Assembly & Set-Up; Contents Of Hardware Pack; Manually Moving The Tractor; Installing The Steering Wheel Assembly - Troy-Bilt TB30R Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Crate
• Riding Mower (1)
• Steering Wheel/Shaft Assembly (1)
• Rear Hitch Plate (1)
• Rider Operator's Manual (1)
• Engine Operator's Manual (1)

Contents of Hardware Pack

Before beginning installation, remove all the contents from the
crate and all the hardware from the pack to make sure everything
is present. Hardware is listed below.
• Hitch Plate
• Seat Mounting Bracket (with two shoulder bolts & lock nuts
installed)
Recommended Tools for Assembly
• 3/8" Wrench (or Socket)
• 1/2" Wrench (or Socket)
• Phillips Screw Driver
• 1/4" Drive Ratchet
• 9/16" Socket
• 7/16" Wrench

Manually Moving the Tractor

1. Engage the transmission bypass rod to move the tractor
manually without starting it. The transmission bypass rod is
located on the inside of the right tire near the rear of the tractor.
Engage the bypass rod by pulling out and down. See Figure 3-1.
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• Seat Assembly (1)
• Rear Engine Cover (1)
• Oil Drain Sleeve (1)
• Steering Pedestal Cap (1)
• Hardware Pack (1)
Figure 3-1
• Discharge Chute Assembly (1)
• Mulch Plug (1)
• Product Registration Card (1)
• Front Bumper (1)
NOTE: If the tractor will not move or does not move freely
when pushing check if the bypass lever is fully open or the
brake is engaged.
NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic
bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal
position prior to operating the tractor. If the tractor will
not move when pushing on the forward/reverse pedals, or
moves slowly, check to see of the bypass valve is on.
CAUTION:
Never tow your tractor. Towing the
tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may
cause severe damage to the transmission.
2. Disengage the bypass rod by lifting up and allowing the rod
to move back in after moving the tractor. See Figure 3-1.

Installing the Steering Wheel Assembly

If the steering wheel assembly for your tractor did not come
already installed, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the pedestal cap onto the steering shaft so that when
the steering shaft is installed on the tractor, the pedestal
cap will be upright as shown in Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2
2. Remove the shoulder bolt and lock nut from the steering
shaft and retain for later steps.
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