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Troy-Bilt 466 Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 466 Operator's Manual

21" three-in-one smart speed lawn mower
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Operator's Manual
21" Three-in-One
Smart Speed
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.BOX361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00045B
(1/2002)

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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.BOX361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00045B...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Gauge ...................... Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Service ......................Making Adjustments ..................Off- Season Storage ..................Troubleshooting ....................

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    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 immediately andthebladewillstoprotating within Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could threeseconds. cause slipping. 16. Mowindaylight o rgoodartificial light. W alk,never Children run.Stop thebladewhen crossing gravel d rives, walkways o r roads. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to 17.
  • Page 5 10. Never o verfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan½ Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the inchbelow bottom offillernecktoprovide space for blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when fuelexpansion. servicing them. 11. Replace g asoline capandtighten securely. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 12.

  • Page 6: Slope Gauge

    SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.

  • Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton Raise the lower handle, as shown in Figure 2, till it snaps into place. • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 2. at carton end and peel along top flap to open Tighten the two wing nuts which are already on the carton.
  • Page 8 GrassCatcher A ssembly Insert post of cable ties that are on lower handle into the holes provided on the lower handle. The If the grass catcher is not already assembled, follow the holes may be on the inside or outside. Pull cable steps below to assemble it.

  • Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower

    NOTE: Make sure that the cables are routed to the outside of the handle when attaching the grass ca tcher. WARNING: unless the hooks on the grass catcher are Never operate the mower Lift the rear discharge door. seated in the slots on the handle bracket Place the hooks of the grass catcher into the slots assemblies, and the rear discharge door rests in the handle bracket assemblies on both sides.

  • Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    Recoil Starter Throttle Control The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand The engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle behind the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit. which is set at full throttle for maximum engine and cutting performance.

  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    Adjusting CuttingHeight by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. Refer to page 13 for instruction on how to adjust the • For best results, do not cut wet grass because it cutting height and the handle height.

  • Page 12: Service

    Pivot Points Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control can create a fire hazard. Make sure to avoid muffler handle, lower bail handle, and the cutting height and surrounding areas while the mower engine is adjustment lever at least once a season with light hot because temperature of these areas of the...

  • Page 13: Making Adjustments

    • Loosen the center hex bolt and lower the blade and • Secure with the hex bolt and blade belt support and tighten to the recommended torque. Refer to 'Blade engine pulley until there is adequate clearance to Mounting Torque' section on this page. move the belt past the belt keeper.

  • Page 14: Off- Season Storage

    • Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the • Turning the wheel to the right wilt loosen the drive cable. handle brackets. Refer to Figure 4. Press out on the legs of the lower handle. Remove lower handle from the mower.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Engine • Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required. Refer to page 12. • Clean engine and remove any grass clippings, dirt, and debris from the cooling fins, air intake screen, Gasoline levers, linkage and the exterior of the engine. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

  • Page 16: Parts List

    SECTION 11: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 466 ¢ ._-105 103 _'_ _"_48 6& _'_65...
  • Page 17 Model466 Ref. Part No. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part Description 747-2133 Bail Handle 736-0331 Bell Washer 731-2628 Handle Panel 748-0355 Bearing Support Wave Washer 749-1507 736-0447 Upper Handle 764-0310 Rear Grass Catcher Frame 782-0511A Height Adj. Plate LHt Front Grass Catcher Frame 782-0512B 764-0311 Height Adj.
  • Page 18 Model466 Pa_ No. Descri_ion 712-0896 L-Nut 1/4-28 782-7598 Belt Keeper 741-0124 Ball Bearing 750-1050 Flange Bearing 712-3025 Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .45 656-0047 Pulley, 3.82 x .313 x .68 736-0406 Flat Washer .422 x 1.38 x .060 682-0028 Idler Bracket Pulley 732-04001...
  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set fodh below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does net extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States, with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

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