IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California
the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the
service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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FINDING MODEL NUMBER
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Garden 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 on the
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. This information is very
important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer.
•You can locate the model number by looking beneath the seat. A sample model plate is explained below.
For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space
below.
Copy the model number here:
TROY-BILT LLC
www.troybilt.com
P. O. BOX
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-558-7220
866-840-6483
361131
Copy the serial number here:
ENGINE INFORMATION
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating,
specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
packed separately with your unit for more information.
CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
Call 1- (330) 558-7220 or 1- (866) 840-6483 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please
have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to
locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial
For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.troybilt.com
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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 man-
ual. 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:
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.
GENERAL OPERATION
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 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.
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 closefitting 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 cover 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.
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23. Muffler and engine become 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 an
authorized Service Dealer for assistance.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and
tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot
back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow
it.
For your safety, use the 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.
DO:
1. Mow up and 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
on the 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. Follow the 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. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed
slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
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. Overspeeding 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.
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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.
9. 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. Follow the 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
SAFE HANDLING OF 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.
i.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.
m. Allow a machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
GENERAL SERVICE:
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 an authorized Service 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.E.M.) 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.
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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.
WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
AVOID SERIOUS IN JURY OR DEATH
KEEP HAND S AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT MOW SLOPES
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GREATER THAN 10° MOW UP AND DOWN, NOT ACROSS.
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READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING.
AVOID SUDDEN TURNS, USE LOW GEAR.
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For safety protection, frequently check components
and replace immediately with original equipment
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this
manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!”
12. Do not change the engine governor 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.
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT
COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP
BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS
ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHI LDREN EVEN WITH.
BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN & BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE
BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES, ETC.) IN 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 PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION,
DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER
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IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE,
SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE
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.
15°
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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
•The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber
boot covers the terminal to help protect it from
corrosion.
•Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the
negative cable.
•Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt and wing nut.
•Make certain the hold-down strap is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.
Rubber
Boot
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT:
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s
engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set
the parking brake before removing the
shipping brace
•On model B809H, locate the shipping brace and
accompanying warning tag found on the right side
of the mower, between the discharge chute and the
cutting deck. See Figure 2.
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Wing
Nut
Hex Bolt
Figure 1
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 24 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill.
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.
Shipping Brace
Warning Tag
Figure 2
•While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING: The shipping brace, used for
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding
mower.
WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the
proper operating position could result in
serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
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Attaching The Cutting Deck (Model R809K)
Deck Lift Assembly
Fender
Lift Lever
Deck Support Pins
Belt Guard
Discharge Chute
NOTE:
Many tractor components not shown for clarity.
Notches
Lift Cables
Deck Lift Arms
Deck Idler Pulleys
Belt Guard
PTO / Deck Belt
Deck
Stabilizer
Bracket
Front of Tractor
Electric PTO Clutch
Deck Stabilizer Rod
Figure 3
WARNING: Before attaching the cutting deck, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the
OFF position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting.
•Raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way by placing the lift lever in the top notch on the right fender.
•Gently slide the cutting deck beneath the tractor from the right side.
•Move the cutting deck into position so that the hooks found on the front end of the deck fit snugly around the
deck stabilizer rod as shown in Figure 3.
NOTE: The stabilizer rod may be secured to the tractor frame with a plastic cable tie for shipping reasons. If so,
carefully cut the cable tie before mounting the front of the cutting deck.
•Lower the deck lift arms by placing the lift lever in the bottom notch on the right fender.
•Raise the left side of the cutting deck by grasping the deck and lifting upward. Pull the deck support pin (on
the left side of the deck) outward and align it with the hole on the rear of the left deck lift arm before releasing
the pin to lock it in place as shown in Figure 3. Repeat on the right side.
•Make certain that the PTO belt is routed around the spindle pulleys (found beneath the belt guards) and both
idler pulleys as illustrated in Figure 3.
•Route the PTO belt around the electric PTO clutch as shown in Figure 3.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Perform any adjustments, if necessary, prior to operating the tractor
Be certain that the FLAT side of the PTO belt is the side coming in contact with the deck idler pulleys.
After mounting the cutting deck, refer to Leveling the Deck in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual.
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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR
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NOTE:Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.
Figure 4
APTO (Power Take-off) KnobH Ignition Switch
BChoke ControlIBrake Pedal
CParking Brake ButtonJDrive Pedal
DShift LeverKCruise Control Button
ECup HolderLSeat Adjustment Lever
FSystems Indicator Monitor/Hour MeterM Deck Lift Lever
G Throttle Control Lever
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NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position.
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Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the right side of
the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed
of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle
will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5.
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
Figure 5
Ignition Switch
WARNING: Never leave a running
machine unattended. Always disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has
fired. See Figure 6.
On/Lights
Off
On
IMPORTANT:
deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is
always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
When operating the tractor with the cutting
Choke Control
The choke control can be found
on the left side of the dash panel
and is activated by pulling the
knob outward. Activating the
choke control closes the choke
plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine. Refer to
Starting The Engine on page 14 of
this manual for detailed starting
instructions.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the
right front side of the tractor
above the drive pedal along the
running board. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE: The brake pedal must
be fully depressed to activate the
safety interlock switch when
starting the tractor
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Start
Figure 6
Refer to Starting The Engine on page 14 of this manual for
detailed starting instructions
The ignition switch is also used to operate the tractor’s
headlights. Refer to Operating The Headlights on page 16
of this manual for detailed instructions.
