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Troy-Bilt RZT 42 Operator's Manual

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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
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O
PERATOR'S
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.
www.mymowerparts.com
www.mymowerparts.com
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ANUAL
ZERO TURN TRACTOR

Model Numbers

RZT 42 w/42" Mower Deck
RZT 50 w/50" Mower Deck
FORM NO. 769-02165A
(1/06)

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  • Page 1: Model Numbers

    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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..............4 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ................... 7 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........... 9 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ......................9 SLOPE GAUGE ........................
  • Page 3 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 POSITION DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery, with the positive battery cable factory connected. The The drive control levers are unfastened from their re- negative cable must be connected.

  • Page 4: Important Safe Operation Practices

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. •...

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    III. CHILDREN 22. Use only accessories approved for this machine Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert by Troy-Bilt. Read, understand and follow all to the presence of children. Children are often instructions provided...
  • Page 6 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5. Never allow children under 14 years old to 8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14 years and over remove the wire from the spark plug and should only operate the machine under close thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.

  • Page 7: Safety Decals And Labels

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Keep product safety graphics clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, painted over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your authorized Troy-Bilt dealer. NOTI CE BATT.
  • Page 8 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS RZT50 RZT42 KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS . REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AOUND.

  • Page 9: Recording Model And Serial Number Information

    This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Sup- port Department or an authorized service dealer Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 www.troybilt.com CLEVELAND, OH 44136...

  • Page 10: Slope Gauge

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 11: Section 1: Controls And Features

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 Deck Height Index Storage Tray Deck Lift Handle Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen) RH and LH Drive Control Levers Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Hour Meter /Indicator Panel PTO Switch...
  • Page 12 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 NOTE: NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch REAR indicate that position on the tractor when when the tractor is not in use.
  • Page 13 Oil Pressure Indicator engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact Indicator RZT50 only your authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. Hour NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate Meter when the ignition switch is in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is started.
  • Page 14 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 M. Throttle Control • Model RZT42 ONLY — When starting the engine, push the control handle fully forward into The throttle control is located on the LH console to the "CHOKE"...

  • Page 15: Section 2: Operation

    • Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck Contact your authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer. removed. Removal of the deck will change the • The safety interlock system prevents the engine...
  • Page 16 Have the tractor inspected by your authorized detent position. Do not use the choke to enrich Troy-Bilt Service Dealer dealer. the fuel mixture, except as necessary to start the engine. www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 17 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 COLD WEATHER STARTING • Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition switch. Be sure to use the proper oil for the expected temperatures (check the table in the engine manual).
  • Page 18 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 • Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the neutral position. See Figure 10. DRIVING FORWARD Faster Control Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral Slower Neutral Position Figure 11...
  • Page 19 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 - To turn to the right, move the right drive control IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the lever rearward of the left lever. See Figure 13. drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral.
  • Page 20 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Executing a Zero Turn STOPPING THE TRACTOR • Move both drive control levers to the neutral WARNING: When executing a zero turn, position to stop the motion of the tractor. tractor MUST STOPPED.
  • Page 21 Troy-Bilt Service Dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not •...

  • Page 22: Section 3: Adjustments

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT • Insert the carriage bolt through the pivot bracket and control lever slot. Slide the bell washer onto • To adjust the position of the seat, move and hold the bolt and screw on the nut knob, but do not the seat adjustment lever toward the left.

  • Page 23: Section 4: Maintenance

    • Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur- be performed by your authorized Troy-Bilt Service ing the black negative battery lead to the negative Dealer. battery post (marked NEG). Move the cable away from the negative battery post.
  • Page 24 Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps. have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer. Voltmeter State of Charging...
  • Page 25 Remove the internal cotter pin securing the ferrule to the transmission control arm and Figure 24 withdraw the ferrule. Wheel rotation should stop. If it does not, contact your authorized Troy-Bilt • After moving the tractor, disengage both bypass Service Dealer.
  • Page 26 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and causes the drive transmissions to slip, the drive belt levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as must be replaced.
  • Page 27 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR STORAGE Emptying the fuel system: • Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor If your tractor is not going to be operated for an fuel consumption with the goal of running the extended period of time (thirty days to approximately fuel tank empty.

