Table Of Contents - Troy-Bilt 838 Operator's Manual

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 ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower.............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower......................... 10
BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please
locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the infor-
mation to the sample model plate provided to the right. You
can locate the model plate by standing at the operating posi-
tion and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information
will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or
obtain assistance from the Customer Support Department or
an authorized service dealer.
Please DO NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this
unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
1. Visit www.troybilt.com
2. Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1-866-840-6483.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica-
tions, warranty, and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with
your unit, for more information.

Table of Contents

Finding and Recording Model Number
Customer Support
contacting Customer Support.
Troubleshooting................................................ 14
Safety Labels .................................................... 15
Parts List ........................................................... 16
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Model Number
www.troybilt.com
2
Serial Number
TROY-BILT LLC
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CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-558-7220
866-840-6483