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- Page 1 ® Owner/Operator Manual Wide-Cut 33" Combination Mower • Safety • Assembly • Controls • Operation • Maintenance Models 34087 34087C 34089 34089C GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED...
- Page 2 State of California to cause cancer, birth de- fects, or other reproduc- tive harm. This TROY-BILT product is certified to com- ply with ANSI Standard B71.1 – 1996. All products in this Manual meet the latest OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE CPSC blade safety requirements.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SERVICE INFORMATION .........2 Owner's Record SECTION 1: SAFETY..........3 Please write the Model and Serial Training ....................3 Numbers of your mower in Preparation ..................3 the spaces provided. You Operation ..................4 can find the location of Maintenance and Storage ..............5 these numbers in the Decals....................6 illustration below. -
Page 4: Service Information
If you have any Questions or HOW TO Problems... REACH ...Please contact your local TROY-BILT ® authorized dealer or call or write the Factory. When calling or writing, please be sure to provide the Model and Serial Numbers of your Address machine (refer to Page 1). -
Page 5: Section 1: Safety
Section Safety WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA Read Me AND OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS First! Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush cov- Please read and follow all of the ered, or grass covered land, or on land covered with grain, safety rules in this Safety Section. -
Page 6: Operation
Safety 6. Do not operate the mower 15. Never operate mower in wet catcher attachment must be in- when barefoot or wearing grass. Always be sure of your stalled properly and function open sandals. Always wear footing; keep a firm hold on correctly. -
Page 7: Maintenance And Storage
Safety III. CHILDREN 3. Never make adjustments or re- 13. To access the underside of the pairs with the engine running. mower, tip the mower rear- Tragic accidents can occur if the Disconnect the spark plug wire ward. Do not tip the mower operator is not alert to the pres- and keep the wire away from forward or on either of its... -
Page 8: Decals
Safety SAFETY DECALS Make certain all safety decals on this equipment are kept clean and in good condition. The decals are shown (at reduced sizes) below. If you need a replacement decal, please refer to the Parts Catalog that accompanied this Manual. -
Page 9: Section 2: Assembly
Section Assembly Subjects covered in this Section: • Inspection After Delivery Read Me • Unpacking Mower First! • Attaching Handlebars and Control Rods • Preparing Electric Start Model Please carefully follow the instruc- • Filling Engine Crankcase with Oil tions in this Section to properly pre- pare your new machine for use. - Page 10 Assembly Figure 2-1 – Contents of Hardware Bag Hex Flange Lock Screw, Flat Washer, Cotter Pin, 5/16”-18 x 3/4” 5/16” 3/32” x 5/8” Qty: 2 Qty: 4 Qty: 6 Hex Flange Lock Screw, Hex Flange Lock Nut, Oil Drain Tube (shown reduced size) 1/4”-20 x 1/2”...
- Page 11 Assembly STEP 2: Attach Handlebars handlebar. Place the two rods engine deck. Use two wrenches to safely aside. tighten securely. NOTE: It may be necessary to 3. Rotate handlebars to align holes 6. Secure throttle cable to left loosen screws (Y, Figure 2-2) to at front of handlebars with holes in handlebar with cable tie from allow handlebars to clear engine...
- Page 12 Assembly 1. To charge the battery, locate the connector (T, Figure 2-5) that hangs from the wire harness below the handlebar console. 2. Plug the connector on the bat- tery charger (Z, Figure 2-5) into the connector on the wire harness (T).
- Page 13 Assembly B. Attach Operator Presence Control Rod: 1. Locate control rod (E, Figures. 2-6 & 2-7) attached at upper end to Operator Presence Control (W, Figure 2-7). 2. At bottom of control rod, insert swivel block (G, Figures 2-6 & 2-7) into control arm (T, Figure 2-6).
- Page 14 Assembly 5. Hold lower part of gear select lever (I) against bracket (M, Figure 2-9). Position retaining plate (N) from parts bag in place as shown in Figure 2-9 (plate below bracket). Secure plate with two 1/4”-20 x 1/2” long screws (O) and 1/4”-20 locknuts.
