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Wide-Cut

TM

33"

Combination Mower

Models 753B

E753B

Operator’s Manual

Warning:

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-cov-

ered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester
for the muffler is available by contacting the service department at Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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

PRINTED IN USA

FORM NO. 770-10602C

(03/2002)

Summary of Contents for Wide-Cut 753B

Page 1: ...rk arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Othe...

Page 2: ...e model plate is ex plained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible...

Page 3: ...e blade 5 Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop mower if anyone enters the area Keep by standers at least 25 feet away from the area of operation 6 Do not operate the mower when...

Page 4: ...such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could loose footing or balance Do not mow...

Page 5: ...battery Severe burns and fire can result Section 1 Safety SAFETY DECALS Make certain all safety decals on this equipment are kept clean and in good condition The decals are shown at reduced sizes bel...

Page 6: ...handle to the deck 1 Remove and save the two 5 16 18 x 3 4 screws front mentioned in the NOTE above 2 Carefully pivot the handlebars over the engine and position the handlebar ends E Figure 2 2 again...

Page 7: ...and should not be exposed to rain or snow 4 Charge battery for 24 48 hours 5 After charging unplug battery charger from wall outlet then unplug charger from wire harness STEP 4 Attach Control Rods A...

Page 8: ...ith hairpin clip CC 2 Insert the other end of rod into bot tom end of Blade Drive Control lever J Figure 2 7 Add one 5 16 washer and attach with hairpin clip AA D Attach and Adjust Gear Select Lever N...

Page 9: ...o install shift link P 11 Remove unit from shipping crate To remove hold down Operator Presence Control lever W Figure 2 7 which releases the wheel brake 12 With unit on level ground hold down Operato...

Page 10: ...er blades to turn Releasing the lever disengaged position applies the rear wheel brake and quickly stops the wheels Releasing the lever will also disengage the Blade Drive Control which will apply a b...

Page 11: ...ed This helps to ensure that the wheels will not start turning when the engine starts Cutting Height Control Lever Use this lever E Figure 3 4 to adjust the cutting height from 1 to 4 inches Note that...

Page 12: ...aving mower unattended or when in specting cleaning or servicing mower Engine Recoil Starter The recoil starter I Figure 3 7 is used to pull start the engine Detailed instructions for using the recoil...

Page 13: ...er completing above checklist 2 Set Mower Cutting Height 1 Release all controls before adjusting the cutting height 2 Adjust the cutting height from 1 to 4 inches by rotating the Cutting Height Contro...

Page 14: ...of the deck opening 3 To remove the cover slide the cover to the right front of mower to disen gage the slot B from the mower deck and then pry the left side of the cover out and off MOVING THE MOWER...

Page 15: ...ss and hold Operator Presence Control A Figure 4 2 against handle bar grip 3 Slowly push Blade Drive Control B Figure 4 2 fully forward until it stays in the engaged position The blades are now rotati...

Page 16: ...o south the next week mow from east to west Overlap several inches when mowing to obtain an even appearance Mowing on Slopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes see WARNING statement that follows Slow...

Page 17: ...everal more feet Release the Operator Presence Control and look at the lawn The grass should NOT have been cut This indicates that the Operator Presence Control has disengaged the blade drive and stop...

Page 18: ...eed FULL mark on dipstick 5 To add oil pour slowly into dipstick opening While adding check oil level frequently by securely replacing dipstick and removing to read oil level Wipe dip stick clean each...

Page 19: ...pect the spark plug Figure 5 4 after every 100 hours of operation Be sure the gap is set at 030 Do not reuse plug if it is severely worn or damaged Best results are obtained with a new plug See Engine...

Page 20: ...move belt cover see Belt Cover Removal 3 Align sight holes O Figure 5 6 in pulley with spindle housing to mower deck mounting bolts L 4 Loosen screw J and rotate arm K to the rear 5 Loosen four mounti...

Page 21: ...he Blade Drive Control forward until it latches in place Figure 5 7 3 With the Blade Drive Control lever en gaged adjust and tighten belt guide B to 1 32 1 16 away from tensioned belt Be sure that bel...

Page 22: ...hardware on the idler J and slide it forward to take up slack in the belt 8 Engage the blade drive and measure the distance X Figure 5 8 between the centers of pulleys K and L The dis tance should be...

Page 23: ...lly en gage wheel drive by squeezing Wheel Drive Control until it contacts handlebar 4 Wheels should slip on paved surface If they do not an adjustment is required To Adjust Wheel Drive Belt 1 Stop en...

