Troy-Bilt 1900678 - Manual (Page 7)

SECTION 2
Assembly Instructions
Your TUFF-CUT® Mower is shipped partially unassembled for safe shipment to you. You’ll find all the
loose parts and necessary hardware packed inside the shipping carton. Please follow the simple steps in
this Section for quick, easy and complete mower and engine preparation. After your mower is assembled,
carefully read and follow all of the safety and operating instructions in this manual and in the separate
engine owner’s pamphlet.
IMPORTANT
The engine on your mower was shipped without oil in
the crankcase. See Step 6 for oil filling instructions.
CHECK FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE
If you notice any freight damage or missing parts
either at the time of delivery or later during assembly,
make sure that you put it in writing, within 15 days, that
you intend to file a claim. Tell the driver, or phone the
truck terminal, that you intend to file a written claim.
They will advise you on how to proceed. However, if you
have any problems with this procedure, please call us
so that we can help you to get satisfaction.
Also, be sure to notify us if you find any parts are miss­
ing or damaged. We will arrange to replace damaged
or missing parts as quickly as possible.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
All Models:
• Two each of 7/16", 9/16", or Adjustable-Style
Wrenches
• Small Adjustable Pliers
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Oil Funnel
• Tire Pressure Gauge (pocket-type)
Electric Start Models:
• 1/2" or Adjustable-Style Wrench
MOWER ASSEMBLY STEPS:
NOTE: All references to “Left” and “Right” are given
from the operator's position behind the handlebars.
STEP 1: Unpacking and Loose Parts
A. Remove the mower, discharge deflector, and hard­
ware package from the shipping carton (lift carton off
base to remove mower). See Photo 2-1.
B. If you ordered an electric start model, also remove
the battery carton (containing battery, vent tube, and bat­
tery bolts and nuts), the battery mounting bracket
assembly, and the battery hold-down clamp. See Photo
2
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2
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C. The contents of the hardware bag can be identified
by referring to the separate “Hardware Bag Contents”
sheet that is included in your literature package.
D. Assembly should be done on a clean, level surface.
If you need to move the mower, be careful not to severely
bend or stretch any wires or cables.
E. Remove any protective wrapping from the upper and
lower ends of the handlebars. Also, there may be a plas­
tic protective cap on the outer ends of the two rear wheel
mounting studs. If so, remove and discard the caps.
F. For shipping purposes only, a cardboard sleeve was
placed underneath the mower deck. Using care to avoid
cutting yourself on the sharpened blade (wear thick
gloves for extra protection), raise the front of the mower
and remove the cardboard sleeve.
HARDWARE PACKAGE
Photo 2-1: Remove mower, discharge deflector and
hardware package.
Photo 2-2: Loose parts for electric start models include:
1. Battery
2. Vent Tube
3. Two Bolts and Nuts
4. Battery Mounting Bracket Assembly
5. Battery Hold-Down Clamp