Troy-Bilt 466 Operator's Manual
21" self propelled mulching mower
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Operator's Manual
21" Self Propelled
Mulching Mower
Models 466 & 469
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-cov-
ered, 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.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
FORM NO. 769-00955A
(10/2004)
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Summary of Contents for Troy-Bilt 466
- 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. BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-00955A PRINTED IN U.S.A.
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Servicing And Adjustments Slope Gauge Off Season Storage Assembling Your Lawn Mower Trouble Shooting Know Your Lawn Mower Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Lawn Mower Warranty Maintaining Your Lawn Mower FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower.
- Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 yourfooting, r elease thebladecontrol handle Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as immediately andtheblade willstoprotating within shown on the slope gauge. threeseconds. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could 9. Mowindaylight o rgoodartificial l ight; w alk,notrun. cause slipping.
- Page 5 9. Never r emove gascapor addfuelwhiletheengine lead to improper performance and compromise is hotor running. Allowengine tocoolatleast t wo safety!" minutes b efore refueling. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10.Never o verfillfueltank.Filltanktonomore thanY2 blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when inchbelow bottom offillernecktoprovide space for servicing them.
- Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST " ", ,, _F.OLL) 15 ° Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
- Page 7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton Raise the lower handle, as shown in Figure 1, until it snaps into place. • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 1 . tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open.
- Page 8 Attaching Starter Rope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of WARNING: grass clippings, make sure the hooks on the When using the mower to bag the lower handle of your mower. See Figure 4. grass catcher are firmly seated on the chute •...
- Page 9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before Starter Rope operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations The starter rope is attached to the handle. Stand behind in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit.
- Page 10 SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions. ARNING: instructions and warnings on the machine and Read and understand all ToStopEngine in this manual before operating. • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine Gas&...
- Page 11 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors ARNING: 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.
- Page 12 Engine To ReplaceBlade: • Follow the engine manual instructionsand • Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the recommended schedule for lubricating engine unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner components. surface of the blade adapter with light oil. • Also lubricate the bolt hole and the hex bolt.
- Page 13 SECTION 7: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Replacing DriveBelt Tighten the screw, loosened earlier, to secure the belt tension spring to the transmission, and • Remove two shoulder screws securing the front reassemble the front drive cover. drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 11. Right Front _ _E__f---_ Wheel eft Front...
- Page 14 For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height position. Height Adjustment Lever Notch Lower Handle Figure 14 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 Figure 15 on the handle brackets.
- Page 15 SECTION 9: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel Fill up tank with fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line Clean fuel line.
- Page 16 SECTION 10: PARTSLIST FORMODELS 466 & 469 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage disengage safely. substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
- Page 17 Models 466 & 469 Ref. No Ref. No Part No. Part No. Description Description 747-1214 Lower Bail Handle 716-0865 Snap Ring 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 717-1762 Gear 14T RH FWD 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 717-1761 Gear 14T LH FWD * 747-04080 17032A Grass Bag Frame...
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- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories.