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21-inch Rotary Lawn Mower-
Model 834
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush=
coveredor grass=covered l and unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136=0019,
FORMNO,769=02163
PRINTEDIN U,S,A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
12/15/2005
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- Page 1 Safety o Assembly o Operation o Adjustments o Maintenance oTroubleshooting o Parts Lists oWarranty ® 21-inch Rotary Lawn Mower- Model 834 READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush= coveredor grass=covered l and unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any), If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester...
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Page 2: Customer Support
This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn mower. Jt wH_ he_p you assembJe, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. P_ease read and understand what it says. Table of Contents SJope Gauge ............Troub{eshooting ..........Safe Operation Practices ........ - Page 3 yourlawnmower o nsuchslopes. WARNING Do not mowon inclines with a dope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-" feet). A riding r could overturn and cause serious injury. if operating a walb behind mower on such a dope, it is extremely footing and you could dip, resulting in serious injury.
- Page 4 manual. Aswithanytypeofpower e quipment, carelessness or erroronthepartoftheoperator can result i nserious injury. T hismachine i s capable ofamputating hands andfeetandthrowing objects. Failure t oobserve t hefollowing s afety instructions couldresult i n serious injury ordeath. Children 6. Alwayswear safetyglasses or safetygogglesduringopera- tion andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatoris not alert to presence youreyes.
- Page 5 The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources the engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the bodyin of ignition. the blade area untilyou are surethe blade has stopped 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill rotating. accumulatein the area. 20.
- Page 6 brackets, b, Tighten handknobs to secureupper handleto lowerhandle,Makesure thateach carriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle, 2, Replaceand tighten hand knobsremovedearlierto securelowerhandb to handb brackets,Figure3-2, 8, The ropeguide is attachedto the right sideof the upperhandle,Loosenthe wingnut whichsecuresthe rope guide,Figure8-8, Stand behina the _'_n a, Holdthe bladecontrol againstupperhandle, moweras if you were...
- Page 7 pivotrod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher. 8, Followsteps belowto install the mulchingbaffle: a, Lift the rear dischargedoor and lift the grass catcherup and off ofthe pivot rod, if installed, b, insert themulchingbaffleas shown in Figure3=5and releasethe reardischargedoor, 9, To convertto sidedischarge,makesure grasscatcheris off of the unitand rear dischargedoor is closed, a, On theside of the mower,lift the mulchingplug, b, Slidetwo hookson side dischargechute underhingepin on mulchingplug assembly,Figure3=6,Lowerside...
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Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower Receil Starter===÷ The blade centrel is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its eperatiens. Use extreme care when Oil Fill handling gaaemine. Figure4-1:The majorparts on the lawnmower. Gasemineis extremely flammable and the Now that you have set up your lawn mower for Cutting Height Adjustment... - Page 9 mower can result in foreign objects being ARNING:The operation of any lawn 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. Starting Engine operator is standing near the lawn mower WARNING:Be sure no one other than the...
- Page 10 Lubrication 1, Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least oncea seasonwith lightoil The bladecontrol must operatefreely in both directions,Figure5=1, 2, Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil), If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axleand innersurface of the wheelwith lightoil, Figure5=1, 3, Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear dischargedoor periodicallywith lightoil to prevent rust, Figure5=1, 4, Thetransmissionis pre=lubricated and sealedat the...
- Page 11 protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1, Disconnectsparkplug wire fromspark plug,Turn moweron its side makingsure that the air filter and the carburetorare up, 2, Removebolt, blade bensupport,blade,and blade adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft,Figure5:3, NOTE:Whenremovingthe blade,bladeadapter,etc,, be carefulnot to removeor lose partsaboveit associated with the engine pulley,...
- Page 12 6, a, Workingfrom the rear of the rnower, c arefully Off-Season Storage removebeltfrom transmissionpulley. The followingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyour lawn b, Oncebelt is off transmissionpulby, pushdownon mowerfor storage, to access engine p ulley andslide belt • deckbaffle Clean andlubricate mowerthoroughly asdescribed off this pulleyand out from underthe deck, Figure the lubricationinstructions.
- Page 14 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start S!ade c0_troidisengaged, Engageb!ade contrOL 2. Spark ptugwire disconnected, Connectwire to Sparkplug. 3. Fue!iankernptyorstaleiue!, 3. Pi!!tankWithOlean {reshgasr_!ine. 4, Enginen0t primed. Pr me engne as nstructed n Operat= ingYeur Lawn M0Wer. Troubme 5, Ciean, adjustgap 0r ieplace, Blockedfuel line Oleanfuel line= Shoot og...
- Page 15 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower mower fet any reasen,...
- Page 16 Shown fo_rde_el_ce _ Shown for relerence...
- Page 17 75&04093 WBelt 73b04338 SpringLever 720-0230 FoamGrip 717-04184A SpurGear,14T-LH 710-0599 TT Screw,1/&20 x 0.50 750-04305A Spacer 749-04267 CrossBracket 687_02204 FrontBracketAssembly 731-05470 C@ Spacer 10 741-04136B SplitHex FlangeBearing 11 73&O4014B FrontWheel 12 71b04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8d6 13 63&04207C RearWheel 14 710-04531 Screw,1/&20x.39 15 717-04192A SpurGear,14T-RH To order replacement 16 736-3084 Flat Washer...
- Page 19 746-04265A DriveCable 24 731-05463 DeckBaffle 735-04059 RubberGrommet 25 710-0260A CarriageBolt, 5/16-18x .62 753-05096A DriveControlAssembly 26 712-04063 FlangeLock Nut, 5/16-18 27 731-05462 Trailshield 747-1161A BladeControl 731-04859 BailCover 28 731-05157 MulchPlug 746-04213 ControlCable 29 731-05017A RearDoor 749-04037 LowerHandb 30 710-1241 Screw,1/4-15x 1.00 31 720-04072 StarKnob 725-0157...
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Page 20: Limited Warranty
Troy-Bilt. During the installationor use ofany part, accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement Troy_Bilt f or use with theproduct(s)coveredby this manualwill voidyour of the product as set forth above.