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Troy-Bilt B809H, R809K User Manual

Operator’s Manual
Pedal Drive Garden Tractor
Models B809H
R809K
Model R809K Shown
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,
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
770-10189D.fm (12/2001)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3
Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 7
Tractor Set-up.................................................................................................... 8
Know Your Garden Tractor ................................................................................10
Operating Your Garden Tractor ......................................................................... 13
Making Adjustments ..........................................................................................16
Maintaining Your Garden Tractor....................................................................... 18
Service...............................................................................................................19
Off-Season Storage ...........................................................................................24
Attachments & Accessories ...............................................................................24
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 25
Models B809H and R809K Parts List.................................................................26
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.
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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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Figure 4
A PTO (Power Take-off) Knob H Ignition Switch B Choke Control I Brake Pedal C Parking Brake Button J Drive Pedal D Shift Lever K Cruise Control Button E Cup Holder L Seat Adjustment Lever F Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter M 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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Meter
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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.
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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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