Troy-Bilt E753B - Page 14

Section4: Operation
3. Test Blade-Brake-Clutch
Control System
Themower is equippedwith a blade-
brake-clutchwhich is designedto stop
the mowerbladeswithin three (3)
secondsafter releaseof the Operator
PresenceControlor the BladeDrive
Control. Nevertamperwith, or attempt
to defeatthe purposeofthis safety
device.
Thecontrol system is a mechanical
devicewhich is subjectto wear.
Therefore,testthe operationof the
blade-brake-clutchcontrol systembefore
eachuseof the mower.Referto "Blade
BrakeControlTest"at theend of this
Section.
4. Select Mulching or Side-
Discharge Mowing
Beforeinstallingor removingmulching
cover, stop engine, wait for parts to
stopmoving,anddisconnectsparkplug
wire. Remove ignition key on electric
startmodels.
Youcanusethe mowereitherasa
mulchingmoweror asaside-discharge
mower. To usethe mulchingfeature,in-
sert themulchercover as described
below. Removethe mulchercoverto
side-dischargegrassclippings. The
mulchercover is designedto keepthe
dischargechute raisedup while mowing.
Whenthecover is removed,the dis-
chargechutewill lower itselffor side-
dischargemowing.
Toinstall or removemulchercover:
1. Stop theengineand waitfor all parts
to stop moving. Disconnectthe spark
plug wirefrom thespark plug. Remove
theignition keyon electricstart models.
2. To installthe cover,insertthe right-
sidetab of the coverinto thefront sup-
port bracket(A, Figure4-1). Insertthe
cover intothe dischargeopening, mak-
ing surethat the slot (B) in the left side
of thecover is completelyengagedin the
rearedgeof thedeckopening.
B
Figure4-1:Mulchercover
STARTINGANDSTOPPING
THEENGINE
Do not operate the engine in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
containscarbon monoxide, a deadly
gas that is odorless, colorless and
tasteless. Alwaysrunengineoutdoors
and make sure there is adequate
ventilation.
3. To removethecover, slide thecover
to the right(front of mower)to disen-
gagethe slot (B) from the mowerdeck
andthenprythe left-side of the cover
out andoff.
MOVINGTHEMOWERWITHOUT
ENGINEPOWER
Themowercan bemanuallypushed
or pulledby putting the GearSelect
Lever(C,Figure4-2) in N(neutral)and
pressingandholdingthe Operator
PresenceControl(A, Figure4-2) down
againstthe handlebargrip.
To stopthewheelsatanytime.
releasethe OperatorPresenceControl.
ToStart the Engine
1. Movemowerto a levelarea.
2. Releaseall controls on mowerto pre-
ventwheelsor mower bladesfrom rotat-
ing whenenginestarts.
3. MoveEngineThrottle Control(E,
Figure4-2) fully upwardto chokesetting
to starta cold engineor to fast (rabbit)
settingto starta warmengine.
Toavoidinjury:
• Keephandsand feet clear of mower
blades or other rotating parts.
• Lookbehindyouto be surethereare
no obstacles before pulling recoil
starterrope.
F-Ig
B- Blade Drive
Control
C - Gear Select Lever
E - Engine Throttle
Control
A-Operator
Presence Control
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Figure4-2: MowerControls
D- Wheel Drive Control
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