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1. J snou s pinos V 0 199 2 1 2 Jo dojs JOU 1509 3ON34 ONIGIING Y 40 HANHOO TY 310d v gt I J341 V SIHL IHois 1 M 133VS LON AVIN AYSHM SAdOTS ANIWYALAG OL V SV SIHL ASN 10 SECTION 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 A Deck Height Index H Storage Tray B Deck Lift Handle J Seat Adjustment Lever Not Seen C RH and LH Drive Control Levers K Fuel Tank Cap D Ignition Switch L Hour Meter Indicator Panel E PTO Switch M Throttle Control F Transmission Bypass Rod Not Shown N Choke Control G Cup Holder O Parking Brake Engagement Lever Rear Bumper Not Shown 11 NOTE References to LEFT RIGHT FRONT and REAR indicate that position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator s seat A Deck Height Index The deck height index consists of six index notches located on the front right of the seat box frame Each notch corresponds to a 1 2 inch change in the deck height position ranging from 1 1 2 inches at the low est notch to 4 inches at the highest
2. Place the front of the tractor against an immovable object e g wall post etc Jack up the rear of the tractor so that both rear wheels are approximately one inch of the ground With the engine running at high idle and the drive control levers opened out in the neutral position and the parking brake disengaged check the rear wheels for rotation If only one wheel is rotating locate the transmis sion control rod beneath the frame at the front of the rear tire If both wheels rotate locate both control rods See Figure 26 Internal Cotter Pin RH Transmission Control Rod Transmission Control Arm Figure 26 e Remove the internal cotter pin securing the ferrule to the transmission control arm and withdraw the ferrule Wheel rotation should stop If it does not contact your authorized Troy Bilt Service Dealer e If the rotation stops adjust the ferrule up or down the control rod as necessary to align with the hole in the transmission control arm Re insert the ferrule into the hole in the control arm and secure with the internal cotter pin f necessary repeat the previous two steps to adjust the other transmission control rod Lower the tractor and remove the jack TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control levers fully forward adjust the control levers as follows Check for proper and balanced air pressure in both front an
3. 1 3 Note the grooves in the seat adjust spacers attached to the bottom of the seat then lift the seat and position above and to the rear of the pivot bracket 4 Align the grooves in the seat adjust spacers with the sides of the adjustment slots in the pivot bracket 5 Slide the seat adjust spacers into the slots of the pivot bracket 6 Continue to push the seat forward in the pivot bracket until the front left shoulder bolt of the seat assembly passes forward of the stop bracket on the seat pivot bracket See Figure 1 Use the seat adjust lever to adjust the seat position Re fer to Adjusting the Operators Seat in Section for seat adjustment instructions Seat Seat I Slots Pivot Bracket Seat Adjust Spacer Front Left L Shoulder Bolt Stop Bracket Lever Figure 1 POSITION DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS The tractor s drive control levers are lowered for ship ping purposes The flange lock nut hex screw and flat washer used to secure each control lever to its pivot bracket are removed and installed in the slotted hole of each control lever for shipment The control levers must be repositioned and secured to the pivot brackets Re position the control levers as follows Remove the hex screw flat washer and flange lock nut from the slot of one of the drive control levers e Lift and swing that control lever upward until the slotted hole in the lever bracket aligns with one of t
4. FEATURES 11 SECTION 2 OPERATION askai 15 SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS 22 SEGTION 4 el satel A ele ies are ete a ei 23 SECTION 5 MOWER DECK crr eee su umapa aaea EAEE EEEE IESi 28 estates 35 TRACTOR PREPARATION Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet and cut any bands or tie straps securing the trac tor to the pallet Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest posi tion engage the transmission bypass rods Refer to SECTION 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES and care fully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet Disengage the bypass rods INSTALL THE OPERATOR S SEAT The operator s seat was partially inserted into the seat pivot bracket for shipping purposes To install the seat proceed as follows 1 Cut any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers Remove any packing material NOTE The seat is partially inserted into the slots of the seat pivot bracket If the seat does not disengage the pivot bracket when removing the packaging material the seat may be pushed into place as described in steps 2 and 6 If the seat disengages the pivot bracket install the seat as instructed in steps 2 through 6 2 Pivot the seat pivot bracket partially upward Refer to Figure
5. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1 800 800 7310 GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the lawn mower is Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to that part as described in MTD Consumer Group Inc s application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the lawn mower is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service The warranty period is two years Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on emission related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsec tion 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period 2 Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above Any such part repaired o
6. adjustment of the fore to aft position of the operators seat Refer to SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS for instructions on adjusting the seat position Fuel Tank The fuel tank is located at the rear of the LH console Turn the cap counterclockwise to unscrew and remove from the fuel tank Always re install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing A WARNING Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running If the engine is hot from recently running allow to cool for several minutes before refueling Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire L Hour Meter Indicator Panel The hour meter indicator panel is located on the LH console to the left of the operator s seat Battery Oil Pressure Indicator Indicator RZT50 only Hour Meter Parking Brake Indicator Engaged Indicator Figure 7 HourHour Meter Features The hour meter records the hours that the tractor has been operated in the digital display tenths of an hour right most digit NOTE The hour meter is activated whenever the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position Keep a record of the actual hours of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual e When key is turned to the ON position the battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed The display then changes t
7. position the engine should not crank Push the PTO switch downward to the disen gaged position and engage the parking brake Start the engine and move one of the drive con trol levers from the fully outward neutral position The engine should stop running Repeat the pro cedure with the opposite control lever e Move both control levers fully outward the neu tral position and disengage the parking brake then lift upward from the operators seat The engine should stop With both control levers fully outward in the neu tral position and the parking brake engaged engage the PTO Lift upward from the operator s seat the engine should stop Start the tractor disengage the parking brake and move the control levers inward to the neutral operating position Engage the PTO and move both control lever slowly into the slow reverse position the PTO should disengage and the mower deck should stop until one or both of the control levers are moved to the neutral or for ward position SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT To adjust the position of the seat move and hold the seat adjustment lever toward the left Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position then release the adjustment lever Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor See Figure 20 Seat Adjustment Lever Figure 20 ADJUSTING RH amp LH DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS The RH and LH dri
8. s seat of the tractor Do not use an assistant or engage deck in the presence of any bystanders e Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected to a water supply e Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not objectionable to you Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and stop the engine e Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle See Figure 35 Nozzle Pull Lock Adapter EN Collar Back Adapter 2 Lock Collar Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 35 Turn on the water supply From the tractor operator s seat start the engine and engage the PTO Allow to run as needed Disengage the PTO and stop the engine Turn off the water supply Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from the nozzle e Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the nozzle at the other end of the deck Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys and V belt Clean more often when mowing tall dry grass Mower Blade Care WARNING Before performing any main A tenance place the PTO switch in the OFF position engage the parking brake lever
9. the fuel system Prior to putting the tractor in storage monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank empty Run the engine until it begins to stall Use the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted Referring to the engine manual drain the fuel from the carburetor bowl 3 Clean the engine and thoroughly 4 Fully charge the battery then disconnect the neg ative cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge Recharge the battery periodically when in storage NOTE Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods of sub freezing temperatures Store in a cool dry location where temperatures are above freezing the entire tractor 5 Lubricate all lubrication points NOTE We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your tractor They may cause damage to electrical components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE e Check the engine oil Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure e If drained before storing fill the fuel tank with clean fresh gasoline Add clean fresh fuel e Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to ensure engine is operating properly Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the tractor systems are functioning pro