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located below
the brake pedal on the right front
side of the tractor along the
running board. 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.
Ground speed is also controlled
with the drive pedal. The further
down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will
travel. The pedal will return to its original position when
it’s not depressed.
IMPORTANT:
leaving the tractor unattended.
Always set the parking brake when
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Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter
Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an
hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel.
See Figure 7.
Battery
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Hour
Meter
1/10
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PTO
Figure 7
If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when
attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
Brake —Engage the parking brake.
PTO —Move the PTO knob into the 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, proceed as
follows:
Oil—Stop the tractor immediately and check the
crankcase oil level as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
included. Add oil as required.
Battery— If this light illuminate’s while the engine is
running, it indicates that the battery is in
need of a charge OR that the engine’s
charging system is not generating
sufficient amperage. Refer to Battery on
page 20 of this manual for the proper
battery charging procedure or have the
engine’s charging system checked by an
authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer.
The hour meter operates whenever the engine is
running and records the actual hours of tractor
operation.
Oil
Brake
Cup Holder
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.
Electric PTO
(Power Take-off) Knob
To engage the power to the
cutting deck or other (separately
available) attachments, pull
outward on the PTO knob. Push
the PTO knob inward to
disengage the power to the cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling
in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the front of the fender
between the operator’s legs and has four positions,
FORWARD—HI, FORWARD—LO, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and
the tractor must not be in motion when moving the shift
lever. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop prior
to moving the shift lever from FORWARD—HI to
FORWARD—LO or vice-versa. See Figure 8.
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Figure 8
IMPORTANT:
result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.
Seat Adjustment Lever
To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat
adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to
the desired position. Once a comfortable position is
found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the
seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment on page 17 of this
manual for more detailed instructions.
Never force the shift lever. Doing so may
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Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is
used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use,
move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best
suited for your application.
Parking Brake Button
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 the parking button and the
brake pedal will then stay
depressed. To release the
parking brake, depress the brake
pedal slightly. The parking brake
button will then return to its original position.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine
will automatically shut off.
P
Cruise Control Button
The cruise control button is
located on the tractor dash panel
to the left of the ignition switch.
Push the cruise control button
while traveling forward at a
desired speed. While holding the
button in, release pressure from
the drive pedal. This will engage
the cruise control and allow the
tractor to remain at that speed
without applying pressure to the drive pedal. Depress
the brake pedal or the drive pedal to deactivate cruise
control. Refer to SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR in this manual for detailed instructions
regarding the cruise control feature.
NOTE: Cruise control can not be engaged at the
tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should
attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically
decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
IMPORTANT:
leaving the tractor unattended.
Always set the parking brake when
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system
for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system
should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor.
Contact an authorized service dealer. The safety
interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or
starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the
PTO knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
•The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.
•The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO knob in the
engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the
parking brake is engaged.
•The electric PTO clutch will automatically shut off if
the PTO knob is moved into the engaged (ON)
position with the shift lever in position for reverse
travel.
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• 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 OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
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 S TOPPED 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.
Setting the Cutting Height
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height
notches on the right side of the fender. Then adjust the
deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch and ½-
inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth,
flat surface such as a driveway.
WARNING
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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WARNING: Keep hands and feet away
from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of
the deck and are not designed to support the weight of
the cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 17 of this manual for
more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
•Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
•Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
•Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
•Place the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit)
position.
•Pull the choke control outward.
•Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT:
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.
•After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control
and place the throttle control in the FAST position.
Do NOT hold the key in the START
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while
operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
Driving The Tractor
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex-
cessive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without first placing the PTO knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing
the brake pedal and engaging the parking
brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the ignition key off and remove the key.
•Depress the brake pedal to release the parking
brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever
into the FAST (rabbit) position.
IMPORTANT:
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always
use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete
stop before shifting.
•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.
Do NOT use the shift lever to change the
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
•Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there
while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward.
•Hold the parking brake button in while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
•Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the “down” position.
To disengage the parking brake:
•Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the
engine will automatically shut off.
WARNING: If you strike 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 restarting
and operating
•If the blades are engaged, place the PTO knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position.
•Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF
position.
•Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
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). The
tractor could overturn and cause serious
injury.
•Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
•Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
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•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, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope
greatly increases the chance of a roll over.
•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.
Front View
Pull Out
ON
Push In
OFF
Setting The Cruise Control
NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be
utilized while traveling in the forward direction.
•Place the shift lever in the FORWARD position,
then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired
speed is achieved.
•Lightly depress the cruise control button.
•While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift
your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the
cruise latch engage).
•Once engaged, the cruise control button and the
drive pedal will lock in the “down” position, and the
tractor will maintain the same forward speed.
NOTE: Cruise control can not be engaged at the
tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should
attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically
decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
Disengage the cruise control using one of the following
methods:
•Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise
control and stop the tractor.
•Lightly depress 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.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the
left, then place it in the notch best suited for your
application. Refer to Setting The Cutting Height earlier in
this section.
Engaging the PTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck
or other (separately available) attachments. To engage
the PTO, proceed as follows:
•Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit)
position.
•Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged (ON)
position. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
•Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position
for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments
IMPORTANT:
shut off if the PTO is engaged with the shift lever in
position for reverse travel. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 13.
The electric PTO clutch will automatically
Mowing
WARNING: 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.
