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Starting Motor and Blade

WARNING: 

Avoid accidental starting. Make sure 

you are in the operating position behind the mower 

when using it. To avoid serious injury, the operator 

and unit should be in a stable position while 

starting.

Insert safety key. Refer to Fig. 5-1.

1. 

Stand behind the mower, in the operating position.

2. 

Press the starter button and hold it in. See Fig. 5-2.

3. 

NOTE: 

Starting the mower’s motor also engages the blade.

While holding the starter button in, squeeze the motor/

4. 

blade control lever against the upper handle to start the 

motor and engage the blade. See Fig. 5-2.

NOTE: 

The mower’s motor will NOT start if you fail to 

hold the starter button in while pivoting the motor/blade 

control handle upward.
Release the starter button.

5. 

Stopping the Motor

WARNING: 

The blade continues to rotate for a few 

seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor does not 

come to a stop when the motor/blade control 

handle is released, remove the safety key and 

contact an authorized service dealer.

Release the blade/motor control lever to stop the motor 

1. 

and blade.
Remove the safety key to prevent accidental starting when 

2. 

equipment is unattended.
Charge the mower.

3. 

Figure 5-1

Figure 5-2

Operation

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Summary of Contents for TB E25

Page 1: ...p 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 THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY 3 in 1 Battery Mower TB E25 Form No 769 06399 October 25 2010 ...

Page 2: ...se be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models Troy Bilt LLC reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If you have any problems or questions concerning the...

Page 3: ... Remove all stones sticks wire bones toys and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back ...

Page 4: ...If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use 24 care and good judgment Telephone Customer Support for the name of your nearest 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...

Page 5: ... frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer s OEM parts only listed in this manual According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission 16 CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 140 hours of operation At the end of the Average Useful Life have the unit inspected annually by an au...

Page 6: ...emble and operate DANGER ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury 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 around DANGER HAND FOOT CUT Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blad...

Page 7: ... a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury Operate riding mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate walk behind mowers across the face of s...

Page 8: ...ing height 2 Release lever towards mower deck 3 Handle Assembly Raise the cutting height adjustment to the highest setting 1 See Fig 3 1 To assemble the lower handle 2 Pivot the lower handle backward See Fig 3 2A a Place the bolts in the lower handle in the slots of the b handle bracket See Fig 3 2B Make sure the bolts in the lower handle are fully c positioned in the slots of the handle bracket S...

Page 9: ... 3 3 inset Insert toggle clamps packed separately with the mower 4 into the holes for the selected height See Fig 3 3 Tighten the clamps See Fig 3 4 5 NOTE Leave space between clamp and clamp seat If clamp will not tighten loosen wing knob half turn If clamp is not firmly seated when engaged tighten wing knob half turn until clamp is firmly seated when engaged Cord Guide Make sure the cord between...

Page 10: ...arge door on the mower Lift grass catcher up and out off of the pivot rod Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower WARNING Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher Side Discharge For side discharge you will need to have the rear mulching baffle...

Page 11: ...attery charger provided with this mower Plug the battery charger into the battery first and then into any standard 110 120 volt household electrical outlet See Fig 3 11 for battery charging location NOTE If an extension cord is required use one that is at least wire size 16 AWG Connect the extension cord to charger before plugging extension cord into electrical outlet NOTE You may charge the batte...

Page 12: ...eset this switch Cutting Height Adjustment Lever The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the right rear wheel To adjust the cutting height refer to the Assembly Section Starter Button The starter button is located on the upper handle of the mower Engaging the motor blade control lever with the starter button pressed will start the mower Battery Level Indicator The battery level indica...

Page 13: ...ver against the upper handle to start the motor and engage the blade See Fig 5 2 NOTE The mower s motor will NOT start if you fail to hold the starter button in while pivoting the motor blade control handle upward Release the starter button 5 Stopping the Motor WARNING The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off If motor does not come to a stop when the motor blade ...

Page 14: ...n using the side discharge the most effective mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn Using Grass Catcher You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower Attach grass catcher following instructions in the 1 Assembly Set Up section Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as you run mower Operate m...

Page 15: ...ower to water The underside of mower deck should be cleaned after each use as grass clippings leaves dirt and other debris will accumulate This accumulation of grass clippings etc is undesirable as it will promote rust and corrosion Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the 1 motor cover do not use water Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally If debris has built up on the...

Page 16: ...es Failure to do so can result in personal injury The trail shield is subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check the trail shield and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer s OEM part only listed in this manual Using a 10mm wrench hold one lock nut in place while the 1 opposite lock nut is loosen...

Page 17: ...ay cause damage to the mower and result in personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly Blade Care WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade Be certain to disconnect the power supply Periodic...

Page 18: ...s recharge mower fully The charger is a two stage charger The first stage equalize supplies a higher voltage to the batteries This helps speed charge time and balance the charge across the individual batteries The second stage float supplies a lower voltage This prevents the batteries from experiencing overcharging damage and also tops off the battery charge Depending on battery condition the equa...

Page 19: ...ade 2 Move the wheels to a higher cutting height 1 position Sharpen or replace blade 2 Mower not mulching properly Mower deck clogged 1 Wet grass 2 Excessively high grass 3 Dull blade 4 Unclog mower deck Make certain blade is 1 free to move Do not mow when grass is wet wait until 2 later to cut Mow once at a high cutting height then 3 mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath 1 ...

Page 20: ...20 Model TB E25 For a new battery pack order part 725 05089 20 ...

Page 21: ...0 749 04670 Upper Handle 41 731 07522 Handle Grip 42 749 04688 Lower Handle 43 720 04145 Quick Release 44 736 04488 Washer 45 720 04146 Quick Release Knob Ref Part Number Description 46 710 05151 M8 Screw 47 715 04107 Quick Release Pin 48 712 04257 M8 Nut 49 712 04250 M6 Nut 50 720 04147 Wing Knob 51 710 05082 Screw 52 736 04489 Washer 53 731 07524 Cord Clip 54 714 04088 Pin 55 731 07513 Cap 56 62...

Page 22: ...Notes 10 22 ...

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Page 24: ... on to our website at www mtdproducts com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our website at www mtdcanada com Without limiting the foregoing this limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustm...

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