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Troy-Bilt 34061 Owner's Manual

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SAFETY FIRST!
Before operating this equipment, read this
Owner's Manual and the separate manual
supplied by the engine manufacturer.
Models
34061 – 34", 3-1/2 HP Recoil Start
34062 – 38", 4HP Recoil Start
34337 – 34", 4HP Recoil Start
34063 – 42", 5HP Recoil Start
34064 – 42", 5HP Electric Start
OWNER'S MANUAL
Sickle Bar Mowers
Safety
•
Assembly
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Controls and Features

•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
•
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED

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  • Page 1: Controls And Features

    Maintenance • Parts List • Models 34061 – 34", 3-1/2 HP Recoil Start 34062 – 38", 4HP Recoil Start 34337 – 34", 4HP Recoil Start 34063 – 42", 5HP Recoil Start 34064 – 42", 5HP Electric Start GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Dear Owner: Thank you for purchasing our product. We feel you now own INTRODUCTION ..........one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment available. Service Information ............Our equipment is carefully designed, engineered and manufac- Identification Numbers ..........tured for excellent performance if properly operated and main- California Operators Warning ........

  • Page 3: Service Information

    Section Safety Operator Presence Controls SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES Throttle/Choke Control Lever Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on Wheel Drive any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land;...
  • Page 4 Section 1: Safety BEFORE OPERATION 7. Check the gasoline level in the fuel tank 10. If the unit should start to vibrate outdoors, before starting the engine. abnormally, stop the engine, wait for all 1. Before each use, thoroughly inspect the Reinstall the fuel tank cap securely and moving parts to stop completely, discon- mowing area.

  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    Section 1: Safety 3. Never carry children as passengers. 4. Keep children away while performing 12. Replace muffler if worn or defective. Do not carry ANY passengers. They may maintenance or adjustments. 13. Use extra care when loading or fall off, become seriously injured, or inter- 5.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Section Assembly Remove shipping DANGER screws Cutter bar blades are extremely sharp. To help avoid serious injury: • Keep the plastic guard on the CUTTER BAR ASSEMBLY when the unit is not running. • Wear heavy leather gloves when han- dling the cutter bar.
  • Page 7 Section 2: Assembly Ref. Description Qty. Ref. Description Qty. Right Handlebar (shipped connected to Right Handlebar (shipped connected to unit by wiring)..........1 unit by wiring)..........1 Left Handlebar (shipped connected to Left Handlebar (shipped connected to unit by wiring)..........1 unit by wiring)..........1 Hex Head Capscrew, 5/16"–18 x 2-1/4"...
  • Page 8 Section 2: Assembly Ref. Description Qty. Ref. Description Qty. ® Loctite Thread Fastener, (bottle or tube) ..1 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8"–16 x 1-1/4" (Grade 8) ..3 Flat Washer, hardened, 3/8" ......3 Mounting Bracket (already installed).....1 Centerlock Nut, 3/8"–16 ........3 Hex Flange Screw, 3/8"–16 x 1-1/4" long ..3 Knife Head.............1 Flat Washer, 3/8"...........3 Metric Hex Head Screw, M8 x M12....2...
  • Page 9 Section 2: Assembly Fig. 2-2 Fig. 2-3 Fig. 2-4 HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION is intentionally designed to reduce vibra- 3. Insert hair pin clips (J, Fig. 2-5) tion which occurs during operation. The through the hole in each control rod. Posi- NOTE: Handlebar wiring from the oper- rubber sleeves on the handlebar ends act tion hair pin clips with loops up, as ator presence controls (OPC) is connected...
  • Page 10 Section 2: Assembly " (32mm) " (32mm) Gap here Remove slack in wire (on both handlebars). Fig. 2-8A (right side shown) Fig. 2-6 THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER CUTTER BAR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION from the bottom of the OPC wires (see Fig. AND INSTALLATION 2-8A) to avoid catching the cutter bar lever 1.
  • Page 11 Section 2: Assembly CAUTION Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug before attempting to install the cutter bar. Move the spark plug wire away from the spark plug and prevent the wire from contacting the plug. 5. Center eccentric arm (A, Fig. 2-14), if necessary, by moving cutter bar lever to ON (Fig.
  • Page 12 Section 2: Assembly 10. As shown in Fig. 2-10A, rotate the pitman assembly sideways and slide the shaft on the pitman assembly into the hole in the eccentric arm (J). Next, rotate the pitman assembly to its upright posi- tion and turn the knife head so it is par- allel with the cutting blade.
  • Page 13 Section 2: Assembly WEED DIVERTER INSTALLATION 4. While adding oil, pause frequently, 6. After initially charging the battery, remove the funnel, replace the dipstick store the battery charger in an easily NOTE: The weed diverter (V, Fig. 2-16) is and check the oil level. remembered location out of the reach of designed to vibrate from cutter bar children.

