Troy-Bilt 429- Manuals

Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Table of Contents

2 Finding and Recording Model Number Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without ﬁrst contacting Customer Support. Table of Contents BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the infor-mation to the sample mod...

Page 3 - WARNING

3 1 Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you...

Page 4 - Children; Your

4 2 Safe Operation Practices Children Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Children are often attracted to mower and mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.1. Keep children out of the...

Page 5 - Safe

5 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. 20. Never operate mower without proper trailshield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle, or o...

Page 7 - Setup and; Adjustments

7 5. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom. b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame,...

Page 8 - Know Your Lawn Mower

8 4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Blade Control The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. WARNING: This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its ...

Page 9 - Operating

9 • For best results, do not cut wet grass.• For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one- third of the total length of the grass. Using as Mulcher For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher from the mower. The rear discharge door should be closed.• For effective mulching, do not cut wet gras...

Page 10 - General

10 5 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing and type of maintenance on the mower. Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys, bear...

Page 12 - Trouble; Cause

12 For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. Engine not choked. 5. Faulty spark plug.6. Bloc...

Page 13 - Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower

13 7 Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower �� ...

Page 15 - Parts List

15 8 Parts List 1 731-04204 Blade Control Handle Cover 2 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 3 746-1130 Control Cable - 40” 4 726-0240 Cable Tie 5 664-04011 Grass Bag Assembly 6 747-04080 Grass Bag Frame 7 732-0700 Trailshield Wire 8 731-04998 Trailshield 9 747-04035 Rear Door Pivot Rod 10 731-04134A Rea...

Page 16 - 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 posses-sions and territories.“Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material and workman-ship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date...