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TRnV BILT

Operator's Manual

Model

909J--Tuff-Cut e

IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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 effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester

for the muffler is available by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

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

PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 770-10601A

(01/2002)

Summary of content (24 pages)

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TRnV BILT Operator's Manual Model 909J--Tuff-Cut e IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered 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 effective working order by the operator.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Calling Customer Support .................................................... 2 Safety ................................................................... 3 Assembly ................................................................. 6 Features and Controls ....................................................... 8 Operation ................................................................ 10 Maintenance ..............................................................
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Safety This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.1 1998, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American National Standards Institute. Safety Alert Symbol manual on the to alertItyou to potential This is aand safety alertunit symbol. is used in this hazards. When you seethis symbol, read and obey the messagethat follows it. Failureto obey safety messages could result in personal injury or property damage.
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Section1: Safety II. OPERATING ON A SLOPE Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fail accidentswhich can resultin severe injury. All slopesrequire extra caution, if youfeel uneasyon a slope, do not mow it. DO: 4. mower. 5. 1. b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel when the engine is running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. c) DONOT: e) Move mower away from any gasoline fumes before starting the engine. 2.
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Section1: Safety SAFETY DECALS Foryour safety and the safety of others, various safety decals are located on your unit (below - size not to scale). Keepthe decals clean and legible at all times. Contact your local service dealer or the Factoryfor replacements if any decals are damaged or missing. Refer to the Parts List pages in this Manualfor decal part numbers. Locatedon the belt cover. Thisdecal providesa list of warningsto help avoid serious injury. Locatedonthedischargeoutletguard.
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A Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner's Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury. B Figure2-2: Attachments ASSEMBLING NEW UNITS 6. Loosen the two upper handlebar adjustment knobs (3, Figure 2-5). INTRODUCTION This Section covers unboxing and assembling your new mower.
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Section2: Assembly Figure2-5: Unfoldingthe handlebar. Step 3: Adjust Handlebar Height 1. Loosen one of the lower handlebar adjustment knobs (K, Figure 2-6) and give the knob a tap inward to free the square shaft on the screw (N, Figure 2-7) from the keyed slot (0) in the handlebar strut. Repeatthis step for the other side. 2. Move the handlebar strut up or down to align the square shaft (N, Figure2-7) with one of the three square keyed slots (0). The middle slot is the medium height setting.
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Featuresand Controls H G / / 0 / A: OperatorPresenceControlBail B: Wheel Speed Control C: Wheel Drive Bail D: Recoil Rope Starter E: Upper Handlebar AdjustmentKnob(2) F:SmartBagTM GrassFiBIndicator G:GrassCatcher K: CuttingHeightAdjustment Lever L: Belt Cover H:Discharge OutletGuard l: LowerHandlebar Adjustment Knob(2) J: HandlebarHeigMAdjuster(2) M: Mulching Plug N: DischargeOutlet O: ClutchCable Adjuster Figure3-1 Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety, controls
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Section3: FeaturesandControls MOWER CONTROLS Wheel Speed Control ENGINECONTROLS Thefollowinginformationidentifies and describesthe controlsfor all mower models. The Wheel Speed Control (B, Figure3-1) provides three different wheel speeds. Selectionsare: Throttle Operator Presence Control Bail The Operator PresenceControl Bail (A, Figure 3-1) must be pulled back against the handlebar and held there while starting the engine and operating the unit.
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Operation The Grass Catcherand the optional SideDischarge Chute both use the same Before operating the mower, carefully system. This system consists of an read and understandall safety, control elongated tab (A, Figure 4-1) on the top of and operating instructions in this the discharge outlet and a receptacle(B) Manual, the separate Engine Owner's built into the top of the Grass Catcher Manual and the decals on the machine. door and the optional Side-Discharge Chute.
