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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
RZT Series Tractor — Mustang RZT
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.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-03559
(Oct, 2007)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing an RZT series tractor manufactured reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and by Troy-Bilt LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. performance when properly operated and maintained. This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. Power Equipment Institute and an indepe
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 29. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use contact or thrown object injuries. care and good judgment. Contact your customer service representative for assistance. 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. Slope Operation 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over roadways. This mach
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c. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment Children from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on presence of children. Children are often attracted to the a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand gasoline dispenser nozzle. the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where d. K
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5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent Notice Regarding Emissions intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this m
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Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope) Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 15° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope 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. Operate riding mowers up and down slopes, neve
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One RZT Tractor Operator’s • One Kohler Engine Operator’s • One Product Registration Card Manual Manual 4. Align the grooves in the seat adjust spacers with the TRACTOR PREPARATION sides of the adjustment slots in the pivot bracket. Remove the upper crating material from the shipping 5. Slide the seat adjust spacers into the slots of the pivot pallet, and cut any bands or tie straps s
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3. Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the • Remove the bumper and reposition to align the notch outside, insert the hex screw w/washer through the at each end of the bumper with the spacer on each control lever slot and the hole of the pivot bracket. side of the frame. Slide the bumper notches onto the Secure with the flange lock nut. See Figure 3-3. spacers. Refer to Figure 3-4. Flange Lock Nut Connect the Battery Control Lever WARNING!: Battery posts, terminals and related acce
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Controls and Features 4 B O C C A N M D E L J F F G K H Figure 4-1 A. Deck Height Index H. Storage Tray B. Deck Lift Handle J. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Visible) C. RH and LH Drive Control Levers K. Fuel Tank Cap D. Ignition Switch L. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel E. PTO Switch M. Throttle Control F. Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) N. Choke Control G. Cup Holder O. Parking Brake Engagement Lever NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate Pull the handle to the left out of the in
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Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. G. Cup Holder Consequently, these levers control all of the movements The cup holder is located toward the rear of the RH console of the tractor. Driving and steering utilizing these control to the right of the operator’s seat. levers is quite different from conventional tractors, and H. Storage Tray will take some practice to master. Refer to “Operation” for instructions on using the control levers. The storage tray is located at
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The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of M. Throttle Control maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The The throttle control is located on the LH console to the LCD will alternately flash, “CHG” ; “OIL” and the recorded left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given position, a hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded uniform engine speed will be maintained. operation. The maintenance interval lasts for two hours Push the throttle control handle
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Operation 5 General Safety Before Operating Your Tractor • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Entirely read this operator’s • Before you operate the tractor, study this manual manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do carefully to familiarize yourself with the operation of all not risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have the instruments and controls. It has been prepared to become competent in its usage to operate this tractor. help you operate and maintain your tractor efficiently. • Before
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• The safety interlock system will shut off the engine • Turn the ignition key clockwise to the “START” position if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the and release it as soon as the engine starts; however, parking brake. do not crank the engine continuously for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within • The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if this time, turn the key to “OFF” and wait at least 15 the operator leaves the seat with the PT
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• Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting Control Lever Moved instructions previously provided; then disconnect Inward and in Neutral the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their connection. • Have the tractor’s electrical system checked and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting. Stopping the Engine • Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position. • Move the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position. Figure 5
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IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the drive Driving the Tractor In Reverse control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or WARNING!: Always look behind and down to return to neutral. on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward reverse direction. WARNING!: When reversing the direction of • Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers travel, we recommend performing gradual ‘U
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• To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the • To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever right drive control lever forward of the left lever. See forward while simultaneously moving the left control Figure 5-8. lever rearward. See Figure 5-10. REARWARDRIGHTTURN COUNTERCLOCKWISEZEROTURN Figure 5-8 • The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two Figure 5-10 levers, the sharper the tractor will turn. Stopping the Tractor • To execute a “pivot turn,” move the t
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WARNING!: Be careful when crossing gravel Operating The PTO paths or driveways. Disengage the PTO and Operate the PTO clutch as follows: raise the deck to the highest position before • Move the throttle control lever to approximately the crossing. mid throttle position. IMPORTANT: When stopping the tractor for any reason while • Pull the PTO switch upward to the “ENGAGED” position. on a grass surface, always: • Advance the throttle lever to the operating speed (full • Place the shift lev
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 5. After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the Maintenance oil drain hose. Thread the square head plug into WARNING! Before performing any the drain hose fitting and fully tighten the plug. maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, 6. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new move the drive control levers fully outward in oil as instructed in the Kohler Owner’s Manual. the neutral position, engage the parking brake, stop the engine an
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• The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed • Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose at the factory. However, even a “maintenance free” connected to a water supply. battery requires some maintenance to ensure its • Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose proper life cycle. where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not • Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery objectionable to you. Disengage the PTO, engage the terminal sealer, or coat
