Bolens 436 manual Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

21” Rear & Side Discharge

Mulching Lawn Mower

Model 436

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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 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 service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 769-00577.fm

(12/2002)

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do NotYour Responsibility General ServiceSlope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Assembling Grass Catcher Attaching Starter RopeAttaching Grass Catcher Removing Grass Catcher Know Your Lawn MowerConverting to Side-Discharge Blade Control HandleGas and Oil Fill-Up Operating Your Lawn MowerBefore Starting Mower Starting EngineAdjusting Cutting Height Using the MulcherOperating Your Lawn Mower Bagging Grass ClippingsEngine Maintenance Cleaning the Lawn MowerMaintaining Your Lawn Mower Blade Care Servicing Your MowerTo Sharpen Blade Adjusting Handle Height Making AdjustmentsAdjusting Carburetor Replacing Rear FlapGasoline TROUBLE-SHOOTING GuideMower Parts List for Model Model Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for