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Section4: Operation Figure4-3: SmartBagTM indicateswhenbagis full(F)andnotfull(G), 2. With the engine and blade stopped, hold open the discharge outlet guard (C, Figure 4-2). With the other hand, grasp the wire-formed handle and guide the bag up and off the discharge outlet. Mulching Mode The mulching mode cuts and recuts grass clippings within the mower housing before recycling the finely cut clippings into the lawn.
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Section4: Operation b. While pulling the leveraway from the mower, move the lever towards the back of the mower (B, Figure 4-6) for a higher cut or towards the front of the mower (C) for a lower cut. c. Seatthe lever's tab squarely into the slot. IMPORTANT: The mower is equipped with a safety flap located on the rear of the mower deck. After setting the cutting height, be certain that the flap hangs freely and is not caught under the deck. 6.
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Section4: Operation Clean Mower Frequently Cleanthe mowing housing frequently to remove any grass build-up. Referto the cleaning instructions in Section 5. Figure4-7: Disengaging thewheelswith engine running, 2. Press down on the handlebar to raise the front end slightly. 3. Push the handlebar opposite the direction to which you want to turn. 4. For longer, wider turns, there is no needto disengagethe poweredwheels. MOWINGTIPSANDHINTS Mow When Lawn Is Dry Do not mow grass when it is wet.
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Maintenance connectsparkplug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shot off engine, wait for moving partsto stop, disFailureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage.
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Section5: Maintenance _ efore inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for moving partsto stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. 2. When servicing the underside of the mower, the mower should be tipped only in the direction of the muffler. Tipping the mower away from the muffler could result in engine damage or difficult starting.
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Section5: Maintenance connectsparkplug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shot off engine, wait for moving partsto stop, disFailureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Curved end down Mower blade is sharp. *Wear heavy leather gloves when working near or with blade for protection from sharp edges. / Curved end down Mower Deck Lawn Figure5-4: Correctbladeinstallation.
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Section5: Maintenance _ efore inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for moving partsto stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Figure5-7: Pressdownonpoint "A"to removeor installbelt. Figure5-8: Removeor installbeltaround blade. 1. Remove the belt cover. See Removing the Belt Cover in this Section. 8. Tip the mower back down to its normal position. 2.
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Section5: Maintenance _ efore inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for moving partsto stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. 5. Measure again, as in steps 2, 3 and 4 to determine if you needto continue 2. Removethe Grass Catcherdoor. See Replacing the Grass CatcherDoor. adjusting.
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Section5: Maintenance _ efore inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shutoff engine, wait for moving partsto stop, disconnectspark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage. Figure 5-17: Dislodginghand/ebarstruts. 2. Foldthe top section of the assembly backward (2, Figure 5-16). Guide the cables carefully while folding. Be sure not to bend, pinch, or stretch the cables.
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PartsList Modo_ 909J 23 22 I 24 21 41 I 39 16 35 f / 52 36 F 48_ 49 J _48 i tJ I 45 / 34 18 / 54 / / 63 62 55 2O / 56 56 59 59
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Mode 909J Ref. # PartsList Description Part # Qty. ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1917000 10 1918076 11 12 13 14 15 777D06222 1918339 777S32021 1918223 1917088 16 17 18 19 20 2! 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 1917002 1917071 1917073 777S32022 1918284 1917029 1917030 1918182 1917084 1917056 1917054 1917017 GW-9928 1917060 1917005 GW-9302 1746425 1917004 Mower Deck........................................... 1 Engine .................................................... 1 Support Bracket ...................
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PartsList Mode 9o9J 22 19 4 10 Ref. # ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 22 Part # 1917021 1917026 1917036 1763767 1177038 1731025 1917087 1110108 1100068 1763682 1917050 Description Qty. Lower Handlebar .................................... 1 Upper Handlebar .................................... Handlebar Support Strut ........................ Handlebar Adjustment Knob................... Ext. Tooth Lock Washer, 5/!6 ................ Curved HeadScrew, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 .....
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Mod_ 909J Notes
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 0 TRIIKBILT° 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. d. 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.