Troy-Bilt 12AVB2M5309 Manual Del Operador página 15

Features
A. BLADE CONTROL
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the
mower. Release the blade control to stop blade and engine.
This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to
bypass its operation.
B. DRIVE CONTROL
There are four drive control configurations.
1. Bail Drive Control (If Equipped) - The bail 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 stop mower.
2. Single Lever Drive Control (If Equipped) - The single
lever drive control is located on top 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.
3. Dual Lever Drive Controls (If Equipped) - The dual
lever drive controls are located on top of the upper handle
and are used to engage the drive. Squeeze the right, left,
or both right and left controls against the upper handle
to engage the drive; release it/them to slow down or stop
mower.
4. Premium Drive Control (If Equipped) - The premium
drive control is located on the upper handle and is used to
engage the drive. Pushing the control forward will engage
the drive. The farther the control is pushed forward, the
faster the mower will propel. Once pressure is released
from the control it will return to the neutral position and
the drive will be disengaged.
C. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The speed control is located on the variable speed control
housing on the upper handle. This control is used to select the
forward speed of the mower.
IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only when the engine is
running. Changing the speed control setting with the engine OFF
can damage the mower.
D. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
There are three cutting height adjustment configurations.
1. Dual Lever - The dual lever cutting height adjustment
levers are located above the front and rear right wheels.
To adjust the cutting height, refer to Cutting Height
Adjustment on page 12.
2. Single Lever - The cutting height adjustment lever is
located above the rear left wheel. To adjust the cutting
height, refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 12.
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3. Rear Wheel/ Caster Wheels - The rear wheel cutting
height adjustment lever is located above the rear left
wheel. The caster wheels adjust by moving the wheel
bolts to the desired position. To adjust the cutting height,
refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 12.
E. RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand
behind the mower and pull the recoil starter rope to start the
mower.
F. ELECTRIC STARTER PUSH KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
The electric starter push key is located on the right side of the
upper handle. It is both a removable key and push button and is
only provided on electric start models.
NOTE: Remove the key when the mower is unattended or in
storage to prevent unauthorized operation. Keep key in a safe
place out of the reach of children.
1. Mowers equipped with electric starters are also equipped
with a battery in an enclosed battery box (a) or a
removable battery pack (b).
G. GRASS CATCHER (IF EQUIPPED)
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to
collect the grass clippings for disposal. Once the bag is full,
remove it up through the handles and empty it before any
further mowing.
H. MULCH PLUG (IF EQUIPPED)
The mulch plug is located on the right side of the mower and is
used for mulching purposes (recirculating the clippings back to
the lawn).
I. REAR MULCH PLUG (IF EQUIPPED)
On select mowers, the mulch plug is a separate component.
If equipped, this mulch plug must be installed into the rear
bagging discharge area when using the mower as a mulcher
(recirculating the clippings back to the lawn) or side discharge.
J. SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE (IF EQUIPPED)
The side discharge chute is used to discharge grass clippings to
the side of the mower instead of collecting the clippings in the
grass catcher or using the mower as a mulcher.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting
deck. Refer to warning label on the unit.
K. SIDE DISCHARGE BLOWER (IF EQUIPPED)
The side discharge blower is used to blow leaves, grass clippings
and debris to the side.
L. TRAIL SHIELD
The trail shield is attached to the rear of the mower and is there
to protect the operator from flying debris. Do not use the mower
unless the shield is fully functional and in place.
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