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SINCE-1850
Operator's
Manual
21" Rear & Side
Discharge
Mulching Mower
Model546
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_overed
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If e 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. 769-00574
(11/02)
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- Page 1 SINCE-1850 Operator's Manual 21" Rear & Side Discharge Mulching Mower Model546 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_overed land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
- Page 2 P. O. BOX 361131 ,_i__. TROY-BILT CLEVELAND, OH 44136 www. bolens.com 330-558-7220 866-840-6483_, ENGINEINFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power- rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.
- 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 continues t orotate fora fewseconds afterthe Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the engine isshutoff.Never p lace anypartofthebody area. intheblade areauntilyouaresurethebladehas Before and while moving backwards, look behind stopped rotating. and down for small children. 9. Never o perate mower w ithout p roper t railshield, Use extreme care when approaching blind comers, discharge c over, g rasscatcher, b lade control doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may...
- Page 5 14.Toreduce firehazard, k eepmower f reeofgrass, After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, leaves, o rotherdebris build-up. Cleanupoilorfuel disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against spillage andremove any fuel soaked debds. the engine. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any 15.
- Page 6 II 9 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE I, 4 A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING >" " " " ", | 91 OR A FENCE POST " ",, _'_'_N',-- Do not mow on inclines with a stope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet ever,/10...
- Page 7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER 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.
- Page 8 Attaching Rear W heels Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 7B. Remove hardware from hardware pack. All of the plastic channels except the center top of Insert shoulder screw through wave washer, flat the bag attach from the outside of bag.
- Page 9 Attaching Grass C atcher ToMower RemovingGrassCatcher Lift the rear discharge door and place the grass Lift the rear discharge door on the mower, and lift catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door the grass catcher up. so that it rests on the grass catcher. See Figure 9. Release the rear discharge door.
- Page 10 MulchingPlug Cutting HeightAdjustmentLevers These levers are located on each wheel and are used The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass to adjust the cutting height. These levers have to be at catcher, some mower models have the option of the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.See recirculating the clippings back to the lawn.
- Page 11 WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, UsingYourLawnMower stop the engine. Remove wire from the Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower other objects which could damage the lawn mower or for any damage, and repair the damage the engine.
- Page 12 IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same Height Adjustment relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop scalping of the grass. Engine A djustments See the separate engine manual packed with your unit for adjustments to the engine.
- Page 13 Lubrication Rear Discharge plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or lways stop engine and disconnect spark doing any kind of service work on the lawn Handle mower. Bracket Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil The blade control must operate freely in both directions.
- Page 14 Remove t heblade andtheadapter fromthe Be sure to install the blade with the side of the crankshaft. blade marked "Bottom" (or with part number) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position. Blade Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. Adapter_ Place the blade on the adapter.
- Page 15 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy 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 tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line.
- Page 16 Model546...
- Page 17 Model546 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 738-0507B 749-1092A Shoulder Screw Upper Handle 736-0105 747-1161A Control Handle Spring Washer.375 ID x.870 OD , 732-0866 720-0279 Handle Knob Spring Lever 736-0182 Wave Washer.500 ID x 1,00D 710-1205 Rope Guide 736-0272 710-1174...
- Page 18 NOTES...
- Page 19 NOTES...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: TROI BILT 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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