigure3,
3, Lubricatethe torsionspringandpivotpointon the rear
dischargedoorperiodicallywithlightoil to prevent
rust, SeeFigure3,
4, Thetransmissionis prequbricatedandsealedat the
factoryanddoes notrequirelubrication,
5, Followthe accompanyingenginemanualfor lubrica-
tionscheduleand instructionfor engine lubrication,
Deck Care
The undersideof the mowerdeckshouldbe cleaned
aftereachuseto preventany build=upofgrassclippings,
leaves,dirt, or otherdebris,Ifthisdebrisis allowedto
accumulate,it will resultinrustandcorrosion,
1, Disconnectsparkplugwire,Draingasolinefrom lawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap,
2, Tip mowerso that it restson the housing,Keepthe
sidewith the air cleanerfacingup,Hold mowerfirmly,
WARNING:Nevertip the mower more
than 90 degrees in any directions and
do not leavethe mower tipped for any
length of time. Oil can drain into the
upper part of the engine causing a
starting problem.
3, Scrapeand clean the undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool Do notspraywithwater,
4, Putthe mowerbackonits wheelson the ground,If
you hadput plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now,
Engine Care
A listof keymaintenancejobs requiredfor good
performanceby the moweris givenbelow,Followthe
accompanyingengine manualfor detailedlist and
instructions,
1, Maintainoil levelas instructedin enginemanual,
2, Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions,Cleaneveryfew hoursunderextremely
dustyconditions,Referto engine manual
3, Cleansparkplugandresetthegap oncea season,
Checkengine manualfor correctplugtype and gap
specifications,
4, Cleanengineregularlywith a cloth or brush, Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)dean to permit
properaircirculation,Removeallgrass,dirt and
combustibledebrisfrom mufflerarea,
Replacing Rear F_ap
1, Toremoverearflap,cut off the flat end of the wire rod
whichsecuresit to the deck,SeeFigure4,
2, Attachthe newflapand newrod to deck, bendingthe
endsof the new rodover to secureto deck,
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Blade Care _ -'_
WARNING:When removing cutting
bladefor sharpeningor replacement,
protect your hands with a pair of heavy
gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade.
1, Disconnectsparkplugwire fromsparkplug,Turn
moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and
the carburetorareup,
2, Removebolt,bladebensupport,blade,andblade
adapterfromthe enginecrankshaft,See Figure5,
3, The bladecan be sharpenedwitha file oron agrind=
ingwheel Do notattemptto sharpenthe bladewhile
it is stillon the mower,Whensharpeningblade,follow
originalangleof grind,Grind cuttingedgesequallyto
keepbladebalanced,
4, Removebladefromthe adapterfor testingbalance,
Balancethe bladeon a roundshaftscrewdriverto
check,Removemetalfrom the heavyside untilit
balancesevenly,
WARNING:An unbalanced bladewill
cause excessivevibration when rotating
at high speeds. It may cause damage
to mower,and could break causing
personal injury.
5, Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandthe innersurface
of the bladeadapterwith Nghtoil Slidethe blade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft,Placethe blade
on the adaptersuchthat theside of the blademarked
"Bottom"(or with part number)facesthe groundwhen
the moweris inthe operatingposition,Makesurethat
bladeis alignedandseatedon bladeadapterflanges,
6, Placeblade bensupporton the blade,Alignnotches
on the bladebell support with smallholesin blade,
Replacehexbolt and tightenhex boltto torque:450
in, Ibs,rain,,600 in, Ibs,max,
Toensuresafeoperationof yourmower,periodically
checkthe blade boltfor correcttorque,
Belt Care
1, Removetwoshoulderscrewssecuringfrontdrive
coverto mowerdeck, SeeFigure6, Pressinwardon
sidesof frontdrivecoverand releasetabsthatsecure
it to the heightadjusterbrackets,Removedrive cover
frommower,
2, PuNup on the belt keeperwireand pivotit outaway
fromthe drivepulley,See Figure6 inset,
3, Rollthe beltoff the transmissionpulley,Tip mower
on its side with the air filter up to accessbeltfrom
undersideof mower,SNdebeltoff of enginepulleyand
threadthroughthe openingin thebelt keeperbracket,
Then removethe beltfrom aroundthe bladeby remov=
ingoverone end at a time,SeeFigure7,
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Figure 5
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Figure 8
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Figure 7
4, Replacewith newbelt,workingaroundbladeand
upthroughthe beltkeeperbracket,Makesure belt
is firmlyseatedon engine pulleywhile pullingfrom
the othersideandslidingit aroundthe transmis=
sionpulley,Pivotthe belt keeperwire backinto its
operatingpostionandsnapintothe slot provided,
Reassemblefrontdrivecover,
pair of heavy g oves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibration when rotat-
ing at high speeds. It
may cause damage
I:omower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
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P,ob o co Romody
Enginefails to start I 1. BiadeCoetr01disengaged. 1 il EngagebiadecontioL
Shooting
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I 2, Sparkp!ugwile d sconnec_ed. 2. Connectwire to spark plug,
3, Fueltank empty orstale fue!. 3. Filltank wjth clean fresh gasoline,
4. Eue rave Cosed. Open fuel valve.See enginemanual
5, Faultyspa[kp{gg, 5, Clean, adJustgap,or[eplace.
