Troy-Bilt Wide-Cut F753B Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual

Wide-CutTM 33"

Combination

Mower

Models 753B

F753B

(fuel tank styles vary by engine

model)

IMPORTANT:READ

SAFETY

RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-cov-

ered 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 by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

TROY-BILT

LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND,

OH 44136-0019

PRINTED

IN USA

FORM

NO. 770-10602E

(03/2003)

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Page 1 (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 by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
Page 2 For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Copy Model Number Here Copy Serial Number Here OTRItV BILT. TROY-BILT P. 0. BOX 361131 www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, 0H44136 330-558-7220...
Page 3 Safety Safety Alert Symbol WARNING: his is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this Owner's Manual to alert you to potential The engine exhaust from this product contains hazards. Wheneveryou seethis symbol, read and obeythe chemicals known to the State of California safety message that follows it.
Page 4 Section 1: Safety II. SLOPE OPERATION IV. SERVICE Neveroperatemower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto 1. Use extracare in handlinggasoline a firm hold on the handleand walk; slip and fall accidents whichcanresult and other fuels.
Page 5 Section 1: Safety To accessthe undersideof the b) Do not usea batterycharger mower,tip the mower rearward.Do otherthan the one providedwith the mower. not tip the mower forward or on ei- ther of its sides, unless specifically c) The batterycontainstoxic mate- advisedto do so in this manual.
Page 6 Assembly ASSEMBLY STEPS STEP1: Unpacking Mower To preventpersonal injury or property damage, do not attempt to start the NOTE:LEFT and RIGHTsides of the unit engine until all assembly steps are are as viewed from the operator'sposi- complete and you have read and tion behindthe handlebars.
Page 7 Section 2: Assembly STEP 3 ATTACHINGTHE BATTERY STEP 4: Attach Control Rods CABLES(MODEL F753B) A. AttachWheel DriveControlRod Control rodsare adjusted at the fac- Thepositive batteryterminal is marked 1. Locatethe wheel drivecontrol rod (F, tory and shouldnot requireadditional Pos. (+). The negativebatteryterminal is Figures2-4A &...
Page 8 Section2: Assembly Figure2-4A: Attachwheeldrive controlrod to lever. 1. Removethe vinyl grip (B, Figure2-6) from the gearselect lever (I). Placethe wood edgeagainst the edge of the grip and slowly pull off the grip. 2. Insert nylon bushing(Z, Figure2-6) up into console (L). 3.
Page 9 Section 2: Assembly STEP 6: Check Motor Oil Level 9. Whenshift arm (X) is in neutralposi- tion, rotate shift link (P) toward end of 1. Move mower to a levelarea.Press gear selectlever rod (I). Adjust length Do not use the mower if the wheels and hold OperatorPresenceControl of shift link (P) as necessary to fit into continue to turn after releasing the...
Page 10 Featuresand Controls MOWERFEATURES AND the leverwill also disengagethe Blade Drive Control,which will apply a brake CONTROLS Before operating mower, be sure to that stops the bladeswithin three (3) seconds. read all safety, controlsand operating This sectiondescribesthe various instructions in this Manual and on featuresand controls on the unit.
Page 11 Section 3: Featuresand Controls Operating Symbols Varioussymbols are usedon the mowerto indicatecontrol settings (your modelmay not haveall of the symbols). Thesesymbols are shown below with a descriptionof their meaning. ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE ENGAGE DISENGAGE STOP START Gear Select Lever Presence Control along with the Wheel trated) on the right side of the mower Drive Control.
Page 12 Section3: Featuresand Controls Engine Throttle Control H - IGNITION/STARTER This lever(G, Figure3-6) is usedto SWITCH G- THROTTLE CONTROL adjust enginespeedsand to stop the en- gine. Always run engineat fast speed setting for best mower performance. The throttle settings are shown below. CHOKE-Usewhen starting a cold engine.
Page 13 Operation 9. Checkthe air pressure in the rear clean unleadedgasolinewith a mini- tires (15-20 PSI). Keeptires inflated mum octanerating of 77. Leave1/2" Before operating mower, be sure to equally. of spacefor fuel expansion.Do not read all safety, controlsand operating mix oil with gasoline.Do not use instructions in this Manual and on gasolinewhich contains Methanol.
Page 14 Section4: Operation 3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch STARTING ANDSTOPPING THE ENGINE Control System Themower is equippedwith a blade- brake-clutchwhich is designedto stop the mower bladeswithin three (3) Do not operate the engine in an secondsafter releaseof the Operator enclosed area. Engine exhaust Presence Control or the BladeDrive contains carbon monoxide, a deadly Control.
Page 15 Section4: Operation 4. To start engine using recoil starter: 3. MoveThrottle Control all the way - Fast). Whenfirst practicingwith downto stop position or turn ignition the mower, put lever in No. 1 setting. A. Standon left side (as viewedfrom key (electricstart models) fully counter- Selectforward speedsaccordingto behind handlebars)of machine.Be clockwise to stop position.
Page 16 Section4: Operation Mow When Putthe GearSelect Lever(C, Figure 4-2) in R (reverse)setting by first LawnIs Dry moving leverto N (neutral). Then To avoidinjury or propertydamage: pull lever up,turn it to R position, • Maximum safe operating angle and releaselever. For best results, avoid cutting grass is 150.
Page 17 Section4: Operation BLADEBRAKECONTROL TEST 3. Start the engine. Whenthe OperatorPresence Control 4. Pressthe OperatorPresenceControl down againstthe handlebargrip and is releasedduring operationof the mower, the engine doesnot stop, but pushthe BladeDrive Control fully for- ward until it stays in the engagedposi- the bladesshould stop within three (3) tion.
