Troy-Bilt 1900678 - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION 1
FOR SERVICE OR PARTS 1
MOWER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
1
SECTION 1: RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION
Training................................................................................. 2
Preparation.......................................................................... 2
Operation.............................................................................. 3
Maintenance and Storage ................................................ 4
Safety Decals....................................................................... 4
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Check For Shipping Damage........................................... 5
Toois Needed For Assembiy............................................ 5
Mower Assembly Steps .................................................... 5
Electric Start Assembly Steps ....................................... 10
SECTION 3: MOWER AND
ENGINE CONTROLS
Blade Drive Controls......................................................... 15
Wheel Drive Controls........................................................ 16
Handlebar Height Adjustment ........................................ 16
Height of Cut Adjustment................................................. 16
Engine Throttie Control ................................................... 16
Fuel Shut-Off Valve............................................................ 17
Engine Recoii Starter........................................................ 17
Key Switch Starter ............................................................ 17
SECTION 4: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation Before Starting............................................. 18
To Start the Engine............................................................ 19
To Engage the Blade ........................................................ 19
To Engage the Wheels...................................................... 20
To Stop the Engine............................................................ 20
Operating the Mower......................................................... 20
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Maintenance Chart........................................................
Adjusting Wheei Drive Traction..................................
Height of Cut Adjustment............................................
Handlebar Height Adjustment ....................................
Sharpening or Repiacing the Mower Biade ..
Clean the Mower Housing and Discharge
Chute............................................................................
Check Tire Pressure......................................................
Check Bolts, Screws and Nuts....................................
Lubrication......................................................................
Wheel Drive Belt Tension.............................................
Repiacing the Wheel Drive Belt..................................
Blade Drive Belt Tension ............................................
Replacing the Blade Drive Belt ..................................
Wheel Drive Chain Tension ........................................
Replacing the Blade Brake Band...............................
Battery Care In Service ................................................
Battery Storage..............................................................
Battery Removal and Replacement...........................
Starting the Electric Start
Engine With the Recoil Starter...............................
Engine Crankcase Oil...................................................
Engine Air Cleaner........................................................
Carburetor Adjustments...............................................
Air Cooling Service........................................................
Spark Plug.......................................................................
Throttle Cable Adjustments ........................................
Off-Season Storage.......................................................
Engine Identification Numbers...................................
Blade Brake Control Test Procedure.......................
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING......................
Swivel Wheel Kit............................................................
MAINTENANCE RECORD
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION
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22" Push Model. 5HP
Recoil Start Engine.
22"Self-Propelled Model.
5HP Recoil Start or
optional Electric Start Engine.
24" Self-Propelled Model.
8HP Recoil Start or
optional Electric Start Engine.
NOTE: Optional swivel wheels are available for your TUFF-CUT® Mower. Please refer to Page 36 for additional details.