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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 TB16R

Page 1: ...S AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 TROY BILT P O BOX 1386 97 KENT AVENUE KITCHENER ONTARIO CANADA N2G 4J1 Form No 769 25754 August 12 2020 Reel Mower TB16R TB18R ...

Page 2: ...signs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine phone a authorized Troy Bilt service dealer or contact us directly Troy Bilt s Customer Support telephone numbers website address and mailing address can be found on this page We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references...

Page 3: ...wn and behind to avoid tripping Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing 12 Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 13 Never operate the mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury 14 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Walk never run 15 The cutting blade may continue to rotate for a few seconds...

Page 4: ...n are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity Children younger than 10 years old do not understand the dangers Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children younger than 10 years old out of the mowing area and under watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and stop mowing if a child or others enter the area 3 Use extreme ...

Page 5: ...r carriage bolts four saddle washers and four wing knobs See Fig 3 2 3 Position the complete handle assembly over the studs on the rear of the mower frame See Fig 3 3 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 1 Contents of Crate One Upper Handle Two Mid Handles One Lower Handle Six Carriage Bolts Six Wing Knobs Six Saddle Washers One Grass Catcher Model TB18R One Operator s Manual One Product Registration Ca...

Page 6: ... the height adjustment lever into the corresponding notch Attaching the Grass Catcher Model TB18R 1 Expand the grass catcher from its collapsed position by opening up the hinges found on the inside of its frame 2 Position the grass catcher hooks over the rod on the rear of the mower See Fig 3 5 3 Position the strap through the grass catcher s handle and over the mower s lower handle crossbar to su...

Page 7: ...nd avoid leaving uncut strips Mow the lawn regularly at least once a week during the growing season Mow more frequently than you would with a conventional rotary lawn mower Always mow with the blade height adjusted to cut no more than 1 3 the total height of grass If the height of your lawn s grass exceeds four inches adjust the blade height to its highest position before mowing After mowing readj...

Page 8: ...s 2 Adjust the cutter bar so that the blade has light but firm contact across the full width of the cutter bar Refer to Blade Clearance Adjustment later in this section 3 Operate the mower on a paved surface until the front edge of the cutter bar blade is polished 4 Clean any grinding compound or debris from the cutter bar blade reel blade pinions and pawls Adjustments WARNING Mower blades are sha...

Page 9: ...ustomer Support Department If you have difficulty assembling this product have questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this machine want to order replacement parts attachments accessories or want to view an online How To video you can seek help from the experts Have your full model number and serial number ready Choose from the options below US Web www troybilt com Phone 800 8...

Page 10: ... 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 exposu...

Page 11: ... Y SIGA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE PONER EN FUNCIONAMIENTO ESTA MÁQUINA SI NO RESPETA ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PUEDE PROVOCAR LESIONES PERSONALES Cortadora de Césped de Cilindro TB16R TB18R TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 TROY BILT P O BOX 1386 97 KENT AVENUE KITCHENER ONTARIO CANADA N2G 4J1 ...

Page 12: ... equipo estándar sin previo aviso y sin generar responsabilidad por obligaciones de ningún tipo Si tiene algún problema o duda respecto a la unidad llame a un distribuidor de servicio Troy Bilt autorizado o póngase en contacto directamente con nosotros Los números de teléfono dirección del sitio web y dirección postal de la Asistencia al Cliente de Troy Bilt se encuentran en esta página Queremos g...

Page 13: ...e utilizará el equipo Saque todas las piedras palos cables huesos juguetes y otros objetos extraños 7 Para ayudar a evitar el contacto con la cuchilla o una lesión por un objeto arrojado manténgase en la zona del operador detrás de las manijas y mantenga a los niños observadores ayudantes y mascotas apartados al menos 25 metros de la podadora mientras está en operación Detenga la máquina si alguie...

Page 14: ... mismo lugar donde los vio por última vez 1 Mantenga a los niños fuera del área de trabajo y bajo estricta vigilancia de un adulto responsable además del operador 2 Antes y mientras se está moviendo hacia atrás mire hacia atrás y cuide que no haya niños 3 Tenga extrema precaución cuando se aproxime a esquinas ciegas entradas de puertas árboles u otros objetos que puedan obstaculizarle la vista de ...

Page 15: ...elas cóncavas y cuatro perillas de aletas Consulte la Fig 3 2 3 Ubique la unidad completa de la barra de control sobre los pernos que están en la parte posterior del bastidor de la podadora Consulte la Fig 3 3 Figura 3 2 Figura 3 3 Figura 3 1 Contenido del cajón Una barra de control superior Dos barras de control intermedias Una barra de control inferior Seis pernos del carro Seis perillas de alet...

Page 16: ...a correspondiente Acople del colector de césped Modelo TB18R 1 Para abrir el colector de césped que está plegado deberá abrir las bisagras que están en el interior de su bastidor 2 Ubique los ganchos del colector de césped sobre la varilla que está en la parte posterior de la podadora Consulte la Fig 3 5 3 Ubique la tira a través de la manija del colector de césped y sobre la barra transversal de ...

Page 17: ...puede quedar desparejo Mantenga un paso uniforme mientras empuja la podadora con pasadas en línea recta Superponga ligeramente cada pasada para emparejar el corte y evitar que queden franjas sin cortar Corte el césped periódicamente al menos una vez a la semana durante la estación de crecimiento La frecuencia debe ser superior a la habitual con una podadora rotatoria convencional Pode siempre con ...

