Troy Built Zero-Turn Tractor, Руководство оператора

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Adjustments
WARNING
Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage
the parking brake before making adjustments. Protect your
hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades.
Deck Leveling
Note: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before
performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer
to Tires for information regarding tire pressure.
WARNING
Shut the engine off, remove the key and engage the
parking brake before making adjustments. Protect your
hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades.
Leveling the Deck (Side-to-Side)
Note: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before
performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to
Tires for information regarding tire pressure. Always
level the deck side-to-side before front to rear.
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly,
a side-to-side adjustment can be performed. Adjust
if necessary as follows:
1.
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface,
place the deck lift handle in a middle mowing
position and rotate both outside blades so
that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of
the left blade tip to the ground and the
distance from the outside of the right blade
tip to the ground. Both measurements taken
should be equal. If they’re not, proceed to
the next step.
3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt (a) on
the rear left deck hanger link. See Figure 4-5.
(a)
(b)
Figure 4-5
Note: The rear right deck hanger link is not
adjustable and is used to help adjust the
other hanger links.
4. Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of
the deck by turning the adjustment gear (b).
See Figure 4-5.
5. The deck is properly leveled when both
blade tip measurements are equal. Retighten
the hex bolt on the front left deck hanger
bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
Leveling the Deck (Front-To-Rear)
Note: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before
performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to
Tires for information regarding tire pressure. Always
level the deck side-to-side before front-to-rear.
The front of the deck should be between 1⁄4-3⁄8”
lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary
as follows:
1.
Park the tractor on a firm, level surface
and place the deck lift handle in a middle
position.
2. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge
chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.
3. Measure the distance from the front of
the blade tip to the ground and the rear
of the blade tip to the ground. The first
measurement taken should be between 1⁄4”
and 3⁄8” less than the second measurement.
4. Determine the approximate distance
necessary for proper adjustment and
proceed, if necessary.
5. To raise the front of the deck, remove the end
cap, loosen the outer nut (a) then tighten
(thread inward) the inner nut (b) against the
front hanger bracket. See Figure 4-6. When
proper adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the
outer nut (a) and replace the end cap.
(a)
(b)
Figure 4-6
6. To lower the front of the deck, remove
the end cap, loosen the outer nut (a) then
loosen (thread outward) the inner nut (b),
away from the front hanger bracket. See
Figure 4-6. When proper adjustment is
achieved, re-tighten the outer nut (a) and
replace the end cap.
Adjusting the Deck Wheels
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of
the cutting deck.
Note: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature
of the deck and are not designed to support the
weight of the cutting deck.
The deck wheels should be approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2”
above the ground when the deck is set in the
desired height setting. To adjust the deck wheels
see the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions.
Off-Season Storage
Tractor Storage
If your tractor is not going to be operated for
an extended period of time (thirty days to
approximately six months), the tractor should be
prepared for storage. Store the tractor in a dry and
protected location. If stored outside, cover the tractor
(including the tires) to protect it from the elements.
The procedures outlined below should be performed
whenever the tractor is placed in storage.
1.
Change the engine oil and filter following
the instructions provided in the Engine
Operator's Manual.
WARNING
Never store the tractor with fuel in the tank indoors or in
poorly ventilated enclosures, where 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 Operator's Manual.
3. Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need
to be treated with a gasoline stabilizer and
engines stored over 90 days need to be drained
of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum
from forming in fuel system or on essential
carburetor parts. If the gasoline in your engine
deteriorates during storage, you may need
to have the carburetor, and other fuel system
components, serviced or replaced.
WARNING
Drain fuel only into unapproved container outdoors, away
from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior
to draining fuel.
3. Remove the spark plugs and pour
approximately one ounce of oil into each
cylinder. Crank the engine one or two turns
to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder
walls. Replace the spark plugs.
4. Clean the engine and the entire tractor
thoroughly.
Note: Use of a pressure washer or garden
hose is not recommended to clean your
tractor. They may cause damage to electrical
components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or
the engine. The use of water will result in
shortened life and reduce serviceability.
5. Sharpen the blades so that the tractor will
be ready to use when needed.
6. Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches
with the appropriate touch-up spray paint.
Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted
surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be
careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.)
7. Clean and fully charge the battery, then
disconnect the negative cable at the battery
to prevent possible discharge. Recharge the
battery periodically when in storage.
Note: Remove the battery if exposed
to prolonged periods of sub-freezing
temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location
where temperatures are above freezing.
8. Lubricate all lubrication points.
9. Jack the tractor up and store it on blocks to
take the weight off of the tires.