Troy-Bilt 13AN77TG766 Owner's manual

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Transmatic Lawn Tractor -- Model Series 77T
READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATmON
Warning: This unitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush=
coveredor grass=coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany),
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator,Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136=0019,
FORMNO,769=02243A
PRINTEDiN U,S,A Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 01/2006
This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn tractor, mtwH_ he_p you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. P_ease read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
S_ope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 8
Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... 10
Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 16
Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 18
Off-Season Storage / Attachments ................. 24
Safety Labems .................................................... 25
TrouMe Shooting .............................................. 26
Parts List ........................................................... 28
Notes .................................................................. 44
California Emission Contro_ Warranty ............ 47
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
informationtothe samplemodel plateprovidedto the righL
Youcan locatethe modelplate by looking beneathethe seal
Thisinformationwill be necessaryto usethemanufacturer's
web siteand/or obtainassistancefrom the CustomerSupport
Departmentoran authorizedservicedealer.
Modem Number Seriam Number
0 TR#_H_-T_ TROY-B|LT LLC
P. O. BOX 361131
www.troybimt.com CLEVELAND, ON44136
338-558-7228
,, 856-848-6483_
Customer Support
P_ease do NOTreturn the unit to the retai_er from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
If you havedifficultyassemblingthis productor haveanyquestionsregardingthecontrols, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,youcan seek helpfrom theexperts. Choosefromthe optionsbelow:
1, VisittroybHt.com formanyusefulsuggestions,ClickonCustomer
Supportbuttonandyouwillgettheoptionsreproducedin thescreen
shotbelow,Clickontheappropriatebuttonandhelpisimmediately
available,
3, Theengine manufacturer isresponsibleforall engine-relatedissues
with regardtoperformance,power-rating,specifications,warrantyand
service,Pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's
Manual,packedseparatelywithyourunit,formoreinformation,
2, PhoneaCustomerSupport Representativeat 1-866-840-6483,
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WARNING
Do not mowon inclines
with a dope in excess
of 15degrees(a rise
of approximately
2-"
feet). A riding r
couldoverturnand
cause seriousinjury.
if operatinga walb
behindmoweron such
a dope, it isextremely
footing and you could
dip, resultingin serious
injury.
OperateRiDiNG
mowersupand down
dopes, neveracross
theface of dopes.
Operate
WALK-BEHIND
mowersacrossthe
face of dopes, never
up and down slopes.
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DANGER: This machine was builtto be operatedaccordingto the rubs for safeoperation inthis
manuakAs with any type of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe partof the operatorcan
S ale resultin seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwing objects.
Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscould resultin seriousinjury or death.
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readandfobow all
instructionsinthis man=
ualbeforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
Whenyouseethis
symbol.
HEED ITSWARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthewarnings
and instructions
in this manual
Children
1, Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot
abrt tothepresenceofchildren,Childrenareoften
attractedto themachineandthemowingactivity,
Theydo notunderstandthedangers,Neverassume
thatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem,
a, Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaandin
watchfulcareofa responsibleadultotherthan
theoperator,
b, Bealertandturnmachineoff ifa childenters
thearea,
c, Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindand
downforsmallchildren,
d, Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)
shutoff,Theymayfalloffandbeseriously
iniuredor interferewithsafemachineoperation,
e, Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,doorways,shrubs,treesor other
objectsthatmayblockyourvisionofa child
whomayrunintothemachine,
f, Toavoid back-overaccidents, always
disengagethe cutting blade(s) before
shifting into Reverse.If equipped,the
"ReverseCaution Mode" should not be
usedwhen children or others are around.
g, Keepchildrenawayfromhotor running
engines,Theycansufferburnsfroma hot
muffler,
h, Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto
preventunauthorizedoperation,
2, Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate
themachine,Children14}'earsoldandovershould
readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand
safetyrubs inthis manualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedbya parent,
Operation
Safe Handlingof Gasoline:
1. Toavoid personal injuryor property damageuse
extremecare in handlinggasoline. Gasolineis
extremely flammableand the vapors areexplo-
sive. Seriouspersonaliniurycanoccurwhengasoline
isspilledonyourselfor yourclotheswhichcanignite,
Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately,
a, Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer,
b, Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehbb or ona
truckor trailerbedwitha plastb liner,Always
placecontainerson thegroundawayfrom
yourvehblebeforefilling,
c, Whenpractbal,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refuelit
ontheground,Ifthis isnotpossibb,then
refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha
portabbcontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline
dispensernozzb,
d, Keepthenozzb in contactwiththerimof
thefueltankor containeropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete,Donotusea
nozzleIocbopendevice,
e, Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
othersourcesofignition,
f, Neverfuelmachineindoors,
g, Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhilethe
engineishotor running,Mow enginetocool
atbast twominutesbeforerefueling,
h, Neveroverfillfueltank,Filltanktonomore
than1/2inchbelowbottomoffilbr neckto
allowspaceforfuelexpansion,
i, Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely,
i, If gasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengine
andequipment,Moveunittoanotherarea,
Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine,
k, Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeof
grass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up,Clean
upoil orfuelspillageand removeanyfuel
soakeddebris,
I, Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainer
insidewherethereisanopenflame,spark
or pilotlightason a waterheater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergas
appliances,
m, Allowa machinetocoolatbast fiveminutes
beforestoring,
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GeneralOperation:
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe
machineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe
placeforfutureandregularreferenceandforordering
replacementparts.
2. Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowtostopthemachineanddisengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsold tooperate
this machine.Children14yearsold andovershould
readandunderstandtheoperationinstructionsand
safetyrubs in thismanualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedbyaparent.
4. Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobiectiniury,
keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat bast
75 feetfromthemachinewhileit isinoperation.8top
machineifanyoneentersthearea.
6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,
andotherforeignobiectswhichcouldbepickedup
andthrownbytheblade(s).Thrownobiectscancause
seriouspersonaliniury.
7, Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeof
materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe
like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallor
obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto
ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
8. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring
operationandwhileperformingan adiustmentor
repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobiectswhich
ricochetcancauseseriousiniurytotheeyes.
