Troy-Bilt 12AV556O71 Operator's Manual

SafetyoAssemblyoOperation o Adjustments oMaintenance oTroubleshooting o Parts Lists oWarranty

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21" Seifopropelted Mutching Mower -- Model 556

READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit isequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany),

If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbythe operator,Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester

forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019,

PRINTEDIN U,S,A TROYBILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 11/2005

FORMNO,769-02186

This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn mower, mtwH_ he_p you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6

Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
informationto the sample model plate providedto the righL

Youcan locatethe modelplate by standing atthe operating
positionand lookingdown at the rearof the deck. This

informationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb
site and/or obtainassistancefrom theCustomerSupport

Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.

Off-Season Storage .......................................... 13

Safety Labels .................................................... 14

Parts List ........................................................... 15

Notes .................................................................. 18

Warranty ............................................ Back Cover

Model Number Serial Number

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£. O. gOX 361131

338-558-7228

Customer Support

P_ease do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

ifyou havedifficulty assemblingthis productor have any questions regardingthe controls,operation ormaintenanceofthis unit,

you canseek helpfromtheexpert& Choosefrom the options below:

1.Visit troybHt.com for many usefulsuggestions.Click on CustomerSupport buttonand you will get the fouroptions
reproducedin this sampleto the right. Clickon theappropriatebutton and help

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative
at 1(866)840=648&

3. The engine manufacturer is responsibb for allengine-relatedissues withregards to performance,power-rating,

specifications,warrantyand service. Pleaserefer tothe engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual,packed
separatelywithyour unit, for more information.

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WARNING

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Do not mowon inclines

with a dope in excess

of 15 degrees (a rise

of approximately

2-"

feet). A riding r
couldoverturnand

cause serious injury.

if operatinga walb
behindmoweron such

a dope, it is extremely

footing and you could

dip, resultingin serious
injury.

OperateRiDiNG
mowersupand down

dopes, neveracross

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theface of dopes.

Operate
WALK-BEHIND

mowersacrossthe

face of dopes, never

up and down slopes.

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manual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcan

resultinseriousinjury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.

! Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.

Children

Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatorisnotalertto presence
ofchildren.Childrenare oftenattractedto mowerandmowing

activity.Theydonotunderstandthedangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.

1. Keepchildrenoutof the mowingareaandunderwatchful
careof aresponsibleadultotherthanthe operator.

2. Bealert andturn moweroffifachildentersthearea.

3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.

4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscure
yourvisionofa childwho mayrun intothemower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfromhot orrunningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatea power
mower.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.

endangerthepersonal
safetyand/orproperty

and followthewarnings 5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury, ._ generallya'_arningof!rouble.........

and i..struction2 stayinoperatorzone behindhandlesandkeepchildren, "

u _ competestop beforeremovngthe grasscatcheror uncog

, ,; bystanders,helpers,andpetsat least75feet frommower .

un_nusmanuau glngthechute

1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore

2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto

General Operation

attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollow allinstructionsonthe machineandin the

manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseof thismachinebefore
operatingit.Keepthismanualin asafeplaceforfuture
andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithasbeendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Do notuseitfor anyotherpurpose.

machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould

betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththese rulesof safe

operationshouldbeallowedtousethis machine.

beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand
otherforeignobjectswhichcould betripped overor picked
upand thrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeofmaterialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial
toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

whileit isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhileperforminganadjustmentor repairtoprotect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe armsand
legsandsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate
thismachinein barefeet,sandals, slipperyor lightweight
(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Do notputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor undercutting
deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.

9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade
contactor thrownobject injuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled
overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingortripping.
Do notholdonto the mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe
handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.Ifyou mustbackthe mowerawayfromawallor
obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtrippingand
thenfollow thesesteps:

a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.
b. Besureyou arewell balancedwithsurefooting.

c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethan halfway

towardyou.

d. Repeatthese stepsasneeded.

12.Donotoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholor drugs.

13.Donotengage theself-propelledmechanismon unitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.

14.Thebladecontrolhandleis asafetydevice.Neverattempt
tobypassits operation.Doingso makesthesafetydevice
inoperativeandmay resultinpersonal injurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass. Alwaysbesure of
yourfooting. A slipandfallcan causeseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouare losingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.

16.Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.

17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.

