Troy-Bilt 13A-344-563, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Mower Internal Bagging System Model 13A 344 563 LR927 PRINTED IN CANADA Operator s Manual OGRM 4004 Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment 60 OTTAWA STREET KITCHENER...

Page 2: ...n the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model plate by pivoting the cover upward and looking under the fram...

Page 3: ...rs are considered consumable items and as such are not warranted NOTE Regular maintenance replacement parts and related inspections and adjustments are excluded from coverage when made as part of norm...

Page 4: ...Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blade s place transmission in neutral set park brake stop engine and remove key before dismounting...

Page 5: ...e extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operatio...

Page 6: ...thod to dispose of waste from your local office of Environmental Protection Agency Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion b Use proper co...

Page 7: ...ly 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could sli...

Page 8: ...Figure 3 Slide the battery cover towards the rear to access the front negative terminal Remove the screw and nut from the negative terminal with a wrench Attach the black battery cable to this negativ...

Page 9: ...previous page to attach side discharge chute to the deck Place wing nut on each of the hex bolts and thread a few turns See Figure 5 Check that the mulch plug is aligned correctly within the discharg...

Page 10: ...Shift Lever Use to change direction of the mower Grass Fill Level Indicator Use to determine the level of grass clipping in the bag and when to stop and empty it Parking Brake Use to stop the mower f...

Page 11: ...The shift lever is used to regulate the direction of your rider mower It can be set at forward neutral or reverse settings These settings marked as F N and R respectively are located next to the shif...

Page 12: ...the side of the battery you will have to charge it for a minimum of one hour at 4 6 amps Refer to the battery supplement sheet for instructions on charging the battery The battery is located under the...

Page 13: ...engage the blade by pressing on the blade engagement pedal with your left foot while sitting on the operator s seat When mowing an area for the first time watch out for objects lying on the grass If...

Page 14: ...ss move the cutting height adjustment lever to the highest position and cut Then move the lever to a lower position and cut again Seat Position The seat position on the rider mower can be adjusted to...

Page 15: ...of deck If the deck is contacting the cable bracket on the front of the transmission you will have to adjust the rear deck height Test 2 Checking Front to Rear Levelling Place the deck in the highest...

Page 16: ...emember to thread the nut down to raise the deck and thread up to lower the deck Once the deck is level thread the middle hex nut to tighten against the ferrule Make sure the cut is even and the lift...

Page 17: ...Remove belt from around the idler and then the transmission pulley See Figure 15 Using a 9 16 socket remove bolt spacer and the flat washer from the variable speed pulley See Figure 16 Drop the pulley...

Page 18: ...ands by wearing heavy gloves or using a rag to grasp the cutting blade Remove the 5 8 hex flange nut which holds the blade to the blade spindle Remove blade from the spindle See Figure 17 Sharpening W...

Page 19: ...eth of the external steering gears with automotive multi purpose grease every 25 hours of operation or once a season Linkage Lubricate all deck linkage and height adjustment linkage with a light oil F...

Page 20: ...ble Possible Cause Remedial Action Excessive vibration 1 Bent or damaged blade 2 Bent blade 1 Stop engine immediately Check all pulleys blade adapters keys and bolts for tightness and spindle damage T...

Page 21: ...vel is low fill to just below split rings with water Charge with 6 Amp charger until fully charged If this does not work replace battery 4 Replace fuse following instructions on page 17 5 Make sure th...