9. Wearsturdy,rough-sobdworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandiewelry
canbecaughtinmovabbparts.Neveroperatethis
machinein barefeetor sandals.
10.Beawareofthemowerandattachmentdischarge
directionanddo notpointitatanyone.Donotoperate
themowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentiregrass
catcherin itsproperplace.
11.Donotputhandsor feetnearrotatingpartsor under
thecuttingdeck.Contactwiththeblade(s)can
amputatehandsandfeet.
12.Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause
bladecontactor thrownobiectiniuries.
13.8toptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,
or roadsandwhilenotcuttinggrass.
14.Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearor crossing
roadways.Thismachineisnotintendedforuseon
anypublicroadway.
15.Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe influ-
enceofalcoholordrugs.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.
17,Nevercarrypassengers.
18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverse.
Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore
andwhilebackingtoavoida back-overaccident.
19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine
smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationandexcessive
instructionswh ch. if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructionsin this man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
d this powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
and followthe warninas
and instructions
in this manual
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21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always
turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set
parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore
dismounting.
22.Useextracarewhenloadingor unloadingthe
machineintoa trailerortruck.Thisunitshouldnot
bedrivenupor downramp(s),becausethe unit
couldtipover,causingseriouspersonaliniury.The
unitmustbepushedmanuallyonramp(s)toloador
unloadproperly.
23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea
burn.Donottouch.
24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen-
ingsetc. wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled
fromtheunit,whichcouldresultinseriousiniury.
25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompbtelyandshiftintoneutralbefore
attemptingtostartengine.
26.Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidential
grassof aheightno morethan10".Donotattemptto
mowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.,pasture)
or pilesofdryleaves.Drygrassor leavesmay
contacttheengineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe
mowerdeckpresentinga poten%lfirehazard.
27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor
thismachinebythemachinemanufacturer.Read,
understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith
theapprovedaccessoryor attachment.
28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60 yearsand
above,areinvolvedin a largepercentageofriding
mower-relatediniuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower
safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom
seriousiniury.
29.If situationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis
manual,usecareandgoodiudgment.Contactyour
customerservicerepresentativeforassistance.
WARNING
Thissymbol points
speed. }
20.Dbengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine
andwaituntiltheblade(s)cometo acompletestop
beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,
uncloggingchute,removinganygrassor debris,or
makinganyadiustments.
Slope Operation:
Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedtolossofcontroland
tip-overaccidentswhichcanresultin severeinjuryor
death,All slopesrequireextracaution,ifyoucannot
backuptheslopeor ifyoufeeluneasyonit, do notmow
it,
Foryoursafety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartof
thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunit
ona slopedor hillyarea,if theslopeisgreaterthan15
;_,_ degreesasshownontheslopegauge,do notoperate
,, thisunitonthatareaorseriousinjurycouldresult,
uperal:lon Do:
1, Mowupanddownslopes,notacross,Exercise
racl:lces extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononsbpes,
2, Watchforhobs, ruts,bumps,rocks,or otherhidden
objects,Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine,
out important safety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand follow all
instructionsin this man°
ual beforeattemptingto
Tallgrasscanhideobstacbs,
3, Useslowspeed,Choosea lowenoughspeed
settingsothatyouwillnothaveto stoporshiftwhile
ontheslope,Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven
thoughthe brakesarefunctioningproperly,Always
keepmachineingearwhengoingdownslopesto
takeadvantageofenginebrakingaction,
4, Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightsto improvestability,
5, Useextracarewithgrasscatchersor otherat-
tachments,Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machine,
6, Keepall movementon theslopesslowandgradual
Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor direction,
Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethefront
ofthemachineto liftand rapidlyfib overbackwards
whichcouldcauseseriousinjury,
7, Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope,If tireslose
traction,disengagetheblade(s)andproceedslowly
straightdowntheslope,
Do Not:
1, Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary;then,turn
slowlyandgraduallydownhill,if possibb,
2, Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments,
Themowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif awheelisover
theedgeof acliff,ditch,or if anedgecavesin,
3, Donottry tostaNlizethemachinebyputtingyourfoot
ontheground,
4, Donotusea grasscatcheronsteepslopes,
5, Donotmowonwetgrass,Reducedtractioncould
causesliding,
6, DonotshifttoneutralandcoastdownhillOver-speed-
ingmaycausetheoperatortolosecontrolofthe
machineresultingin seriousinjuryordeath,
7, Donottow heavypullbehindattachments(e,g,loaded
dumpcart,lawnroller,etc,)on slopesgreaterthan
5 degrees,Whengoingdownhill,theextraweight
tendsto pushthetractorand maycauseyoutoloose
control (e,g,tractormayspeedup,brakingandsteer-
ingabilityarereduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand
causetractortooverturn),
Towing:
1, Towonlywitha machinethathasa hitchdesignedfor
towing,Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe
hitchpoint,
2, Followthemanufacturersrecommendationforweight
limitsfortowedequipmentandtowingonslopes,
3, Neverallowchildrenor othersin oron towedequip-
ment,
4, Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmay
causelossoftractionandlossofcontrol,
5, Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop,
6, Donotshifttoneutralandcoastdownhill
these instructions may
result in personal injury,
When you see this
symbol
HEED ITS WARNING
YOUr
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manual
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Service lO,Neverattempttomakeadiustmentsor repairstothe
1. Neverrun anengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilated
area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,anddeadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain
theblade(s)andall movingpartshavestopped.
Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.
3. Periodicallychecktomakesurethebladescometo
compbtestopwithinapproximately(5) fiveseconds
afteroperatingthebladedisengagementcontrol,ifthe
bladesdo notstopwithinthethis timeframe,yourunit
shouldbeservicedprofessionallybyanauthorized
MTDServiceDealer.
4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas itissubiectedto
wearduringnormaloperation.Adiustandserviceas
required.
5. Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsat
frequentintervalsforpropertightness.Also,visually
inspectblade(s)fordamage(e.g. excessivewear,
bent,cracked). Replacetheblade(s)with theoriginal
equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,
listedin thismanual."Useof partswhichdonotmeet
theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmaybad to
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeor wear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
7, Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstight tobesurethe
equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.
8. Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemor other
safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
9. Afterstrikinga foreignobiect,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)and groundagainst
theengine.Thoroughlyinspectthemachineforany
damage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingand
operating,
machinewhiletheengineisrunning,
11,Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischarge
coveraresubiecttowearanddamagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsor allowobiectstobethrown,
Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents
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andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O,E,M,)partsonly,listedinthis
manual,"Useof partswhichdonotmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmaybad toimproper
performanceandcompromisesafety!"
12,Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
over-speedtheengine,Thegovernorcontrolsthe
maximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine,
13,Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary,
14,Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor
gas,oil,etc,toprotecttheenvironment,
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This symbol points
instructionswhich, if
safetyand/or property
ofyourself and others,
Readand follow al
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
When you see this
symbol,
NEED roTSWARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
>wthewarnings
and instructions
in this manual
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WARNING
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Gasoline is e×tremeiy
flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine
indoors or while the en-
gine is hot or runmng,
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pi Des.and other
sources of ignition.
Make sure the riding
mower's engine isoff.
remove the ignition
key, and set the parking
brake before removing
the shipping brace,
The shipping brace,
used for packaging
purposes only, must be
removed and discarded
before operating your
riding mower.
The mowing deck is
capable of throwing
objects. Failure to oper-
ate the riding mower
without the discharge
cover in the proper
operating position
coumdresumtm serious
personal injuryand/or
property damage.
Attaching the Battery Cables ",
NOTE:This unitmayhavebeenshippedwiththe RubberBoot
batterycanes alreadyconnected, If not,followthe .......
instructionsbelowforattachingthebatterycanes,
NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos,(+),
The negativebatteryterminalis markedNeg,(-),
Thepositivecane (heavyredwire)issecuredtothe
positivebatteryterminal(+)witha hexboltandhex
nutatthefactory,Makecertainthatthe rubberboot
coverstheterminaltohelpprotectitfromcorrosion,
Removethehexboltandhexnutfromthenegative
cane,
Removetheblackplasticcover,if present,fromthe
negativebatteryterminalandattachthenegatkle
cable(heavyblackwire)tothenegativebattery
terminal(-) withthe boltandnut,
. Makecertainthehold=downstrapisin positionover
thebattery,securingit inplace,SeeFigure1,
NOTE:if thebatteryis putintoserviceafterthedate
shownontopofbattery,chargethebatteryasinstructed
on page20ofthis manualpriortooperatingthetractor,
Gas and Oi_ Fill°up
Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthehoodandhasa
capacityof1=1/2gallons,Donotoverfill
WARNING: Use extreme care
when handling gasoline. Gaso°
lineis extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive. Never
fuel machine indoorsor while the
engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of ignition.
Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin
theseparateEngineOperator/Owner'sManualpacked
withyourtractor,Readinstructionscarefully,
IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwithmotoroil
intheengine,However,youMUSTchecktheoillevel
beforeoperating,Becarefulnottooverfill
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING: Make sure the riding
mower's engine isoff, remove
the ignition key, and set the
parking brake before removing
the shipping brace.
. Locatetheshippingbrace,if present,and accom=
panyingwarningtagfoundontherightsideofthe
mower,betweenthedischargechuteandthecutting
deck,SeeFigure2,
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Win Nut Hex Bolt ,>,
Figure 1
J
Figure 2
Whileholdingthedischargechutewithyourlefthand,
removetheshippingbracewithyourrighthandby
graspingitbetweenyourthumband indexfingerand
rotatingitclockwise,
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. Fail-
ure 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 Steering Whee_
Jfthesteeringwheelforyourtractordid notcome
attached,thehardwareforattachingit hasbeenpacked
withinthesteeringwheel,beneaththesteeringwheel
cap,Carefullypryoff thesteeringwheelcapand remove
thehardware,
1, With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, placethesteeringwheeloverthesteering
shaft,
2, Placethewasher(withthecuppedsidedown)over
thesteeringshaftandsecurewiththehexbolt,See
Figure3,
3, Placethesteeringwheelcapoverthecenterofthe
steeringwheelandpushdownwarduntilit"clicks" into
place,
Attaching The Seat
Jftheseatforyourtractordidnotcomeattached,follow
theinstructionsbelowtoattachit,
NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsareeitherfastened
tothetractorseat'spivotbracketwitha plastictie,or
mountedbackwardtothepivotbracket,Ineithercase,
freetheseatformits shippingpositionandremovethe
two knobsfromthebottomofseatbeforeproceedingwith
applicableinstructionsbelow,
WARNING: Before operating this
machine, make sure the seat is
engaged in the seat stop, stand
behind the machine and puiJback
on seat until fuJJyengaged into
stop.
Knob Adjustment Seat
1, Positiontheshoulderscrews(foundon thebaseofthe
seat)insidetheslotopeningsin theseat pivotbracket,
Figure4,
2, Slidetheseatslightlyrearwardin theseatpivot
bracket,lininguptherearslotsin thepivotbracket
withtheremainingtwoholesin theseat'sbase,
3, Selectdesiredpositionfortheseat,andsecurewith
thetwo knobsremovedearlier,SeeFigure4,
Figure 3
Figure 4
Tire Pressure
WARNING: Ma×imum
tire pressure under any
circumstances is 30 psi.
Equal tire pressure shouJd be
maintained at all times.
Thetireson yourunitmaybe overdnflatedforshipping
purposes,Reducethetirepressurebeforeoperating
thetractor,Recommendedoperatingtirepressureis
approximately10p,s,iforthe reartires& 14p,s,kforthe
fronttires,Checksidewalloftireformaximump,s,k
Settin¢
WARNING
Before operating
this machine, make
sure the seat is
engaged in the seat
stop, stand behind
the machine and puJJ
back on seat untiJ
fully engaged into
stop.
