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Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov-
ered, 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.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Pedal Drive Garden Tractor
Models Z809H & Z809K
FORM NO.
770-10189E.fm
(11/2002)
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Locate the model number by looking beneath the seat. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model and the serial numbers of the equipment in the space below. Copy the model number here: TROY-BILT LLC Copy the serial number here: P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 www.troybilt.com... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: 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 through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of Do not mow on wet grass. It may cause sliding. dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a may cause the operator to lose control of the machine potential fire hazard.
- Page 5 extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash serviced professionally by an authorized Service Dealer.
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
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Page 7: Tractor Set-Up
SECTION 3: SETTING UP THE TRACTOR NOTE: Any reference here to the RIGHT or LEFT side Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. - Page 8 • Adjust the deck roller height so that the clevis pins • Raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way by are inserted in the second hole (from the top) of placing the deck lift lever in the top notch on the both the left-hand deck roller bracket and the right- right fender.
- Page 9 Idler Pulley Left-hand Idler Bracket Belt Guard 3/8” Square Hole Spring Figure 4 Deck Roller Height Adjustment To adjust the height of the rollers found on the rear of the mowing deck upward or downward, proceed as follows: • Place the deck lift lever in the bottom notch (lowest position).
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Page 10: Know Your Garden Tractor
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 6 PTO (Power Take-off) Knob Ignition Switch Choke Control Brake Pedal Parking Brake Button Drive Pedal Shift Lever Cruise Control Button Cup Holder Seat Adjustment Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter M Deck Lift Lever G Throttle Control Lever... - Page 11 Throttle Control Lever Drive Pedal The throttle control lever is The drive pedal is located below located on the right side of the the brake pedal on the right front Fast tractor’s dash panel. This lever side of the tractor along the controls the speed of the engine.
- Page 12 Deck Lift Lever Indication Remedy Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, Brake light on Engage the parking brake. move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best PTO light on Move PTO knob to the suited for your application.
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Page 13: Operating Your Garden Tractor
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the WARNING cutting deck. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 16 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck •... - Page 14 Driving On Slopes WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help determine tractor without first placing the PTO knob in the slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake.
- Page 15 Using the Deck Lift Lever Mowing To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or a left, then place it in the notch best suited for your thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, application.
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Page 16: Making Adjustments
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Hex Nut and Never attempt to make any Pivot Bar WARNING: Lock Washer adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the manual. WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance. - Page 17 • With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, • With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge position) and rotate both blades so that they are chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.
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Page 18: Maintaining Your Garden Tractor
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR WARNING: Before performing any Air Cleaner maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, move • Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and shift lever into neutral position, set parking cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent engine manual. -
Page 19: Service
Lubrication Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute IMPORTANT: is directed away from your house, parked cars, etc. WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or • Disengage PTO, move shift lever into the neutral inspecting, always disengage PTO, move position, set the parking brake, and stop engine. shift lever into neutral position, set parking •... - Page 20 Model 809H Deck belt (Bottom) Electric PTO Clutch PTO Idler Bracket (mounted on tractor) PTO belt (Top) Deck Idler Pulley Right Hand Double Pulley (beneath belt guard) Left Hand Double Pulley Center Pulley Self-Tapping Screws NOTE: Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity. 46-inch deck shown. Figure 15 To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor, •...
- Page 21 When removing the battery, disconnect IMPORTANT: Otherwise, see an authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer the negative (black) wire from its terminal first, followed for the job. by the positive (red) wire. Re-install in reverse order.
- Page 22 Note the routing of the lower drive belt IMPORTANT: Double-idler Bracket around both the pulleys and the belt keepers before performing the following steps. Hole Idler • Locate the variable-speed pulley through the Adjuster Rod battery tray opening. See Figure 17. •...
- Page 23 The blades may be removed as follows: Blade Separation • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting Deck Removal on page 19) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside. • Place a block of wood between the center deck Worn Blade Edge housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a Wind Wing...
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Page 24: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for tractor Models Z809H & Z809K. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor or phone (866) 840-6483 for information regarding price and availability. MODEL... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO knob engaged. Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug. Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position. -
Page 26: Parts List
SECTION 12: PARTS LIST FOR MODELS Z809H & Z809K (for choke) - Page 27 Models Z809H & Z809K REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0227 Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0726 AB Screw, 5/16-12 x .75 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 710-1314A Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1315 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25...
- Page 28 Models Z809H & Z809K...
- Page 29 Models Z809H & Z809K REF. PART DESCRIPTION 783-1346 Grill Support Bracket (9-style) 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 710-1017 Truss Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 725-1741...
- Page 30 Models Z809H & Z809K...
- Page 31 Models Z809H & Z809K REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 747-1130B Deck Stabilizer Rod (Model Z809H) 731-1993 Cover w/ Cup Holder 747-1324 Deck Stabilizer Rod (Model Z809K) 736-3078 Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063 683-0197B Lift Shaft Assembly (Model Z809H)
- Page 32 Models Z809H & Z809K...
- Page 33 Models Z809H & Z809K REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-1260A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625 783-0726B RH Pivot Support Bracket 783-0727A LH Pivot Support Bracket 783-0728 Pivot Bar Bracket 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5)
- Page 34 Models Z809H & Z809K 9 80...
- Page 35 Models Z809H & Z809K REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 618-0375 Variable-speed Bracket Assembly 783-0669 Idler Bracket 647-0031B Brake Control Shaft Assembly 618-0376 Two-speed Transmission Assembly 631-0009A Shfter Knob 647-0032 Speed Control Shaft Assembly 647-0037 Shift Lever 683-0266 Drive Pedal Assembly...
- Page 36 Models Z809H & Z809K...
- Page 37 NOTE: Upon reassembling transmission input shaft for any reason, refill its cavity with approximately 2/3 oz. of grease. Order part number 737-0289. *Use applicable flat washer (12a, 12b or 12c) in this application allowing proper end-play as instructed in Troy-Bilt’s Service Manual.
- Page 38 Models Z809H & Z809K (For reference only) Ground Wire * Found on Model Z809H only...
- Page 39 Elec. PTO Clutch (Mod. Z809H) 783-1033A Hitch Plate 717-1774 Elec. PTO Clutch (Mod. Z809K) (Incl. # 39) 748-0415B Spacer, 3/8 x 1.54 783-1003 PTO Clutch Anti-rot. Brakt. (Model Z809H) 756-0627B Idler Pulley, 3.5 783-1487 PTO Clutch Anti-rot. Brakt. (Model Z809K) 783-0349 Battery Tray 710-0859 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.5...
- Page 40 Model Z809H...
- Page 41 Model Z809H REF. PART DESCRIPTION 17982 Spindle Reinforcement Plate 618-0430A Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia. 756-1187 Pulley Only 618-0595 Double Pulley Spindle Assembly 756-0603 Double Pulley Only 683-0254 Deck Adjustment Bracket Assembly 683-04053 46-inch Deck Assembly 710-0167 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .50 710-0344 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5...
- Page 42 Model Z809K 56 29...
- Page 43 Model Z809K REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12650 Bracket, Adjustment, Height 40. 717-1553B Adjustment, Deck, Gear 16606 Bracket, Hook, Retainer 41. 721-04041 Water Nozzle Adaptor 618-0671 Spindle Assembly, Pulley, 5.39 Dia x .5625 43. 731-0335 Roller, Deck 683-0254 Bracket Assembly, Deck, Hanger LH 44.
- Page 44 Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-866-840-6483, 1-330-558-7220...