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IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California
the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the
service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Operator's Manual
Pedal Drive Garden Tractor
Models B809H
R809K
FORM NO.
770-10189D.fm
(12/2001)
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- Page 1 A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Off-Season Storage ................... 24 Attachments & Accessories ................24 Troubleshooting ....................25 Models B809H and R809K Parts List ..............26 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Garden Tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: 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
23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a 4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for burn. Do not touch. wheel weights or counterweights to improve 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving stability. under low hanging tree branches, wires, door 5. - Page 5 e. Use extreme care when approaching blind e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other other sources of ignition. objects that may block your vision of a child Never fuel machine indoors. who may run into the machine. g.
- Page 6 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or For safety protection, frequently check components other safety devices. Check their proper operation and replace immediately with original equipment regularly. manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this 9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, manual.
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Page 7: Slope Gauge
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE... -
Page 8: Tractor Set-Up
(heavy black wire) to the negative battery • On model B809H, locate the shipping brace and terminal (–) with the bolt and wing nut. accompanying warning tag found on the right side •... -
Page 9: Figure
Attaching The Cutting Deck (Model R809K) Deck Lift Assembly Notches Lift Cables Deck Lift Arms Deck Idler Pulleys Fender Belt Guard Lift Lever PTO / Deck Belt Deck Support Pins Belt Guard Deck Stabilizer Discharge Chute Bracket Front of Tractor Electric PTO Clutch Deck Stabilizer Rod NOTE:... -
Page 10: Know Your Garden Tractor
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 4 PTO (Power Take-off) Knob Ignition Switch Choke Control Brake Pedal Parking Brake Button Drive Pedal Shift Lever Cruise Control Button Cup Holder Seat Adjustment Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter M Deck Lift Lever Throttle Control Lever... -
Page 11: Throttle Control Lever
Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch The throttle control lever is located on the right side of WARNING: Never leave running the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle move shift lever into neutral position, set will maintain a uniform engine speed. -
Page 12: Shift Lever
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Electric PTO (Power Take-off) Knob Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel. To engage the power to the See Figure 7. cutting deck or other (separately Battery available) attachments, pull... -
Page 13: Operating Your Garden Tractor
Deck Lift Lever Cruise Control Button Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is The cruise control button is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, located on the tractor dash panel move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best to the left of the ignition switch. -
Page 14: Driving The Tractor
WARNING: Driving The Tractor Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting WARNING: deck. Avoid sudden starts, ex- cessive speed and sudden stops. NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the the cutting deck. - Page 15 • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other Front View Pull Out hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the Push In machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the slope.
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Page 16: Making Adjustments
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades To turn the tractor’s headlights off: when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 23 of this • Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the manual for proper blade sharpening instructions. engine running) or the Off position (to shut the engine off). -
Page 17: Leveling The Deck
• Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the • The first measurement taken should be between jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved. 1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measurement. Determine the approximate distance necessary for NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the links will cause the front tires to "toe-in"... -
Page 18: Maintaining Your Garden Tractor
Deck Roller Height Adjustment (Units with 54-inch Deck) To adjust the height of the rollers on the rear of the Deck Roller Bracket mowing deck, proceed as follows: • Place the deck lift lever in the bottom notch (lowest position). •... -
Page 19: Service
Air Cleaner Lubrication Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/ WARNING: air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs & Before lubricating, repairing, or Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit. inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking Spark Plugs brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset... -
Page 20: Changing The Deck Belt(S)
Changing the Deck Belt(s) To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor, proceed as follows: WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, • Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the remove ignition key, disconnect the spark bottom notch on the right fender. - Page 21 Drive belt (Lower) Variable-Speed Shift Lever Pulley Drive belt (Upper) Rear Idler Pulley Battery Tray Opening Front Idler Pulley Belt Keeper Keeper Pins Engine Pulley Electric PTO Clutch Double Idler Bracket Transmission Idler Pulley Belt Keeper Idler Bracket Two-speed Transmission Pulley Transmission Front of Tractor NOTE:...