Page 24: ...left and then one notch back counter clockwise should put transmission into neutral When transmission is in neutral unit will move freely when pushed while holding the Operator Presence Control lever...

Page 25: ...MOWER BLADES SAFELY To Install Blades Blades must be installed perpendicular to each other see Figure 5 17 Install mower blade as shown in Figure 5 18 with flat side down Install washer on bolt Tight...

Page 26: ...arts to stop moving and disconnect spark plug wire before performing any storage procedures Review the storage safety rules in the Safety Section of this Manual If engine will be unused for 30 days or...

Page 27: ...50 hours 50 hours 25 hours 100 hours or Annually AMOUNT REQUIRED See Engine Manual Change oil more often in extremely dirty or dusty conditions 1 3 Strokes A Few Drops 1 3 Strokes A hand type grease...

Page 28: ...issing Hardware Belts Engine Oil Level Controls Mulching Cover Engine Oil Engine Oil Foam Air Filter Mower Blade s Control Linkages and Pivots Engine Oil Blade Drive Belt Adjust Engine Cooling Fins Gr...

Page 29: ...y adjusted choke if applicable Transmission malfunction Improperly adjusted drive linkage Broken loose or worn belt s Dull blade s Throttle control out of adjustment Blade brake system out of adjustme...

Page 30: ...117 119 120 33 122 123 124 80 121 84 403 126 11 129 114 97 97 142 146 135 148 134 17 141 140 139 172 19 137 138 130 131 92 118 19 116 142 113 143 110 145 125 301 82 136 153 300 SEE PAGES 4 AND 5 FOR B...

Page 31: ...ontrol 1 120 1737118 Knob 1 121 1737041 Handle Grip 1 122 1715716 Nylon Bushing 1 123 1721492 Compression Spring 1 124 736 0326 Flat Washer 1 2 1 125 777S00003 Warning Decal A 1 126 777D06080 Logo Dec...

Page 32: ...5 23 21 19 72 49 48 16 15 81 19 19 78 49 48 23 25 26 27 28 30 90 91 RIGHT REAR ONLY 7 302 85 TORQUE TO 40 FT LBS LOCTITE IN PLACE 55 APPLY SEALANT AS REQUIRED 8 CAP ONLY 304 305 23 41 23 168 170 118 1...

Page 33: ...ower Blade Rod 1 60 1770326 Transaxle Pulley 1 61 1118808 Retaining Ring 1 62 736 0463 Flat Washer 1 4 3 63 1100002 Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 1 64 712 3004A Flange Locknut 5 16 18 1 65 712 3000 Locknut 3 8 1...

Page 34: ...ME ASSEMBLY 151 149 105 103 104 316 100 158 110 95 106 108 53 31 94 47 165 58 1 101 165 11 315 307 310 317 53 312 312 311 110 28 SEE PAGES 8 AND 9 FOR MOWER DECK ASSEMBLY BREAKDOWN 309 314 313 12 308...

Page 35: ...149 777D06078 Logo Decal 1 151 777D06077 33 Combination Deck Decal 1 158 1769767 V Belt 1 165 1754125 Shoulder Bolt 5 174 1770355 Toplock Nut 1 307 1769903 Rear Lift Assembly 1 308 1185469 Roll Pin 1...

Page 36: ...14 27 40 40 43 25 26 35 44 22 21 20 19 38 50 51 17 7 TORQUE TO 35 FT LBS 319 18 320 2 3 4 2 318 9 10 LOCTITE INTO PLACE TORQUE TO 35 FT LBS 33 LOCTITE INTO PLACE TORQUE TO 35 FT LBS 158 ALSO APPEARS...

Page 37: ...231 Nut 3 8 16 2 37 1732499 Locknut 5 16 18 1 38 1723996 Pulley Spacer 1 39 777S30118 Danger Decal 1 40 1768818 Flat Washer 3 8 x 3 4 7 41 736 0169 Lock Washer 3 8 1 42 1701447 Flat Washer 2 43 176413...

Page 38: ...36 Peerless Transaxle...

Page 39: ...76 O Ring 1 34 780159 Bushing 1 36 790071 Brake Disk 1 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 1 38 799021 Brake Pad pkg of 2 2 39 786026 Dowel Pin 2 40 792076A Washer 1 41 790045 Brake Lever 1 42 792073 Screw 1 4...

Page 40: ...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 Troy Bilt LLC does not exten...

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