Download
Share
Print this page
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Troy-Bilt Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. Horse 60TP
  6. Operator's manual

Troy-Bilt Horse 60TP Operator's Manual

Automatic lawn tractor
Hide thumbs

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Automatic
Lawn Tractor
Horse TM(Model 60TP)
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATmON
Warning:
This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush=
coveredor grass=covered l and unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPuNic Resources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136=0019,
FORMNO, 770=10189I
PRINTEDIN U,S,A
Troy-Bilt
LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
01/06/2006

Advertisement

loading

Related Manuals for Troy-Bilt Horse 60TP

Summary of Contents for Troy-Bilt Horse 60TP

  • Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPuNic Resources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136=0019, FORMNO, 770=10189I PRINTEDIN U,S,A Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 01/06/2006...
  • Page 2 This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn tractor, mtwH_ he_p you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. P_ease read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ......
  • Page 3 your lawn moweron such slopes. WARNING Do not mowon inclines with a dope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-" feet). A riding r could overturn and cause serious injury. if operating a walb behind mower on such a dope, it is extremely footing and you could dip, resulting in serious...
  • Page 4 _ i _i i _ iii _ _ DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rubs for safe operation in this manuak As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can S ale result in serious injury.
  • Page 5 General Operation: 14.Watchfor traffic whenoperatingnearor crossing roadways. T his machineis not intendedfor useon 1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the anypublic roadway. machineand in the manual(s)beforeattemptingto 15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ- assembleand operate.Keepthis manualin a safe enceof alcoholor drugs. placefor future and regularreferenceand forordering 16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight.
  • Page 6 Do Not: Slope Operation: Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedto loss of controland 1, Do notturn on slopes unlessnecessary;then,turn slowlyand graduallydownhill,if possibb, tip-overaccidentswhich can resultin severeinjury or 2, Do not mownear drop-offs,ditchesor embankments, death,All slopesrequireextracaution,if you cannot The mowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif a wheel is over back up the slopeor if youfeel uneasyon it, do notmow the edgeof a cliff, ditch,or if an edge cavesin, 3, Do nottry to staNlizethe machineby puttingyourfoot...
  • Page 7 Service lO,Neverattemptto makeadiustmentsor repairsto the machinewhile theengine is running, 1. Neverrun an engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilated 11,Grasscatchercomponentsand the discharge area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an coverare subiectto wearand damagewhichcould odorless,and deadlygas. exposemovingpartsor allowobiectsto be thrown, 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain Forsafety protection,frequentlycheckcomponents the blade(s)and all movingparts havestopped. and replaceimmediately with originalequipment Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainstthe manufacturer's (O,E,M,)parts only,listed in this...
  • Page 8 Attaching Battery Cables NOTE:The positivebatteryterminalis markedPos,(+), The negativebatteryterminalis markedNeg, (-), The positivecable(heavyred wire) is securedto the positivebatteryterminal(+)with a hexbolt and hex nut at thefactory.Beforeattachingthe negativecable removethe batteryby removingthe positivecable Wini Nut and hold=down strap.Notethe dateon theside of the Hex Bolt battery,if the batteryis put into serviceafter this date, chargethe batteryas instructedon page22 of this manualprior to operatingthe tractor.
  • Page 9 Servicethe enginewith gasolineand oil as instructedin the separateKohlerOperator/OwnerManualpackedwith yourtractor,Readinstructionscarefully, IMPORTANT: Y ourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in the engine,However, y ou MUSTcheckthe oil level before operating,Be carefulnot to overfill, Your Lawn Shipping Brace Remova_ Tractor WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the ship- ping brace.

  • Page 10: Know Your Lawn Tractor

    Know Your Lawn Tractor NOTE: Anyreference inthismanual tothe RIGHT or LEFT sideof PTO(BladeEngage)Knob CruiseControISutton SystemslndicatorMonitor/HourMeter I ignitionSwitchModule Choke Knob BrakePedal ParkingBrakeButton Drive Pedal ShiftLever DeckLift Lever Cup Holder SeatAdiustmentLever Throttb Lever NOTE:Anyreferencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfrom operator'sposition,...
  • Page 11 the engine.Whenset in a given position,the throttlewill maintaina uniformenginespeed.See Figure4. IMPORTANT: W henoperatingthetractorwith the cutting deck engaged,be certainthat the throttb bver is always in the FAST(rabbit)position. Choke Contro_ Thechokecontrol can be found on the bft sideof the dashpanel and is activatedby pullingthe Slow knoboutward.Activatingthe Position ---=_...
  • Page 12 Electric PTO (B_ade Engage) Knob Toengagethe powerto the cuttingdeck or other (separatelyavailable)attach- BATT, mentson modelsequipped with an electricPTO,pull outwardon the PTO(Blade Engage)knob, Pushthe PTO (Blade Engage)knobinward to disengagethe powerto the HOURS 1/10\\\ cuttingdeck, NOTE:The PTO(Blade PTO/ BLADE PARKmNG Engage)knob must be in the disengaged(OFF)position whenstartingtheengine,whentravelingin reverseand if the operatorleav'es the seat, Figure 6...

