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13AT609G766-2003
Owner’s Manual
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Troybilt 13AT609G766-2003, 13AJ609G766-2003 Owner’s Manual

TRilY RILT
Operator's Manual
Auto Drive Lawn Tractors
Super Bronco TM
Bronco TM
(Models J609 & T609)
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
TROY-BILTLLC.P.O.BOX361131,CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10490C
(11/2003)
TABLEOFCONTENTS
Content Page Content Page
Customer Support 2 Service 17
Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Off-Season Storage 22 Tractor Set-Up 7 Attachments & Accessories 22 Operation 8 Troubleshooting 23
Making Adjustments 13 Illustrated Parts List 24
Maintenance 15 Warranty 40
FINDINGMODELNUMBER
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 inthe space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below. This informationwill be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer.
Copy the model number here:
Copy the serial number here:
CUSTOMERSUPPORT
PleasedoNOTretumtheunitto theretailer from whereit waspurchased,withoutfirstcontactingCustomerSupport.
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:
_ Visit troybilt.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Support button and you will
get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available.
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.............. a mouse chok away!
To reach the Customer Support Line, please call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220.
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issueswith regards to
)erformance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine
manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, at the end of this manual, for more information.
SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES
,_ WARNING: 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.
DANGER: This machine 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 serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
California Proposition 65 Warning: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
GeneralOperation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in
bare feet or sandals.
10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.
11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate
hands and feet.
12. A missing or damaged discharge cever can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.
13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway.
15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
17. Never carry passengers.
18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.
22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
23. Muffler and engine beceme hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury.
25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.
26. Your machine 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. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
27.Use only accessories and attachments approved for this
machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment.
28. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower- related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.
29. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your Troy-Bilt
dealer for assistance.
SlopeOperation
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 slope 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 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.
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1. Mow upand down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while onthe slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.
4. Followthe manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.
5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.
6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.
7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
DoNot:
1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
2. 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, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.
5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death.
7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability are
reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to overturn).
Children
1. 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. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the
area.
c. Before and while backing, look behind and down
for small children.
d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut
off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
e. Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run
into the machine.
f. Disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting in
reverse. The "No-Cut-in Reverse" feature is a reminder not to cut in reverse and to help avoid
back over accidents. Do not defeat it.
g. Keep children away from hot or running engines.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
h. Remove key when machine is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation.
2. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
Towing
1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
2. Followthe manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Service
Gasoline:
1, To avoid personal injury or property damage use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
a, Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
c. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
f. Never fuel machine indoors. g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the
engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at
least two minutes before refueling.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than
½ inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
L Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
j. if gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.
k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked
debris.
L Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
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Allow a machine to cool at least 5 minutes before
storing.
General:
1,
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
2,
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
3,
Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be
serviced professionally by your Troy-Bilt dealer.
4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.
5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually
inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.EM.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!"
6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.
10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running.
11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (O.EM.) parts only, listed inthis manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!"
12. De not change the engine governer settings or over- speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
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.
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i_ WARNING
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
SECTION3: TRACTORSET-UP
NOTE: Any reference to right, left, front or back of the
tractor is from the operating position, unless otherwise stated.
A a@in Th8 SteeringWheel
The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath steering wheel cap. Carefully pry offthe steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.
With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, place steering wheel over steering shaft. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See Figure 2. Place steering wheel cap over the center of steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks" into place.
NOTE: For shipping reasons, seats are mounted
backward to the pivot bracket. Release the seat form its shipping position and remove the two hex screws from the bottom of the seat before proceeding.
Pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket. See Figure 3. Line up the plastic seat spacers with the slots in seat pivot bracket. Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat stop. See Figure 3.
_ WARNING: Before operating, stand behind
the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop.
Steering _ _
Hex Bolt
Wheel Cap/_ _
& Washer _
Seat Stop
Pivot
Figure 2
IMPORTANT:The shipping brace must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower.
Locate the shipping brace and accompanying warning tag on the right side of the mower, between discharge chute and cutting deck. See Figure 3. While holding the discharge chute up, rotate the shipping brace clockwise and remove.
Discard the shipping brace. _ Warning Tag
_$ _ Oi_ FiH-U_ Figure 3
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and depending on the model of tractor, has a capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill.
_lb WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. The capacity of your engine's sump and oil filter is 62 oz (1.8 liters). Be careful not to overfill.
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SECTION4: OPERATION
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare figure below with your lawn tractor to learn about the loction and purpose of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. It is very important to follow the instructions and operate the controls properly.
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A PTO (Blade Engage) Lever H Cruise Control Button
B Choke Control (Super Bronco only) I Ignition Switch C Parking Brake Button J Brake Pedal
D Shift Lever K Drive Pedal E Cup Holder L Cargo Net (notshown)
F Systems Indicator Monitod Hour Meter M Deck Lift Lever G Throttle Control Lever
NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position.
ThrottleControlLever
The throttle control lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle wilt maintain a uniform engine speed.
_ .=_Choke
ChokeControl
Bronco: Moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine's choke control.
Super Bronco: The choke control knob is on the left side of the dash panel and is activated by pulling outward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.
IMPORTANT:When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, throttle control lever must always be in the FAST (rabbit) position.
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BrakePedal
The brake pedal is used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake. This pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.
ParkingBrakeButton f'_'_
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with
the engine running; otherwise the engine will automatically shut off.
