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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. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-11359A...
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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.
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Slope Operation A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
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Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.
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Do not modify engine Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way.
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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 —...
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Tractor • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Install Operator’s Seat (If necessary) features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may...
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Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the previously removed shoulder screws, flange WARNING! Never operate the mower deck bearings and flange lock nuts. Be careful not to crimp or without the chute deflector installed and in the damage the wire harness while installing the seat.
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Installing the Steering Wheel (If necessary) Installing the Front Bumper (If necessary/If so equipped) The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed The hardware for attaching the front bumper is shipped installed within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. into the bumper.
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Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING! Equal tire pressure should be Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories maintained at all times. Refer to the tire sidewall for contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known proper pressure.
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Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height setting. Reinsert the shoulder bolt (with each deck wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately ½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the pavement. Tighten the flange lock nut and shoulder bolt to between 25-30 ft-lbs using a torque wrench.
Controls & Features Fuel Tank Cap Throttle/Choke Hour Meter Control Lever Ignition Module or Throttle Control Lever (If so equipped) Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal PTO Switch (If Choke Control Brake Pedal so equipped) PTO Handle (If so equipped) Park Brake/Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever...
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Throttle/Choke Control Lever Ignition Module (If so equipped) WARNING! Never leave a running The throttle/choke control lever is located on the left machine unattended. side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the Always disengage speed of the engine and, when pushed all the way PTO, set parking brake, stop forward, past the detent position closes the choke for engine and remove key to prevent...
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Park Brake/Cruise Control Lever Low Oil (If so equipped) The letters “LO” followed by the letters “OIL”, then followed by the meter’s accumulated time will indicate the tractor is low on oil. When an engine is not running and immediately after the engine is started the oil pressure may be low.
Operation WARNING! Avoid serious injury or death. Go up Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. and down slopes, not across. Avoid sudden turns. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the Do not operate the tractor where it could slip or tip. NORMAL MOWING position.
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Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the ignition The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. position or STOP position or NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
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Driving On Slopes Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever . After completing step 3, the forward drive pedal should remain Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same where you may operate the tractor safely.
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Engaging the PTO (Manual PTO tractors) Slowly press the forward drive pedal with your right foot until the desired speed is achieved. Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the (separately available) attachments.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before After First Every 10 Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Prior to Engine Each use 5 Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Storing Manual Check & Clean Engine Cooling Fans for Debris Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean Battery Terminals Grease All Lubrication Points...
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NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Your engine is equipped with either a twist-and-pull oil features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are drain (see Figure 6-1 and go to Step 5.) or a removable oil applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may drain hose plug (see Figure 6-2 and go to Step 6.) Follow differ from yours.
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Cleaning the Tractor The engine is equipped with a twist-and-pull drain port. Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn counter- Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. clockwise, then pull outward to begin draining oil. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the After the oil has finished draining, push the end of engine, the transmission’s cooling fan or on any other part of the...
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Deck Wheels Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your deck’s surface. The wheels on the deck which are spherical shaped (50” and 54” NOTE: On 50” and 54” decks there are two water ports; one decks have 4) are equipped with a grease fitting.
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To lower the front of the deck, loosen the outer nut then Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade loosen (thread outward) the nut, away from the front tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the hanger bracket.
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Off-Season Storage Removing the Riding Mower from Storage Check the engine oil. Riding Mower Storage Fully charge the battery, lower riding mower off blocks, If your riding mower is not going to be operated for an extended and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. period of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the riding Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off.
Service Battery Fuse WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known starting.
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Slide the rod to the right to remove it. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the bow-tie pin on the rear left side of the deck. See NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wire harness when Figure 7-4.
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Cutting Blades To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30° WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove angle.
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Carefully remove the belt from around the idler pulleys and the spindle pulleys. 50” & 54” Decks WARNING! Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt. Route the new belt as shown in the applicable figure on the following pages.
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 754-05099 Deck Belt 942-04308 Blades 942-04308-X Xtreme Blades 618-06976A Deck Spindle 734-04155 Front Deck Wheel 734-0973 Rear Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 751-14767 Gas Cap 746-05235 Choke Control Cable 746-05223 Throttle Control Cable Phone (800) 828-5500 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.troybilt.com.
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Component Part Number and Description 625-05002 Ignition Key 631-04354B Discharge Chute Assembly 634-0104 Rear Wheel Assembly, 20.0 x 8.0 x 8.0 634-05149 Front Wheel Assembly, 15 x 6 x 6 Phone (800) 828-5500 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.troybilt.com.
Warranty Conditions — Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.