Troy-Bilt 13027 User Manual
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Owner/Operator
Manual
TROY-Blir
Suburban
TRACTORS
Hydrostatic-Drive Models
13027
13028
Serial Numbers:
130270100101 and up
130280100101 and up
• Safety
• Assembly
• Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
GARDEN WAY INC.
1763973 (11/91)
hank you for purchasing
this Troy-Bilt® Tractor.
T
of the finest tractors available
anywhere.
sembly, operation and general
maintenance manual which does
We feel you now own one
This manual is a safety, as
not attempt to cover major re
pairs. Our equipment is care
fully designed, engineered, and
manufactured to provide excel
lent performance if properly
maintained. Review this manual
to familiarize yourself with your
tractor, its features and its
proper operation.
Your tractor meets the safety standards of the American National
Standards Institute for Lawn Tractors—as a result, this tractor is
entitled to bear the official OPEI safety seal.
Please complete and return the
enclosed Owner Warranty Regis
tration Card. The purpose of the
card is to register each owner at
the factory so informational bul
letins or safety literature may be
sent to you.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Engine Service:
If your tractor engine ever needs
service or repair, contact your
nearest Authorized Engine Dealer.
To locate the nearest Dealer, refer
to the “Yellow Pages” in your tele
phone book under either
“Engines- Gasoline” or “Gasoline
Engines.”
If you have problems getting
engine service or parts locally, let
us know so we crm provide you
with the name of the nearest
Dealer. A servicing engine dealer
will require Engine Model and
Serial Number information found
on the engine to assist you prop
erly. Record the engine identifica
tion numbers in the area provided
below for this purpose.
Tractor Service and Repair:
To obtain tractor service or
parts, please contact your local
Authorized Troy-Bilt Dealer, a
Troy-Bilt Factory Store, or the
Troy-Bilt Manufacturing Company
(for Factory telephone numbers
ENTER YOUR PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS BELOW
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION:
Manufacturer Name
Model
___________________________________
Serial Number_____________________________
________________________
and addresses, refer to the back
cover of this Manual).
You will need to provide the
Model and Serial Numbers of your
tractor, plus as complete a descrip
tion as you can provide of specific
service and parts needs.
Warranty Service:
To obtain warranty service,
please read the information about
the Limited Warranty printed on
the back cover of this Manual.
TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION
Model Name & Number
Serial Number
____________
____
The Serial Number decal with information
specific to your tractor is foimd under the
operator’s seat.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Attachments and Kits.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Product Decals.....................................................................................................................................................8
Specifications...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Assembly.............................................................................................................................................................10
Controls........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Operation
Pre-Starting Instructions............................................................................................................................... 18
Engine Starting Instructions..........................................................................................................................19
Tractor Operation......................................................................................................................................... 20
Using Hydrostatic Travel Pedal....................................................................................................................20
Tips and Techniques for Lawn Mowing..................................................................................................... 21
Techniques for Snow Throwing....................................................................................................................22
Maintenance
Engine Maintenance......................................................................................................................................23
Checking And Changing Motor Oil......................................................................................................... 23
Fuel Filter............................................................................................................................................... 25
Carburetor.................................................................................................................................................25
Air Cooling System................................................................................................................................. 25
Ignition System........................................................................................................................................ 25
Spark Plug............................................................................................................................................ 25
Battery Care............................................................................................................................................ 25
Diode Rectifier......................................................................................................................................... 25
Fuse...........................................................................................................................................................25
Air Cleaner Maintenance..........................................................................................................................26
Tractor Maintenance
Transmission.............................................................................................................................................27
Tires..........................................................................................................................................................27
Hardware............................................................................................................................................. 27
Interlock Safety Switch System.............................................................................................................. 28
Brake Adjustment.....................................................................................................................................29
Brake Pedal Adjustment...........................................................................................................................29
Drive Belt Removal..................................................................................................................................29
Lubrication Chart......................................................................................................................................30
Tractor Storage......................................................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................ 31
Warranty...............................................................................................................................................Back Cover
A
RECOGNIZE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
The triangular-shape symbol at left is
the international “Safety Alert
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES
Whenever “Left” and “Right” sides of your equipment are mentioned
in this Manual, the orientation is from the operator’s seated position.
