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Troy-Bilt Wide-Cut 753B Operator's Manual

33" combination mower
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TROKBILT'_
___
Operator's Manual
Wide-Cut
TM
33"
Combination Mower
Models 753B
E753B
(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. 770-10602D
(12/2002)

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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 You can locate the model number by looking at the rear surface of the tine shield. A sample model plate is ex- plained below. 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 O BILT" TROY-BILT P* O* BOX 361131 www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, OH44136 330-558-7220 •...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Safety Alert Symbol WARNING: This 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 see this 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 15. Neveroperatemower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep Slopesere e majorfactorrelatedto 1. Use extra carein handlinggasoline a firm hold on the handleand walk; slip and fall accidents whichcan result and other fuels.
  • Page 5 Section 1: Safety To accessthe undersideof the b) Do not usea batterycharger mower,tip the mower rearward.Do other than the one providedwith the mower. not tip the mower forward or on ei- ther of its sides, unless specifically c) The battery containstoxic mate- advisedto do so in this manual.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY STEPS STEP 1: Unpacking Mower To preventpersonal injury or property damage, do not attempt to start the NOTE:LEFTand RIGHTsides of the unit engine until all assembly steps are are as viewed from the operator's posi- complete and you have read and tion behindthe handlebars.
  • Page 7 Section 2: Assembly 2. Plug the large connectorinto the bot- tom of the ignition keyswitchthat is lo- cated on the undersideof the handlebar Charge battery only with charger sup- Control rods are adjusted at the fac- console (not pictured). plied with machine.Do not shortcircuit tory and shouldnot requireadditional battery wires.
  • Page 8 Section 2: Assembly Figure2-6A:Attachwheel drivecontrolrod to lever. 3. Add a 5/16" washer (A, Figure2-6) and securewith a hairpin clip (B). 4. At upperend of control rod, re-insert the angled end into the WheelDrive Control lever (V, Figure2-6A) and re- attachwith hairpin clip (BB) removed earlier.
  • Page 9 Section 2: Assembly 2. Insertnylon bushing(Z, Figure2-8) 11. Removeunit from shipping crate. up into console (L). To remove,hold down Operator PresenceControl lever (W, Figure2-7) Do not use the mower if the wheels 3. Slide spring and washers(J) down which releasesthe wheelbrake. continue to turn after releasing the onto gearselect lever.

  • Page 10: Features And Controls

    Featuresand Controls MOWER FEATURES 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 mower to indicatecontrol settings (your model may 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 PresenceControlalong with theWheel...
  • Page 12 Section3: Featuresand Controls Engine Throttle Control H - IGNITION/STARTER This lever(G, Figure3-6) is usedto SWITCH G - THROTTLE CONTROL adjust engine speedsand to stop the en- gine. Alwaysrun engineat fast speed settingfor best mower performance. The throttle settings are shown below. CHOKE-Usewhen starting a cold engine.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation cleanunleadedgasolinewith a mini- 9. Checkthe air pressurein the rear tires (15-20 PSI). Keeptires inflated mum octane ratingof 77. Leave1/2" Before operating mower, be sure to equally. of spacefor fuel expansion.Donot 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 Central System The mower isequippedwith 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 Section 4: Operation 4. To start engine using recoil starter: 3. MoveThrottle Controlall the way - Fast). Whenfirst practicingwith down to stop position or turn ignition the mower, put lever in No. 1 setting. A. Standon left side (as viewed from key (electric start models)fully counter- Selectforward speedsaccording to behind handlebars)of machine.Be...
  • Page 16 Section4: Operation Mow When C. Put the GearSelect Lever(C, Figure 4-2) in R (reverse)setting by first LawnIs Dry moving leverto N (neutral). Then To avoidinjuryor 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 Section 4: Operation BLADEBRAKECONTROL TEST 3. Starf the engine. Whenthe OperatorPresenceControl 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

    Maintenance plug wireandmove wireaway from spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark Failure t ofollow these instructions canresult i nseriouspersonal injup/or p roperty d amage. Carefully read this Section on mower MaintenanceChart.
  • Page 19 Section 5: Maintenance plug wireandmove wireaway from spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark Failure t ofollow these inslnJctions canresultinseriouspersonal injur/orproperty d amage. ENGINECLEANING • Stopengine, waitfor parts tostep Charge battery only with charger sup- moving,disconnect s parkplug wire, plied with machine.
  • Page 20 Section 5: Maintenance plug wireendmove wireaway from spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing themachine, shut offengine, waitformoving parts tostop,disconnect sparkI Fa ure tofo owthesenslruct ons canresult nseronspersonan up/orproperty d amage. ENGINESTORAGE The belt cover must be removedto per- 5.
  • Page 21 Section 5: Maintenance plug wireandmove wireaway from spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark Failure t ofollow these inslructions canresult i nseriouspersonal injup/or p roperty d amage. BLADEDRIVE BELT BladeDrive Disengaged REPLACEMENT Followthis procedureto removeand re- placethe bladedrive belt.
  • Page 22 Section 5: Maintenance plug wireandmove wireaway from spank p lug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spank Failure t ofollow these instructions canresult i nseriouspersonal injur/orproperty d amage. BLADEBRAKEREPLACEMENT -_--Adjust idler in direction Followthis procedureto install a new of arrow to tighten blade bladebrake.
  • Page 23 Section 5: Maintenance plug wireandmove wireaway from spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark Failure t ofollow these instructions canresult i nseriouspersonal injup/or p roperty d amage. WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Followthis procedureto replacethe wheeldrive belt.
  • Page 24 Section 5: Maintenance plug wireandmove wireaway from spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark Failure t ofollow these insb'uctions canresult i nseriouspersonal 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 plug wireandmove wireaway from spank p lug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spank Failure t ofollow these instructions canresult i nseriouspersonal injur/orproperty d amage. NewBlade Worn Blade Replaceff separation begins to form.

