Controls And Features; Blade And Drive Control; Cutting Height Adjustment Lever; Electric Start Ignition Switch (If Equipped) - Troy-Bilt TB230 Operator's Manual

Controls and Features

Drive Control
Electric Start
Ignition Switch
Recoil Starter
Side Discharge
Chute
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 is a safety device.
Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on top of the upper handle and is
used to engage the drive. Squeeze it against the upper handle
to engage the drive; release it to slow down or stop mower from
propelling.

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

One adjustment lever is located on the right rear wheel and one
is located on the right front wheel. Both levers have to be at the
same relative position to ensure a uniform cut. To adjust the
cutting height, refer to the "Assembly & Set-Up" Section.
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Figure 4-1
Blade Control
Deck Wash
Deck Wash (If Equipped)
Your mower's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface
as part of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse grass
clippings from the deck's underside.
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass
clippings to the side instead, follow the instructions in the
"Assembly & Set-Up" section to attach the side discharge chute.
WARNING:
chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label
on the unit.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.

Electric Start Ignition Switch (If Equipped)

The electric start ignition switch is located on the right side of
the upper handle. It is used only for the electric starter.
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Keep hands and feet away from the
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