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Troy-Bilt 900 Series Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 900 Series Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Hydrostatic Garden Tractor, 900 Series
WARNING
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. 769-08782
(January 11, 2013)

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  • Page 1 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. 769-08782...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Visit us on the web at www.troybilt.com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.troybilt.com/tutorials ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write us at Troy-Bilt • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    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 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.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    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—...
  • Page 8 2 — i ection mportant peration racticeS...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Garden Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Garden Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Product Registration Card Manual Tractor Set-Up Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the garden tractor’s engine Moving The Tractor Manually...
  • Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. Do not Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known psi.
  • Page 11 Gas and Oil Position the deck roller brackets up or down through the slots on the rear of the deck until desired The fuel tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of position is reached, then reattach with the clevis three and-a-half gallons.

  • Page 12: Controls

    Controls and Features Electric PTO Knob Throttle/Choke Control Systems Indicator Monitor Ignition Switch Module Brake Drive Pedal Pedal Reverse Pedal Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Throttle/Choke Control Lever Garden Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and described on the following pages.
  • Page 13 Deck Lift Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD When the ignition key is Found on your tractor’s right fender, rotated out of the STOP the deck lift lever is used to change position but not into the height of the cutting deck. To the START position, the use, move the lever to the left, then system’s indicator monitor...
  • Page 14 PTO / Blade Engage Knob Fuel Level Indicator Activating the PTO engages power to the The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the cutting deck or other (separately available) tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas attachments.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. NOTE: Refer to the Assembly &...

  • Page 16: Driving The Tractor

    Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode WARNING! The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.

  • Page 17: Engaging The Parking Brake

    Driving On Slopes Cruise Control WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes while traveling in reverse. where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 To set the cruise control: feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 18 Engaging the PTO Mowing Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine Move the throttle/choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) while it is in operation.

  • Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Pre-Cleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals...
  • Page 20 Battery Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 6-1. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
  • Page 21 Front Wheels Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s surface. See Figure 6-2. Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Figure 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
  • Page 22 Adjustments Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the Locate the hex lock nut on the end of the deck hanger rod. ignition key and engage the parking brake before See Figure 6-4.

  • Page 23: Dealer

    Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
  • Page 24 Deck Rear Roller Adjustment The rear rollers on the mower deck are not designed to carry the weight of the deck. The rear rollers should be adjusted to approximately 1⁄4” to 1⁄2” above the ground when the deck is moved to the desired cutting height. Place the tractor on a smooth, flat surface, move the deck to the desired cutting height, and check the height of the rear rollers.

  • Page 25: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) Belt Guard position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

  • Page 26: Cutting Blades

    Cutting Blades Remove the cotter pin and flat washer from the end of the stabilizer rod and slide the stabilizer rod out of the hanger WARNING! bracket on the deck. as shown in Figure 7-4. Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement.
  • Page 27 Battery To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30° angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories maintain proper blade balance.
  • Page 28 Fuse Remove the deck belt from around the three spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or NOTE: The idler pulleys may have to be loosened, but not inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking removed, in order to remove the belt from around them. brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the unintended starting.
  • Page 29 Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Pull the right side of the belt and place the narrow V side of the belt into the PTO pulley. See Figure 7-9. Several components must be removed and special tools used While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the in order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 1. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Parking brake not engaged. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 3. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). 4.

  • Page 31: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug BS-792105 Air Filter Element BS-792303 Pre-Cleaner Element BS-492932S Oil Filter BS-691035 Fuel Filter 954-04083 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 942-0677B 2-in-1 Deck Blade 918-04608A Deck Spindle NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www.troybilt.com or phone (800) 828-5500 to purchase a Parts Manual. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready.
  • Page 32 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 751-12182 Fuel Tank Cap 946-04542 Throttle/Choke Control Cable 625-05002 Ignition Key 631-04070A Discharge Chute Assembly NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www.troybilt.com or phone (800) 828-5500 to purchase a Parts Manual. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready.

  • Page 33: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for this Troy-bilt Lawn Tractor. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized Troy-bilt Service Dealer or phone (800) 828-5500 for information regarding price and availability. Model Number...
  • Page 34 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
  • Page 35 Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claims. MTD Consumer Group Inc will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.
  • Page 36 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...

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