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ANUAL
ZERO TURN TRACTOR
Model Number
RZT 50 w/50" Mower Deck
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.
Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-02165D
(1/07)
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Page 1: Model Number
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. Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ... 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ... 7 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ... 9 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ... 9 SLOPE GAUGE ... 10 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES ... 11 SECTION 2: OPERATION ... -
Page 3: Connect The Battery
• Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the outside, insert the hex screw w/washer through the control lever slot and the hole of the pivot bracket. Secure with the flange lock nut. See Figure 2. Flange Lock Nut Pivot Bracket Slotted... -
Page 4: General Operation
• The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • 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). -
Page 5: Slope Operation
(e.g. pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard. 22. Use only accessories approved for this machine by Troy-Bilt. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with accessory. - Page 6 5. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine. Children 14 years and over should only operate the machine under close parental supervision and proper instruction. 6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard.
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Page 7: Safety Decals And Labels
SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Keep product safety graphics clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, painted over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your authorized Troy-Bilt dealer. BATT. HOURS 1/10 PT O /... - Page 8 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS SAFETY GRAPHIC – LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK INFORMATION GRAPHIC – BELT ROUTING LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK...
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Page 9: Recording Model And Serial Number Information
A sample model plate is also given below. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Sup- port Department or an authorized service dealer TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 www.troybilt.com... -
Page 10: Slope Gauge
SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) -
Page 11: Section 1: Controls And Features
SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES Deck Height Index Deck Lift Handle RH and LH Drive Control Levers Ignition Switch PTO Switch Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) G. Cup Holder Figure 4 Storage Tray Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen) Fuel Tank Cap Hour Meter /Indicator Panel Throttle Control Choke Control... - Page 12 NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat. A. Deck Height Index The deck height index consists of six index notches located on the front/right of the seat box frame. Each notch corresponds to a 1/2 inch change in the deck height position ranging from 1-1/2 inches at the low- est notch to 4 inches at the highest notch.
- Page 13 Do not run the Oil Pressure engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact Indicator RZT50 only your authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. Hour NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate Meter when the ignition switch is in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is started.
- Page 14 M. Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the LH console to the left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained. This symbol indicates the fast position. This symbol indicates the slow position.
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Page 15: Section 2: Operation
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 your authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine... -
Page 16: Starting The Engine
• Observe the hour meter/indicator panel. If the battery indicator light or oil pressure light come on, immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer dealer. COLD WEATHER STARTING • When starting the engine at temperatures near or... -
Page 17: Driving The Tractor
• Connect the end of one cable to the disabled tractor battery’s positive terminal; then connect the other end of that cable to the booster battery’s positive terminal. • Connect one end of the other cable to the booster battery’s negative terminal; then connect the other end of that cable to the frame of the dis- abled tractor, as far from the battery as possible. - Page 18 Driving the Tractor Forward WARNING: Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrubt movement of the control levers can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator.
- Page 19 Driving the Tractor In Reverse WARNING: Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction. • Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers rearward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction.
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Page 20: Stopping The Tractor
Executing a Zero Turn WARNING: When executing a zero turn, tractor MUST Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce your control of the tractor and will cause severe turf defacement to occur. • Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by moving the two drive control levers to neutral. - Page 21 If a safety circuit is not working as designed, contact you authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as follows: •...
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Page 22: Section 3: Adjustments
SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT • To adjust the position of the seat, move and hold the seat adjustment lever toward the left. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. -
Page 23: Section 4: Maintenance
The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated hydrostatic pumps, motors, and transaxles that are sealed and do not require regular maintenance. All service work on the hydrostatic transmissions should be performed by your authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer. GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION •... -
Page 24: Charging The Battery
If the electrical system does not func- tion, check for a blown fuse. See Figure 24 If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer. Charging Time Full Charge 90 Min. -
Page 25: Tire Maintenance
Remove the internal cotter pin securing the ferrule to the transmission control arm and withdraw the ferrule. Wheel rotation should stop. If it does not, contact your authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer. • If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down the control rod as necessary to align with the hole in the transmission control arm. -
Page 26: Transmission Drive Belt
TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as follows: • Check for proper and balanced air pressure in both front and rear tires. Refill tires if necessary. •... -
Page 27: Removing The Tractor From Storage
TRACTOR STORAGE If your tractor is not going to be operated for an extended period of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor should be prepared for stor- age. Store the tractor in a dry and protected location. If stored outside, cover the tractor (including the tires) to protect it from the elements. -
Page 28: Mower Deck Removal
SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- ment, and maintenance information for the 50-inch mower deck. Instructions for installation and removal of the optional mulching plug are located at the end of this section. DECK REMOVAL Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows: 1. -
Page 29: Deck Installation
8. Using care to prevent the front hanger rod from falling back into the deck bracket slots, carefully slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor. DECK INSTALLATION To install the mower deck, proceed as follows: 1. -
Page 30: Leveling The Mower Deck
LEVELING THE MOWER DECK When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be level side to side, and the front of the deck should be approximately 1/4 inch lower than the rear of deck. Side to Side Leveling If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Gauge Wheels
ADJUSTING THE GAUGE WHEELS The cutting height of the mower deck can be set in any of six height settings using the deck lift handle of the tractor. The deck heights range from 1-1/2 inches to 4 inches. The deck gauge wheel position should be approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the ground when the deck is set in the desired height setting. - Page 32 Mower Blade Care WARNING: Before performing any main- tenance, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the switch. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades.
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Page 35: Warranties
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STAT EMENT The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc. are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2007 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mower must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc. must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower. - Page 36 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” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing...
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