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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
Push Mower — Models TB110, TB120 & TB130
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-09192
(October 1, 2013)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by the right to change product specifications, designs and Troy-Bilt. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. performance when properly operated and maintained. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us direc
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 27. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. could result. Do not hold on to the mow
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3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Service intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with Safe Handling Of Gasoline: the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable original equipment specifications may lead to i
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Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s Modification (E
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER — ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in
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8 Scetion 2 — i anmtport Seaf o tioepnra p rcatiec S 15° dashed line Slope Gauge 15° Slope 15° Slope (OK) (TOO STEEP) Figure 1 Figure 2 USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.) 3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ). 4. Adjust ga
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Grass Catcher • One Bottle of Oil • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Side Discharge Chute NOTE: Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual covers both b. While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, pivot the low and high wheel models of this mower. While this manual upper handle up as shown in Figure 3-2. Do not illustrates the low wheel model, the instructions and features crimp cable while
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2. Remove the T-bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Figure 3-3. C C Figure 3-5 4. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen the wing knob which secures the rope Figure 3-3 guide. See Figure 3-6. 3. Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly: a. Pull upward on the handle until holes in lower handle (shown in Figure 3-3 deck cutaway) line up A with holes in handle bracket. See Figure 3-4. D A B B B C Figure 3-6 a. Hold blade control against upper h
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b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the Side Discharge Chute frame. See Figure 3-7. Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed. B 1. On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug as shown in Figure 3-9. Side Mulching Plug 1 A 2 Figure 3-7 2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge door. b. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle Figu
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IMPORTANT: Both the front and rear wheels must be Adjustments placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment levers to a higher Cutting Height position. This will stop scalping of grass. There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the front and rear right wheel. Handle Pitch 1. Pull the height adjustment lever towards wheel (unit will For convenience of operation, you may adjust the pitch of the tend to fall when lever is moved outw
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Controls and Features 4 Blade Control Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Cutting Height Side Discharge Adjustment Chute Lever Mulch Plug Figure 4-1 Blade Control Mulch Plug The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. side
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Operation 5 Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on 1 engine and lawn mower. Follow the set of instructions pertaining to your unit. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine. Brigg
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Using Your Lawn Mower Using Grass Catcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could operating the mower. be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause 1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the serious personal injury to the operator and others. “Assembly & Set-Up” section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in ba
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Deck Care Maintenance Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent General Recommendations build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below • Always observe safety rules when performing any for this job. maintenance. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
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Service 7 6. Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches on the Blade Care blade bell support with small holes in blade. WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for 7. Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. lbs. sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with min., 600 in. lbs. max. a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check the blade. blade bolt for correct torque. Periodically inspect th
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine flooded. 7. Wait a few minutes to
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Replacement Parts 9 Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug (Briggs & Stratton) 98079-55846 Spark Plug (NGK BPR5ES) (Honda) 951-14437 Spark Plug (MTD) BS-298090S† Fuel Filter (Briggs & Stratton) 16952-ZA8-800† Fuel Filter (Honda) 951-10358A Fuel Filter (MTD) BS-798452 Air Filter Cartridge (Briggs & Stratton) 17211-ZL8-023 Air Cleaner Element (Honda) 951-10298 Air Cleaner Kit (MTD) BS-799585 Fuel Cap (Briggs & Stratton) 17620-Z0J-800 Fuel Cap (Honda) 9
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Attachments & Accessories 10 Component Model Number and Description 490-850-0005 Blade Removal Tool — Holds blade in place for faster, safer removal. SPW-134 Spark Plug Wrench — Duel ended wrench to serve multiple uses. Fits ¾” or 13⁄16” hex plug. 490-850-0008 Oil Siphon — Makes it easy to transfer gas, oil and liquids from tank to container. 490-850-0016 Side Discharge Blower — Blows leaves, grass clippings and debris. Eliminates need for separate blower. Easy installation
