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Troy-Bilt 466 manual

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  • Page 1

    Operator's Manual 21" Three-in-One Lawn Mower Model 466 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should net be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust[...]

  • Page 2

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ......................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if net fol]owed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and fel]ew all instructiens in this manual before attempting te eperate this machine. Fai]ure to comply with these instructions may result[...]

  • Page 4

    serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing yeur feeting, release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will step rotating within three seconds. "16. Mew in daylight or geod artificial light. Walk, never run. Step the blade when crossing gravel drives, walkways er reads. "17. If the equipment should start to vibrate a[...]

  • Page 5

    fs hot or running. Allow engfne to cool at least two minutes before refueling. "10. Never over fill fuel tank. Ff]l tank to no more than ½ fnch below bottom of ffller neck to provfde space for fuel expansion. "11. Replace gasolfne cap and tighten securely. "12. If gasoline is spilled, wipe ft off the engine and equfpment. Move unit [...]

  • Page 6

    4 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST I I ¢,D 15o WARN,NG Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of "I 5 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-'I12 feet every "I 0 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such[...]

  • Page 7

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Removing UnitFrom Carton • Remove staples, break g]ue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open Lower Han,,_"_ carton. • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator's manual, hardware pack etc.). • Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing mat[...]

  • Page 8

    Insert post of cable ties that are on lower handle into the holes provided on the lower handle. The holes may be on the inside or outside. Pull cable ties tight and cut off the extra. See Figure 5 below. Cable "lle ' Po_t on Cable "lle Figure 5 Attaching StarterRope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of the l[...]

  • Page 9

    Figure 9 Removing Grass Catcher • Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. • Lift the grass catcher up, out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. • Reinstall the plastic rear baffle. • Release the rear discharge deer. WARNING: Never operate the mower Jnless the hooks on the grass catcher are _eated in the slots on the handle brac[...]

  • Page 10

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules befere operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations tn Figure "1 1 with your lawn mewer te familiarize yourself with the location of various contrels and adiustments. Lower Bail Handle Starter Rope Oil Plug Gasoline Fill _-- Spark Plug Bag*Fili Indicator * F[...]

  • Page 11

    SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Gas and OilFill-Up WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors= or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke ............. when filling up the fuel tank. • Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read the instructions caraful]y. Before Starting M[...]

  • Page 12

    SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before ............ performing any maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower. and surrounding areas while the mower engine fs hot because temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed "150 o F. Lubrication (see Figure 12 ) C[...]

  • Page 13

    SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR MOWER Blade Care Periedically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. _%== WARNING: When remeving the cutting _ blade for sharpening or replacement, protect w hands by using heavy gleves or a thick rag te grasp the cutting blade. • Disconnect spa[...]

  • Page 14

    Loosen this screw Right Front Left Front Wheel Wheel 4 / Shoulder Screw Screw Transmission Front Drive Cover Figure 14 • Slide the belt off the engine pulley and around the blade. See Figure 15. ,_.= WARNING: As always, use a thick piece of _rag to handle the blade while sliding the belt _ around it. Make sure the spark plug is disconnected and[...]

  • Page 15

    , Handle Notch J AdjustTnent Lever Figure 17 Cutting Height IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position. • For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever tea higher pesition. This will help stop scalping of the grass. An adiusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel pesition prevides cutting height adiustm[...]

  • Page 16

    SECTION 10: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Ceuse Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Blade control hand]e disengaged "1. Engage blade control handle 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect wire to spark plug 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 3. Fill up tank with fresh gasoline 4. Blocked fuel line 4. Clean fuel line 5. Fault[...]

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  • Page 18

    SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 466 11 4 17 24 25 49 7O 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. 78 18[...]

  • Page 19

    Model 466 Ret. Pert No. No. 1. 747-2136 2. 647-0004 3. 749-1501 4. 710-1270 5. 746-0883 6. 712-0324 7. 746-0551 8. 749-0928A 9. 746-1146 10. 710-0606 11. 710-1174 12. 720-0284 13. 736-0451 14. 720-0279 15. 710-1205 16. 764-0310 17. 764-0311 18. 631-0075B 23. 714-0104 24. 731-1236 25. 732-0700 26. 720-0275 27. 710-0192 28. 732-0677 29. 782-5003 30. [...]

  • Page 20

    MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Efilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Hilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at[...]