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Troy-Bilt 26J Mini-Rider Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Lawn Tractor — 26J Mini-Rider
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. 769-08042
(March 16, 2012)

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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. 769-08042...

  • 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 LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • 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 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 Children Service 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 Symbol Description WARNING—GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. DANGER—...
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  • Page 10: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Riding Mower • One Seat Assembly • One Steering Pedestal Cap • One Steering Wheel/Shaft Assembly • One Rear Engine Cover • One Discharge Chute Assembly • One Rear Hitch Plate •...
  • Page 11 CAUTION: Tighten the socket head screw and lock nut using provided Do not use any type of power tool (e.g. hex key and a 7/16” wrench or ratchet. impact gun or electric drill with nut driver attached) when tightening the self-tapping bolts to attach the seat bracket.
  • Page 12 Install The Rear Engine Cover To adjust the position of the seat, remove the wing knob on the bottom of the seat. Slide the seat forward or backward Install the rear engine cover by positioning it in place as as desired. Reinstall the wing knob. Refer to Fig. 3-5. shown in Figure 3-8.
  • Page 13 Connecting the Battery Cables Tire Pressure WARNING! Equal tire pressure should be CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING maintained at all times. Never exceed the maximum Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and The recommended operating tire pressure is: reproductive harm.

  • Page 14: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Clutch/Brake Pedal Speed Control & Parking Brake Lever Fuel Level Indicator Ignition Switch Shift Lever Fuel Fill Cap Throttle/Choke Lever Deck Lift Lever Cup Holder PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Oil Fill Cap Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 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 15 Throttle / Choke Control The throttle control lever is located on the left fender of the On/Lights tractor seated in the operator’s position, see Fig. 4-1. This lever controls the speed of the engine, as well as the choke when it Start is pushed all the way forward.
  • Page 16 Speed Control Lever Deck Lift Lever The speed control lever, located on the right side of the tractor’s Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to steering console, allows you to regulate the ground speed of the change the height of the cutting deck.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Swivel Seat WARNING Avoid Serious Injury or Death This unit is equipped with a swivel seat feature, which aids the • Know location and function of all controls. operator in mounting and dismounting the unit. • Remove objects which could be thrown by the blades. Note: The seat must be facing forward in the operating position •...
  • Page 18 Engage the tractor’s parking brake. Activate the choke control. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON position. IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time.
  • Page 19 The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) clutch-brake pedal. position. NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little Grasp the PTO (Blade Engage) lever and pivot it all the way difference between the highest two speeds until after the belts forward into the engaged (ON) position.

  • Page 20: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or sealed container to your local service station for reclamation. Do repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral not throw it in the trash, pour it down a drain or on the ground.
  • Page 21 Rear Wheels Muffler The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a WARNING! Temperature of muffler and nearby season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose engine areas may exceed 150˚ F (65˚C). Avoid grease before re-installing them. contact with these areas.

  • Page 22: Parking Brake Adjustment

    See an authorized Troy-bilt Service Dealer to have your brakes properly adjusted. To Adjust the toe in/out of the front wheels:...
  • Page 23 Tires gasoline from the system. WARNING! Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation of gasoline properly. Contact your local authorities pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. for approved disposal methods. The recommended operating tire pressure is: •...

  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Pre-cleaner (if Equipped) Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter...

  • Page 25: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal Remove the remaining bow-tie cotter pins securing the deck to the unit, as shown in Fig. 7-3. To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) 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: Battery Failures

    Changing the Deck Belt NOTE: It is possible to change the deck belt with the cutting deck still installed on the tractor, however it is much easier to remove the deck first, change the deck belt, then reinstall the cutting deck. To change the cutting deck belt, proceed as follows: It is easiest to change the deck belt by first removing the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this section first.

  • Page 27: Cutting Blade

    Cutting Blade CAUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle’s WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove engine when jump starting your tractor. ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for Start the tractor as instructed in the Operation section of sharpening or replacement.

  • Page 28: Dealer

    NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. air/impact wrench) in order to change the tractor’s drive belt. See an authorized Troy-bilt Service Dealer to have your drive belt replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service Manual.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade engaged 1. Place blade engage 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: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04318 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 918-04822A Deck Spindle 942-04385 Cutting Blade (30”) 925-1707D Battery 951-12179A Fuel Tank Cap 951-04366 Fuel Tank Cap (CA) 925-1745A 734-04641 Tire (Rear) 16 x 6.5 x 8 746-04829 Throttle Control/Cable 931-04633 Discharge Chute Assembly...

  • Page 31: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for the 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. CAUTION: This Troy-Bilt Lawn Tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g.
  • Page 32 Notes...
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  • 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 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
  • Page 36 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with c. 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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