Troy-Bilt T-106 - Manual (Page 9)

TO CONVERT YOUR MOWER FROM A
MULCHER TO A SIDE DISCHARGE
MOWER
• Lift mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on
the side discharge deflector under the hinge
pin on the mulching plug assembly. See fig-
ure 6. Lower the mulching plug.
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual
packed in your mower. Read instructions
carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank in-
doors, with engine running or until
the engine has been allowed to cool
for at least two minutes after run-
ning.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit
is equipped with a rubber boot over the end
of the spark plug wire, make certain the
metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely
over the metal tip on the spark plug. See fig-
ure 7.
• If your unit is equipped with a primer, prime
engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
• If your unit is equipped with a throttle con-
trol, move throttle lever to the FAST position
as instructed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
• Standing behind the unit, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper
handle as shown in Figure 8.
• Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown
and pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the
rope guide bolt.
• After engine starts, move throttle control to
desired speed (if so equipped). The mower
is designed to operate at FULL throttle while
mowing.
WARNING: THIS CONTROL MECH-
ANISM IS A SAFETY DEVICE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO BYPASS ITS
OPERATIONS.
NOTE: The blade control handle must
be depressed in order to operate the
unit. Release the blade control handle
to stop the engine and blade.
TO STOP ENGINE
• Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds after the
engine is shut off.
• Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire
as instructed in the separate engine manual
to prevent accidental starting while equip-
ment is unattended.
USING YOUR MULCHER (Optional)
WARNING: If you strike a foreign ob-
ject, stop the engine. Remove wire
from spark plug, thoroughly inspect
the mower for any damage, and re-
pair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive vibra-
tion of the mower during operation is
an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and
repaired.
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Figure 7
Metal
Loop
on Spark
Rubber Boot
Figure 8
Starter
Handle
Blade Control
Handle
Figure 6
Mulching Plug
Side
Chute