Ma×imum tire
pressure under any
circumstances is
30 psi. EquaJtire
pressure shouJd be
maintained at aJJ
times.
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NOTE:Anyreference
inthismanualtothe
RIGHTorLEFTsideof
Know Your Lawn Tractor
Figure 5
A SpeedControlLever/ParkingBrake E Throttle/ChokeControlLever
B Clutch-BrakePedal F IgnitionSwitch
C ShiftLever G DeckLift Lever
D PTO(BladeEngage)Lever
Throttle / Choke Control
Thethrottlecontrolleverislocatedon therightsideof
thetractor'sdashpanelThislevercontrolsthespeed
oftheengine,aswellasthechokewhenitis pushed
allthewayforward,Whensetin agivenposition,the
throttb willmaintaina uniformenginespeed,SeeFig,5,
IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthetractorwiththe
cuttingdeckengaged,becertainthatthethrottb bver is
alwaysin theFAST(rabbit)position,
Movingthethrottlebverall thewayforwardactivates
theengine'schokecontrol Activatingthechokecontrol
doses thechokeplateonthecarburetorandaidsinstart-
ingtheengine,Referto Starting TheEngine onpage12
ofthismanualfordetailedstartinginstructions,
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Figure 6
ignition Switch
Theignitionswitchisactivatedtostarttheengine,Insert
keyintotheignitionswitchandturnclockwisetothe
STARTposition,ReleasethekeyintotheONposition
onceenginehasfired.SeeFigure7.
Off hts
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Start
Figure 7
WARNING:Neverleavea running
machine unattended. Nways
disengage PTO,moveshift Jever
intoneutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key
to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT:Priortooperatingthetractor,refertoboth
Safetyinterlock Switches andStarting The Engineon
page12ofthis manualfordetailedinstructionsregarding
theIgnitionSwitchModule.
Deck Lift Lever
Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,thedecklift leveris
usedtochangetheheightofthecuttingdeck.Touse,
movethelevertotheleft,thenplacein thenotchbest
suitedforyourapplication.
Parking Brake
Tosettheparkingbrake,fullydepressthedutch=brake
pedal.Movethespeedcontrolleverallthewaydownand
intotheparkingbrakeposition.Releasetheclutch=brake
pedaltoallowthe parkingbraketo engage.
leavestheseatwiththeenginerunningor theenginewill
automaticallyshutoff.
Clutch-Brake Pedal
Theclutch=brakepedalislocatedon theleft sideof
thelawntractor,alongtherunningboard.Depressthe
clutch=brakepedalpartwaydownwhenslowingthetrac-
torbychangingspeeds(Referto SpeedControlLever).
Depressthepedalallthewaydowntoengagethedisc
brakeandbringthetractortoa completestop.
NOTE:Thepedalmustbedepressedtostarttheengine.
Referto SafetyInterlockSwitcheson page12.
Shift Lever
Theshiftleverislocatedontheleftsideofthefender
andhasthreepositions,FORWARD,NEUTRALand
REVERSE.Thebrakepedalmustbedepressedandthe
tractormustnotbe inmotionwhenthemovingshiftlever.
SeeFigure8.
f
FORtNARB
NgET_L
REVERSE
x..
Figure 8
IMPORTANT:Neverforcetheshiftlever.Doingso may
resultinseriousdamageto thetractor'stransmission.
Speed Contro_ Lever
Thespeedcontrollever,locatedon theleftsideofthe
tractor'sdashconsole,allowsyoutoregulatetheground
speedofthelawntractor.Touse,depresstheclutch=
brakepedaland movetheleveroutoftheparkingbrake
notchandforwardtoincreasethetractor'sgroundspeed.
Whena desiredspeedhasbeenreached,releasethe
leverintoanappropriatenotchtomaintainthatspeed.
Toslowthetractor'sgroundspeed,depresstheclutch=
brakepedaland movethespeedcontrolleverrearward
andreleaseitintoa notch.
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machine unattended.
PTO, move Shift lever
intoneutralposition,
set parking brake, Stop
engine and removeke_]
to prevent unintended
the Safety interlock
Switches and Starting
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WARNING
Do not operate
the tractor ifthe
interlocksystem is
malfunctioning. This
system was designed
for your safety and
protection.
Keep hands and
feet away from the
discharge opening of
the cutting deck,
Do not operate
the tractor ifthe
interbck systemis
malfunctioning.This
systemwasdesigned
for your safety and
protection.
ifyou 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,
PTO (B_ade Engage) Lever
Foundon thetractor'srightfender,the
PTO(bladeengage)leveris usedto
engagepowertothecuttingdeckor
other(separatelyavailable)attach-
ments,Tooperate,movetheleverall
thewayforward,Movingtheleverall
thewayrearwardintothePTOOFF
positiondisengagespowertothe
cuttingdeck/attachment,
NOTE:The PTO(bladeengage)lever
mustbe inthedisengaged(PTOOFF)
positionwhenstartingtheengine,
Safety hteHock Switches
z
o
_3
i4
_s
Thistractorisequippedwitha safetyinterlocksystem
fortheprotectionoftheoperator,If theinterlocksystem
shouldevermalfunction,donotoperatethetractor,
ContactanauthorizedTroybiltservicedealer,
, Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventstheengine
fromcrankingor startingunlesstheparkingbrakeis
engaged,andthePTO(BladeEngage)leverisinthe
disengaged(OFF)position,
Theenginewillautomaticallyshutoff iftheoperator
leavestheseat beforeengagingtheparkingbrake,
Theenginewillautomaticallyshutoff iftheoperator
leavesthetractor'sseatwiththePTO(BladeEn=
gage)leverintheengaged(ON)position,regardless
ofwhethertheparkingbrakeisengaged,
Theenginewillautomaticallyshutoff iftheoperator
engagesthePTOwiththeparkingbrakeON,
Theenginewillautomaticallyshutoff ifthePTO
(BladeEngage)leverismovedintotheengaged
(ON)positionwiththeshiftleverin Reverse,
WARNING: Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock system is
malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and
protection.
