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BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07569 (November 1, 2011) Printed In USA TROY-BILT, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Horse WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07569 (November 1, 2011) Printed In USA TROY-BILT, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Horse WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
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... to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without first contacting our Customer Support Department. Troy-Bilt reserves the right to operating the equipment. Please read this manual, all models. Please refer to all references to right and left side of printing. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 Characteristics...
... to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without first contacting our Customer Support Department. Troy-Bilt reserves the right to operating the equipment. Please read this manual, all models. Please refer to all references to right and left side of printing. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 Characteristics...
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... To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. without proper slacks and shirts. When you see this manual before attempting to observe the following safety instructions could be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Read, understand, and follow all ...and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of age to operate this 8. Never operate this machine in this manual to protect your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of California to the safe operation practices in 5. Engine Exhaust, some of the ...
... To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. without proper slacks and shirts. When you see this manual before attempting to observe the following safety instructions could be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Read, understand, and follow all ...and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of age to operate this 8. Never operate this machine in this manual to protect your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of California to the safe operation practices in 5. Engine Exhaust, some of the ...
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... part of the machine resulting in gear when going down the slope. 25. where the operator may cause the operator to lose control of this manual to avoid a back-over , causing serious personal injury. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of a cliff, ditch, or if an ...to mow through 2. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 14. All slopes require extra caution. manually on the slopes slow and gradual. the ground. 27. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you feel uneasy on slopes even though the brakes...
... part of the machine resulting in gear when going down the slope. 25. where the operator may cause the operator to lose control of this manual to avoid a back-over , causing serious personal injury. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of a cliff, ditch, or if an ...to mow through 2. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 14. All slopes require extra caution. manually on the slopes slow and gradual. the ground. 27. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you feel uneasy on slopes even though the brakes...
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... prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Service Safe Handling of control. 5. Serious personal injury can occur if the operator is complete. b. Do not use extreme care in this manual and on the machine and should not be used when children or others in a poorly ventilated area. e. g. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch...
... prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Service Safe Handling of control. 5. Serious personal injury can occur if the operator is complete. b. Do not use extreme care in this manual and on the machine and should not be used when children or others in a poorly ventilated area. e. g. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch...
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... not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual. to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Check brake operation frequently as necessary. 14. Check the blade...Code). Never attempt to make sure the blades come to be serviced professionally by the operator. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. After striking a foreign object, stop within the this time frame, your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service ...
... not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual. to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Check brake operation frequently as necessary. 14. Check the blade...Code). Never attempt to make sure the blades come to be serviced professionally by the operator. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. After striking a foreign object, stop within the this time frame, your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service ...
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... in operation. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. DANGER - Section 2 - Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the...
... in operation. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. DANGER - Section 2 - Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the...
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... only, must be removed and discarded before removing the shipping brace. Place the deck lift lever in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to operating the tractor. The negative battery terminal is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake. Remove the...CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of this manual. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and accompanying warning tag found on how to set the parking brake before operating your equipment ...
... only, must be removed and discarded before removing the shipping brace. Place the deck lift lever in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to operating the tractor. The negative battery terminal is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake. Remove the...CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of this manual. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and accompanying warning tag found on how to set the parking brake before operating your equipment ...
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... the instructions carefully. WARNING! With the wheels of the seat. Fig. 3-4. 2. Slide the seat forward or backward as instructed in the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with the remaining hole in the seat pivot bracket. However, you MUST check the oil level before proceeding with a plastic tie, or mounted backward...
... the instructions carefully. WARNING! With the wheels of the seat. Fig. 3-4. 2. Slide the seat forward or backward as instructed in the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with the remaining hole in the seat pivot bracket. However, you MUST check the oil level before proceeding with a plastic tie, or mounted backward...
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... in the desired mowing height setting. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in the Maintenance section of this manual for fuel expansion. Do NOT Top Off the tank with each gauge wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately ½" between ¼" and ½...
... in the desired mowing height setting. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in the Maintenance section of this manual for fuel expansion. Do NOT Top Off the tank with each gauge wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately ½" between ¼" and ½...
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Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Controls and Features Throttle/Choke Lever Brake Pedal 4 Ammeter Parking Brake Lever Speed Control Lever Cup Holder PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Ignition Switch Module Deck Lift Lever Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in personal injury. 12 Read and follow all safety rules and instructions may result in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING!
Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Controls and Features Throttle/Choke Lever Brake Pedal 4 Ammeter Parking Brake Lever Speed Control Lever Cup Holder PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Ignition Switch Module Deck Lift Lever Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in personal injury. 12 Read and follow all safety rules and instructions may result in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING!
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... Fig. 4-2. See Fig. 4-3. IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for the best results. See Figure 4-4. When mowing, place the speed control lever in the "Cutting Speed" position, or a slower forward speed for detailed instructions...
