Operator's Manual Electric Lawn Mower 13" Rear Bagger Model136 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY BILT AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY means it is listed by product's nameplate This symbol on the UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. (_ TROY RULES LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO.
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower .......................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 10 Operating Your Lawn Mower ..............
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! 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.
16.Home circuit-Thismower should beoperated ona 15 AMPcircuit. Ifyouexperience difficulty instarting witha standard 15AMPfuseorcircuitbreaker, contact your nearest authorized service facility. Donotusea higher ratedfuseorbreaker without consulting yourpower company. 17.Donotabuse the cord by pulling the mower by the cord 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. or yanking it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. When servicing use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safetyY' Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the power cord when not in use and to prevent unintended starting. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. | II q SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE t,91 I _ _ A POWER POLE I tq A CORNER OF A BUILDING I I 1,91 iil_ | i. OR A FENCE POST o n "'I,_ lS°S/ £O 15 ° Z _ Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER LoosePartsin Carton Grass Catcher Assembly. Owner's Manual (not shown). Hardware Pack. Upper and Lower Handle w/Guide Rod. Wheel Assemblies (4) ToolsRequired Repeat this step for all wheels, being certain that all four wheels are in the same height position for an even cut. Refer to Figure 1 for cutting height positions. Also, be certain the smaller front wheels and the larger rear wheels are mounted correctly to the front and rear of the mower as shown in Figure 1.
Align the holes in the lower handle with those of the upper handle and insert the hex bolts through both holes. On the left side, install the lock washer and hex nut and tighten finger tight. On the right side, insert the hex nut into the hex hole in the cord insulator and thread onto the hex Restraint Guide Rod Upper Handle bolt on the right side. Make certain that the curved portion of the cord insulator is resting flush against the upper handle.
Insert the six clips on the underside of the bagger cover into the corresponding attaching slots in the grass bag. Press firmly in the on the top of the bagger cover in the area of the attaching slots to ensure that the clips are locked into place. Grass Bag Assembly /._j -/_ ,./F_ AttachingTheGrassCatcher Lift the rear discharge door on the back of the mower. Refer to Figure 6. Place the channels of the grass bag assembly over the lower portion of the lower handle as shown in Figure 6.
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Motor/Blade Control Assembly Guide Rod Cord Restraint Lower Handle Rear Discharg ;rass Catcher RearTra ng Sh • d Figure 7 the rear of the mower. Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 7 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various parts and controls. Save this manual for future reference.
SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER CordConnection Connecting to the ElectricPower Source ExtensionCord Selection WARNING: Listed below are the lengths of extension cord and corresponding acceptable cord ratings. 50' Cord -- use 16 AWG 100' Cord--use 14AWG 150' Cord--use 12AWG In all cases, the extension cord should be a UL listed cord set suitable for outdoor use. on a 15 AMP circuit.
StoppingtheMotorandBlade WARNING: T = Obstacles The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off, If the motor does not come to a stop when the motor/blade control handle is released, contact an authorized service dealer, To stop the motor and blade from spinning: Release the motor!blade control lever from its Outlet (Start here) position against the upper handle and the blade and motor wilt quickly come to a stop.
Remove a wheel assembly and reinstall it in a different position in order to achieve a higher or lower position. Refer to the Assembly section also. Repeat this procedure for all wheels, being certain to mount them all in the same position at each corner. Failing to do this will produce an uneven cut. If this occurs, unplug the mower, wait approximately five minutes, then depress the reset button. Refer to Figure 9.
SharpeningtheBlade Reinstall the blade as described earlier in this To sharpen the blade, first remove the blade as outlined in the previous section. DO NOT attempt to sharpen the blade while it is attached to the mower. The blade can section making certain to torque the cutting blade to specifications. MowerDeck be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. 1.
SECTION9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Corrective Mower not starting. Cord disconnected from the motor/ blade control. Reconnect the cord keeping the cord restraint close to the motor/blade control. Motor/blade control switch defective. Replace motor/blade control switch. Extension cord not connected to a source of power.
SECTION10: PARTSLIST 11 12 3 19 t4 20 21 39 "2 37 28 16
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
