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Troy-Bilt 436 Operator's Manual

21" rear & side discharge mulching
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Operator's Manual
21" Rear & Side
Discharge Mulching
Lawn Mower
Model 436
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT
LLC. P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00010
(11/2001 )

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. TROY-BILT LLC. P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Findingmodel Number

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................... Slope Gauge ........................Assembling Your Lawn Mower ..................Know Your Lawn Mower ....................Operating Your Lawn Mower ..................... Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................... Service .......................... Making Adjustments ......................Off- Season Storage ......................Troubleshooting .........................

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    8. Never o perate themower i n wetgrass. A lways be Do Not sureofyourfooting.Aslipandfallcancause Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or serious personal injury.Ifyoufeetyouarelosing embankments, you could lose your footing or yourfooting, r elease thebladecontrol h andle balance. immediately andthebladewillstoprotating within Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as threeseconds.

  • Page 5: Your Responsibility

    7. Extinguish a llcigarettes, cigars, p ipesandother lead to improper performance and compromise sources o fignition. safety!" 8. Never f uelmachine indoors because flammable Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the vapors willaccumulate inthearea. blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when 9.
  • Page 6 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. ,,,,, | ,i_k WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.

  • Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel top flap to open carton. • Remove loose parts if included with unit. • Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material.

  • Page 8: Grasscatcher Assembly

    Insert post of cable ties that are on lower handle • Place the bag over the frame (black plastic side is into the holes provided on the lower handle. The the bottom of bag). Slip the openings in the side of holes may be on the inside or outside.

  • Page 9: Converting To Side-Discharge

    Converting to Side-Discharge Mulching Plug (Side Chute Deflector Figure 9 Figure 10 • Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To WARNING: Never operate the mower convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the unless the hooks on the grass catcher are seated in the slots on the handle bracket mulching plug.

  • Page 10: Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Blade Control. Handle Recoil Starter Grass Catche/r...

  • Page 11: Section 5: Operating Y Our Lawnmower

    SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER • Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, Before StartingMower or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or by the mower in any direction and cause serious when engine is running or hot.

  • Page 12: Section 6: Maintaining Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER Lubrication WARNING: Always stop engine and (See Figure 12 ) disconnect spark plug wire before performing Wheels any maintenance or adjustments on the mower. • Lubricate the wheels and bearings, if so equipped, WARNING: Never tip mower more than 90 at least once a season with light oil or engine oil.

  • Page 13: Section 7: Servicing Your Mower

    SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR MOWER BladeCare 1. Insert screw driver through hole Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. 2. Blade should be parallel to ground WARNING: Screw When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect Driver...

  • Page 14: Section 8: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 8: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting HandleHeight height adjustment lever to a higher position. This wilt help stop scalping of the grass. Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel height position.

  • Page 15: Section 9: Off-Season S Torage

    SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the • Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer or rocksalt. season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.
  • Page 16 SECTION 11: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 436 _'_51 _14 42...
  • Page 17 Model436 Ref. Ref. PaN No. Part NO. Description Description /41-11_1A L;ontrol HandEe Axle MOlt 710-1205 720-0426 Rope Guide Spring Lever Knob 720-0279 Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd. 732-0404 Rear Spring Lever 710-1174 Curved Hd. Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" 14578 Height Adj. Assy. Comp. - RH 720-0284 Hand Knob 14579...
  • Page 18 Safety& Decorative Labels (MODEL PLATE ON LEFT SIDEI 777S30110 777S30145 FACING OPERATOR 777S30118 777D06018 PLACE ON ALL 4 WHEEL CAPS 777D6001 777S30108 ON SLDE DISCHARGE DOOR...

  • Page 19: Your Notes

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  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set fodh below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does net extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States, with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

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