Know Your Lawn Mower - Troy-Bilt 836 series Operator's Manual

Know Your Lawn Mower
Drive Control
WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammabb
and the vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
:way from the chute
tea on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
Jabel on the unit.
Oil Fill
Figure4-1:The major componentson the mower.
Now that you have setup your lawn mower for op-
eration, it's important to become aquainted with its
controls and features.
B_ade Contro_
The blade control is attached to the upper handle
of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the
upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop
engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade control is a safety
device. Do not bypass its operation.
Drive Contro_
The drive controi is Iocated on the upper handIe.
Squeeze the drive control Iever to engage the drive
system. ReIease it to disengage the drive system.
To slow down when approaching an obstacle, mak-
ing a turn, or stopping, release the lever.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adiustment lever is located
above the left rear wheel To adjust the cutting
height, refer to the Adiustment Section.
Recoi_ Starter
The recoiI starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and puII the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
E_ectrie Starter
The ignition switch is located on the Ieft side of
the electric starter handle panel. It is necessary to
charge the battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use.
Refer to the Maintenance section for more informa-
tion.
FreshStart
TM
Gas Cap
(if Equipped)
This unit may be equipped with a FreshStart
TM
con-
tinuous fuel preserver gas cap which automatically
drips continuous fuel preserver into your fuel tank for
up to six months depending on conditions, such as
temperature, usage patterns, fuel type and blend. To
activate the gas cap, follow the instructions below:
1, Snap the fuel preserver cartridge that comes with your
unit into the fuel cap,
2, Peel off the white tab from the cartridge,
3, Twist the FreshStart
TM
cap onto the fuel tank,
When you visually see that the fuei preserver car-
tridge is empty, replacement cartridges are available
through your local service deaIer.
Gas and Oi_ Fii{-Up
1, Check oil level and add oil if necessary, Follow engine
manual for this,
2, Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual
Mu_ching P_ug
The mulching plug is used for mulching purpose,
Instead of colbcting the grass clippings in the grass
catcher, your mower has the option of recirculating
the clippings back to the lawn, Make sure that the
rear discharge door is closed and the grass catcher is
removed from unit while mulching,
WARNING: Use e×trernecare when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is e×tremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is
hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
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