Operating Your Lawn Mower; Know Your Lawn Mower - Troy-Bilt 836 Serie Manual Del Operador

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
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.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute
area on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Drive
Control
Lever
Recoil Starter
Now that you have setup your lawn mower for op-
eration, it's important to become aquainted with its
controls and features.
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: The blade control is a safety
device. Do not bypass its operation.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control lever to engage the drive
system. Release it to disengage the drive system.
To slow down when approaching an obstacle, mak-
ing a turn, or stopping, release the lever.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located
above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting
height, refer to the Adjustment Section.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used for mulching purpose.
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in the grass
catcher, your mower has the option of recirculating
the clippings back to the lawn. Make sure that the
rear discharge door is closed and the grass catcher is
removed from unit while mulching.

Know Your Lawn Mower

Drive Control
Blade Control
Electric Starter
Grass Bag
Gasoline Fill
Figure 4-1: The major components on the mower.
Electric Starter
The ignition switch is located on the left side of
the electric starter handle panel. It is necessary to
charge the battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use.
Refer to the Maintenance section for more informa-
tion.
FreshStart™ Gas Cap
This unit may be equipped with a FreshStart™ con-
tinuous fuel preserver gas cap which automatically
drips continuous fuel preserver into your fuel tank for
up to six months depending on conditions, such as
temperature, usage patterns, fuel type and blend. To
activate the gas cap, follow the instructions below:
1. Snap the fuel preserver cartridge that comes with your
2. Peel off the white tab from the cartridge.
3. Twist the FreshStart™ cap onto the fuel tank.
When you visually see that the fuel preserver car-
tridge is empty, replacement cartridges are available
through your local service dealer.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is
hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
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Height Adjustment Lever
Oil Fill
Mulching
Plug
unit into the fuel cap.
manual for this.
engine manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
(If Equipped)