18.Ifthe equipmentshouldstart tovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheck immediatelyforthecause.Vibrationis

]_ _nut theengne errandwar unl: me Daaecomes-coa

and on the machine, area.

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Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefora fewseconds after
the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceanypart ofthe bodyin
the bladeareauntilyou aresurethe blade hasstopped

rotating.

20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle,or othersafety

protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo socan
resultin personalinjury.

21.Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancauseaburn.Do

nottouch.

22.Onlyuseparts andaccessoriesmadefor thismachineby

manufacturer.Failureto dosocanresult inpersonalinjury.

23.Ifsituationsoccurwhichare not coveredinthis manual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor
assistance.Telephone[phone]forthe nameofyour

nearestdealer.

SJope Operation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich
canresultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.Foryour
safety,use theslopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitona slopedor hilly
area.Iftheslopeis greaterthan15degrees,donotmowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthe faceof slopes;neverup anddown.

Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.

2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich
can causeyou toslipor trip.Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

3. Alwaysbesureof yourfooting.A slip andfall cancause

seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasetheblade controlhandleimmediately,and

the bladewillstop rotatingwithin3seconds.

Do Not:

1. Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,where
you couldloseyour footingorbalance.

2. Do notmowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesas shownon
the slopegauge.

3. Do notmowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause

slipping.

Service

Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:

1. To avoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuseextreme
carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes

whichcanignite.

2. Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

4. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailer

bedwith a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckortrailer

andrefuelit on theground.Ifthisis notpossible,then refuel
suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather

thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwith therim ofthefueltank or
containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do

notusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources
ofignition.

8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein the area.

9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishot or
running. Allowengineto coolat leasttwominutesbefore
refueling.

10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan_ inch
belowbottomof fillerneckto provideforfuelexpansion.

11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeit off theengineand equipment.
Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestarting
engine.

13.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containernearanopen
flame,sparkorpilot lightas onawater heater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryer,orothergas appliances.

14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass, leaves,
or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuel spillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

15.Allowamowertocool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

General Service:

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe
originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.EM.) bladeonly,listed
inthismanual."Useofpartswhichdo notmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"

4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeorwear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight tobesuretheequip-
mentisin safeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera-
tionregularly.

7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforanydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.

8. Neverattempttomakeawheel orcutting heightadjustment
whiletheengineis running.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,and trail
shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingpartsorallow objectsto bethrown.Forsafety
protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand replaceim-
mediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.EM.)
partsonly,listedin this manual.'Use of partswhich do
not meettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

10.Donot changetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedofthe engine.

11.Maintainorreplacesafetylabels,asnecessary'.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.

ThisSymbolpoints

ua! before attemptingto

resuUt in personal injury_
::When you see th s
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,EEDMTSWARNmNG

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this powermachine

to personswhoread

understand

5

NOTE:Stand behind
Ihemoweras if you

were going to operate

it,Your righthandcor-
respondsto the right

sideof the mower;your
left hand corresponds

to the left sided the

mower.

mMPORTANT

DO NOTcrimp the
cableswhen liftingthe
handleup.Makesure

to routethe cables

insidethe lower handle,

IMPORTANT
This unit isshipped
without gasoline or

oil inthe engine, Fiil

Step 1

HardwarePack

(2) CarriageBolts(2

>

Step 2

1, Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween

upperand lowerhandbs,
a, Pullupand backon upperhandb as shownin

Step1,Makecertainthelowerhandb isseated
securelyintothe handb mountingbrackets,

b, Tightenstarknobssecuringupperhandleto

lowerhandle,Makesurethateach carriageboltis
seatedproperlyinthe handb,

2, Locatehairpinclip in onehob ontheweldpinon each

sideof lowerhandle,
a, Removehairpinclipfromthis hob, Usinga pairof

plbrs, inserthairpinclipintotheotherhob on the
weldpin, Repeaton otherside,

b, inserta carriageboltfromthe hardwarepackinto

theupperhob on thehandlemountingbracket,

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Securewithoneplastb wing nut,alsoincluded
inthe hardwarepack,Repeatonothersidewith
remainingitemsfromhardwarepack,

3, The ropeguideisattachedtothe rightsideofthe

upperhandle,Loosenthewingnutwhichsecuresthe
ropeguide,

a, Holdthebladecontrolagainstupperhandb,
b, Pullstarterropeoutof theengine,Rebasethe

bladecontrol,

c, Slipstarterropeintoropeguide,
d, Tightenwingnut,

4, Insertpostoncane ties into hobs providedon the

lowerhandle,Pullcane tie tightandtrimexcess,

5, Anadiustingplateandthumbleverat eachwheel

positionprovidescuttingheightadiustment,
a, Depressbver towardswheel,

b, Moveit toany ofthe ninepositionsfordesired

cuttingheight,SeeStep5,

c, Rebase levertowardsmowerdeck,

manual BEFORE
operatingyour mower.