The following information will be helpful when using the
cutting deck with your tractor.
WARNING: Plan your mowing pattern to
avoid discharge of materials 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.
•Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a
mulch kit or grass collector is installed.
•For best results it is recommended that the first two
laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the
center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction
to throw the discharge to the outside for the
balance of cutting. This will give a better
appearance to the lawn.
•Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites
weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
•Mowing should always be done with the engine at
full throttle.
•Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go
back over the cut area a second time to get a clean
cut.
•Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds
and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to
mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
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•Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades
when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 23 of this
manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.
Operating The Headlights
To turn the tractor’s headlights on:
•Start the engine following the instructions earlier in
this section.
•Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the
On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to
Figure 6.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
To turn the tractor’s headlights off:
•Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the
engine running) or the Off position (to shut the
engine off). Refer to Figure 6.
NOTE: Never move the key into the Start position
while the engine is running. Doing so may cause
damage to your engine’s electric starter.
WARNING: Never attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the operator’s
manual.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine before
performing any adjustments, repairs or
maintenance.
Parking Brake Adjustment
WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the
brakes while the engine is running. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral
position, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when
the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the
tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake
applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake
disc can be found on the right side of the transmission
in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:
•Looking at the transmission from the right side of
the tractor, locate the compression spring and
brake disc.
•Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut found on
the right side of the brake assembly.
•Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the
brake disc and the brake puck at .011".
•Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.
To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat
adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or
rearward. Make sure seat is locked into position before
operating the tractor.
Steering Adjustment
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other,
or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or
wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded
into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the
right side:
•Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the
rear of the ball joint. See Figure 10.
Hex Nut and
Lock Washer
Axle
Jam Nut
Ball Joint
Pivot Bar
Drag Link
Seat Adjustment
WARNING: Before operating this machine,
make sure the seat is engaged in the seat
stop, stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until fully engaged into stop.
Figure 10
•Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of
ball joint. See Figure 10.
•Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten
the drag link. Thread the ball joint away from the
jam nut to lengthen the drag link.
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•Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the
jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag
links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper
toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
•Place the steering wheel in position for straight
ahead travel.
•In front of the axle, measure the distance
horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the
inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
•Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally
from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the
right rim. Note the distance.
•The measurement taken in front of the axle should
be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the
measurement taken behind the axle. Adjust if
necessary.
Leveling the Deck
NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before
performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to
Tires on page 24 for information regarding tire pressure.
Front To Rear
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer
bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear.
The front of the deck should be between 1/4-inch and
3/8-inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if
necessary as follows:
•With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface,
place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest
position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge
chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.
•Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip
to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the
ground.
•The first measurement taken should be between
1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for
proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the
next step.
•Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the
deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 11Figure 11A.
•Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the
stabilizer bracket. See Figure 11Figure 11A.
Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck;
loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck.
•Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when
proper adjustment is achieved.
Side to Side
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a
side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if
necessary as follows:
•With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface,
place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest
position) and rotate both blades so that they are
perpendicular with the tractor.
•Measure the distance from the outside of the left
blade tip to the ground and the distance from the
outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both
measurements taken should be equal. If they’re
not, proceed to the next step.
•Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on
the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 11B.
•Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the
adjustment gear (found immediately behind the hex
cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or
counterclockwise/down.
•The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip
measurements taken earlier are equal.
•Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is
achieved.
A
Deck
Stabilizer
Bracket
eck
D
FRONT TO REAR
Lock
Nuts
Jam
Nuts
B
SIDE TO SIDE
Figure 11
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Adjustment Gear
Hex Cap Screw
Deck Roller Height Adjustment
(Units with 54-inch Deck)
To adjust the height of the rollers on the rear of the
mowing deck, proceed as follows:
•Place the deck lift lever in the bottom notch (lowest
position).
•Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the
deck roller brackets on the left and right sides of the
cutting deck. See Figure 12.
•Position the deck roller brackets up or down
through the slots on the rear of the deck until
desired position is reached, then re-attach with the
clevis pins and hairpin clips just removed. See
Figure 12.
NOTE: Be certain that the left roller bracket and the
right roller bracket are set in the same position.
Hairpin Clip
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR
WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Deck Roller Bracket
Clevis pin
Figure 12
Protective Cap
Engine
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your unit. Follow the instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE: Depending on the engine model found on your
tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side
panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
•Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 13.
•Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 13.
•Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of
the hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil
(approximately 64 oz.).
•Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 13.
Oil Fill Tube
Drain Port
Figure 13
•Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
•Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT:
Owner Manual packed with your unit for information
regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
Oil Drain Valve
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Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/
air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit.
Spark Plugs
The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate
around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other
part of the machine, especially the belts, pulleys and
other moving parts. Clean the underside of the deck
with a wisk broom, scraper or forced air after each
mowing.
IMPORTANT:
hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may
cause damage to electrical components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its
serviceability.
The use of a pressure washer or garden
Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Front Wheels
Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar is equipped with
a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every
25 hours of tractor operation.
SECTION 8: SERVICE
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
•Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.
•Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
•Remove the PTO belt from around the electric PTO
clutch. Refer to Figure 15.
•Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left
side of the deck.
•Pull the deck support pin outward to release the
deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 14.
•Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor
and release the pin into the hole provided.
•Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
•Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the
right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of
the way.
•Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the
tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release
themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
Support Pin
•Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side)
out from underneath the tractor.
Figure 14
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Changing the Deck Belt(s)
WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off,
remove ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before removing
the belt(s).
