Operation; Starting Engine; Throttle Setting; Stopping Engine - Troy-Bilt 13074-GTX 18 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Section 6

Operation

Auxilliary
Hydraulic Lever
(Model 13076 Only)
(L)
Light
Switch (E)
Cruise Control Switch
(Models 13074 & 13076)
(O)
Choke Lever (G)
Brake/Neutral
Pedal (F)
Fig. 6-1

Starting Engine

1. Move the attachment/PTO drive
switch (X, Fig 6-1) to "OFF". The
starter will not activate unless this
switch is off.
2. Press brake/neutral pedal (F) down.
3. Move choke lever (G) up. Move the
throttle (J) up halfway.
NOTE: AFTER ENGINE HAS WARMED
UP, OPERATE ENGINE AT
THROTTLE).
4. Insert ignition key into ignition/starter
switch (H). Turn key clockwise to
start engine. Release key when
engine starts.
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Attachment Lift
Lever (K)
Ignition/Starter
Switch (H)
Parking Brake Lever (N)
False Start: If engine speeds up enough
to disengage starter but fails to continue
running, allow all moving parts to stop
completely before engaging starter again.
Limit cranking to less than 10 seconds. If
engine has been cranked for 10 seconds,
allow the starter to cool for at least one
minute before re-cranking. Over heating
may damage starter.
(FULL
IN CASE OF A FALSE START, ALLOW
ENGINE TO STOP COMPLETELY BEFORE
RE-STARTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY
MAY DAMAGE STARTER.
Attachment/PTO Drive
Switch (X)
Throttle (J)
Travel
Pedal (M)
WARNING
5. When engine starts, move choke
lever (G) down halfway (to half
choke). Gradually, move choke lever
down (to choke off) as the engine
warms up.
NOTE: DO NOT RUN ENGINE WITH
CHOKE ON FOR PROLONGED PERIODS.
ENGINE WILL RUN POORLY (OVER-RICH
FUEL MIXTURE) IF OVER-CHOKED.
6. Move throttle (J) up to
Run the engine at full throttle (fast)
for maximum engine efficiency.
Do not drive the tractor immediately
after start up. Allow the engine to
run for a few minutes. This allows
the transmission oil to warm up.
7. Perform the electric clutch break in
procedure as instructed on page 17.

Throttle Setting

ALWAYS OPERATE WITH THE ENGINE AT
FULL THROTTLE (FAST). While operating
under heavy load conditions, listen to the
engine RPM. If the engine begins to slow
down, do not advance the travel pedal. Let
up on the travel pedal. This will decrease
the ground speed and increase the engine
speed.

Stopping Engine

1. Turn attachment/PTO drive switch
(X, Fig. 6-1) to "OFF".
2. Move throttle (J) down to
Lock brake/neutral pedal (F, Fig. 6-1
and 6-5) down by pulling parking
brake lever (N) to the rear.
(See Fig. 6-5, page 19.)
3. Idle engine for at least 30 seconds to
allow engine to cool.
4. Turn ignition/starter switch (H) to off.
Remove ignition key.
(fast).
(Slow).