Troy-Bilt ZT42 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Assembly & Set-Up
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Contents of Crate
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Tractor Preparation
Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and
cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet.
Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position.
Engage the transmission bypass rods on each side of the
tractor; then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet.
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transmission) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside
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Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube
from the manual bag and store for future use.
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Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector
Never operate the mower deck without
the chute deflector installed and in the down
position.
The discharge chute deflector must be installed before operating
the mower.
Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the 
chute bracket.
Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Do not remove 2.
the push nuts or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will
aid in installing the chute. See Fig. 3-2.
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