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Troy-Bilt TB-38 Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt TB-38 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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TB-38 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.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-10742
(April 9, 2015)

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  • Page 1 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. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-10742...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Visit us on the web at www.troybilt.com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.troybilt.com/tutorials ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 ◊ Write us at Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • 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 Slope Operation A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
  • 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 DANGER —...
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  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Tractor Set-Up NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the Tools Required: Maintenance section your Operator’s Manual prior to operating the tractor. •...
  • Page 10 Attaching The Steering Wheel If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
  • Page 11 Tire Pressure To Add Gasoline Turn the engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any before removing the fuel cap. The gasoline tank is located circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be under the hood.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Throttle/Choke Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Ignition Switch Speed Control & Parking Brake Lever Shift Lever Deck Lift Lever Cup Holder PTO (Blade Engage) Lever NOTE: Steering wheel not shown for clarity Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine.
  • Page 13 Throttle / Choke Control Clutch-Brake Pedal The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn The throttle control lever is located on the left side tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal of the tractor’s dash panel, see Figure 4-1. This lever part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds controls the speed of the engine, as well as the (Refer to Speed Control Lever).
  • Page 14 Parking Brake Deck Lift Lever To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch- Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift brake pedal. Move the speed control lever all the lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. way down and into the parking brake position.

  • Page 15: Operation

    If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for Troy-Bilt service dealer. gasoline and oil fill-up instructions. •...

  • Page 16: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine Shut engine off and remove the key. Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the ‘‘browned’’ by hot exhaust from your tractor’s running engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and engine.
  • Page 17 Using the Deck Lift Lever Headlights To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then • The Headlights are ON whenever the tractor’s engine is place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to running.

  • Page 18: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Reinstall the oil drain plug securely. Be careful not to overtighten. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in the repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral Engine Owner’s Manual packed with your unit.
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT: Replace the oil filter as instructed in the separate engine If removing the battery for any reason, Owner’s Manual. disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the engine Owner’s battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal Manual for information regarding the proper volume and first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
  • Page 20 Battery Failures After loosening the jam nut: Tighten the lock nut to raise the front of the deck; Some common causes for battery failure are: Loosen the lock nut to lower the front of the deck. • Incorrect initial activation Retighten the jam nut loosened earlier when proper •...

  • Page 21: Dealer

    If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. See an authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer to have your brakes properly adjusted. Maintenance Schedule...

  • Page 22: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever 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. Remove the belt-keeper rod, from around the tractor’s engine pulley, by removing the self-tapping screw (A) that secures it.

  • Page 23: Cutting Blades

    Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of the cutting Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your deck by removing the hair pin clip which secures it. Remove tractor’s discharged battery. the spring from the deck idler bracket. See Figure 7-4. Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post of the jumper battery.
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT: The blades may be removed as follows. If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to within 1 5⁄8” from the edge, or if any metal separation is Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting present, replace the blades with new ones.
  • Page 25 Changing the Deck Belt Remove the belt keeper rod from around the engine pulley. WARNING! Avoid the possibility of a pinching WARNING! Be sure to shut the engine off, remove injury. Do not place your fingers on the idler spring ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and or between the belt and a pulley while removing the ground against the engine to prevent unintended...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade engaged. 1. Place blade engage lever in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04062 Deck Belt 918-04474B Deck Spindle 942-0610A Blade 925-1707D Battery 751-0603A Fuel Tank Cap 725-1744A 634-05067 Front Tire, 15 x 6 x 6 634-0104 Rear Tire, 20 x 8 x 8 746-04367 Throttle Control/Cable 631-05229 Chute Assembly NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www.troybilt.com or phone (800) 828-5500 to purchase a Parts Manual.

  • Page 28: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for the Troy-Bilt Lawn Tractor. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer or phone (800) 828-5500 for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: This Troy-Bilt Lawn Tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g.
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  • Page 32: Warranty

    Warranty Conditions — Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.

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