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0 T RoKRILT
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 attester 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. 769-00010C
(9/2003)
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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 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Servicing Your Lawn Mower Slope Gauge Making Adjustments Assembling Your Lawn Mower Off Season Storage Know Your Lawn Mower Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Warranty FINDINGMODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower.
- Page 3 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 8. Never o perate themower Do Not: i n wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing embankments, you could lose your footing or your footing, release the blade control handle balance.
- Page 5 Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other lead to improper performance and compromise sources of ignition. safety!" Never fuel machine indoors because flammable Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the vapors will accumulate in the area. blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine servicing them.
- Page 6 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. £O d_hb 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 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 Assembling Grass Catcher NOTE: If your mower's grass catcher has been already Carriage Bolt assembled before shipping, proceed next section. If ff is unassembled, foflow the steps below. Insert frame into grass bag with the black plastic side on the bottom of bag. See Figure 7. Insert frame Handle into...
- Page 9 Removing Grass Catcher Lift the rear discharge door on the mower, and lift Mulching the grass catcher up. Plug Release the rear discharge door. Converting t o Side-Discharge Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulching plug.
- Page 10 Primer Cuffing Height Adjustment Lever This lever, located at each wheel, lets you adjust cutting The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. height of the grass. Remember to put all four levers at it to assist in starting a cold engine, but do not use it when restarting...
- Page 11 Operating YourLawnMower Bagging Grass Clippings Once the engine has started, squeeze the blade You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings control handle against the upper handle to run the while you are operating the mower. lawn mower. Attach the grass catcher following instructions on Do not operate the mower without the mulching page 8 of this manual.
- Page 12 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT: Make sure to avoid muffler and WARNING: Always stop engine and surrounding areas while the mower engine is hot disconnect spark plug wire before performing because temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed 150 °...
- Page 13 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR LAWNMOWER BladeCare NOTE: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for damage to the mower and could break causing cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace personal injury.
- Page 14 Replacing RearFlap Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck. To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 15. Rear Discharge Door Handle...
- Page 15 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...
- Page 17 Model436 Ref. Ref. Pad No, Pad No. Description Description 747-1161A Control Handle 732-0404 Front Spring Lever 710-1205 738-0507B Shld, Bolt,5" Dia, x,357" Rope Guide 720-0279 Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd. 731-04204 Deluxe Bail Cover 710-1174 Curved Hd. Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" 720-0426 Spring Lever Knob 720-0284...
- Page 18 NOTES...
- Page 19 NOTES...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 0 TPD RILT'__ The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the or exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.
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