  • Page 14: Features And Controls

    Section Features and Controls WARNING Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 15: Cutter Bar (With Guard)

    Section 3: Features and Controls DISENGAGED Fig. 3-2 Fig. 3-3 Fig. 3-4 F. CUTTER BAR (WITH GUARD) G. FUEL TANK CAP K. CUTTER BAR LEVER The fuel tank cap (G, Figs. 3-1 and 3-3) is The cutter bar lever (K, Fig. 3-1—INSET) WARNING located on the top right side of the engine.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Section Operation FILL THE FUEL TANK STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING Before operating your machine, carefully DANGER read and understand all safety (Section DANGER 1), controls (Section 3) and operating GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE instructions (Section 4) in this Manual, • Always squeeze the wheel drive levers AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE.

  • Page 17: Stopping The Engine

    Section 4: Operation CHOKE FAST FAST WHEEL DRIVE SLOW DISENGAGED DISENGAGED SLOW (Freewheel Position) STOP Fig. 4-2 Fig. 4-3 STOP Engines with 3. Squeeze the wheel drive levers (E, Fig. 7. As the engine warms up, move the primer bulb 4-2) and pull slightly backward and down throttle control lever to SLOW until ready Engines without...

  • Page 18: Operation

    Section 4: Operation c) If the engine still does not stop USE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SHOES To Release within a few seconds after releasing Use the shoes (A, Fig. 4-6) to adjust cutter either lever, the OPC system is not func- bar height to avoid stones and debris, or tioning properly.

  • Page 19: Operating On Slopes

    Section 4: Operation c.) If unsuccessful, and you have an STOPPING assistant available, have the assis- tant squeeze the wheel drive WARNING levers, tilt the machine, and pull the unit backward as you clear the If the wheels do not stop turning when grass away.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Section Maintenance NOTE: Some maintenance procedures WARNING require expertise and/or tools which may not be available to the average person. Read Before inspecting, cleaning each procedure thoroughly and note any servicing the machine, shut off engine, required special tools before beginning wait for all moving parts to come to a maintenance.

  • Page 21: Cutter Bar Drive Belt Removal/Replacement

    Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 22: Drive Chain Adjustment And Lubrication

    Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 23 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 24: High-Wear Parts

    Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 25 Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 26: Housing Assembly Tightening Sequence

    Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 27: Battery Maintenance

    Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 28: Storage

    Section 5: Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Section 5: Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Wheels continue to 1. Control rods not properly adjusted. 1. Adjust wheel drive control rods. rotate when wheel drive 2. Broken or excessively worn wheel clutch 2. Replace spring. levers are disengaged. spring.

  • Page 30: Parts List

    Parts List Models 34061, 34062, 34337, 34063 & 34064 S/N 340610500101-340611599999 S/N 340640500101-340641599999 S/N 340620500101-340621599999 S/N 343371100101-343371599999 S/N 340630500101-340631599999 TOUCH-UP PAINT 316 Red Spray Paint (order part # 1900706) 317 Black Spray Paint (order part # 1735222)
  • Page 31 Parts List Models 34061, 34062, 34337, 34063 & 34064 Ref # Part # Description Qty. Ref # Part # Description Qty. 1767711010 Left Wheel Drive Housing ......1764070 Top Lock Nut, 3/8-24........1765981001 Left Handlebar ..........1100044 Hex Hd. Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 3/4 ....
  • Page 32 Parts List Models 34061, 34062, 34337, 34063 & 34064 S/N 340610500101-340611599999 S/N 340640500101-340641599999 S/N 340620500101-340621599999 S/N 343371100101-343371599999 S/N 340630500101-340631599999...
  • Page 33 Parts List Models 34061, 34062, 34337, 34063 & 34064 Ref # Part # Description Qty. Ref # Part # Description Qty. 1768430 Operator Interlock Harness (Incl. Ref. 134. 1767609 Grease Fitting, 1/4-28 x 90° ......Also Refs. 313 & 325 from page 31) ..
  • Page 34 Parts List Models 34061, 34062, 34337, 34063 & 34064 S/N 340610500101-340611599999 S/N 340620500101-340621599999 *335 S/N 340630500101-340631599999 S/N 340640500101-340641599999 S/N 343371100101-343371599999 * Items not Included in Cutter Bar Assemblies 1765990, 1766743 & 1766744...
  • Page 35 Parts List Models 34061, 34062, 34337, 34063 & 34064 Cutter Bar Assembly 34"–1765990 38"–1766743 42"–1766744 Ref # Part # Description Qty. Ref # Part # Description Qty. 1860218 Hex Hd. Screw, M8 x 0.30 ..... 1107382 Flat Washer, 5/16........1766746 Hold-Down Clip ........

  • Page 36: Customer Service Information

    CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Owner Registration Card Customer Service and Technical Service Please fill out and mail the enclosed owner If you have questions or problems with the registration card. The purpose of this card is unit, contact your local dealer or the factory. to register each unit at the factory so that we (When calling or writing, provide the can provide you with warranty benefits and...

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