Engaging the Parking Brake
Toengagetheparkingbrake:
1, Fullydepresstheclutch-brakepedalandholdit
downwithyourfoot,
2, Movethespeedcontrolleverallthewaydownand
intotheparkingbrakeposition,
3, Releasetheclutch-brakepedaltoallowtheparking
braketo engage,
Toreleasetheparkingbrake:
1, Depresstheclutch-brakepedalandmovethespeed
controlleveroutof theparkingbrakepositionand
intoa desiredspeed,
Setting the Cutting Height
1, Selecttheheightpositionofthecuttingdeckbyplacing
thedecklift leverin anyof thesixdifferentcutting
heightnotchesontherightsideofthefender,
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the discharge opening
of the cutting deck.
RefertoLeveling the Deckon page16ofthismanual
formoredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck
adiustments,
Starting the Engine
WARNING:Donot operatethe tractor
if the interlock system is malfunction°
ing.This systemwas designed for
your safetyand protection.
NOTE:RefertotheTRACTORSET-UPon page8 ofthis
manualforGasolineandOilfill-upinstructions,
1, insertthetractorkeyintotheignitionswitch,
2, PlacethePTO(BladeEngage)leverinthedisengaged
(OFF)position,
3, Engagethetractor'sparkingbrake,
4, Activatethechokecontrol,
5, TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheSTARTposition,
Aftertheenginestarts,releasethekey,itwillreturnto
theONposition,
IMPORTANT:DoNOTholdthekeyin theSTARTposition
forlongerthantensecondsata time,Doingsomaycause
damagetoyourengine'selectricstarter,
6, Aftertheenginestarts,deactivatethechokecontrol
andplacethethrottlecontrolintheFASTposition,
NOTE:DoNOTleavethechokecontrolonwhileoperat-
ingthetractor,Doingsowillresultina "rich"fuelmixture
andcausetheengineto runpoorly,
Stopping the Engine
_ ARNING: ifyou strike a foreign
object, stop the engine, discon-
nect the spark plug wire(s) and
ground against the engine. Thor°
oughly inspect the machine for
any damage. Repair the damage
before restarting and operating.
1, if thebladesareengaged,placethePTO(Blade
Engage)leverin thedisengaged(OFF)position,
2, TurntheignitionkeycounterclockwisetotheSTOP
position,
3, Removethe keyfromtheignitionswitchtoprevent
unintendedstarting,
Y
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1, Depressthebrakepedalto releasetheparkingbrake
andletthepedal up,
2, Movethethrottlebver intotheFAST(rabbit)position,
3, Placetheshiftleverin eithertheFORWARDor
REVERSEposition,
IMPORTANT:DoNOTusetheshiftlevertochangethe
directionof travelwhenthetractorisin motion,Always
usethebrakepedalto bringthetractortoa complete
stopbeforeshifting,
4, Releasethe parkingbrakebydepressingtheclutch-
brakepedaland positioningthespeedcontrolleverin
desiredposition,
IMPORTANT:First-timeoperatorsshouldusespeed
positions1or2, Becomecompbtelyfamiliarwiththe
tractor'soperationandcontrolsbeforeoperatingthe
tractorin higherspeedpositions,
5, Releaseclutch-brakepedalslowlyto putunitinto
motion,
6. Thelawntractorisbroughttoa stopbydepressing
theclutch-brakepedal
NOTE:Whenoperatingtheunitinitially,therewillbelittle
differencebetweenthehighesttwospeedsuntilafterthe
beltshaveseatedthemselvesintothepulleysduringthe
break-inperiod.
WARNING: Before teaving the
operator's position for any
reason, disengage the blades,
place the shift tever in neutral,
engage the parking brake, shut
engine off and remove the key.
IMPORTANT:Whenstoppingthetractorforanyreason
whileon a grasssurface,always:
1, Placetheshiftleverinneutral,
2, Engagetheparkingbrake,
8, Shutengineoffand removethekey,
Doingsowillminimizethe possibilityofhavingyourlawn
"browned"byhotexhaustfromyourtractor'srunning ......
engine,
If unit stalls withspeedcontrolin highspeed,or if unit
willnotoperatewithspeedcontrolbver ina lowspeed
position,proceedasfollows:
1, Placeshiftleverin NEUTRAL,
2, Restartengine,
3, Placespeedcontrolleverin highestspeedposition,
4, Releaseclutch-brakepedalfully,
5, Depressclutch-brakepedal,
6, Placespeedcontrolleverin desiredposition,
7, PlaceshiftleverineitherFORWARDorREVERSE,
andfollownormaloperatingprocedures,
Driving On S_opes
Referto theSLOPEGAUGEonpage3to helpdetermine
slopeswhereyoumayoperatethetractorsafely,
WARNING: Donot mow on
inclineswith a slope in excess
of 15degrees (a rise of approxi-
mately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet}.
The tractor coutd overturn and
cause serious injury.
Mowupanddownslopes,NEVERacross,
, Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes,
, Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhidden
objects,Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine,
Tallgrasscanhideobstacbs,
Avoidturnswhendrivingon a slope,If aturnmustbe
made,turndowntheslope,Turningupa slopegreatly
increasesthechanceofa rollover,
Avoidstoppingwhendrivingup a slope,if itis
necessaryto stopwhiledrivingupa slope,startup
smoothlyand carefullytoreducethepossibilityof
flippingthetractoroverbackward,
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Avoid sudden starts,
ex..ceSsivespeed and
Bonot!cavetheSeat
ofthe tractor without
f rStp!acingtheP'ro
(Blade Engage} leverin
the disengaged (OFF}
POSit!on,depressing {
the brake pedal and
engag!ng the parking
brake, if leaving the
tractor unattended, also
turn the ignitionkey off
andremove key.
Aiw,ys 00"dOw,
and behind before
operator's position for
anyreason,disengage
the blades, place
shift leverin neutra!,
engage the parking
_rake;Shut eng!ne off
_ndremove the key.
