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Troy-Bilt 830 Series Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 830 Series Operator's Manual

21-inch rotary mower
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Safety • AssembJy • Operation
• Tips & Techniques
• Maintenance
• TroubJeshooting • Parts Lists =Warranty
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21-inch Rotary Mower -- Model Series 830
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land 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. 769-02163A
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
12/14/2006

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  • Page 1 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. 769-02163A PRINTEDIN U.S.A TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 12/14/2006...
  • Page 2 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. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......Safe Operation Practices ........
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... >. o>. 15° o>.
  • Page 4 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle cornpo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
  • Page 5 19.Shut the engine off and waituntil the bladecomesto a 6. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources completestop before removingthe grass catcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefora few secondsafter accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part ofthe body in 8.
  • Page 6 1. Removegrasscatcherand anypacktngmatertal "_ which maybe betweenupper and lowerhandles. L,,_ a. Removehandknobs from handlemountmg [--__9 bracketsand pull up and back on upper handle as showntnRgure3-1.Makecertatnthe lower handleis seatedsecurelyinto the handlemounting brackets. etupand b Tighten handknobs securingupperhandleto ,_ ,," lowerhandle.Makesure thateach carriagebolt is Aa = u s ment seatedproperlytnthe handle.
  • Page 7 WARNING:Never operate mower unless 10.Toconvertto side discharge,makesuregrass the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly catcherisoff of the unit and rear dischargedoor is seated on the pivotrod and the rear closed. dischargedoor restsfirmly against top of the grass a. On the sideof the mower,lift themulchingplug. catcher.
  • Page 8 KnowYour Lawn Mower Drive Contr01 "_ C0ntrol Startert Height Adjustment L ever erat|n Your Lawn -w-r WARNING Made controJ mechanism is 1 Shownwith Optional safety device: NeVer ElectricStart attempt to bypass its operations. Figure 4-1:The majorcomponents onthemower. Mulching Plug Nowthat youhavesetupyour lawnmowerfor operation, Use extreme care it's importantto becomeaquaintedwith its controlsand The mulchingplug is usedfor mulchingpurpose.Instead...
  • Page 9 mower canresult inforeign objects being ARNING:The operationof any lawn thrown intothe eyes,whichcan damage youreyes severely.Alwayswear safetyglasses whileoperating the mower or whileperformingany adjustments or repairs on it. Starting Engine 0 pe rat |n _q Your Lawn operator is standing near the lawn mower WARNING:Be sure no one other than the while starting engineor operatingmower.
  • Page 10 "x Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least _"_ oncea seasonwth ghto The bade centre must operatefreely in both directions.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axleand innersurface of the wheelwith lightoil. 3.
  • Page 11 Blade Care ARNING:Whenremoving cutting blade for sharpeningor replacement, protect your handswith a pairof heavyglovesor use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1. Disconnectspark plugwire fromspark plug.Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and Ma=nta=n=ng the carburetorare up. Your Lawn 2.
  • Page 12 7. Replacewith newbelt, workingit betweenthedeck ..firstaroundthe transmissionpulley and baffle, thenthe enginepulley. NOTE: Makecertain that belt is seatedcorrectlyand that it is ridingsmoothlyon the enginepulleyand is not pinchedbetweenthe lowerand upperpulleyhalves. 8. Tightenself-tappingscrewsecuringdeck baffle Maintain=rig loosenedearlier. Your Lawn 9. Replaceengine baffleand securewith self tapping screws.
  • Page 13 ARNING:The batterycontainscor- rosivefluid and toxic material; handle with careand keep away from children. Do not puncture,disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases could be vented during Maintaining charging or discharging. Use in a well ventilated area, away from sources of ignition. Your Lawn NOTE:The specialdesignedplug on the chargerwill only Mower...
  • Page 14 Problem Cause Remedy Enainefails to start 1 Bladecontroldisengaged• 1. Engageblade control• 2. Sparkplug wiredisconnected. 2. Connectwireto spark plug. 3. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. I 3. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline. 4. Enginenot primed(if equipped). 4. Primeeng ne as instructedin Trouble "OperatingYourLawnMower'. 5.
  • Page 15 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from 'mower for any reason, BEADOPEBATOfl'BMANUAL. KELPSAFETYDEVIBEB dBLARE CONTROL, T RAILINGSHIELD, DI$CNANGE COVER, E TB. IN PLACE ANDWORKING.It DAMAGEDREPLACE I_t_tEDIATEL¥...
  • Page 16 Model Series 830...
  • Page 17 746-04265A DriveCable 731-05462A Trailshield 735-04059 RubberGrommet 731-05157 MulchPlug 731-05017A RearDoor 753-05096A DriveControlAssembly 731-04204 Bail Cover 710-1241 Screw,1/4-15x 1.00 747-1161A BladeControl 720-04072 StarKnob 746-04213 ControlCable 732-04264 TorsionSpring,RH 749-04037 LowerHandle 711-04374 DoorPivotRod 725-0157 CableTie 647-04051 GrassCatcherFrame 664-04045 GrassCatcher 732-04265 TorsionSpring,LH 710-0599 TT Screw,1/4-20x.500 710-1174 CarriageBolt, 5/16-18x 2.00 _FACTORY...
  • Page 18 Model Series 830 shown for reference...
  • Page 19 Fief. Part No. Description 754-04093 V-Belt 732-04338 Spring Lever 720-0230 FoamGrip 717-04184A SpurGear, 14T- LH 710-0599 TT Screw,1/4-20x 0.50 750-04305A Spacer 749-04267A CrossBracket 687-02204 Front BracketAssembly 731-05470 Clip Spacer 741-04136B SplitHex FlangeBearing 734-04014B FrontWheel 712-04065 FlangeLock Nut,3/8-16 634-04207D RearWheel 710-04531 Screw,1/4-20x.39 replacement parts,...
  • Page 20 To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmay notapplyto you. or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no eventshall recoveryof any kind be greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220,or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.