Troy-Bilt 830 Series Operator's Manual page 8

WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
_way from the chute
tea on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Recoil
Control
__ Electric Start
Ignition Switcht
Height LAedjeustment
Fill
Gasoline FiII
Figure 9
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features=
These are described below and illustrated on this
page= This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential=
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle
of the mower= Depress and squeeze it against the
upper handle to operate the unit= Release it to stop
engine and blade=
WARNING:This blade control mecha-
nism is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Drive Contro_
The drive control is Iocated on the upper handIe=
Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive
system= Release it to disengage the drive system=
Release the drive controI to slow down when ap-
proaching an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping=
See Figure 9=
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located
above the left rear wheeI. To adjust the cutting
height, refer to the Adjustment Section on page 7=
Recoi_ Starter
The recoiI starter is attached to the right upper
handle= Stand behind the unit and puII the recoil
starter rope to start the unit=
E_ectric Start Ignition Switch
(if
equipped)
If your mower is equipped with an electric starter,
the ignition switch is located on the left side of the
handle panel= It is used only for the electric starter=
FreshStart
TM
Gas Cap
(if Equipped}
This unit may be equipped with a FreshStart
TM
con-
tinuous fuel preserver gas cap which automatically
drips continuous fuel preserver into your fuel tank for
up to six months depending on conditions, such as
temperature, usage patterns, fuel type and blend= To
activate the gas cap, follow the instructions below:
1, Snap the fuel preserver cartridge that comes with your
unit into the fuel cap,
2, Peel off the white tab from the cartridge,
3, Twist the FreshStart
TM
cap onto the fuel tank,
When you visually see that the fueI preserver car-
tridge is empty, replacement cartridges are available
through your local Troy-Bilt service dealer=
Gas and Oi_ Fill-Up
1, Check oil level and add oil if necessary, Follow engine
manual for this, See Figure 9 above for location of the
oil fill
2, Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual See Figure 9 above for location of
gas fill
WARNING:Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
Electric Start Units Only
Charge battery for 16 hours before initial use= Follow
instructions on page 11 in Maintenance section=
8