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(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 by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Copy Model Number Here Copy Serial Number Here OTRItV BILT. TROY-BILT P. 0. BOX 361131 www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, 0H44136 330-558-7220...
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Safety Safety Alert Symbol WARNING: his is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this Owner's Manual to alert you to potential The engine exhaust from this product contains hazards. Wheneveryou seethis symbol, read and obeythe chemicals known to the State of California safety message that follows it.
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Section 1: Safety II. SLOPE OPERATION IV. SERVICE Neveroperatemower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto 1. Use extracare in handlinggasoline a firm hold on the handleand walk; slip and fall accidents whichcanresult and other fuels.
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Section 1: Safety To accessthe undersideof the b) Do not usea batterycharger mower,tip the mower rearward.Do otherthan the one providedwith the mower. not tip the mower forward or on ei- ther of its sides, unless specifically c) The batterycontainstoxic mate- advisedto do so in this manual.
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Assembly ASSEMBLY STEPS IMPORTANT:MOTOROIL MUSTBE To preventpersonal injury or property ADDEDTOTHE ENGINE BEFORE IT IS damage, do not attempt to start the STARTED.FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN engine until all assembly steps are THIS "ASSEMBLY" SECTION. complete and you have read and understand the safety, controls and STEP1: Unpacking Mower operatinginstructions in this manual.
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Section 2: Assembly 2. Plug the large connector into the bot- tom of the ignition keyswitchthat is lo- cated on the undersideof the handlebar Charge battery only with charger sup- Control rodsare adjusted at the fac- console (not pictured). plied with machine.Do not shortcircuit tory and shouldnot requireadditional batterywires.
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Section2: Assembly Figure2-6A: Attachwheeldrive controlrod to lever. 3. Add a 5/16" washer (A, Figure2-6) and attachwith a hairpin clip (B). 4. At upperend of control rod, insert angledend into Wheel Drive Control lever (V, Figure2-6A) and attach with a cotter pin (BB). Bendends of cotter pin over rod to secure.
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Section 2: Assembly 1. Hold lower part of gear select lever (W, Figure2-7) and push unit forward and backward.Thewheels should move (I, Figure2-9) against bracket(M). Position retainingplate (N), removed freely. If not, adjust length of shift link Do not use the mower if the wheels earlier,as shown in Figure2-9 (plate (P, Figure2-9) as necessary.
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Featuresand Controls IMPORTANT: MOWER MOWERFEATURES AND the leverwill also disengagethe Blade Drive Control,which will apply a brake CONTROLS that stops the bladeswithin three (3) seconds. This sectiondescribesthe various Before operating mower, be sure to featuresand controls on the unit. Refer read all safety, controlsand operating Blade Drive Control to the next section "Operation"for...
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Section 3: Featuresand Controls Operating Symbols Varioussymbols are usedon the mowerto indicatecontrol settings (your modelmay not haveall of the symbols). Thesesymbols are shown below with a descriptionof their meaning. ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE ENGAGE DISENGAGE STOP START Gear Select Lever Presence Control along with the Wheel trated) on the right side of the mower Drive Control.
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Section3: Featuresand Controls Engine Throttle Control H - IGNITION/STARTER This lever(G, Figure3-6) is usedto SWITCH G- THROTTLE CONTROL adjust enginespeedsand to stop the en- gine. Always run engineat fast speed setting for best mower performance. The throttle settings are shown below. CHOKE-Usewhen starting a cold engine.
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Operation 9. Checkthe air pressure in the rear clean unleadedgasolinewith a mini- tires (15-20 PSI). Keeptires inflated mum octanerating of 77. Leave1/2" Before operating mower, be sure to equally. of spacefor fuel expansion.Do not read all safety, controlsand operating mix oil with gasoline.Do not use instructions in this Manual and on gasolinewhich contains Methanol.
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Section4: Operation 3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch STARTING ANDSTOPPING THE ENGINE Control System Themower is equippedwith a blade- brake-clutchwhich is designedto stop the mower bladeswithin three (3) Do not operate the engine in an secondsafter releaseof the Operator enclosed area. Engine exhaust Presence Control or the BladeDrive contains carbon monoxide, a deadly Control.
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Section4: Operation 4. To start engine using recoil starter: 3. MoveThrottle Control all the way - Fast). Whenfirst practicingwith downto stop position or turn ignition the mower, put lever in No. 1 setting. A. Standon left side (as viewedfrom key (electricstart models) fully counter- Selectforward speedsaccordingto behind handlebars)of machine.Be clockwise to stop position.
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Section4: Operation Mow When Putthe GearSelect Lever(C, Figure 4-2) in R (reverse)setting by first LawnIs Dry moving leverto N (neutral). Then To avoidinjury or propertydamage: pull lever up,turn it to R position, • Maximum safe operating angle and releaselever. For best results, avoid cutting grass is 150.
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Section4: Operation 8. Do not usethe mower until the Blade first, and then mow the bottom. When 1. Parkmower on a portion of lawn mowing ditches, watch out for cans, which hasnot been recentlymowed. BrakeControl System has beenin- bottles, or other debris. spected,adjusted or repaired by an au- 2.
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Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. Carefully read this Section on mower MaintenanceChart. Referto Engine 5.
