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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21-inch Rotary Lawn Mower — Model 838
IMPORTANT
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.
FORM NO. 769-02319
PRINTED IN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
12/21/2005
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- Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21-inch Rotary Lawn Mower — Model 838 IMPORTANT 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Slope Gauge ... 3 Safe Operation Practices ... 4 Setup and Adjustment ... -
Page 3: Slope Gauge
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... -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
DANGER: 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 the operator can Safe result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. 20. Never operate mower without proper trailshield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle, or other safety protective devices in place and working. -
Page 6: Setup And Adjustment
Setup and Adjustment Stand behind the mower as if you were Figure 3-1: Lift handle and tighten hardware. going to operate it. Your right hand corresponds to the right side of the mower; your left hand corresponds to the left side of the mower. -
Page 7: Drive Control
WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher. 8. Follow steps below to install the mulching baffle: a. -
Page 8: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Now that you have set up your lawn mower for vapors are explosive. operation, read this section to become acquainted Never fuel the machine with its controls and features. This knowledge will... -
Page 9: Starting Engine
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. -
Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
• Always observe safety rules when performing your unit. These may any maintenance. cause damage to electric • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover components, spindles, items that have been subjected to operator abuse pulleys, bearings, or the or negligence. -
Page 11: Blade Care
Figure 5-3: Remove bolt, bell support, blade, and adapter to gain access to the blade. Figure 5-4: Loosen the screw that holds deck baffle onto deck. Figure 5-5: Remove belt from transmission and engine pulley. 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. - Page 12 When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage.
- Page 13 NOTES...
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Prime engine as instructed in “Operat- ing Your Lawn Mower”. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. -
Page 15: Safety Labels
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Page 17: Parts List
754-04093 V-Belt 732-04338 Spring Lever 720-0230 Foam Grip 717-04184A Spur Gear, 14T - LH 710-0599 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.50 750-04305A Spacer 749-04267 Cross Bracket 687-02204 Front Bracket Assembly 731-05470 Clip Spacer 10 741-04136B Split Hex Flange Bearing 11 734-04014B Front Wheel 12 712-04065 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 13 634-04207C Rear Wheel... - Page 19 746-04265A Drive Cable 735-04059 Rubber Grommet 753-05096A Drive Control Assembly 747-1161A Blade Control 731-04859 Bail Cover 746-04213 Control Cable 749-04037 Lower Handle 725-0157 Cable Tie 732-04265 Torsion Spring, LH 10 710-0599 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x .500 11 787-01341 21-inch Deck 12 710-0654A TT Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00 13 787-01346...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- sions and territories. “Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material and workman- ship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.