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TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-06425A (October 21, 2010) Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Reel Mower - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. TBR16 & TBR18 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-06425A (October 21, 2010) Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Reel Mower - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. TBR16 & TBR18 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
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It was carefully engineered to operating the equipment. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with a local authorized service dealer. Please be sure that this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of product specifications for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Reel Mower. Model Number Serial Number Customer Support Please do so could result in this Operator's Manual may not be applicable to...
It was carefully engineered to operating the equipment. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with a local authorized service dealer. Please be sure that this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of product specifications for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Reel Mower. Model Number Serial Number Customer Support Please do so could result in this Operator's Manual may not be applicable to...
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... good artificial light. HEED ITS WARNING! This machine is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it . 3. This machine is to operate this symbol. Never operate this manual. Contact with the proper use parts and accessories made for assistance or the name of the mower being pulled over should be operated according to operate this manual before operating it . Walk, never run. 15. Only use of the...
... good artificial light. HEED ITS WARNING! This machine is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it . 3. This machine is to operate this symbol. Never operate this manual. Contact with the proper use parts and accessories made for assistance or the name of the mower being pulled over should be operated according to operate this manual before operating it . Walk, never run. 15. Only use of the...
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... instructions and safe operation practices in this product. Wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them . 1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to the presence of age to assemble and operate DANGER - Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may run into the mower. 4. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of a child who may appear on this manual...
... instructions and safe operation practices in this product. Wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them . 1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to the presence of age to assemble and operate DANGER - Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may run into the mower. 4. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of a child who may appear on this manual...
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... wing knobs. See Fig. 3-2. 3. Position the complete handle assembly over the studs on the rear of Crate • One Upper Handle • Six Carriage Bolts • One Grass Catcher (TB R18 Only) • Two Mid Handles • Six Wing Knobs • One Operator's Manual Mower Set-Up Attaching the Handle 1. Assembly & Set-Up Contents of the mower frame. Securethehandleassembledinstep1tothelowerhandlewith four carriage bolts, four saddle washers and four wing knobs. See...
... wing knobs. See Fig. 3-2. 3. Position the complete handle assembly over the studs on the rear of Crate • One Upper Handle • Six Carriage Bolts • One Grass Catcher (TB R18 Only) • Two Mid Handles • Six Wing Knobs • One Operator's Manual Mower Set-Up Attaching the Handle 1. Assembly & Set-Up Contents of the mower frame. Securethehandleassembledinstep1tothelowerhandlewith four carriage bolts, four saddle washers and four wing knobs. See...
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... by opening up the hinges found on the rear of the grass catcher. strap so that the bag is low to the ground but not dragging on the left-hand side making sure to between approximately 3/4-inch and 21/2-inches. 1. Attaching the Grass Catcher (Model TBR18) 1. Expand the grass catcher from its frame. 2. Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height can be adjusted to release the of the mower.
... by opening up the hinges found on the rear of the grass catcher. strap so that the bag is low to the ground but not dragging on the left-hand side making sure to between approximately 3/4-inch and 21/2-inches. 1. Attaching the Grass Catcher (Model TBR18) 1. Expand the grass catcher from its frame. 2. Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height can be adjusted to release the of the mower.
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..., wire, or other objects which can result in straight passes. • Slightly overlap each pass to remove the bag. Operation 4 Using Your Lawn Mower Please observe the following instructions in the Assembly & Set-Up section. The faster you push the mower, the more effectively it . • Mow the lawn when the grass is clear of your lawn's grass exceeds four inches, adjust the blade height to your preferred cutting height and mow the lawn a second...
..., wire, or other objects which can result in straight passes. • Slightly overlap each pass to remove the bag. Operation 4 Using Your Lawn Mower Please observe the following instructions in the Assembly & Set-Up section. The faster you push the mower, the more effectively it . • Mow the lawn when the grass is clear of your lawn's grass exceeds four inches, adjust the blade height to your preferred cutting height and mow the lawn a second...
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... servicing them . Any wheel rotation can cause the blade reel to operator abuse or negligence. However, after extended periods of mowing or as part of annual maintenance, it down with a damp cloth after each use a pressure washer or garden hose to mower's cutting surfaces, cutting reel axle shaft and wheels. To adjust blade clearance, proceed as follows: 1. Caution: Do not overtighten the adjusting screws, as instructed here. • All adjustments...
... servicing them . Any wheel rotation can cause the blade reel to operator abuse or negligence. However, after extended periods of mowing or as part of annual maintenance, it down with a damp cloth after each use a pressure washer or garden hose to mower's cutting surfaces, cutting reel axle shaft and wheels. To adjust blade clearance, proceed as follows: 1. Caution: Do not overtighten the adjusting screws, as instructed here. • All adjustments...
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... along the entire length of the mower, causing the blade reel to turn . Maintenance & Adjustments 9 3. b. While the blade reel is too difficult to slowly turn , slightly loosen each adjustment screw and repeat the test. Use one hand to slowly rotate the wheel of the cutter bar, as if being cut by scissors. Figure 5-2 Section 5 - If the paper doesn't shear, slightly tighten each adjustment screw. c.
... along the entire length of the mower, causing the blade reel to turn . Maintenance & Adjustments 9 3. b. While the blade reel is too difficult to slowly turn , slightly loosen each adjustment screw and repeat the test. Use one hand to slowly rotate the wheel of the cutter bar, as if being cut by scissors. Figure 5-2 Section 5 - If the paper doesn't shear, slightly tighten each adjustment screw. c.
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... Cap Wheel, Complete Bracket, Red Washer, Spacer, Gb/T7244 Bracket, Support, LH, Red Washer, 20x10.2x1.4 Nut, M10, Gb/T6172.2 Gear, 41mm, Pa66 Support, 19 x 10 x 5 Washer, 34 x 15.5 x 1 Bearing, 6002z Blade, Roller, TB R16 Blade, Roller, TB R18 Shield, Deflector, TB R16 Shield, Deflector, TB R18 Bracket, Support, RH, Red Axle, Wheel, 19x65.5 Nut, M8, Gb/T6170 Bolt, M8x16gb/T5781 Bracket, Adjustment, 9 Tooth RH Bracket, Adjustment, 9 Tooth LH Bracket, Rear, RH, Red Bolt, M6x10 Gb/T5780 Grass Bag, TB R18...
... Cap Wheel, Complete Bracket, Red Washer, Spacer, Gb/T7244 Bracket, Support, LH, Red Washer, 20x10.2x1.4 Nut, M10, Gb/T6172.2 Gear, 41mm, Pa66 Support, 19 x 10 x 5 Washer, 34 x 15.5 x 1 Bearing, 6002z Blade, Roller, TB R16 Blade, Roller, TB R18 Shield, Deflector, TB R16 Shield, Deflector, TB R18 Bracket, Support, RH, Red Axle, Wheel, 19x65.5 Nut, M8, Gb/T6170 Bolt, M8x16gb/T5781 Bracket, Adjustment, 9 Tooth RH Bracket, Adjustment, 9 Tooth LH Bracket, Rear, RH, Red Bolt, M6x10 Gb/T5780 Grass Bag, TB R18...
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..., brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of purchase. In no event shall recovery of any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as : batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, tines, grass bags, wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as : grass collectors and mulch kits. Check...
..., brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of purchase. In no event shall recovery of any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as : batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, tines, grass bags, wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as : grass collectors and mulch kits. Check...