Troy-Bilt Horse Manual Del Operario página 16

a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP position.
b. The operator engages the parking brake by fully
depressing the brake pedal and holding it down
while gently pushing the parking brake button
inward.
Engaging the Parking Brake.
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your
foot while gently pushing the parking brake button inward.
2. Hold the parking brake button in while removing your foot
from the brake pedal.
3. Once engaged, the parking brake button and the brake
pedal will lock in the "down" position.
To disengage the parking brake:
1. Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the operator leaves
the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically
shut off.
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height
notches on the right side of the fender.
2. Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch
and ½-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a
smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
WARNING:
discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and
are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance & Adjustments
section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding
various deck adjustments.
Starting the Engine
WARNING:
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for
Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating.
Be careful not to overfill. Refer to the separate engine Owner's
Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
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Do not operate the tractor if the
4. Activate the choke by pulling out the choke knob.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After
the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON (or
Normal Mowing) position.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT hold the key in the START position for
longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage
to your engine's electric starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke in the on position while operating
the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause
the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and
ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage. Repair the damage before
restarting and operating
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage)
knob in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Driving The Tractor
WARNING:
Always look down and behind before
and while traveling in reverse to avoid a back-over
accident. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and
sudden stops.
WARNING:
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake
pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving
the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off
and remove the key.
1. Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and
let the pedal up.
2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT use the drive pedal to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the
tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the drive pedal from
forward to reverse or vice versa.
3. To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper portion of
the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved.
4. To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear
then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal
with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired
speed is achieved.