Step 3 Step 4

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isat thebottom,

b, Slipplasticchannelof grassbagoverhooksonthe

frame,SeeStep6,All the plasticchannelsexcept
centertopof bagattachfromoutsideof bag,

c, Attachcentertop of bagfrominsideofbag,

7, Followstepsbelowtoattachgrasscateher:

a, Liftreardischargedoor,

b, Placegrasscatcheronthe pivotrod,Letgo

ofdischargedoorso that itrestson thegrass
catcher,SeeStep7,

Toremovegrasscatcherorconvertto a mulcher(if
equipped),liftreardischargedooronthe moweras

showninStep8, Liftgrasscatcherupand outofthe pivot
rod,Releasereardischargedoorto allowit todose rear

openingofmower,

Step 5

,1_ WARNING: Never operate mower

unless the hooks on the grass
catcher are firmlyseated on the

pivot rod, and the rear discharge
door rests firmly against top of

the grass catcher.

_Make certain bagis

Step 6

Never operate mower
unless the hooks on

the glass catcher are

firmly seated on

pivot rod, and the

_reardischarg e door

i ill i _n i _ii

Step 7

7

WARNING

The blade control
mechanism is a

safety device. Never
attempt to bypassits

operations.

Use extreme care
when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable

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

label on the unit.

Cutting Height

Adjustment Levers

Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features.

These are described below and illustrated on this
page. This knowledge wi!l a!low you to use your

new equipment to its fullest potential.

Blade Control

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:This bladecontrol mecha-
nism isa safety device. Neverattempt

to bypass itsoperations.

Drive Control

The drive control is located on the underside of
the upper handle and is used to engage the drive.

Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the
drive; release it to stow down or stop mower from

propelling= See Figure 1.

Mulching Option

The mulching option is used only for mulching
purposes= Instead of collecting the grass clippings
in the grass catcher, your mower has the option of
recirculating the clippings back to the iawn=Make
sure that the rear discharge door is closed and the
grass catcher is removed from unit while mulching=

y

Figure 1

Cutting Height Adjustment Levers

One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers
have to be at the same relative position to ensure a

uniform cut.

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle= Stand behind the unit and puII the recoil
starter rope to start the unit=

Gas and OH Fill-Up

1, Check oil level and add oil if necessary, Follow engine

manual for this, See Figure 1above for location of the
oil fill

2, Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the

engine manual See Figure 1 above for location of

gasfill

WARNING:Useextreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely

flammable andthe vapors areexplosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while

the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other
sources of ignition.

WARNING:Theoperation of any lawn
mower can result inforeign objects
being thrown intothe eyes,which can
damageyour eyesseverely. Always
wearsafety glasses while operating
the mower, or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.

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Starting Engine

_ ARNING:Besure no one otherthan

1 Pushprimerthreetimes Waitabouttwoseconds

betweeneachpush SeeFigure2 In temperature

around55° Forbelow,primefivetimes Donot prime
to restarta warmengine

2 Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol

againstupperhandle SeeFigure2

3 Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil

starterhandleand pullropeout witha rapid,continu=
ous full armstroke SeeFigure2 Keepingafirm
gripon thestarterhandle,lettheroperewindslowly

Repeatuntilenginecranks Letthe roperewindeach

timeslowly

the operator isstanding nearthe lawn

.mowerwhile starting engineor operat-
ing mower.Neverrun engineindoors

or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaustcontains carbon monox-

ide,an odorless and deadly gas. Keep
hands,feet, hair and loose clothing

awayfrom anymoving parts onengine
and lawn mower.

