Troy-Bilt 440 Benutzerhandbuch

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Operating 
Your Lawn 
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any 
lawn mower can result 
in foreign objects 
being thrown into 
the eyes, which can 
damage your eyes 
severely. Always wear 
safety glasses while 
operating the mower, 
or while performing 
any adjustments or 
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other 
than the operator is 
standing near the lawn 
mower while starting 
engine or operating 
mower. Never run 
engine indoors or 
in enclosed, poorly 
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains 
carbon monoxide, an 
odorless and deadly 
gas. Keep hands, feet, 
hair and loose clothing 
away from any moving 
parts on engine and 
lawn mower. 
WARNING: The operation of any lawn 
mower can result in foreign objects 
being thrown into the eyes, which can 
damage your eyes severely. Always 
wear safety glasses while operating 
the mower, or while performing any 
adjustments or repairs on it.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than 
the operator is standing near the lawn 
mower while starting engine or operat-
ing mower. Never run engine indoors 
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. 
Engine exhaust contains carbon monox-
ide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep 
hands, feet, hair and loose clothing 
away from any moving parts on engine 
and lawn mower. 
1.  Push primer (if equipped) three times. Wait about 
two seconds between each push. See Figure 4-2. In 
temperature around 55° F or below, prime five times. 
Do not prime to restart a warm engine.
2.  Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control  
against upper handle. See Figure 4-2.
3. 
Recoil Start: Grasp recoil starter handle and pull 
rope out with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. See 
Figure 4-2. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, 
let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until engine cranks. 
Let the rope rewind each time slowly. 
 
Electric Start (If Equipped): Turn ignition key to the 
right to start the engine. Release the key after the 
engine starts.
Stopping Engine 
1.  Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
2.  Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and 
ground against the engine.
WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop 
completely before doing any work 
on the mower or to remove the grass 
catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
WARNING: Never operate your mower 
without either the rear door or the entire 
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other 
objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. 
Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower 
in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the 
operator and others.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign 
object, stop the engine. Remove 
wire from the spark plug, thoroughly 
inspect mower for any damage, and 
repair damage before restarting and 
operating. Extensive vibration of 
mower during operation is an indica-
tion of damage. The unit should be 
promptly inspected and repaired.
1.  Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive 
control against the upper handle to propel mower.
2.  For best results, do not cut wet grass.
3.  For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-
third of the total length of the grass.  
Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher from the 
mower. The rear discharge door should be closed.
1.  For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. 
2.  New or thick grass may require a narrower cut. 
Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
3.  If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 
4 inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the 
grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while 
you are operating the mower. 
1.  Attach grass catcher following instructions on page 
7. Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as 
you run mower. Operate mower till grass bag is full. 
2.  Stop engine completely by releasing the blade 
control. Make sure that the unit has come to a 
complete stop. 
3.  Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away 
from the mower to dispose of the grass clippings.
Figure 4-2
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