Symbol.” It is used on your tractor
and throughout this Manual to call
your attention to important safety
messages which, if not followed, can
result in serious personal injury.
Section
This is a safety aiert
symbol, it Is used in
A
this Owner/Operator
Manual and on your
tractor to alert you
to potential hazards.
Whenever you see
this symbol, read
and obey the safety
message that fol
lows it. Failure to
obey these safety
messages could re
sult in serious per
sonal injury or prop
erty damage.
A CAUTION TRAINING
To Avoid Injury:
• Read Owner/Operator Manual.
• Know location and function of
ail controls.
• Keep aii safety devices and
shields in place.
• Never let children or un
trained adults operate tractor.
• Shut off engine and remove
the ignition key before leav
ing your equipment.
• Keep bystanders away from
the tractor.
• Keep away from rotating
parts.
• This cutting machine is capa
ble of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the follow
ing safety instructions could
result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING TO ALL OPERATORS IN CALIFORNIA
A
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states,
you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine
gine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an
internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore,
your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continu
ous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine
exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ig
nite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to com
ply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a
violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes.
Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about
what regulations apply in your area.
1. Thoroughly read and be sure
you understand the contents of this
Owner/Operator Manual. A free
replacement Manual is available
by sending your tractor model
name and serial number to the
Factory. Our address is on the
back cover of this Manual, and on
the Parts Catalog you received.
2. Also thoroughly read and un
derstand any Attachment
Manuals and engine manufac
turer literature you received.
3. Know the location and the func
tion of all operating controls on
your tractor before using your
equipment.
AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE STATES
using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush cov
ered, or grass covered land, or on land covered with grain,
hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an en
4. Familiarize yourself with all of
the safety and operating decals on
the tractor and any attachments.
5. Never allow children or un
trained adults to operate the trac
tor. They are not qualified to use
this equipment safely. Only re
sponsible, trained adults who have
received full instructions should
use the tractor.
6. Do not carry passengers
under any circumstances. Do
not mow when children and oth
ers are nearhy. Operator must
remain on the tractor seat while
using the tractor.
7. Gasoline and its vapors are
volatile and dangerous. Never
allow gasoline or a gas container
near the hot engine exhaust.
Never allow flame, sparks, smok
ers’ materials or intense heat near
gasoline fumes or gtisoline itself.
8. The muffler exhaust gas is very
hot. To avoid a fire—^keep dry
Saft
grass, mowed grass, oil, fuel and
other combustible materials far
away from the engine exhaust.
9. To reduce fire hazard risks, keep
the engine free of grass, leaves, oil
and grease.
10. Always wear sturdy footwear
and hearing protection while using
your tractor. Do not wear
loose-fitting clothing, jewelry,
scarves, ties, etc. that can get
caught in moving parts.
11. Check brake operation fre
quently. Adjust and service as re
quired.
12. Do not operate this tractor or
any other implement attached to it
if you are under the influence of
alcohol, medication, or are tired or
ill. Normal awareness and re
sponse time are required to use this
equipment safely.
13. All safety shields and other
safety devices must be in place, se
curely attached and operating
properly. Do not use your tractor
otherwise.
14. Use only attachments that are
approved for use with your tractor.
Contact us if you are not certain as
to whether an attachment is appro
priate for your tractor.
15. Take all possible precautions
before leaving the tractor unat
tended— a) disengage the power
take-off; b) lower any attachment;
c) set the parking brake; d) stop
the engine; e) remove the ignition
key.
PREPARATION
1. Clear the work area of objects
which could be picked up and
thrown at high speed by rotating
equipment parts. Remove objects
like rocks, branches, wire, cans,
and all other foreign materials.
2. Be sure machine and attach
ments are in safe operating condi
tion by checking all hardware for
tightness. Check the blade mount
ing hardware frequently to be cer
tain tightening specifications are
met. Check brakes, steering, and
other major controls for proper op
eration. Correct any malfunctions
before using the tractor or its at
tachments.
