Troy-Bilt 31/2 HP - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Section 1: Safety .................................................................... 4
Training ............................................................................. 4
Preparation ....................................................................... 4
Operation .......................................................................... 4
Disconnecting the Spark Plug Wire ................................ 5
Maintenance and
Storage......................................... 5
Decals ............................................................................... 5
Section 2: Easy Assembly
Section 3: Engine and Mower Controls .........................12
Blade Drive Lever ........................................................... 12
Wheel Drive Lever .......................................................... 12
Cutting Height Adjusters ................................................ 13
Handlebar Height Adjustment ........................................13
Engine Throttle Lever ..................................................... 14
Engine Choke ..................................................................14
Recoil Starter................................................................... 14
Engine Ignition Switch
(Electric Start Models) ....................................... ... 14
Section 4: Mower Operation ........................................ 15
Filling the Engine’s Gas Tank.........................................15
Starting the Mower ..........................................................16
Mowing ............................................................................ 16
Stopping .......................................................................... 17
General Mowing Tips.......................................................17
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Sections; Maintenance............................................18
Engine Maintenance ...........................................18
Checking the Engine Oil Level and
Adding Oil to the Engine ..............................18
Changing the Engine Oil ................................. 19
Air Filter Maintenance ..................................... 19
Spark Arrester ................................................. 20
Air Cooling System Maintenance .....................21
Carburetor Adjustment (Engine
Speed & Mixture) ..........................................21
Engine Ignition System .................................. 21
Spark Plug....................................................... 21
Liquid Lock ..................................................... 21
Mower Maintenance ........................................... 22
Lubrication....................................................... 22
Removing and Reinstalling the Wheels...........23
Wheel Drive Belt Removal and
Installation ................................................... 23
Wheel Drive Adjustment (General).................. 27
Wheel Drive Check.......................................27
Wheel Drive Initial Setting ........................... 28
Wheel Drive Main Adjustment ..................... 28
Cutter Bar Drive Belt Removal and
Installation ................................................... 29
Cutter Bar Drive Adjustment (General) ...........32
Cutter Bar Drive Check ............................... 32
Cutter Bar Drive Initial Setting .....................32
Cutter Bar Drive Main Adjustment ...............33
Cutter Bar Maintenance................................... 34
Removal and Installation of the
Cutter Bar Assembly.................................34
Blade Guide Maintenance ...........................35
Blade Guide Adjustment...........................36
Removing and Installing the Cutter
Blade Assembly .......................................36
Tightening a Loose Individual Blade ........... 37
Replacing Individual Blades......................... 38
Electric Starting System Maintenance ............40
Battery Charging ......................................... 40
Seasonal Charging ......................................40
Battery Removal & Installation ................... 41
Storage....................................................................42
Maintenance Schedule........................................... 42
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................43
Alphabetical Index............................. inside rear cover
Specifications ................................... inside rear cover