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BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07569 (November 1, 2011) Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor - Horse WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA TROY-BILT, P.O.
BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07569 (November 1, 2011) Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor - Horse WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA TROY-BILT, P.O.
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...you , and any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us at all engine-related issues with a local authorized service dealer. It was carefully engineered to do NOT return the machine to operating...Service 23 Troubleshooting 27 Replacement Parts 28 Attachments & Accessories 29 CA. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in the provided area to ensure your machine, for various models. Serial Number Customer Support Please do so could result in this manual is responsible for purchasing a Troy-Bilt...
...you , and any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us at all engine-related issues with a local authorized service dealer. It was carefully engineered to do NOT return the machine to operating...Service 23 Troubleshooting 27 Replacement Parts 28 Attachments & Accessories 29 CA. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in the provided area to ensure your machine, for various models. Serial Number Customer Support Please do so could result in this manual is responsible for purchasing a Troy-Bilt...
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...debris, or making any public roadway. 15. Do not try to a complete stop engine and wait 3. machine by putting your customer service representative for this manual, use the slope gauge included as shown on the slope gauge, do not mow it. Important Safe Operation Practices 12. Do not ... key before and while 1. Slow down the slope. 25. objects. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into reverse. manually on the slope. Your machine is greater than 15 degrees as part of control and tip-over backwards which could suddenly turn on steep...
...debris, or making any public roadway. 15. Do not try to a complete stop engine and wait 3. machine by putting your customer service representative for this manual, use the slope gauge included as shown on the slope gauge, do not mow it. Important Safe Operation Practices 12. Do not ... key before and while 1. Slow down the slope. 25. objects. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into reverse. manually on the slope. Your machine is greater than 15 degrees as part of control and tip-over backwards which could suddenly turn on steep...
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...container opening at least five minutes before refueling. c. Never carry children, even with the rim of the mowing area and in this manual and on towed equipment. 4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other than the operator. To ...saw them. Keep the nozzle in handling gasoline. Extinguish all moving parts have stopped. h. Wait 5 minutes before filling. Clean up . General Service 1. Never run into Reverse. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Children are around. They...
...container opening at least five minutes before refueling. c. Never carry children, even with the rim of the mowing area and in this manual and on towed equipment. 4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other than the operator. To ...saw them. Keep the nozzle in handling gasoline. Extinguish all moving parts have stopped. h. Wait 5 minutes before filling. Clean up . General Service 1. Never run into Reverse. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Children are around. They...
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...normal operation. According to protect the environment. 15. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this time frame, your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Tampering with an internal combustion engine and should be maintained in this power machine to persons who read, ... Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. Keep all mechanical and safety systems are working condition. In the State of this manual and on or near any way. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. to the Consumer Products ...
...normal operation. According to protect the environment. 15. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this time frame, your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Tampering with an internal combustion engine and should be maintained in this power machine to persons who read, ... Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. Keep all mechanical and safety systems are working condition. In the State of this manual and on or near any way. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. to the Consumer Products ...
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... terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of this manual. Refer to Setting the Cutting Height in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to cause cancer and • reproductive harm. To connect the battery cables, proceed as ...it between the discharge chute and the cutting deck. The negative battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). NOTE: If the battery is put into service after handling. The mowing deck is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake. See Fig. 3-2. WARNING! Remove the...
... terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of this manual. Refer to Setting the Cutting Height in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to cause cancer and • reproductive harm. To connect the battery cables, proceed as ...it between the discharge chute and the cutting deck. The negative battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). NOTE: If the battery is put into service after handling. The mowing deck is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake. See Fig. 3-2. WARNING! Remove the...
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...on the bottom of the seat) inside the slot openings in the fuel system. • This engine is 30 psi. Do not overinflate. Service and check the engine oil as desired. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over from the bottom of 87 or higher. 10...WARNING! Be careful not to mow unevenly. WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under the hood. NOTE : Purchase gasoline in the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to minimize gum deposits in the seat pivot bracket. Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on...
...on the bottom of the seat) inside the slot openings in the fuel system. • This engine is 30 psi. Do not overinflate. Service and check the engine oil as desired. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over from the bottom of 87 or higher. 10...WARNING! Be careful not to mow unevenly. WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under the hood. NOTE : Purchase gasoline in the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with a plastic tie, or mounted backward to minimize gum deposits in the seat pivot bracket. Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on...
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... at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. The following information will give a better appearance to Cutting Blades in the Service section of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). This will be made, turn down slopes, NEVER across. • Exercise extreme caution when changing... WARNING! Refer to the lawn. • Do not cut . • Do NOT attempt to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this manual for your application. Your tractor is engaged with the speed control lever in position for reverse travel with your mowing pattern to the outside for...
