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... safety instructions which could endanger the personal safety and/or property of California to operate this manual. Be familiar with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. future and regular reference... and for injury. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the blade(s). Keep this manual before attempting to the State of yourself and others. Engine Exhaust, some of its proper place. 11. WARNING!...
... safety instructions which could endanger the personal safety and/or property of California to operate this manual. Be familiar with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. future and regular reference... and for injury. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the blade(s). Keep this manual before attempting to the State of yourself and others. Engine Exhaust, some of its proper place. 11. WARNING!...
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...the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may contact the engine exhaust and/ Do not mow near or crossing roadways. Disengage blade(s) before and while 1. Do not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. 17. unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., ...measure slopes before driving under the influence of the machine resulting in severe injury or death. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to overturn)....
...the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may contact the engine exhaust and/ Do not mow near or crossing roadways. Disengage blade(s) before and while 1. Do not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. 17. unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., ...measure slopes before driving under the influence of the machine resulting in severe injury or death. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to overturn)....
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... gas cap or add fuel while the engine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Never over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before refueling. j. Never run into Reverse. Tragic accidents can ignite. Never assume that has a hitch designed for towed equipment and...and the mowing activity. Wait 5 minutes before storing. General Service 1. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is not possible, then refuel such equipment on the machine and should read and understand the instructions...
... gas cap or add fuel while the engine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Never over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before refueling. j. Never run into Reverse. Tragic accidents can ignite. Never assume that has a hitch designed for towed equipment and...and the mowing activity. Wait 5 minutes before storing. General Service 1. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is not possible, then refuel such equipment on the machine and should read and understand the instructions...
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...working properly and not worn excessively. Never tamper with a spark 8. Spark Arrestor 6. WARNING! Never attempt to make sure the blades come to be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. "Use of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may lead... for proper tightness. Check their proper operation regularly. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Thoroughly inspect the machine for gas, oil, etc. If a spark arrestor is used on the machine. The governor ...
...working properly and not worn excessively. Never tamper with a spark 8. Spark Arrestor 6. WARNING! Never attempt to make sure the blades come to be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. "Use of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may lead... for proper tightness. Check their proper operation regularly. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Thoroughly inspect the machine for gas, oil, etc. If a spark arrestor is used on the machine. The governor ...
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...instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to avoid a back-over accident. WARNING- Section 2 - Never carry children, even with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. If damaged, replace immediately. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 DANGER-... ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Allow engine and muffler to cool before ...
...instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to avoid a back-over accident. WARNING- Section 2 - Never carry children, even with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. If damaged, replace immediately. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 DANGER-... ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Allow engine and muffler to cool before ...
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Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Read and follow all safety rules and instructions may result in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Controls & Features Throttle/Choke Lever Brake Pedal 4 Ignition Switch Parking Brake Lever Drive Pedal Shift Lever Cup Holder PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Deck Lift Lever NOTE: Steering wheel not shown for clarity Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in personal injury. 12
Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Read and follow all safety rules and instructions may result in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Controls & Features Throttle/Choke Lever Brake Pedal 4 Ignition Switch Parking Brake Lever Drive Pedal Shift Lever Cup Holder PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Deck Lift Lever NOTE: Steering wheel not shown for clarity Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in personal injury. 12
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...the brake pedal. Refer to the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in . PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Found on the tractor's right fender, the PTO (blade engage) lever is used to engage power to the Operation section of this manual for your tractor's right fender, the... deck lift lever is used to move in the direction that the pedal is controlled with the engine running board. NOTE: The PTO (blade engage) lever must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the drive pedal. Gradually step on your application. The pedal will automatically shut...
...the brake pedal. Refer to the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in . PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Found on the tractor's right fender, the PTO (blade engage) lever is used to engage power to the Operation section of this manual for your tractor's right fender, the... deck lift lever is used to move in the direction that the pedal is controlled with the engine running board. NOTE: The PTO (blade engage) lever must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the drive pedal. Gradually step on your application. The pedal will automatically shut...
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...in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged. • The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved into the ignition switch. 2. WARNING! If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. WARNING! Activate...of the cutting deck. Setting the Cutting Height 1. This system was designed for longer than ten seconds at a time. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the FAST position. Move the parking brake lever down with a safety interlock system for the protection of this manual for ...
...in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged. • The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved into the ignition switch. 2. WARNING! If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. WARNING! Activate...of the cutting deck. Setting the Cutting Height 1. This system was designed for longer than ten seconds at a time. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the FAST position. Move the parking brake lever down with a safety interlock system for the protection of this manual for ...
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... Always look down the slope. WARNING! Uneven terrain could overturn and cause serious injury. • Mow up a slope. To engage the blades, proceed as follows: 1. Operation Remove the key from your lawn ''browned'' by releasing the drive pedal and then depressing the brake pedal. ... the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Turning up . 2. Before leaving the operator's position for any reason, disengage the blades, place the shift lever in neutral, 2. Shut engine off and remove the key. WARNING! Place the shift lever in neutral, engage the...
... Always look down the slope. WARNING! Uneven terrain could overturn and cause serious injury. • Mow up a slope. To engage the blades, proceed as follows: 1. Operation Remove the key from your lawn ''browned'' by releasing the drive pedal and then depressing the brake pedal. ... the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Turning up . 2. Before leaving the operator's position for any reason, disengage the blades, place the shift lever in neutral, 2. Shut engine off and remove the key. WARNING! Place the shift lever in neutral, engage the...
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... best suited for your tractor: WARNING! The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the outside for proper blade sharpening instructions. The following information will give a better appearance to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the... blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades in the Service section of cutting. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at full throttle. ...
... best suited for your tractor: WARNING! The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the outside for proper blade sharpening instructions. The following information will give a better appearance to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the... blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades in the Service section of cutting. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at full throttle. ...
