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Operator’s Manual
20" Mulching Push
Lawn Mower
MODEL 106
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in eff
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 8 Operating Your Lawn Mower ...........
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con
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other safety protective devices in place and working. power mower. Children 14 years old and over should Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. read and understand the operation instructions and Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. safety rules in this manual and should be trained and 21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do supervised by a parent. not touch. 22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by Service the original equipment m
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meet the original equipment specifications may lead to expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For improper performance and compromise safety!” safety protection, frequently check components and 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or replace immediately with original equipment wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. 5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the “Use of parts w
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your f
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Remove Unit From Carton Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape Carriage Bolt at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts included with your unit (i.e., Saddle Washer operator’s manual, etc.). Upper Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. Handle Lower Remove packing material. Handle Roll or slide unit out of carton. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT Hand GASOLINE. Make sure to service eng
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With the spark plug wire disconnected and Converting to Side Discharge grounded, hold the blade control handle against the Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side- starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the nut. See Figure 4. mulc
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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until WARNING: Keep hands and feet away engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope from the chute area on cutting deck. The will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope blade will be rotating whenever the engine is rewind slowly. running. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Be sure no one other than the operator is Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly stand
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any Carburetor adjustment to your lawn mower without first stopping the engine and disconnecting the WARNING: If any adjustments are made to spark plug wire. the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts and heated surfaces (e.g. muffler). Handle Height Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to height position.To lower the handl
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Blade Adapter Blade Bell Support Lubricate Hex Bolt Figure 11 Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil (or engine oil).Also lubricate the bolt holes and bolts. Lubricate Bearings To Reinstall Blade Be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) facing Figure 10 the ground when the mower is in the operating WARNING: Be sure to
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performance and flooding usually indicates that the Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air the cooling system (blower housing area) cleaned cleaner, refer to the engine manual. to permit proper air circulation which is essential to The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap engine performance and life. Make sure to remove reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler rec
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w w V w F i . o s r m i C t t u s d O t o p u m r r o e r d W A u e s c s b i t PLACE MODEL PLATE HERE s s s t i . a t c n e 1 o c 1 e - - H m 3 a 8 v 3 e r 0 e 0 y 0 a o - d - u 2 r y 8 m 2 w 0 o h 0 d 0 e - e n l - 4 n 7 y u o M 3 m u b T 1 c e a r D 0 l l . A A M M E R E I R C I A C N A N O W M N A E D D E . R D I E S A C D H A O R P G E R E A Safety & Decorative Labels Location (MODEL PLATE ON LEFT SIDE) 777S30143 777S30118 777S30108 777D06000 ON SIDE DISCHARGE DOOR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IN
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST MODEL 106 1 5 13 2 4 3 6 46 8 10 7 15 11 8 46 9 16 12 17 28 27 29 18 35 20 22 19 32 21 24 23 45 30 33 26 38 33 34 20 22 36 38 37 19 40 39 24 23 27 26 21 41 43 42 44 14
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Model 106 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 1. 647-04014 Control Handle Assembly 26. 738-0507B Shoulder Bolt 2. 710-1270 Oval C-Sunk Screw 27. 15262B Pivot Bar 3. 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut 28. 682-3024 Handle Bracket Assy. RH 4. 746-0883 Control Housing 682-3025 Handle Bracket Assy. LH* 5. 720-0295 Foam Grip 29. 738-0585 Stake Bolt 6. 749-0705A Upper Handle 30. 732-0731 Torsion Spring 7. 710-1205 Rope Guide 31. 14578 Height Adjust. Assembly RH 8. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 1457
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC d. Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the products sold or exported outside of the United States, United States, its possessions and territories. its possessions and territories, except those sold through Troy-Bilt LAC’s authorized channels of export Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a distribution. period