Page 18 Maintenance Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. Carefully read this Section on mower MaintenanceChart. Referto Engine 5.
Page 19 Section 5: Maintenance W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark i1"_ plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(ele_ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. ENGINE CLEANING • Stopengine, waitfor partsto stop Chargebattery only with charger sup- moving,disconnect s parkplug wire, pliedwith machine.
Page 20 Section 5: Maintenance • !'T_TI-_I-'{_J I _[€']I Before inspecting, cleaning o rservicing themachine, shut o ffengine, waitformoving p arts tostop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow these instructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. ENGINESTORAGE The belt cover must be removedto per- 5.
Page 21 Section 5: Maintenance W!_LY_TI:I-'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts to stop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinslxuctions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. BLADE DRIVE BELT BladeDriveDisengaged REPLACEMENT Followthis procedureto removeand re- placethe bladedrive belt.
Page 22 Section 5: Maintenance W!_LY_II:I;t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts to stop,disconnect spark i_ _ plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinslxuctions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. BLADEBRAKEREPLACEMENT Adjust idlerin direction Followthis procedureto install a new of arrow to tighten blade blade brake.
Page 23 Section 5: Maintenance W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(ele_ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Followthis procedureto replacethe wheeldrive belt.
Page 24 Section 5: Maintenance W!_LW:I-'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark t _) plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. 2. Rotateshift rod (I, Figures5-14 and 5-15) clockwise until it stops in the neu- tral (N) position (from forward gear positions).
Page 25 Section 5: Maintenance W!_IW:I-'t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(ele_ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. New Blade Worn Blade Replaceif separation begins to form.
Page 26 Section 5: Maintenance w:_mw:ltt_ll_[_l Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(elecb'ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. BATTERY MAINTENANCE Failure to use this procedure could BatteryStorage cause sparking, and the gas in either Chargebatteryfully.
Page 27 Section 5: Maintenance W!_[+_+I:I;t_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark i_ ,_) plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug Remove ignition key(elecbic s tartmodels) Failure t ofollow theseinsb_ctions canresult i nserious personal injury orproperty d amage LUBRICATION OFF-SEASONSTORAGE •...
Page 28 Section 5: Maintenance W!_[+_+I:I;t_II_[_I Beforeinspecting, c leaningor servicingthe machine,shut offengine, wait for movingpartsto stop, disconnect s park i_ ,_) plugwire andmovewire away fromsparkplug. Removeignitionkey(elecb'ic startmodels). Failureto followthese ins_ctions canresultin seriouspersonalinjuryor propertydamage. ATTENTION! This chart describesserviceguidelinesonly. It does not provide completeserviceinformation. Completeservice is availablefrom your authorizedmower or enginedealer.Beforeperforming any of the maintenanceprocedures,referto the appropriateinformation containedin this Manualor the EngineOwner's Manualfor the correct safety precautionsand mainte- nanceprocedures.
Page 29 Section 5: Maintenance W!_[W:I-'i_II_[_I Before inspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark i_ _) plug wireandmove wireawayfrom spark plug.Remove ignition key(ele_ic startmodels). Failure t ofollow theseinstructions canresultinserious personal injury orproperty d amage. ATTENTION!This table describesservice guidelinesonly. It doesnot providecom- pleteserviceinformation.
Page 30 PartsList HANDLEBARAND CONSOLEASSEMBLY 149_ 113 II _139 1_81_,"'"--._ 137 "_ _145 "" 129 _...
Page 31 Models753B,F753B HANDLEBAR A NDCONSOLE ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 1186393 1107385 FlangeLocknut,3/8-16......1 FlatWasher, 1/2 ........1 1107382 777S32064 FlatWasher,5/16 ........4 Warning Decal(A) ......... 1 1186389 1768457 FlangeLocknut,1/4-20......2 Warning Decal(B) ......... 1 1702646 777D06080 FlatWasher, 1/2 ........
Page 32 Wide-CutCombination Mower 402. 403. _172 TORQUE TO 36 4 40 FT. LBS.,_-1_4 LOCTITE IN PLACE 4- 32 DRIVEASSEMBLY...
Page 33 Models753B,F753B DRIVEASSEMBLY Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. Engine, E lectricStart ......1 1104436 Woodruff Key, 3/16 x 3/4 ....... Engine,RecoilStart ........ 1 1732499 Top Locknut, 5/16-18......1769904 1770247 Lower BladeRod........1 EnginePulley ......... 1 736-0171 Lock Washer,7/16 ......... 1 1770326 TransaxlePulley ........
Page 34 Wide-CutCombination Mower _,110 12_31 oo_. '"-` _._--_ _ _:_2 _'_3 FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY...
Page 35 Models753B,F753B ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM - MODELF753BONLY Key Switch Red/ White Yellow Coil FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 1916897 Pivot............1 1100352 Cotter Pin ..........4 GW-20546 Washer........... 1 1743891 GageWheel..........2 GW-9532 1186329 Clip Ring ..........1 FlangeLock Screw,5/16 x 3/4 ....
Page 36 Wide-CutCombination Mower LOCTITEINTO PLACE TORQUE TO 35 FT. LBS. 400 LOCTITE242, 0.02 OZ. TUBE TORQUETO [1 9 _ 318 35 FT LBS _ MOWERDECK ASSEMBLY...
Page 37 Models753B,F753B MOWERDECK ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 1185574 1732499 Locknut,5/16-18 ........1 Ball Bearing..........4 1746869 1723996 Spacer............ 2 PulleySpacer......... 1 1765092 777S30118 Mower Spindle........2 DangerDecal.......... 1 711-04020 1768818 Spindle Shaft ......... 1 FlatWasher, 3/8 x 3/4 ......7 1918848 736-0169 Spacer(For right-hand spindle ass'y) ..
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