Troy-Bilt ZT50 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
22 se c t i O n 6— Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
Battery Maintenance
The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at 
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requires some maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle.
Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery 
terminal sealer, or coat the terminals with a thin coat of
grease or petroleum jelly, to protect against corrosion.
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and 
free of corrosion.
Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte 
when tipped.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may
emit explosive gases. Use extreme caution when
handling batteries. Keep batteries out of the reach
of children.
Lubrication
Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor 
wheel axles and the front pivot axle with grease after every
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lubricating oil.
Using the Deck Wash System
When using the deck wash system,
never engage the deck from any position other than
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assistant or engage deck in the presence of any
bystanders.
Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose 
connected to a water supply.
Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where 2.
the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not objectionable to
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stop the engine.
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adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of
the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter
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Turn on the water supply. 
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Turn off the water supply. 
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the adapter from the nozzle.
Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the 8.
nozzle at the other end of the deck.
Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys
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accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys
and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall, dry grass.
Using the Transmission Bypass Rods
If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the
tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a bypass
rod that will allow you to manually move the tractor short distances.
Do not tow the tractor, even with the
bypass rod engaged. Serious transmission damage
will result from doing so.
From just in front of the two rear tires, locate the 
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the rod is forward of the keyhole slot in the frame assembly.
Lower the bypass rod into the keyhole slot and release so 3.
the rod flange is against the front of the frame bracket.
Repeat the above procedure to engage the other bypass 
rod on the other side of the tractor.
After moving the tractor, disengage both bypass rods. Lift 5.
the rod and guide the flange of the rod back through the
larger circular opening of the keyhole, then release the rod.
NOTE: The tractor will not drive with the bypass rods in the
engage position.
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