TRD RILT n m'_n_ _ n_n Operator's M nual 21" Mulching Mower Model 546 Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Important SafeOperationPractices SlopeGauge Assembling YourLawnMower KnowYourLawnMower Operating YourLawnMower MakingAdjustments Page 3 6 7 9 Content Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Servicing Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts List 10 11 Page 12 12 13 14 Warranty 16 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.
SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--HEED ITS WARNING.
immediately andthebladewillstoprotatingwithin 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could threeseconds. cause slipping. 9. Mowindaylightorgoodartificiallight;walk,notrun. 10.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives, Children walkways orroads. accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to 11.Iftheequipment shouldstarttovibrateabnormally, Tragic the presence of children. Children are often attracted to stoptheengineandcheckimmediately forthe the mower and the mowing activity, They do not cause.
10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. 11. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. 12. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it offthe engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. 13. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances. 14.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE O E C A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING O >, OR A FENCE POST 0 O C o 03 @ oO "5 C >, 0_ E c,O O >, O3 .c: u) 03 O. o O3 ,_WARNING O) &i 03 O3 O o_"_ Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet), A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER RemovingUnitFromCarton Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and open carton. Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator's manual, etc.) Cut along comers, lay the carton down fiat, and remove all packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
Fastenthecabletothelowerhandlewiththetwo cabletiesfoundonthelowerhandle.Pullthecable tiestightandtrimofftheexcess.SeeFigure5. Grass Catcher Insertframe Cable Tie Lower Handle Grass/_\ Bag Figure 5 Plastic Channel Grass Catcher Assembly NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher position. If you wish to lower the height of the handle, refer to the Adjustment Section at this time.
AttachingSide-DischargeChute Remove the grass catcher and let the discharge door close. On the right side of the mower, lift the mulching plug and slide the two hooks of the side-discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. See Figure 9. UsingMulch Plug Lift the mulch plug and remove the discharge chute up and away from the mower. Let mulch plug rest against the deck. Operate mower without the grass catcher. Refer to page 11.
Mulching Plug Instead of collecting grass clippings in a grass catcher, this mower has the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is called mulching. Remove the grass catcher and the side-discharge chute from the mower, and operate with the mulching plug only for this purpose. SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER ,_ WARNING: operator is standing Be sure near nothe onelawn other mower than while the starting engine or operating mower.
Attach grass catcher following instructions on page 8 of this manual. Grass clippings will automatically collect in the bag as you run the mower. Operate the mower till the grass bag is full. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control handle. Make sure that the unit has come to Mulching For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. New or thick grass may require a narrower cut. If the grass has grown in excess of 4", mulching is not recommended.
SECTION7: MAINTAINING YOURLAWNMOWER Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put plastic under the gas cap, make sure to remove it now. WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower. Lubrication BladeControlHandle CleaningMower Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions.
Follow the original angle of grind as a guide. Make sure that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. WARNING: Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with small holes in the blade. Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. Ibs. min., 600 in. Ibs. max. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds.
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Model546 Ref. No. Part No. Ref, No. Part Description 1. 2. 749-1092A 747-1161A Upper Handle Control Handle 4. 731-04204 Deluxe Bail Cover 6. 720-0279 Handle Knob 36. 7. 710-1205 Rope Guide 8. 710-1174 9. 736-0451 10. 720-0284 11. 749-0928A 12. 13. Part Description 710-0703 687-02033 Hex Carriage Screw 114-20 Handle Bracket-- RH 687-02031 Handle Bracket-- 710-1652 TT Screw 1/4-14 x.625 37. 710-0216 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 0,75 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" Shoulder Washer.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 0 T_ROKRILT" The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. "Troy-Bilt" warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
