Troy-Bilt 440 - Manual (Page 8)

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Now that you have setup your lawn mower for operation,
it’s important to become acquainted with its controls and
features. This knowledge will allow you to use your new
equipment to its fullest potential.
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. Release it to stop engine and
blade.
WARNING: This blade control mecha-
nism is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of the
upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze
it against the upper handle to engage the drive; release
it to slow down or stop mower from propelling. See
Figure 4-1.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Electric Start Ignition Switch (If
Equipped)
The ignition switch is located on the left side of the handle
panel. It is used only for the electric starter.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual. See Engine manual for location of oil
and gas fill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling 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.
WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
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.
Figure 4-1
Know Your Lawn Mower
* Shown with Optional Electric Starter
Drive
Control
Recoil
Starter
Blade Control
Electric Starter
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever (one at each
wheel)