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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 isequipped with an internal combustion engine and should net 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 attester meeting

applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester (s used, it should be maintained in effeutive werk(ng order by the oper_ttor.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Sestron 4442 of the California Publiu Fleseuroes Code). Other states may have

similar laws. Feder_tl laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized

serviue dealer or centaur the service department, P.O. Box 36113% Cleveland, Ohio 44136-001g.

TROY-BILT LLC., P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

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Summary of content (16 pages)

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• m n ,mw _mr m m 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 net be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operatfon Practfces ................................................................... 3 Slope Guage ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... Knew Yeur Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 7 8 Operatfng Your Lawn Mower ..............
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SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbel pofnts out important safety instructions which, ff not follewed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and ethers. Read and follow al] fnstructfens fn thfs manual betere attempting te operate this machfne. Failure te cemply wfth these fnstructiens may result fn personal injury. When yeu see this symbol--HEED ITS WARNING.
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other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices, Failure to do so, can result in personal injury, 21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a bum. Do not touch, 22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M). Failure to do so can result in personal injury. 23. /f situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for assistance.
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meettheoriginal equipment specifications mayleadto improper performance and compromise safety! = 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, g, Mower blades are sharp and can cut, Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
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USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY, ,,.,| W il =, I_WARNING I I,M 60 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 footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
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SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER ToRemoveUnitFromCarton • • • • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts included with your unit (i.e., operator's manual, etc.). Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Carriage Belt Saddle Washer Upper . Handle Handle IMPORT/M',rI':This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE.
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With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 4. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely. Attach cables to the lower handle with the two cable Convertingto SideDischarge • Your mewer has been shipped as a mulcher. Te convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulching plug.
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SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER Grasp starter handle and pull repe eut slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (repe will pull slightly harder at this peint). Let the repe rewind slewly. Pull repe with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slewly to the rope guide. If you encounter any preblems, refer to the Treuble Sheeting Guide for helpful informatien. WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck.
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SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS Carburetor WARNING: De net at any tTme make any adiustment to your lawn mower wTthout first stopping the engine and disconnectTng the spark plug wire. WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine whT]e the engTne Ts runnTng (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts and heated surfaces (e.g. muffler). HandleHeight Your mower TsshTpped wTththe handle in the hTgher height position.To lower the handle heTght for your convenTence, proceed as follows.
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Blade Adapter-_ / Blade Bell Support Hex Bolt Figure 11 • To ReinstallBlade • Be sure to install the blade with the side of the LubricateBearings Figure 10 NOTE: ground the sparkBeplug wiratobefore performing WARNING: sure disconnect and any repairs or maintenance. • When tipping the unit. empty fuel tank and • keep engine spark plug side up.
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performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the afr Clean engine regularly wfth a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) cleaned to permit proper air circulatfon whfch fs essential to engfne performance and life. Make sure to remove all grass, dirt and combustible debrfs from muffler area. cleaner, refer to the engfne manual. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season.
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Safety& DecorativeLabelsLocation 777S30i_3 777S30118 777S30!08 ON SIDE .........
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Model106 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 1. 647-0004 738_0507B Shoulder Bolt 7"10-"1270 Control Handle Assembly Oval C_Sunk Screw 26. 2. 27. "15262B Pivot Bar 3. 7"12-0324 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. 749-0705 Upper Handle 30. 732_073"1 Torsion Spring 7. 7"10-"1205 Rope Guide 31. "14578 Height Adjust.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Efilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.