Troy-bilt 420 User Manual

10/30/2006FORM NO. 769-02338A 21” Rotary Mower — Model Series 420TROY BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019Safety • Assembly • Operati

105Maintaining Your Lawn MowerWARNINGAlways stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing and type of maintenance on

11Figure 5-3: Removing the rear flap.5Maintaining Your Lawn MowerWARNINGWhen removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your han

12For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6Trouble ShootingCauseProblemRemedyEngine fails to start

137SafetyLabelsWARNINGDO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn MowerTON OD ,YRUJNI FO KSIR EHT

14Model Series 42023323521201915141316171824251930333756732112343839440109819192236282923272625311122

158Parts ListRef. Part No. Description1 731-04204† Blade Control Cover2 747-1161A Blade Control3 746-1130 Control Cable - 40” 4 726-0240 Cable Tie5 66

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-sio

2Finding and Recording Model NumberTable of ContentsBEFORE YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment an

31Slope GaugeWARNINGDo 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 co

42Safe Operation PracticesChildrenTragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Children are often attracted to mower

519. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-ging the chute. The cutting bl

63Setup and AdjustmentIMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanyin

75. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be

84Operating Your Lawn MowerBlade ControlThe blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handl

9WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage