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5
General Safety
manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk
competent in its usage to operate this tractor.
Before starting the engine or beginning operation, be
familiar with the controls. The operator should be in the
drive control levers moved fully outward in the neutral
position.
Keep all shields in place. Keep away from moving parts.
Look behind and down to both sides of the tractor before
and while backing up.
Avoid slopes where possible. Never operate on slopes
dangerous operating conditions. Tractors can be rolled
over.
neutral position, engage the parking brake, shut off the
engine and remove the ignition key. Wait for all movement
to stop before servicing or cleaning.
any sudden movements of the levers when starting and
stopping. Keep a firm grip on the control levers.
Be careful when operating near roadways. Stop the tractor
motion and wait for vehicles to pass before operating
along the road.
Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck removed.
Removal of the deck will change the balance of the tractor,
and could contribute to a tractor rollover.
Avoid operation on traction surfaces that are unstable; use
extreme caution if the surface is slippery.
Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop
before any zero turn maneuver.
Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over
combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, debris, etc.
Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or
while the engine is hot. Allow the engine several minutes
to cool before refueling. Tighten the fuel cap securely.
Before Operating Your Tractor
Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully
to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the
instruments and controls. It has been prepared to help you
operate and maintain your tractor efficiently.
This engine is certified to operate only on clean, fresh,
unleaded regular gasoline. For best results, fill the fuel
tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump
sticker octane rating of 87 or higher.
Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves less
combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful exhaust
emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must
not be used where exhaust emissions are regulated.
NOTE:
gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize
gum deposits in the fuel system.
blends are not approved.
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline
Check the engine oil level.
Clean the air cleaner element if necessary.
Check the tire inflation pressures.
and for maintaining complete control of the tractor.
Safety Interlock System
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 your authorized
Troy-Bilt Dealer.
The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
levers are moved fully outward in the neutral position, the
To avoid sudden movement when disengaging the parking
brake, the safety interlock system will shut off the engine
position other than the fully out in the neutral position
when the parking brake is engaged.
The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the
operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.
The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the
of whether the parking brake is engaged.
NOTE:
position to restart the engine.
mower blades will stop if both drive control levers are
when one or both of the levers are moved back to the
neutral or forward position.