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(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.
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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, OH 44136 330-558-7220 •...
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Safety This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.1 - 1998, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American Safety Alert Symbol National Standards Institute. manual and on the unit to alert you to potential This is a safety alert symbol.
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Section 1: Safety II. OPERATING ON A SLOPE Neverallow children to operate the After striking an object, stop the mower. engine and disconnect the spark plug Slopes are a major factor related to slip wire. Inspect the mower and repair, if Use extra care when approaching and fail accidentswhich can resultin necessary, before restarting.
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Section 1: Safety SAFETY DECALS Foryour safety and the safety of others, various safety decals are located on your unit (below - size not to scale). Keepthe decals clean and legible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the Factoryfor replacements if any decals are damaged or missing.
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Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instruc- tions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Figure2-2: Attachments Failure to follow these instructionscan ASSEMBLING NEW UNITS 5.
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Section 2: Assembly Figure2-5: Unfoldingthe handlebar. Step 3: Adjust Handlebar Height 1. Loosen one of the lower handlebar adjustment knobs (K, Figure 2-6) and give the knob a tap inward to free the square shaft on the screw (N, Figure 2-7) from the keyed slot (0) in the handlebar strut.
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Failure to follow these instructionscan ments. the bag is full. See Bagging Mode in result in serious personalinjury. Section 4 for detailed information. A unique feature, the TROY-BILT®Rapid Attach System, is incorporated into the Mulching Plug Attachment design of the attachments. This system...
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Section 3: Features a ndControls MOWER CONTROLS ENGINECONTROLS Wheel Speed Control Thefollowinginformationidentifies a nd The Wheel Speed Control (B, Figure3-1) Throttle describes the controlsfor all mower provides three different wheel speeds. models. Models 909J has an engine that is Selectionsare: equipped with a fixed throttle speed for •...
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Make sure the bag door modes and how to implement them. seats squarely onto the tab and covers TROY-BILT ® the tab completely. Bagging Mode RAPIDATTACH SYSTEM The mower is set up for bagging mode...
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Section 4: Operation Figure 4-3: SmartBag indicates when bagis full(F)andnotfull(G), Figure 4-5: Adjustinghandlebarheight. 2. With the engine and blade stopped, 2. Graspthe Mulching Plug's hand-grip hold open the discharge outlet guard (C, with one hand and pull back until the plug b.
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Section 4: Operation b. While pulling the leveraway from Starting the Engine the mower, move the lever towards the 1. Openthe fuel shut-off valve, if so If the Blade Control System does not back of the mower (B, Figure 4-6) for a equipped.
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Section 4: Operation Clean Mower Frequently Cleanthe mowing housing frequently to To avoid injuryor propertydamage: remove any grass build-up. Referto the cleaning instructions in Section 5. • Maximum safe operatingangle is t5 o. • Exceeding maximum safe operating Vary Cutting Pattern angle may cause tipping or loss of Vary the cutting footing.
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Maintenance connectsparkplug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shot off engine, wait for moving partsto stop, dis- Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. REMOVING AND REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REPLACING THE BELT COVER Before Every 10 Every 25 PROCEDURE...
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Section 5: Maintenance efore inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for moving partsto stop, dis- connectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. 2. When servicing the underside of the The governor controls the maximum safe mower, the mower should be tipped only operating speed and protects the engine...
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Section 5: Maintenance connectsparkplug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shot off engine, wait for moving partsto stop, dis- Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Curved end down Curved end down Mower Deck Mower blade is sharp.
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Section 5: Maintenance efore inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for moving partsto stop, dis- connectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Figure 5-7: Pressdown onpoint "A"to Figure 5-8: Remove or installbeltaround blade.
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Section 5: Maintenance efore inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for moving partsto stop, dis- connectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. 5. Measure again, as in steps 2, 3 and 4 2.
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Section 5: Maintenance efore inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for moving partsto stop, dis- connectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Figure 5-17: Dislodginghand/ebarstruts. 2. Foldthe top section of the assembly backward (2, Figure 5-16).
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Troy- Bilt LLC's authorized channels of export distribution. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period Parts that are not genuine Troy-Bilt parts are not covered by of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase this warranty.