10. winter storage lubricate the spindle assemblies with a No 2 multipur pose lithium grease The lube fittings are located in the spindle housing and can be accessed from underneath the deck REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT Remove the deck from beneath the tractor refer to Deck Removal on page 28 Remove the hex tapping screws securing the belt covers to the deck and remove the belt from the spindle pulleys Refer to Figure 37 e Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown in Figure 37 and reinstall the belt covers Route the belt rearward between the two idler pulleys and reinstall the deck following the instructions in Deck Installation on page 29 V Belt Belt Cover Belt Cover W a 9 Ts Idler Pulley Idler Pulley Figure 37 33 34 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STAT EMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2007 lawn mower In California new lawn mower must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower Yo
11. 0 180 Min 12 0 25 280 Min BATTERY MAINTENANCE The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at the factory However even a maintenance free battery requires some maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle e Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery terminal sealer or coat the terminals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly to protect against corrosion e Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosion Avoid tipping Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte when tipped BATTERY STORAGE When storing the tractor for extended periods disconnect the negative battery cable It is not necessary to remove the battery All batteries discharge during storage Keep the exterior of the battery clean especially the top A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly The battery must be stored with a full charge A discharged battery can freeze sooner than a charged battery A fully charged battery will store longer in cold temperatures than hot e Recharge the battery before returning to service Although the tractor may start the engine charging system may not fully recharge the battery SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM A fuse is installed to protect the tractor s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amper age Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement If the electrical system does not func tion check for a bl
12. 558 7220 866 840 6483 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from where it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below 1 Visit troybilt com Click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page 2 reach the Customer Support Line please call 1 866 840 6483 1 330 558 7220 3 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual for more information 5 Stuff Login Help Products amp Services Search Text optional Search Tips Products Search Search by Powered by Similar Phrases RightNow SLOPE GAUGE Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference a qissod ssed JO y 12 pue y JO y SSQDe ssed jsulJ 99 dn ugy s do s Jo 908 BY 50106 S107081 UIN 0192 17 Aun ui snoues ul dijs pino5 urezurew SI adojs yons uo
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14. FT CONSOLE SAFETY GRAPHIC SAFETY DECALS LABELS L AY AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS REMOVE OBJECTS THAT BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF ti USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 MOW ACROSS NOT UP AND DOWN AVOID SUDDEN TURNS USE LOW SPEED READ OPERATOR S MANUAL KEEP SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING SAFETY GRAPHIC LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK INFORMATION GRAPHIC BELT ROUTING LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK RECORDING MODEL SERIAL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate under the seat of the tractor and copy the information in the space provided below A sample model plate is also given below This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer s web site and or help from the Customer Sup port Department or an authorized service dealer Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here TROY BILT LLC OTROY BILT P box na www troybilt com CLEVELAND 44136 330
15. Fixed Idler e lla Pulley Idler Bracket Figure 29 From beneath the rear of the tractor slide the belt off of the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine 28 Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley A Using the deck lift handle raise the deck to the upper position that allows for the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine Sitting behind the tractor facing forward reach beneath the tractor to grasp the belt at the front of the PTO pulley WARNING Use caution to prevent pinching your fingers when rolling the belt off the PTO pulley Pull the left side of the belt rearward and down ward while manually turning the PTO pulley to the right until the belt rides out onto the edge of the lower sheave of the pulley NOTE f pulling the right side of the belt turn the pulley to the left While still holding the belt downward continue turning the PTO pulley until the belt is rolled off the pulley Refer to Figure 31 Lower the deck to the ground using the deck lift handle Locate the LH and RH deck support pins on each side of the deck Pull the deck support pins outward and lock in the disengaged position to release the deck from the tractors LH and RH deck lift arms See Figure 30 Deck Lift Arm Rear Deck Hanger Bracket Rear Hanger Bracket Slot Figure 30 Raise t
16. OTE f the control lever is too tight to move slightly loosen the hex insert flange lock nut and shoulder screw at the bottom of the control lever e Tighten the flange lock nut to fix the control lever in the adjusted position e Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other control lever into the same position Adjust so that both levers are even with each other when in the neutral position SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine maintenance procedures and schedules can be found in the engine manual that is at the end of this manual Follow those schedules for performing engine maintenance Using the Engine Oil Drain Valve Locate the oil drain hose on the left side of the engine Refer to Figure 22 e Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an appropriate oil collection container large enough to collect the used oil approx 1 8 qts 1 7 liters Oil Filter Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Square Hd gt ye Hose Plug Figure 22 Oil Drain Hose While holding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil collection container unscrew the square head hose plug from the end of the hose See Figure 22 Drain the engine oil into the collection container After draining the oil wipe any residual oil from the oil drain hose Thread the square head plug into the drain hose fitting and fully tighten the plug Refill the engine through the oil fill tube following the instructions in the engine m
17. OTROY BILT OPERATOR S MANUAL ZERO TURN TRACTOR Model Number RZT 50 w 50 Mower Deck 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 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 BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 769 02165D 1 07 TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION a 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES a 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Qasi umasa ura 7 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION 9 CUSTOMER SUPPORT geneous atti 9 SLOPE Rais aaa deat tet sia 10 SECTION 1 CONTROLS AND
18. Periodically check the functions of the interlock sys tem for proper operation WARNING For personal safety the A operator must be sitting in the tractor seat when starting the engine e Move the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position Refer to Figure 10 Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat e Engage the parking brake Refer to Figure 10 e certain the PTO switch is the disen gaged down position See Figure 10 LH Control Lever Out in Neutral RH Control Lever Out in Neutral Parking Brake Engaged 7 Pull Choke Throttle Control to MID position PTO Switch in Down Disengaged Position Figure 10 Pull the choke control knob upward to the full choke position NOTE f the engine is warmed up it may not be necessary to choke the engine Move the throttle control to midway between its SLOW and FAST positions Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position and release it as soon as the engine starts however do not crank the engine continu ously for more than 10 seconds at a time If the engine does not start within this time turn the key to OFF and wait a minute to allow the engine s starter motor to cool Try again after waiting If after a few attempts the engine fails to start do not keep trying to start it with the choke closed as this will cause flooding and make starti
19. Replace the fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion d Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and oth er sources of ignition e Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will accumulate in the area f Never store the fuel container or machine inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water heater space heater or furnace Never run a machine inside a closed area To reduce fire hazard keep the machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow the machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at fre quent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blades for damage e g excessive wear bent cracked Replace with blades which meet original equipment specifications Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Use all guards as instructed in this manual A 10 11 12 13 14 15 After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoro
