Troy-Bilt TB 2142 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
2. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing
baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer.
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Hex Flange Nut
Figure 7-9
3. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the
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 To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal
amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the
cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- 30°
angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to
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CAUTION: If the cutting edge of the blade has
previously been sharpened, or if any metal
separation is present, replace the blades with new
ones.
WARNING! A poorly balanced blade will cause
excessive vibration, may cause damage to the
tractor and/or result in personal injury.
Figure 7-10
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metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the
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a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the
mower is in the operating position.
CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the
blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lbs
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Battery
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire from its terminal first,
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(Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
Jump Starting
WARNING! Never jump start a damaged or frozen
battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch and
ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
 Connect the positive (+) cable to positive (+) post of your
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2. Connect the other end of the cable to the positive (+) post
of the jumper battery.
3. Connect the negative (), cable to the other post of the
jumper battery.
 Make the final connection on the engine block of the
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to an unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
CAUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on a
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engine when jump starting your tractor.
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this manual).
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cables, in reverse order of connection.
27Section 7 — Service