  • Page 26: Off-Season Storage

    Section 5: Maintenance plug wireandmove wireaway from spark plug.Remove ignition key(elecbic s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark Failure t ofollow these inslructions canresultinseriouspersonal injury orproperty d amage. CLEANING UNDERSIDE OF LUBRICATION MOWER DECK Oil and greasethe mower according to Never store machine with fuel in the the recommendationslisted in the...

  • Page 27: Lubrications

    Section 5: Maintenance plug wireandmove wireaway from spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark Failure t ofollow these instructions canresultinseriouspersonal injup/or p roperty d amage. Lubrication Chart ITEM INTERVAL LUBRICATION T YPE AMOUNTREQUIRED EngineCrankcase First2 hours...
  • Page 28 Section 5: Maintenance plugwire andmovewire awayfromsparkplug. Removeignitionkey(electric startmodels). efore inspecting, c leaningor servicingthe machine,shut offengine, wait for movingpartsto stop, disconnect s park Failureto followtheseinstructions c anresult in serious personalinjup/orpropertydamage. ATTENTION! This chart describesserviceguidelinesonly. It does not providecompleteserviceinformation. Completeservice is availablefrom your authorizedmower or enginedealer.Beforeperforming any of the maintenanceprocedures,refer to the appropriateinformation containedin this Manualor the EngineOwner's Manualfor the correct safety precautionsand mainte- nanceprocedures.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Section 5: Maintenance plug wireandmove wireaway from spark plug.Remove ignition key(electric s tartmodels). eforeinspecting, cleaning orservicing t hemachine, shutoffengine, w aitformoving parts tostop,disconnect spark Failure t ofollow these instructions canresult i nseriouspersonal injup/or p roperty d amage. ATTENTION! T his tabledescribesservice guidelinesonly.

  • Page 30: Parts List

    PartsList HANDLEBARAND CONSOLEASSEMBLY _136 113 II 148_ _134...
  • Page 31 Models753B,E753B HANDLEBAR AND CONSOLEASSEMBLY Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. 1186393 1721492 FlangeLoeknut,3/8-16......1 1721252 J-Clip............1 1107385 1107382 FlatWasher,5/16 ........4 777S32064 1186389 1768457 RangeLocknut,1/4-20......2 1702646 FlatWasher, 1/2 ........1 777D06080 1769888 1734196 UpperBladeRed ........1 1773607 720-0313 UpperTransmissionRod......
  • Page 32 Wide-Cut C ombination M ower TORQUE TO 40 FT. LRS..._1,'_4 LOCTITE IN PLACE REQUIRED DRIVEASSEMBLY...
  • Page 33 Models753B,E753B DRIVE ASSEMBLY Ref. Pert Description Qty. Ref. Pert Description Qty. 1732499 Engine, E lectricStart ......1 Top Locknut, 5116-18 ......Engine,RecoilStart ........ 1 1770247 Lower BladeRod........I 1769904 1770326 EnginePulley ......... 1 TransaxlePulley ........I 736-0171 1118808 Lock Washer, 7/16 ......... 1 Retaining Ring........
  • Page 34 Wide-Cut C ombination M ower _110 _312 j" Lj-j FRONTFRAME ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 Models753B,E753B ELECTRICAL D IAGRAM - MODELE753BONLY IGNITION SWITCH [ WIRE COLORCODE • I/'_ Regulator • ] White Solenoid Blue Yellow Red/White Black START White{Black Ignition _ Gad T Starter Sw,toh iir j I . o o I To Charger FRONT FRAMEASSEMBLY Ref.
  • Page 36 Wide-Cut C ombination M ower 400 LOCTITE 242, 0.02 OZ.TUBE MOWERDECK ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 Models753B,E753B MOWER DECKASSEMBLY Ref. Pert Description Qty. Ref. Pert Description Qty. 1185574 1732499 Locknut,5/1G18 ........1 BallBearing..........4 1746869 1723996 Spacer............ 2 PulleySpacer......... 1 777S30118 1765092 Mower Spindle........2 DangerDecal.......... 1 711-04020 1768818 Spindle Shaft ......... 1 FiatWasher, 3/8 x 3/4 ......7 1918848 73Gg169 Lock Washer,3/8 ........
  • Page 38 Peerless Transaxle / 30 NUMBERSHERE...
  • Page 39 Model915-027 TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Description Qty. Ref. Part Description Qty. TC-772113 TransaxleCover......1 TC-786026 Dowel Pin ........2 TC-772135 TransaxleCover......1 TC-792076AWasher ........... 1 TC-790045 BrakeLever ........1 TC-780086A NeedleBearing ..... TC-770110 TransaxleCase ....... 1 TC-792073 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"....2 TC-776300 Countershaft........
  • Page 40 Wide-Cut C ombination M ower FUELTANKASSEMBLY Ref. Part Description Qty. 710-0759 HexFlangeScrew,5/16-18 x 5/8 .... 6 712-3004A FlangeLocknut,5/16-18 ......6 726-0205 HoseClamp..........2 7518095337 Screw,K80x 3.59 ........2 7518493337 FuelTank, 1 gaL(Incl, FuelCap)..... 751-0535 FuelLine, 12"......... 1 781-0497 Mounting Bracket,FuelTank....781-0498 Support Bracket,FuelTank ....
  • Page 41 NOTES...
  • Page 42 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 0 TRIll BILT° The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its pos- United States, its possessions and territories.

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