- Page 15 Assembly STEP 5: Fill Engine Crankcase with Oil CAUTION Unit is shipped without oil in engine crankcase. DO NOT start engine until oil has been added. Severe engine damage will result if this in- struction is not followed. Figure 2-10: Engine oil fill. To add oil: 1.
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Page 16: Section 3: Features And Controls
Section Features and Controls IMPORTANT: The mower is WARNING equipped with a blade-brake-clutch Read Me The blade-brake-clutch con- control system which is designed trol system should stop the First! to stop the mower blades within mower blades within three three (3) seconds after release of (3) seconds after release of the Operator Presence Control. -
Page 17: Blade Drive Control
Features and Controls Blade Drive Control NOTE: Pushing the Blade Drive maintain constant pressure on the Control forward will engage the lever (releasing lever disengages Use this lever (B, Figure 3-2) to blades even though the Operator blades). Always engage the engage drive to the mower blades. -
Page 18: Wheel Drive Control
Features and Controls Wheel Drive Control wheels will gradually slow to a A – OPERATOR stop. NOTE: To stop the wheels PRESENCE CONTROL Use this lever (D, Figure 3-5) to quickly, release the Operator engage and disengage drive to the Presence Control along with the wheels. -
Page 19: Engine Throttle Control
Features and Controls Engine Throttle Control This lever (F, Figure 3-8) is used CHOKE - Use when F – THROTTLE CONTROL to adjust engine speeds and to stop starting a cold engine. the engine. Always run engine at fast speed setting for best mower FAST - Use during mower performance. -
Page 20: Section 4: Operation
Section Operation BEFORE OPERATING Read Me First! Pre-Operation Checklist As with any other piece of outdoor powered equipment, getting the “feel” for how your machine oper- Perform the following checks before each use of your ates and getting to know the best machine: techniques for particular jobs are very important to overall good... -
Page 21: Fill Fuel Tank
Operation Fill Fuel Tank IMPORTANT: Do not mix oil with gasoline. Do not use Methanol. Refer to the separate Engine Owner's Manual for instructions and precau- Use clean, fresh, lead-free gaso- line with a minimum octane rating tions regarding the use of gasoline containing alcohol (such as Gasohol). of 77. -
Page 22: Select Mulching Or Side Discharge Mowing
Operation Test Blade-Brake-Clutch MOVING THE MOWER WITHOUT ENGINE POWER Control System The mower can be manually Control (A, Figure 4-3) down The mower is equipped with a pushed or pulled by putting the against the handlebar grip. blade-brake-clutch which is de- Gear Select Lever (C, Figure 4-3) To stop the wheels at anytime, re- signed to stop the mower blades... -
Page 23: Engaging The Blades
Operation 4. To start engine using recoil D. Operate engine at fast throttle starter: setting (move throttle from choke setting to fast setting). A. Stand on left side (as viewed from behind handlebars) of ma- NOTE: If the electric start system chine. -
Page 24: To Engage The Wheels
Operation TO ENGAGE THE WHEELS C. To start the wheels, slowly E. TO STOP THE WHEELS: CAUTION squeeze the Wheel Drive • To stop drive power to the • To avoid damaging the Control (D, Figure 4-3). The wheels, release the Wheel Drive transmission, do not shift harder you squeeze, the faster Control. -
Page 25: Mowing Tips And Hints
Operation MOWING TIPS AND HINTS Mulching Leaves • The mower can also be used to WARNING mow leaves in the fall. The leaf particles filter down into the lawn To avoid injury or property damage: and provide added fertilizer. • Before mowing, thoroughly inspect area where mower is to be used •... -
Page 26: Blade Brake Control Test
Operation BLADE BRAKE CONTROL TEST 1. Park mower on a portion of 7. If the mower cuts the grass in When the Operator Presence lawn which has not been recently Step 6-B, the Operator Presence Control is released during opera- mowed. -
Page 27: Section 5: Maintenance
Section Maintenance IMPORTANT: Read Me Refer to Maintenance Chart in this Section for a listing of regularly First! scheduled maintenance procedures. Carefully read this Section on Between 0 o F and 40 o F: Use ENGINE SERVICE mower and engine maintenance SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30. -
Page 28: Engine Cleaning
