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12. 

A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 

contact or thrown object injuries.

13. 

Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled 

over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. 

Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the 

handle immediately. 

14. 

Never pull the mower back toward you while you are 

walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or 

obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping 

and then follow these steps:

a.  Step back from mower to fully extend your arms.
b.  Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
c.  Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way 

toward you.

d.  Repeat these steps as needed.

15. 

Do not operate the mower while under the influence of 

alcohol or drugs.

16. 

Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on machines 

so equipped while starting engine.

17. 

The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to 

bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device 

inoperative and may result in personal injury through 

contact with the rotating blade. The blade control must 

operate easily in both directions and automatically return 

to the disengaged position when released.

18. 

Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of 

your footing.  A slip and fall can cause serious personal 

injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the 

blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop 

rotating within three seconds.

19. 

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never 

run.

20.  Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

21. 

If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop 

the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration 

is generally a warning of trouble.

22.  Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to 

a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or 

unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to 

rotate for a few seconds after the blade control is released. 

Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you 

are sure the blade has stopped rotating.

23.  Never operate mower without proper trail shield, 

discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other safety 

protective devices in place and working. Never operate 

mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can 

result in personal injury.

24. 

Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do 

not touch.

25.  Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height 

adjustment while the engine is running.

26. 

Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by 

the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal 

injury.

27.  When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance 

is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord 

(kickback) will 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 judgement. Contact Customer Support 

for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which 

can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra 

caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your 

safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to 

measure slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or 

hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.

Do:

1. 

Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise 

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2. 

Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps 

which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide 

obstacles.

3. 

Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause 

serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your 

balance, release the blade control handle immediately and 

the blade will stop rotating within three (3) seconds.

Do Not:

1. 

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you 

could lose your footing or balance.

2. 

Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on 

the slope gauge.

3. 

Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause 

slipping.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the 

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower 

and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. 

Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

1. 

Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful 

care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

2. 

Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

3. 

Before and while moving backwards, look behind and 

down for small children.

4. 

Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, 

doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure 

your vision of a child who may run into the mower.

5. 

Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can 

suffer burns from a hot muffler. 

6. 

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this 

machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand 

the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual 

and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an 
adult.

Summary of Contents for TB 370 XP

Page 1: ...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 THES...

Page 2: ...atisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine rela...

Page 3: ...and pets at least 75 feet from mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters area 9 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or...

Page 4: ...ment while the engine is running 26 Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury 27 When starting engine pull cord slowly unt...

Page 5: ...frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual Use...

Page 6: ...al combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting ap...

Page 7: ...jury keep hands and feet away Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place If damaged replace immediately DANGER BYSTANDERS Do not mow when children or others are arou...

Page 8: ...ct See Figure 1 and Figure 2 4 Adjust 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 S...

Page 9: ...hile lifting the handle up and make sure they go on the outside of the handle B Figure 3 2 Assembly NOTE This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Fill up with gasoline and oil as ins...

Page 10: ...Figure 3 6 c Tighten rope guide wing knob d Use cable tie s to secure cable s to lower handle 2 Remove the T bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 3 Follow the steps below t...

Page 11: ...ischarge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly Lower the mulching plug Do not remove side mulching plug at any time even when you are not mulching Grass Catcher 1 Follow steps below to assem...

Page 12: ...ent wheel is located in the drive control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt You will need to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel itself with the drive co...

Page 13: ...adjust the cutting height refer to the Assembly Set Up Section Deck Wash If Equipped Your mower s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system Use the deck wash to...

Page 14: ...control against the upper handle to propel mower WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severely Always wear safety...

Page 15: ...h directions See Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 2 The transmission is pre lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication 3 Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule...

Page 16: ...orming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts Deck Wash If Equipped Your mower s deck may be equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system Use the deck wash to rin...

Page 17: ...he blade marked Bottom or with part number faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position Make sure that the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges See Figure 7 1 inset...

Page 18: ...rratic 1 Spark plug boot loose 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Vent in gas cap plugged 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Dirty air cleaner 6 Unit running with CHOKE if equipped applied 1 Connect an...

Page 19: ...eplace blade Uneven cut 1 Wheels not positioned correctly 2 Dull blade 1 Place front and rear wheels in same height position 2 Sharpen or replace blade Mower will not self propel 1 Belt not installed...

Page 20: ...p 634 04660 Wheel Front 634 05042 Wheel Rear 731 07131 Discharge Chute 942 0741A Mulching Blade 942 0741 X Xtreme Mulching Blade 964 04150B Grass Bag 954 04282 Belt Phone 800 828 5500 or 330 558 7220...

Page 21: ...tes need for separate blower Easy installation with no tools 490 850 0015 Cargo Carrier Conveniently holds drinks tools and more Simple installation Attaches in less than two minutes with no tools 490...

