Troy-Bilt 13A726JD066, Operator'S Manual

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Brake Pedal (Hydro riding mowers) (E)
The brake pedal is located on the left side of the
riding mower, along the running board. Depress
the pedal all the way down to engage the disc
brake and bring the riding mower to a complete
stop.
Note: The brake pedal must be completely
depressed to start the engine. Refer to Safety
Interlock Switches for more information.
Clutch-Brake Pedal (6-speed riding
mowers) (F)
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of
the lawn riding mower, along the running board.
Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down
when slowing the riding mower by changing
speeds (refer to Speed Control Lever). Depress the
pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake
and bring the riding mower to a complete stop.
Note: The clutch-brake pedal must be completely
depressed to start the engine. Refer to Safety
Interlock Switches section.
Parking Brake Lever (Hydro riding
mower) (G)
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake
pedal. Move the parking brake lever all the way
down and into the parking brake position. Release
the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to
engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the brake
pedal and move the parking brake lever out of the
parking brake position. Release the brake pedal.
Note: The parking brake must be set if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running
or the engine will automatically shut OFF.
Parking Brake/Speed Control Lever
(6-speed riding mower) (H)
To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-
brake pedal. Move the parking brake/speed
control lever all the way down and into the parking
brake position. Release the clutch-brake pedal to
allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-
brake pedal and move the parking brake/speed
control lever out of the parking brake position into
the desired position. Release the clutch-brake pedal.
Note: The parking brake must be set if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running
or the engine will automatically shut OFF.
The speed control lever allows you to regulate the
ground speed of the riding mower.
To use, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move
the parking brake/speed control lever out of the
parking brake notch and forward to increase the
riding mower’s ground speed. When a desired
speed has been reached, release the parking
brake/speed control lever into an appropriate
notch to maintain that speed.
To slow the riding mower’s ground speed, depress
the clutch-brake pedal and move the parking
brake/speed control lever rearward and release it
into a notch.
Shift Lever (6-speed riding mowers) (I)
The shift lever is located on the control panel just
below the seat, in the center of the riding mower.
It has three positions: FORWARD, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. The brake pedal must be completely
depressed and the riding mower must not be in
motion when moving the shift lever.
Deck Lift Lever (J)
Found on your riding mower’s right fender, the
deck lift lever is used to change the height of
the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the
left, then place in the notch best suited for your
application.
PTO Lever (K)
Found on the riding mower’s right fender, the PTO
lever is used to engage power to the cutting deck.
To operate, move the lever all the way forward.
Moving the lever all the way rearward into the OFF
position disengages power to the cutting deck.
Note: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged
(OFF) position when starting the engine.
Fuel Lever Indicator (If equipped) (L)
The fuel lever indicator is located below the seat
on the left hand side from the operator’s position
in the controls panel. Use this window to identify
the riding mower’s fuel needs. See Figure 4-3.
Fuel Fill Cap (M)
The fuel fill cap is located below the right side of
the seat on 30” deck models and on the engine to
the rear of the riding mower on 24” deck models.
Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section in this
manual for instructions for 30” deck models and
the Engine Operator’s Manual for 24” deck models
for fuel filling instructions.
Oil Fill Cap (N)
The oil fill cap is located under the left side of the
seat on models equipped with Briggs & Stratton
engines, the oil fill cap is located under the right
fender on all other models. Refer to the Engine
Operator’s Manual for instructions on checking
and adding oil to this riding mower.
Headlight (If equipped) (O)
The headlight is ON whenever the key is rotated out
of the STOP position. The headlight turns OFF when
the ignition key is moved to the STOP position.
Cup Holder (P)
The cup holder is located to the left of the
operator’s seat.
Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown)
The transmission bypass rod is located inside the
right tire on the lower right section of the frame.
When engaged, the rod opens a bypass within
the hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the
riding mower to be pushed short distances by
hand. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
instructions on using the bypass feature.
Operation
WARNING
Avoid Serious Injury or Death
•
Know location and function of all controls.
• Remove objects which could be thrown by the blades.
• Go up and down slopes, not across.
• Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater
than 12 degrees. Avoid sudden turns. Use low speed.
• Do not operate machine where it could tip or slip.
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back
down slowly.
• Before leaving operator’s position, disengage blades,
engage parking brake, shut off and remove key.
• Be sure blades and engine are stopped before placing
hands or feet near blades.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in
place and working.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Allow machine to cool before fueling or storing.
• Keep machine free of debris.
Read Operator’s Manual
Safety Interlock Switches
This riding mower is equipped with a safety
interlock system for the protection of the operator.
If the interlock system should ever malfunction,
do not operate the riding mower. Contact an
authorized service dealer.
•
The safety interlock system prevents the
engine from cranking or starting unless the
parking brake is engaged, and the PTO lever
is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
• The engine will automatically shut OFF if the
operator leaves the seat before engaging
the parking brake.
• The engine will automatically shut OFF if the
operator leaves the riding mower’s seat with
the PTO lever in the engaged (ON) position,
regardless of whether the parking brake is
engaged.
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL
MOWING MODE/RUN position, the PTO will
automatically shut OFF if the PTO lever is
moved into the engaged (ON) position with
the shift lever in position for reverse travel.
• The engine will automatically shut OFF if the
mulch plug, deck chute or bagger chute is
removed, regardless of whether the parking
brake is engaged or the PTO lever is in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
WARNING
Do not operate the riding mower if the safety interlock
system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for
your safety and protection.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1.
Fully depress the clutch-brake or brake
pedal and hold it down with your foot.
2. Move the parking brake lever down into the
parking brake position.
3. Release the clutch-brake or brake pedal to
allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
1.
Depress the clutch-brake or brake pedal
and move the parking brake lever out of the
parking brake position.