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Wide-Cut

TM

33"

Combination Mower

Models 754B

F754B

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. 770-10602G

(12/2004)

(fuel tank styles vary by engine model)

Summary of Contents for Wide-Cut 754B

Page 1: ...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 s...

Page 2: ...le model plate is explained 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: ...e cigarettes etc away Ventilate the area when charging the bat tery Do not charge the battery in an airtight space b The battery contains toxic mate rials Do not damage the battery case If the case is...

Page 6: ...e to the deck 1 Remove and save the two 5 16 18 x 3 4 screws front mentioned in the NOTE above 2 Loosen but do NOT remove the two 5 16 18 x 3 4 screws rear Leave the cardboard insert found between the...

Page 7: ...B 4 At upper end of control rod re insert the angled end into the Wheel Drive Control lever V Figure 2 4A and re attach with hairpin clip BB removed earlier B Attach Operator Presence Control Rod 1 Lo...

Page 8: ...ear select lever I Figures 2 6 2 7 clockwise until spur K short rod on gear select rod stops in the neu tral position detent on the shift pattern quadrant Figure 2 6 8 Move shift arm X Figure 2 7 from...

Page 9: ...ic connector and two wires attached to a small plastic connector Plug the large connector into the bottom of the ignition keyswitch that is located on the underside of the handlebar console not pictur...

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: ...ving 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: ...d setting 2 Press 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...

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: ...and squeeze to remove all excess oil 5 Replace paper cartridge B if necessary 6 Reassemble air cleaner components Tighten knobs screws D securely Secure cover assembly E on air cleaner body SPARK PLU...

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: ...t the negative cable from the negative battery post 3 Disconnect the positive cable from the positive battery post and bend it away from any metal parts Cover the cable terminal with its rubber boot 4...

Page 27: ...rease the mower according to the recommendations listed in the Lubrication Chart on the next page Stop engine wait for all parts to stop moving and disconnect spark plug wire before performing any lub...

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: ...0 33 122 123 124 80 121 84 126 11 129 129 114 97 97 142 130 131 92 118 19 116 142 113 143 110 145 125 301 300 43 114 113 118 96 68 124 136 135 137 137 138 146 149 144 140 148 139 141 133 147 134 HANDL...

Page 31: ...3 1721492 Compression Spring 1 124 736 3019 Flat Washer 1 2 1 125 777S32064 Warning Decal A 1 777S32233 Warning Decal B 1 126 777D06080 Logo Decal A B 1 129 725 0267B Ignition Switch w Key B 1 130 720...

Page 32: ...42 39 87 11 32 36 28 27 15 23 21 19 72 49 48 16 15 81 19 19 78 49 48 23 25 26 27 28 30 90 RIGHT REAR ONLY 302 405 91 85 TORQUE TO 40 FT LBS LOCTITE IN PLACE 55 AS REQUIRED 8 CAP ONLY 304 305 23 41 23...

Page 33: ...0412 Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 1 64 712 3027 Flange Locknut 1 4 20 1 65 712 0375 Locknut 3 8 16 2 66 736 0329 Lock Washer 1 4 1 67 712 3005 Screw 3 8 x 1 1 4 1 68 1769888 Upper Blade Rod 1 69 1915745 Transmi...

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 309 314 313 106 308...

Page 35: ...734 04005 Gage Wheel 2 110 1186329 Flange Lock Screw 5 16 x 3 4 2 149 777D06078 Logo Decal 1 151 777D06077 33 Combination Deck Decal 1 158 1769767 V Belt 1 165 1754125 Shoulder Bolt 5 174 712 0290 To...

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: ...36 712 3017 Nut 3 8 16 2 37 712 3004A Locknut 5 16 18 1 38 1723996 Pulley Spacer 1 39 777S30118 Danger Decal 1 40 736 0262 Flat Washer 3 8 x 3 4 6 41 736 0169 Lock Washer 3 8 1 42 1701447 Flat Washer...

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

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

Page 40: ...5 16 18 x 5 8 2 3 712 3004A Flange Locknut 5 16 18 2 4 726 0205 Hose Clamp 2 5 751B095337 Screw K80 x 3 59 2 6 751B493337 Fuel Tank 1 gal Incl Fuel Cap 1 7 751 0535 Fuel Line 12 1 8 781 0497 Mounting...

Page 41: ...39 NOTES...

Page 42: ...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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