Troy-Bilt 208cc FLEX Operator'S Manual Download

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TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

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Safe Operation Practices • Assembly & Set-Up • Controls & Features • Operation • Maintenance • Warranty

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

208cc FLEX™ Power Base — 23A-1AXA711

Form No. 769-10247

(January 15, 2015)

Summary of Contents for 208cc FLEX

Page 1: ...embly Set Up Controls Features Operation Maintenance Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH...

Page 2: ...for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equip...

Page 3: ...tion and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 10 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks...

Page 4: ...l pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result 28 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgem...

Page 5: ...al equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower bl...

Page 6: ...10 Operate across slopes never up and down WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poo...

Page 7: ...10 degrees OK TOO STEEP USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION To check the slope proceed as follows 1 Remove this page and fold along the dashed line 2 Locate a...

Page 8: ...and Adjusting the Handle 1 Remove any packaging material from the upper handle 2 Loosen the star knobs A as shown in Figure 3 2 and pivot the upper handle assembly upwards B until it reaches the opti...

Page 9: ...ceed U S automobile manufacturer s requirements for service classification of a minimum level SJ higher letter ratings are acceptable such as SL and SM grades Motor oil will display this designation o...

Page 10: ...soline with up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether can be used Never use an oil gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline Avoid getting dirt dust or water in the fuel tank DO NOT use E15 or...

Page 11: ...d at all times Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended pressure The tires are...

Page 12: ...embly Refer to Installing and Adjusting the Handle in the Assembly and Setup Section of this manual for specific instructions regarding adjusting the handle Cold Weather Warm Weather Control This cont...

Page 13: ...the engine will shut down Upon releasing the On Off Switch the switch will return to the ON position Note The On Off switch is a Momentary Switch which means the operator must hold the switch in the O...

Page 14: ...ined they are experienced and capable of such operation WARNING If you are unable to start this engine after following instructions in this manual contact an authorized Troy bilt Service Dealer To avo...

Page 15: ...starter cord handle Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag Without allowing the rope to retract continue pulling the rope with one rapid full arm stroke Return the rope slowly to the original posit...

Page 16: ...erm Storage WARNING To avoid unsupervised engine operation especially by children NEVER leave the engine unattended while running Always turn off the engine after use and remove the key if equipped WA...

Page 17: ...Failure to do so can result in damage to your equipment as well as possible injury resulting from accidentally activating an attachment 2 Put the Latch n Lock kickstand into the lock Up position see...

Page 18: ...the power base and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop 2 Release the Attachment Control Lever WARNING Always be sure to release the Attachment Control Lever before attempting to coup...

Page 19: ...l be very hot Be careful not to touch the muffler Oil Recommendations Refer to the viscosity chart Figure 6 1 for oil recommendations Do not over fill Use a 4 stroke or an equivalent high detergent pr...

Page 20: ...nner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground 7 Install...

Page 21: ...he spark plug washer is in good condition 8 Thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross threading 9 After the spark plug is seated tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer NOTE Wh...

Page 22: ...ctions to properly adjust the drive cable 1 Locate the thumb wheel on the drive cable just above the drive control lever on the power base see Figure 6 9 2 With the engine running roll the thumb wheel...

Page 23: ...e Fuel Treatment later in this section NOTE If engine fuel is to be stored for more than one season without gasoline stabilizer it will gradually deteriorate Also if it is stored in the engine s gas t...

Page 24: ...lly disconnect the spark plug wire from the grounding post if provided 9 Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug Oil Change the oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months See Checking and Chang...

Page 25: ...help available whenever you have to lift this unit To reduce the risk of back injury hold the machine close to your body when lifting Bend your knees so that you can lift with your legs and not your...

Page 26: ...ke engine 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 6 Move throttle to FAST Run position Engine runs erratically 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Spark plug scorched defective or electrode gap is set incorrectly 3 Stale...