- Page 22 Return through the following procedure prior to attempting it to Bracket determine if you feel you could successfully complete it. If you don’t, see an authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer Hairpin to have the belt changed. Clips Note the routing of the lower drive belt...
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Page 23: Cutting Blades
Cutting Blades Blade Separation Be sure to shut the engine off, WARNING: remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing cutting blade(s) sharpening replacement. Protect your hands by using Worn Blade Edge heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting Wind Wing... -
Page 24: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for tractor Models B809H & R809K. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor or phone (866) 840-6483 for information regarding price and availability. MODEL... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO knob engaged. Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug. Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position. -
Page 26: Models B809H And R809K Parts List
SECTION 12: MODELS B809H & R809K PARTS LIST (for choke) - Page 27 Models B809H & R809K REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0227 Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 710-1314A Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1315 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25...
- Page 28 Models B809H & R809K...
- Page 29 Models B809H & R809K REF. PART DESCRIPTION 783-1346 Grill Support Bracket (9-style) 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 710-1017 Truss Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 725-1741...
- Page 30 Models B809H & R809K...
- Page 31 Models B809H & R809K REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 747-1130B Deck Stabilizer Rod (Model B809H) 736-3078 Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063 747-1324 Deck Stabilizer Rod (Model R809K) 783-0677 Lift Adjustment Bracket 683-0197A Lift Shaft Assembly (Model B809H)
- Page 32 Models B809H & R809K...
- Page 33 Models B809H & R809K REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-1260A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625 783-0726B RH Pivot Support Bracket 783-0727A LH Pivot Support Bracket 783-0728 Pivot Bar Bracket 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5)
- Page 34 Models B809H & R809K 9 80...
- Page 35 Models B809H & R809K REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 618-0375 Variable-speed Bracket Assembly 647-0031 Brake Control Shaft Assembly 618-0376 Two-speed Transmission Assembly 647-0032 Speed Control Shaft Assembly 631-0009A Shfter Knob 683-0266 Drive Pedal Assembly 647-0037 Shift Lever 710-1135 Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.5...
- Page 36 Models B809H & R809K...
- Page 37 Upon reassembling transmission input shaft for any reason, refill its cavity with approximately 2/3 oz. of grease. Order part number 737-0289. *Use applicable flat washer (12a, 12b or 12c) in this application allowing proper end-play as instructed in Troy-Bilt’s Service Manual.
- Page 38 Models B809H & R809K * Found on Model B809H only.
- Page 39 PTO Belt 717-1709 Electric PTO Clutch (Model B809H) 717-1774 Electric PTO Clutch (Model R809K) 783-1003 PTO Clutch Anti-rotation Bracket (Model B809H) 783-1487 PTO Clutch Anti-rotation Bracket (Model R809K) 710-0859 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.5 710-1238 Hex Head Washer Screw, 5/16-18 x .875...
- Page 40 Model B809H...
- Page 41 Model B809H REF. PART DESCRIPTION 16606 Retainer Hook 17982 Spindle Reinforcement Plate 618-0430A Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia. 756-1187 Pulley Only 618-0431 Double Pulley Spindle Assembly 756-0603 Double Pulley Only 683-0254 Deck Adjustment Bracket Assembly 683-0199C 46-inch Deck Shell 710-0167 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .50 710-0344 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5...
- Page 42 Model R809K 41 33...
- Page 43 Model R809K REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12650 Bracket, Adjustment, Height 731-0335 Roller, Deck 16606 Bracket, Hook, Retainer 731-3005 Front Roller 618-0671 Spindle Assembly, Pulley, 5.39 Dia x .5625 731-3131A Deflector, Chute 683-0254 Bracket Assembly, Deck, Hanger LH 732-0306 Spring, Compression, .406 x .531 x 1.75 683-0459 Idlr Assembly, 54"...
- Page 44 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the products sold or exported outside of the United States, United States, its possessions and territories.