Stopping Engine

1 Releasebladecontroltostoptheengne andblade

2 Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

groundagainsttheengine

WARNING:Wait for the blade to stop

completely beforedoing any work
on the moweror to removethe grass

catcher

Using Your Lawn Mower

_ ARNING:Neveroperate your mower

Be surelawnisclear ofstones,sticks,wire,or other
obiectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine
Suchobiectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonaliniuryto the
operatorandothers

_ ARNING:If you strike a foreign object,

without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.

stop the engine Removewirefrom the
spark plug, thoroughly inspectmower

for any damage,and repair damage

before restarting and operating
Extensivevibration of mowerduring
operation is an indicationof damage
Theunit should be promptly inspected
and repaired

Figure 2

1 Oncetheengineisrunning,squeezethedrive

controlagainsttheupperhandleto propelmower

2 Forbestresults,donotcut wetgrass
3 Forahealthierlawn,nevercutoff morethanone=

thirdof thetotallengthofthe grass

Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherfromthe
mowerThereardischargedoorshouldbeclosed

1 Foreffectivemulching,donotcut wetgrass
2 Neworthickgrassmayrequireanarrowercut

Adiustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn

3 If thegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof

4 inches,mulchingisnotrecommendedUsethe
grasscatcherto bagclippingsinstead

Using Grass Catcher

Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthemower

1 Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsonpage

7 Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectinbagas
yourun mowerOperatemowertillgrassbagis full

2 Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade

controlhandle Makesurethatthe unithascometo
a completestop

3 Liftdischargedoorand pullgrassbagup andaway

fromthemowertodisposeofthe grassclippings

being thrown rote

the eyes, which can

damageyoureyes

severely.Always wear
safety glasses while

iioperating the mower,

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S_°_T°:_" _°_:,i_

] Lubrication

1, Lubricatepwotponts on the bladecontrolhandleat

\ leastoncea seasonwithlightoil,The bladecontrol
) mustoperatefreelyin bothdirections,SeeFigure3,

...Lubricatethese lightoil (or motoroil), If wheelsareremovedforany

,, points before reason,lubricatesurfaceof thepivotarm andinner

rea_ssembl Y. surfaceofthewhoe.with.ightoiLSeeFigure3,

,.., j Deck Care

Figure 3 The undersideofthemowerdeckshouldbecleaned

..... ..... -_"_ leaves,dirt,orotherdebris,Ifthisdebrisis allowedto

2, Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith

3, Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointontherear

dischargedoorperiodicallywithlightoil to prevent
rust,SeeFigure3,

4, Thetransmissionis prequbricatedandsealedatthe

factoryanddoesnotrequirelubrication,

5, Followthe accompanyingenginemanualfor lubrica-

tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication,

aftereachuseto preventanybuild=upofgrassclippings,
accumulate,it willresultinrustandcorrosion,

1, Disconnectsparkplugwire,Draingasolinefromlawn

mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegascap,

2, Tip mowersothat it restson the housing,Keepthe

sidewiththe aircleanerfacingup,Holdmowerfirmly,

AswoySst0po,g ,e, .evert,pthemowermore

disconnect spark than gOdegrees inany directions and

plug, and ground do not leavethe mowertipped for any

against engine before length of time. Oil can drain intothe

3, Scrapeandcleanthe undersideof thedeckwitha

suitabletool Do notspraywithwater,

4, Putthemowerbackonits wheelsonthe ground,If

youhadput plasticunderthe gascapearlier,make

J suretoremoveitnow,

Figure 4

Genera_ Recommendations Alistof keymaintenancejobsrequiredforgood
1, Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing performanceby themoweris givenbelow,Followthe

anymaintenance, accompanyingenginemanualfordetailedlistand

2, Thewarrantyonthislawnmowerdoesnotcover 1, Maintainoillevelasinstructedinenginemanual,

itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse 2, Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
or negligence,Toreceivefull valuefromwarranty, conditions,Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely

operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras dustyconditions,Refertoenginemanual
instructedhere,

3, Changingofengine_governedspeedwillvoid Checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtype andgap

enginewarranty, specifications,

4, Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce 4, Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush,Keepthe

eachseason, coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)dean topermit

5, Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese properaircirculation,Removeallgrass,dirtand

aretight, combustibledebrisfrom mufflerarea,

WARNING:Alwaysstop engine, Repmacing Rear F_ap
disconnect spark plug, and ground 1, Toremoverearflap,cut offtheflatendofthewirerod
against engine beforecleaning, whichsecuresit tothe deck,SeeFigure4,

lubricating or doing any kind of 2, Attachthenewflapand newrodtodeck, bendingthe
maintenanceon your machine, endsofthenewrodovertosecuretodeck,

Engine Care

instructions,

3, Cleansparkplugandresetthegap oncea season,

upper part of the engine causing a
starting problem.