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Section 5: Maintenance W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark i1"_ plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(ele_ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. ENGINE CLEANING • Stopengine, waitfor partsto stop Chargebattery only with charger sup- moving,disconnect s parkplug wire, pliedwith machine.
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Section 5: Maintenance • !'T_TI-_I-'{_J I _[€']I Before inspecting, cleaning o rservicing themachine, shut o ffengine, waitformoving p arts tostop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow these instructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. ENGINESTORAGE The belt cover must be removedto per- 5.
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Section 5: Maintenance W!_LY_TI:I-'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts to stop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinslxuctions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. BLADE DRIVE BELT BladeDriveDisengaged REPLACEMENT Followthis procedureto removeand re- placethe bladedrive belt.
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Section 5: Maintenance W!_LY_II:I;t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts to stop,disconnect spark i_ _ plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinslxuctions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. BLADEBRAKEREPLACEMENT Adjust idlerin direction Followthis procedureto install a new of arrow to tighten blade blade brake.
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Section 5: Maintenance W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(ele_ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Followthis procedureto replacethe wheeldrive belt.
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Section 5: Maintenance W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark t _) plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. 5-15) clockwise until it stops in the neu- tral (N) position (from forward gear positions).
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Section 5: Maintenance W!_IW:I-'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(ele_ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. New Blade Worn Blade Replaceif separation begins to form.
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Section 5: Maintenance W!_ILr_TI:I.'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. CLEANING UNDERSIDE OF OFF-SEASONSTORAGE MOWER DECK •...
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Section 5: Maintenance W!_[+_+I:I;t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark i_ _ plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinsb_ctions canresult i nserious personal injury orproperty d amage. LubricationChart ITEM INTERVAL LUBRICATION T YPE AMOUNTREQUIRED...
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Section 5: Maintenance W!_[+_+I:I;t_II_[_I Beforeinspecting, c leaningor servicingthe machine,shut offengine, wait for movingpartsto stop, disconnect s park i_ ,_) plugwire andmovewire away fromsparkplug. Removeignitionkey(elecb'ic startmodels). Failureto followthese ins_ctions canresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage. ATTENTION! This chart describesserviceguidelinesonly. It does not provide completeserviceinformation. Completeservice is availablefrom your authorizedmower or enginedealer.Beforeperforming any of the maintenanceprocedures,referto the appropriateinformation containedin this Manualor the EngineOwner's Manualfor the correct safety precautionsand mainte- nanceprocedures.
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Section 5: Maintenance W!_[W:I-'i_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark i_ _) plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(ele_ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. ATTENTION!This table describesservice guidelinesonly. It doesnot providecom- pleteserviceinformation.
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Wide-CutCombination Mower 112 _11 zl19 122_ _113 11 _ 129 _ HANDLEBAR A NDCONSOLE A SSEMBLY...
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Models753B,E753B HANDLEBAR A NDCONSOLE ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 1186393 777S00003 FlangeLocknut,3/8-16......1 Warning Decal(A) ......... 1 1185147 777D06080 Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 5/8 ......2 Logo Decal(A) (B) ......... 1 1721252 1734196 J-Clip............1 Ignition Switch (B) ......... 1 1107382 1764984 FlatWasher,5/16 ........
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Wide-CutCombination Mower 403_ _172 TORQUE TO 40 FT. LBS.,_1_.4 LOCTITE IN PLACE .._ "_._ ! 177 _ 90 RIGHTREARONLY) ...//7 18 0 .._: .."'_- DRIVEASSEMBLY...
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Models753B,E753B DRIVEASSEMBLY Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. Engine, E lectricStart ......1 1732499 Top Locknut, 5/16-18......1770247 Lower BladeRod........1 Engine,RecoilStart ........ 1 1769904 EnginePulley ......... 1 1770326 TransaxlePulley ........1 736-0171 Lock Washer,7/16 ......... 1 1118808 Retaining Ring........
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Models753B,E753B ELECTRICAL D IAGRAM - MODELE753BONLY WIRE COLOR CODE IGNITION SWITCH Solenoid Blue Regulator Red. II 'h B I Black _"_1 ¥ _ yWehlltoe I1"-12 J-" R/W I Red/White START, II L'"--I REARVIEwRUN White/Black Ignition _ Mao_ Switch [_L_ To Charger FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY Ref.
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Wide-CutCombination Mower 44 _ 'q_ LOCTITEINT0 _ _40 LOCTITE INTO PLACE _ ,.,,., PLACE 43 _\_ "" TORQUETO TORQUE TO 35 FT. LBS. 21 _ 35 FT. LBS. 40 25_ _ _ 46 ._7 40 _ 24 51 _ 41 _ _ 24 50 _ 36 e...
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Models753B,E753B MOWERDECK ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 1185574 1732499 Locknut,5/16-18 ........1 Ball Bearing..........4 1746869 1723996 Spacer............ 2 PulleySpacer......... 1 1765092 777S30118 Mower Spindle........2 DangerDecal.......... 1 Ref. No. not used ........1768818 FlatWasher, 3/8 x 3/4 ......7 1765029 736-0169 BladeSpacer..........
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: O T_RO BILT The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its pos- United States, its possessions and territories.