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WARNING
To helpavoidblade
tern toavoiddischarge
[of materials toward
rOB,S;s dew" kS'bYi
standers and the like.
Nso, avoiddischarging
nateriai against a wall
EngagingthePTO(BladeEngage)transferspowerto
thecuttingdeckor other(separatelyavailable)attach-
ments.Toengagetheblades,proceedasfollows:
1. MovethethrottlecontrollevertotheFAST(rabbit)
position.
2. GraspthePTO(BladeEngage)leverand pivotitall
thewayforwardintotheengaged(ON)position.
3. KeepthethrottleleverintheFAST(rabbit)position
forthemostefficientuseofthecuttingdeckor other
(separatelyavailable)attachments
IMPORTANT:ThePTO(BladeEngage)levermustbein
thedisengaged(OFF)positionwhenstartingtheengine,
whentravelingin reverse,andiftheoperatorleavesthe
seat. RefertoSafetyInterlockSwitcheson page12.
Using the Deck Lift Lever
Toraisethecuttingdeck,movethedecklift leverto
theleft,thenplaceit inthenotchbestsuitedforyour
application.Referto SettingTheCuttingHeightearlierin
thissection.
Mowing
WARNING: To help avoid Made
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.
Thefollowinginformationwillbehelpfulwhenusingthe
cuttingdeckwithyourtractor:
_ ARNING: Plan your mowing
pattern to avoid discharge of
materials toward roads, side°
walks, bystanders and the like.
Also, avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction
which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward
the operator.
Donotmowathighgroundspeed,especiallyifa
mulchkitorgrasscollectorisinstalled.
Forbestresultsit isrecommendedthatthefirsttwo
lapsbecutwiththedischargethrowntowardsthe
center.Afterthefirsttwo laps,reversethedirection
tothrowthedischargetotheoutsideforthebalance
ofcutting.Thiswillgivea betterappearancetothe
lawn,
Donotcut thegrasstooshort.Shortgrassinvites
weedgrowthandyellowsquicklyindry weather.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
, GO UPANDDOWNSLOPES,NOTACROSS,
" AVOIDSUDDENTURNS,
" DONOTOPERATETHEUNITWHEREIT COULDSLIP
ORTIR
IFMACHINESTOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOPBLADE(S)
ANDBACKDOWNHILLSLOWLY.
" DONOTMOWWHENCHILDRENOROTHERSARE
AROUND.
" NEVERCARRYCHILDREN,EVENWITHBLADESOFF.
" LOOK DOWNANDBEHINDBEFOREANDWHILE
BACKING.
" KEEPSAFETYDEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,AND
SWITONES)INPLACEANDWORKING.
" REMOVEOBJECTSTHATCOULDBE THROWNBY
THE BLADE(S).
o KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALL CON°
TROLB.
BE SURE BLADE(S)ANDENGINEARE STOPPED
BEFOREPLACINGHANDSORFEETNEAR
BLADE(S)_
" BEFORELEAVINGOPERATOR'SPOSITION,DISEN-
GAGE BLADE(S),PLACETHE SHIFTLEVERIN NEUTRAL,
ENGAGEBRAKELOCK,SHUTENGINEOFFANDREMOVE
KEY,
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Mowingshouldalwaysbedonewiththeengineat full
throttle.
Underheavierconditionsitmaybenecessarytogo
backoverthecut areaa secondtimetogeta dean
cut.
DoNOTattempttomowheavybrushandweedsand
extremelytallgrass.Yourtractorisdesignedtomow
lawns,NOTclearbrush.
. Keepthebladessharpandreplacethebladeswhen
worn.RefertoCutting Blades onpage21 ofthis
manualforproperbladesharpeninginstructions.
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theyactasa naturalfertilizer,
Observethefollowingpointsforthebestresultswhen
mulching:
, Neverattempttomulchif thelawnisdamp,Wetgrass
tendstosticktothe undersideofthecuttingdeck
preventingpropermulchingoftheclippings,
, DoNOTattempttomulchmorethan1/3thetotal
heightofthegrassor approximately1-1/2inches,
Doingsowillcausetheclippingstoclumpup beneath
thedeckandnotbemulchedeffectively,
, Maintaina slowgroundspeedtoallowthegrass
clippingsmoretimeto effectivelybe mulched,
AlwayspositionthethrottlecontrolleverintheFAST
(rabbit)positionandallowittoremaintherewhile
mowing,Failingtokeeptheengineatfullthrottle
placesstrainonthetractor'sengineanddoesnot
allowthebladesto properlymulchgrass,
NOTE:It isnotnecessarytoremovethedischargechute
tooperatethemowerwiththemulchkit installed,
Tooperatethecuttingdeckwithoutmulching,simply
removethemulchplugbyunthreadingtheplasticwing
nutwhichfastensitto thecuttingdeck,Thiswillallowthe
clippingstodischargeouttheside,SeeFigure9,
Figure 9
Headlights
On somemodels,thelampsare ONwheneverthe
tractor'sengineisrunning,On othermodels,the
lampsareONwhenevertheignitionkeyismovedout
oftheSTOPposition,
On allmodels,thelampsturnOFFwhentheignition
keyis movedtotheSTOPposition,
NOTE: It is notneces-
saryto removethe
dischargechuteto
operatethe mowerwith
the mulch kit installed.
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!g
IrLaw
WARNING
Never attempt to
make any adjust=
meats whiJethe
engine is runninB,
except where speci-
fied in the operator's
manual
Figure 10
Figure 11
WARNING: Never attempt to
make any adjustments whiJe
the engine is running, except
where specified in the operator's
manual.
Leveling the Deck
NOTE:Checkthetractor'stirepressurebeforeperform-
inganydecklevelingadiustments,RefertoTires on
page20 forinformationregardingtirepressure,
Front To Rear
Thefrontofthecuttingdeckissupportedbya stabilizer
barthatcanadiustedtolevelthedeckfromfronttorear.
