Troy-Bilt TB30R, Operator'S Manual

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peration
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the different cutting height
notches on the right side of the fender.
WARNING!
Keep hands and feet away from the
discharge opening of the cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance & Adjustments
section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding
deck adjustment.
Starting 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 manual for
gasoline and oil fill-up instructions.
1.
Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
3. Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke
control all the way forward into the choke position.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
CAUTION:
Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing
so may cause damage to your engine’s electric
starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control by
placing the throttle control into the FAST position.
NOTE: Do NOT operate this unit with the Choke control
activated. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and can
cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING!
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine
for any damage. Repair the damage before
restarting and operating.
1. If the blade is engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever
in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Place the throttle/choke control near the SLOW position.
3. Turn the ignition key counter-clockwise to the STOP
position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Driving the Tractor
WARNING!
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
WARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in
the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake
pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the
tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key OFF
and remove the key.
WARNING!
Always look down and behind before
and while backing up to avoid a back-over accident.
1. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly engage the forward drive pedal
until the desired speed is reached.
3. To travel in REVERSE, slowly engage the reverse drive pedal
until the desired speed is reached.
4. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the
brake pedal.
WARNING!
Before leaving the operator’s position
for any reason, disengage the blade, engage the
parking brake, shut engine OFF and remove the key.
IMPORTANT: When stopping the tractor for any
reason while on a grass surface, always:
1.
Make sure the forward and reverse drive pedals are in
neutral.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shut the engine OFF and remove the key. Doing so will
minimize the possibility of having your lawn ‘‘browned’’ by
hot exhaust from your tractor’s running engine.
Operating the Headlight
The headlight is ON whenever the ignition key is rotated out of
the STOP position. The headlight turns OFF when the ignition key
is moved to the STOP position.