Manual

FeaturesandControls
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A: OperatorPresenceControlBail
B: Wheel Speed Control
C: Wheel Drive Bail
D: RecoilRope Starter
E: UpperHandlebarAdjustmentKnob(2)
Figure3-1
Before operating your machine,
carefully read and understand all
safety, controls and operating instruc-
tions in this Manual, the separate
Engine Owner's Manual and on the
decals onthe machine.
Failure to follow these instructionscan
resultin seriouspersonalinjury.
INTRODUCTION
This Section introducesthe features and
controls found on the lawn mower.
Carefully review the information in this
Section, then readSection 4, Operation
before using the mower.
F:SmartBagTM GrassFiBIndicator
G:GrassCatcher
H:DischargeOutletGuard
l:LowerHandlebarAdjustmentKnob(2)
J:HandlebarHeigMAdjuster(2)
MOWERATTACHMENTS
The mower is supplied with two easily
changed attachments --the Grass
Catcher(I, Figure3-1) and the Mulching
Plug (M)-- which provide two different
mowing modes. SeeSetting Up Mowing
Modes in Section 4 for detailed informa-
tion on how to install and use the attach-
ments.
A uniquefeature, the TROY-BILT®Rapid
AttachTM System, is incorporated into the
design of the attachments. This system
enables you to quickly and easily install
the attachments without using tools.
K: CuttingHeightAdjustmentLever
L: Belt Cover
M: Mulching Plug
N: DischargeOutlet
O:ClutchCableAdjuster
GrassCatcher Attachment
Usethe GrassCatcher(G, Figure3-1) to
collect clippings for disposal. The bag
can hold over two bushels of clippings.
The Grass Catcheris equippedwith the
Troy-Bilt@Smart BagTM feature (F, Figure
3-1). The Smart Bagfeature is a grass fill
indicator that provides a visual alert when
the bagis full. SeeBagging Mode in
Section 4 for detailed information.
Mulching Plug Attachment
Usethe Mulching Plug (M, Figure3-1) to
mulch lawn clippings. SeeMulching
Mode in Section 4.