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Operator's Manual
22" Self-Propelled
Mower
Model 264
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00517
(10/2002)
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Summary of Contents for Bolens 264
- Page 1 Operator's Manual 22" Self-Propelled Mower Model 264 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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).
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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 ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................FINDINGMODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. -
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: Slope Gauge
complete stop before r emoving thegrass c atcher or doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may unclogging thechute. The cutting b lade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate f orafew seconds after t heengine i sshut off.Never mower. - Page 5 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade shield are subject to wear and damage which could for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
- Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15 ° r_ r,_ 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 sedous injury.
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Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil Nuts 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 Handle is observed from the operating position. - Page 8 NOTE: Install bottom inside chute opening Removing Chute Retainer (indicated by I in the figure below) before placing hooks The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright over the hinge pin (indicated by 2 in the figure below). position by a retainer for shipping...
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Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this operator's manual and safety rules before RecoilStarter operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Figure 7 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start with the location of various controls and adjustments. - Page 10 SECTION5" OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER Towards B etter Mower Performance Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower's gas Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline start the engine. that is more than 30 days old. Set cutting height adjustment lever to middle Make sure to connect the mower's spark plug setting and mow a single pass on your lawn;...
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Page 11: Makingadjustments
StartingEngine Mulching Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark proper mulching of grass clippings. -
Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
HandleHeightAdjustment Nuts Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. Disconnect the handle from the handle bracket Handle assemblies by removing the wing nuts. See Figure 9. - Page 13 Lubrication The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. WARNING: Always stop engine, discon- nect spark plug, ground against Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep engine before cleaning,...
- Page 14 Thebladecanbetestedbybalancing i tona round Using a torque wrench, loosen the screw holding shaftscrewdriver. Remove m etal f romtheheavy side the belt tension spring to the transmission. untilit balances e venly. I t is recommended thatthe Figure 13. Do not remove the screw completely, as bladealways beremoved f romtheadapter w hen you loosen the screw the tension on the belt will be testing forbalance.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
Off-Season Storage Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. The following steps should be taken to prepare your Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next lawn mower for storage. to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a in the lubrication instructions. - Page 16 SECTION 8: NOTES...
- Page 17 Model264...
- Page 18 Model264 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 747-1214 Drive Control Handle 742-0742A Mulching Blade 22" 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 736-0524A Bell Washer 749-1092A 710-1257 Upper Handle Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 746-04048 Drive Control Cable 712-0431 Lock Nut 3/8-16 746-1132...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: _lllmlF IIMIImllMIImlr 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, United States, its possessions and territories.
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