20. age when one or both control levers are moved to the neutral or forward position the USING THE MOWER DECK WARNING Make certain the area to be A mowed is free of debris sticks stones wire or other objects that can be thrown by the rotating blades IMPORTANT Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass Premature wear and possible failure of the V belt and PTO clutch will result Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy area before engaging the mower deck Mow across slopes not up and down If mowing a slope start at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are made uphill On the first pass pick a point on the opposite side of the area to be mowed e Engage the PTO clutch using the PTO switch and move the throttle control to the fast position Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using the lift handle e Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH drive control levers forward to the tractor forward and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point NOTE The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the mower cut Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut quality Control the ground speed with the control levers When approaching the other end of the strip slow down or stop before turning A U turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn is required Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3 inch
21. anual at the end of this manual HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated hydrostatic pumps motors and transaxles that are sealed and do not require regular maintenance All service work on the hydrostatic transmissions should be performed by your authorized Troy Bilt Service Dealer 23 GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION A WARNING Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the skin rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water If there is any further discomfort seek prompt medical attention e If acid spills on clothing first dilute it with clean water then neutralize with a solution of ammonia water or baking soda water NEVER connect or disconnect battery charger clips to the battery while the charger is turned on as it can cause sparks Keep all sources of ignition cigarettes matches lighters away from the battery The gas gener ated during charging can be combustible As a further precaution only charge the battery in a well ventilated area Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when working near batteries WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid A and may emit explosive gases Use extreme caution when handling batteries Keep batteries out of the reach of children BATTERY REMOVAL WARNING Battery posts terminals and A related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handl
22. ard through the lift arms to secure the arms in the rear hanger bracket slots 8 Make certain the V belt is in the spindle pulleys on the deck then route the belt rearward beneath the tractor frame and above the two transmission tubes 9 Install the V belt onto the PTO pulley using one of the following two methods WARNING The muffler at the rear of the A tractor may be extremely hot and could cause serious burns Use extreme caution when near the muffler Allow the muffler to fully cool before installing the belt Using the idler pulley to tension the belt e Using the deck lift handle raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine Install the belt in the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine e Route the backside of the belt around the fixed idler pulley of the deck Refer to Figure 29 29 Working from the middle of the tractor pivot the idler bracket movable pulley rearward against the spring tension and slide the backside of the belt onto the movable idler pulley Refer to Figure 29 Rolling the belt into the PTO pulley e Using the deck lift handle raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine Make certain the belt is in the spindle pulleys of the deck and th
23. at the backside of the belt is against both the fixed and movable idler pulleys Refer to Figure 29 e Sitting behind the tractor facing forward make certain the belt is not twisted then reach beneath the tractor to grasp the belt and pull it toward the PTO pulley WARNING Use caution to prevent A pinching your fingers when rolling the belt onto the PTO pulley Pull the right side of the belt rearward and place the narrow V side of the belt into the PTO pul ley See Figure 31 e While holding the belt and pulley together rotate the pulley to the left See Figure 31 Continue holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley PTO Pulley PTO Belt gt Rotate 7 Pulley Transmission Tube Figure 31 LEVELING THE MOWER DECK When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be level side to side and the front of the deck should be approximately 1 4 inch lower than the rear of deck Side to Side Leveling If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly a side to side adjustment can be performed Adjust if necessary as follows With the tractor parked on a firm level surface place the deck lift handle in the top notch highest position and rotate both outer blades so that they are perpendicular to the tractor frame Lower the deck to the middle height position Measure the distance from the outside left blade tip to the ground a
24. ate with the control handle in the fast position full throttle when the tractor is driven and the mower deck is engaged Pull the throttle control handle rearward to de crease the engine speed N Choke Control The choke knob controls the position of the engine choke Pull the knob out to choke the engine push the knob in to open the choke O Parking Brake Engagement Lever The parking brake engagement lever is located on the front left of the seat box frame and is used to engage the parking brake Pull the lever fully upward and to the left and lower into the J slot to engage the parking brake Pull the lever up out of the J slot and to the right then lower completely to disengage the parking brake IMPORTANT f the LH and RH drive control levers are not fully opened out in the neutral position when engaging the parking brake the engine will stop The parking brake must be placed in the engaged position when starting the tractor engine 14 Rear Bumper Not Shown This tractor is equipped with a removable rear bumper The rear bumper provides protection during turns to the rear of the tractor frame and to any engine components that may be near the rear tractor frame The rear bumper must be removed from the tractor when installing a Rear Bagger Kit Or you may want to remove the bumper to reduce the over all length of the tractor To Remove the rear bumper proceed as follows From the insid
25. ce And Working Remove Objects That Could Be Thrown The Blad Do Not Operate Unit Where It Could Slip Or Tip Know Location And Function Of All Controls Be Sure Blades And Engine Are Stopped Before Placing Hands Or Feet Near Blades Before Leaving Operator Position Disengage Blades Place In Neutral Engage Parking Brake Shut Off And Remove Key When Using The Optional Grass Bagging Attachment The Front Counter Weight Included With Bagger Must Be Installed A WARNING Do not add fuel while the engine is hot or running Stop engine disconnect spark plug before adjusting or servicing Before leaving operator s position DISENGAGE IMPLEMENT DRIVE Place speed controls in neutral and set parking brake Wait for all movement to stop Do not allow operation by untrained personnel GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING LOCATED IN CENTER OF SEAT BOX FRAME DECK HEIGHT INDICATOR PARK BRAKE INDICATOR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE IF DAMAGED REPLACE IMMEDIATELY DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY HANDS AND FEET SAFETY GRAPHIC SLOW KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS CHUTE DEFLECTOR OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE THROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING INDICATOR LOCATED ON MOWER DECK LE
26. d lake or other body of water Observe Environ mental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil fuel coolant brake fluid fil ters batteries tires and other harmful waste We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit They may cause damage to electrical components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability WARNING YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine SAFETY DECALS LABELS Keep product safety graphics clean Replace any safety graphic that is damaged destroyed missing painted over or can no longer be read Replacement safety graphics are available through your authorized Troy Bilt dealer GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED ON LEFT CONSOLE GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ASIDE OPERATOR S SEAT LOCATED ON RIGHT CONSOLE ASIDE OPERATOR S SEAT A WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read The Operator s Manual Go Across Slopes Not Up And Down If Machine Stops Going Uphill Stop Blade And Back Down Slowly Avoid Sudden Turns Do Not Mow When Children Or Others Are Around Never Carry Children Even With Blades Look Down And Behind Before And While Backing Keep Safety Devices Guards Shields Switches Etc In Pla
27. d rear tires Refill tires if necessary Perform the first three steps in the previous sub section Tractor Creeping to verify that the tractor is not creeping If creeping adjust following the instructions in that sub section Recheck the tracking after making any adjust ments to the transmission control rods If uneven tracking persists note which direction the tractor is tracking If the tractor tracks to the right adjust the control lever stop bolt on the left side If the tractor tracks to the left adjust the control lever stop bolt on the right side Locate the applicable stop bolt on the left or right console See Figure 27 Console Figure 27 Loosen the jam nut on the stop bolt then turn the stop bolt counterclockwise to make it longer Recheck the tracking and fine tune the adjust ment as necessary NOTE f the stop bolt is adjusted too far the tracking problem will change sides Make fine tuning adjustments by shortening the same bolt Tighten the jam nut against the console and repo sition the control lever if necessary 26 TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and causes the drive transmissions to slip the drive belt must be replaced To replace the drive belt proceed as follows Remove the deck drive belt from the PTO clutch on the bottom of the engine following the instruc tions in Deck Removal SECTION 5 MOWER DECK From beneath th
