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Troy-Bilt OG-4904 manual

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  • Page 1

    IMPORTANT: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Owner’s Manual ♦ SET-UP ♦ OPERATION ♦ MAINTENANCE PRINTED IN CANADA OG-4904[...]

  • Page 2

    2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT • L OCA TE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER which appears on your unit and record the information in the space provided below . IMPORTANT: You must have these numbers, along with the date and proof of purchase to receive warranty or service. • If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any [...]

  • Page 3

    GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replace - ment parts. • Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and dis[...]

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    tive and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. • Never operate the mower in wet grass. Al - ways be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury . If you fee[...]

  • Page 5

    or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately . a) Use only an approved gasoline container . b) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner . Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. c ) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment fro[...]

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    6 15 º USE THIS SHEET AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. A CORNER OF A BUILDING FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15 o SLOPE OR A FENCE POST SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE DANGER Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess excess of 15 degrees ( a rise of approximately 2½ feet every 1[...]

  • Page 7

    This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. HOW TO SET-UP YOUR LAWN MOWER Refer to Illustration Below • Disconnect the spark plug[...]

  • Page 8

    CONTROLS BLADE CONTROL HANDLE WARNING: This control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 1. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. WARNING:[...]

  • Page 9

    height. With the spring washer on the axle bolt reinsert in the square hole desired, through the wheel assembly and secure with the wing nut previously removed. IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position. NOTE: For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop scalping. CAS[...]

  • Page 10

    WARNING: Do not remove the bat - tery pack from the handle panel for any reason other than replacement. When replacing the battery pack, refer to instructions in Maintenance section. NEUTRAL TEST FOR ALL MODELS: • Before each use, check for proper drive clutch operation by performing the following before starting the engine: With the drive clutch[...]

  • Page 11

    TO STOP ENGINE • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine as instructed in the sepa - rate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. USIN[...]

  • Page 12

    SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS CLIPPINGS This mower can also side discharge grass clippings. Follow steps 1 and 2 to ready this mower for side discharge operation. 1. Remove mulching baffle or grass bag adapter . See Figure 10. 2. Attach discharge chute with wing nuts. See Figure 14. ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: DO NOT AT ANY TIME MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO LAWNMOWER WITH- [...]

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    SIX SPEED SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift ca - ble may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the cable. Adjustment is needed if all six speeds cannot be obtained. The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side of the mower, beside the en - gine. To adjust, loosen the hex nut which secures the adju[...]

  • Page 14

    NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer - ence-Causing Equipment Regulations. Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower hous - ing area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and c[...]

  • Page 15

    6. Using a 3/8" socket remove three hex screws holding the baffle to the deck. See Figure 19. 7. Pivot baffle towards the rear of the mower . See Figure 20. 8. Remove the hex bolt holding the transmis - sion to the mower housing. See Figure 21. 9. Tilt the transmission forward and loosen the idler pulley bolt and locknut ½ turn using two 7/16[...]

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    15. Place the new belt over the transmission pulley . Start the belt in pulley groove and rotate pulley until belt is seated in trans- mission pulley . See Figure 25. 16. Place belt between idler pulley and the belt keeper bracket. 17. Using pliers, rotate the belt keeper bracket so that it snaps into slot on the idler bracket. 18. Tighten the idle[...]

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    BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT (Electric start Models Only) Remove the battery pack from the handle panel for replacement only. Do not separate the bat - teries for any reason. Dispose of batteries properly. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfu - ric acid which may cause burns. Do not short circuit or mutilate in any way. Do not put batteries in fire. They m[...]

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    29 THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser. all transporta - tion charges on parts submitted[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disen - gaged. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. F uel tank empty , or stale fuel. 4. Blocked fuel line. 5. F aulty spark plug. 6. Engine flooded. 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Connect spark plug wire. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gas[...]

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