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Troy-Bilt Q92KP 60-1880 Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt Q92KP 60-1880 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
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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, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-05540B
(11.24.11)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor 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.

  • 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: 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 NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product Shipping Brace Removal specifications for various models. Characteristics and features WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor’s engine is discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition to all models.
  • Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! CAUTION: Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall When attaching battery cables, always of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, be maintained at all times. followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Seat Gas and Oil To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat The fuel tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the three and-a-half gallons.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Electric PTO Knob (optional) Throttle/Choke Control Ignition Switch Module Control system Fuel Level Indicator (optional) Drive Pedal Brake Pedal Reverse Pedal Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Manual PTO Handle (optional) Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Brake Pedal Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 13 Deck Lift Lever Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter LCD When the ignition key is rotated out of Found on your tractor’s right fender, the STOP position but not into the START the deck lift lever is used to change position, the systems indicator monitor the height of the cutting deck.
  • Page 14 PTO / Blade Engage Handle Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever (If Equipped) Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is used to engage Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other the parking brake and the cruise control (separately available) attachments.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine Warning! Do not operate the tractor if the TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. NOTE: Refer to the Assembly &...

  • Page 16: Driving The Tractor

    Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode Warning! The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.

  • Page 17: Engaging The Parking Brake

    Driving On Slopes Cruise Control Warning! Never engage the cruise control lever Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes while traveling in reverse. where you may operate the tractor safely. Warning! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 To set the cruise control: feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 18 Engaging the PTO Mowing Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other Warning! To help avoid blade contact or a (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) while it is in operation.

  • Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing 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 Clean Battery Terminals...
  • Page 20 Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Hydrostatic Transmission valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed.
  • Page 21 Lubrication Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Fig. 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting.
  • Page 22 Adjustments Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: ignition key and engage the parking brake before With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the making adjustments.
  • Page 23 Parking Brake Adjustment Steering Adjustment If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the can roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic steering drag links may need to be adjusted.

  • Page 24: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Insert Ratchet Locate the PTO clutch under the front of your tractor.

  • Page 25: Cutting Blades

    Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-4. Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Figure 7-6 Cutting Blades WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for Figure 7-4 sharpening or replacement.
  • Page 26 Battery To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30° angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories maintain proper blade balance.

  • Page 27: Dealer

    Fuse WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Hex Washer Screws A 20 Amp fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to Spindle Pulley protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by Belt Cover excessive amperage.
  • Page 28 CAUTION: Loosen, but do not remove the belt keeper rod on the Failure to reinstall the belt keeper rod pulley located near the back of the deck. See Fig. 7-9. may result in serious damage to your tractor’s PTO system. Carefully remove the deck belt from around the three spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys.

  • Page 29: 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. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct starting Place throttle lever to FAST position.

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 50” Deck 954-04077 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 46” Deck 954-04219 Deck Blade 2 in 1 (50”) 942-04053C Deck Blade 2 in 1 (46”) 942-04290 Deck Spindle (50”) 918-04125B Deck Spindle (46”) 918-04865A Front Deck Wheel 734-04155...

  • Page 31: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your lawn tractor. See your authorized dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: Your lawn tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or moldboard plow).

  • Page 32: Emission Control Warranty Statement

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
  • Page 33 The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defec- tive, emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.

  • Page 34: 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.

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