Troy-Bilt 540 - Manual (Page 8)

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-
tion, read this section to become acquainted with its
controls and features. This knowledge will allow you to
use your new equipment to its fullest potential.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to
operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control is a safety
device. Do not bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four wheels must
be at the same position to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Mulch Plug
The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of
collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using
the side discharge chute, some mower models have the
option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This
is called mulching.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is
used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another
site. Once the bag is full, it has to be removed from the
mower and emptied before any further mowing.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
owner’s manual for this.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine owner’s manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
WARNING
The blade control is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely
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.
Keep hands and feet
away from the cutting
deck. Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Figure 4-1: The major parts on the lawn mower.
Recoil Starter
Side Discharge Chute
Blade Control
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Levers (front
and rear)
Mulch Plug