Engine runs erratic 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 1. Connectandtighten sparkplug wire.
2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuel line: fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
3. Vent ingas cap plugged.
4. Wateror dirt infuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Carburetorout of adjustment.
3. Clearvent.
4. Drainfuel tank. Refill withfresh fuel.
5. Referto engine manual.
6. Referto engine manual.
Engine overheats 1. Engineoi! levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewith properoi!.
2. Air flowrestricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing
and clean.
: 3. Carburetornot adjustedproperly, : 3. Referto engine manual.
Occasional skips
(hesitates) at
high speed
Vibration
1. Sparkplug gap too close.
2. Carburetoridle mixtureadjustment
improperlyset.
1. Adjustgap to .030".
2. Referto engine manual.
2. Referto engine manual.
3. Dirtyair cleaner. ! 3. Referto engine manual.
Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tighten bladeand adapter.Balance
blade.
2. Bentcutting blade.
2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.
I B
1. Wheels not positionedcorrectly.
2. Dull blade.
Uneven cut
1. Placeall four wheelsin same
heightposition.
2. Sharpenor replace blade.
wire, andclean outdebris.
• 3. Damagedor worn belt. . 3. nspectand repace bet.
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Off-Season Storage
The followingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyourlawn
mowerfor storage,
1, Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin
the lubricationinstructions,
2, We donot recommendthe useof a pressurewasher
or gardenhoseto dean your unit,
3, Referto enginemanualfor correctengine
storageinstructions,
4, Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting,
5, Storemowerina dry, cleanarea,Do not storenext
to corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer,
When storinganytype of powerequipmentin apoorly
ventilatedor metalstorageshed, careshouldbetaken
to rust-proofthe equipment,Usinga lightoil orsilicone,
coattheequipment,especiallycanes and all moving
partsof yourlawnmowerbeforestorage,
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
DO NOT remove safety I
(or any) labels from l
mower for any reason,
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1. 71b0214 HexLock Nut,3/8_24 35. 618_04377 TransmissionAssembly
2. 736-0105 BellWasher.325x.930x.45 36. 687-02193 HeightAdi.Assembly- LH
3. 756-04132 Pulley,3.82 x.313x.68 687-02194 HeightAdi.Assembly- RH
4. 710_04329 TorxScrew 37. 787_01298 FrontHeightAdi. Plate_RH
5. 707-04567A TransmissionBracket 787-01299 FrontHeightAdi. Plate-LH
6. 726_04043 PushNut 38. 687_02044 PivotPlateAssembly
7. 736_04178A SIottedWasher 39. 732_0706 FrontLever_RH
8. 731-05187 ClutchLever 73b0707 FrontLev'er-LH
9. 721-04110 Odng 40. 782-5002B FrontBaffle
10. 731-05099A UpperHousing 41. 71b04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16
11. 721-04107 Oil Seal 42. 734-04018A FrontWhee18x2.125
12. 741-04116 BallBearing 43. 734-04127 RearWheel,12x 2.125
13. 710-04374 HexScrew 44. 710-04531 Screw1/4-20x .390
14. 711-04317 PinionShaft 45. 717q762 Gear 14TRH FWDRH
15. 715-04030 DowelPin 717q761 Gear14TLH FWDLH
16. 715-0129 SpiroIPin 46. 715-0221 DoweIPin
17. 707_04409A ShifterFork 47. 782_7551A Wheel DustCap
18. 711-04429 OutputShaft 48. 716-0102 SnapRing
19. 736-0572 FlatWasher 49. 736-0474 FlatWasher
20. 736-04224 FlatWasher 50. 710-0216 Hex Screw,3/8d6 x.75
21. 741-04106 PlasticBushing 51. 736-0447 WaveWasher
22. 731-04883 LowerHousing 52. 748-0355 BearingSupport
23. 717-04194 28ToothGear 53. 741-0604A SleeveBearing
24. 73b04290 CompressionSpring 54. 73b0708 BearingRetainer
25. 750_04405 Slev.Spacer1.8"Lg. 55. 720_0426 AdiustmentKnob
26. 750-04404 SleeveSpacer9.10"Lg. 56. 710d652 TT Scr.w/Washer1/4-20x.625
27. 710-0854A SelhTappingSemsScrew 57. 738-0507B ShoulderScr.500Dia.x.434
28. 787-01278 21"Deck3 in 1 SP 58. 687-02039A PivotArm Assembly-RH
29. 710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x 0.5 687-02040A PivotArm Assembly_LH
30. 738-0270 BelIWasher 59. 73b0866 RearSpringLever
31. 687-02055 HingedMulchPlugAssembly 60. 720-0312 FoamGrip
32. 17032A ChuteDeflectorAdapter 61. 687_02192 HandleBracket_RH
33. 731-04161 MulchPlug 687-02191 HandleBracket_LH
34. 732q014 TorsionSpring 62. 687-02057 HandleBracketAssembly-LH
34. 747-0710 HingePin 687-02056 HandleBracketAssembly- RH
ous by notdisengaging
For parts and/or
accessories
please call '
1o866o840-6483, or
1-330-558-2'220.