28. e when the ignition switch is in the ON position but should turn off when the engine is started PTO Engaged Indicator Refer to Figure 7 e This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is pulled upward in the ENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to the START position Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the START position If necessary move the PTO switch to the DISENGAGED position Parking Brake Engaged Indicator Refer to Figure 7 This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to the START position Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the START position If neces sary move the parking brake to the ENGAGED position This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the START position and the RH and or LH drive control levers are in a posi tion other than the fully out in neutral position Move the control levers fully outward M Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the LH console to the left of the operators seat When set a given position a uniform engine speed will be maintained This symbol indicates the fast position This symbol indicates the slow position Figure 8 e Push the throttle control handle forward to in crease the engine speed The tractor is designed to oper
29. e rear of the tractor insert a 3 8 inch drive ratchet into the square hole of the drive idler bracket See Figure 28 Transmission Drive Pulley Idler Pulley E a Se r e r ROPA oJ Square kee oJ Drive Belt Idler Bracket K Engine Pulley Idler Brkt Pulley Spring Figure 28 Using the ratchet for leverage pivot the idler bracket and idler pulley away from the backside of the belt then lift the belt off and above the engine pulley and off the idler pulley With the belt loose lift the belt off up and over the two transmission drive pulleys Remove the belt from the engine and idler pulleys Loop the new belt and slide over and onto the two transmission pulleys Route the belt above the idler bracket back to the engine drive pulley Lift the belt over the PTO pul ley and above the engine drive pulley Using the ratchet for leverage pivot the idler bracket and idler pulley against the spring ten sion then slip the belt down into the engine drive pulley and onto the idler pulley Release the idler bracket so that the idler pulley tightens against the back side of the belt and ten sions the drive belt Reinstall the deck drive belt TRACTOR STORAGE If your tractor is not going to be ope
30. e should be approximately 1 4 inch less than the rear If it is not proceed to the next step From the front of the tractor loosen the outer nuts on the deck front hanger rod and turn them away from the inner nuts See Figure 33 Outer Hex Nut Front Hanger Rod Bracket Front Hanger Rod Figure 33 If the front of the deck was too low turn the inner hex nuts clockwise against the hanger bracket to shorten the front hanger rod and raise the front of the deck See Figure 33 Ifthe front of the deck was too high turn the hex nuts counterclockwise to lengthen the front hanger rod and lower the front of the deck IMPORTANT The deck front hanger rod should be at the front of the slots of the front deck bracket If one side of the rod is not at the front of its slot turn the inner hex nut on that side until rod just touches the front of the slot Then re measure and re adjust the front hanger rod as necessary When the correct pitch of the deck is acquired secure the inner hex nuts with a wrench and tighten the outer hex nuts against the inner hex nuts to lock them in the adjusted position ADJUSTING THE GAUGE WHEELS The cutting height of the mower deck can be set in any of six height settings using the deck lift handle of the tractor The deck heights range from 1 1 2 inches to 4 inches The deck gauge wheel position should be approximately 1 4 to 1 2 inch above the ground when the deck is set in the d
31. e sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes A im cHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and watchful care of an adult other than the operator 2 alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area 3 Before and when backing up look behind and down for small children 4 Never carry children even with the blades off They may fall off and be seriously injured or may interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine Children 14 years and over should only operate the machine under close parental supervision and proper instruction Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard Remove the key when the machine is left unattended to prevent unauthorized operation IV SERVICE Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive a Use only an approved container b Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the en gine running Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling c
32. e surface of the tractor frame just rearward of the rear tire on one side of the tractor pull the internal cotter pin from the clevis pin See Figure 9 Remove the interna cotter pin from the clevis pin on the other side of the tractor Rear Bumper Withdraw Clevis Pin Remove Internal Cotter Pin Figure 9 While supporting the rear bumper withdraw the clevis pin from both sides of the bumper Pull the rear bumper rearward off of the tractor frame SECTION 2 OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY RECEIVE INSTRUCTION Read the operator s manual Learn to operate this machine SAFELY Don t risk INJURY or DEATH Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this tractor Familiarize yourself with the operations of all the instruments and controls Before starting the engine or beginning operation be familiar with the controls The operator should in the operators seat The PTO switch must be in the disengaged position the parking brake engaged and the RH and LH drive control levers moved fully outward in the neutral position Keep all shields in place Keep away from moving parts NO RIDERS Keep all people and pets a safe distance away Look behind and down to both sides of the tractor before and while backing up DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people Avoid slopes where possible Never operate on slopes greater than 15 Slopes with a greater incline present dangerous operating co
33. e tractor will not drive or you wish to move the tractor the two hydrostatic transmis sions are equipped with a bypass rod that will allow you to manually move the tractor short distances WARNING Do not tow the tractor even A with the bypass rod engaged Serious transmission damage will result from doing so From just in front of the two rear tires locate the transmission bypass rods See Figure 25 RH Transmission Bypass Rod Pull out Bypass Rod Then Lower Keyhole Slot Figure 25 Pull one rod toward the front of the tractor until the flange on the rod is forward of the keyhole slot in the frame assembly Lower the bypass rod into the keyhole slot and release so the rod flange is against the front of the frame bracket e Repeat the above procedure to engage the other bypass rod After moving the tractor disengage both bypass rods Lift the rod and guide the flange of the rod back through the larger circular opening of the keyhole then release the rod 25 IMPORTANT The tractor will not drive with the bypass rods in the engage position TRACTOR CREEPING Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the tractor when the engine is running at high idle and the drive control levers are opened out in the neutral position If after operating the tractor for some time it begins to creep while in the neutral position adjust the transmission control rods as follows
34. e turn side drive control lever to the neutral position while moving the other control lever rearward IMPORTANT Making a pivot turn on grass will greatly increase the potential defacement of the turf Executing a Zero Turn WARNING When executing a zero turn A the tractor MUST STOPPED Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce your control of the tractor and will cause Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by moving the two drive control levers to neutral severe turf defacement to occur To turn clockwise slowly move the left control lever forward while simultaneously moving the right control lever rearward See Figure 18 CLOCKWISE ZERO TURN Figure 18 turn counterclockwise slowly move the right control lever forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever rearward See Figure 19 COUNTERCLOCKWISE ZERO TURN Figure 19 20 STOPPING THE TRACTOR Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to stop the motion of the tractor e Push the switch downward to disengaged position Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position If dismounting the tractor Move the drive control handles fully outward in the neutral position Engage the parking brake Move the throttle control lever between the half and full throttle positi
35. eet the expected demand for such parts 9 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc 10 Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim MTD Consumer Group Inc will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non exempted add on or modified part WARRANTED PARTS The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused neglected or improperly maintained and that such abuse neglect or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly Operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage The following emission warranty parts list are covered Fuel Line Fuel Line Clamps 35 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR OTROY BILT The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States
36. es e Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a previously cut strip To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf if possible change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45 for the next and each subsequent mowing A WARNING Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to the highest position before crossing 21 IMPORTANT When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface always Place the shift lever in neutral Engage the parking brake e Shut engine off and remove the key Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn browned by hot exhaust from your tractor s running engine CHECKING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK CIRCUITS Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly If a safety circuit is not working as designed contact you authorized Troy Bilt Service Dealer to have the tractor inspected DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning properly To check the safety circuits proceed as follows e Sitting in the tractor seat with both drive control levers opened fully outward disengage the parking brake and momentarily turn the ignition switch to the start position The engine should not crank e Engage the parking brake and pull the PTO switch upward to the engaged position Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the start
