Troy-Bilt 440 Manuel D’Utilisation

Now that you have setup your lawn mower for operation, 
it’s important to become acquainted with its controls and 
features. This knowledge will allow you to use your new 
equipment to its fullest potential. 

The blade control is attached to the upper handle of 
the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper 
handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and 
blade. 

The drive control is located on the underside of the 
upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze 
it against the upper handle to engage the drive; release 
it to slow down or stop mower from propelling. See 
Figure 4-1.

One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is 
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to 
be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut.

The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. 
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to 
start the unit.

The ignition switch is located on the left side of the handle 
panel. It is used only for the electric starter.

1.  Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine 

manual for this.

2.  Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the 

engine manual.  See Engine manual for location of oil 
and gas fill.

explosive. Never fuel 

* Shown with Optional Electric Starter