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Troy-Bilt 466 Operator's Manual

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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 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). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT LLC. P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO. 769-00005.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(12/2001)

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. TROY-BILT LLC. P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-00005.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (Model Number) (Serial Number) Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-558-7220...

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    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 result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as your footing, release the blade control handle shown on the slope gauge. immediately and the blade will stop rotating within 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could three seconds.
  • Page 5 is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two lead to improper performance and compromise minutes before refueling. safety!” 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when fuel expansion.

  • Page 6: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE...

  • Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Removing Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape Lift lower handle Lower Handle at carton end and peel along top flap to open Grass Bag carton. Upper Handle •...
  • Page 8 Assembling Grass Bag • Insert post of cable ties that are on lower handle into the holes provided on the lower handle. The • Join the rear frame and front frame assembly as holes may be on the inside or outside. Pull cable shown in Figure 7A.
  • Page 9 Converting to Side Discharge • Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side- discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. See Figure 10 .

  • Page 10: Know Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Blade Control Handle Lower Bail Handle Starter Rope Grass Bag...

  • Page 11: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Gas and Oil Fill-Up Using Your Lawn Mower • Do not operate the mower without the mulching WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or cover, the grass catcher bag, or the discharge when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke chute properly installed.

  • Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER and surrounding areas while the mower engine is WARNING: Always stop the engine and hot because temperature of these areas of the disconnect the spark plug wire before engine may exceed 150 performing any maintenance work or Lubrication adjustments on your lawn mower.
  • Page 13 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR MOWER Blade Care recommended torque. Refer to ‘Blade Mounting Torque’ information below. Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for • Install the blade assembly on the engine cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace crankshaft.

  • Page 14: Making Adjustments

    Right Front Left Front Wheel Wheel Loosen this screw Belt Shoulder Screw Engine Pulley Figure 15 Shoulder Replacing Rear Flap Screw Front Drive Transmission • To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire Cover rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 16 . •...

  • Page 15: Off- Season Storage

    Height Notch Adjustment Lower Lever Handle Figure 18 Figure 17 Carburetor Cutting Height WARNING: All wheels must be placed in the same IMPORTANT: If any adjustments are made to relative position. the engine (e.g. carburetor) while the engine is running, keep clear of all moving parts. Be •...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 10: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle 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.
  • Page 17 Safety & Decorative Labels (MODEL PLATE ON LEFT SIDE) 777S30110 FACING OPERATOR 777S30145 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.

  • Page 18: Parts List

    SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 466 73 74 IMPORTANT: 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.
  • Page 19 Model 466 Ref. Part No. Part Description Ref. Part No. Part Description 747-2136 Lower Bail Handle 731-1404A Mulch Plug 647-0004 Blade Control Handle 731-1409 Discharge Deflector SD 749-1501 Upper Handle 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5” 710-1270 Oval C-Sunk Scr. 1/4-20 x 1.31”...
  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the products sold or exported outside of the United States, its possesions and territories, except those sold United States, its possessions and territories.

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