Troy-Bilt 449 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
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 unit. Release it to stop engine and
blade.
WARIG: Thi lade cl echai i
a afe deice. ee ae  a i
eai.
Drive Control
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.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located at each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers must be
moved to the same position to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refe  Egie aal f deail.
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual.
WARIG: Ue eee cae he hadlig
galie. Galie i eeel flaale
ad he a ae elie. ee fel he achie
id  hile he egie i h  ig. Ei
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gih cigaee, ciga, ie ad he ce f
igii.
WARNING
The lade cl i a
afe deice. ee
ae  a i
eai.
Ue eee cae he
hadlig galie.
Galie i eeel
flaale ad he a
ae elie. Never fel
he achie id 
hile he egie i h
 ig. Eigih
cigaee, ciga, ie
ad he ce f
igii.
Kee had ad fee
aa f he che aea
 cig deck. Refe 
aig lael  he i.
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