Troy-Bilt 26J Mini-Rider Operator's Manual page 18

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Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your
foot.
2. Move the parking brake lever down into the parking brake
position.
3. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to
engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the parking brake lever
out of the parking brake position.
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the different cutting height
notches on the right side of the fender.
WARNING!
discharge opening of the cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance & Adjustments
section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding
various deck adjustments.
Starting the Engine
WARNING!
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for
gasoline and oil fill-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
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Keep hands and feet away from the
Do not operate the tractor if the
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control.
5. 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. Doing so may cause
damage to your engine's electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control by
placing the throttle control into the FAST position.
NOTE: Do NOT operate this unit with the Choke control
activated. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and can
cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING!
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine
for any damage. Repair the damage before
restarting and operating.
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage)
lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Driving The Tractor
WARNING!
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
WARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in
the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake
pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving
the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off
and remove the key.
WARNING!
Always look down and behind before
and while backing up to avoid a back-over accident.
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the speed control lever
out of the parking brake position,then let the pedal release.
2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
3. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or REVERSE
position.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT use the shift lever to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always use
the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before
shifting.
4. Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch-brake
pedal and positioning the speed control lever in desired
position.
IMPORTANT:
First-time operators should use speed positions 1
or 2. Become completely familiar with the tractor's operation and
controls before operating the tractor in higher speed positions.
5. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into motion.