® 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 forestcovered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 7 8 Operating Your Lawn Mower ..............
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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.
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USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. £O ,.,,,.1 :.."" o, WARNING o= i I--. oO Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
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 Bolt Saddle Washer Upper . Handle Handle IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE.
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 ties already on the lower handle, insert pegs on cable ties into the holes on the lower handle.
SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running. Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting the engine or operating the mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS Carburetor WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to your lawn mower without first stopping the engine and disconnecting the spark plug wire. WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts and heated surfaces (e.g. muffler). HandleHeight Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position .To lower the handle height for your convenience, proceed as follows.
Blade Adapter-_ Blade Bell Support Hex Bolt Figure 11 Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubdcate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil (or engine oil).Also lubdcate the bolt holes and bolts. To ReinstallBlade Bearings Be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with part number) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.
performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) cleaned to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Make sure to remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler area, cleaner, refer to the engine manual. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season.
Safety& DecorativeLabels Location (MODEL PLATE ON LEFT SIDE) 777S30143 777S30118 777S30108 ON SIDE DISCHARGE DOOR 777D06000 13
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Model106 Ref. No. PaN No. Ref. No. PaN No. 1. 647-04014 2. 710-1270 Control Handle Assembly 26. 738-0507B Shoulder Bolt 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.
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.