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should
be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
IMPORTANT:
specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not
disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.
The V-belts found on your tractor are
To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor,
proceed as follows:
•Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
•Remove the belt guards by removing the selftapping screws that fasten them to the deck.
•Grasp the PTO idler bracket and pivot it toward the
discharge chute to relieve tension on the PTO belt.
•Remove the PTO belt from the electric PTO clutch
and from around the PTO idler pulley, if present.
•Grasp the deck idler pulley and pivot it toward the
left side of the deck to relieve tension on the belt.
•Remove the belt from around all spindle pulleys,
and deck idler pulley(s).
•Route the new belts as shown in Figure 15.
•Remount the belt guards removed earlier.
Electric PTO Clutch
Deck Idler Pulley
Left Hand
Double Pulley
NOTE:
Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity. 46-inch deck shown.
Electric PTO Clutch
Center Pulley
Figure 15
PTO Idler Bracket
(mounted on tractor)
Self-Tapping Screws
Deck Idler Pulleys
Deck belt (Bottom)
PTO belt (Top)
Right Hand
Double Pulley
(beneath belt guard)
Deck / PTO belt
Left Hand
Pulley
NOTE:
Center Pulley
Belt covers not shown f or clarity. 54-inch deck shown.
Right Hand
Pulley
Figure 16
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Variable-Speed
Pulley
Battery Tray
Opening
Shift Lever
Rear Idler Pulley
Belt Keeper
Front Idler Pulley
Keeper Pins
Drive belt (Lower)
Drive belt (Upper)
Engine Pulley
Double Idler Bracket
Transmission Idler Pulley
Idler Bracket
Two-speed
Transmission
NOTE:View shown from above tractor.
Transmission Pulley
Front of Tractor
Figure 17
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off,
remove ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before removing
the belt(s)
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should
be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or
rotting are present.
IMPORTANT:
specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not
disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.
To change or replace the drive belt on your tractor,
proceed as follows:
NOTE: It’s recommended that both drive belts be
replaced at the same time.
•Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this
section.
The V-belts found on your tractor are
Electric PTO Clutch
Belt Keeper
•After disconnecting the battery cables, remove the
battery and battery tray from beneath the seat.
IMPORTANT:
When removing the battery, disconnect
the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first,
followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Re-install in
reverse order.
Upper Drive Belt
•Locate the transmission idler pulley on the upper
drive belt by looking through the battery tray
opening. See Figure 17.
•Grasp the bracket and pivot the transmission idler
pulley toward the rear of the tractor to release
tension on the upper drive belt.
•Remove the belt from around the transmission idler
pulley.
•Remove the upper drive belt from around the
transmission pulley and the variable-speed pulley.
NOTE: Slowly rotate the pulley counterclockwise to
roll the belt off of it.
•Remove the upper drive belt by pulling it up through
the battery tray opening.
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•Reroute the new upper drive belt as shown in
Figure 17.
Lower Drive Belt
Idler Adj. Rod
Place Wrenches Here
NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires
the removal of several tractor components. Read
through the following procedure prior to attempting it to
determine if you feel you could successfully complete it.
If you don’t, see an authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer
to have the belt changed.
IMPORTANT:
around both the pulleys and the belt keepers BEFORE
performing the following steps.
•Locate the variable-speed pulley through the
battery tray opening. See Figure 17.
•Remove the variable-speed pulley by loosening the
hex bolt that secures it to the transmission. Use a
second wrench to hold the hex nut on the bottom
side of the pulley.
•Slide the belt off of the variable-speed pulley as you
lift the pulley up and out through the battery tray
opening.
•Remove the rear idler pulley from the double- idler
bracket while unrouting the belt from around both
the rear and the front idler pulley. Refer to Figure
17.
•Remove the hex bolt from the center of the electric
PTO clutch and gently lower it off of the engine
crankshaft. Be careful not to lose any washers or
which may be found on top of the PTO clutch.
IMPORTANT:
the center hex bolt to between 38 foot-pounds and 50
foot-pounds.
•Remove the drive belt by feeding it from both ends
toward the front idler pulley on the double-idler
bracket. See Figure 17.
•Reassemble by following the above steps in
reverse order.
•Reroute the new belt around the pulleys, belt
keepers and keeper pins EXACTLY as the old one
was routed. Refer to Figure 17.
The drive pedal is properly adjusted when the hole
found in the double-idler bracket has approximately
1-3/8" of travel with ten pounds of pressure applied to
the drive pedal. See Figure 19.
Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive belts on
your tractor, if necessary, as follows:
•Locate the speed control assembly on the
underside of the steering support bracket. See
Figure 19.
•Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is
fastened to the speed control assembly (be careful
not to lose the small flat washers found on the pin).
See Figure 18.
Note the routing of the lower drive belt
When remounting the PTO clutch, torque
Neutral
Return
Bracket
Hairpin
Clips
Drive Pedal
Return Spring
Pin
Speed Control
Assembly
Figure 18
Double-idler Bracket
Hole
1
-
3
/
8
”
Front of Tractor
Idler
Adjuster Rod
NOTE:View shown from above tractor.
Figure 19
•Remove the drive pedal return spring.
•Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin from the
speed control assembly. See Figure 18.
•Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward
to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double-idler
bracket until proper adjustment is achieved.
•Reassemble by following the above steps in
reverse order.
Tires
WARNING: Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s
recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate.
Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to
mow unevenly.
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Cutting Blades
WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off,
remove ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before removing
the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or
replacement. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting
blade.
WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade
adapter and/or spindle for cracks or damage,
especially if you strike a foreign object.
Replace immediately if damaged
Blade Separation
Worn Blade Edge
Wind Wing
5
/
8
"
m
i
n
i
m
u
.
m
The blades may be removed as follows.
•Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
Cutting Deck Removal on page 19) then gently flip the
deck over to expose its underside.
•Place a block of wood between the center deck
housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a
stabilizer. See Figure 20.
Hex Flange Nut
Wood Block
Spindle Assembly
Figure 20
Sharpen Edge Evenly
Figure 21
It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground
equally to maintain proper blade balance. A poorly
balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may
cause damage to the tractor and result in personal
injury.
The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round
shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from the heavy side until
it balances evenly.
When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade
with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a
part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the
mower is in the operating position.
IMPORTANT:
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade
spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-pounds and
90 foot-pounds.
WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
•Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the hex flange nut
that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See
Figure 20.
To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal
amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along
the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°
to 30° angle. See Figure 21.
IMPORTANT:
If the cutting edge of the blade has already
been sharpened to within 5/8" of the wind wing radius,
or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades
with new ones. See Figure 21.
Fuses
Two fuses are installed in your tractor’s wiring harness
to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage
caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your
tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain
that the fuse has not blown.
One can be found under the hood mounted behind the
top of the dash panel on the support bar. The other can
be found under the seat mounted to the inside of the
tractor frame next to the battery tray. Pull the fuse out
and inspect it to determine if it is good or blown.
IMPORTANT:
amperage capacity for replacement.
23
Always use a fuse with the same
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid
levels cannot be checked.
•Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
•After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a
light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both
terminals
•Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT:
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
If removing the battery for any reason,
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7:
MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR on page 18 of this
manual before storing for an extended period.
WARNING: Drain fuel only into an
approved container outdoors, away from an
open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition prior to draining fuel.
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
could change the polarity and cause damage to your
engine’s alternating system.
Charging
If the tractor has not been put into use for an extended
period of time, charge the battery with an automotivetype 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six
amps.
WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive
gas while charging. Charge battery in a well
ventilated area and keep away from an open
flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
Follow the instructions in the Service, Storage & Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner Manual for proper engine care prior to
storing your tractor.
WARNING: Never store the machine or
fuel container indoors where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light such as on water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance.
SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
The following attachments and accessories are compatible for tractor Models B809H & R809K. See the retailer
from which you purchased your tractor or phone (866) 840-6483 for information regarding price and availability.
MODELDESCRIPTION
OEM-190-118Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only)
OEM-190-603FastAttach™ Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)
OEM-190-604FastAttach™ Yard-Mate™ Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor)
OEM-190-607FastAttach™ Deluxe Tractor Sunshade
OEM-190-608FastAttach™ Sleeve Hitch, Manual Lift
OEM-190-821FastAttach™ Triple Bagger Grass Collector (For 46-inch Decks Only)
OEM-190-822FastAttach™ 46-inch Front Dozer Blade
OEM-190-82342-inch Two-stage Snowthrower
OEM-190-824Sleeve Hitch with Electric Lift
OEM-190-841Mulch Kit (For 54-inch Decks Only)
OEM-190-842FastAttach™ Triple Bagger Grass Collector (For 54-inch Decks Only)
SLEEVE HITCH ATTACHMENTS (For use with OEM-190-824 or OEM-190-608 )
† OEM-190-824 is required for use of this attachment. OEM-190-608 can NOT be used in it’s place.
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SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING
TroublePossible Cause(s)Corrective Action
Engine fails to startPTO knob engaged.
Parking brake not engaged.
Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.
Throttle control lever not in correct
starting position.
Choke not activated
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
Blocked fuel line.
Faulty spark plug.
Engine flooded.
Engine runs erraticUnit running with CHOKE applied.
Spark plug wire(s) loose.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Dirty air cleaner.
Engine overheatsEngine oil level low.
Air flow restricted.
Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark plug(s) gap too close.Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap to .030” .
Idles poorlySpark plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too
wide.
Dirty air cleaner.
Excessive vibrationCutting blade loose or unbalanced.
Damaged or bent cutting blade.
Mower will not mulch grassEngine speed too low.
Wet grass.
Excessively high grass.
Dull blade.
Uneven cutDeck not balanced properly.
Dull blade.
Uneven tire pressure.
Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position.
Engage parking brake.
Connect wire(s) to spark plug.
Place throttle lever to FAST position.
Pull out the CHOKE control (if so equipped).
Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.
Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter, if so equipped.
Clean, adjust gap or replace plug.
Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.
Push CHOKE control (if so equipped) in.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire(s).
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30
days old) gasoline. Replace fuel filter, if so equipped.
Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh (less than 30
days old) gasoline.
Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean precleaner, if so equipped.
Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil.
Clean grass clippings and debris from around the
engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.
Replace spark plug(s). Set plug(s) gap to .030” .
Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean precleaner, if so equipped.
Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.
Replace blade.
Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.
Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at
desired height or make a narrower cutting swath.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Check tire pressure in all four tires.
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SECTION 12: MODELS B809H & R809K PARTS LIST
23
24
4
12
18
20
19
9
11
(for choke)
7
13
9
3
22
2
6
8
10
5
10
5
16
15
14
21
10
5
17
26
1
Models B809H & R809K
REF.
