Troy-Bilt Zero-Turn Manual De Instrucciones página 22

Executing a "Y" Manuever
For low traction conditions, follow these procedures for zero
turns (the "Y-manuever"):
To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) when
traveling FORWARD:
1. Come to a stop,
2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more than ½
maximum reverse speed) to initiate REVERSE travel,
3. Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while
maintaining the RIGHT lap bar in the rearward travel
position.
4. To stop the turn and re-initiate FORWARD travel, slowly
move the RIGHT lap bar from the REVERSE travel position
to a FORWARD travel position equal to that of the LEFT lap
bar.
5. For counterclockwise turns, reverse the above procedure.
Stopping the Tractor
1. Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to
stop the motion of the tractor.
2. Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged position.
3. Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position
by depressing the button at the end of the handle and pulling
upwards. Make sure the latch engages on the pin. See Figure
6-11.
4. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles
fully outward in the neutral position engaging the parking
brake, move the throttle control lever to the mid-throttle
or SLOW position, turn the ignition switch to STOP
and remove the key from the switch.
WARNING!
without disengaging the PTO, moving drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position engaging
the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended,
turn the ignition key off and remove key.
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Figure 6-11
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help
determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING!
Do not operate on inclines with a slope
in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2
feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
1. Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control
the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the
control lever on the downhill side of the tractor, with the
uphill control lever remaining essentially in a fixed position.
2. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a
slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.
3. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
Engaging The PTO
Engage the PTO clutch as follows:
NOTE: During your units initial break-in period, in order to engage
the PTO and avoid engine stall, allow the engine to warm before
engaging the PTO. Break-In period varies depending on your engine.
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST
2. Pull the PTO switch upward to the ENGAGED position.
3. The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If
the operator should leave the seat without disengaging the
PTO, the tractor's engine will shut off.
4. The PTO clutch cannot be operated when the tractor is
driving in the reverse direction. The PTO will disengage
when both drive control levers are moved to the reverse
position and will re-engage when one (or both) control
lever(s) is moved to the neutral or forward position.
Mowing
WARNING!
Make certain the area to be mowed is
free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects
that can be thrown by the rotating blades.
NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass.
Premature wear and possible failure of the 'V" belt and PTO
clutch will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy
area before engaging the mower deck.
1. Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope, start
at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
2. On the first pass pick a point on the opposite side of the
area to be mowed.
3. Engage the PTO and move the throttle control to the FAST
position.
4. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using
the deck lift handle.
5. Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH drive control levers
forward to move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor
headed directly toward the alignment point.
NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the
mower cut. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut
quality. Control the ground speed with the control levers.
6. When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down
or stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a
pivot or zero turn is required.
position.