Troy-Bilt J609 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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After replacing the drive belts, adjust the drive
pedal on your tractor as follows:
1. Locate the speed control assembly on the
underside of the steering support bracket. See
Figure 18.
2. Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is
fastened to the speed control assembly (be careful
not to lose the small flat washers found on the pin).
See Figure 18.
3. Remove the drive pedal return spring.
4. Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin from the
speed control assembly. See Figure 18.
5. Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward
to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double-idler
bracket until proper adjustment is achieved.
6. Reassemble by following the above steps in
reverse order.
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed on page 15 before storing for an extended period.
Follow instructions in the Seasonal Storage section of the engine manual for proper engine care prior to storing
your tractor.
It is not necessary to remove the battery from the tractor for storage. However, clean the top fo the battery and
make sure it has full charge. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before storing the tractor.
NOTE: Recharge the battery before returning it to service after storage. Even if the tractors starts, the engine
charging system may not bring the battery upto a full charge, unless it is recharged.
Attachments & Accessories
The following attachments and accessories are available for your lawn tractor. See your local Troy-Bilt dealer for
price and availability.
WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or
pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine
to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.
MODEL DESCRIPTION
OEM-190-116 Mulch Kit
OEM-190-180 FastAttach™ Twin Bagger Grass Collector
OEM-190-603 FastAttach™ Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)
OEM-190-604 FastAttach™ Yard-Mate™ Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor)
OEM-190-607 FastAttach™ Deluxe Tractor Sunshade
OEM-190-822 FastAttach™ 46-inch Front Dozer Blade
OEM-190-823 FastAttach™ 42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower
Speed Control
Assembly
Hairpin
Clips
Idler
Adj. Rod
Pin
AutoDrive
Pedal
Return Spring
Place Wrenches Here
Neutral
Return
Bracket
Figure 18