O TRO BILT Operator's Manu I 21" Self Propelled Mulching Mower Model466 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. 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 arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Important Safe Operation Praclces Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn Mower Page Content Servicing And Adjustments Off Season Storage TroubleShooting 15 Illustrated Parts List 3 6 7 9 Operating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower 10 11 Warranty Page 13 14 16 20 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.
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES ,_ WARNING: This and/or symbol property points out safety instructions which, notinstructions followed, could the personal safety of important yourself and others. Read and followif all in thisendanger 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.
yourfooting,releasethebladecontrolhandle 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as immediately andthebladewillstoprotatingwithin shown on the slope gauge. threeseconds. 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could 9. Mowindaylightorgoodartificiallight;walk,notrun. cause slipping. 10.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives, walkways or roads. Children 11.
9. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengine is hotorrunning.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. 10.Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan½ inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovidespacefor fuelexpansion. 11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. 12. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineand equipment. Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine. 13.
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SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER RemovingUnitFromCarton Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open. Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator's manual, oil, etc.). Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing matedal. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton Raise the lower handle, as shown in Figure 1 , until it snaps into place. Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 1.
AttachingStarterRope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of the lower handle of your mower. See Figure 4. With spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown below. Tighten the wing nut holding the rope guide to the lower handle.
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. _ WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator's eyes thus causing severe eye damage.
SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER ,_ WARNING: NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions. Read and understand all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. ToStopEngine Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. Gas& OilFill-Up Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow relevant instructions in the engine manual for this. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual.
SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER ,_ WARNING: Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors can create a fire hazard. Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower. _b WARNING: Avoid muffler and surrounding areas while the mower engine is hot because temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed 150 ° F.
Engine To ReplaceBlade: Follow the engine manual instructions and recommended schedule for lubricating engine components. Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Also lubricate the bolt hole and the hex bolt. BladeCare Insert the hex bolt, earlier removed, through the center holes on the blade bell support and the blade adapter-pulley assembly respectively.
SECTION7: SERVICE& ADJUSTMENTS Tighten the screw, loosened earlier, to secure the belt tension spring to the transmission, and reassemble the front drive cover. ReplacingDriveBelt Remove two shoulder screws securing the front drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 11. .=- eft Front Wheel screw Shoulder Figure 12 ReplacingRearFlap To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 13.
For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height position. \ Height Adjustment Notch Lower Handle Figure 14 Q _er Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle. Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and replace the carriage bolts and wing nuts on the handle brackets. Attach the starter rope as instructed in the Assembly section.
SECTION9: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. 2. 3. 4. Blade control handle disengaged Spark plug wire disconnected Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel Blocked fuel line 1. 2. 3. 4. Engage blade control handle. Connect wire to spark plug. Fill up tank with fresh gasoline. Clean fuel line. 5. 6. Faulty spark plug Engine flooded 5. 6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. Wait a few minutes to restart, Do not prime. Engine runs erratic 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SECTION10: PARTSLISTFORMODEL466 6 _4------_" ,.j22 ,jz 17 52 53 59 60 34 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
Model466 Re&No PaN No. Re& No Description PaN No. Description 1. 747-1214 Lower Bail Handle 43. 687-02044 2. 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 44. 710-1257 Pivot Plate Assembly Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 3. 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 45. 749-0928A Lower Handle 4. 17032A Deflector Chute Adapter 47. 750-1166 Slev. Spacer 2.1" Lg. 5. 732-1014 Torsion Spring 48. 732-04089 Torsion Spring LH 6. 731-04204 Deluxe Bail Cover 49. 734-04018A Wheel 8 x 2.125 7.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY O 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.