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and push the parking brake button in. Hold the button in while taking your foot off the brake pedal. Both parking button and brake pedal will stay depressed. To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake button will then return to its original position.
IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
DrivePedal
The drive pedal controls movement and ground speed of the tractor. Depress the drive pedal with your right foot (when the tractor shift lever is in either forward or reverse) to cause the tractor to move. The further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it is not depressed.
PTO(Blade Engage)Lever
Engaging this lever transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. The PTO (Blade Engage) lever must be disengaged when (1) starting the engine, (2) travelling in reverse or (3) if the operator leaves the seat.
To engage the PTO, proceed as follows:
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.
2. Grasp the PTO (Blade Engage) lever and pivot itall the way forward into the engaged (ON) position.
3. Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments. To disengage the PTO, move the lever towards rear. This will cut off power to deck or other attachments.
IMPORTANT:The engine will automatically shut off if (1) the operator leaves the seat while the PTO isstill engaged regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged, and (2) the PTO is engaged while the drive pedal is in position
for reverse travel.
sToP
* This may also be referrred to as
simply PTO lever.
IgnitionSwitch
Ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the ON positiononce engine has fired.
_ WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever intoneutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
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Headlights
To turn on the headlights, rotate the same ignition key from ON position to ON/LIGHTS position of the ignition switch.
To turn off the headlights, rotate the ignition key from ON/LIGHTS position to either ON position (to leave the engine running) or OFF position (to shut the engine off).
_ WARNING: Never move the key into the Start position while the engine isrunning. Doing so may cause
damage to your engine s starter.
SystemsIndicatorMonitor/ HourMeter
Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter as shown inthe figure here.
If the brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
Brake light on Engage the parking brake. PTO light on Move PTO lever to disengaged(OFF) position.
It is normal for the oil light and the battery light to illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either illuminates while the engine is running, follow the steps below as per indication:
Oil light on Stop the tractor immediately and check thecrankcase oil level as instructed in the
engine manual. Add oil as required.
Battery light on Indicates that the battery is in need of a charge or that the engine's charging system is not
generating sufficient amperage. Refer to Batteryon 17 of this manual for charging procedure or have the engine's charging system checked by anauthodzed dealer.
Battery Light Oil Light
Hour
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1/10
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PTO Light Brake Light
Ammeter(if equipped)
The ammeter measures the electrical output of the engine's charging system. Under normal operating conditions, with engine at full throttle, the ammeter should indicate positive charge.
ShiftLever t F
The shift lever has three positions: FORWARD (F), NEUTRAL (N) and
REVERSE (R).These control the direction of movement of the tractor.
Depress the brake pedal and let the tractor stop before moving the shift lever to one of these three positions. N
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious \Shift damage to the tractor's transmission. Knob
CruiseControlButton #R
The cruise control feature should only be utilized while traveling inthe forward direction. To engage the cruise control, follow these steps:
1. Place shift lever in FORWARD position, then slowly depress the ddve pedal until desired speed is achieved.
2. Lightly depress the cruise control button.
3. While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).
4. Once engaged, the cruise control button and the drive pedal will lock in the "down" position, and the tractor will maintain same forward speed.
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NOTE:Cruise control cannot be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to de
so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
To disengage the cruise control, lightly depress either the brake pedal or the drive pedal. To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then place the shift lever in the REVERSE position and depress the drive pedal.
SeatAdjustmentLever
To adjust the seat position, loosen the two seat adjustment knobs and reposition the seat to the desired position. Once a comfortable position is found, tighten the adjustment knobs to lock the seat in place.
DeckLiftLever
The deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place it in one of the six notches best suited for your application.
To set the cutting height of the deck you will also have to adjust the deck wheels so that they are between 1/4-inchand ½-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway, refer to Deck
Levelling instructions on page 14. NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not
designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
CargoNet
Conveniently located on the tractor's dash panel, the cargo net can be used to store personal items while operating the lawn tractor.
CupHolder
The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat, just to the rear of the parking brake lever.
The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO lever is in the "Blades Stop" position. If this system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor, immediately contact a Troy-Bilt dealer.
The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake. The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the ON position, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the PTO (Blade Engage) Lever is moved
into the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for reverse travel.
IMPORTANT: Tampering with or attempting to bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any way will void your
tractor's warranty.
AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIR
• iF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFE
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) tN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC- ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER iN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READOPERATOR'SMANUAL
WARNING
_ WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
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NOTE: Refer to the TRACTORSET-UPon page 7 manual for
gasoline and oil tiff-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key intothe ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) Lever in the disengaged (Blade Stop) position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Move the throttle control lever into the CHOKE position (a warm engine may not require choking).
5. Turn the ignitionkey clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. Itwill return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT: Do not hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine's electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, move the throttle control lever from CHOKE to the FAST position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
theEngine
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plugwire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspectthe machine for any damage. Repair damage before restarting.
1. Ifthe blades are engaged, place the PTO lever in the "Blades Stop" position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.
Dr[v[n Tractor
Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. To move forward, place the shift lever in the FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved. To move in reverse, place the shift lever in the REVERSE position, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the drive pedal.
DrivingOnSlopes
IMPORTANT: Refer to the SLOPEGAUGEon page 6 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
Mow up and down slopes, never across. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, attempt while going downward on the slope. Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward.
The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.
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