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

Operation

WARNING
Avoid Serious Injury or Death
• Know location and function of all controls.
• Remove objects which could be thrown by the blades.
• Go up and down slopes, not across.
• Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater
than 12 degrees. Avoid sudden turns. Use low speed.
• Do not operate machine where it could tip or slip.
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down
slowly.
• Before leaving operator's position, disengage blades,
engage parking brake, shut off and remove key.
• Be sure blades and engine are stopped before placing
hands or feet near blades.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in
place and working.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Allow machine to cool before fueling or storing.
• Keep machine free of debris.
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Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized
MTD service dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the seat before engaging the parking brake.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the
engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking
brake is engaged.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the shift lever in Reverse.
WARNING!
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the mulch plug,
deck chute or bagger chute is removed, regardless of
whether the parking brake is engaged or the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
Swivel Seat
This unit is equipped with a swivel seat feature, which aids the
operator in mounting and dismounting the unit.
Note: The seat must be facing forward in the operating position
for the unit to start.
To operate the swivel seat:
1. If the seat is facing forward, lift up on the seat lever on
the left hand side of the seat and pivot the seat to the left.
Release the seat lever. See Fig. 5-1.
Figure 5-1
2. Sit in the seat, lift the seat lever and swivel the seat to the
right into the operating position.
3. Release the seat lever.
Note: See Attaching the Seat in the Assembly & Set-Up
section of this manual for instructions on adjusting the
position of the seat.
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment (if equipped)
If equipped, this unit has a telescoping steering column. To
adjust the height of the steering wheel:
1. Sit in the operator's seat and place your hands on the
steering wheel.
2. Push the button (a) on the steering column and raise or
lower the steering wheel (b) to the desired position. See
Figure 5-2.
NOTE: Once the desired position is achieved, lift up and
down on the steering wheel to make sure it locks into
place and the button (a) on the steering column releases
into a locked position. Do not operate this unit unless the
steering column is in a locked position.
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