Read and follow all instructions in the manual before attempting to operate your outdoor power equipment. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. Your machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the safety rules and instructions, both on the machine and in the Operator's Manual, could result in serious injury or death.

Important: Troy-Bilt, its parents, affiliates and subsidiaries, is concerned about the safety of its customers and others. Due to the size of the Operator's Manual, some Operator's Manuals are broken down into two or more segments so that the entire Operator's Manual can be downloaded easily.

Skip to Main Content. Financing Now Available for Online Purchases. Item : 12AE76M See details. The TB WC33 XP wide cut walk-behind mower offers "on a dime" zero-turn maneuverability and a wider 33", twin-blade cutting deck to provide features of a riding mower in a walk-behind platform. The rear wheel self-propelled wide cut lawn mower features electric start. Add to Cart. Locate control rod E, Figures. Page 10 Section 2: Assembly 5.

The wheels should move Position retaining plate N from parts freely. If not, adjust length of shift link Do not use the mower if the wheels bag in place as shown in Figure P, Figure as necessary. Page Operating Symbols Section 3: Features and Controls Operating Symbols Various symbols are used on the mower to indicate control settings your model may not have all of the symbols.

These symbols are shown below with a description of their meaning. Always run engine at fast speed setting for best mower performance. The throttle settings are shown below. Page Section 4: Operation Section Operation 9. Keep tires inflated mum octane rating of Do not read all safety, controls and operating mix oil with gasoline. To start engine using recoil starter: 3. Move Throttle Control all the way - Fast. When first practicing with down to stop position or turn ignition the mower, put lever in No.

Stand on left side as viewed from key electric start models fully counter- Select forward speeds according to behind handlebars of machine. When 1. Park mower on a portion of lawn 8. Do not use the mower until the Blade mowing ditches, watch out for cans, which has not been recently mowed. Brake Control System has been in- bottles, or other debris. Page Section 5: Maintenance Section Maintenance WARNING Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.

S ection 2 — I mportant S afe O peration P ractices. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log before moving the control handle.

Split as follows:. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against the beam and is stable. When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the log must be stabilized with wooden shims or split wood placed between the log and end plate or ground. Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log while splitting.

They can quickly close and pinch or amputate your fingers. Keep your work area clean. Immediately remove split wood around the machine so you do not stumble over it. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. Never move this machine while the engine is running. This machine should not be towed on any street, highway or public road without checking the existing federal, state, or local vehicle requirements.

Any licensing or modifications such as taillights, etc. Do not tow machine over 45 mph. See Transporting the Log Splitter section in this manual for proper towing instructions once all federal, local, or state requirements are met.

Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and ground it against the engine before cleaning, or inspecting the machine. To prevent fires, clean debris and chaff from the engine and muffler areas. If the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor muffler, clean and inspect it regularly according to manufacturers instructions.

Replace if damaged. Periodically check that all nuts and bolts, hose clamps, and hydraulic fittings are tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition.

Check all safety guards and shields to be sure they are in the proper position. Never operate with safety guards, shields, or other protective features removed. The pressure relief valve is preset at the factory. Do not adjust the valve. Never attempt to move this machine over hilly or uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate help.

Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety! Do not alter this machine in any manner, alterations such as attaching a rope or extension to the control handle, or adding to the width or height of the wedge may result in personal injury. At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively.

Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death. If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.

Box Cleveland, Ohio 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. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate.

Only one person should operate the machine at a time. The adult who loads and stabilizes the log must be the person who operates control handle. Never check for hose leaks with your hands. High pressure fluid can escape through a pin hole leak and cause serious injury by puncturing the skin and causing blood poisoning. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation.

Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching. 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.

Do not remove the beam support or attempt to remove the machine from the crate until after you have completed all assembly steps. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the top of the crate. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to remove the four sides of the crate, beginning with the short sides or left and right side of the log splitter. Set the sides of the crate aside to avoid injury. Remove the large plastic cover, if present, and discard.

Do NOT remove any supports or cut any straps securing the log splitter to the crate at this time. Inspect the bottom of the crate for any protruding staples or wood splinters and remove. Remove any loose parts included with the log splitter e. For shipping purposes, the tongue tube is secured to the log splitter frame near its center. To reposition it, refer to Figure and Figure and proceed as follows:. Use extreme caution when unpacking this machine. It is very heavy and may require additional people to assist in removing the log splitter from the crate.

NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the log splitter are from the operating position only. Remove the two three-inch hex screws and flange nuts securing the tongue tube to the log splitter frame. Pull the beam lock outward, line it up with the hole in the beam bracket and release the beam lock. Carefully pry the small block of wood from the base of the crate and position it beneath the jack stand. Fasten the tongue tube to the frame by reinstalling the two three-inch hex screws removed earlier and tightly securing with the two flange lock nuts.

The jack stand is shipped in the transport position. It must be repositioned prior to fully removing the log splitter from the crate. Remove the spring clip and clevis pin and pivot the jack stand toward the ground, into the operating position. Secure the jack stand in position with the clevis pin and the spring clip.

Figure Spring Clip. CAUTION: Do not attempt to move the log splitter off of the crate base until after the crate supports and plastic tie-straps have been removed. There are three tie-straps securing the log splitter to the crate, one on the beam support and one on each side of the reservoir tank, near each fender. There are also two supports found on the log splitter crate, one beneath the engine and one beneath the beam. Carefully cut and discard each tie-strap and remove and discard each support.

NOTE: The jack stand, repositioned in the previous step, will support the weight of the log splitter with the supports removed. Carefully reposition the log splitter off of the crate by lifting up on the tongue tube, near the hitch coupling, and slowly rotating the machine clockwise. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed with your log splitter. Read the instructions carefully.

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. NOTE: Your log splitter is shipped with motor oil in the engine. You MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill. Gasoline can be added to the engine when the log splitter is in either the horizontal or vertical position.

However, it may be easier when the splitter is in the vertical position. Lubricate the beam area where the splitting wedge will slide with engine oil.

Do not use grease. Remove the vented reservoir dipstick, which is located in front of the engine on top of the reservoir tank. Remove the clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin from the control handle. Rotate the control handle into the operating position and secure with the clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin removed in step 1.

However, you MUST check the fluid level before operating. If not filled, proceed with the following steps:. Make certain to refill the reservoir to prevent damage to the hydraulic pump. Check the fluid level using the dipstick. Do not overfill.

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