Page 22: ...starts Prevents corrosion from moisture and ethanol induced attraction Prevents gum and varnish 490 290 0012 Mower Cover Protects your mower against sun rain and dust damage Coated for maximum water r...

Page 23: ...Notes 23...

Page 24: ...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 R...

Page 25: ...uraci n Funcionamiento Mantenimiento Servicio Soluci n de problemas Garant a ADVERTENCIA LEA Y SIGA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE PONER EN FUNCIONAMIENTO ESTA M QUINA SI NO RESPETA E...

Page 26: ...su entera satisfacci n en todo momento En este manual las referencias al lado derecho o izquierdo de la m quina se observan desde la posici n del operador El fabricante del motor es el responsable de...

Page 27: ...iliarizado con estas reglas de seguridad para la operaci n deber n usar esta m quina 4 Inspeccione minuciosamente el rea en donde utilizar el equipo Saque todas las piedras palos cables huesos juguete...

Page 28: ...ue el motor se ha apagado Nunca coloque ninguna parte del cuerpo en el rea de la cuchilla hasta que est seguro que la cuchilla ha detenido su movimiento rotatorio 20 Nunca opere la cortadora sin las g...

Page 29: ...ientras el motor est caliente o en marcha Deje que el motor se enfr e por lo menos dos minutos antes de volver a cargar combustible 9 Nunca recargue el tanque de combustible Llene el tanque no m s de...

Page 30: ...buidor de servicio autorizado para cerciorarse de que todos los sistemas mec nicos y de seguridad funcionan correctamente y no tienen excesivo desgaste Si no lo hace pueden producirse accidentes lesio...

Page 31: ...ceptor de hierba est n en su lugar apropiado De ser da ado sustituya inmediatamente PELIGRO ESPECTADORES No siegue cuando los ni os o los otros est n alrededor PELIGRO CORTE DE PIE Guarde manos y pies...

Page 32: ...hasta los toques esquina izquierda 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 consul...

Page 33: ...ciones que se incluyen en el manual de motor adjunto ANTES de poner en funcionamiento su podadora Manija 1 Retire el colector de c sped y material de empaque que pudiera estar entre las manijas superi...

Page 34: ...de reunir la advertencia de la etiqueta ser por fuera a Coloque la bolsa sobre el marco con el lado negro de pl stico en el fondo b Deslice el canal de pl stico sobre los ganchos del marco Vea Figura...

Page 35: ...ador para abono Baje el adaptador para abono No extraiga la clavija para abono lateral en cualquier momento a n cuando no est abonando Figura 3 7 2 Para acoplar el colector de c sped a Levante la puer...

Page 36: ...la manija de control de transmisi n y se utiliza para ajustar o aflojar la correa de transmisi n Deber ajustar el control de transmisi n si la podadora no se autopropulsa con el control de transmisi n...

Page 37: ...a rueda izquierda trasera Para ajustar la altura de corte consulte la Secci n de Ajuste Lavado de la Plataforma De ser equipado La plataforma de su podadora est equipada con un puerto de agua sobre su...

Page 38: ...s personas 1 Una vez que el motor est funcionando apriete el control de transmisi n contra la manija superior para propulsar la podadora ADVERTENCIA Al operar una podadora puede ser que objetos extra...

Page 39: ...ransmisi n estado prelubricada y sellada en la f brica y no requiere lubricaci n 3 Siga el manual adjunto del motor para conocer las instrucciones y el programa de lubricaci n del mismo Cuidado de la...

Page 40: ...perficie como parte del sistema de lavado de la plataforma Utilice el lavado de la plataforma para lavar la parte inferior de la plataforma y quitar los recortes de c sped e impedir la acumulaci n de...

Page 41: ...illa siga el ngulo original de la muela como gu a Afile cada borde de corte por igual para mantener el balance de la cuchilla ADVERTENCIA Si la cuchilla est desequilibrada generar vibraciones excesiva...

Page 42: ...mpedir la oxidaci n Consulte el manual del motor para conocer las instrucciones para el almacenamiento correcto del mismo Almacene la unidad en una zona limpia y seca No la almacene cerca de materiale...

Page 43: ...La l nea del combustible est tapada o el combustible es viejo 3 La ventilaci n en la tapa del combustible est obstruida 4 Agua o suciedad en el sistema del combustible 5 El filtro de aire est sucio 6...

Page 44: ...ra deseada o siga una ruta de corte m s estrecha 3 Afile o cambie la cuchilla Corte desigual 1 La posici n de las ruedas no es correcta 2 La cuchilla de la cortadora no est afilada 1 Coloque las rueda...

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Page 48: ...Consulte los t rminos y condiciones de la garant a aplicable del fabricante b Las bombas v lvulas y cilindros del rompetroncos tienen una garant a separada de un a o c Los art culos necesarios para el...

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