Troy-Bilt 998Q, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ing applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section...

Page 2: ...e is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number Serial Number O BILT TROY BILT LL P O BOX 361131 www troyb...

Page 3: ...mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricoch...

Page 4: ...5 degrees as shown on the slope gauge 3 Do not mow on wet grass Unstable footing could cause slipping Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Child...

Page 5: ...mproper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them 5 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure...

Page 6: ...1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could _ o overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing O o _ and you coul...

Page 7: ...s observed from the operating position SettingUpYourLawnMower AssemblingHandle Lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position See Figure 3 Make certain the l...

Page 8: ...the adapter See Figure 8 NOTE The chute door has been designed to move the starter rope out of the way of the bag when the chute door is opened Starter Rope _ Guide Rod Figure 6 Attaching TheGrassBag...

Page 9: ...st the cutting height refer to the Adjustment Section in this manual RecoilStarter The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to st...

Page 10: ...1 Recoil Starter Before StartingMower WARNING Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower WARNING Never run engine indoors or in enc...

Page 11: ...ass bag is full Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control handle Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle and the lower handl...

Page 12: ...Adjustment The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or position to swivel freely See Figure 14 Lift and place the lock pins in the larger holes to lock the wheels for straight ahead oper...

Page 13: ...ut the mower back on its wheels on the ground If you had put plastic under the gas cap make sure to remove it now WARNING Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees in any directions and do not leave th...

Page 14: ...blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft See Figure 18 Remove the blade and the adapter from the crankshaft Sharpeningthe Blade The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding whee...

Page 15: ...II Brso et III I_dler Pulley _ X_ _ III ra nsm on Idler Locknut Figure 21 Using a pair of pliers pull back and rotate belt keeper bracket from the slot on the idler pulley Slide the belt out from betw...

Page 16: ...and blade in the correct order Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade to torque 450 600 in Ibs Replacing RearFlap To remove rear flap cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the de...

Page 17: ...fresh fuel 5 Clean air cleaner 6 Adjust carburetor 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Remove blower housing and clean 3 Adjust carburetor 1 Adjust gap to 030 Engine overheats Occasional skip hesitate...

Page 18: ...Date YOUR NOTES Comments 18...

Page 19: ...Safety Decorative Labels 777S30116 777S30118 I_DAMaIR _1 777120291 777120798 777120880 777S30128 777S30145 _j _ I1 ANeEn II 777120745 777120292 19...

Page 20: ...98Q 29 27 48 59 1O0 78 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V Belt can be dangerous by n...

Page 21: ...tic Spring Ratchet Pawl RH Pawl LH Shld Screw 340 ID x 285 OD Wheel Rachet Ref No 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 9...

Page 22: ...Model998Q 28 17 16 15 11 I 6O 20 13 31 62 63 22...

Page 23: ...xle Assembly 47 736 0616 Transmission Assembly 48 782 7595 Hex Screw 5 16 18 49 741 0324 Chain 50 711 1168 Rear Axle Assembly 51 717 1469 Flange Bearing 506 ID x 715 Lg 52 741 0674 Torsion Spring 53 7...

Page 24: ...ems such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to d Troy Bilt LLC does not extend an...