37. esired height setting WARNING Keep hands and feet away A from the discharge opening of the cutting deck NOTE The deck gauge wheels are an anti scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck Using the lift handle set the deck in the desired height setting then check the gauge wheel and if necessary adjust as follows With the deck set at the desired height visually check the distance between the gauge wheels and the ground If the gauge wheels are near or touching the ground they should be raised If the gauge wheels are more than 1 2 above the ground they should be lowered Remove the lock nut securing one of the gauge wheel shoulder screws to the deck Remove the gauge wheel and shoulder screw See Figure 34 e Insert the shoulder screw into the one of four index holes in the front gauge wheel bracket that will give the gauge wheel a 1 4 to 1 2 inch clearance with the ground e Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel and adjust the other gauge wheels into the respective index holes on the other gauge wheel brackets on the deck ik crew Gauge 6 Wheel Rear Gauge Wheel OL Wheel Wheel Bracket SS a He v Adjustment Gauge Lock Wheel Nut Shoulder Bracket Figure 34 31 DECK MAINTENANCE Using the Deck Wash System WARNING When using the deck wash A system never engage the deck from any position other than the operator
38. he deck lift arms out of the rear hanger bracket slots by raising the deck lift handle on the tractor to its highest position Slide the deck forward so that the deck front hanger rod can be lifted out of the two slots of the front deck bracket After lifting the front hanger rod out of the slots slide the deck rearward so that the rod can no longer engage the slots 8 Using to prevent the front hanger from falling back into the deck bracket slots carefully slide the cutting deck from the right side out from underneath the tractor DECK INSTALLATION To install the mower deck proceed as follows 1 While holding up the deck front hanger rod carefully slide the deck underneath the right side of the tractor 2 While still holding the front hanger rod slide the deck forward until the front hanger rod can be lowered into the slots at the front of the deck 3 Lower the front hanger rod into the slots of the front deck bracket then slide the deck rearward 4 Maneuver the deck so that the slots in the two rear deck hanger brackets approximately align with the deck lift arms of the tractor Refer to Figure 30 5 Use the tractor deck lift handle to lower the deck lift arms into the slots of the rear deck hanger brackets 6 Pull the deck support pins outward and maneuver the deck as necessary to align the holes in the deck lift arm with the pins Refer to Figure 30 7 When aligned push each pin fully inw
39. he holes in the pivot bracket Refer to Figure 2 Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw From the outside insert the hex screw w washer through the control lever slot and the hole of the pivot bracket Secure with the flange lock nut See Figure 2 Flange Lock Nut Control Lever 5 Lift control lever upward WN Flat Washer ex Screw _ OS 2 x Slotted w aa Hole N Figure 2 Pivot Bracket Note the relative position of the control lever to the pivot bracket then repeat the previous steps to reposition the other control lever in approximately the same position e Refer to Adjusting the Drive Control Levers in Section 3 for instructions on final adjustment of the levers POSITION THE REAR BUMPER For shipping purposes the rear bumper is rotated up ward from its normal position To reposition the rear bumper refer to Figure 3 and proceed as follows e From inside the tractor frame just behind the rear tires remove the internal cotter pins from the clevis pins securing the bumper to each side of the frame While supporting the rear bumper cut the cable tie fastening the bumper to the engine lift bracket and remove the clevis pins from each side Remove the bumper and reposition to align the notch at each end of the bumper with the spacer on each side of the frame Slide the bumper notches onto the spacers Clevis Pin Internal Cotter Pin Fig
40. hile the engine is running if the operator must dismount to do so 18 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Never operate a unit in bare feet sandals or sneakers 19 Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under power lines wires bridges or low hanging tree branches before entering or leaving buildings or in any other situation where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit which could result in serious injury 20 Disengage all attachment clutches set the parking brake in the on position and put the lap bars to the neutral or out position before attempting to start the engine 21 Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10 Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall dry grass e g pasture or piles of dry leaves Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard 22 Use only accessories approved for this machine by Troy Bilt Read understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory A ll SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it For your safety use the s
41. ine starts 12 NOTE To prevent accidental starting and or battery discharge remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use E Power Take Off PTO Switch The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the right of the operator s seat T Gar mE Figure 6 The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine crankshaft Pull the switch knob upward to engage the PTO clutch or push the knob downward to disengage the clutch The PTO switch must be in the disengaged position when starting the engine F Transmission Bypass Rods Not Shown The transmission bypass rods one for each the RH and LH transmission are located beneath the frame platform just inside each rear wheel When engaged the two rods open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions which allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand Refer to SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE for instructions on using the bypass feature A G Cup Holder The cup holder is located toward the rear of the RH console to the right of the operator s seat WARNING Never tow your tractor Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions H Storage Tray The storage tray is located at the rear of the RH console J Seat Adjustment Lever Not Seen The seat adjustment lever is located below the front left of the seat The lever allows for
42. ing The battery is located on the right rear of the tractor beneath the seat box frame To remove the battery Remove the two hex tapping screws from the bat tery holddown bracket and remove the bracket Use care to avoid losing the trim strip from the bottom of the bracket See Figure 23 Battery Holddown J Bracket Z Tapp Screw Figure 23 Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut ing the black negative battery lead to the negative battery post marked NEG Move the cable away from the negative battery post e Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur ing the red positive battery lead to the positive battery post marked POS Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the reverse order WARNING Always connect the positive A lead to the battery before connecting the negative lead This will prevent sparking or possible injury from an electrical short caused by contacting the tractor body with tools being used to connect the cables CHARGING THE BATTERY Test and if necessary recharge the battery after the tractor has been stored for a period of time A voltmeter or load tester should read 12 6 volts DC or higher across the battery terminals Charge the battery with a 12 volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps Voltmeter State of Charging Reading Charge Time 12 7 100 Full Charge 12 4 75 90 Min 12 2 5
43. ing deck Holding the chute deflector fully upward remove the shipping by grasping it and rotating it clockwise Lower the chute deflector Chute Deflector A WARNING The engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 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 Inthe 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 to federal lands A spark arrester muffler is available at your nearest engine authorized service center IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES A A DANGER 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 YOUR UNIT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL A HEED ITS WARNING Your lawn m
44. ing the control levers takes some practice We strongly recommend that you locate a reason ably large level and open practice area where there are no obstructions pedestrians or animals You should practice operating the tractor for a minimum of 30 minutes Carefully move or have moved the tractor to the practice area When performing the practice session the PTO should not be engaged While practicing operate the tractor at approximately 1 2 3 4 throttle and at less than full speed in both forward and reverse Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using the instructions in the following section Driving the Trac tor Practice until you are confident that you can safely operate the tractor 17 DRIVING THE TRACTOR WARNING Avoid sudden starts exces A sive speed and sudden stops WARNING Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO moving drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position and engaging the parking brake If leaving the tractor unattended turn the ignition key off and remove key e Adjust the operators seat to the most comfortable position that allows you to operate the controls See seat adjustment in the ADJUSTMENTS section Release the parking brake e Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the neutral position See Figure 11 Control Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral Figure 11 NOTE f the control levers are not e
