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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

GDOC-100020 REV. A

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with 

respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States 

and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited 

with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/

or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “Troy-Bilt”).

This warranty is in addition to any applicable emissions warranty 

provided with your product.

“Troy-Bilt” warrants this product (excluding its 

Normal Wear Parts

 

and 

Attachments

 as described below) against defects in material and 

workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of 

original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, 

any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This 

limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and 

maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with 

the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial 

use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, 

theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. 

Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory 

or attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt for use with the product(s) 

covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting 

damage.

Normal Wear Parts

 are warranted to be free from defects in material 

and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of 

purchase. 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

 — Troy-Bilt warrants attachments for this product against 

defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, 

commencing on the date of the attachment’s original purchase or 

lease. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as:  grass 

collectors and mulch kits.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

 Warranty service is available, WITH 

PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To 

locate the dealer in your area:

In the U.S.A.

Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P.O. Box 361131, 

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-866-840-6483, 

 

1-330-558-7220 or log on to our Web site at www.troybilt.com.

In Canada

Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-

668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.

This limited warranty does 

not

 provide coverage in the following cases:

a. 

The engine or component parts thereof. These items may 

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable 

manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions.

b. 

Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate one- 

year warranty.

c. 

Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade 

sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, 

deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish 

due to use or exposure.

d. 

Service completed by someone other than an authorized service 

dealer.

e. 

Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or 

exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their 

respective possessions and territories, except those sold through 

Troy-Bilt’s authorized channels of export distribution.

f. 

Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy-Bilt parts.

g. 

Transportation charges and service calls.

h. 

Troy-Bilt does not warrant this product for commercial use.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of 

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies 

after the applicable period of express written warranty above 

as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty, 

whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by 

any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect 

to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. During the period of the 

warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the 

product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole 

and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy-Bilt shall 

not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage 

including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute 

or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to 

temporarily replace a warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 

or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied 

warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to 

you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of 
the purchase price of the product sold. 

Alteration of safety features 

of the product shall void this warranty. 

You assume the risk and 

liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to 

others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use 

the product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original 

purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: 

 This limited 

warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other 

rights which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT:

  Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to 

obtain warranty coverage.

Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-866-840-6483, 1-330-558-7220 

MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238

Summary of Contents for TB 2246

Page 1: ...et Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH T...

Page 2: ...applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If applicable the power testing information used t...

Page 3: ...ects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never...

Page 4: ...mselves and others from serious injury 29 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your customer service representative for assistance Slope Operatio...

Page 5: ...not shift to neutral and coast downhill Service Safe Handling of Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the v...

Page 6: ...to protect the environment 15 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 270...

Page 7: ...deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This mach...

Page 8: ...gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 5 d a s h e d l i...

Page 9: ...o the tractor s transmission Shipping Brace Removal WARNING Make sure the lawn tractor s engine is off set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace 1 Locate the...

Page 10: ...s Manual prior to operating the tractor Checking Tire Pressure WARNING Do not overinflate tires Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times The tires...

Page 11: ...he hood Remove the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise Use only clean fresh no more than 30 days old unleaded gasoline Do not overfill the tank WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gaso...

Page 12: ...engaged be certain that the throttle choke control is always in the FAST rabbit position FAST CHOKE SLOW Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on the left front side of the tractor along the running...

Page 13: ...s accumulated hours NOTE Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position regardless of whether the engine is started The LCD Service Minder will r...

Page 14: ...Parking Brake Cruise Control lever is used to engage the parking brake and the cruise control Refer to the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake NOTE...

Page 15: ...our safety and protection Starting the Engine NOTE Refer to the Assembly Set Up section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill up instructions 1 Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch modul...

Page 16: ...recommended WARNING Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE Always look down and behind before and while backing Do not operate the tractor when children or others...

Page 17: ...emain in the down position If it doesn t the parking brake is not engaged Repeat steps 1 through 4 to engage the parking brake To disengage the parking brake lightly press the brake pedal WARNING Neve...

Page 18: ...pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet ba...

Page 19: ...ngine maintenance procedures and instructions NOTE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at owner s expense may be performed by any engine...

Page 20: ...e checked and the fluid cannot be changed Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of Cali...

Page 21: ...tem return to the operator s position and engage the PTO Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry Lubrication WARNING Bef...

Page 22: ...1 Park the tractor on a firm level surface and place the deck lift lever in the middle position 2 Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor 3 Measure the dis...

Page 23: ...bly section of this manual for seat adjustment instructions WARNING Before operating the tractor make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop Engage the parking brake Stand behind the machine and pu...

Page 24: ...ck belt from around the tractor s engine pulley NOTE If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the engine pulley carefully insert a 3 8 drive ratchet wrench set to loos...

Page 25: ...er screws that fasten them to the deck See Figure 7 6 Hex Washer Screws Belt Cover Deck Idler Pulley Spindle Pulley Belt Guard Figure 7 6 6 Remove the cotter pin from the deck support pin See Figure 7...

Page 26: ...Figure 7 5 b Reconnect the deck lift arms See Figure 7 3 c Reattach the deck engage cable See Figure 7 4 11 Place the belt into the engine pulley See Figure 7 8 Drive Belt Rotate Pulley Figure 7 8 12...

Page 27: ...ween 70 ft lbs and 90 ft lbs Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cau...

Page 28: ...ing always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting A 20 Amp fuse is installed in your tractor s wiring harness to protect the tractor s electrical sys...

Page 29: ...uel filter 4 Clear vent or replace cap if damaged 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh gasoline 6 Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level lo...

Page 30: ...Extreme Deck Blade 918 04865A Deck Spindle 734 04155 Deck Wheel Front NOTE Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www troybilt com or phone 800 828 5500 to purchase a Parts Manual Be sure...

Page 31: ...serial number ready These can be found on the model plate located under the seat Refer to page 2 for more information regarding locating your model and serial numbers Component Part Number and Descrip...

Page 32: ...aging attachments e g tiller or plow Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor s warranty Model Number Description 19A30003OEM Twin Bagger 19A30005OEM Mulch Kit OEM 190 833 Snow Blade Attach...

Page 33: ...Notes 11 33...

Page 34: ...period of two years The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as sta...

Page 35: ...cause of the 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 elig...

Page 36: ...items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Ro...

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