Troy-Bilt 13AP60TP766 Automatic Lawn Tractor User Manual

Automatic Lawn Tractor Horse TM(Model 60TP)

READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATmON

Warning: This unitis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush=

coveredor grass=coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstate laws(if any),

If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw

(Section4442of the CaliforniaPuNicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester

for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136=0019,

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PRINTEDIN U,S,A Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 01/06/2006

This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn tractor, mtwH_ he_p you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. P_ease read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 8

Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... 10

Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 18

Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 20

Off-Season Storage / Attachments ................. 26

Safety Labels .................................................... 27

TrouMe Shooting .............................................. 28

Parts List ........................................................... 30

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU START ASSEMBLING

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe model plate on the equipment and copy the

information to the sample model plate providedto the righL

You can locate the model plate by looking beneath the seal

This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's

web site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support

Department or an authorized service dealer.

Modem Number Seriam Number

0 TR#_H_--T_ TROY=BiLT LLC

P. O. BOX 361131

www.troybiit.com CLEVELAND, ON 44136

338=558=7228

,, 856=848=6483_

Customer Support

P_ease do NOTreturn the unitto the retai_er from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

if you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this

unit, you can seek help from the expert& Choose from the options below:

1, Visittroybilt.com for manyusefulsuggestions,Clickon Customer

Supportbuttonandyouwill get the optionsreproducedin thescreen

shotbelow,CIbk onthe appropriatebuttonandhelpis immediately

availabb,

3, The engine manufacturer is responsibbforall engine=relatedissues

with regardto performance,power=rating,specifications,warrantyand

service,Phase referto the enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's

Manual,packedseparatelywithyour unit,for moreinformation,

2, Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1=866-840=6483,

your lawn mower on such slopes.

WARNING

Do not mowon inclines

with a dope in excess

of 15 degrees (a rise

of approximately

2-"

feet). A riding r

could overturn and

cause serious injury.

if operating a walb

behind mower on such

a dope, it is extremely

footing and you could

dip, resulting in serious

injury.

Operate RiDiNG

mowers up and down

dopes, neveracross

the face of dopes.

Operate

WALK-BEHIND

mowers across the

face of dopes, never

up and down slopes.

_i i _ i _i _ i _ iii _ _

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rubs for safe operation in this

manuak As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can

S ale result in serious injury. This machineis capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

Failureto observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed, could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

of yourself and others.

Read and fobow all

instructionsin this man=

ual before attemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with

When you see this

symbol.

H EED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to persons who read.

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Children

1. Tragicaccidentscan occurif the operatoris not

abrt tothe presenceof children.Childrenare often

attractedto the machineandthe mowingactivity.

Theydo not understandthe dangers.Neverassume

thatchildrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.

a. Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea andin

watchfulcare of a responsibleadult otherthan

the operator.

b. Bealert and turn machineoff if a childenters

the area.

c. Beforeand while backing,lookbehindand

downfor smallchildren.

d. Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththe blade(s)

shutoff.Theymayfalloffandbeseriously

iniuredor interferewith safemachineoperation.

e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind

corners,doorways,shrubs,treesor other

objectsthatmayblockyourvisionof a child

who mayrun into the machine.

f. To avoid back-overaccidents, always

disengage the cutting blade(s) before

shifting into Reverse. If equipped, the

"Reverse Caution Mode" should not be

used when children or others are around.

g. Keepchildrenaway from hotor running

engines.Theycansuffer burnsfroma hot

muffler.

h. Removekeywhen machineis unattendedto

preventunauthorizedoperation.

2. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate

the machine.Children14}'earsoldandovershould

readandunderstandthe operationinstructionsand

safetyrubs inthis manualand shouldbe trainedand

supervisedbya parent.

Operation

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

1. Toavoid personal injuryor property damage use

extreme care in handlinggasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors areexplo-

sive. Seriouspersonaliniurycanoccurwhengasoline

is spilledonyourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.

Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

b. Neverfill containersinsidea vehbb or ona

truckor trailerbedwitha plastb liner.Always

placecontainerson the groundawayfrom

yourvehble beforefilling.

c. When practbal, removegas-powered

equipmentfromthe truck or trailerand refuelit

onthe ground.If this is not possibb, then

refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha

portabb container,ratherthan from a gasoline

dispensernozzb.

d. Keepthe nozzb in contactwiththe rimof

the fueltank or containeropeningat all

timesuntilfuelingis complete.Donot usea

nozzleIocbopendevice.

e. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand

othersourcesof ignition.

f. Neverfuel machineindoors.

g. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe

engineis hot or running.Mow engineto cool

at bast twominutesbeforerefueling.

h. Neveroverfill fuel tank.Fill tank to nomore

than1/2inchbelowbottomof filbr neckto

allowspacefor fuel expansion.

i. Replacegasolinecapand tightensecurely.

i. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engine

andequipment.Moveunitto anotherarea.

Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

k. To reducefire hazards,keepmachinefreeof

grass,leaves,orother debrisbuild-up.Clean

upoil orfuel spillageand removeany fuel

soakeddebris.

I. Neverstorethe machineor fuel container

insidewherethere is an open flame,spark

or pilotlightas on a waterheater,space

heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergas

appliances.

m. Allowa machineto cool at bast five minutes

beforestoring.

GeneralOperation:

1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the

machineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto

assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe

placefor futureandregularreferenceandforordering

replacementparts.

2. Be familiarwith all controlsand theirproperoperation.

Knowhow to stopthe machineand disengagethem

quickly.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsold to operate

this machine.Children14yearsold andovershould

readandunderstandthe operationinstructionsand

safetyrubs in thismanualand shouldbe trainedand

supervisedby a parent.

4. Neverallowadults to operatethis machinewithout

properinstruction.

5. To helpavoid bladecontactor a thrownobiect iniury,

keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat bast

75 feetfromthe machinewhileit is in operation.8top

machineif anyoneentersthe area.

6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentis to

beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,

andotherforeignobiectswhichcould be pickedup

andthrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobiectscancause

seriouspersonaliniury.

7, Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof

materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe

like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall or

obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto

ricochetbacktowardthe operator.

8. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring

operationandwhile performingan adiustmentor

repairto protectyour eyes.Thrownobiectswhich

ricochetcan causeseriousiniuryto the eyes.

9. Wearsturdy,rough-sobdworkshoesandclose-fitting

slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesand iewelry

can be caught in movabb parts. Neveroperatethis

machinein barefeetor sandals.

10.Beawareof the mowerand attachmentdischarge

directionanddo notpoint it at anyone.Do notoperate

the mowerwithoutthe dischargecoveror entiregrass

catcherin itsproperplace.

11.Do notput handsor feet near rotatingpartsor under

the cuttingdeck.Contactwith the blade(s)can

amputatehandsandfeet.

12.Amissingor damageddischargecovercan cause

bladecontactor thrownobiectiniuries.

13.8topthe blade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,

or roadsandwhilenot cuttinggrass.

14.Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearor crossing

roadways.Thismachineis not intendedfor useon

anypublic roadway.

15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ-

enceof alcoholor drugs.

16.Mowonly in daylightor goodartificiallight.

17,Nevercarrypassengers.

18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.

Backup slowly.Alwayslookdownandbehind before

andwhilebackingto avoida back-overaccident.

19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine

smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationand excessive

instructions wh ch. if

not followed, could

endanger the personal

safety and/or property

of yourself and others.

Read and follow all

instructions in this man-

ual before attempting to

operatethis machine.

these instructions may

result in personal injury.

When you see this

symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

d this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warninas

and instructions

in this manual

21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always

turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set

parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore

dismounting.

22.Useextracare whenloadingor unloadingthe

machineintoa trailerortruck. This unitshould not

bedrivenup or downramp(s),becausethe unit

couldtip over,causingseriouspersonaliniury.The

unit mustbe pushedmanuallyon ramp(s) to load or

unloadproperly.

23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotand can causea

burn.Do nottouch.

24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving

underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen-

ingsetc. wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled

fromthe unit,which couldresult in seriousiniury.

25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe

brakepedalcompbtelyand shift into neutralbefore

attemptingto startengine.

26.Yourmachineis designedto cut normalresidential

grassof aheightno morethan 10".Do notattemptto

mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass (e.g.,pasture)

or pilesof dry leaves.Drygrassor leavesmay

contactthe engineexhaustand/orbuild up on the

mowerdeckpresentinga poten%l fire hazard.

27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor

thismachineby the machinemanufacturer.Read,

understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith

the approvedaccessoryor attachment.

28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age 60 yearsand

above,areinvolvedin a large percentageof riding

mower-relatediniuries.Theseoperatorsshould

evaluatetheirabilityto operatetheridingmower

safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothers from

seriousiniury.

29.If situationsoccurwhicharenot coveredin this

manual,usecareandgood iudgment.Contactyour

customerservicerepresentativefor assistance.

