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Troy-Bilt 830 Series Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 830 Series Operator's Manual

21-inch rotary mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21-inch Rotary Mower — Model Series 830
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting 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 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester
for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A
IMPORTANT
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
www.mymowerparts.com
www.mymowerparts.com
*Shown with Optional Electric Start
FORM NO. 769-02163A
12/14/2006

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  • Page 1 P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORM NO. 769-02163A PRINTED IN U.S.A TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 12/14/2006 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels ..15 Operating Your Lawn Mower ......8 Parts List ............16 Troy-Bilt LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,...

  • Page 3: Slope Gauge

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2...

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a 6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- of ignition.

  • Page 6: Setup And Adjustment

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1. Remove grass catcher and any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Remove hand knobs from handle mounting brackets and pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 3-1.

  • Page 7: Cutting Height

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 WARNING: Never operate mower unless 10. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is seated on the pivot rod and the rear closed.

  • Page 8: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Know Your Lawn Mower Drive Control Blade Control Electric Starter† Operating Height Adjustment Lever Your Lawn Recoil Starter Mower WARNING The blade control mechanism is a † Shown with Optional safety device.

  • Page 9: Starting Engine

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

  • Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Lubrication 1. Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 5-1. 2.

  • Page 11: Blade Care

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Blade Care WARNING: When removing cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1.
  • Page 12 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 7. Replace with new belt, working it between the deck and baffle, first around the transmission pulley and then the engine pulley. NOTE: Make certain that belt is seated correctly and that it is riding smoothly on the engine pulley and is not pinched between the lower and upper pulley halves.
  • Page 13 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Charging Battery (If Equipped) WARNING: The battery contains cor- rosive fluid and toxic material; handle with care and keep away from children. Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Problem Cause Remedy 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. Engine fails to start 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3.

  • Page 15: Off-Season Storage And Safety Labels

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Safety TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT Labels OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
  • Page 16 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Model Series 830 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 17: Parts List

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 746-04265A Drive Cable 731-05462A Trailshield 735-04059 Rubber Grommet 731-05157 Mulch Plug 753-05096A Drive Control Assembly 731-05017A Rear Door Parts List 731-04204 Bail Cover 710-1241...
  • Page 18 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Model Series 830 shown for reference shown for reference www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 19 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Ref. Part No. Description 754-04093 V-Belt 732-04338 Spring Lever 720-0230 Foam Grip Parts List 717-04184A Spur Gear, 14T - LH 710-0599 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.50 750-04305A Spacer 749-04267A Cross Bracket 687-02204 Front Bracket Assembly...
  • Page 20 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- exported outside of the United States, its possessions and sions and territories.

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