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Troy-Bilt 440 Series Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 440 Series Operator's Manual

21" rotary mower
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21" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 440
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is 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,
PRINTEDiN U,S,A
Troy-Bilt
LLC, P.O. BOX 381131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44138-0019
FORMNO, 769=02166
Phone: 1(888} 840-8483, 1-330-558-7220
10/2005

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  • Page 1 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, PRINTEDiN U,S,A Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 381131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44138-0019 FORMNO, 769=02166 Phone: 1(888} 840-8483, 1-330-558-7220...
  • 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. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......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: General Operation

    manual. Aswithanytypeofpower e quipment, carelessness or erroronthepartoftheoperator can result i nserious injury. T hismachine i s capable ofamputating hands andfeetandthrowing objects. Failure t oobserve t hefollowing s afety instructions couldresult i n serious injury ordeath. Children 6. Alwayswear safetyglasses or safetygogglesduringopera- tion andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatoris not alert to presence youreyes.
  • Page 5 The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources the engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the bodyin of ignition. the blade area untilyou are surethe blade has stopped 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill rotating. accumulatein the area. 20.
  • Page 6 1, Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles, a, Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Step 1,Makecertain the lowerhandle isseated securelyintothe handlemountingbrackets, b, Tighten handknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle,Makesure thateach carriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle, 2, Locatehairpinclip in one hole on the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle, a, Removehairpinclipfrom this hole,Usinga pair of pliers, inserthairpinclip intothe otherhole on the...
  • Page 7 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, c, Attachcentertop of bagfrom insideof bag, 7, Followsteps belowto attachgrass catcher:...
  • Page 8 ,<-_ Blade Control Drive Control Recoil Grass Bag WARNING Levers The blade control mechanism is a Gasoline safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Height Levers Use extreme care when handling Figure gasoline. Gasoline is Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op- Cutting Height Adjustment...
  • Page 9 WARNING:The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, wNch can damageyour eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower,or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operat- ing mower.Never run engine indoors...
  • Page 10 mustoperatefreely in bothdirections,See Figure3, 2, Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil), If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner surfaceof the wheelwith light oil See Figure3, 3, Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear reassembiy, dischargedoor periodicallywith lightoil to prevent rust, See Figure3, 4, Thetransmissionis prequbricated and sealedat the factoryand does notrequirelubrication,...
  • Page 11 B_ade Care blade for sharpening or replacement, ARNING:When removing cutting protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1, Disconnectsparkplug wire fromspark plug,Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up, 2, Removebolt, bladebell support,blade,and blade adapterfromthe enginecrankshaft,See Figure5,...
  • Page 12 Enginefails to Start 1, B!aclecontroidisengaged, i: Engageblade cent[eL 2. Spark Plugwh'edisc0nnected_ 2. C0nneciWgeto Sparkplug, Fue!tank empty 0r StalefueL Filltank with Clean,fresh gaso)ine Enginenot prirned, 4. Pdrneengine as instructedin ©perat- 5. Eautysparkpug, 5, Cean, adustgap, orrepace. !ngYour Lawn Mowe[. Shoot og 6.
  • Page 13 Off-Season Storage 4, Coat mower'scutt,ngblade with chass,sgreaseto The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyourlawn preventrusting, mower for s torage, S,Store mower in adry, e_ean area, Do not store next 1, Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin to corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer, the ubrcaton nstructons ..when storinganytype OT powerequipmentin a poorly 2, We do not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher ventilatedor metalstorageshed, careshouldbe taken or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit,...
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  • Page 15 747-1161A BladeControl Handle 38 712-0397 WingNut, 1/4-20 39 747-04035 RearDoorPivot Rod 749-1092A UpperHandle 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 40 732-04175 SpringLever 749-0928A LowerHandle 41 687-02071A PivotArm Assembly- RH 720-0279 WingNut 687-02070A PivotArm Assembly- LH 42 710-1652 AB Screw 710-1205 RopeGuide 710-1174 CarriageBolt ,5/16-18 x 2 43 712-04065 FlangeLockNut, 3/8-16 664-04011...

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    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.