Troy-Bilt 675 Hp Manual

 WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.  
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Self Propelled Mower — Models TB 220, TB 230, TB 240, & TB 
280 ES
Form No. 769-10198 
(October 16, 2014)
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
OPOR\222S MA
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation •  Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting •  Warranty   

Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by 
Troy-Bilt.  It was carefully engineered to provide excellent 
performance when properly operated and maintained. 
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.  
It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and 
maintain your machine.  Please be sure that you, and any other 
persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the 
recommended safety practices at all times.  Failure to do so could 
result in personal...

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General Operation
1. Read this operator’s manual  carefully in its entirety before 
attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, 
and follow all instructions on the machine and in the 
manual(s)  before operation. Keep this manual in a safe 
place for future and regular reference and for ordering 
replacement parts.
2. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use 
of this machine before operating it.
3.  This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, 
not a plaything....

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12 . A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 
contact or thrown object injuries.
13 . Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled 
over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. 
Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the 
handle immediately. 
14 .  Never pull the mower back toward you while you are 
walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or 
obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping 
and then follow these steps:
a....

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Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme 
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable 
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can 
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes, 
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes 
immediately.
2. Use only an approved gasoline container.
3.  Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer 
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on...

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Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal 
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) 
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and 
may include the following emission control systems: Engine 
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air 
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING: This machine is equipped with an 
internal combustion engine and should not be used 
on...

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WARNING: Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and 
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
SymbolDescription
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) 
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the...

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WARNING! 
Slopes are a major factor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death.
 
Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution.
 
Always mow across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes. 
SECTION 2 — IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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Contents of Carton
• One Lawn Mower• One Grass Catcher• One Bottle of Oil
• One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual• One Engine Operator’s Manual• One Side Discharge Chute
• Electric Start Push Key †
† If Equipped
b. While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, pivot 
upper handle up as shown in Figure 3-2. Do not 
crimp cable while lifting the handle up.
B
Figure 3-2
NOTE: Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual covers both 
the low and high wheel models of this mower. While this manual 
illustrates the...

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Figure 3-5
4. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper 
handle. Loosen the wing knob which secures the rope 
guide. See Figure 3-6.
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A
B
C
Figure 3-6
a. Hold blade control against upper handle.
b. Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip 
starter rope into the rope guide.  See Figure 3-6.
c. Tighten rope guide wing knob.
d. Use cable tie(s) to secure cable(s) to lower handle.
Grass Catcher
1. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if 
needed). Make certain...