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Blade Care _

WARNING:When removing cutting

bladefor sharpeningor replacement,
protect your handswith a pair of heavy

gloves or usea heavy rag to hold blade.

1, Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug,Turn

moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand

thecarburetorareup,

2, Removebolt,bladebensupport,blade,andblade

adapterfromthe enginecrankshaft,SeeFigure5,

3, The bladecanbe sharpenedwitha fileoron agrind=

ingwheel Do notattemptto sharpenthebladewhile
itis stillon themower,Whensharpeningblade,follow

originalangleofgrind,Grindcuttingedgesequallyto

keepbladebalanced,

4, Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance,

Balancethebladeona roundshaftscrewdriverto

check,Removemetalfromthe heavysideuntilit

balancesevenly,

WARNING:An unbalanced bladewill

cause excessivevibration when rotating
at high speeds. It may causedamage

to mower,and could break causing

personal injury.

5, Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandthe innersurface

ofthe bladeadapterwithNghtoil Slidethe blade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft,Placetheblade
on theadaptersuchthat theside ofthe blademarked
"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)facesthe groundwhen
themoweris intheoperatingposition,Makesurethat

bladeisalignedandseatedon bladeadapterflanges,

6, Placebladebensupporton theblade,Alignnotches

on thebladebellsupportwithsmallholesin blade,

Replacehexbolt andtightenhexbolttotorque:450
in,Ibs,rain,,600 in,Ibs,max,

Toensuresafeoperationof yourmower,periodically
checkthe bladeboltfor correcttorque,

Belt Care

1, Removetwoshoulderscrewssecuringfrontdrive

coverto mowerdeck,SeeFigure6, Pressinwardon
sidesoffrontdrivecoverand releasetabsthatsecure

itto theheightadjusterbrackets,Removedrivecover

frommower,

2, PuNup onthebelt keeperwireand pivotit outaway

fromthedrivepulley,SeeFigure6inset,

3, Rollthebeltoff thetransmissionpulley,Tipmower

on itssidewiththe airfilterupto accessbeltfrom

undersideof mower,SNdebeltoffofenginepulleyand
threadthroughtheopeningin thebeltkeeperbracket,
Thenremovethebeltfromaroundthe bladeby remov=

ingoveroneendat a time,SeeFigure7,

Figure 5

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Figure 8

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Figure 7

4, Replacewithnewbelt,workingaroundbladeand

upthroughthe beltkeeperbracket,Makesurebelt
_sfirmlyseatedonenginepulleywhilepullingfrom
theothersideandslidingitaroundthe transmis=
sionpulley,Pivotthe beltkeeperwirebackinto its
operatingpostionandsnapintothe slot provided,

Reassemblefrontdrivecover,

pair of heavy g oves

or use a heavy rag to

hold the blade.

An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive

vibration when rotat-

ing at high speeds. It
may cause damage

I:omower, and could
break causing per-

sonal injury.

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Shoot og

For repairs beyond

theminoradjustments

listed here, contact

an authorized service

dealer.,

EnginefailstoStart 1, B!aclecontroidisengaged, i: Engagebladecent[eL

2. SparkPlugwh'edisc0nnected_ 2. C0nneciWgetoSparkplug,
Fue!tankempty0rStalefueL Filliankwith Clean,freshgaso)ine

Enginenotprirned, 4. Pdrneengineas instructedin ©perat-

5. Fautysparkpug, 5, Cean, adustgap, orrepace.!ngYourLawnMowe[.

6. Blocked fuel line, 6. Cleanfuelline,

7. Enginefl00ded. 7 Waitalewminutest0restart butdo

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Engineruns erratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1 Connectandtightensparkplugwire.

Engineoverheats 1. Engineoi!levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoi!.

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2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuel line:filltank withclean,
freshgasoline.

3. Vent ingas capplugged.

4. Wateror dirt infuel system.

5. Dirty aircleaner.

6. Carburetorout ofadjustment.

2. Air flowrestricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing

: 3. Carburetornot adjustedproperly, : 3. Referto enginemanual.