3. Fill fuel tank with gasoline be
fore starting the engine. Do not
spill fuel. Wipe up spills immedi
ately. Gasoline is flammable—
handle it very carefully.
• Use an approved gas container.
• Do not pour gasoline when
equipment is indoors, when en
gine is running, or when engine
is still hot from use.
• Never smoke when
space at top of fuel tank fill tube
when filling tank with gasoline.
Fuel needs room to expand.
® When moving equipment out
side from a building or enclo
sure, only run the engine to
transport the machine outside.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide gas,
a deadly poison that is odor
less, colorless, and tasteless.
4. Operator must be fully seated
before the starting procedure is
begun. Before starting the engine.
move all controls to their neutral or
off positions. The pro
Attachment Drive Switch must be
OFF. Only the Parking Brake
should be ON (it is engaged by de
pressing the Brake Pedal and then
moving the Parking Brake knob
backward and up).
5. Always disengage power to at
tachments, apply the Parking
Brake, and stop the engine before
leaving the operator’s position.
6. Be sure that safety and operating
decals are in place and legible.
Please order replacement decals if
they are needed.
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OPERATION
1. Disengage power to attachments
when transporting tractor, or when
attachments are not being utilized.
2. When using the tractor with a
mower deck, proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in daylight or in
good artificial light.
b. Never make a cutting height
adjustment while,the engine is
running if the operator must dis
mount in order to do so.
c. Shut the engine off when re
moving the grass catcher or un
clogging the discharge chute.
d. Check the blade mounting
bolts for proper tightness at fre
quent intervals.
3. Do not use your tractor on
slopes when there is a risk of turn
ing over the machine. Do not
mow on hills steeper than a 15° in
cline—see the slope gauge in the
Operation Section of this Manual.
Never mow across slopes. Stay
away from holes, ditches, soft or
steep embankments or other poten
tially dangerous terrain. Tall grass
can hide obstacles. Wet surfaces
reduce traction and stability.
4. Keep observers far away from
the area where you are using your
tractor and attachments. Rotating
blades can hurl objects at high
speed, causing injury to bystanders.
5. Reduce speed and exercise cau
tion on slopes and when making
turns. Be especially careful when
changing direction on slopes. Do
not start or stop suddenly when
going uphill or downhill. Always
mow up and down the face of ter
rain that has an incline. Do not
mow on an incline greater than
15°. Never mow across slopes.
6. If the tractor is unable to con
tinue moving uphill, move the
PTO Attachment Drive Switch to
OFF and back slowly downward.
7. Always be observant. Watch for
and avoid obstacles.
8. Do not direct the discharge of
mowed materials toward others.
9. Watch out for traffic when you
are crossing or near roadways.
10. The tractor and attachments
should be stopped and inspected
for damage after striking a foreign
object. Repair any damage before
using the equipment again.
11. Use caution when pulling loads
• Use only approved drawbar
hitch points.
• Limit loads to those that can
be safety controlled.
• Do not turn sharply. Use extra
caution when backing up.
• Use counterweights or wheel
weights for extra traction.
12. Disengage power to the mower
attachment before backing up. As
a general rule, do not mow in re
verse. When absolutely necessary
to mow a small area using reverse,
go very slowly and carefully watch
the area behind the mower.
13. Keep your hands, feet, face
and clothing away from rotating
attachment and tractor parts at all
times. Never leave the operator’s
seat while the tractor is moving or
the mower attachment is in use. A
safety interlock switch will shut
off the engine if the operator
leaves the seat when an attachment
is on or the parking brake is not
engaged. If not working properly,
the safety interlock switch must be
repaired before using the tractor.
14. Before crossing a roadway or
driveway, disengage power to the
mower deck and raise the mower
housing to its highest level. This
prevents loose materials from
being blown around.
15. Do not leave the operator’s po
sition if the tractor has not come to
a full stop. Before dismounting:
• Disengage power to mower
deck by moving PTO Attach
ment Drive Switch to OFF.
• Lower all attachments.
• Place all other control levers
in their Neutral positions.
• Depress the Brake Pedal and
apply the Parking Brake.
• Turn off the engine and re
move the ignition key.