45. its possessions and territories Troy Bilt warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years commencing on the date of original purchase and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part accessory or attachment not approved by Troy Bilt for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Normal wear parts include but are not limited to items such as batteries belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates auger spiral rubber and tires HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area check your Yellow Pages or contact Troy Bilt LLC at P O Box 361131 Cle
46. lope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result DO Mow across slopes not up and down Remove obstacles such as rocks limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low enough speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for coun terweights with attachments to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach ments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Rapid acceleration or deceleration could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over back wards which could cause serious injury Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary if mowing slopes turn slowly and gradually uphill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could caus
47. nd the distance from the outside right blade tip to the ground The measurements should be equal If they re not proceed to the next step e Comparing the two measurements determine whether the left side of the deck must be raised or lowered Loosen but do not remove the hex cap screw the left deck hanger bracket Refer to Figure 32 Level the deck by using a wrench to turn the adjustment gear found immediately behind the hex cap screw just loosened clockwise to raise the left side of the deck or counterclockwise to lower the left side of the deck See Figure 32 Raise LT Side of Deck Adjustment Gear Figure 32 The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements taken earlier are equal e Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment 15 achieved Front to Back Leveling The front of the deck should be approximately 1 4 inch lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if neces sary as follows 30 With the deck raised off of the ground rotate the outer blades so that they are parallel to the frame of the tractor e If the side to side leveling was done correctly measuring just the right blade should be acceptable to attain the correct back to front pitch of the deck Measure the distance from the front tip of the blade to the ground and the distance from the rear tip to the ground The front distanc
48. nditions Tractors can be rolled over Before leaving the operator s seat Shut off the PTO move the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position engage the parking brake shut off the engine and remove the ignition key Wait for all movement to stop before servicing or cleaning Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting and stopping Keep a firm grip on the control levers do not allow the levers to return to neutral on their own Be careful when operating near roadways Stop the tractor motion and wait for vehicles to pass before operating along the road Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck removed Removal of the deck will change the balance of the tractor and could contribute to a tractor rollover Avoid operation on traction surfaces that are unstable use extreme caution if the surface is slippery Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turn maneuver Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over combustible materials such as dry grass leaves debris etc Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine is hot Allow the engine several minutes to cool before refueling Tighten the fuel cap securely 15 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Before you operate the tractor study this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the opera tions of all the instruments and cont
49. ng more difficult As the engine warms up gradually push the choke knob downward to open the choke Do not use the choke to enrich the fuel mixture except as necessary to start the engine Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid throttle before putting the engine under load Observe the hour meter indicator panel If the battery indicator light or oil pressure light come on immediately stop the engine Have the tractor inspected by your authorized Troy Bilt Service Dealer dealer COLD WEATHER STARTING When starting the engine at temperatures near or below freezing ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in the engine and the battery is fully charged Start the engine as follows sure the battery is in good condition A warm battery has much more starting capacity than a cold battery Use fresh winter grade fuel Winter grade gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting Do not use gasoline left over from summer Follow the previous instruction for STARTING THE ENGINE USING JUMPER CABLES TO START ENGINE WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid A and produce explosive gasses Make certain the area is well ventilated wear gloves and eye protection and avoid sparks or flames near the battery If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the engine recharge the battery If a battery charger is unavailable and the tractor must be started the aid of a booster batte
50. notch B Deck Lift Handle The deck lift handle is located on the front right of the seat box frame and is used to raise and lower the mower deck Pull the handle to the left out of the index notch and push downward to lower the deck or pull upward to raise the deck When the desired height is attained move the lift handle to the right until fully in the index notch RH and LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH control levers are located on each side of the operator s seat These hinged levers pivot outward to open space to permit the operator to either sit in the tractor seat or to dismount the tractor The levers must be fully opened out and in the neutral position to start the tractor engine Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmis sion Consequently these levers control all of the movements of the tractor Driving and steering utiliz ing these control levers is quite different from conventional tractors and will take some practice to master Refer to SECTION 2 OPERATION for instructions on using the control levers D Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the RH console to the right of the operator s seat The ignition switch has three positions as follow a OFF Sr On Figure 5 OFF The engine and electrical system is turned off ON The tractor electrical system is energized START The starter motor will turn over the engine Release the key immediately when the eng
51. o the accumulated hours The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil The LCD will alternately flash CHG OIL and the recorded hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded operation The maintenance interval lasts for two hours from 50 52 100 102 150 152 etc The LCD will flash as described for five minutes every time the tractors engine is started during this maintenance interval Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine manual 13 Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator Refer to Figure 7 e lluminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the ignition switch it turned to the ON position e lluminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11 5 0 5 1 0 volts The battery voltage is also displayed on the hour meter If this indicator and display come on during operation check the battery and charging system for possi ble causes and or contact your authorized Troy Bilt Service Dealer Oil Pressure Indicator Refer to Figure 7 This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure If the indicator comes on while the engine is running stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes Do not run the engine while this indicator is illuminated Contact your authorized Troy Bilt Service Dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected NOTE The oil pressure indicator may illuminat
52. ons Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key from the switch DRIVING ON SLOPES Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 10 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate on inclines A with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury Always drive across slopes never up and down Control the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the control lever on the downhill side of the tractor with the uphill control lever remaining essentially in a fixed position Avoid turning downhill if possible Start at the bottom of a slope and work upward Always slow down before turning Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill OPERATING THE PTO Operate the PTO clutch as follows e Move the throttle control lever to approximately the mid throttle position Pull the PTO switch upward to the ENGAGED position Advance the throttle lever to the operating speed full engine speed The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times If the operator should leave the seat without turning off the power take off switch the tractor s engine will shut off The PTO clutch cannot be operated when the tractor is driving in the reverse direction The PTO will disengage when both drive control levers are moved to the reverse position and will re eng
53. or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor IMPORTANT Always maintain your grasp on the drive control levers Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward WARNING When reversing the direction A of travel we recommend performing gradual U turns where possible Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement and could affect control of the tractor ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns e To turn the tractor while driving forward move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is rearward of the other The tractor will turn in the direction of the rearward control lever 18 To turn to the left move the left drive control lever rearward of the right lever See Figure 13 FORWARD LEFT TURN Figure 13 To turn to the right move the right drive control lever rearward of the left lever See Figure 14 FORWARD RIGHT TURN Figure 14 The greater the fore to aft distance between the two levers the sharper the tractor will turn To execute a pivot turn move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position while moving the other control lever forward IMPORTANT Making a pivot turn on grass will greatly increase the potential for deface ment of the turf Driving the Tractor In Reverse WARNING Always look behind and A down on bo
54. overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by 10 Never leave a running machine unattended the mower in any direction and cause injury to Always turn off the blades place the transmission you or a bystander To help avoid a thrown in neutral set the parking brake stop the engine objects injury keep children animals bystanders and remove key before dismounting and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while 11 Turn off blades when not mowing itis in operation Always wear safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles during operation or 12 Stop the engine and wait until the blades come to while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects Stop the blades when crossing gravel drives walks or roads a complete stop before a removing the grass catcher or unclogging chute b making any repairs adjusting or removing any grass or debris 13 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light 14 Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 15 Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways 16 Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck This unit should not be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under power because the unit could tip over causing serious personal injury The unit must be pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload properly 17 Never make a cutting height adjustment w
55. ower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in injury This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet or throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death A GENERAL OPERATION 5 Be sure the area is clear of other people before ing St hine if ters th 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the mowing step machineitsngone The area manual and on the machine before starting Keep Never carry passengers this manual in a safe place for future and regular 7 Disengage the blades before shifting into reverse reference and backing up Always look down and behind 2 Only allow responsible individuals familiar with before and while backing the instructions to operate the machine Know the 8 Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge controls and how to stop the machine quickly direction and do not point it at anyone Do not 3 Do not put hands or feet under the cutting deck or operate the mower without either the entire grass near rotating parts catcher or the chute guard in place 4 Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys 9 Slow machine wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by ETA OPE TATON ANG EXCESSIVE the blades A small object may have been speed
56. own fuse See Figure 24 If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses have the tractor s electrical system checked by your authorized Troy Bilt Service Dealer 12 GOOD BAD Figure 24 Relays and Switches There are several safety switches in the electrical system If a function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly have the electrical system checked by your authorized Troy Bilt Service Dealer LUBRICATION e Using a pressure lubricating gun lubricate the front castor axles and pivot axle with a No 2 multi purpose grease after every 10 hours of service Refer to the MOWER DECK section later in this manual for deck lubrication procedures Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with a quality lubricating oil TIRE MAINTENANCE Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of operation or weekly Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressures Improper inflation will shorten the service life of a tire See the tire side wall for proper inflation pressures Observe the following guidelines Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under inflated Have a qualified tire mechanic inspect and service the tire USING THE TRANSMISSION BYPASS RODS If for any reason th
57. perly SECTION 5 MOWER DECK This section contains removal installation adjust ment and maintenance information for the 50 inch mower deck Instructions for installation and removal of the optional mulching plug are located at the end of this section DECK REMOVAL Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows 1 Move the tractor to a level surface disengage the PTO stop the engine and set the parking brake 2 Move the deck gauge wheels to their highest setting lowest deck setting 3 Remove the V belt from the PTO pulley located A on the bottom of the engine using one of the following two methods WARNING The muffler at the rear of the tractor may be extremely hot and could cause serious burns Use extreme caution when near the muffler Allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the belt from the PTO pulley Releasing belt tension with the idler pulley Using the deck lift handle raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine Working from the middle of the tractor pivot the idler bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from the backside of the V belt just far enough to lift the belt up and over the idler pulley See Figure 29 V Belt Pull Idler Pulley Rearward R O wy Z Movable Idler Pulley
58. r If the interlock system should ever malfunction do not operate the tractor Contact your authorized Troy Bilt Service Dealer The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are moved fully outward in the neutral position the parking brake is engaged and the PTO is disengaged To avoid sudden movement when disengaging the parking brake the safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the RH and or LH drive control levers are moved to a position other than the fully out in neutral position when the parking brake is engaged The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO engaged regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged NOTE The PTO switch must be moved to the OFF position to restart the engine The safety interlock system will shut off the PTO and the mower blades will stop if both drive con trol levers are moved into the reverse position The PTO will re engage when one or both of the levers are moved back to the neutral or forward position STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING This unit is equipped with a A safety interlock system designed for the protection of the operator Do not oper ate the tractor if any part of the interlock system is malfunctioning
59. r replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period 3 Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Con sumer Group Inc according to subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no charge to the owner 5 Notwithstanding the provisions herein warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject engines or equipment 6 The lawn mower owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective emission related warranted part pro vided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station 7 MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part 8 Throughout the lawn mower warranty period stated above MTD Consumer Group Inc will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to m
60. rated for an extended period of time thirty days to approximately six months the tractor should be prepared for stor age Store the tractor in a dry and protected location If stored outside cover the tractor including the tires to protect it from the elements The procedures out lined below should be performed whenever the tractor is placed in storage 1 Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the engine manual packed with this manual WARNING Never store the tractor with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ven tilated enclosures where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc WARNING Fuel left in the fuel tank dete riorates and will cause serious starting problems A If storing the tractor for 30 days or more To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine s carburetor and causing possible malfunc tion of the engine the fuel system must be either completely emptied or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration Using a fuel stabilizer Read the product manufacturer s instructions and recommendations Add to clean fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity approximately 3 gallons of the fuel system N Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor 27 Emptying
61. ring the period of the warranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale Troy Bilt shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of safety features of the product shall void this warranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state IMPORTANT Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage Troy Bilt LLC P 0 B0X 361131 CL
62. rols It has been prepared to help you operate and maintain your tractor efficiently Familiarize yourself with the operations of all the instruments and controls This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline For best results fill the fuel tank with only clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher In countries using the Research method it should be 90 octane minimum Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves less combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful exhaust emissions Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must not be used where exhaust emissions are regulated NOTE Purchase gasoline in small quantities Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system Gasohol up to 10 ethyl alcohol 90 unleaded gasoline by volume is an approved fuel Other gasoline alcohol blends are not approved Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether MTBE and unleaded gasoline blends up to a maximum of 15 MTBE by volume are approved fuels Other gasoline ether blends are not approved Check the engine oil level Clean the air cleaner element if necessary See Engine Manual Check the tire inflation pressures Adjust the seat for operator s maximum comfort visibility and for maintaining complete control of the tractor SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operato