  • Page 13: Parking Brake Button

    Parking Brake Button Toset the parkingbrake,fully This tractoris equippedwith a safety interlocksystem depressthe brakepedal and for the protectionof the operator,If the interlocksystem pushthe parkingbrakebutton in, shouldevermalfunction,do notoperatethe tractor, Contactan authorized MTDservicedealer, Holdthe button in whiletaking yourfoot off thebrakepedal Both" The safetyinterlocksystempreventsthe engine the parkingbuttonand the brake from crankingor startingunlessthe parkingbrakeis pedalwill then staydepressed,...
  • Page 14 AVOIDSUDDENTURN& Position DO NOT OPERATETHE UNITWHERE IT COULDSLIP ORTIR Start IF MACHINE STOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOP BLADE(S) AND Position BACK DOWNHILLSLOWLY DO NOT MOWWHEN CHILDRENOR OTHERS AREAROUND, NEVER CARRYCHILDREN,EVENWITH BLADES OFE LOOK DOWNAND BEHINDBEFOREAND WHILE BACKING. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,AND SWITCHES IN PLACEAND WORKING, Figure 7 REMOVEOBJECTSTHAT COULDBE THROWNBYTHE The REVERSE CAUTIONMODEpositionof the key...
  • Page 15 iii ii i t if the wheelscontact thesurfaceadiustas follows: IMPORTANT: D o NOThold the key in the STARTpod= 3, Raisethe deck lift handleto its highestsetting, tionfor longerthan ten secondsat a time, Doingso may causedamageto yourengine'selectricstarter, 4, Removethe reargaugewheels byremovingthe lock nuts and shoulderscrewswhichsecurethem to the 6, After the enginestarts,deactivatethe chokecontrol deck,...
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT: D o NOT usethe shift leverto changethe NOTE:Cruisecontrolcan not be engagedat the tractor's directionof travelwhenthe tractoris in motion,Always fastestgroundspeed, If theoperatorshouldattemptto do usethe brakepedal to bringthe tractorto a complete so, the tractorwillautomaticallydecelerateto the fastest stop beforeshifting, optimalmowinggroundspeed, 3, To moveforward,placethe shift leverin the Disengagethecruise controlusingone of the following methods: FORWARD position,then slowlydepressthe drive...
  • Page 17 Thefollowinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeck with yourtractor: WARNING: Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of matedaJs toward roads, side° Operatin waJks, bystanders and the Jike. Nso, avoid discharging materiaJ Your Lawn against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged matedaJ to ricochet back toward the operator.
  • Page 18 Thefirst measurement t aken shouldbe between 1/4" and3/8" less thanthe second measurement, Determinethe approximate distancenecessaryfor properadiustmentand proceed,if necessary,to the next step, 3, Fromthe front of thetractor,loosenthe hexlock nut on eachend of thedeck hangerrod, and turnaway from the innerhex nuts,See Figure9, Loosen lower deck 4, Tightenthe innerhex nutsfront againstthe front...
  • Page 19 if the tractordoesnot cometo a compbte stop whenthe brakepedal is completelydepressed,or if the tractor's rear wheelscan roll with the parkingbrakeapplbd, the brakeis in need of adiustment,The brakedisc can be foundon the rightsideof the transmissionin the rearof the tractor,Adiustif necessaryas follows: 1, Lookingat thetransmissionfrom the rightside of the tractor,locatethe compression springand brakedisc, See Figure11,...
  • Page 20 6, Refillthe enginewith newmotoroil as instructedin the KohlerOperator/Owner M anualpackedwith your unit, IMPORTANT: R eferto the KohlerOperator/Owner Manualpackedwith yourunit for informationregardingthe quantityand properweightof motoroil Air Cleaner Servicethe pre=cbaner,if so equipped,and cartridge/air cbaner elementas instructedin the Kohbr Operator/ OwnerManualpackedwith your unit. Spark PJug(s) Thespark plug(s)shouldbe cleanedand the gap reset oncea season,Sparkplug replacementis recommended...
  • Page 21 Deck Wash System Yourtractor'sdeck may'be equippedwith a waterport on its surfaceas part of its deck wash system, If equipped,usethe DeckWashSystem to rinsegrass clippingsfromthe deck'sundersideand preventthe buildupof corrosivechemicals,Completethe following stepsAFTEREACHMOWING: 1, Drivethe tractorto a level,clearspot on yourlawn, "\ near enoughto a water sillcock(spigot)for your gardenhoseto reach, IMPORTANT: M akecertain thetractor'sdischargechute is directedAWAYfrom yourhouse,garage,parkedcars,...
  • Page 22 Jump Starting WARNING: Never e×ceed the WARNING: When removing or ma×imum inflation pressure installing the battery, follow shown on the sidewall of tire. these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame. The recommended operatingtire pressureis: Approximately 10 psifor the rear tires IMPORTANT: N everiumpyourtractor'sdead batterywith Approximately 14psi for the fronttires the batteryof a runningvehicle,...
  • Page 23 WARNING: Periodically inspect the Made spindJes for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immedi- ately if damaged. Thebladesmay be removedas follows, 1, Removethe deck from beneaththe tractor,(referto CuttingDeckRemoval o n page21) thengently flip the deck overto exposeits underside, 2, Race a blockof wood betweenthe centerdeck hous- ing baffle and the cuttingbladeto act asa stabilizer, See Figure16,...
  • Page 24 f_!!_ _i_ _ ", Tochangeor rep ace thedeck bet and PTObe t on your tractor,proceedas follows: I Pivoting Idler Pulley Belt Guard 1, Lowerthe deck by movingthedeck lift bver into the bottomnotchon the rightfender, 2, Removethe beltguardsby removingthe seBtapping "Square screwsthat fastenthem to the deck, Hole 3, a, To easein removingthe belt in latersteps, loosen,...
  • Page 25 Figure 19...

