Troy-Bilt 449 Lawn Mower User Manual


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10
5
Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Ala  egie,
dicec ak lg,
ad gd agai
egie efe cleaig,
licaig  dig a
kid f aieace 
 achie.
D  e a ee
ahe  gade he
 clea  i. Thee
a cae daage 
elecic ce,
idle, lle, ea-
ig,  he egie. The
e f ae ill el i
heed life ad edce
eiceaili.
General
Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing
any type of 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 warranty,
operator must maintain the lawn mower as
instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least once
each season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these
are tight.
WARIG: Ala  egie, dicec
ak lg, ad gd agai egie
efe efig a e f aieace  
achie.
Lubrication
• Lubricate pivot points on the blade and drive control
at least once a season with light oil. The controls must
operate freely in both directions, Figure 5-1.
• Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with
light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any
reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner
surface of the wheel with light oil.
• Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the rear
discharge door periodically with light oil to prevent
rust.
• The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the
factory and does not require lubrication.
• Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrica
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tion schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.
Deck Care
WARIG: ee i he e e ha 90
i a dieci ad d  leae he e
ied f a legh f ie. Oil ca dai i he
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