Troy-Bilt ZT50 Operator's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Troy-Bilt Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. RZT MUSTANG ZT50
  6. Operator's manual

Troy-Bilt ZT50 Operator's Manual

Rzt series tractor
Hide thumbs Also See for ZT50:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
O
'
M
peratOr
s
anual
RZT Series Tractor — Model ZT50
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.
P. O. Box 1386 KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-04728A
(01.6.10)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the ZT50 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Troy-Bilt ZT50

Summary of Contents for Troy-Bilt ZT50

  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual RZT Series Tractor — Model ZT50 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation.

  • 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 Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This machine should not be driven up or Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme down ramp(s), because the machine could tip over, causing caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 5 Service Children 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 WARNING—...
  • Page 8 2 — i ectiOn MpOrtant peratiOn ractices...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose (If Equipped) • One RZT Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual Manual Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.
  • Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Position Drive Control levers The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping purposes. The flange lock nuts, hex screws, and flat washers that CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! normally secure the control levers in their operating position Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories are unfastened and installed in the slotted holes of the control contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals...
  • Page 11 Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING! Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the down position. Check the mower deck for a shipping brace (with tag) that may be holding the chute deflector upward for shipment. If a brace is present, it must be removed before operating the tractor.

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Controls and Features Deck Lift Deck Height Handle Index Parking Brake Throttle/Choke PTO Switch Control LH Drive RH Drive Ignition Switch Hour Meter/ Control Lever Control Lever Indicator Panel Seat Adjustment Lever Cup Holder Fuel Tank Cap Storage Tray Figure 4-1 NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.

  • Page 13: Ignition Switch

    Ignition Switch Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor. Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn The ignition switch is located on the RH console approximately 1⁄4 turn clockwise to tighten Always re-install the to the right of the operator’s seat.
  • Page 14 Oil Pressure Indicator detent. This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the Choke Control - Model ZT50 ONLY indicator comes on while the engine is running, stop the engine The choke knob controls the position of the engine choke. Pull immediately and check for possible causes.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation General Safety Before Operating Your Tractor • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION — Entirely read this operator’s • Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the INJURY or DEATH.

  • Page 16: Starting The Engine

    Observe the hour meter / indicator panel. If the battery indicator light comes on, immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your dealer. ZT50 - Pull Choke Cold Weather Starting When starting the engine at temperatures near or below freezing, ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in the engine and the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 17: Driving The Tractor

    Connect one end of the other cable to the booster Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the battery’s negative terminal; then connect the other end of neutral position. Refer to Figure 5-2. that cable to the frame of the disabled tractor, as far from the battery as possible.

  • Page 18: Turning Tractor While Driving Forward

    Driving the Tractor Forward To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever rearward of the right lever. See Figure 5-4. WARNING! Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the control levers can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator.
  • Page 19 Driving the Tractor In Reverse Turning While Driving Rearward WARNING! To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control Always look behind and down on both levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other. The sides of the tractor before backing up.
  • Page 20 Executing a Zero Turn Stopping the Tractor WARNING! Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to When executing a zero turn, the tractor stop the motion of the tractor. MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce your Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged control of the tractor and will cause severe turf...
  • Page 21 Using the Mower Deck Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits WARNING! Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are Make certain the area to be mowed is working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected.

  • Page 22: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter...
  • Page 23 If you have the 42” or 54” RZT proceed as follows: If you have the 50” RZT proceed as follows: Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an valve to expose the drain port.
  • Page 24 Battery Maintenance Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of • The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter the factory.
  • Page 25 Using the Transmission Bypass Rods Recharge the battery before returning to service. Although the tractor may start, the engine charging system may not fully If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the recharge the battery. tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a Tractor Storage bypass rod that will allow you to manually move the tractor short...
  • Page 26 Lubricate all lubrication points. While supporting the control lever to keep it from falling, remove the hex insert flange lock nut and shoulder screw NOTE: Use a pressure washer or garden hose is not from the bottom of the control lever and pivot bracket. recommended to clean your tractor.
  • Page 27 Front to Back Leveling. Leveling the Mower Deck The front of the deck should be approximately 1⁄ 4 ” lower than the When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be level side to rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows: side, and the front of the deck should be approximately 1⁄4”...
  • Page 28 Adjusting the Gauge Wheels WARNING! Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.

  • Page 29: Service

    Service Battery Removal Charging the Battery WARNING! Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has Battery posts, terminals and related been stored for a period of time. accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. •...

  • Page 30: Deck Removal

    Relays and Switches Rolling the Belt off the PTO Pulley There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If a Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between functioning properly, have the electrical system checked by your the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of...

  • Page 31: Deck Installation

    Deck Installation Using the Idler Pulley to Tension the Belt. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position To install the mower deck, proceed as follows: that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between While holding the deck front hanger rod upward, carefully the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of slide the deck underneath the right side of the tractor.
  • Page 32 Replacing the Deck Drive Belt Mower Blade Care Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, Removal). place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage Remove the hex tapping screws securing the belt covers the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the to the deck and remove the belt from the spindle pulleys.

  • Page 33: Transmission Drive Belt

    Tractor Creeping When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the top of Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the the deck. tractor when the engine is running at high idle and the drive Tighten the blade nuts to 70-90 ft.
  • Page 34 Tractor High Speed Tracking If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as follows: Check for proper and balanced air pressure in both front and rear tires. Refill tires if necessary. Console Perform the first three steps in the previous sub-section, Tractor Creeping, to verify that the tractor is not creeping.

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your RZT tractor. See your authorized dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part Number Part 19A700050OEM 42” Double Bagger 19A70004OEM 50”...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Drive control levers not fully outward in Move drive control levers fully outward in neutral position. neutral position.
  • Page 37 Problem Cause Remedy Engine overheats Engine oil level low. Fill crankcase with proper amount and weight of oil. Air flow restricted. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine’s cooling fins and blower housing. Engine hesitates at high Spark plug(s) gap too close. Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap.

  • Page 38: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug (RC12YC) OCC-20-083-02 Air Filter (Kohler Engine) BS-792105 Air Filter (Briggs & Stratton Engine) BS-273638S Pre-Cleaner (Briggs) OCC-25-050-22 Fuel Filter (Kohler) BS-691035 Fuel Filter (Briggs) OCC-12-050-01-S Oil Filter (Kohler BS-492932S Oil Filter (Briggs) 954-04137A V-Belt (42”...
  • Page 39 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-3124D Gas Cap (42” and 50” Deck) 751-10703 Gas Cap (54” Deck) 746-04161 Throttle/Choke Control (42” Deck) 746-04066 Throttle Control (50” Deck) 746-04214 Choke Control (50” Deck) 746-04539 Throttle/Choke Control (54” Deck) 925-1745 Ignition Key 931-1032B...

  • Page 40: Emissions Control Warranty Statement

    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 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
  • Page 41 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 lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.

  • Page 42: Warranty

    FOUR YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For four years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 73 CUTTING HEIGHT...

Table of Contents