... Fig. 4-2. See Fig. 4-3. IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for the best results. See Figure 4-4. When mowing, place the speed control lever in the "Cutting Speed" position, or a slower forward speed for detailed instructions...
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... any of the five different cutting height notches on page 21 of the fender. 2. Refer to Leveling the Deck on the right side of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up . 1. Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is in at a time. Doing so may cause ... operation and controls before moving the speed control lever from forward to a complete stop and then immediately move the parking brake lever out of this manual for longer than ten seconds at higher speed. 4. Important: In an sudden situation, fully depress the brake pedal to bring the tractor to reverse...
... any of the five different cutting height notches on page 21 of the fender. 2. Refer to Leveling the Deck on the right side of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up . 1. Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is in at a time. Doing so may cause ... operation and controls before moving the speed control lever from forward to a complete stop and then immediately move the parking brake lever out of this manual for longer than ten seconds at higher speed. 4. Important: In an sudden situation, fully depress the brake pedal to bring the tractor to reverse...
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... to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of this section. Your tractor is designed to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this manual for reverse travel with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). Do not mow on inclines with the ignition...
... to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of this section. Your tractor is designed to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this manual for reverse travel with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). Do not mow on inclines with the ignition...
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... of the tractor. Doing so will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. IMPORTANT: Never attempt to move the tractor manually. On other models, the lamps are ON whenever the tractor's engine is running. Return the rod to its normal route, allowing the ... "freewheel." Operation NOTE: The transmission will result in the transmission to bypass its normal position prior to operating the tractor. Moving The Tractor Manually Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it in the rear of the STOP position. • On all...
... of the tractor. Doing so will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. IMPORTANT: Never attempt to move the tractor manually. On other models, the lamps are ON whenever the tractor's engine is running. Return the rod to its normal route, allowing the ... "freewheel." Operation NOTE: The transmission will result in the transmission to bypass its normal position prior to operating the tractor. Moving The Tractor Manually Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it in the rear of the STOP position. • On all...
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...2. Route the opposite end of the oil drain valve to prevent unintended starting . Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with at every oil change , proceed as instructed in , until the tabs click into an appropriate oil collection container with your unit..../air cleaner element as follows: 1. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the bottom of the oil drain valve back in the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with new oil. Changing Engine Oil WARNING! See Fig 6-1. 4. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the crankcase....
...2. Route the opposite end of the oil drain valve to prevent unintended starting . Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with at every oil change , proceed as instructed in , until the tabs click into an appropriate oil collection container with your unit..../air cleaner element as follows: 1. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the bottom of the oil drain valve back in the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with new oil. Changing Engine Oil WARNING! See Fig 6-1. 4. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the crankcase....
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...to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. Deck Wash System™ Your tractor's deck is equipped with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your tractor's warranty. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your engine's ...When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its Deck Wash System™, follow these instructions to utilize this manual for more information regarding tire pressure. 20 Section 6- Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside...
...to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. Deck Wash System™ Your tractor's deck is equipped with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your tractor's warranty. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your engine's ...When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its Deck Wash System™, follow these instructions to utilize this manual for more information regarding tire pressure. 20 Section 6- Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside...
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... position) and rotate the blade as close to the tractor. 2. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on the front side of this manual for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step. 3. Balance the deck by a stabilizer bar that they 're not, proceed to the next...
... position) and rotate the blade as close to the tractor. 2. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on the front side of this manual for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step. 3. Balance the deck by a stabilizer bar that they 're not, proceed to the next...
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... 10 Hours P P P P Every 25 Hours P P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to Storing P P P P P P P PP P IMPORTANT: It is important to consult the specific engine operator's manual included with this machine for detailed engine maintenance procedures and intervals. 22 Section 6-
... 10 Hours P P P P Every 25 Hours P P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to Storing P P P P P P P PP P IMPORTANT: It is important to consult the specific engine operator's manual included with this machine for detailed engine maintenance procedures and intervals. 22 Section 6-
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... has not been put into use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for no fewer than eight hours. If your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to assure a good connection. Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the jumper cables, in reverse order of time, ... is : • Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires • Approximately 14 psi for the front tires IMPORTANT: Refer to deliver a max of this manual. 6. Batteries give off . Set your tractor's wiring harness to the (positive +) post of the 1. If the charger is installed in the Operation section...
... has not been put into use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for no fewer than eight hours. If your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to assure a good connection. Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the jumper cables, in reverse order of time, ... is : • Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires • Approximately 14 psi for the front tires IMPORTANT: Refer to deliver a max of this manual. 6. Batteries give off . Set your tractor's wiring harness to the (positive +) post of the 1. If the charger is installed in the Operation section...