www.troybiR.com
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1 746-04206A VariableSpeedCable 24 747-0996 PivotRod
2 731-04150C Rear Baffle21"Rd, 25 731-05020A TransmissionCover (Black)
3 710-04371 Screw1/4-15 26 710-1650 ShoulderScrew# 12-24
4 731-04204 DeluxeBaiICover 27 787-01265A BeltKeeperBracket
5 747-1161A BladeControl 28 749-0928A LowerHandle
6 749-04206 UpperHandle 29 754-04101 V-Belt
7 787-01258A CableMountBracket 30 756-04161 UpperPulleyHalf25mmx2,62
8 753-0833 ControlLeverAssembly 31 756-04160 LowerPulleyHalf25mmx 2,62
9 720-0279 HandleKnob 32 750-04438A SleeveSpacer25mmx 1,375x,62
10 720-04072 StarKnob 33 748-04082 BladeAdapter
11 710-1205 Eye Bolt 34 736-0524B BladeBelISupport
12 746-1113 ControICable-37,75" 35 736-04173 SpaceWasher
13 710-1174 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x 2,0 36 736-0250 FlatWasher
14 726-0240 CableTie 37 710-1257 HexScrew3/8-24 x 2,50
15 714-0104 CotterPin 38 742-0741 21"MulchingBlade
16 712-0397 WingNut 39 731-04177 SideDischargeChute
17 664-04011 GrassbagAssembly 40 732-04317 ExtensionSpring
18 747-04080 Grass Bag Frame 41 732-04294 BeltKeeperWire
19 732-0700 Wire 42 710-04329 Torx Screw
20 731-04998 RearTrailingShield 43 710-1652 TT Scr, w/Washer1/4-20x,625
21 731-04134A Rear DischargeDoor 44 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20x0,5
22 750-04162 Spacer 45 710-0703 CarriageBolt1/4-20
23 732-0408% TorsionSpring-LH 46 738-1002 ShoulderScrew1/4-14
732-04090A TorsionSpring-RR
oUSby not disengaging
For parts and/or
accessories
please call
1o866o840o6483,or
1o330o558o7220.
www.troybiJt.com
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
®
The limitedwarrantyset forth belowis givenbyTroy_BiltLLCwithrespect
to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,itsposses_
sionsandterritories.
"Troy_Bilt"warrantsthis productagainstdefects in matedaland workmam
shipfor a periodof two (2) years commencingon thedate of original
purchaseandwill,at its option,repairorreplace,freeof charge,any part
foundto be defectivein materialsor workmanship.This limitedwarranty
shallonly applyif this producthasbeenoperatedand maintainedin
accordancewiththe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,and
has notbeen subiectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,
impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft, fire, water,or damage
becauseof other perilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromthe
installationor use ofany part, accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby
Troy_Biltfor use withtheproduct(s)coveredby this manualwill voidyour
warrantyas to any resultingdamage.
Normalwearparts are warrantedto be free fromdefects in materialand
workmanshipfora period of thirty (30) days from thedate of purchase.
Normalwearparts include,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
NOWTO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorizedservice
dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages,
or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-
0019, or can 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220,or log on to our
Web site at www.troybilt.com.
This limitedwarrantydoesnot providecoveragein the followingcases:
a. The engineor componentparts thereof.Theseitemsmay
carrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicable
manufacturer'swarrantyfor termsandconditions.
b. Log splitterpumps,valves,and cylindershavea separateone
yearwarranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune_ups,brakeadiustments,clutch adiustments,
deckadiustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinish
dueto use orexposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. Troy_Biltdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssold or
exportedoutsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand
territories,exceptthosesold throughTroy_Bilt'sauthorized
channelsof exportdistribution.
f. Replacementpartsthatare notgenuineTroy_Biltparts.
g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.
No impliedwarranty, includingany impliedwarranty of merchant°
ability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable
period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identi-
fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as
mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or
retailer,with respect to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. During the
period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement
of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and
exclusive remedyarising from the sale. Troy-Bilt shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care
services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted
product.
Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlong animpliedwarranty
lasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmay notapplyto you.
In noeventshall recoveryof any kind begreaterthanthe amountof the
purchasepriceof the productsold. Alteration of safety features of the
product shall void this warranty. Youassumethe risk and liability for
loss,damage,or iniuryto youand yourpropertyand/or to othersandtheir
propertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto use the product.
This limitedwarrantyshall notextendto anyoneotherthanthe original
purchaseror to the personfor whom it was purchasedas a gift.
HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THISWARRANTY:This limitedwar-
rantygh,'esyouspecificlegalrights,and you mayalso haveother rights
whichvaryfromstateto state.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain
warrantycoverage.
TROYBILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAN D, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1(866} 840-6483, 1-330-558-7220