  • Page 28: Section 5: Mower Deck

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley. ment, and maintenance information for the 42-inch • Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the (RZT42) and 50-inch (RZT50) mower decks.
  • Page 29 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 7. Slide the deck forward so that the deck front • Route the backside of the belt around the fixed hanger rod can be lifted out of the two slots of the idler pulley of the deck.
  • Page 30 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 LEVELING THE MOWER DECK - Retighten the hex cap screw on the right deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is When leveled correctly the mower deck should be achieved.
  • Page 31 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 • From the front of the tractor, loosen the outer NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp nuts on the deck front hanger rod, and turn them feature of the deck and are not designed to support the away from the inner nuts.
  • Page 32 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 DECK MAINTENANCE • Use a 15/16 inch wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the spindle assembly when loosening the Cleaning And Blade Care hex nut securing the blade. A block of wood may WARNING: Before performing any main- be placed between the deck housing and the tenance, place the PTO switch in the...
  • Page 33 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 DECK LUBRICATION REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer • After every 10 hours of operation and/or before to Deck Removal on page 28). putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate spindle assemblies...

  • Page 34: Section 6: Parts List

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SECTION 6: PARTS LIST RZT42 AND RZT50 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04303B Frame Assembly ......777I22489 Graphic, Release Lever ....703-05829 Idler Arm, Drive ....... 710-0520 Screw, Hex Cap, 3/8-16 x 1.5 GR5 710-3005 Screw, Hex Cap, 3/8-16 x 1.25 GR5 712-04065...
  • Page 35 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODELS RZT42 AND RZT50 REF. PART REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 710-1268 Screw, Hx. Wash. Hd. Tapp .... 736-0275 Washer, Flat, .344 x .688 x .065 ..#10-16 x .375 736-3019 Washer, Flat, .531 x 1.062 x .134 HT...
  • Page 36 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODELS RZT42 AND RZT50 Section of Main Wire Harness (Reference Only) www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 37 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODELS RZT42 AND RZT50 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 710-0227 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd. Tapp .... #8-18 x .5 710-0599 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd. Tapp, ... 1/4-20 x .5 710-3015 Screw, Hex Cap, 1/4-20 x .75 GR5 ..
  • Page 38 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODELS RZT42 AND RZT50 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 39 777S32354 Graphic, Warning ......777I22307 Graphic, Deck Height ..... 703-05373A Bracket, Foot Rest ......777D09987 Graphic, Troy-Bilt ......703-05467 Bracket, Switch Mounting ....710-04261 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd Tapp ....#12-16 x .50 710-0599 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd. Tapp.....
  • Page 40 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODELS RZT42 AND RZT50 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 41 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODELS RZT42 AND RZT50 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04160A Shaft Assembly, Deck Lift ....603-04322 Lever, Lapbar, RH ....... 603-04324 Lever, Lapbar, LH ....... 703-05387A Bracket, Lapbar Pivot ......703-05396 Handle, Brake ........
  • Page 42 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL RZT42 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 43 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL RZT42 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04156 Bracket, Deck Lift ......603-04335 Housing, Deck ........777S32599 Graphic, Danger ......777S30503 Graphic, Danger ......777I22281 Graphic, Instruction ....... 618-0427 Spindle Assembly ......
  • Page 44 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL RZT50 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 45 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL RZT50 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04328 Housing, Deck ........777S32598 Graphic, Danger ....... 777S30503 Graphic, Danger ....... 777I22282 Graphic, Instruction ......618-04126 Spindle Assembly ........ 756-1171 Pulley, 5.39 Dia ........
  • Page 46 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL RZT42 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 47 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL RZT42 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04176 Tube, Exhaust ........751-10057C Tank, Fuel, 3.0 Gal......751-3124B Cap, Fuel ........703-05441A Bracket, Muffler Mounting ....‘ 703-05870 Shield, Muffler Tube Heat ....
  • Page 48 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL RZT50 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 49 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODEL RZT50 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04162 Tube, Exhaust RH ......603-04163 Tube, Exhaust LH ......751-10057C Tank, Fuel, 3.0 Gal......703-05441A Bracket, Muffler Mounting ....710-0227 Screw, Hex Wash.
  • Page 50 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MODELS RZT42 AND RZT50 REF. PART REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 618-04326 Transmission Assembly, RH ... 712-04088 Nut, Hex Lock, 9/16-18 GRC.... 618-04327 Transmission Assembly, LH .... 712-0459 Nut, Hex Flange Lock, 7/16-20 GrB 634-04127...
  • Page 51 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2006 lawn mower.
  • Page 52 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories.

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