Titan Pro TPKH822 Operator's Manual
Titan Pro
Operator’s Manual
22" Self Propelled Lawn Mower
Model TPKH822
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content
Page
Safe Operation Practices
3
Slope Gauge
6
Assembly and Setup
7
Controls and Features
9
Operation
10
Maintenance and Adjustment
11
Troubleshooting
15
Replacement Parts
16
Warranty
Back Page
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below.
A sample model plate is also given below.
You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the
rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or
help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer.
Log on www.titan-pro.co.uk for further info.
Copy the model number here:
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Copy the serial number here:
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SECTION 1: SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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. When you see this symbol—HEED ITS WARNING.
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 arrester 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. A
spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer
WARNING: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator
can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury.
General Operation
1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in
its entirety before attempting to
assemble this machine. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual(s) before operation. Be
completely familiar with the controls and
the proper use of this machine before
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and
for ordering replacement parts.
2. This machine is a precision piece of
power equipment, not a plaything.
Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. Your unit has been designed to
perform one job: to mow grass. Do not
use it for any other purpose.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old
to operate this machine. Children 14
years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions
and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a
adult. Only responsible individuals who
are familiar with these safe operation
rules should use this machine.
4. Thoroughly inspect the area where
equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other
foreign objects which could be tripped
over or picked up and thrown by the
blade. Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury. Plan your mowing pattern
to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.
Also, avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause
discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
object injury, stay in the operator zone
behind the handles and keep bystanders,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet
from the machine while it is in operation.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
6. Always wear safety glasses to protect
your eyes during equipment operation
and while performing an adjustment or
repair. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
7. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and
close- fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and
pants that cover the arms and legs and
steel-toed shoes are recommended.
Never operate this machine in bare feet,
sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g.
canvas) shoes.
8. Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade can amputate hands and
feet.
9. A missing or damaged discharge cover
can cause blade contact or thrown object
injuries.
10. Many injuries occur as a result of the
mower being pulled over the foot during
a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do
not hold on to the mower if you are
falling; release the handle immediately.
11. Never pull the mower back toward you
while you are walking. If you must back
the mower away from a wall or
obstruction first look down and behind to
avoid tripping and then follow these steps:
a) Step back from the mower to fully
extend your arms.
b) Be sure you are well balanced with
sure footing.
c) Pull the mower back slowly, no
more than half way toward you.
d) Repeat these steps as needed.
12. Do not operate the mower while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
13. Do not engage the self-propelled
mechanism on units so equipped while
starting engine.
14. The blade control handle is a safety
device. Never attempt to bypass its
operation. Doing so makes the safety
device inoperative and may result in
personal injury through contact with the
rotating blade. The blade control handle
must operate easily in both directions
and automatically return to the
disengaged position when released.
15. Never operate the mower in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and
fall can cause serious personal injury. If
you feel you are losing your footing,
release the blade control handle
immediately and the blade will stop
rotating within three seconds.
16. Mow in daylight or good artificial light;
17. Walk, not run.
18. Stop the blade when crossing gravel
drives, walkways or roads.
19. If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of a problem.
20. Shut the engine off and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher or unclogging
the chute. The cutting blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds after the engine
is shut off.
21. Never place any part of the body in the
blade area until you are sure the blade
has stopped rotating.
22. Never operate mower without proper
trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher,
blade control handle or other safety
protective devices in place and working.
23. Never operate mower with damaged
safety devices. Failure to do so can result
in personal injury.
24. Muffler and engine become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch. Only use
parts and accessories made by the
original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M).
Failure to do so can result in personal
injury.
25. If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good
judgment!
26. Contact your dealer for assistance!
Please call up Telephone: ______________________________________________________
Service Warning
“Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a
poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the blade and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground against the engine
to prevent unintended starting.
3. Check the blade and engine mounting
bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for
damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn)
Replace blade with the original
equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade
only, as listed in this manual.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use
extra caution when servicing them.
4. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
5. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
6. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine; disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage. Repair the damage before
starting and operating the mower.
7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting
height adjustment while the engine is
running.
8. Grass catcher components, discharge
cover, and trail shield are subject to wear
and damage which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check
components and replace immediately
with original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only, as listed in this
manual.
9. Do not change the engine governor
setting or overspeed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
10. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
11. Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations. Improper disposal of fluids
and materials can harm the environment.
12. Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the machine.
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property
damage use extreme care in handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious
personal injury can occur when gasoline
is spilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite.
2. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
3. Use only an approved gasoline container.
4. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
5. If possible, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a
trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
6. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
7. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
8. Never fuel machine indoors because
flammable vapors will accumulate in the
area.
9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while
the engine is hot or running. Allow engine
to cool at least two lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
minutes before refueling.
10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no
more than ½ inch below bottom of filler
neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
11. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
12. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine
and equipment. Move unit to another
area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the
engine.
13. Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame,
spark or pilot light as on a water heater,
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or
other gas appliances.
14. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove
any fuel soaked debris.
15. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
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