® 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 forestcovered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower .......................................................................... Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 7 9 Operating Your Lawn Mower ...............
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES _ WARNING: This and/or symbol property points out importantand safety instructions which, notinstructions followed, could the personal safety of yourself others. Read and followif all in thisendanger manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--HEED ITS WARNING.
immediately andthebladewillstoprotatingwithin 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could threeseconds. cause slipping. 16. Mowindaylightorgoodartificiallight.Walk,never run.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives, Children walkways or roads. accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to 17. Iftheequipment shouldstarttovibrateabnormally, Tragic the presence of children. Children are often attracted to stoptheengineandcheckimmediately forthe the mower and the mowing activity. They do not cause.
10. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan½ inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovidespacefor fuelexpansion. 11. Replace gasolinecapandtightensecurely. 12. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitofftheengineand equipment. Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine. 13. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopenflame,sparkorpilotlightas ona waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes dryerorothergasappliances. 14.Toreducefirehazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass, leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up.
4 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE I 'q A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST I I _0 #. =, ,_ WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER RemovingUnitFromCarton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator's manual, hardware pack etc.). Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton • • Raise the lower handle, as shown in Figure 2, till it snaps into place. Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 2.
Insert post of cable ties that are on lower handle into the holes provided on the lower handle. The holes may be on the inside or outside. Pull cable ties tight and cut off the extra. See Figure 6. Cable Tie If the grass catcher is not already assembled, follow the steps below to assemble it. Otherwise go to the next sub-section on Attaching Grass Catcher. NOTE: Make certain the grass bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside). \\ POSton Cable Tie GrassCatcher
NOTE: Make sure that the cables are routed to the outside of the handle when attaching the grass ca tcher. ,_ unless the hooks WARNING: Never on the operate grass the catcher mower are seated in the slots on the handle bracket Lift the rear discharge door. Place the hooks of the grass catcher into the slots in the handle bracket assemblies on both sides. See Figure 11. Release the rear discharge door. assemblies, and the rear discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass catcher.
Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand Throttle Control The engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle which is set at full throttle for maximum engine and cutting performance. behind the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit. Primer GrassBag/Bag-Fill Indicator The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use it to assist in starting a cold engine, but do not use it when restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown.
• • AdjustingCuttingHeight by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, poor mulching conditions, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a narrower cut. For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass.
Pivot Points Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters can create a fire hazard. Make sure to avoid muffler • and surrounding areas while the mower engine is hot because temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed 150° F. Lubrication(See Figure Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle, lower bail handle, and the cutting height adjustment lever at least once a season with light oil.
Secure with the hex bolt and blade belt support and tighten to the recommended torque. Refer to 'Blade Mounting Torque' section on this page. • Loosen the center hex bolt and lower the blade and IMPORTAI'fT:The bolt, used to secure the blade to the engine, is specially heat-treated. Do not substitute. To order replacement bolt, refer to the parts list in the back of this manual. • engine pulley until there is adequate clearance to move the belt past the belt keeper.
• Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets. Refer to Figure 4. Press out on the legs of the lower handle. Remove lower handle from the mower. • Turn lower handle around so the notch is facing forward as shown in Figure 17. Reassemble, placing the bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket. Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle.
• Inspect and replace/sharpen Refer to page 12. Engine blade, if required. • Gasoline • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Clean engine and remove any grass clippings, dirt, and debris from the cooling fins, air intake screen, levers, linkage and the exterior of the engine. Follow recommendations in engine manual for offseason storage of the engine. Change oil as stated in the engine manual. NOTE: Gasoline, stored for more than one month, may affect engine performance.
SECTION11: PARTSLISTFORMODEL466 2 43 \ 6 94 \ 3 7 ¢ 1' 4 \ 12 46 27\ \5 23 49 76 29_ 47 48 35 37 _39 104 7Q 75 103 _'_ 73 .
Model466 Ref. No. 1. 2. Part No. Part Description 747-2133 731-2628 Bail Handle Handle Panel 3. 4. 749-1507 764-0310 Upper Handle Rear Grass Catcher Frame 5. 764-0311 Front Grass Catcher Frame 6. 664-0176 7. 746-1252 8. 749-0907B 9. 746-1250 10. 11. 736-0524A 710-1174 12. 72O-0284 13. 14. 736-0451 720-0279 15. 710-1205 Ref. No. 58. 59. Part No. Part Description 736-0331 748-0355 Bell Washer 60. 736-0447 61. 782-0511A 782-0512B Grass Bag-Half Sail Control Cable 62.
Model466 15 17 26 25 18 Ref No. 1. Pa_ No. Descri_ion 712-0896 L-Nut 1/4-28 2. 782-7598 Belt Keeper 3. 741-0124 Ball Bearing 4. 750-1050 5. 712-3025 Flange Bearing Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 6. 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .45 7. 656-0047 Pulley, 3.82 x .313 x .68 8. 736-0406 Flat Washer .422 x 1.38 x .060 Idler Bracket Pulley 9. 682-0028 10. 732-04001 Extension Spring 11. 741-0682A 12. 736-0570 Bearing Sleeve FI-Wash..865 x 1.145 x .030 13.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set fodh below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