Page 27: ...erial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www troybilt com Replacement Parts 8 27 Component Part Number and Description 951 10292 Spark Plug 951 10794 Air Cleaner...

Page 28: ...ty Model Number Description 23AAAA8X711 FLEX Lawn Mower Attachment 23AABA6X711 FLEX Snow Thrower Attachment 23AACAAX711 FLEX Power Blower Attachment 23AADAAA711 FLEX Pressure Washer Attachment 23AAEAA...

Page 29: ...Notes 10 29...

Page 30: ...ent purchaser that the outdoor equipment is 1 designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and 2 free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure o...

Page 31: ...e need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for war...

Page 32: ...ems and is not a Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement as defined by U S federal law Please refer to the Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement in the operator s manual for warranties cover...

Page 33: ...oductos de varios modelos Es posible que las caracter sticas y funciones incluidas y o ilustradas en este manual no se apliquen a todos los modelos Nos reservamos el derecho de modificar las especific...

Page 34: ...istentes de suela fuerte as como pantalones y camisas ajustados Se recomienda vestir camisas y pantalones que cubren brazos y piernas y usar zapatos con puntera de acero Nunca haga funcionar la m quin...

Page 35: ...28 Si se presentan situaciones que no est n previstas en este manual tenga cuidado y use el sentido com n Comun quese con Atenci n al cliente para solicitar ayuda o el nombre del distribuidor de serv...

Page 36: ...riginal del fabricante OEM listado en este manual El uso de repuestos que no cumplen con las especificaciones del equipo original puede resultar en rendimiento inadecuado y puede comprometer la seguri...

Page 37: ...ni hacia abajo ADVERTENCIA LA GASOLINA ES INFLAMABLE Deje que el motor se enfr e por lo menos dos minutos antes de cargar combustible ADVERTENCIA MON XIDO DE CARBONO Nunca encienda el motor en espacio...

Page 38: ...quierda el pendiente consultar Figura 1 and Figura 2 5 Si hay un espacio por debajo de la pendiente de calibre el pendiente es demasiado escarpa por operaci n segura consultar Figura 2 above 1 0 l n e...

Page 39: ...h n Lock para parar la base de potencia FLEX cuando no hay ning n accesorio Consulte la Figura 3 1 Figura 3 1 Instalaci n y ajuste de la manija 1 Retire todo el material de embalaje de la manija super...

Page 40: ...ara motor tendr esta designaci n en el envase NOTA No utilice aceites sin detergente ni aceite para motor de dos tiempos Podr a reducirse la vida til del motor Figura 3 5 Control del nivel de aceite N...

Page 41: ...asolina para autom viles sin plomo o bajo contenido de plomo para minimizar los dep sitos en la c mara de combusti n con un m nimo de 87 octanos Se puede usar gasolina con hasta un 10 de etanol o un 1...

Page 42: ...ninguna circunstancia supere la presi n en psi recomendada por el fabricante Se debe mantener una presi n uniforme para todos los neum ticos en todo momento Una presi n excesiva al pisar un reborde pu...

Page 43: ...l conjunto de la manija de la base de potencia FLEX Consulte Instalaci n y ajuste de la manija en la secci n Montaje y Ajustes de este manual para obtener instrucciones m s espec ficas en relaci n con...

Page 44: ...ir el suministro de energ a al motor con lo que ste se detiene completamente Una vez que se oprime y mantiene presionado dicho interruptor el motor se apaga Cuando se lo suelta el interruptor de encen...

Page 45: ...a realizar dicha operaci n ADVERTENCIA Si no puede poner en marcha este motor despu s de seguir las instrucciones incluidas en este manual comun quese con el distribuidor de servicio MTD autorizado Pa...

Page 46: ...e hacia afuera hasta que sienta resistencia Si dejar que la cuerda se vuelva contin e tirando de la cuerda con un golpe r pido de todo el brazo Vuelva la cuerda lentamente a su posici n original NOTA...