16. Avoid contact with the engine
or muffler while the engine is run
ning and for several minutes after
the engine is shut off. Hot sur
faces can cause a severe bum.
17. Under normal use, the grass
catcher bag material (on the op
tional Power Packer) is subject to
deterioration and wear. It should
be checked frequently for bag re
placement. Replacement bags
must comply with the original
manufacturer’s recommendations
or specifications.
18. Always engage the Parking
Brake when parking the tractor on
a hill.
SERVICE
engine to prevent any possibility
of accidental engine starting.
“To Charge The Battery” in
Section 2 in this Manual.
1. Before performing service or
maintenance, disengage power to
the attachment, lower the attach
ment, move all control levers to
Neutral, apply the Parking Brake,
then shut off the engine and re
move the ignition key. Park the
tractor on a firm, level surface.
2. If the tractor engine must be
running to perform a specific ad
justment, keep hands, feet, face,
and clothing away from the mower
deck blades and any parts that are
moving.
3. Do not change the engine’s gov
ernor setting. Over-speeding the
engine may cause engine damage.
Have your Authorized Dealer
check and adjust engine speed
with an accurate tachometer.
4. Disconnect the battery ground
(negative) cable, then the positive
cable, before working near or with
electrical wires or components. To
avoid sparks from an accidental
short circuit, the battery ground
cable must be disconnected first
and reconnected last.
5. Disconnect the spark plug wire
before servicing or adjusting the
6. After tipping the tractor up at an
angle to perform any maintenance
or an adjustment, be certain there
is no leakage of fuel from the gas
tank or oil from the engine crank
case. Use a very strong block or
jack to prop up the tractor.
7. Never store the tractor with fuel
in the gas tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Always let the en
gine cool down before moving the
tractor inside an enclosure.
8. Be prepared for an emergency.
Have a fire extinguisher nearby to
put out a fire. Keep a first aid kit
on hand. Emergency telephone
numbers should be kept right next
to your telephone.
9. Wheel attachment hardware
must be checked regularly for se
cure attachment.
10. Do not try either to remove or
mount a tire on a wheel rim unless
you are experienced in doing so,
you follow proper safety precau
tions, and you have the appropriate
tools for this service procedure.
Mounting a wheel improperly can
produce an explosion, resulting in
serious injury or death.
11. Before trying to “charge” a
dead battery, familiarize yourself
with the correct procedure. See
12. Always protect your hearing if
the engine will be running while
you do a service or maintenance
procedure. Use quality ear protec
tion devices to minimize noise.
13. Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a
trailer, truck, or other transport ve
hicle.
14. Mower blades are sharp and
can cut. Wrap blade, or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
STORAGE
1. Do not store the tractor with fuel
in its gas tank inside a building
where gasoline fumes could be ig
nited by flame, sparks, or other ig
nition sources. Proper ventilation
is important for safe storage.
Always let the engine cool down
before bringing the tractor inside.
2. Keep tractor and fuel supplies
securely locked away to prevent
children from having access.
3. Remove the ignition key.
4. Disconnect battery cables or re
move the battery if tractor will be
stored for an extended period.
Remove the negative cable first
and reinstall it last.
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DECALS
ATTACHMENTS AND KITS
Not All Attachments and Kits are Available for All Tractor Models. Your Authorized Dealer
Can Supply You With Up-To-The-Minute Attachment Information For Your Tractor.