  • Page 26: Attachments & Accessories

    of this manualbeforestoringfor an extendedperiod, Manualfor properenginecare prior to storingyourtractor, WARNING: Never store the WARNING: Drain fueJ only into machine or fuel container indoors an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow where there is an open flame, engine to coot.
  • Page 27 iiiii_i_iii_ii_i_i_ii_iii_iW_i_!_!_!_i_ii_i_iiiii_iiiii_iH:!:!:!:!i_i_@iiiiiiii _and instructions...
  • Page 28 Problem Cause Remedy 1. PlacePTOknob (or lever)in 1, Unit runningwith CHOKEapplied, 1, PushCHOKEcontrol(if so Engine runs erratic equipped)in, or movethe throttle For repairs beyond controlout of the CHOKEposition, 2, Sparkplug wire(s) loose, the minor adjust- 2, Connectand tightenspark ments listed here, plugwire(s), contact an authorized 3, Cban fuel line;fill tank with clean,...
  • Page 29 Problem Cause Remedy 2, Air flow restrbted,' 2, CLean grassclippingsand debris aroundthe engine:scoe!!ng • • fins and bbwer housing. Enginehesitates at 1, Sparkplug(s)gap tooclose, 1, Removespark plug(s)and reset high RPM thegap, ..equipped, ..... Excessive 1, Cuttingblade looseor unbalanced, 1, Tightenbladeand spindle,Balanc( blade, Vibration...
  • Page 30 Model 60TP Modelsw/Manually Adjusting Seat Models w/Quick Adjust Seat ..¸¸¸•' (iii _ii_i i _'i! ¸ •...
  • Page 31 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 783-04333A Fender 710-1268t Screw,#10-16x.375 712-04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF 783-0677B Adiust.Brkt., Lift 712-04064f Nut, FlangeLock, 1/4-20 783-1489B MountingBracket,Seat ustrated 720-0309At SeatAdiusterGrip 710_0227 Screw,#8_18 x.50 726-0201t Nut, Speed,.3125 ID 726_0279 Plate,Insulator 731-04074f Spacer 725-1303 SpringSwitch,Outer 732-0499t Compression Spring.41x 1.5 725-1439...
  • Page 32 Model 80TP...
  • Page 33 Ref. Part No. Description 710-04095 RexScrew,3/8-16, 1,00,Gr5 710-0514 RexScrew,3/8-16, 1,00,Gr5 710-0643 HexScrew,5/16-18,1,00,Gr5 711-1408 Link, Drag,RH 7114409A Link, Drag,LH 712-0214 Nut,Hex Lock,3/8-24 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,Grf 712-0459 Nut,Range Lock,7/16-20 712-3004A Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18, G r5 712-0240 Nut,Jam,7/16-20,Gr2 7174550E Gear,Steering,11/90Ratio 717-1554 Gear,Pinion,Steering 723-0448A Bali Joint,7/16-20,Lock 736-3004 Washer,Flat,,406 x,875x,105 736-3084 Washer,Flat,,51x 1,12x ,06...
  • Page 34 Model 60TP \\\\...
  • Page 35 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 710-0726 731-05005B DashPanel Screw,5/16-12x.750 710-0599 731-04215 CruiseControl Button SelfqappingScrew,1/4-20x.5 783-04829 Side Panel- LH 731-04217 ParkingBrakeButton 746-1100 ThrottleControl 747-04161 Tank SupportRod 746qO85A ChokeControl 747-1196 Brake/Cruise Pivot Rod 731-05357 HeadlightLens 629-04083t Headlight W ire Harness 738-04091 725-04036B ShoulderScrew.43x.29...
  • Page 36 Model 60TP Left Hand Transmission Bolt Mounting...

