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Troy-Bilt Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
P. O. Box 1386, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-09668
(1.15.14)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
  • Page 2 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    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.
  • Page 4 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Never carry passengers. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden backing to avoid a back-over accident.
  • Page 5 Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the When practical, remove gas-powered equipment area. from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Before and while backing, look behind and down for a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a small children.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Do not modify engine Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the way.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER—...
  • Page 8 2 — i ection mportant peration racticeS...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Shipping Brace Removal NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor’s engine is discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition to all models.
  • Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories be maintained at all times. contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping reproductive harm.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Seat Gas and Oil To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat The fuel tank is located under the hood Remove the fuel cap by adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Controls and Features Electric PTO Knob (optional) Throttle/Choke Control Ignition Switch Module LCD System Minder & Hour Meter Fuel Level Indicator (optional) Drive Pedal Brake Pedal Reverse Pedal Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Manual PTO Handle (optional) Cup Holder NOTE: Certain parts have been removed from the illustration for clarity.
  • Page 13 Deck Lift Lever LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not into the START position, the Found on your tractor’s right fender, LCD Service Minder and Hour the deck lift lever is used to change Meter will briefly disply the the height of the cutting deck.
  • Page 14 Fuel Level Indicator (optional) Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the Located in the center of the tractor’s dash tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas panel below the steering wheel, the Parking tank.

  • Page 15: Starting The Engine

    Operation Starting the Engine WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. NOTE: Refer to the Assembly &...

  • Page 16: Driving The Tractor

    Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode WARNING! The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.

  • Page 17: Engaging The Parking Brake

    Driving On Slopes Cruise Control WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes while traveling in reverse. 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 To set the cruise control: feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 18 Engaging the PTO Mowing Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) while it is in operation.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals...
  • Page 20 Spark Plug Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 6-1. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
  • Page 21 Lubrication Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Figure 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting.
  • Page 22 Adjustments Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the Locate the flange lock nut on the deck hanger rod as ignition key and engage the parking brake before shown in Figure 6-4. making adjustments.
  • Page 23 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
  • Page 24 Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the Insert Ratchet bottom notch on the right fender.

  • Page 25: Cutting Blades

    Remove the cotter pin from the end of the stabilizer rod Remove the flange lock nut that secures the blade to the and slide the stabilizer out of the hanger bracket on the spindle assembly. See Figure 7-5. deck. See Figure 7-4. Figure 7-5 Figure 7-4 To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal...
  • Page 26 Charging Test the blade’s balance using a blade balancer. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. WARNING! Batteries give off an explosive gas NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with while charging. Charge the battery in a well the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’...
  • Page 27 Changing the Deck Belt WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for Front Spindle sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by Deck Idler Pulley using heavy gloves when grasping blades and Pulleys pulleys. WARNING! The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 1. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Parking brake not engaged. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 3. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). 4.

  • Page 29: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 50” Deck 954-04077 Deck Blade 2 in 1 (50”) 942-04053C Deck Spindle (50”) 918-04125B Front Deck Wheel 734-04155 Rear Deck Wheel 734-0973 Battery 925-1707D Fuel Tank Cap 951-12182 Throttle/Choke Control Cable (Twin)

  • Page 30: Model Number

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your lawn tractor. See your authorized dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: Your lawn tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or moldboard plow).
  • Page 31 FOUR YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For four years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or work- manship.
  • Page 32 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2013-2014 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
  • Page 33 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
  • Page 34 Notes...

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