42" Rear Dischaige Rotaiy Mower (14HP/16HP only)
36" Side Discharge Rotary Mower
42" Side Discharge Rotary Mower (14HP/16HP only)
48" Side Discharge Rotary Mower (14HP/16HP only)
Grass Reduction System (“GRS”)
38" Two-Stage Snowthrower (Requires Rear Wheel
Weight Kit and an Installation Kit)
38" Single-Stage Snowthrower (Requires Rear Wheel
Weight Kit)
26" Rotary Tiller (14HP/16HP only)—^Requires Rear
Wheel Weight Kit
PowerPacker for 36" Mower Deck
PowerPacker Plus for 42" and 48" Mower
Decks (Requires either the Cart Grass Collector or
the Two-Bag Grass Collector)
Electric Lift Kit
Rear Wheel Weight Kit
Installation Kit for the 38" Two-Stage SnowthrowerCart Grass Collector (used with PowerPacker Plus)
Two-Bag Grass Collector (used with PowerPacker Plus)
42" Blade (Rear Wheel Weight Kit recommended)
Cab
Protective Storage Cover
SPECIFICATIONS
TRACTOR
MODEL
ENGINE
TYPE
IGNITION
OIL CAPACITY 4 Pints (1.9 Liters)
OIL FILTER
AIR CLEANER
FUEL CAPACITY
DRIVE TYPE
DRIVE SPEEDS
POWER TO
ATTACHMENTS
13024— 12.5HP
13027— 14HP
13028— 14HP
Kohler 12.5HP & 14HP
Single-Cylinder
4-Cycle OHV
Air-Cooled
Full-Pressure Lube
Electronic
Full-flow auto type N/A
Cartridge w/Pre-Cleaner Cartridge w/Pre-Cleaner
EATON HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION (Model 751-047)
Infinitely Variable Speed
Forward: O-to-5.2 MPH (O-to-8.4 km/hr)
Reverse: O-to-2.1 MPH (O-to-3.4 km/hr)
ELECTRIC CLUTCH WITH BELT
13014— 14HP
13015— 14HP
13013— 12HP
Briggs & Stratton
12 HP Single Cylinder
4-Cycle, I/C
Air-Cooled
Magnetron Electronic Magnetron Electronic
3 Pints (1.4 Liters)
5 Gallons (19 Liters)
13016— 16HP
Briggs & Stratton
14 HP & 16HP
Twin Cylinder
4-Cycle OHV Air-Cooled
Full-Pressure Lube
3.5 Pints (1.65 Liters)
Full-flow auto type
Cartridge w/Pre-Cleaner
BATTERY
TIRES-REAR 20x8.00-8
TIRES-FRONT
LENGTH
WIDTH 34-1/2" (88 cm)
HEIGHT
WHEEL BASE
TURNING RADIUS
GROUND CLEARANCE Front— 8" (20.3 cm) Rear— 6.5" (16.5 cm)
22" (56 cm) Inside Rear Wheel / 155" (394 cm) Curb to Curb
45 AMP / 12 Volt (280 CCA / 40 min Reserve)
15 X 6.00- 6
69" (175 cm)
42" (106 cm)
45" (114 cm)
A
This is a safety aiert
symbol. It is used in
this Owner/Operator
Manual and on your
tractor to alert you
to potential hazards.
Whenever you see
this symbol, read
and obey the safety
message that fol
lows it. Failure to
obey these safety
messages could re
sult in serious per
sonal injury or prop
erty damage.
TRACTOR ASSEMBLY STEPS
If your tractor has not been as
sembled and prepared by an
Authorized Dealer, use the in
structions that follow to complete
the assembly and preparation
steps that must be taken prior to
starting and using your new
Suburban tractor.
mal tools and mechanical skills.
We urge you to have an assistant
present during the assembly to
make the assembly steps safer
and easier for you. Of course, if
your tractor has already been as
sembled and prepared, you can
ignore the steps in Section 2 and
proceed directly to Section 3
The assembly procedure is
straightforward and requires mini
Step 1: Check Shipping Carton Contents for Assembly Parts
Numbers below cross-reference
with parts shown in Figure 2-1,
Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3.
Wheels and Wheel Hardware:
3
5
ii
4 QIO
which gives you important infor
mation about Controls.
1. Two Front Wheels (15 x 6.00-6).
2. Two Rear Wheels (20 x 8.00-
8).
3. Two long Hub Caps.
4. Two short Hub Caps.
5. Ten Flat Washers-1" x 2".
6. Four Flat Washers-3/4" x 1-3/8".
7. Two Square Keys.
8. Four Retaining Rings— two 1"
and two 3/4".
9. Two Flat Washers— 1" x 1-1/4".
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Figure 2-1
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9
10
Not Shown is the Ignition Key.
Steering Wheel and Hardware:
10. One Steering Wheel.
11. One Roll Pin (for steering wheel).
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