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PTO (Blade Engage) Lever
Found on the tractor’s right fender, the
PTO (blade engage) lever is used to
engage power to the cutting deck or
other (separately available) attach-
ments. To operate, move the lever all
the way forward. Moving the lever all
the way rearward into the PTO OFF
position disengages power to the
cutting deck/ attachment.
NOTE: The PTO (blade engage) lever
must be in the disengaged (PTO OFF)
position when starting the engine.
Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system
for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system
should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor.
Contact an authorized Troybilt service dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine
from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is
engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade En-
gage) lever in the engaged (ON) position, regardless
of whether the parking brake is engaged.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator
engages the PTO with the parking brake ON.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever is moved into the engaged
(ON) position with the shift lever in Reverse.
WARNING: Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock system is
malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and
protection.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it
down with your foot.
2. Move the speed control lever all the way down and
into the parking brake position.
3. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking
brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed
control lever out of the parking brake position and
into a desired speed.
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Operating
Your Lawn
Tractor
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting
height notches on the right side of the fender.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the discharge opening
of the cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 16 of this manual
for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor
if the interlock system is malfunction-
ing. This system was designed for
your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged
(OFF) position.
3. Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to
the ON position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position
for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause
damage to your engine’s electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control
and place the throttle control in the FAST position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operat-
ing the tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture
and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING: If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine, discon-
nect the spark plug wire(s) and
ground against the engine. Thor-
oughly inspect the machine for
any damage. Repair the damage
before restarting and operating.
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
WARNING
Do not operate
the tractor if the
interlock system is
malfunctioning. This
system was designed
for your safety and
protection.
Keep hands and
feet away from the
discharge opening of
the cutting deck.
Do not operate
the tractor if the
interlock system is
malfunctioning. This
system was designed
for your safety and
protection.
If you strike a foreign
object, stop the
engine, disconnect
the spark plug
wire(s) and ground
against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect
the machine for any
damage. Repair
the damage before
restarting and
operating.