Troy-Bilt 469 - Manuals

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 ...