Operating Guide
Customer Support
Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine, 
you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
◊  Web: www.troybilt.com
◊  Phone: (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220
◊  Mail: Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered 
to provide excellent performance when properly operated and 
maintained. 
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It 
instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain 
your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will 
operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices 
at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property 
damage. 
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product 
information available at the time of printing. Review this manual 
frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and 
operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual may cover a 
range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics 
and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be 
applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product 
specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without 
incurring obligation.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power 
rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.
opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. 
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone 
an authorized service dealer or contact us directly. Customer Support 
telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found 
on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the 
machine are observed from the operating position
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues 
with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and 
service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s 
Manual, packed separately with your machine, for more information.
Thank You
Record Product Information
Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please locate 
the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the 
provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing 
at the operator’s position and looking down at the top of the reservoir 
tank behind the engine. This information will be necessary, should you 
seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support Department, 
or with a local authorized service dealer.
Model NuMber
Serial NuMber
To The Owner
1
2
Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3
Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 5
Controls & Operation .............................................. 7
Service ...................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting .....................................................11
Replacement Parts .................................................13
Warranty .................................................................14
Spanish ........................................................................
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