  • Page 37: Parts List

    Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 17840 MountingBracket,Transaxle 783-04360 Bracket,Shift,F-N-R 725-04039 Switch,Interlock 783-04442 Idler Bracket,CenterDouble 17962 Plate,Switch 647-0031B ControlAssembly,Brake 647-04020 LeverAssembly,Shift 647-0032A ControlAssembly,Speed 710-0607 Screw,5/16-18, 0 .500 683-0266 PedalAssembly Parts List 710-0726 Screw,5/16-12, 0 .750 710-0650 Screw,5/16-18,0.875 710-0809 Screw,1/4-20,1.250 710q260A Screw,5/16q8,0.750...
  • Page 38 Model 60TP Ref. I Part No. Description 656=04015 PulleyAss'y, VariableSpeed 84 683=04129 Bracket,Pulley 710=0627 Screw,5/16=24,.750 710=1652 Screw,1/4=20,.625 87 718=04012 Cup, Bearing 736=0362 Washer,Flat 741=0600 Ball Bearing 90 736=0119 LockWasher,5/16 736=0242 Washer,Bell.340x.872x.060 712=04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8=16,GrF 714=0507 Pin,Cotter,3/32x.750 736=0430 FlatWasher.350x 1.59x.062 634=0177 WheelAssyComp,20 x 10x 8 734=1873 Tire Only20 x lOx 8 To order replacement...
  • Page 39 _i_ill _i i_i _ I _ iiii_i Exhaustgasket, mounting nuts, and starter nut supplied Kohler To order replacement parts, ealJ the Customer Service Line at 1=800=648=6776, or visit www.troybilt.com. Ref. Part No. Ref. Description Part No. Description 710-0227 AB Screw#8-18x 0,5 751-3140 Oil DrainValve 710-0599...
  • Page 40 Model 60TP...
  • Page 41 Ref. Part No. Description 710-0728 Screw,5/18-12,0.75 710-0859 Screw,3/8-16, 2.50,Gr5 710-04379A Screw,7/16-20,3.50,Gr5, Lock 712-04065 Nut,Range Lock,3/8-16,GrF 717-04174 PTOClutch, Electric 736-0277 Washer,Flat, 1.031x 1.620x.095 748-0415B Spacer.385ID x.635 ODx 1.54 756-0639A Pulley,Engine,3.56Diameter 783-04419B ClutchBracket 783-04467 DeckBracket,Up-Stop 710-0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4-20.75,Gr5 712-0271 Nut,Seres,1/4-20 736-0171 LockWasher,7/16 725-1750A Battery,235 CCA 725-1428A Solenoid,12V,100Amp...
  • Page 42 Model 60TP...
  • Page 43 Ref. Part No. Description 732-0614 Ring,Wire 716-0231 Ring,E Type.750 736-0336* FlatWasher,5/8x 1.0x.030 List 736-0337* FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.040 736-0349* FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.020 736-0335 Washer,Thrust.635x 1.26x.06 710q325 SelfqappingScrew,1/4-20x 1.625 719-04017 UpperRousing 711q109 input Shaft 741-0335 NeedleBearing.625x.813x.495 717-1464 144oothBevelPinion 716-0108 RetainingRing.437 741-0340 SleeveBearing,.75x.1.0x1.0 721-0338 Seal.75x 1.0x.125 To order replacement...
  • Page 44 Model 60TP Deck Lift Spring Attach to RH Lift...
  • Page 45 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 16606 Hook,Retainer 734=04155 DeckWheel, 5.0 618=04125 SpindleAssembly 734=0973 DeckWheel, 5.0 683=0254B HangerBracketAssembly 738=0119 Washer,Lock,5/16, RegularDuty 683=04098 Idler Bracket 738=0407 Washer,Bell.45 x 1.0x.062 683=04075 Weldment,50=inchDeck 736=0406 Washer,Flat.442 x 1.38x.060 703=3279 Chute Stop 737=3000 Fitting,Lube,3/16 738=0373 ShoulderScrew...
  • Page 46 Use this page to make notes andwritedown important information.
  • Page 47 CAUFORNJA EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardand MTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your2006 lawn mower.In California,new lawnmowermust be designed,built andequippedto meet the State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTD ConsumerGroupInc must warrantthe EECSon your lawnmowerfor the periodof time listedbelow providedthere has beenno abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower. YourEECSmay includeparts such as the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves, canisters,filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components.

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    Troy-Bilt. During the installationor use ofany part, accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement Troy_Bilt f or use with theproduct(s)coveredby this manualwill voidyour of the product as set forth above.