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SECTION 3: 

ASSEMBLY AND SETUP 

 

Contents of Carton 

 
One Lawn Mower;   
One Grass Catcher; 
One Rear Discharge Chute; 
One Side Discharge Deflector; 
One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual; 
 

Assembly 

 
Note: This unit is shipped without gasoline or 
oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as 
instructed in the accompanying engine 
manual BEFORE operating your mower. 
 
Handle 
1.

 

Remove any packing material which may 
be between upper and lower handles. 

a)

 

Pull up and back on upper handle as 
shown in Fig. . Make certain the 
lower handle is seated securely into 
the handle mounting brackets. Do 
not crimp cables while lifting the 
handle up. 

b)

 

Tighten star knobs to secure upper 
handle to lower handle. Make sure 
that each carriage bolt is seated 
properly in the handle. 
 

2.

 

Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on 
each side of lower handle. 

a)

 

Remove hairpin clip from this hole. 
Using a pair of pliers, insert hairpin 
clip into the hole on pin closest to 
the bracket. See    Fig. Repeat on 
other side. 

b)

 

Insert a carriage bolt found in the 
manual bag into the upper hole on 
the handle mounting bracket. 
Secure with one plastic wing nut, 
also included in the manual bag. 
Repeat on other side with 

remaining hardware. 
 
Note: Make certain the drive cable 
is routed around the outside and 
above the lower handle so it does 
not interfere with attaching the 
grass bag. The chute door has been 
designed to move the starter rope 
out of the way of the bag when the 
chute door is opened. 

3.

 

The rope guide, which is connected to the 
support rod, is located on the right side of 
the lower handle. See Fig. 

a)

 

Hold blade control against upper 

handle. 

b)

 

Pull Starter rope out of the engine. 
Release blade control. 

c)

 

Slip Starter rope into rope guide. 

4.

 

Attach cables to the lower handle with 
the cable ties already on the lower handle. 
Insert pegs on cable ties into the holes on 
the lower handle. Pull cable ties tight and 
cut off the extra. 

 
Grass Catcher 
The mower was shipped with the mulching 
baffle installed on the unit. For bagging 
purposes, you will have to attach the grass 
bag and its adapter in place of the mulching 
baffle. 
1.

 

Remove three wing nuts holding the 
mulching baffle in place and remove from 
unit. 

Summary of Contents for TPKH822

Page 1: ...22 Self Propelled Lawn Mower Model TPKH822 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY ...

Page 2: ...ment please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below A sample model plate is also given below 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 help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized ...

Page 3: ...local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer WARNING This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of th...

Page 4: ...the handles and keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 6 Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes during equipment operation and while performing an adjustment or repair Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 7 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting ...

Page 5: ...uld start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of a problem 20 Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off 21 Never place any part of the body in the blade area ...

Page 6: ...devices Check their proper operation regularly 6 After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower 7 Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 8 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trai...

Page 7: ...g is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device 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 lead to improper performance and compromise safety minutes before refueling 10 Never over fi...

Page 8: ...slope gauge on the following page to measure slopes If the slope is greater than 15 degrees do not mow it Do a Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise caution when changing direction b Watch for holes ruts rocks hidden objects or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip Tall grass can hide obstacles c Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injur...

Page 9: ...d mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes WARNING SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely ...

Page 10: ...r off if a child enters the area g Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children h Use extreme care when approaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower i Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler j Never allow children under 14 years old to ...

Page 11: ... carriage bolt found in the manual bag into the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket Secure with one plastic wing nut also included in the manual bag Repeat on other side with remaining hardware Note Make certain the drive cable is routed around the outside and above the lower handle so it does not interfere with attaching the grass bag The chute door has been designed to move the starter rop...

Page 12: ...TANT All wheels must be place in the same relative position For rough or uneven lawns move the height adjustment lever to a higher position This will stop scalping of grass The casters cable locked in a straight ahead position or position to swivel freely See Figure Insert 1 Lift lock pins 2 Place in larger holes to lock wheels Place pins in smaller holes to allow casters to rotate freely for turn...

Page 13: ...t Up section Drive Control The drive control is located on the upper handle Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive system Release the drive control to slow down when approaching an obstacle making a turn or stopping Side Discharge Chute Your mower is shipped as a mulcher To discharge the grass clippings to the side instead follow the instruction in the Assembly and Set Up section to attach ...

Page 14: ...ith the engine 1 Standing behind the mower squeeze and hold the blade control against upper handle 2 Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to overcome compression prevent kickback and start the engine Repeat if necessary See Fig NOTE Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against the rope guide Stopping Engine 1 Release blade control to stop the engine an...

Page 15: ...catcher bag to collect clippings while you are operating the mower 1 Attach grass catcher following instructions in Setup and Adjustment Grass clippings will automatically collect in the bag as you run the mower 2 Operate the mower till the grass bag is full 3 Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop 4 While holding the grass bag by ...

Page 16: ...ith suitable tool Do not spray with water IMPORTANT Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit These may cause damage to bearings or the engine The use of water results in shortened life and reduce serviceability 4 Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground If you had put plastic under the gas cap earlier make sure to remove it now Engine Care A list of key engine maintenan...

Page 17: ...ngine crankshaft Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked Bottom or with part number faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position Make sure that the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges 6 Place blade bell support on the blade Align notches on the blade bell support with small holes in blade 7 Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to ...

Page 18: ...er to engine manual 6 Push CHOKE knob in Engine Overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Clean area around and on top of engine Occasional skips hesitates at high speed 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too wide 2 Dirty air cleaner 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug 2 Refer to engine ...

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Page 20: ...uel Tank Cap Wheel Rear Wheel Front Side Discharge Chute Grass Bag Mulching Blade V Belt Phone Titan Pro to order replacement parts or a complete parts manual Have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www titan pro co uk ...

Page 21: ...Notes ...

Page 22: ...splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to sue of exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Titan Pro does not extend any warranty for products...

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