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TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

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.

TB 1942/2246/2350/2454 Hydro

Form No. 769-10373B

(February 18, 2015)

Summary of Contents for TB 1942 hydro

Page 1: ...Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH...

Page 2: ...applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If applicable the power testing information used t...

Page 3: ...ects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never...

Page 4: ...mselves and others from serious injury 29 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your customer service representative for assistance Slope Operatio...

Page 5: ...7 Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Service Safe Handling of Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and t...

Page 6: ...o protect the environment 15 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 390 h...

Page 7: ...ause serious personal injury DANGER SAFETY DEVICES Keep safety devices guards shields switches etc in place and working WARNING BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet fr...

Page 8: ...gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 5 d a s h e d l i...

Page 9: ...s or moves slowly check to see of the bypass valve is on CAUTION Never tow your tractor Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions 2 Disengage t...

Page 10: ...to the fender by snapping the harness clip in place as shown in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed an...

Page 11: ...ce the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it clicks into place NOTE The bolt securing the steering wheel has thread locker applied to it so if it is remov...

Page 12: ...nstructed in the Service section your Operator s Manual prior to operating the tractor Checking Tire Pressure WARNING Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times Refer to the tire sidewall f...

Page 13: ...by turning it counter clockwise Use only clean fresh no more than 30 days old unleaded gasoline Fill the tank no higher than the bottom of the fill neck to allow space for fuel expansion WARNING Use e...

Page 14: ...rd drive pedal is located on the right side of the machine along the running board Press the forward drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward Ground speed is also controlled with the...

Page 15: ...sired height is attained move the lift handle to the right until fully in the index notch Ignition Module WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO set parking brake stop e...

Page 16: ...meter reaches 50 hours This oil service minder interval will occur every 50 hours Before the interval expires change the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of the Engine Operator s Ma...

Page 17: ...arting the Engine WARNING Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning This system was designed for your safety and protection NOTE Refer to the Assembly Set up section of this...

Page 18: ...an be driven in reverse with the cutting blades PTO engaged 5 Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no children are around After resuming forward motion return key to the N...

Page 19: ...verse To set the cruise control 1 Slowly press the forward drive pedal with your right foot until the desired speed is achieved 2 Lift the parking brake cruise control lever upward and hold it in that...

Page 20: ...while driving up a slope start up the slope smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward 4 Place the throttle into the FAST position and engage the PTO 5 Low...

Page 21: ...Hood Dash Panel Louvers P P Check Intake Screen Clean as Needed P P Check Blades Sharpen or Replace as Needed P P Check Tire Pressure P P Check Clean Underside of Deck P Inspect Lube Deck Wheels P P C...

Page 22: ...essure switch Changing the Engine Oil WARNING If the engine has been recently run the engine muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin Exercise caution to avoi...

Page 23: ...e throttle lever in the FAST position 7 Move the tractor s PTO into the engaged ON position 8 Remain in the operator s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes allowing the...

Page 24: ...en the outer nut to 25 30 ft lbs Figure 6 5 2 To lower the front of the deck loosen the outer nut then loosen thread outward the nut away from the front hanger bracket See Figure 6 5 When proper adjus...

Page 25: ...fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc 2 Service the engine as instructed in the separate engine manual 3 Enginesstoredbetween30and90da...

Page 26: ...ery charger s Owner s Manual prior to charging your tractor s battery Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time char...

Page 27: ...ng the belt 10 Carefully remove the belt from around the PTO pulley 11 Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor locate the bow tie pin on the rear left side of the deck See Figure...

Page 28: ...d or if any metal separation is present replace the blades with new ones WARNING A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration may damage the tractor and or result in personal injury 5 Test t...

Page 29: ...ler pulleys if loosened earlier 6 Remount the spindle covers if removed earlier 7 Re install the deck making sure the belt remains routed around the pulleys as instructed 8 On manual PTO units re inst...

Page 30: ...amaged unbalanced or bent cutting blade 1 Tighten blade and spindle 2 Replace blade Uneven cut 1 Deck not leveled properly 2 Dull or damaged blade 3 Uneven tire pressure 1 Perform side to side deck ad...

Page 31: ...le 46 618 06981 Deck Spindle 50 618 06978 Deck Spindle 54 734 04155 Front Deck Wheel 42 46 734 0973 Rear Deck Wheel 42 46 734 0973 Front Rear Deck Wheels 50 54 731 05679B Nose Roller 50 54 925 1707D B...

Page 32: ...42 46 50 634 05107 Rear Wheel Assembly 22 x 9 5 x 12 54 634 05149 Front Wheel Assembly 15 x 6 x 6 42 46 50 634 05082 Front Wheel Assembly 16 x 6 5 x 8 54 Phone 800 828 5500 to order replacement parts...

Page 33: ...6 19A30016OEM Mulch Kit 50 19A70042OEM Mulch Kit 54 19A30017OEM Snow Blade 19A40024OEM Snow Thrower 490 241 0023 Tire Chains 490 900 M060 Weight Kit 490 900 M059 Extra Weight 19A30020OEM Bumper 490 29...

Page 34: ...period of two years The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as sta...

Page 35: ...cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still elig...

Page 36: ...items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Ro...

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