Troy-Bilt 18A-212A766, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE I...

Page 2: ...ase be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable t...

Page 3: ...ters area Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during 9 operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to th...

Page 4: ...ea until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating Never operate mower without proper trail shield discharge 23 chute grass catcher if provided motor blade control handle or other safety protective...

Page 5: ...1 manufacturer OEM replacement parts listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety Before cleaning r...

Page 6: ...NUAL S Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury keep hands and feet away Do not operate...

Page 7: ...a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2...

Page 8: ...lever forward or back for desired cutting height 2 Release lever towards mower deck 3 Handle Assembly Raise the cutting height adjustment to the highest setting 1 See Fig 3 1 To assemble the lower han...

Page 9: ...See Fig 3 6 Secure the motor cord in the cord guide clamps 3 NOTE Cord retainer may already be installed Slide the cord retainer if packed separately onto the 2 right hand side of the upper handle wi...

Page 10: ...tacle To properly route your extension cord through the cord retainer Approximately 14 to 16 inches from its end crease your 1 extension cord to form a tight loop Push the loop through the bottom hole...

Page 11: ...s firmly against top of the grass catcher Side Discharge For side discharge you will need to have the rear mulching baffle installed below the rear discharge door On the right side of the mower lift t...

Page 12: ...ted on the upper handle of the mower The cord retainer secures your extension cord and safely limits its movement Overload Protection Switch The mower is equipped with an overload protection switch lo...

Page 13: ...15 ampere breaker NOTE To avoid tripping circuit breakers select an outlet on a circuit that is not overloaded Do NOT select an outlet that is on a circuit hosting appliances such as a refrigerator St...

Page 14: ...cord lies in the cut portion of the lawn out of the way Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around trees shrubs or other obstacles When picking up the extension cord wind the cord in a series of e...

Page 15: ...mower to water The underside of mower deck should be cleaned after each use as grass clippings leaves dirt and other debris will accumulate This accumulation of grass clippings etc is undesirable as...

Page 16: ...perate mower unless the trail shield is in place and working Never operate mower with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury The trail shield is subject to wear and dama...

Page 17: ...excessive vibration and may cause damage to the mower and result in personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Grind metal from the heavy side until it balan...

Page 18: ...an your unit Make certain the power supply is disconnected Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials su...

Page 19: ...of cut and walk slowly Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15 2 amperes Reset the circuit breaker and start the mower again Mower cutting grass unevenly Lawn rough or uneven 1 Move the wheels to a...

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Page 21: ...lade 19 3 In 1 35 731 07598 Washer 36 736 04487 Washer 37 712 04237 Nut M10 x 1 25 38 731 07516 Support Cord 39 731 07520 Keeper Cord 40 725 05071 Resistor Ref Part Number Description 41 725 05119 Res...

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Page 23: ...23 Section 10 Notes...

Page 24: ...nty Refer to applicable manufac turer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants fil...