Troy-Bilt 466- Manuals

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE ---------- A POWER POLE ---------------------- A CORNER OF A BUILDING ---------------------------------- OR A FENCE POST =3 I *^%P^Oorr■l^ * * • CO CM CJ UJ CO A WARNING Do not mow on Inclines with a slope In excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximatel...

Converting to Side Discharge • Your mower has been shipped as a rrulcher. To convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulching piug. Siide the two hooks on the side discharge defiector under the hinge pin on the mulching piug assembiy. Lower the mulching plug. See Figure 10. • Do not remove th...

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Blade Control Handle l-ov№r Bail Handle Gnass Bag Oil...

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Gas and Oil Fill-Up A WARNING: Neverflil fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling up the fuel tank. • Service the engine with gasoiine and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read the instr...

SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER àk WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower. Cleaning the Mower • Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent any build-up of grass clippings....

SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR MOWER Blade Care Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. A WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a thick rag to ...

Right Ftxirrt l^ift Front Slide the belt off the engine pulley and around the blade. See Figure 15 . A WARNING: As always, use a thick piece of rag to handle the blade while sliding the belt around it. Make sure the spark plug Is disconnected and grounded for this Job. Replace with the new belt, wor...

SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 466 IMPORTANT; For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts, V-GELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. 18

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLG with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLG warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing o...

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. 15 o SIGHT AN D H O LD THIS LEVEL WITH A V E RTICAL TREE A P O WE R P O LE A CORNE R OF A BU ILDING OR A FEN C E POST F O L D ON D O T T E D L IN E, R E P R E SE N T IN G A 1 5 o S L OP E WARNI N ...

7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Removing Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open. • Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, oil, etc.). • Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing...

8 Attaching Starter Rope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of the lower handle of your mower. See Figure 4 . • With spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. • Slip the rope throu...

9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Figure 8 Star...

10 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Gas & Oil Fill-Up • Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow relevant instructions in the engine manual for this. • Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual. Before Starting Mower • Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. M...

11 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Cleaning Mower The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent any build-up of grass clippings, leaves, dirt, or other debris. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will result in rust and corrosion. NOTE: We do not recommen...

12 Engine • Follow the engine manual instructions and recommended schedule for lubricating engine components. Blade Care • Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • ...

14 Figure 14 • Reassemble the upper handle to the lower 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. Adjusting Cutting Height IMPORTANT: All wh...

20 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” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period ...