3. Clearvent.

4. Drainfueltank. Refillwithfreshfuel.

5. Refertoenginemanual.

6. Refertoenginemanual.

andclean.

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Occasionalskips

(hesitates)at

highspeed

1. Sparkpluggap tooclose.

2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment

improperlyset.

3. Dirtyair cleaner. ! 3. Refertoenginemanual.

1. Adjustgap to .030".

2. Refertoenginemanual.

2. Refertoenginemanual.

Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeand adapter.Balance

Vibration

Uneven cut

2. Bentcuttingblade.

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1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly.

2. Dullblade.

blade.

2. Seeanauthorizedservicedealer.

1. Placeall fourwheelsin same
heightposition.

2. Sharpenor replaceblade.

!i_ii_i_i_ii_i _ii iiilt t t t t t t t t t __i

wireand dean outdebris.

• 3. Damagedorworn belt. . 3. nspectand repacebet.

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Off-Season Storage 4, Coatmowerscuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto

Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyourlawn preventrusting. --//
mowerforstorage. 5. Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Donotstore next / //

1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedin tocorrosivematerialssuchasfertilizer. / /
thelubricationinstructions.

2. We donotrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken
or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit. torust=prooftheequipment.Usingalightoil orsilicone,

3. Referto enginemanualforcorrectengine coattheequipment,especiallycanesandallmoving
storageinstructions, partsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.

Whenstornganytypeof powerequpment n apoory

DONOTremove safety

(or any) labeJsfrom

mower for any reason,

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WARNING

DO NOT remeve safety
(or any) labels from
mower for any reason.

Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower

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1,

712-0214

2

736-0105

3

756-04132

4

710-04329

5

707-04567A

6

726-04043

7

736-04178A

8

731-05187

9

721-04110

10

731-05099A

11

721-04107

12

741-04116

HexLockNut,3/8-24
BellWasher325x930 x45

Pulley,382 x313 x68
TorxScrew
TransmissionBracket

PushNut
SlottedWasher

ClutchLever
O_ring

UpperHousing
Oil Seal

BallBearing

15

13
14
15
16

17
18
19

20
21

22
23

24

710-04374
711-04317
715-04030
715-0129

70_04409A
711-04429
736_0572

736-04224
741-04106
731-04883
71_04194

732-04290

HexScrew
PinionShaft
DowelPin

SpirolPin
ShifterFork

OutputShaft

FlatWasher
FlatWasher

PlasticBushing
LowerHousing

28ToothGear
CompressionSpring

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1 746-04206 VariableSpeedCable 38 750-04404 SleeveSpacer9.10"Lg.

2 710-0599 TTScrew 1/4-20x0.5 39 748-04015A BladeAdapterw/Pulley
3 731-04150C RearBaffle 21"Rd. 40 74b0741 21"MulchingBlade
4 710-04371 Screw1/4-15 41 736-0524B BladeBelISupport
5 736-0474 FlatWasher 42 687-02044 PivotPlateAssembly

6 731-04204 DeluxeBailCover 43 710d257 HexScrew3/8-24x2.50
7 747-1161A BladeControl 44 749-0928A LowerHandle

8 749-04206 UpperHandle 45 732-04317 ExtensionSpring
9 787_01258A CableMountBracket 46 720_0426 AdiustmentKnob

10 731d059 CableMountingCap 47 73bO4089A TorsionSpring-LH
11 7867551A WheeIDustCap 48 734-04018A FrontWhee18x2.125
12 710_0703 CarriageBolt1/4_20 49 732_04294 BeltKeeperWire
13 750-04162 Spacer.375x.50x 1.02"Lg. 50 717d762 Gear 14TRHFWD

14 720-04072 Star Knob 717q761 Gear14TLHFWD
15 710d205 EyeBolt 51 747_04080 GrassBagFrame

16 746d132 ControICable-40.75" 52 710-04329 TorxScrew
17 710-1174 CarriageBolt5/16-18x 2.0 53 618-04377 TransmissionAssembly