WARNING

This symbol points

speed. }

20.Dbengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stop engine

andwait untilthe blade(s)cometo a completestop

beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,

uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or

makinganyadiustments.

Slope Operation:

Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto loss of controland

tip-overaccidentswhichcan resultin severeinjury or

death,All slopesrequireextracaution,if you cannot

backup the slopeor if youfeel uneasyon it, do notmow

it,

Foryour safety,usethe slopegauge includedas partof

thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis unit

ona slopedor hillyarea,if the slopeis greaterthan 15

;_,_ degreesas shownon the slopegauge,do notoperate

,, thisunit on that area or serious injurycouldresult,

uperal:lon Do:

1, Mowupanddownslopes,notacross,Exercise

racl:lces extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononsbpes,

2, Watchfor hobs, ruts,bumps,rocks,or other hidden

objects,Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine,

out important safety

instructions which, if

not followed, could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

of yourself and others.

Readand follow all

instructions in this man°

ual before attempting to

Tallgrasscan hide obstacbs,

3, Useslowspeed,Choosea low enoughspeed

settingso that youwill not haveto stop or shift while

onthe slope,Tires may losetractionon slopeseven

thoughthe brakesarefunctioningproperly,Always

keepmachineingear whengoingdownslopes to

takeadvantageof enginebrakingaction,

4, Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor

wheelweightsorcounterweightsto improvestability,

5, Useextracarewithgrasscatchersor otherat-

tachments,Thesecanchangethe stabilityof the

machine,

6, Keepall movementon theslopesslowandgradual

Do not makesuddenchangesinspeedor direction,

Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethe front

of the machineto lift and rapidlyfib overbackwards

whichcouldcauseseriousinjury,

7, Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope,If tireslose

traction,disengagethe blade(s)and proceedslowly

straightdownthe slope,

Do Not:

1, Do notturn on slopes unlessnecessary;then,turn

slowlyandgraduallydownhill,if possibb,

2, Do not mownear drop-offs,ditchesor embankments,

The mowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif awheel is over

the edgeof a cliff, ditch,or if an edge cavesin,

3, Do nottry to staNlizethe machineby puttingyourfoot

onthe ground,

4, Do not usea grasscatcheron steep slopes,

5, Do not mowon wet grass,Reducedtractioncould

causesliding,

6, Do notshift to neutraland coastdownhill Over-speed-

ingmaycausethe operatorto lose controlof the

machineresultingin seriousinjuryordeath,

7, Do nottow heavypull behindattachments(e,g,loaded

dumpcart, lawnroller,etc,)on slopesgreaterthan

5 degrees,Whengoingdown hill,the extra weight

tendsto pushthetractorand maycauseyou to loose

control (e,g,tractormayspeedup, brakingand steer-

ingabilityare reduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand

causetractorto overturn),

Towing:

1, Towonlywitha machinethat hasa hitchdesignedfor

towing,Do not attachtowedequipmentexceptat the

hitchpoint,

2, Followthe manufacturersrecommendationfor weight

limitsfor towedequipmentandtowingon slopes,

3, Neverallowchildrenor othersin oron towedequip-

ment,

4, Onslopes,theweightof thetowed equipmentmay

causelossof tractionand loss of control,

5, Travelslowlyandallowextradistanceto stop,

6, Do notshift to neutraland coastdownhill

these instructions may

result in personal injury,

When you see this

symbol

HEED ITS WARNING

YOUr

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to persons who read.

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Service lO,Neverattemptto makeadiustmentsor repairsto the

1. Neverrun anengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilated

area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an

odorless,anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain

the blade(s)and all movingparts havestopped.

Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainstthe

engineto preventunintendedstarting.

3. Periodicallycheckto make surethe bladescome to

compbte stop withinapproximately(5) fiveseconds

afteroperatingthe bladedisengagementcontrol,if the

bladesdo notstopwithin thethis time frame,your unit

shouldbeservicedprofessionallyby anauthorized

MTDServiceDealer.

4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas it is subiectedto

wearduringnormaloperation.Adiustandserviceas

required.

5. Checkthe blade(s)and enginemountingboltsat

frequentintervalsfor propertightness.Also,visually

inspectblade(s)for damage(e.g. excessivewear,

bent,cracked). Replacethe blade(s)with theoriginal

equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,

listedin thismanual."Useof partswhichdonot meet

the originalequipmentspecificationsmaybad to

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

6. Mowerbladesare sharp.Wrapthe bladeor wear

gloves,anduseextra cautionwhenservicingthem.

