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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otraep Or ’s Mlauna
Hydrostatic Garden Tractor, 900 Series
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. 769-08782
(January 11, 2013)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Troy-Bilt Lawn Tractor. It was If applicable, the power testing information used to establish carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be properly operated and maintained. found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, It in
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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 Slope Operation contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass. require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roa
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Children Service 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely you last saw them. flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasolin
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3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to Do not modify engine complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway do not stop within the this time frame, your machine engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD with fa
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER— ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off. DANGER— ROTATING BLADES Always look down and
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8 Scetion 2 — i anmtport Seaf o tioepnra p rcatiec S 15° dashed line Slope Gauge 15° Slope 15° Slope (OK) (TOO STEEP) Figure 1 Figure 2 USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.) 3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ). 4. Adjust ga
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Garden Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Garden Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Product Registration Card Manual Shipping Brace Removal Tractor Set-Up WARNING! Make sure the garden tractor’s engine Moving The Tractor Manually is off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic key before removing the shipping brace. relief valve for occ
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Checking Tire Pressure Connecting the Battery Cables WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. Do not Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all to the State of California to cause cancer and times. reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Th
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f. Position the deck roller brackets up or down through Gas and Oil the slots on the rear of the deck until desired The fuel tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of position is reached, then reattach with the clevis three and-a-half gallons. Remove the fuel cap by turning it pins and hairpin clips just removed. Be certain that counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days the left roller bracket and the right roller bracket are old), unleaded gasoline. Fill t
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Controls and Features 4 Electric PTO Knob Throttle/Choke Control Systems Indicator Monitor Ignition Switch Module Brake Drive Pedal Pedal Reverse Pedal Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Garden Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 Throttle/Choke Control Lever and described on the following pages. The throttle/choke control is located on the left WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and side of the tractor’s dash panel.
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Deck Lift Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD When the ignition key is Found on your tractor’s right fender, rotated out of the STOP the deck lift lever is used to change position but not into the height of the cutting deck. To the START position, the use, move the lever to the left, then system’s indicator monitor place in the notch best suited for your displays the battery’s application. output, in volts, on its LCD for approximately Ignition Switch Module five seconds,
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PTO / Blade Engage Knob Fuel Level Indicator Activating the PTO engages power to the The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the cutting deck or other (separately available) tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas attachments. Pull outward on the PTO/Blade tank. Engage knob to activate it. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be i
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Operation 5 Starting the Engine WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH designed for your safety and protection. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) 1. Insert the tractor key into
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Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. 1. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating Move the throttle/choke lever into the FAST (rabbit) the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Alway
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Cruise Control Driving On Slopes WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes while traveling in reverse. where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 To set the cruise control: feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. 1. Slowly press the upper portion of the drive pedal with your right foot until
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Engaging the PTO Mowing Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine 1. Move the throttle/choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone position. enters the area. 2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged The followin
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers P P Check Engine Oil Level P Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts P Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Pre-Cleaner P Replace Air Filter Element P Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter P Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Front Axles and Rims P P Clean Engine Cooling Fins P P Lube Front Deck Wheels P P Lube Deck Spi
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3. Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Battery valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 6-1. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added. • Always keep the battery cables and terminals