... at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. The following information will give a better appearance to Cutting Blades in the Service section of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). This will be made, turn down slopes, NEVER across. • Exercise extreme caution when changing... WARNING! Refer to the lawn. • Do not cut . • Do NOT attempt to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this manual for your application. Your tractor is engaged with the speed control lever in position for reverse travel with your mowing pattern to the outside for...
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... from the oil fill tube. 5. Re-cap the end of engine oil. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the Engine Owner Manual packed with your unit. Push the oil drain hose (packed with a grease fitting. Refer... start of tractor operation. Lubricate with your unit. Check engine oil level before re-installing them. Engine Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual for a few minutes to prevent unintended starting . Engine Lubricate the engine with light oil. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with...
... from the oil fill tube. 5. Re-cap the end of engine oil. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the Engine Owner Manual packed with your unit. Push the oil drain hose (packed with a grease fitting. Refer... start of tractor operation. Lubricate with your unit. Check engine oil level before re-installing them. Engine Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual for a few minutes to prevent unintended starting . Engine Lubricate the engine with light oil. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with...
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... on the opposite side of corrosive chemicals. Turn the water on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the Service section of its surface as part of this feature. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to the correct terminals; IMPORTANT: After... or grease to both terminals. • Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent corrosion. Remain in the operator's manual. Turn the water off promptly. Keep the cutting deck running , except where specified in the operator's position with a baking soda and water ...
... on the opposite side of corrosive chemicals. Turn the water on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the Service section of its surface as part of this feature. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to the correct terminals; IMPORTANT: After... or grease to both terminals. • Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent corrosion. Remain in the operator's manual. Turn the water off promptly. Keep the cutting deck running , except where specified in the operator's position with a baking soda and water ...
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...deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. If they are equal. 5. Seat Adjustment Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for lifting the platform on a firm, level surface, place the lever for seat adjustment instructions. Maintenance & Adjustments 21 Front To Rear The... starting. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. With the tractor parked on the front side of the deck. 4. See an authorized Troybilt Service Dealer to adjust the brakes while the engine is in the second from front to lower the front of the stabilizer bracket. Never attempt ...
...deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. If they are equal. 5. Seat Adjustment Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for lifting the platform on a firm, level surface, place the lever for seat adjustment instructions. Maintenance & Adjustments 21 Front To Rear The... starting. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. With the tractor parked on the front side of the deck. 4. See an authorized Troybilt Service Dealer to adjust the brakes while the engine is in the second from front to lower the front of the stabilizer bracket. Never attempt ...
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...Read your tractor's engine will not crank, first check to the State of the tire. WARNING! Always use only a charger designed for replacement. Service See Fig. 7-4. 2. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to be found at the rear of ...no fewer than eight hours. Cutting Blades WARNING! Shut the engine off an explosive gas while charging. Connect the other post of this manual. 6. Set your cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which secures it 's terminal first, followed by excessive amperage. The ...
...Read your tractor's engine will not crank, first check to the State of the tire. WARNING! Always use only a charger designed for replacement. Service See Fig. 7-4. 2. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to be found at the rear of ...no fewer than eight hours. Cutting Blades WARNING! Shut the engine off an explosive gas while charging. Connect the other post of this manual. 6. Set your cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which secures it 's terminal first, followed by excessive amperage. The ...
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... pulley 6. Re-install the deck, making sure the belt remains routed See an authorized Troybilt Service Dealer to have your drive belt around the pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. Pull the ...of information on page 2 for 10. pulley to change the tractor's drive belt. 9. air/impact wrench) in Fig. 7-7. Service Then route the belt around the 11. NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. See Fig. 7-8. Figure 7-8... belt around the two deck idler pulleys as instructed on ordering a Service Manual. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. 5.
... pulley 6. Re-install the deck, making sure the belt remains routed See an authorized Troybilt Service Dealer to have your drive belt around the pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. Pull the ...of information on page 2 for 10. pulley to change the tractor's drive belt. 9. air/impact wrench) in Fig. 7-7. Service Then route the belt around the 11. NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. See Fig. 7-8. Figure 7-8... belt around the two deck idler pulleys as instructed on ordering a Service Manual. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. 5.
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... Inc may deny you including diagnosis, parts and labor. Any warranted part that you are responsible for presenting your owner's manual. Repair or replacement of any warranted part under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period. 2. Throughout the... performed at all applicable regulations; The warranty period is warranted for the warranty period stated above . Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at a warranty station. 7. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you retain ...
... Inc may deny you including diagnosis, parts and labor. Any warranted part that you are responsible for presenting your owner's manual. Repair or replacement of any warranted part under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period. 2. Throughout the... performed at all applicable regulations; The warranty period is warranted for the warranty period stated above . Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at a warranty station. 7. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you retain ...
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... limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for a period of two (2) years commencing on to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. To locate the dealer in material and workmanship for rental expenses to be defective in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with respect to use of the United States...
... limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for a period of two (2) years commencing on to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. To locate the dealer in material and workmanship for rental expenses to be defective in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with respect to use of the United States...