Bolens 506 manual

22 ” Rot ary Mo w ers Mo del 506 Operat or’ s Ma nual IMPORT ANT: READ SAFET Y RULE S AND INST RUCTIONS CAREFULL Y TRO Y-BIL T LL C, P .O . BO X 3 61 131 CL EVEL AN D, OHIO 4 413 6- 00 19 Wa r ni n g: This unit is equ ipped w ith an i ntern al com bust ion en gine an d shou ld not be used o n or ne ar any un impr oved for est- cov e r ed , bru [...]

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

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION 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 resu[...]

4 17. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. 18. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chu[...]

5 General Service: 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. 3.[...]

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 15 ° S I G H T A ND H O L D T H I S L E V E L W I T H A V E R T I C A L T R E E A P O W E R P O L E A C O R N E R O F A B U I L D I N G O R A F E N C E P O S T F O L D O N D O T T E D L I N E , R E [...]

7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. Removing Unit From[...]

8 • With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. Installing Front Wheels • Place the front of the mower deck on raised blocks. • Slide wh[...]

9 Removing Chute Retainer The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer for shipping purposes only. Remove the retainer, following steps below, before running the mower for the first time. • Push the chute deflector up and towards the engine. Holding the deflector in this position, remove the retainer. See Figure [...]

10 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 9 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 for[...]

11 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from chute area on the cutting deck. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields. Gas and Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as ins[...]

12 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height Adjustment WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever which provides cutting height adjustment. When the adjustment lever is moved from one location to another the height of cut will be chan[...]

13 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this man[...]

14 Lubrication WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of service work on the lawn mower. Blade Control Handle: 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. See Figure 12. Wheel[...]

15 Cutting Blade Removal, Replacement, and Sharpening WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a freign object. Replace when necessary. Removing the Blade •[...]

16 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. Blocked fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Engine flooded 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Clean[...]

17 SECTION 9: NOTES[...]

18 Models 506 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 13 14 16 17 19 20 11 23 24 25 26 29 33 34 35 36 38 39 31 40 42 43 44 46 18 12 10 15 41 21 27 32 31 22 28 17 11 47 47 11 11[...]

19 Models 506 Ref. No. Part No. Part Description 1. 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 2. 749-1092A Upper Handle 3. 746-1130 Blade Control Cable - B&S 40” LG 4. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 5. 720-0279 Wing Nut 6. 720-0284 Wing Nut 7. 736-0451 Shoulder Washer .320 ID x .93 OD 8. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 9. 725-0157 Cable Tie 10. 749-04037 Lower [...]

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 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 LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its[...]