Thefrontofthedeckshouldbebetween1/4dnchand
thedeckliftleverin thetopnotch(highestposition)
androtatethebladenearestthedischargechuteso
thatit isparallelwiththetractor.
2. Measurethedistancefromthefrontofthebladetipto
thegroundandtherearofthe bladetiptotheground.
Thefirstmeasurementtakenshouldbebetween
1/4"and3/8" lessthanthesecondmeasurement.
Determinetheapproximatedistancenecessaryfor
properadiustmentandproceed,ifnecessary,tothe
nextstep.
3. Locatetheiam nutandlocknutonthefrontsideof the
stabilizerbracket.SeeFigure10.Afterlooseningthe
iamnut:
Tightenthelocknutto raisethefrontofthedeck;
Loosenthelocknuttolowerthefrontofthedeck.
4. Retightentheiamnutloosenedearlierwhenproper
adiustmentisachieved.
Side to Side
Jfthecuttingdeckappearstobemowingunevenly,aside
tosideadiustmentcanbeperformed.Adiustif necessary
asfollows:
Withthetractorparkedona firm,levelsurface,place
thedeckliftleverin thetopnotch(highestposition)
androtatebothbladessothattheyare perpendicular
withthetractor.
2. Measurethedistancefromtheoutsideoftheleftblade
tiptothegroundandthedistancefromtheoutsideof
therightbladetipto theground.Bothmeasurements
takenshouldbeequal If they'renot,proceedtothe
nextstep.
3. Loosen,butdo NOTremove,thehexcapscrewon
theleftdeckhangerbracket.SeeFigure11.
4. Balancethedeckbyusingawrenchto turnthe
adiustmentgear(foundimmediatelybehindthehex
capscrewiust loosened)clockwise/uporcounter-
clockwise/down.Thedeckis properlybalancedwhen
bothbladetipmeasurementstakenearlierareequal
5. Retightenthehexcapscrewon theleftdeckhanger
bracketwhenproperadiustmentisachieved.
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moveshiftleverinto neutral posi-
tion, stop engine and remove key
to prevent unintended starting.
If thetractordoesnotcometoa completestopwhenthe
brakepedaliscompletelydepressed,or ifthetractor's
rearwheelscanrollwiththeparkingbrakeapplied,the
brakeis inneedofadjustment.Thebrakedisccanbe
foundon therightsideofthetransmissionintherearof
thetractor,Adjustif necessaryasfollows:
1, Lookingatthetransmissionfromtherightsideofthe
tractor,locatethecompressionspringand brakedisc,
SeeFigure12,
2, Loosen,butdo NOTremove,thehexnutfoundon the
rightsideofthebrakeassembly,SeeFigure12,
3, Usinga feelergauge,setthegapbetweenthebrake
discandthebrakepuckat,011",
4, Re=tightenthehexnutloosenedearlier,
Seat Adjustment
WARNING: Before operating this
machine, make sure the seat is
engaged in the seat stop, stand
behind the machine and pu[[ back
on seat until fully engaged into
stop.
Knob Adjustment Seat
Toadjustthepositionoftheseaton modelssoequipped,
loosenthetwoknobsonthebottomoftheseat,See
Figure13,Slidetheseatforwardor backwardasdesired,
Retightenthetwoknobs,
Set gap
Figure 13
HexNut
Never attempt to
adjust the brakes
while the engine
is running.Always
disengage PTO, move
shift leverintoneutral
position, stop engine
and remove key to
prevent unintended
starting.
Before operating this
machine, make sure
the seat is engaged in
the seat stop, stand
behindthe machine
and pu[[ back on seat
until fully engaged into
stop.
\
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Maintaining
Your Lawn
Tractor
engine and remove key
to prevent unintended
Figure 14
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.
Engine
Referto the Engine OperatodOwneCsManualfor
engine maintenanceinstructions.
Checkengine oil levelbeforeeachuseas instructedin
theEngineOperator/Owner'sManualpackedwithyour
unit,Follow the instructionscarefully.
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE:Dependingontheenginemodelfoundon your
tractor,itmaybenecessaryto removethetractor'sside
panelinordertoreplacetheoilfilter (ifsoequipped),
Fordrainingoilfromtheengine'scrankcaseofselect
modeltractors,aplasticoildrainsleeveispackedwiththis
Operator'sManualTodraintheoil,proceedasfollows:
1, Unscrewtheoilfill capand removethedipstickfrom
theoilfilltube,
2, Snapthesmallendofoildrainsleeveontotheoil
sump,SeeFigure14,
3, Removedrainpluganddrainoil intoa suitable
containerwitha capacityofno lessthan64oz,
4, Servicetheoilfilter (ifsoequipped)asinstructed
intheseparateEngineOperator/Owner'sManual
packedwithyourunit,
Performtheabovestepsintheoppositeorderafteroil
hasfinisheddraining,
5, Refilltheenginewith newmotoroil asinstructedin
theEngineOperator/Owner'sManualpackedwith
IMPORTANT:Refertothe EngineOperator/Owner's
Manualpackedwithyourunitforinformationregardingthe
quantityand properweightof motoroil
Air Cteaner
Servicethepre=cleaner,ifsoequipped,andcartridge/air
cleanerelementasinstructedin theEngineOperator/
Owner'sManualpackedwithyourunit,
Spark PJug
Thesparkplugshouldbecleanedandthegapresetonce
a season,Sparkplugreplacementisrecommendedat
thestartofeachmowingseason,RefertotheEngine
Operator/Owner'sManualforcorrectplugtype andgap
specifications,
Lubrication
_ ARNING: Before lubricating,
repairing, or inspecting,atways
disengage PTO,move shift
lever into neutrat position, set
parking brake, stop engine and
remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
Engine
Lubricatetheenginewithmotoroil asinstructedinthe
EngineOwner'sManualpackedwithyourunit,
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricateall thepivotpointson thedrivesystem,parking
brakeandlift linkageatleastoncea seasonwithlightoil
Rear Wheets
Therearwheelsshouldberemovedfromtheaxlesonce
a season,Lubricatetheaxlesandtherimswellwithan
all=purposegreasebeforere=installingthem,
Front AxJes
Thefrontwheelsshouldberemovedfromtheaxlesonce
a season,Lubricatetheaxlesandtherimswellwithan
