Troy-Bilt ZT42 Lawn Mower User Manual


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13se c t i O n 4 — cO n t r O l s & fe a t u r e s
Ignition Switch


switch has three positions.

— The engine and electrical system is
turned off.
RUN
— The tractor electrical system is energized.
START
— The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release
the key immediately when the engine starts
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge,
remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not
in use.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch



clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine


downward to disengage the clutch.

position when starting the engine.
Transmission Bypass Rods

transmission) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside
each rear wheel.
When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the
hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed
short distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section
for instructions on using the bypass feature.
Never tow your tractor. Towing the
tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may
cause severe damage to the transmissions.
Cup Holder

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Storage Tray

Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/left of the
seat. The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position

instructions on adjusting the seat position.
Fuel Tank Cap

Turn the fill cap approximately ⁄ turn and pull upward to
remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss.
Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor.

approximately ⁄ turn clockwise to tighten Always re-install the
fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.
Never fill the fuel tank when the
engine is running. If the engine is hot from recently
running, allow to cool for several minutes before

onto the engine and cause a fire.
Hour Meter / Indicator Panel
The hour meter/indicator panel is

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Hour Meter Features
The hour meter records the hours that
the tractor has been operated in the
digital display (tenths of an hour - right
most digit).
NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch

of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed
according to the instructions in this manual and the engine
manual.

light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly
displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD

five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded operation. The
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interval. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine
manual.
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