Troy-Bilt 420 Series Operator's Manual
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Safety
o Assembly
o Operation
oTips & Techniques o Maintenance
* Troubleshooting
o Parts Lists oWarranty
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21" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 420
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush=
coveredor grass=covered l and unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136=0019,
FORMNO,769=02160
PRINTEDiN U,S,A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHiO 44136-0019
10/25/2005
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- Page 1 Safety o Assembly o Operation oTips & Techniques o Maintenance * Troubleshooting o Parts Lists oWarranty ® 21" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 420 READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush= coveredor grass=covered l and unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any), If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester...
- Page 2 This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn mower, mtwH_ he_p you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. P_ease read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Smope Gauge ............Trouble Shooting ..........Safe Operation Practices ........
- Page 3 yourlawnmower o nsuchslopes. WARNING Do not mowon inclines with a dope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-" feet). A riding r could overturn and cause serious injury. if operating a walb behind mower on such a dope, it is extremely footing and you could dip, resulting in serious injury.
- Page 4 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, someofitsconstituents, andcertain vehicle compo _ nents contain oremitchemicals k nown to State ofCalifornia t ocause cancer a nd birthdefects or otherreproductive harm. DANGER: Thismachine wasbuilttobeoperated a ccording t otherubsforsafe operation i nthis manuak A swithanytypeofpower e quipment, carelessness or erroronthepartoftheoperator can Sa.'_e result i nserious injury.
- Page 5 19. Shuttheengineoffandwaituntilthebladecomestoa 7. Extinguishallcigarettes cigars pipes andothersources completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. L{'_ "_ grogthe chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the body' i n 9.
- Page 6 1 Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandbs a Pull up and backon upperhandb as shownin Step 1 Makecertain the lowerhandb isseated securelyintothe handb mountingbrackets b Tighten handknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandb Makesure thateach carriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handb 2 Locatehairpinclip in one hob on the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle a Removehairpinclipfrom this hob Usinga pair of plbrs, inserthairpinclip intothe otherhob on the...
- Page 7 5, An adiustingplateand thumb leverat eachwheel f ..positionprovidescuttingheightadiustment, a, Depresslevertowardswheel, b, Moveit to any of the nine positionsfordesired cutting height,See Step5, c, Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck, 6, Followsteps belowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a, Placebagoverframe so that its black plasticside is at the bottom, b, Slipplasticchannelof grass bagover hookson the frame,See Step6, All the plasticchannelsexcept center topof bagattachfrom outsideof bag,...
- Page 8 Recoil Starter Oil Fill Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) @ass WARNING The blade control mechanism is a GasolineFill safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Use extreme care Figure 1 when handling Nowthat youhaveset up your lawnmowerfor opera- Gas and Oil Fil_-Up gasoline.
- Page 9 or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monox- ide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing awayfrom any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. 1, Pushprimerthreetimes,Wait abouttwo seconds betweeneachpush, See Figure2, In temperature around55°...
- Page 10 Deck Care Cleanundersideof the mowerdeck after eachuse to preventbuild-upof grass clippingsor otherdebris. Follow stepsbelowforthis iob. !. Disconnectspark plug wire.Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap. 2. Tip mowerso that it restson the housing.Keepthe sidewith the air cleanerfacing up.Hold mowerfirmly. WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees in any directions and do not leave the mower tipped for any tength of...
- Page 11 WARNING: Whenremoving the cuttingbladeforsharpening or repJacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodicallyinspecttheblade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject,Replacewhen necessary,Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice, 1, Disconnectspark plugwire fromspark plug,Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up, Figure 4 2, Removethe boltand the bladebell supportwhich...
- Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start 1. Bade controldisengaged. 1. Engagebladecontrol 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 2. Connectwire to spark plug. 3. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. 3. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline. 4. Enginenotprimed. 4. Primeeng ne as instructed n OperatingYourLawnMower. 5. Fauty spakpr ug. 5.
- Page 13 WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labeJs from newer for any reasen,...
- Page 14 Mode_ Series 420...
- Page 15 747-1161A BladeControlHandle 24 710-1257 Hex Bolt, 3/8-24x 1.5 749-1092A 25 687-02077A UpperHandle PivotArmAssemblyRH (8" wheel) Grass CatcherFrame 687-02076A 747-04080 PivotArmAssemblyLH(8" wheel) 749-0928A LowerHandle 26 736-0524B BladeBell Support 27 787-01290 720-0279 Wing Nut FrontAdiustmentPlate 28 720-0426 710-1205 RopeGuide Adiustment L everKnob 710-1174 29 732-0404 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x 2...
- Page 16 Troy-Bilt. During the installationor use ofany part, accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement Troy_Bilt f or use with theproduct(s)coveredby this manualwill voidyour of the product as set forth above.
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