all=purposegreasebeforere=installingthem,
C_eaning the Engine And Deck
Anyfueloroil spilledonthemachineshouldbewiped
off promptly,DoNOTallowdebristoaccumulatearound
thecoolingfinsoftheengineoron anyotherpartofthe
machine,
IMPORTANT:Theuseofa pressurewashertocleanyour
tractorisNOTrecommended,It maycausedamageto
electricalcomponents,spindles,pulleys,bearingsor the
engine,
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Deck Wash System TM
A hexplugcanbefoundonyourtractor'sdecksurface,
SeeFigure15,
Thisplugcanbereplacedwitha waterporttobeusedas
partof aseparately-availabledeckwashsystem,
UsetheDeckWashSystemTM to rinsegrassclippings
fromthedeck'sundersideandpreventthebuildupof
corrosivechemicals,
NOTE:Refertopage24forinformationregardingthis
andotherseparately-availableattachments& acces-
soriesforyourtractor,
Cutting Deck Removal
Toremovethecuttingdeck,proceedasfollows:
1, Race thePTO(BladeEngage)leverinthedisem
gaged(OFF)positionandengagetheparkingbrake,
2, Lowerthedeckbymovingthedeck liftleverintothe
bottomnotchon therightfender,
3, Removethebeltfromaroundthetractor'sengine
pulleyandidlerpulley(s),RefertoChanging the
DeckBelton page22fordetailedinstructions,
4, Lookingatthecuttingdeckfromthe leftsideof the
tractor,locatethehairpindip thatsecuresthedeck
supportrodon therearleftsideof thedeck,See
Figure16,
5, Removethe hairpinclipthatsecuresthedeck
supportrod,andcarefullyremovethedecksupport
fromthedeck liftarm,
6, Repeattheabovestepsonthetractor'srightside,
7, Movethedecklift leverintothetopnotchonthe right
fendertoraisethedeck liftarmsupandoutofthe
way,
8, CarefullyremovethePTOcane fromtherearof
thecuttingdeckby removingthehair pinclipwhich
securesit, Removethespringfromthedeckidler
bracket,SeeFigure17,
9, Gentlyslidethecuttingdecktowardthefrontofthe
tractorallowingthehooksonthedecktorelease
themselvesfromthedeckstabilizerrod,
10,Gentlyslidethecuttingdeck(fromtherightside)out
fromunderneaththetractor,
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
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Tires Jump Starting
Neverexceed the
maximum inflation
_ressureshown on the
sidewall of the tire.
Batteries give off an
_xpiosive gas while
:harging. Charge bat-
tery in a we[[ ventilated
areaand keep away
Froman open flame
or pilot light as on a
_ater heater,space
heater,furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas
_pp[iances.
Always use afuse with
the same amperage
capacity for replace-
meat.
WARNING: Never exceed the
maximum inflation pressure
shown on the sidewall of tire.
Therecommendedoperatingtirepressureis:
Approximately10psiforthereartires
Approximately14psiforthefronttires
IMPORTANT:Refertothetiresidewallforexacttire
manufacturer'srecommendedormaximumpsi,Donot
overinflate,Uneventire pressurecouldcausethecutting
decktomowunevenly,
Battery
Thebatteryissealedandis maintenance4ree,Acid
levelscannotbe checked,
Alwayskeepthebatterycanes andterminalsdean
andfreeofcorrosivebuild-up,
AftercleaningthebatteryandterminaB,applya light
coatofpetroleumicily or greasetobothterminals,
Alwayskeeptherubberbootpositionedoverthe
positiveterminaltopreventshorting,
IMPORTANT:if removingthebatteryforanyreason,
disconnecttheNEGATIVE(Black)wirefromit'sterminal
first,followedbythePOSITIVE(Red)wire,When
reqnstallingthebattery,alwaysconnectthePOSiTiVE
(Red)wireitsterminalfirst,fo[bwedbytheNEGATIVE
(Black)wire,Becertainthat thewiresareconnectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe
polarityandresultindamagetoyourengine'salternat-
ingsystem,
Charging
If thetractorhasnotbeenputintouseforanextended
periodoftime,chargethebatterywith anautomotive-
type 12-voltchargerfora minimumofone hour atsix
amps.
WARNING: Batteries give off an
explosive gas while charging.
Charge battery in a we[t venti-
lated 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.
WARNING: When removing or
installingthe battery, follow
these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against
the frame.
IMPORTANT:Neveriumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith
thebatteryofa runningvehicle,
1, Connectendofoneiumpercane tothepositive
terminalofthegoodbattery,thentheotherendtothe
positiveterminalofthedeadbattery,
2, Connecttheotheriumpercane tothenegative
terminalofthegoodbattery,thentotheframe of the
unit with the dead battery.
WARNING: Failure to use this
procedure could cause sparking,
and the gas in either battery could
explode.
Cleaning
Cban thebatterybyremovingit fromthetractorand
washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution,if neces-
saD',scrapethebatteryterminalswitha wirebrushto
removedeposits,Coatterminalsandexposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumicily topreventcorrosion,
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesforbatteryfailureare:
incorrectinitialactivation undercharging
overcharging _corrodedconnections
freezing
Thesefailures are NOTcovered byyour tractor's
warranty.
Fuse
One20AMPfuseis instalbdin yourtractor'swiringhap
hesstoprotectthetractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage
causedbyexcessiveamperage,
if theebctricalsystemdoesnotfunction,oryourtractor's
enginewillnotcrank,firstchecktobecertainthatthefuse
hasnotblown,It canbefoundunderthe hoodmounted
behindthedashpanelon therightside,
WARNING: Always use a fuse with
the same amperage capacity for
replacement.
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Troy-Bilt 13AN77TG766 Owner's manual

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