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Troy-Bilt T-106 manual

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  • Page 1

    Owner’s Manual • SET-UP • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully PRINTED IN CANADA OG-4003 Walk Behind Mower Model: T-106[...]

  • Page 2

    2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT • L OCA TE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER which appears on your unit and record the information in the space provided below . IMPORTANT: You must have these numbers, along with the date and proof of purchase to receive warranty or service. • If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any [...]

  • Page 3

    GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc - tions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering re - placement parts. • Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and [...]

  • Page 4

    tive and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. • Never operate the mower in wet grass. Al - ways be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury . If you fee[...]

  • Page 5

    self or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately . a) Use only an approved gasoline con - tainer . b) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner . Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. c) When practical, remove gas-powered equipm[...]

  • Page 6

    6 15 º USE THIS SHEET AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. A CORNER OF A BUILDING FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15 º SLOPE OR A FENCE POST SIGHT AND HOL D THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE DANGER Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess excess of 15 degrees ( a rise of approximately 2½ feet every[...]

  • Page 7

    UNPACKING • Remove the lawn mower and all parts from the carton. Make certain all parts and litera- ture have been removed from the carton before the carton is discarded. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire. if the wire is not equipped with a rubber boot, see separate engine manual for grounding procedure. CAUTION: DO NOT BEND OR KINK CONTROL WIR[...]

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    ATTACHING THE BLADE CONTROL CABLE • The brake cable is attached to the engine, and has a “Z” fitting on the loose end. Route the brake cable over the lower handle. Place end of cable through the hole in the control box as shown in figure 3. Push the plastic fitting until it locks into the hole in the throt - tle box. • Move the blade contro[...]

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    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[...]

  • Page 10

    FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN MULCHING: Clear lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other foreign objects which could damage the lawnmower. Such objects could be accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others as well as damage to property and surroun[...]

  • Page 11

    • Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets. Press out on the legs of the lower handle. Remove lower han - dle from the mower . • T urn the lower handle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward as shown in Figure 10. Reassemble, placing the bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in [...]

  • Page 12

    CAUTION: Cutting grass in sandy soil condition causes abrasive wear to the blades. After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil conditions, the blade will become worn and lose some of the original shape. Cutting effi - ciently will be reduced and the blade should be replaced. Replace with an approved fac - tory replacement blade only. Possible dam[...]

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    13 Engine Shroud Chart NOTE: this chart shows all the optional engine shrouds for the lawn mowers covered in this manual. To order replacement parts, please refer to the shroud and hardware applicable to your lawn mower unit. Tableau des capots de moteur Remarque : Ce tableau représente tous les capots en option proposés pour les tondeuses mentio[...]

  • Page 14

    16 THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser. all transporta - tion charges on parts submitted[...]