Bolens 446, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized se...

Page 2: ...he deck A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number_ Serial Number TROY BILT LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH44136 www boJens com 330 558 7220 866 840 6483 Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine ...

Page 3: ... over or picked up and thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging matedal against a walt or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet toward operator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zon...

Page 4: ... feel you are losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds DoNot 1 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments you could lose your footing or balance 2 Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge 3 Do not mow on wet grass Unstable footing could cause slipping Children Tragic accidents can occur if ...

Page 5: ...sted in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them 5 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 6 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper ...

Page 6: ...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 could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEH...

Page 7: ...of the way See Figure 2 Upper Handle Lift lower handle Grass Bag Raise the lower handle as shown in Figure 3 until it snaps into place Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 3 Tighten the two wing nuts which are already on the handle See Figure 3 Tighten these wing nuts Upper Handle Lower Handle Figure 3 NOTE Make sure to route the cables outside the lower handle Also do not crimp the cables wh...

Page 8: ...certain the grass bag is turned right side out before assembfing warning label will be on the outside Partsfor Soft GrassBag 1 Frame Assembly 2 Bag AssemblingSoftGrassBag Place the bag over the frame black plastic side is the bottom of bag Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channels on the bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels o...

Page 9: ...e rod into the upper edge of the chute deflector so the tab on the rod is toward the left side of the chute deflector When assembled correctly the rod will extend further to the left side than the right side See Figure 9 Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod to secure AttachingChuteDeflector If Equipped Lift the rear discharge door on the mower Place the ends of the rod into the slots ...

Page 10: ...gure 11 _ WARNING The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running 11 Throttle Control The engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle for maximum engine and cutting performance RecoilStarter The recoil starter is attached to the handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start engine...

Page 11: ...id continuous full arm stroke Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle let the rope rewind slowly Stopping Engine Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting Operating YourLawnMower Once the engine has started squeeze the lower bail handle and the blade control handle against the upper handle...

Page 12: ...o clean your unit These may cause damage to electric components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduced serviceability Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from the mower or place a piece of plastic under gas cap Tilt the mower so that the side with the air cleaner is facing up Hold the mower firmly Scrape and clean the underside of t...

Page 13: ...ower bail handle must operate freely in both directions The cutting height adjustment levers should be able to move easily Lubricate Follow engine manual for lubrication Lubricate Figure 12 SECTION 7 SERVICING YOUR MOWER BladeCare Periodically inspect the blade adapter assembly for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary _ WARNING When removing the cutting blade for...

Page 14: ... or a blade balancer If the blade is not balanced remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly Replacing DriveBelt Remove two shoulder screws securing the front drive cover to the mower deck See Figure 14 Press inward on the sides of the front drive cover and release the tabs that secure the front drive cover to the height adjuster brackets Remove drive cover from the mower Using a to...

Page 15: ...of the lower handle and remove lower handle from the mower Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle 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 Insert hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and insert the carri...

Page 16: ...or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability Lubricate the mower as instructed on page 13 You can fold your mower s handle for convenience of storage by following directions below Remove the starter rope from the rope guide loosen two hand knobs on two sides of the handle and let the upper handle fold down to the rear Move the hairpin clips to the outer ho...

Page 17: ...wer engine Adjust gap to 030 inches Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 1 2 Air flow restricted 2 Occasional skip 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 hesitates at high speed Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too 1 Reset gap to 030 inches or replace wide spark plug 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean air cleaner Excessive vibration 1 Cutting blade loose or unbalanced 1 Tighten and balance blade 2...

Page 18: ...80 95 99 98_ 89 31 70 72 1 68 43 68 _8 lI 62 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are speciahy designed to engage and 74 disengage safely A substitute non OEMI V Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely 18 ...

Page 19: ... V Belt Front Baffle Transmission Assembly CompL Front Drive Cover Roll Pin Ref No 56 682 0015 57 736 0447 58 782 0512B 782 0511A 59 687 02044 60 748 04015 62 742 0741 64 710 0216 65 715 0221 66 717 1762 717 1761 68 712 0431 69 716 0865 70 782 7551 71 716 0102 72 736 0474 73 756 04017 74 710 1257 75 736 0524A 76 782 5004A 77 750 1166 750 1346 78 687 02036 79 687 02037 80 731 04134 83 732 0417A 84 ...

Page 20: ...tems such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Troy Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possesions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt LLC s authorized channels of export distributi...