NO.
1710-0227Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5
2710-0599Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5
3710-0604ASelf-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
4710-1237Screw, #10-32 x .625
5710-1314ASocket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
6710-1315Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25
7712-3017Hex Nut, 3/8-16
8721-0460Exhaust Gasket
—17239ARH Seat Lift Bracket
55710-0924Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75
56712-0292U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20
57731-2480Shift Lever Cover
58738-0296Shoulder Screw, .437 x .286
59731-2618RH Fender Flare
60731-2619LH Fender Flare
61783-1478Fender Clips
PA RT
NO.DESCRIPTION
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add the
applicable color code, wherever needed, to
the part number to order a replacement part.
For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is
painted Powder Black, the part number to
order would be 700-xxxx-0637.
Red: 0638
Oyster Gray: 0662
Powder Black: 0637
31
Models B809H & R809K
24
43
31
23
19
6
38
21
14
20
4
2
20
1
22
3
18
11
13
22
7
8
2
39
37
40
33
15
12
5
28
1
3
29
29
30
11
36
32
27
34
9
16
26
30
10
17
25
32
Models B809H & R809K
REF.
NO.
1710-1260ASelf-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75
2710-0604ASelf-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625
3783-0726BRH Pivot Support Bracket
4783-0727ALH Pivot Support Bracket
5783-0728Pivot Bar Bracket
6710-0514Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5)
7711-1408RH Drag Link
8711-1655LH Drag Link
9712-0240Jam Nut, 7/16-20 (Grade 2)
10712-0241Hex Nut, 3/8-24 (Grade 2)
11712-0431Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
12712-0459Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20
13712-3004AFlange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
14717-1550DSteering Gear, 11/90 Ratio
15717-1554Steering Pinion Gear
16723-0448ABall Joint, 7/16-20
17736-0169Lock Washer, 3/8
18736-3084Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06
19738-1001ASteering Shaft, .625 OD x 24.4
20741-0475Plastic Bushing, .38 ID
21741-0656Hex Flange Bearing, 5/8
22738-0372BShoulder Spacer, .38 ID
23731-2624Steering Wheel, Soft Grip, Three Spoke
24731-2625Steering Wheel Cap, Round
25638-0017LH Axle Assembly, .75 Diameter
26638-0018RH Axle Assembly, .75 Diameter
27719-0525BCast Iron Pivot Bar w/ Fittings, .75
28712-0431Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
29714-0162Cotter Pin
30726-0341Push Cap, .750
31736-0242Bell Washer, .34 x .872
32736-0316Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06
33736-0285Flat Washer, .635 x 1.589 x .06
34738-1011Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.2, 3/8-16
35710-0643Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1
36634-0183Wheel Assembly Complete, 16 x 6.5 x 8
37734-2290Hub Cap
38783-0653ESteering Support Bracket
39738-0143Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16
40736-0331Bell Washer, .39 x 1.13 x .062
41
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add the
applicable color code, wherever needed, to
the part number to order a replacement part.
For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is
painted Powder Black, the part number to
order would be 700-xxxx-0637.
Red: 0638
Oyster Gray: 0662
Powder Black: 0637
33
Models B809H & R809K
30
85
21
16
28
73
84
32
8
13
24
25
3
4
13
18
13
63
67
54
52
74
60
23
37
57
58
68
61
53
49
64
13
50
66
52
52
75
59
20
77
22
69
8
57
70
20
46
1
60
76
65
30
63
22
57
22
82
8
2
13
26
9
45
18
29
19
14
10
42
43
34
80
12
44
18
20
13
20
55
40
36
33
43
80
52
51
18
7
48
13
47
64
56
71
86
72
83
12
17
5
41
6
1
31
20
35
1127
13
15
78
34
REF.
NO.
1618-0375Variable-speed Bracket Assembly
2618-0376Two-speed Transmission Assembly
3631-0009AShfter Knob
4647-0037Shift Lever
5656-0050Variable-speed Pulley Assembly
6756-0665Transmission Pulley, 8.5
7683-0251Double-idler Bracket
8710-0176Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.75
9710-0227Self Tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5
10710-0347Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75
11710-0805Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.5
12710-0809Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.25
13710-0604ASelf Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
14710-3011Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25
15711-0677Ferrule, 5/16 x .312 Dia.
16712-0181Hex Jam Nut, 3/8-16
17712-0702Hex Flange Nut, 7/16-20
18712-0431Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
19712-0798Hex Nut, 3/8-16
20712-3004AFlange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
21712-3008Hex Jam Nut, 3/8-16
22714-0111Cotter Pin
23723-3018Ball Joint, 3/8-24
24725-1713Spring Switch
25726-0320Insulator Nut Plate
26732-0384Extension Spring, .62 Dia. x 6.12
27732-0716Extension Spring, .59 OD x 4.0
28736-0105Bell Washer, .401 x .870 x .063
29736-0169Lock Washer, 3/8
30736-0275Flat Washer, 5/16
31718-0771Pulley Hub, 1/2 Spline
32736-0642Flat Washer, .44 x .75 x .06
33736-3010Flat Washer, .407 x .812 x .135
34738-0322Shoulder Screw, .625 Dia. x .21
35747-1122Brake Rod
36747-1123ABelt Guard
37747-1127Idler Adjustment Rod, 3/8
38710-1026Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.75
39747-1185Transmission Belt Guard Rod
40738-0372BShoulder Spacer, .380 ID
41754-0468Variable-speed Belt
42754-0467Drive Belt
43756-0981AFlat Idler, 2.75 OD
44783-0667ATransmission Torque Bracket
45783-0669Idler Bracket
PART
NO.DESCRIPTION
Models B809H & R809K
REF.
