Table Of Contents; Introduction - Troy-Bilt 34061 Owner's Manual

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Dear Owner:
Thank you for purchasing our product. We feel you now own
one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment available.
Our equipment is carefully designed, engineered and manufac-
tured for excellent performance if properly operated and main-
tained.
Read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the unit,
its features, and its safe operation. Be sure that you and any
other operators carefully follow the recommended safety prac-
tices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury
or property damage.
This is a safety, operation and general maintenance manual
which does not attempt to cover major repairs. All information
in this manual is based on the latest product information avail-
able at the time of printing. This manual is considered a perma-
nent part of the unit and it must stay with the unit if resold. A
replacement manual can be obtained from the factory or an
authorized dealer.
Please fill out and return the postpaid owner registration card
included with this manual. The purpose of the card is to register
each unit and owner at the factory to provide product updates
and warranty service.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the unit,
please contact your local authorized dealer or the factory (see
back cover of this manual). We want to be sure that you are
completely satisfied at all times.
See Back Cover for
Customer Service Information
Left and Right Sides
Left and right sides of the unit are determined by standing in
the operator position and facing the direction of forward
travel.
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to potential haz-
ards. When you see this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failure to obey safety mes-
sages could result in personal injury or property
damage.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION .................................................
Service Information ......................................................
Identification Numbers .................................................
California Operators Warning .......................................
SAFETY ..........................................................
Safety Decals ................................................................
ASSEMBLY ......................................................
FEATURES AND CONTROLS ................................... 14
Throttle/Choke Control Lever ........................................ 14
Operator Presence Controls (OPC) ............................... 14
Wheel Drive Levers ....................................................... 14
Engine Oil Dipstick/Fill Hole .......................................... 14
Shoes ........................................................................... 14
Cutter Bar (with guard) ................................................. 15
Fuel Tank Cap ............................................................... 15
Starter Rope Handle ..................................................... 15
Engine Keyswitch (electric-start units) .......................... 15
Cutter Bar Lever ........................................................... 15
Weed Diverter ............................................................... 15
Engine Primer Bulb ....................................................... 15
OPERATION ..................................................... 16
Pre-start Checklist ........................................................ 16
Starting the Engine ....................................................... 16
Stopping the Engine ...................................................... 17
Operator Presence Controls (OPC) System Test .......... 17
Operation....................................................................... 18
Operating on Slopes ...................................................... 19
Stopping ....................................................................... 19
MAINTENANCE ................................................. 20
Maintenance Schedule................................................... 20
Tire Pressure ................................................................. 20
Clearing Wheel Wrap .................................................... 20
Wheel Drive Control Rod Adjustment ........................... 20
Cutter Bar Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ................ 21
Cutter Bar Belt Guide Adjustment ................................ 21
Wheel Drive Belt Adjustment ........................................ 21
Wheel Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ....................... 21
Wheel Drive Belt Guide Adjustment .............................. 21
Drive Chain Adjustment and Lubrication ...................... 22
Cutter Bar Maintenance ............................................ 22-24
High-Wear Parts ........................................................... 24
Housing Assembly Tightening Sequence....................... 26
Front Housing Removal ................................................. 26
Eccentric Shaft Removal/Replacement .......................... 26
Engine Maintenance .................................................. 26-27
Battery Maintenance ...................................................... 27
Check and Tighten Hardware......................................... 27
Lubrication .................................................................... 27
Storage ......................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 28-29
PARTS LIST...................................................... 30
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION ............. BACK COVER
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