Maintenance Changing Oil cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged. Change oil while engine is still • Grass or chaff may clog engine's warm from recent operation. air cooling system, especially after Warm oil flows more freely and prolonged operation cutting tall, carries away more impurities. -
Page 29: Spark Plug
Maintenance SPARK PLUG BATTERY (if applicable) CARBURETOR Inspect the spark plug (Figure 5-4) Charge battery if unit is to be The carburetor is adjusted at the after every 100 hours of operation. stored for longer than three weeks. factory. It should not need to be Be sure the gap is set at .030". -
Page 30: Belt Cover Removal
Maintenance To Reinstall Belt Cover BELT COVER REMOVAL 1. Position belt cover in place. The belt cover must be removed to perform several maintenance pro- 2. Secure with four screws re- cedures. moved earlier. To Remove Belt Cover 1. Stop engine, wait for all parts WARNING to stop moving, and disconnect Do not operate unit without... -
Page 31: Blade Brake Replacement
Maintenance BLADE BRAKE REPLACEMENT Follow this procedure to install a new blade brake. To Remove Blade Brake 1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Remove belt cover as described in “Belt Cover Removal” instruc- tions. -
Page 32: Blade Drive Adjustment
Maintenance 5. Reinstall the belt cover WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT securely. 5. Install new belt shown in Follow this procedure to replace 6. Test the operation of the blade Figure 5-11. Belt must be in- the wheel drive belt. brake (see “Blade Brake Control stalled “inside out”... -
Page 33: Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment
Maintenance WHEEL DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT The wheel drive belt requires an adjustment if loss of drive belt tension (slippage) occurs. This is most noticeable when more trac- tion is required (such as going up slopes). To Test Wheel Traction 1. Park machine on a paved (con- crete, etc.) surface with front edge up against a sturdy wall, fence, etc. -
Page 34: Wheel Brake Adjustment
Maintenance WHEEL BRAKE ADJUSTMENT This adjustment may be required if the machine does not hold on a hill with the Operator Presence Control disengaged, or if the brake drags with the Operator Presence Control engaged and the transmis- sion in neutral. 1. -
Page 35: Mower Blades
Maintenance MOWER BLADES Examine mower blades before op- eration. For efficient mowing, cut- ting edges of blades should always be kept sharp. Check for blade wear or damage. See Figure 5-16. Replace a severely worn or dam- aged blade with a new one. WARNING Mower blades are sharp. -
Page 36: Cleaning Underside Of Mower Deck
Maintenance Blade Installation CLEANING UNDERSIDE OF MOWER DECK Blades must be installed perpen- dicular to each other (see Figure Frequently check, and clean if 5-17). necessary, the underside of the mower deck. Grass build-up in Install mower blade as shown in this area can affect the cutting per- Figure 5-18 with flat side down. -
Page 37: Lubrication
Maintenance LUBRICATION OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING Oil and grease the mower accord- • Stop engine, wait for all parts to Never store machine with fuel ing to the recommendations listed stop moving, and disconnect in the fuel tank inside a build- in the Lubrication Chart below. -
Page 38: Maintenance Chart
Maintenance ATTENTION! This chart describes service guidelines only. It does not provide complete service information. Complete service is available from your authorized mower or engine dealer. Before performing any of the main- tenance procedures, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual or the Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct safety precautions and maintenance procedures. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting Chart
Maintenance ATTENTION! This table describes service guidelines only. It does not provide complete service information. Complete service is available from your authorized mower or engine dealer. Before performing any of the cor- rections in this table, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual or the Engine Owner’s Manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. - Page 40 For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or call or write: GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED • 1 Garden Way • Troy, New York 12180 Customer Service: 1-800-437-8686 • Technical Service: 1-800-520-5520 • Parts Service: 1-800-648-6776 • FAX: (518) 391-7332 Outside the United States and Canada: Customer Service: (518) 391-7007 •...
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