Troy-Bilt ZT42 Lawn Mower User Manual


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14 se c t i O n 4— cO n t r O l s & fe a t u r e s
Indicator Panel Features
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Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the

Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below
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meter. If this indicator and display come on during operation,
check the battery and charging system for possible causes and/
or contact your Troy-Bilt dealer.
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This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the
indicator comes on while the engine is running, stop the engine
immediately and check for possible causes. Do not run the
engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact your Troy-Bilt
dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected.
NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the

the engine is started.
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



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This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the
DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to the


move the parking brake to the ENGAGED position.
This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned

are in a position other than the fully out in neutral position. Move
the control levers fully outward.
Throttle/Choke Control
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
in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be
maintained.

to increase the engine speed. The tractor is
designed to operate with the throttle/choke
control in the fast position (full throttle) when
the tractor is being driven and the mower deck
is engaged.

to decrease the engine speed.
When starting the engine, push the control 

After starting and warming the engine, move the control 
handle rearward until you feel it move past the choke
detent.
FAST
SLOW
Parking Brake Engagement Lever
The parking brake engagement lever is located on the
front/left of the seat box frame, and is used to engage
the parking brake.



lower completely to disengage the parking brake.
NOTE: 
opened out in the neutral position when engaging the
parking brake, the engine will stop. The parking brake
must be placed in the engaged position when starting
the tractor engine.
Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir
The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses to

the seat box. The function of the reservoir is to hold the natural
expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission
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Under normal operating conditions, no oil should be added

approximately ⁄
reservoir.

the reservoir may be slightly higher than the maximum due to air

air from the lines and the oil level will settle to the maximum.
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