NO.
46647-0031Brake Control Shaft Assembly
47647-0032Speed Control Shaft Assembly
48683-0266Drive Pedal Assembly
49710-1135Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.5
50711-0736Ferrule, 1/4-20
51711-1363Pin, 3/8-16 x 2.43
52714-0104Cotter Pin
53732-0437Compression Spring, .34 OD x 1.0
54732-0955Extension Spring, .5 OD x 1.41
55735-0662Drive Pedal Pad
56735-3049Brake Pedal Pad
57736-0140Flat Washer, .281 x .5 x .0625
58736-0142Flat Washer, 9/32 x 1/2 x 1/16
59736-0187Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06
60736-0204Flat Washer, .344 x .062 x .03
61738-0155Shoulder Screw, .437 x 1.62
62738-0507BShoulder Screw, .5 x .434
63741-0225Hex Flange Bearing
64741-3065BSplit Hex Flange Bearing
65747-1137Cruise Control Rod
66747-1138Brake Lock Control Rod
67748-0413Cruise Latch
68748-0415BSpacer, 5/16 x 1.54
69783-0653ESteering Support Bracket
70783-0732Drive Lockout Bracket
71783-0773Brake Pedal
72736-3008Flat Washer, .344 x .750 x .120
73783-0693Axle Bracket
74683-0304ALower Frame Assembly
75732-0963Extension Spring, .5 OD x 6.37
76731-2290Hub Cap
77712-3050Lug Nut, 7/16-14
78634-0132Wheel Assembly Complete, 23 x 9.5 x 12
79750-0768Split Spacer, .25 x .37 x 1.32
80750-0566ASpacer, .372 x .26 x 1.03
81712-3026Jam Nut, 3/4-16
82736-0316Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06
83710-1260AHex Screw, 5/16-18 x .75
84747-1185Transmission Belt Guard Rod
85710-0599Self Tapping Screw,1/4-20 x .5
86756-0639AEngine Pulley, 3.56”
PA RT
NO.DESCRIPTION
634-0182Rim Only
734-0255Air Valve
734-1728Tire Only, Square Shoulder
IMPORTANT:
For a proper
working machine, use
Factory Approved Parts.
V-belts are designed to
engage and disengage
safely. A substitute (non
OEM) V-belt can be
dangerous by not
disengaging completely.
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add the
applicable color code, wherever needed, to
the part number to order a replacement part.
For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is
painted Powder Black, the part number to
order would be 700-xxxx-0637.
9712-3004AFlange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
10710-3180Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.75
11712-3010Hex Nut, 5/16-18
12683-0294Idler Bracket Assembly
13738-3056Shoulder Screw, 1/2 x 2.5
14710-3144Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.0
15710-3025Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
16738-0785Shoulder Spacer, 1.38 x .445 x .36
17736-0171Lock Washer, 7/16
18710-3157Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.25 (Grade 5)
19725-170612-volt Battery, 270 CCA
20710-0751Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62
21712-0271Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20
22712-3087Wing Nut, 1/4-20
23725-1426Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100 Amp
24710-0599Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5
25736-0222Lock Washer, 1/4
26783-1033AHitch Plate
27748-0415BSpacer, 3/8 x 1.54
28756-0627BIdler Pulley, 3.5
29783-0349Battery Tray
30712-0459Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20
31783-0891BDeck Stop
32710-0604ASelf Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625
33732-3080Compression Spring, 1.28 x 3.5
34723-0444Battery Strap
35738-1020Shoulder Screw, .625 x .5, 7/16-20
36736-0407Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062
37738-1132Shoulder Screw, 1/4-20, .25 x .15
38736-0322Flat Washer, .45 x 1.25 x .164
PART
NO.DESCRIPTION
IMPORTANT:
For a proper
working machine, use
Factory Approved Parts.
V-belts are designed to
engage and disengage
safely. A substitute (non
OEM) V-belt can be
dangerous by not
disengaging completely.
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add the
applicable color code, wherever needed, to
the part number to order a replacement part.
For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is
painted Powder Black, the part number to
order would be 700-xxxx-0637.
Red: 0638
Oyster Gray: 0662
Powder Black: 0637
39
Model B809H
12
45
4
34
24
32
20
29
30
41
30
15
19
25
12
17
47
4
14
46
22
26
5
21
15
1
38
42
48
47
19
33
37
19
27
8
3
11
31
19
32
21
23
40
10
9
20
32
43
6
17
7
35
39
13
18
2
16
18
44
13
35
18
2
36
40
Model B809H
IMPORTANT:
For a proper
working machine, use
Factory Approved Parts.
V-belts are designed to
engage and disengage
safely. A substitute (non
OEM) V-belt can be
dangerous by not
disengaging completely.
9683-0617Stop Assembly, Chute
10703-2093Baffle, RR, Inner
11703-2392Bracket
12703-3511Guard, Finger
13710-0528Hex Screw, 5/16-18, 1.25, Gr5,
14710-0602Screw, Self-tapping, 5/16-18, 1.000
15710-0604AScrew, Self-tapping, 5/16-18, 0.625
16710-0751Hex Screw, 1/4-20, .620, Gr5,
17710-1644Screw, Carriage, 3/8-16, Gr5, 5.00
18710-3011Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 2.25, Gr5,
19710-3073Hex Screw, 5/16-18, 2.25, Gr5,
20710-3168Bolt, Carriage, 3/8-16 x 1.0
21710-3178Short Neck Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x .75
22711-0332Pin, Clevis, .50 Dia x .78
23711-1737Pin, Roller, .5" Dia x 10.06 .