63. ry will be necessary Connect the booster battery as follows e Connect the end of one cable to the disabled tractor battery s positive terminal then connect the other end of that cable to the booster battery s positive terminal e Connect end of the other cable to the booster battery s negative terminal then connect the other end of that cable to the frame of the dis abled tractor as far from the battery as possible Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting instructions previously provided then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their connection e Have the tractor s electrical system checked and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting STOPPING THE ENGINE Place the PTO switch in the OFF position e Move the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position Engage the parking brake e Move the throttle control between the half and full trottle positions and turn the ignition key to the OFF position Remove the key from the ignition switch NOTE Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is left unattended PRACTICE OPERATION INITIAL USE Operating a zero turn tractor is not like operating a conventional type riding tractor Although and be cause a zero turn tractor is more maneuverable get ting used to operat
64. th sides of the tractor before backing up Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers rearward The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction See Figure 15 DRIVING REARWARD Neutral Position Figure 15 e As the control levers are pushed farther rearward the speed of the tractor will increase To slow the tractor move the controls lever forward to attain the desired speed or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor IMPORTANT Always maintain your grasp on the drive control levers Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral Turning While Driving Rearward turn the tractor while driving rearward move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other The tractor will turn in the direction of the forward control lever To turn to the left while traveling in reverse move the left drive control lever forward of the right lever See Figure 16 19 REARWARD LEFT TURN Figure 16 To turn to the right while traveling in reverse move the right drive control lever forward of the left lever See Figure 17 REARWARD RIGHT TURN Figure 17 The greater the fore to aft distance between the two levers the sharper the tractor will turn To execute a pivot turn move th
65. turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the switch When servicing the mower deck be careful not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades evenly so that the blades remain balanced and the same angle of sharpness is maintained If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharp ened many times or if any metal separation is present it is recommended that new blades be installed New blades are available at your authorized dealer The blades may be removed as follows Remove the deck from beneath the tractor refer to Deck Removal on page 28 then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside e Use a 15 16 inch wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the spindle assembly when loosening the hex nut securing the blade A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade Refer to Figure 36 When reinstalling the blades be sure they installed so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the top of the deck e Tighten the blade nuts to 70 90 ft Ibs Reinstall the deck refer to Deck Installation on page 29 Hex Nut Wood Block In Position Use 15 16 Wrench to Remove Nut Figure 36 DECK LUBRICATION After every 10 hours of operation and before putting the deck into
66. ughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For your safety protection frequently check the components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blades or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing blades Check the park brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Muffler engine and belt guards become hot during operation and can cause a burn Allow to cool down before touching Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Excessive engine speeds are dangerous Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology a Prior to disposal contact your local Environmental Protection Agency to determine the proper method for disposing of the waste Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion b Use proper containers when draining fluids Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them Properly dispose of the containers im mediately following the draining of fluids c DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground down a drain or into a stream pon
67. ur EECS may include parts such as the carburetor fuel injection system the ignition system catalytic converter fuel tanks fuel lines fuel caps valves canisters filters vapor hoses clamps connectors and other associated emission related components Where a warrantable condition exists MTD Consumer Group Inc will repair your lawn mower at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE This evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years If any evaporative emission related part on your equipment is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the lawn mower owner you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual MTD Consumer Group Inc recom mends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn mower but MTD Consumer Group Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts As the lawn mower owner you should however be aware that MTD Consumer Group Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn mower or a part has failed due to abuse neglect or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your lawn mower to MTD Consumer Group Inc s distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists The war ranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days
68. ure 3 Align the holes of the bumper with the holes in the tractor frame and re insert the clevis pins through the holes on both sides of the tractor Install the internal cotter pins into the clevis pins to secure CONNECT THE BATTERY WARNING Battery posts terminals and A related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery with the positive battery cable factory connected The negative cable must be connected NOTE Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF po sition before attaching the battery cable 1 Pull the protective cap if present off the negative terminal of the battery and remove the hex cap screw and nut from the free end of the negative bat tery cable 2 Connect the negative battery cable heavy black to negative terminal NEG of the battery using the hex cap screw and nut Slide the black terminal cover over the negative terminal of the battery LOWER THE DECK DISCHARGE CHUTE WARNING Never operate the mower deck A without the discharge chute installed and in the down position NOTE The discharge chute on the mower deck may be held up with a chute stop shipping brace or it may be held up by a cable tie If shipped with the shipping brace remove as described below If held with a cable tie cut the cable tie and lower the discharge chute Locate the shipping brace between the chute deflector and the cutt
69. ve control levers can be adjusted up or down and fore and aft for the comfort of the operator The drive control levers can be placed in either of two height positions and or can be moved forward or rearward within the range of the slot in each control lever mounting bracket To adjust the drive control lever height proceed as follows e Remove the flange lock nut flat washer and hex screw securing the lever to the pivot bracket While supporting the control lever to keep it from falling remove the hex insert flange lock nut and shoulder screw from the bottom of the control lever and pivot bracket Refer to Figure 21 e Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of holes in the pivot bracket and insert the 22 shoulder screw removed earlier Fasten with the hex insert flange lock nut and tighten until snug e Insert the hex screw w washer through the control lever slot and the pivot bracket Thread the flange lock nut onto the screw but do not tighten now If you are going to adjust the control levers forward or rearward proceed to the next step If not fully tighten the flange lock nut Pivot Bracket Control Lever Flat Washer Flange Lock Nut Figure 21 To adjust the drive control levers forward or rearward proceed as follows If not already loose loosen the flange lock nut and rotate the control lever either forward or rearward to the desired position See Figure 21 N
70. veland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 866 840 6483 or 1 330 558 7220 or log on to our Web site at www troybilt com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty Routine maintenance items 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 Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy Bilt parts g Transportation charges and service calls No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified No other express warranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind Troy Bilt Du
71. ven in the neutral position refer to Section 3 and adjust the levers so that they are even e Move the throttle control lever forward to the full throttle position 3500 3600 RPM NOTE The tractor and engine are designed to run at full throttle If performing a practice session it is preferable that the tractor is operated at less than full throttle approximately 2500 3000 RPM but this only applies to practice operation A To drive the tractor firmly grasp the respective drive control levers with your right and left hands and proceed as described in the following sub sections WARNING Always maintain a firm grip on the control levers DO NOT release the control levers to slow or stop the tractor move the levers to the neutral position using your hands Driving the Tractor Forward WARNING Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth Abrubt movement of the control levers can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over which may result in serious injury or death to the operator Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers forward The tractor will start to move forward See Figure 12 e As the control levers are pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will increase DRIVING FORWARD Faster t Slower Neutral Position Figure 12 e To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearward to attain the desired speed

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