18 687-02192 HandleBracket-RH 54 710q652 TT Scr.w/Washer1/4-20x.625

687_02191 HandleBracket_LH 55 687_02057 HandleBracketAssembly_LH

19 726-0240 CableTie 687-02056 HandleBracketAssembly- RH

20 714-0104 CotterPin 56 715-0221 DoweIPin
21 710_0654A SelhTappingSeresScrew 57 71b0397 WingNut

22 731_04134A RearDischargeDoor 58 687_02039A PivotArmAssembly_RH
23 664_04011 GrassbagAssembly 687_02040A PivotArmAssembly_LH
24 710d650 ShoulderScrew# 12-24 59 732-0866 RearSpringLever

25 68b0015 FrontBearingAssembly 60 720-0312 FoamGrip
26 753_0833 SpeedControlAssembly 61 738_0507B ShoulderScr.500Dia.x.434
27 710-04531 Screw1/4-20x .390 62 734-04127 RearWheel,12x 2.125
28 787-01277 21"DeckSSSP 63 787-01298 FrontHeightAdi.Plate- RH
29 787-01265 Belt KeeperBracket 787-01299 FrontHeightAdi.Plate- LH

30 750_04405 Slev.Spacerl.8"Lg. 64 732_0706 FrontLever_RH
31 710-0216 HexScrew,3/8d6 x.75 73b0707 FrontLe\,'er-LH
32 732-04090A TorsionSpring- RH 65 732-0700 Wire

33 71b04065 FlangeLockNut, 3/8q6 66 731-04998 RearTrailingShield
34 731-05020A TransmissionCover(Black) 67 747-0996 PivotRod
35 7865002B FrontBaffle 68 716-0102 SnapRing
36 754-04101 WBelt 69 687-02193 HeightAdi.Assembly-LH

37 736-0447 WaveWasher 687-02194 HeightAdi.Assembly-RH

V-Beltcan be danger-

For parts and/or

accessories

please call

1-866-840-6483,or

1-330-558.7220.

www.troybi[t.com

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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

®

The limitedwarrantyset forthbelowis givenbyTroy_BiltLLCwithrespect

tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,itsposses_
sionsandterritories.

"Troy_Bilt"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmatedalandworkmam
shipfor a periodof two(2)yearscommencingon thedateof original
purchaseandwill,atits option,repairorreplace,freeofcharge,any part
foundto bedefectivein materialsor workmanship.This limitedwarranty
shallonly applyif this producthasbeenoperatedand maintainedin
accordancewiththe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,and
hasnotbeensubiectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,
impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,or damage
becauseofother perilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromthe
installationor use ofany part,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedby

Troy_Biltfor usewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyour

warrantyastoany resultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedtobefreefromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfora periodof thirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

NOWTO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorizedservice
dealer.To locate the dealer in your area, check your YellowPages,
or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-
0019,or can 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220,or log on to our

Web site at www.troybilt.com.
This limitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmay

carrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicable
manufacturer'swarrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershaveaseparateone

yearwarranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune_ups,brakeadiustments,clutch adiustments,
deckadiustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinish
duetouse orexposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. Troy_Biltdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor

exportedoutsideofthe UnitedStates,its possessionsand
territories,exceptthosesold throughTroy_Bilt'sauthorized

channelsofexportdistribution.
f. Replacementpartsthatare notgenuineTroy_Biltparts.
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

Noimpliedwarranty, includinganyimpliedwarrantyof merchant°

ability offitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable

period of express written warranty aboveas to the parts as identi-

fied. Noother express warranty, whether written or oral, exceptas

mentioned above,given by anyperson or entity, including adealeror
retailer,with respectto any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. During the
period of the warranty,the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement

of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth inthis warranty provide the sole and

exclusive remedyarising from the sale. Troy-Bilt shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential loss or damageincluding, without

limitation, expensesincurred for substitute or replacementlawncare

services or for rental expensesto temporarily replacea warranted

product.
Somestatesdonot allowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty

lasts,sothe aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplyto you.
Innoeventshall recoveryof anykind begreaterthantheamountof the

purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alteration of safety features of the
product shall void this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor
loss,damage,oriniurytoyouand yourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir
propertyarisingout ofthe misuseorinabilityto usethe product.

This limitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthanthe original

purchaseror tothe personforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:Thislimitedwar-

rantygh,'esyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights

whichvaryfromstateto state.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain

warrantycoverage.

TROYBILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAN D, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1(866} 840-6483, 1-330-558-7220