24711-1762Pin, Hinge, Dia .375 x 14.06
25712-0417ANut, Hex Flange, 5/8-18
26712-0431Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16
27712-3004ANut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Gr5
28712-3010Nut, Hex, 5/16-18, Gr5
29712-3019Nut, Hex, 7/16-14, Gr2
30712-3022Nut, Hex Lock, 1/2-13
31712-3027Nut, 1/4-20, Hexflg, Lock
32714-0145Pin, Click, .092 x 1.64
33714-0470Pin, Cotter, 1/8 x 1.25
34714-3004Pin, Cotter, 3/32 x 1.25
35715-0108Pin, Sprg, 1/4 Dia x 1.00
36715-0246Pin, Spring, 3/16 x 1.25
37717-1553AAdjustment, Deck, Gear
PART
NO.DESCRIPTION
Model R809K
REF.
NO.
38731-0335Roller, Deck
39731-3005Front Roller
40731-3131ADeflector, Chute
41732-0306Spring, Compression, .406 x .531 x 1.75
42732-0459Spring, Extension, .94 Dia x 6.74
43732-0934Spring, Extension, 1.15 Dia x 5.99
44732-3070Torsion Spring .44 I.d. x 2.10
45734-3058BDeck Wheel, 5" Dia.
46736-0105Washer, Bell, .375 x .870 x .063
47736-0119Washer, Lock, 5/16, Regular Duty
48736-0134Flat Washer, .812 ID x 1.38 OD x .1
49736-0171Washer, Lock, 7/16 , Regular Duty
50736-0208Flat Washer, .51 ID x 1.5 OD x .07
51736-0921Washer, Lock, 1/2 , Regular Duty
52736-3027Flat Washer, .531 x 1.75 x .090
53736-3039Flat Washer .406 ID X 1.5 x 11ga
54736-3072Washer, Flat .38 ID x.93 OD x.110
55738-0295Shoulder Screw, .750 x .47.12
56738-1229Shoulder Screw, 5/8 Dia x 2.50 .
57738-3056Shoulder Screw, 1/2 Dia x 2.50 .
58742-0677Blade, 18.50"
59747-1116Deck Release Handle Rod, .375 Dia
60750-0151Spacer .550 ID x .755 OD x 1.1
61750-0212Spacer, .82 ID x 1.00 OD x .53
62750-3213Spacer, .405 x .75 x 3.875
63754-0642Belt, V-Type, B Section
64756-3105Pulley, Idler, 5.0 Dia.
65783-1453Bracket, Mounting, 54" Roller
66783-1454Bracket, Roller, Front
67783-1455Bracket, Idler
68783-1470Cover, Spindle RH
69783-1471Cover, Spindle LH
70783-1479Deck Shell Assembly, 54"
71783-1482RH Skirt
72783-1483LH Skirt
73783-1484LH Extension Skirt
74753-0400054-inch Deck Assembly Complete
PA RT
NO.DESCRIPTION
IMPORTANT:
For a proper
working machine, use
Factory Approved Parts.
V-belts are designed to
engage and disengage
safely. A substitute (non
OEM) V-belt can be
dangerous by not
disengaging completely.
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to
the list of color codes below. Please add the
applicable color code, wherever needed, to
the part number to order a replacement part.
For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is
painted Powder Black, the part number to
order would be 700-xxxx-0637.
Red: 0638
Oyster Gray: 0662
Powder Black: 0637
43
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC
with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the
United States, its possessions and territories.
Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a
period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original
purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of
charge, any part found to be defective in materials or
workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this
product has been operated and maintained in accordance
with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and
has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use,
neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration,
vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril
or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or
use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt
LLC for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will
void your warranty as to any resulting damage.
Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or
component failures will be covered on the product for a period
of 90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the
two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered
ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of
OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and
components include, but are not limited to: batteries, belts,
blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats,
snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber,
and tires.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized
service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your
Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P.O. Box 361131,
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-866-840-6483 or 1330-558-7220, or log on to our Web site at www.troybilt.com.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the
following cases:
a.The engine or component parts thereof. These items
carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to
applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms and
conditions.
b.Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a sepa
rate one year warranty.
c.Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,
blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch
adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal
deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or
exposure.
d.Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for
products sold or exported outside of the United States,
its possesions and territories, except those sold
through Troy-Bilt LLC’s authorized channels of export
distribution.
e.Parts that are not genuine Troy-Bilt parts are not
covered by this warranty.
f.Service completed by someone other than an
authorized service dealer is not covered by this
warranty.
g.Transportation charges and service calls are not
covered.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose,
applies after the applicable period of express written
warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other
express warranty, whether written or oral, except as
mentioned above, given by any person or entity,
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product,
shall bind Troy-Bilt LLC. During the period of the
warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement
of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. TroyBilt LLC shall not be liable for incidental or consequential
loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses
incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services
or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted
product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration
of safety features of the product shall void this warranty.
You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to
you and your property and/or to others and their property
arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased
as a gift.
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This
limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.