Troy-Bilt 429 - Manual (Page 8)

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
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 blade control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located at each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers
must be moved to the same position to ensure a
uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit, depress blade con-
trol, and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to Engine Manual for engine details.
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine 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
mechanism 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 chute area
on cutting deck. Refer to
warning label on the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Now that you have setup your lawn mower, its important to become acquainted with its controls and features.
Figure 4-1: The main components on the mower.
Cutting Height Adjustment
Levers (one at each wheel)
Blade Control
Recoil Starter