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Summary of Contents for 13AG683G163

Page 1: ...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 C...

Page 2: ...e model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Copy the model number here TROY_BILT LLC O BOX 361131 CLEVE...

Page 3: ...n your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to...

Page 4: ...speed Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Always keep mach...

Page 5: ...r and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle d Keep the nozzle in contact with t...

Page 6: ...arts which donotmeetthe original equipment specifications mayleadto improper performance andcompromise safety 12 Donotchange theengine governor settings or over speed theengine Thegovernor controls th...

Page 7: ...in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficu...

Page 8: ...ry securing it in place See Figure 1 W Rubber Boot z d vii Hex Bolt Figure 1 NOTE If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top of battery charge the battery as instructed on page 24...

Page 9: ...tion for the seat and secure with the two hex screws removed earlier See Figure 3 QuickAdjustmentSeat NOTE If your seat was shipped mounted backwards on the seat pivot bracket pull out the tab found o...

Page 10: ...grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise WARNING The shipping brace used for packaging purposes only must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower W...

Page 11: ...witch and turn clockwise to the START position Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired See Figure 9 Refer to Starting TheEngine on page 13 of this manual for detailed starting instr...

Page 12: ...the clutch brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the notches to the desired position Release the speed control lever and the clutch brake pedal NOTE The parking brake must be set if the...

Page 13: ...ift lever is moved out of the BLADES STOP position with the shift lever in R reverse Before StartingEngine _ WARNING Read understand and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this...

Page 14: ...erate with speed control lever in a low speed position proceed as follows Place shift lever in NEUTRAL Restart engine Place speed control lever in high speed position Release clutch brake pedal fully...

Page 15: ...following points for the best results when mulching Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp Wet grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clipping...

Page 16: ...To adjust the position of the seat on models so equipped loosen the two knobs on the bottom of the seat See Figure 13 Slide the seat forward or backward as desired Retighten the two knobs DeckLevelin...

Page 17: ...the right side of the frame Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between inch and Y2 inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth flat surface such as a driveway _ WARNING Keep hands and...

Page 18: ...ly disengage when in the BLADES STOP Repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary ParkingBrakeAdjustment the tractor locate the extension spring and brake WARNING Never attempt to adjust the brakes wh...

Page 19: ...ted and professionally adjusted Steering Adjustment UnitsWithAdjustable Tie Rod If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other or if either the tie rod and ferrule are being replaced due...

Page 20: ...y cause damage to electrical components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its serviceability Engine Refer to the Briggs...

Page 21: ...n the Briggs Stratton Operator Owner Manual or Tecumseh engine s Owner s Manual packed with your unit Spark Plug s The spark plug s should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replace...

Page 22: ...hook found on the left rear portion of the transmission See Figure 24 Place the deck engagement lift lever in the BLADES STOP position Locate the two belt keeper pins found on either side of the engi...

Page 23: ...s for sharpening or replacement Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade A WARNING Periodically inspect the blade adapter and or spindle for cracks or damage espec...

Page 24: ...lothes dryer or other gas appliances JumpStarting _ WARNING When removing or installing the battery follow these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame IMPORTANT Never...

Page 25: ...you must also remove both the deck stabilizer bracket and the stabilizer rod To do so remove the hairpin clip which secures the stabilizer rod to the stabilizer bracket See Figure 31 After the deck is...

Page 26: ...which they were removed Using an impact gun with a 5 8 inch socket remove the hex screw with secures the engine pulley to the engine crankshaft Carefully lower the pulley off of the crankshaft and re...

Page 27: ...every two months whichever occurs first When storing unit for extended periods disconnect battery cables Removing battery from unit is recommended Store unit in a clean dry area Do not store next to c...

Page 28: ...ust be corrected Check for loose connections in the fuse holder Replace fuse holder if necessary A dead short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbed through an...

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Page 32: ...e items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Troy Bilt LL...

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