Page 47: ...A Para evitar que alguien opere el motor sin supervisi n especialmente un ni o NUNCA lo deje sin vigilancia mientras est en marcha Apague siempre el motor despu s de usarlo y saque la llave de encendi...

Page 48: ...o 2 Coloque el soporte Latch n Lock en la posici n de bloqueo Up arriba consulte la Figura 5 6 Figura 5 6 3 Incline la base de potencia FLEX hacia adelante y enganche la manija de traba superior en lo...

Page 49: ...viles se paren por completo 2 Aseg rese de soltar la palanca de control del accesorio ADVERTENCIA Aseg rese siempre de soltar la palanca de control del accesorio antes de intentar acoplar o desacoplar...

Page 50: ...lte la tabla de viscosidad Figura 6 1 para las recomendaciones relacionadas con el aceite No llene excesivamente Use un aceite para motor de cuatro tiempos o un aceite detergente de calidad premium eq...

Page 51: ...usado de la manera que sea compatible con el medio ambiente Sugerimos que lo coloque en un recipiente sellado y lo lleve a la estaci n de servicio local para su recuperaci n No lo tire a la basura ni...

Page 52: ...evitar que se enrosque cruzada 9 Una vez que la buj a est asentada en su lugar ajuste con una llave para buj a para comprimir la arandela NOTA Cuando instale una buj a nueva apriete 1 2 de giro despu...

Page 53: ...de la transmisi n 1 Ubique la rueda accionada por el pulgar en el cable de transmisi n justo encima de la manija de activaci n de la base de potencia consulte la Figura 6 9 2 Con el motor en funcionam...

Page 54: ...miento del combustible posteriormente en esta secci n NOTA Si se desea almacenar el combustible del motor durante m s de una temporada sin un producto estabilizador para gasolina se deteriorar gradual...

Page 55: ...cluido 9 Conecte el cable de la buj a a la buj a Aceite Cambie el aceite si NO lo hizo durante los ltimos 3 meses Consulte el t tulo Control y cambio de aceite ubicado unas p ginas atr s en esta misma...

Page 56: ...ada A fin de reducir el riesgo de lesiones cuente ayuda competente siempre que tenga que elevar esta unidad Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones en la espalda sostenga la m quina cerca del cuerpo al ele...

Page 57: ...sici n FAST velocidad r pida RUN funcionamiento El motor funciona de manera err tica 1 El cable de la buj a est flojo 2 El cable de la buj a est quemado o defectuoso o la separaci n de los electrodos...

Page 58: ...roybilt com tambi n podr descargar el Manual de Repuestos sin cargo alguno Repuestos 8 58 Componente N mero de pieza y Descripci n 951 10292 Buj a de encendido 951 10794 Purificador de aire 951 12535...

Page 59: ...sorio cortador de c sped FLEX 23AABA6X711 Accesorio quitanieve FLEX 23AACAAX711 Accesorio de soplador motorizado FLEX 23AADAAA711 Accesorio de lavadora a presi n FLEX 23AAEAAX711 Accesorio de escoba m...

Page 60: ...Notas 10 60...

Page 61: ...61 Secci n 10 Notas...

Page 62: ...evar a cabo en un lapso razonable que no exceda de 30 d as Si tiene alguna pregunta respecto de la cobertura de la garant a p ngase en contacto con el Departamento del Servicio T cnico de MTD Consumer...

Page 63: ...garant a podr ser excluida de tal cobertura de garant a si MTD Consumer Group Inc demuestra que el equipos de exteriores es objeto de uso incorrecto negligencia o mantenimiento inadecuado y que tal us...

Page 64: ...que cubren los Sistemas de control de emisiones Alcance de la Garant a limitada Troy Bilt LLC ofrece la siguiente garant a limitada al Comprador Inicial para uso residencial u otro tipo de uso no come...

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