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Operator’s Manual
22” Rotary Mowers
Model 506
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower .......................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower.................................................................................... 10 Operating Your Lawn Mower............
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle componen
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17. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or 1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the roads. watchful care of a responsible adult other than the 18. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop operator. the engine and check immediately for the cause. 2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and 19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade
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7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect General Service: the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an the damage before starting and operating the mower. odorless and deadly gas. 8. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain adjustment whil
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° 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 could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers u
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil • To secure the upper and lower handle, tighten the in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline wing nuts near the top of lower handle (carriage and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual bolts must be seated properly into the handle). before operating your mower. • Tighten the wing nuts at the end of the lower handle to secure the handle to handle bracket assemblies. NOTE:
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• With the spark plug wire disconnected and Installing Rear Wheels grounded, hold the blade control handle against the • Place the rear of the mower deck on raised blocks. upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the • Place spring washer (cupped side toward handle engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the bracket assembly) on the axle that extends from the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing pivot arm assembly. See Figure 6. nut. • Slide wheel, with hollow s
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NOTE: Install bottom lip inside chute opening Removing Chute Retainer (indicated by 1 in the figure below) before placing hooks The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright over the hinge pin (indicated by 2 in the figure below). position by a retainer for shipping purposes only. Remove the retainer, following steps below, before Hinge running the mower for the first time. Pin • Push the chute deflector up and towards the engine. Holding the deflector in this position, remove th
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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before Blade Control operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Handle Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: The operation of any lawn Mulching mower can result in foreign objects being Plug thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety Recoil glasses
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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third chute area on the cutting deck. The of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut operation of any lawn mower can result in in the fall as long as there is growth. This mower is foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the which can result in severe eye damage. best cut and do the most effectiv
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height Adjustment Handle Height Adjustment Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher WARNING: Do not at any time make any height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: adjustments without first stopping engine • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. and disconnecting spark plug wire. • Disconnect the handle from the handle bracket Each wheel has a height adjustment lever which assemblies by removing the wing nuts. provides cut
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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE DATES Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Blade Control Clean Deck Blade Care Check Oil Change Oil Replace Air Filter Clean Engine Check Spark Plug Check Spark Arrester (if any) General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the
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Engine Care Lubrication Alist of key maintenance jobs, required for good WARNING: Always stop engine and performance by the mower, is given below. Follow the disconnect spark plug wire before accompanying engine manual for details. cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of • Change the engine oil regularly, as instructed in the service work on the lawn mower. engine manual. Check oil level before starting engine every time. Blade Control Handle: Lubricate the pivot points on • Service air
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Cutting Blade Removal, Replacement, and Sharpening Balancing the Blade • The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round WARNING: When removing the cutting shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy blade for sharpening or replacement, side until it balances evenly. It is recommended that protect your hands with a pair of heavy the blade always be removed from the adapter gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the when testing for balance. Before reinstalling the blade. blade and the blad
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SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Blocked fuel line. 4. Clean fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Engine flooded 6. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Conn
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SECTION 9: NOTES 17
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Models 506 1 2 3 8 5 4 9 7 6 10 6 13 12 46 15 18 19 31 14 16 11 39 40 20 43 11 44 11 47 41 31 38 17 42 32 21 33 34 36 11 47 22 28 23 35 27 24 17 29 26 25 18
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Models 506 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 23. 748-0376C Blade Adapter 2. 749-1092A Upper Handle 24. 742-0742A Mulching Blade 22” 3. 746-1130 Blade Control Cable - B&S 40” LG 25. 710-1044 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 4. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 26. 736-0524A Blade Bell Support 5. 720-0279 Wing Nut 27. 738-1172 Shoulder Screw 3/8 - 16 x .302 6. 720-0284 Wing Nut 28. 736-0741 Bell Washer .760 ID x 1.25 OD 7. 736-0451 Shoulder Washer
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC d. Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the products sold or exported outside of the United States, United States, its possessions and territories. its possesions and territories, except those sold through Troy-Bilt LLC’s authorized channels of export Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a distribution. period
