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Operator's Manual

21" Rear & Side

Discharge Mulching

Lawn Mower

Model 436

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 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 through your nearest engine authorized

service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

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

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00010

(11/2001 )

Summary of content (20 pages)

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® Operator's Manual 21" Rear & Side Discharge Mulching Lawn Mower Model 436 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).
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower .......................................................................................... Know Your Lawn Mower ....................................................................................
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SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES _ WARNING: This and/or symbol property points out importantand safety instructions which, notinstructions followed, could the personal safety of yourself others. Read and followif all in thisendanger 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 _ WARNING: was built to be operated according to the for safe thisresult in manual.
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Do Not 8. Neveroperatethemowerin wetgrass.Alwaysbe sureofyourfooting.Aslipandfallcancause 1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or seriouspersonal injury.Ifyoufeetyouarelosing embankments, you could lose your footing or yourfooting,releasethebladecontrolhandle balance. immediately andthebladewillstoprotatingwithin 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as threeseconds. shown on the slope gauge. 9. Mowindaylightorgoodartificiallight.Walk,never 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could run.
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7. Extinguish allcigarettes, cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition. 8. Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammable vaporswillaccumulate inthearea. 9. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengine is hotorrunning.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. 10. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan½ inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovidespacefor fuelexpansion. 11. Replace gasolinecapandtightensecurely. 12. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitofftheengineand equipment. Moveunittoanotherarea.
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USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. cO ,,,,, | #.. o, ,i_k Z m MJ WARNING 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 RemovingUnitFromCarton • • • • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts if included with unit. Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts. NOTE: Make sure not to crimp cables while removing the loose parts or the entire unit from the carton.
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Insert post of cable ties that are on lower handle into the holes provided on the lower handle. The holes may be on the inside or outside. Pull cable ties tight and cut off the extra. See Figure 5 below. Cable \ • • Tie \ Post on Cable Tie- Place the bag over the frame (black plastic side is the bottom of bag). Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channels on the bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame.
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Convertingto Side-Discharge Mulching Plug bPin (Side Chute Deflector Figure 9 Figure 10 • ,_ WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass the catcher are seated in the slots on the handle bracket assemblies, and the rear discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass catcher. RemovingGrassCatcher • • Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. Lift the grass catcher up, out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. • • Reinstall the plastic rear mulching baffle.
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SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Blade Control. Handle Recoil Starter Grass Catche/r Plug / Grass Bag-Fill Indicator Side-Discharge Chute leight Adjustment Lever Mulcn Plug Figure 11 Blade ControlHandle Primer The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower.
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SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER • BeforeStartingMower ,_ WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling up the fuel tank. • Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions carefully. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
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SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER Lubrication ,_ WARNING: Always stop engine and (See Figure 12 ) disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments on the mower. Wheels • WARNING: Never tip mower more than 90 degrees in any direction and do not leave it tipped for long. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.
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SECTION7: SERVICING YOURMOWER BladeCare 1. Insert screw driver through hole Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. _ 2. Blade should be parallel to ground Screw Driver _ _, Blade WARNING: When or removing the cutting blade for sharpening replacement, protect _1 o ,ol-- hands by using heavy gloves or a thick rag to grasp the cutting blade. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
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SECTION8: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS AdjustingHandleHeight height adjustment lever to a higher position. This wilt help stop scalping of the grass. Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower height, proceed as follows. • • • • • • An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting plate has nine height positions. Height of cut will change when you move the thumb lever from one position to another.
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SECTION9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. • • Gasoline • • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. Gasoline, stored more than one month, may affect engine performance. Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems. NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit.
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SECTION11: PARTSLISTFORMODEL436 _13 14 57 20 66 44 j28 _'_51 64 _14 42 36 40 63 \ \33 _46 \ 80 16
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Model436 Ref. NO 1 2 3 4 6 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 40 41 42 43 44 45 PaN No. /41-11_1A 710-1205 720-0279 710-1174 720-0284 749-1092A 731-2626 749-0928 726-0240 764-0310 746-1130 764-0311 664-0176 714-0104 732-0678 732-0677 782-7000 732-0731 747-0710 732-0700 731-1236 753-0588 748-0376C 710-1044 736-0524A 742-0741 712-0431 15261A 15262B 14832 738-0507B 736-0105 Ref. NO Description L;ontrol HandEe Rope Guide Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd. Curved Hd.
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Safety& DecorativeLabels 777S30145 (MODEL PLATE ON LEFT SIDEI 777S30110 FACING OPERATOR 777S30118 777D06018 PLACE ON ALL 4 WHEEL CAPS 777D6001 777S30108 ON SLDE DISCHARGE DOOR 18
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set fodh 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.