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Troy-Bilt Automatic Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt Automatic Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Automatic Lawn Tractor
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.
P. O. Box 1386, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-09587
12.20.13

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Automatic Lawn Tractor 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation.

  • Page 3: Important 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 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Never carry passengers. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden backing to avoid a back-over accident.
  • Page 5 Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the When practical, remove gas-powered equipment area. from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Before and while backing, look behind and down for a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a small children.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Do not modify engine Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 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 Tractor Set-Up Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery terminal to help protect it from corrosion. Tractor Set-Up NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product Maintenance section your Operator’s Manual prior to operating specifications for various models.
  • Page 10 Attaching The Steering Wheel If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
  • Page 11 Tire Pressure Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels (If equipped) Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any pavement, and proceed as follows circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Never exceed the maximum Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
  • Page 12 Attaching the Hood Scoop (If so equipped) On some tractors, a hood scoop may be included. If the hood scoop was not installed on the hood of your tractor at the factory, refer to the steps below to install the hood scoop now: Remove the four screws pre-installed in the hood scoop and retain for Step 2.

  • Page 13: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Ignition Switch Module Throttle/Choke Lever Brake Pedal Parking Brake Lever Drive Pedal Shift Lever Deck Lift Lever Cup Holder PTO (Blade Engage) Lever NOTE: Steering wheel not shown for clarity Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine.

  • Page 14: Parking Brake

    Throttle / Choke Control Shift Lever The throttle control lever is located on the left side The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The tractor must not be in motion when the moving shift lever.

  • Page 15: Drive Pedal

    Drive Pedal Deck Lift Lever The drive pedal is located on the right side of the Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever tractor, along the running board. Depress the is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, drive pedal forward and the tractor will move in move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best the direction that the shift lever is engaged in.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation Reverse Caution Mode (Models equipped with ignition switch module) WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around.

  • Page 17: Engaging The Parking Brake

    IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON (or activated until: Normal Mowing) position. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position position or STOP position.

  • Page 18: Engaging The Blades

    Using the Deck Lift Lever WARNING! Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason, disengage the blades, place the shift To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then lever in neutral, engage the parking brake, shut place it in the notch best suited for your application.

  • Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows: WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral crankcase to warm up.
  • Page 20 Cleaning Battery Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Kohler Owner’s Manual. Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Engine with a baking soda and water solution. If necessary, scrape the Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit for battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits.
  • Page 21 Deck Wash System™ IMPORTANT: After cleaning your deck with the Deck Wash System™ , return to the operator’s position and engage the PTO. If your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, as part of its Deck Wash System™, follow these instructions to allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.

  • Page 22: Seat Adjustment

    Side to Side Hex Cap Screw If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.

  • Page 23: Maintenance Schedule

    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 24: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal On 38” Decks: Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the bow tie pin that secures the NOTE: Models equipped with a 38-inch deck have one deck idler deck support rod on the rear left side of the deck. See Fig. pulley.
  • Page 25 Tires On all decks: Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of WARNING! the way. Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of tire. On 38”...

  • Page 26: Cutting Blades

    Charging WARNING! Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances. CAUTION: When charging your tractor’s battery, use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid...
  • Page 27 Test the blade’s balance using a blade balancer. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.
  • Page 28 38-Inch Deck Engine Pulley Idler Bracket Deck Idler Pulley Figure 7-10 42 & 46-Inch Deck Figure 7-11 7— S ection ervice...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade engaged. 1. Place knob (or lever) in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.

  • Page 30: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your lawn tractor. See your authorized dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: Your lawn tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or moldboard plow).

  • Page 31: Warranty

    FOUR YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For four years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or work- manship.

  • Page 32: Emission Control Warranty Statement

    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 evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2013-2014 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
  • Page 33 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. 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 claim.

  • Page 34: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04060C Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 42” Deck 954-04219 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 46” Deck 918-06991 Deck Spindle 42” Deck 918-06989 Deck Spindle 46” Deck 942-04308 Blade (42” Deck) 942-04290 Blade (46” Deck) 925-1707D Battery 951-12179B Fuel Tank Cap...
  • Page 35 Notes...

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