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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower .......................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES General Operation 1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with the c...

Page 4 - Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

4 unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. 13. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, bla...

Page 5 - Your Responsibility

5 3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the origi...

Page 6 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15 ° SI G H T AN D HO L D THI S L E VEL W IT H A VE RT ICA L TRE E A PO W E R PO L E A CORNE R O F A BU IL DI N G OR A F E NCE P O ST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E U S E TH IS PA GE A S A G U ID E TO D E TE RM INE SLOPE S W H ER E ...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Unpacking; Hardware Pack; Assembling Handle

7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Unpacking • 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., owner’s manual, etc.). • Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. • Remove packing mater...

Page 8 - Assembling Grass Catcher; Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower; Converting To Mulcher

8 bracket (carriage bolt must go to the inside of handle). Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included in the hardware pack. Repeat on the other side with remaining items from the hardware pack. • The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the...

Page 9 - SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Blade Control Handle; SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Before Starting

9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Figure 9 Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. The blade control handle mus...

Page 10 - Using as Mulcher; SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Height

10 To Stop Engine & Blade • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the cutting blade. • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Using Rotary Mower • Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or eng...

Page 11 - Cutting Height; SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Maintaining the Blade

11 Figure 10 • Reassemble the upper handle. • Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and replace the carriage bolts and wing nuts on the handle brackets. Attach the starter rope as instructed in the Assembly section. Cutting Height An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each whee...

Page 12 - Blade Mounting Torque:; Replacing Rear Flap; Lubrication; Blade Control; Engine

12 • The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter for the best test of balance. • Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, l...

Page 14 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

14 SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repairs beyond those listed above, contact a Bolens authorized service dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Actions Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Dirty aircleaner. 4. Primer button ...

Page 15 - SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 416

15 SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 416 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 37 41 42 35 44 34 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 48 49 45 39

Page 17 - YOUR NOTES

Page 18 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth 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 o...