User manual TROY-BILT 21 POUCES ROTARY MOWER-MODEL 420

[. . . ] Safety · Assembly · Operation · Tips & Techniques · Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Parts Lists · Warranty OPERATOR'S MANUAL 21" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 420 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P. O. [. . . ] Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower. WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher. A 3 Setup and Adjustment C B Figure 3-5: Assemble the grass catcher (if needed). WARNING B A Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher. Adjustments An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel provides cutting height adjustment. Move it to any one of the positions for desired cutting height. Make sure that each wheel is positioned at the same height. Release lever towards mower deck. 2 1 3 Figure 3-6: Attach the grass catcher. Figure 3-7: Use adjustment levers at each wheel to change the cutting height. 4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Recoil Starter Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Cutting Height Adjustment Levers (one at each wheel) WARNING The blade control is a safety device. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit. Figure 4-1: The main components on the mower. Now that you have setup your lawn mower, its important to become acquainted with its controls and features. Blade Control The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. WARNING: This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gas and Oil Fill-Up Refer to the engine manual for instructions. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual. Refer to the engine manual for the location of the gas and oil fill. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Cutting Height Adjustment Levers One adjustment lever is located at each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height. [. . . ] HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P. O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 441360019, or call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220, or log on to our Web site at www. troybilt. com. This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: a. [. . . ]