Troy-Bilt TB200 Operator's Manual page 18

Using Your Lawn Mower
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign
objects being 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.
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which
could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be
thrown by the blade in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operator and helpers.
BAIL DRIVE CONTROL
1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the bail drive control
against the upper handle to propel mower.
2. Release the bail drive control to stop mower from propelling.
SINGLE LEVER DRIVE CONTROL
1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the single lever drive
control against the upper handle to propel mower.
2. Release the single lever drive control to slow down or stop
mower from propelling.
DUAL LEVER DRIVE CONTROLS
1. Once the engine is running and while continuing to hold the
blade control down, squeeze either (or both) drive controls
against the upper handle to propel mower (Figure 35).
Engage the right, the left, or
both the right and left control
levers to propel the mower
Figure 35
2. Release the dual lever drive controls to slow down or stop
mower.
3. Speed Control (if equipped) - To change speed, move speed
control to the desired speed.
NOTE: When selecting a drive speed, use the first speed until
you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the
mower.
IMPORTANT: If you are shifting speeds while the mower
is stationary it may be difficult to shift into first speed
under certain conditions. This is easily remedied by briefly
engaging the drive lever.
OPERATION
WARNING
NOTE: Your mower is equipped with an advanced internal drive
system for ease of use and smooth shifting. When turning or
pulling the unit rearward, you may notice higher than normal
resistance in the rear wheels under certain conditions. This is
perfectly normal and can be remedied by allowing the unit to
roll forward slightly without the drive lever(s) engaged before
pulling backwards.
PREMIUM DRIVE CONTROL
1. Once the engine is running and while continuing to hold the
blade and drive controls together, push the drive control
forward to propel mower. The farther the control is pushed
forward, the faster the mower will propel (Figure 36).
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2. Once pressure is released from the control it will return to the
neutral position and the drive will be disengaged and mower
will stop.
NOTE: For ease of use, while gripping the controls, simply lock
your wrist and elbows and walk - the unit will automatically
adjust to your speed.
Using Side Discharge Chute
(If Equipped)
To use the mower without mulching or collecting grass, remove
the grass catcher and ensure the rear mulch plug (if equipped) is
installed. Allow the rear discharge door to close the rear opening
of mower. Refer to Attaching The Side Discharge Chute or Side
Discharge Blower in on page 11.
Using Mower as a Mulcher (If Equipped)
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side discharge
chute from the mower. When you remove the grass catcher from
the mower, ensure the rear mulch plug (if equipped) is installed
and allow the rear discharge door to close the rear opening of
mower. When you remove the side discharge chute, the mulching
plug will close. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches,
mulching is not recommended. Use the grass catcher to collect
clippings instead.
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Figure 36