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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ZERO TURN TRACTOR
Model Number
RZT 50 w/50" Mower Deck
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
Warning:
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ................................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES .................................................................... 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ........................................................................................... 7 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........................................... 9 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ..........................
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� Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the � Align the holes of the bumper with the holes in the outside, insert the hex screw w/washer through the tractor frame and re-insert the clevis pins through control lever slot and the hole of the pivot bracket. the holes on both sides of the tractor. Install the Secure with the flange lock nut. See Figure 2. internal cotter pins into the clevis pins to secure. Flange Lock Nut Control Lever CONNECT THE BATTERY WARNING: Battery posts, termina
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WARNING � The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. � This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arres
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13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. DO: 14. Do not operate the machine while under the Mow across slopes, not up and down. influence of alcohol or drugs. Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc. 15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could roadways. overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that machine into a tra
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5. Never allow children under 14 years old to 8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14 years and over remove the wire from the spark plug and should only operate the machine under close thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. parental supervision and proper instruction. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. 6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure 9. Grass catcher com
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Keep product safety graphics clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, painted over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your authorized Troy-Bilt dealer. NOTICE BATT.OIL � PTO Automatically START START Disengages When FO RWA RD HOURS 1/10 REVERSE RE V E R S E F O R W A R D Both Lap Bars Are PT O / P ARK NEUTRAL N EU T RAL Moved Into Reverse. BLADE BRAKE � PTO Automatically � To S TART, PARK BR AK E m u
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS SAFETY GRAPHIC – LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK INFORMATION GRAPHIC – BELT ROUTING LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK 8
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RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate under the seat of the tractor and copy the information in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site
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SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) 10 FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING 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. If operating a walk-be
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SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES B O C C A N M D E L J F F G K H Figure 4 A. Deck Height Index H. Storage Tray B. Deck Lift Handle J. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen) 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 Rear Bumper (Not Shown) 11
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NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch REAR indicate that position on the tractor when when the tractor is not in use. facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat. A. Deck Height Index E. Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch The deck height index consists of six index notches The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the located on the front/right of the seat box frame. Each right of
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Indicator Panel Features K. Fuel Tank Cap The fuel tank cap is located at the rear of the LH Battery Indicator (Refer to Figure 7) console. Turn the cap counterclockwise to unscrew � Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed and remove from the fuel tank. Always re-install the briefly when the ignition switch it turned to the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing. "ON" position. � Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank when dropped b
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Rear Bumper (Not Shown) M. Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the LH console to This tractor is equipped with a removable rear the left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given bumper. The rear bumper provides protection during position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained. turns to the rear of the tractor frame and to any engine components that may be near the rear tractor frame. This symbol indicates the The rear bumper must be removed from the tractor fast position.
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SECTION 2: OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Read the operator’s � Before you operate the tractor, study this manual manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. carefully to familiarize yourself with the opera- Don’t risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those tions of all the instruments and controls. It has who have become competent in its usage to been prepared to help you operate and maintain operate this tractor . your tractor efficiently. � Familia
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� Pull the choke control knob upward to the full � The safety interlock system will shut off the choke position. NOTE: If the engine is warmed engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake. up, it may not be necessary to choke the engine. � The safety interlock system will shut off the � Move the throttle control to midway between its engine if the operator leaves the seat with the SLOW and FAST positions. PTO engaged, regardless of whether the parking � Turn the ignit
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DRIVING THE TRACTOR � Connect the end of one cable to the disabled tractor battery’s positive terminal; then connect WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces- the other end of that cable to the booster sive speed and sudden stops. battery’s positive terminal. � Connect one end of the other cable to the booster WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the battery’s negative terminal; then connect the tractor without disengaging the PTO, other end of that cable to the frame of the dis- moving drive control l
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- To turn to the left, move the left drive control Driving the Tractor Forward lever rearward of the right lever. See Figure 13. WARNING: Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrubt movement of the control levers FORWARD LEFT TURN can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator. � Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers forward. The tractor will start to move forward.
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Driving the Tractor In Reverse RE REARWARD LEFT TU ARWARD LEFT TURN RN WARNING: Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction. � Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers rearward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See Figure 15. DRIVING REARWARD Neutral Position Figure 16 Slower - To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the right drive control lever forward of
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STOPPING THE TRACTOR Executing a Zero Turn � Move both drive control levers to the neutral WARNING: When executing a zero turn, position to stop the motion of the tractor. the tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is � Push the PTO switch downward to the moving can significantly reduce your disengaged position. control of the tractor and will cause � Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its severe turf defacement to occur. highest position. � If dismounting th
