Troy-Bilt 440 warranty Setup and, Adjustment, A B D C

3	A
Setup and
Adjustment

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Lawn Mower features vary by model. Not all features discussed (or engines pictured) in this manual are applicable to all Lawn Mower models.

1. Follow the steps below to position the handle.

a. Lift the upper handle up from the folded position

and pull it back to the extended position. See

Figure 3-1. Do not crimp cables. The handle

should click into this position.

b. Make sure the carriage bolt is seated properly in

the handle. Tighten star knobs to secure upper

handle to the lower handle.

2. Follow these steps to secure the handle. See Figure

NOTE: Stand behind the mower as if you were going to operate it. Your right hand cor- responds to the right side of the mower; your left hand corresponds to the left side of the mower.

IMPORTANT: For shipping purposes your mower is set with the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn, refer to Adjustment section for instructions.

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Lawn Mower features vary by model. Not all features discussed (or engines pictured) in this manual are applicable to all Lawn Mower models.

B

Figure 3-1: Unfold handle and tighten hardware.

Hardware Pack

Wing Nuts (2) Carriage Bolts (2)

B

A

Figure 3-2: Secure handle to handle mounting brackets.

A

B

D

C

3-2.
a.	Remove the hairpin clip from the pivot rod. Using a
	pair of pliers, insert hairpin clip into the other hole
	on the rod. Repeat on other side.
b. Insert a carriage bolt from the hardware pack into
	the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket.
	Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included in
	the hardware pack. Repeat on other side.
3. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the
upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the
rope guide. See Figure 3-3.
a.	Hold the blade control against upper handle.
b. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release the
	blade control.
c.	Slip starter rope into rope guide.
d.	Tighten wing nut.
4. Secure cables to the lower handle using the cable
ties. See Figure 3-4. Insert posts on cable ties into
holes provided on the lower handle. Pull cable ties
tight and trim excess.

Figure 3-3: Pull recoil starter through rope guide and tighten. Figure 3-4: Use cable ties to secure cables to lower handle.