Page 18: ...e la cuchilla tenga un contacto ligero pero firme todo a lo ancho de dicha barra Consulte Ajuste de la separación de la cuchilla posteriormente en esta sección 3 Opere la podadora en una superficie pavimentada hasta que se haya pulido el borde delantero de la cuchilla de la barra de corte 4 Elimine el compuesto abrasivo o los residuos de la cuchilla de la barra de corte la cuchilla del cilindro de...

Page 19: ...ión 734 04605 Rueda trasera 734 04606 Rueda delantera 787 02086 Asa ajuste Derecho 787 02087 Asa ajuste izquierda 720 04168 Perilla Roja 710 05321 Tornillo M6 35gb T12 742 04362 Cuchilla Rodillo Model TB16R 742 04363 Cuchilla Rodillo Model TB18R 764 04132 Bolsa de césped Model TB18R 727 04374 Correa bolsa de césped Model TB18R 9 Sección 5 Mantenimiento y Ajustes 3 Para probar si el ajuste es corre...

Page 20: ... Consulte los términos y condiciones de la garantía aplicable del fabricante b Las bombas válvulas y cilindros del rompetroncos tienen una garantía separada de un año c Los artículos necesarios para el mantenimiento de rutina como por ejemplo lubricantes filtros afiladores de cuchillas sincronización del motor los ajustes de los frenos del embrague o de la plataforma y el deterioro normal del acab...

Page 21: ...HESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AVERTISSEMENT PRIÈRE DE LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS FIGURANT DANS CETTE NOTICE D UTILISATION AVANT D ESSAYER DE VOUS SERVIR DE CETTE MACHINE LE NON RESPECT DE CES INSTRUCTIONS PEUT ENTRAÎNER DES BLESSURES CORPORELLES Tondeuse à rouleau Modèles TB16R et TB18R TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 TROY BILT P O BOX 1386 97 KENT AVENUE...

Page 22: ...es dégâts matériels Tous les renseignements fournis ici sont les plus récents qui sont disponibles à propos de ce produit au moment de l impression de cette notice d utilisation Consultez souvent cette notice d utilisation pour vous familiariser avec la machine ses caractéristiques et son fonctionnement Sachez que cette notice peut mentionner une vaste gamme de spécifications techniques concernant...

Page 23: ...s blessures se produisent lorsque la tondeuse passe sur le pied à la suite d une chute Ne retenez pas la tondeuse si vous tombez Lâchez immédiatement le guidon 11 Faites attention en tirant la tondeuse à reculons Regardez derrière vous et par terre pour éviter de trébucher et pour garder votre équilibre 12 N utilisez jamais la tondeuse en état d ébriété ou si vous prenez des médicaments ralentissa...

Page 24: ...sable autre que l utilisateur de la tondeuse 2 Restez vigilant et arrêtez la machine si des enfants s approchent de la zone de travail 3 Faites très attention en approchant d angles morts de buissons d autres objets qui peuvent gêner votre visibilité 4 Ne permettez jamais à des enfants de moins de 10 ans d utiliser la tondeuse Des adolescents âgés de 10 ans ou plus doivent lire la notice d utilisa...

Page 25: ...delles en forme de selle et quatre boutons à oreilles Voir la Fig 3 2 3 Positionnez le guidon assemblé sur les taquets qui se trouvent sur l arrière du châssis de la tondeuse Voir la Fig 3 3 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 1 Contenu du carton Un guidon supérieur Deux guidons intermédiaires Un guidon inférieur Six boulons ordinaires Six boutons à oreilles Six rondelles en forme de selle Un sac à her...

Page 26: ...e la laisser retourner dans l encoche correspondante Installation du sac à herbe Modèle TB18R 1 Ouvrez le sac à herbe en dépliant les charnières au centre de l armature 2 Positionnez les crochets du sac à herbe au dessus de la tige sur l arrière de la tondeuse Voir la Fig 3 5 3 Faites passer la sangle dans la poignée du sac à herbe puis par dessus la barre transversale du guidon inférieur de la to...

Page 27: ...n général en une coupe irrégulière Maintenez un rythme de marche constant pour effectuer des passages droits Chevauchez légèrement chaque passage de la tondeuse pour égaliser la coupe et éviter de laisser des bandes non tondues Tondez la pelouse régulièrement au moins une fois par semaine pendant la saison de croissance Tondez plus souvent qu avec une tondeuse rotative classique Tondez toujours de...

Page 28: ...le bord avant des lames du rouleau 2 Ajustez la barre de coupe pour que la lame soit légèrement mais fermement en contact sur toute la largeur de la barre de coupe Consultez la section Ajustement de dégagement de la lame dans ce chapitre 3 Utilisez la tondeuse sur une surface goudronnée jusqu à ce que le bord avant de la lame soit bien poli 4 Éliminez toute trace de pâte d affûtage ou tout débris ...

Page 29: ...echniciens peuvent vous aider si vous éprouvez de la difficulté à assembler votre produit si vous avez des questions concernant ses commandes son fonctionnement ou son entretien si vous voulez commander des pièces de rechange ou des accessoires ou si vous désirez visionner des vidéos sur l entretien et l emploi de votre produit Veuillez avoir votre numéro de modèle et votre numéro de série en main...

Page 30: ...conditions applicables b Les pompes les soupapes et les cylindres pour fendeuses à bûches sont couverts par une garantie séparée d un an c Les articles d entretien courant tels que les lubrifiants et les filtres l aiguisage de lames les révisions les réglages de frein de l embrayage ou du plateau de coupe ainsi que la détérioration normale de la finition extérieure due à l utilisation de l apparei...

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