Ignition Switch - Troy-Bilt ZT50 Operator's Manual

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is located on the RH console
to the right of the operator's seat. The ignition
switch has three positions as follows:
OFF - The engine and electrical system is
turned off.
ON - The tractor electrical system is energized.
START - The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the
key immediately when the engine starts
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge,
remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not
in use.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
The PTO switch is located on the RH console to
the right of the operator's seat.
The PTO switch operates the electric PTO
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to
engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob
downward to disengage the clutch.
The PTO switch must be in the "disengaged"
position when starting the engine.
Transmission Bypass Rods (Not Visible)
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside
each rear wheel.
When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the
hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed
short distances by hand. Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments for
instructions on using the bypass feature.
CAUTION:
Never tow your tractor. Towing the
tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may
cause severe damage to the transmissions.
Cup Holder
The cup holder is located toward the rear of the RH console to
the right of the operator's seat.
Storage Tray
The storage tray is located at the rear of the RH console.
Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen)
The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/left of the
seat. The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position
of the operator's seat. Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments for
instructions on adjusting the seat position.
Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel tank cap is located near the middle of the LH console.
Turn the fill cap approximately 1⁄4 turn and pull upward to
remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss.
Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor.
Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn
approximately 1⁄4 turn clockwise to tighten Always re-install the
fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.
WARNING!
Never fill the fuel tank when the engine
is running. If the engine is hot from recently running,
allow to cool for several minutes before refueling.
Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the
engine and cause a fire.
Hour Meter/Indicator Panel
The hour meter/indicator panel is
located on the LH console to the left of
the operator's seat.
Hour Meter Features
The hour meter records the hours that
the tractor has been operated in the
digital display (tenths of an hour - right
most digit).
NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch
is turned to the "ON" position. Keep a record of the actual hours
of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed
according to the instructions in this manual and the engine
manual.
When key is turned to the "ON" position, the battery indicator
light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly
displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD
will alternately flash, "CHG" ; "OIL" and the recorded hours for
five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded operation. The
maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102,
150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as described for five minutes
every time the tractor's engine is started during this maintenance
interval. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine
manual.
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