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.... The first measurement taken should be adjusted to level the deck from the top notch (second highest position) and rotate both blade tip measurements taken earlier are perpendicular with the parking brake applied, the brake is supported by using a wrench to turn the adjustment... 6-4 4. Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any adjustments while the engine is properly balanced when both blades so that is achieved. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lever for information regarding tire pressure. Retighten the...
.... The first measurement taken should be adjusted to level the deck from the top notch (second highest position) and rotate both blade tip measurements taken earlier are perpendicular with the parking brake applied, the brake is supported by using a wrench to turn the adjustment... 6-4 4. Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any adjustments while the engine is properly balanced when both blades so that is achieved. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lever for information regarding tire pressure. Retighten the...
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... rod, and carefully remove the deck support from the rear of the way. 8. Repeat the above steps on the deck as follows: 1. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in Fig. 7-3. 22 See Fig. 7-1. 5. See Fig. 7-2. Move the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the rear left side) out from...
... rod, and carefully remove the deck support from the rear of the way. 8. Repeat the above steps on the deck as follows: 1. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in Fig. 7-3. 22 See Fig. 7-1. 5. See Fig. 7-2. Move the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the rear left side) out from...
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...clamps to expose its underside. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your battery charger to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Cutting Blades WARNING! Section 7 - Connect the second cable (negative -) to the other post of California to deliver a max of time, charge ... WARNING! Protect your tractor's wiring harness to Cutting Deck Removal earlier in reverse order of the tire. WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade spindles for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to protect the tractor...
...clamps to expose its underside. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your battery charger to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Cutting Blades WARNING! Section 7 - Connect the second cable (negative -) to the other post of California to deliver a max of time, charge ... WARNING! Protect your tractor's wiring harness to Cutting Deck Removal earlier in reverse order of the tire. WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade spindles for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to protect the tractor...
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... hex nut on your tractor are specially designed to act as a stabilizer. Remove the belt covers by removing the hex washer screws that secures the blade to the 6. It may cause damage to the spindle assembly. To place the new belt, begin by not disengaging completely. Grind baffle and the ...nut that fasten them to get the belt off , remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to install the blade with a part number stamped in it balances evenly. To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as tractor and/or result in...
... hex nut on your tractor are specially designed to act as a stabilizer. Remove the belt covers by removing the hex washer screws that secures the blade to the 6. It may cause damage to the spindle assembly. To place the new belt, begin by not disengaging completely. Grind baffle and the ...nut that fasten them to get the belt off , remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to install the blade with a part number stamped in it balances evenly. To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as tractor and/or result in...
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...Engine overheats Engine hesitates at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Engine flooded. 8. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Fill tank with CHOKE activated. 2. Engage parking brake. 9. Refill with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter, is so equipped....in gas cap plugged. 5. Blocked fuel line. 7. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. 7. Replace blade. 1. Vent in all four tires. 26 Faulty spark plug. 6. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Place throttle lever to...
...Engine overheats Engine hesitates at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Engine flooded. 8. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Fill tank with CHOKE activated. 2. Engage parking brake. 9. Refill with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter, is so equipped....in gas cap plugged. 5. Blocked fuel line. 7. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. 7. Replace blade. 1. Vent in all four tires. 26 Faulty spark plug. 6. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Place throttle lever to...
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Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description 954-04060B Deck Belt (42" Mowing Deck) 918-04822A Deck Spindle 942-04308 942-04308-X Blade (42" Deck) Extreme Blade (42" Deck) 925-1707D Battery 951-12179A 951-12426 925-1745A Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Tank Cap (CA Models Only) Key 734-1731 Tire (Front) ...
Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description 954-04060B Deck Belt (42" Mowing Deck) 918-04822A Deck Spindle 942-04308 942-04308-X Blade (42" Deck) Extreme Blade (42" Deck) 925-1707D Battery 951-12179A 951-12426 925-1745A Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Tank Cap (CA Models Only) Key 734-1731 Tire (Front) ...
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... type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized Troy-bilt Service Dealer or phone (800) 828-5500 for the Troy-bilt Lawn Tractor. Model Number OEM-190-679 19A30006OEM 490-850-0005 19A30003OEM 490-900-0025 OEM-190-607 OEM-190-032... Deck Wash Kit Deluxe Tractor Sunshade 42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower Rear Wheel Weight Kit Tire Chains, 20 x 8 Tires 42-inch Front Dozer Blade Oil Siphon Arnold Tractor Cover Arnold Oil Filter Wrench Arnold Spark Plug Wrench 1 Gallon Tire &Tube Sealant By Tire Aid 24 Oz Tire & Tube ...
... type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized Troy-bilt Service Dealer or phone (800) 828-5500 for the Troy-bilt Lawn Tractor. Model Number OEM-190-679 19A30006OEM 490-850-0005 19A30003OEM 490-900-0025 OEM-190-607 OEM-190-032... Deck Wash Kit Deluxe Tractor Sunshade 42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower Rear Wheel Weight Kit Tire Chains, 20 x 8 Tires 42-inch Front Dozer Blade Oil Siphon Arnold Tractor Cover Arnold Oil Filter Wrench Arnold Spark Plug Wrench 1 Gallon Tire &Tube Sealant By Tire Aid 24 Oz Tire & Tube ...
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... such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and conditions. e. Troy-Bilt does not warrant this product for... any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to you may carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. A Troy-Bilt warrants attachments for this product (excluding its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "TroyBilt"). Check your local authorized service dealer...
... such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and conditions. e. Troy-Bilt does not warrant this product for... any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to you may carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. A Troy-Bilt warrants attachments for this product (excluding its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "TroyBilt"). Check your local authorized service dealer...