Troy-Bilt 13101-GTX 16 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Thank you for purchasing this product. We feel you now own
one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment available.
All information in this manual is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. This manual is
considered a permanent part of the unit and must stay with the
unit if resold. This is a safety, operation, and general
maintenance manual which does not attempt to cover major
repairs.
Our equipment is carefully designed, engineered and
manufactured for excellent performance if properly operated and
maintained.
Read this manual to familiarize yourself with the unit, its features,
and operation.
The unit has passed the rigid safety standards set by the Outdoor
Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing laboratory.
The unit’s warranty statement is included in your literature
package. Read the statement thoroughly. Also, please complete
and return the postage-paid owner registration card included with
this manual. This card registers each unit and owner at the
factory in order to provide bulletins and safety literature.
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................... 3
Unit Service and Repair ...................................... 3
Warranty Service ................................................ 3
Left and Right Sides ........................................... 3
Engine Service .................................................... 3
Repair Manual .................................................... 3
Replacement Owner Manual ............................... 3
SPARK ARRESTER WARNING ......................... 3
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ........................... 3
SAFETY ................................................... 4
SAFETY DECAL .......................................... 9
ATTACHMENTS, KITS AND SPECIFICATIONS ....... 10
CONTROLS ............................................... 12
BEFORE OPERATION .................................... 14
OPERATION .............................................. 16
Starting Engine ................................................... 16
Throttle Setting ................................................... 16
Stopping Engine ................................................. 16
Interlock System ................................................ 17
Perform Electric Clutch Break-in Procedure ....... 17
Attachment/PTO Drive ........................................ 17
Hydraulic Attachment Lift ................................... 17
Auxiliary Hydraulic Connections ......................... 17
Hydrostatic Transmission ................................... 18
Travel Pedal ........................................................ 18
Light Switch ....................................................... 18
Moving Tractor Manually .................................... 19
Cruise Control .................................................... 19
Brake/Neutral Pedal ............................................ 19
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE ................... 20
Checking Engine Oil Level .................................. 20
Changing Engine Oil ........................................... 20
Changing Engine Oil Filter .................................. 20
Engine Air Intake Screen .................................... 21
Engine Air Cleaner .............................................. 21
Fuel Filter ............................................................ 21
Carburetor .......................................................... 22
Battery ................................................................ 22
Spark Plugs ........................................................ 22
Front Axle Adjustment ........................................ 22
Front Wheel Alignment ....................................... 22
Power Steering ................................................... 22
Proper Jack Placement ....................................... 23
Interlock Switches .............................................. 23
Brake Adjustment ............................................... 23
Hydrostatic Maintenance and Lubrication .......... 23
Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment .......................... 24
Lubrication Chart ................................................ 25
Troubleshooting Chart ........................................ 26
Storage ............................................................... 27
Maintenance Chart ............................................. 27
Introduction
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