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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
Push Mower — Models TB110 & TB130
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-06357
(September 28, 2010)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by the right to change product specifications, designs and Troy-Bilt. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. performance when properly operated and maintained. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us direc
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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! CALIf ORNIA PROPOs ITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 27. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. could result. Do not hold on to the mow
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3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Service intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with Safe Handling Of Gasoline: the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable original equipment specifications may lead to i
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Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s Modification (E
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER — ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in
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8 s ce ti On 2 — i Mp Onatrt s efa Otiepra On p rc atiecs Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope) Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 15° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 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 serio
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Grass Catcher • One Bottle of Oil • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Side Discharge Chute NOTE: Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual covers both b. While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, pivot the low and high wheel models of this mower. While this manual upper handle up as shown in Fig. 3-2. Do not crimp illustrates the low wheel model, the instructions and features cable while li
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2. Remove the T-bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Fig. 3-3. C C Figure 3-5 4. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper Figure 3-3 handle. Loosen the wing knob which secures the rope guide. See Fig. 3-6. 3. Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly: a. Hold blade control against upper handle. a. Pull upward on the handle until holes in lower b. Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip handle (shown in Fig. 3-3 deck cutaway) line up with starter
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b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the Side Discharge Chute frame. See Fig. 3-7. Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed. 1. On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug as shown in Figure 3-9. Side Mulching Plug 1 2 Figure 3-7 2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge door. b. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle Figure 3-
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IMPORTANT: Both the front and rear wheels must be Adjustments placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment levers to a higher Cutting Height position. This will stop scalping of grass. There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the front and rear right wheel. Handle Pitch 1. Pull the height adjustment lever towards wheel (unit will For convenience of operation, you may adjust the pitch of the tend to fall when lever is moved outw
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Controls and Features 4 Blade Control Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Cutting Height Adjustment Cutting Height Lever Adjustment Side Discharge Lever Chute Mulch Plug Figure 4-1 Blade Control Mulch Plug The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. side d
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Operation 5 Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and 1 loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. Follow the set of instructions pertaining to your unit. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine. Brigg
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Using Your Lawn Mower Using Grass Catcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could operating the mower. be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause 1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the serious personal injury to the operator and others. “Assembly & Set-Up” section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in ba
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 2. Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication Maintenance schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. General Recommendations Deck Care • Always observe safety rules when performing any Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent maintenance. build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that for this job. have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T
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Service 7 5. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of Blade Care the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) faces the ground when the mower is in the a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the operating position. Make sure that
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine flooded. 7. Wait a few minutes to
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Replacement Parts 9 Component Part Number and Description 759-3338 Spark Plug (Briggs & Stratton) 490-250-0009 Spark Plug (NGK BPR6ES) (Honda) BS-298090S† Fuel Filter (Briggs & Stratton) 16952-ZA8-800 Fuel Filter (Honda) BS-491588S Air Filter Cartridge (Briggs & Stratton) BS-493537S† Pre-Cleaner (Briggs & Stratton) 17211-ZL8-023 Air Cleaner Element (Honda) BS-692046 Fuel Cap (B&S Model 126T02-0675-B2) BS-794793 Fuel Cap (B&S Model 126L02-4675-F2) 17620-Z0J-800
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/ d