7, Keepall nuts,bolts,and screwstight to be surethe

equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

8. Nevertamperwith the safety interlocksystemor other

safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

9. Afterstrikinga foreignobiect,stopthe engine,

disconnectthe spark plug wire(s)and groundagainst

the engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any

damage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingand

operating,

machinewhile theengineis running,

11,Grasscatchercomponentsandthe discharge

coveraresubiectto wearand damagewhichcould

exposemovingpartsor allowobiectsto be thrown,

Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents

andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment

manufacturer's(O,E,M,)partsonly,listed in this

manual,"Useof partswhichdo notmeettheoriginal

equipmentspecificationsmaybad to improper

performanceandcompromisesafety!"

12,Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor

over-speedthe engine,The governorcontrolsthe

maximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine,

13,Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as

necessary,

14,Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor

gas,oil,etc, to protecttheenvironment,

i /

This symbol points

instructions which, if

safety and/or property

of yourself and others,

Readand follow al

ual before attempting to

operatethis machine.

When you see this

symbol,

N EED roTSWARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

>wthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Use extremecare

gasoline. Gasol!ne is

extremely flammab!e

and theVaporsare

explos!ve. Never fuel

machine indoors

orwhiletheengine

is hot or running.

Ext ,g, shcigarettes,

Wini Nut

Hex Bolt

Figure 1

Attaching the Battery Cables

NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos,(+),

The negativebatteryterminalis markedNeg,(-),

The positivecable(heavyredwire) is securedto the

positivebatteryterminal(+)witha hexbolt and hex

nut at thefactory.Beforeattachingthe negativecable

removethe batteryby removingthe positivecable

andhold=downstrap.Notethe dateon theside of the

battery,if the batteryis put into serviceafter this date,

chargethe batteryas instructedon page22 of this

manualpriorto operatingthe tractor.

. Securebatteryback ontothe tractorwiththe hold=

downstrap.Reattachthe positivecable (heavyred

wire)to the positivebatteryterminal(+)withthe bolt

andnut. Makecertain that the rubberbootcoversthe

terminalto helpprotectit fromcorrosion.

• Removethehex bolt and hexnut from the negative

cable.

• Removetheblack plasticcover,if present,from the

negativebatteryterminalandattachthe negative

cable(heavyblackwire)to the negativebattery

terminal(-) with the boltand nut.

• Makecertainthehold=downstrapis in positionover

the battery,securingit inplace,See Figure1,

Gas and Oil Fill-up

The gasolinetank is locatedunderthe hood and hasa

capacityof threegallons,Do notoverfill,

WARNING: Use extreme care

when handling gasoline. Gasoline

is extremely flammable and the

vapors are explosive. Never fuel

machine indoors or while the

engine is hot or running. Extin-

guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,

and other sources of ignition.

Servicethe enginewith gasolineand oil as instructedin f

the separateKohlerOperator/OwnerManualpackedwith

yourtractor,Readinstructionscarefully,

IMPORTANT:Yourtractoris shippedwithmotoroil inthe

engine,However,you MUSTcheckthe oillevel before

operating,Becarefulnot to overfill,

Shipping Brace Remova_

WARNING: Make sure the riding

mower's engine is off, remove the

ignition key, and set the parking

brake before removing the ship-

ping brace.

Locatethe shippingbrace,if present,and accompany-

ingwarningtagfoundon the rightside of the mower,

betweenthe dischargechuteandthe cuttingdeck,

SeeFigure2,

• While holdingthe dischargechutewith yourleft hand,

removetheshippingbracewithyourright handby

graspingit betweenyourthumband indexfingerand

rotatingit clockwise,

Figure 2

WARNING: The shipping brace,

used for packaging purposes

only, must be removed and dis-

carded before operating your

riding mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck is

capable of throwing objects. Fail-

ure to operate the riding mower

without the discharge cover in the

proper operating position could

result in serious personal injury

and/or property damage.

Your Lawn

Tractor

WARNING

Make sure the riding

mower's engine is

off, remove the igni-

tion key, and set the

parking brake before

removing the shipping

brace.

The shipping brace,

used for packaging

purposes only, must

be removed and

discarded before

operating your riding

mower.

The mowing deck is

capable of throwing

objects. Failure to

operate the riding

mower without the

discharge cover in

the proper operating

NOTE:Anyreference

inthismanualtothe

RIGHTorLEFTsideof

Know Your Lawn Tractor

@ @

A PTO(BladeEngage)Knob H CruiseControISutton

B SystemslndicatorMonitor/HourMeter I ignitionSwitchModule

C Choke Knob J BrakePedal

D ParkingBrakeButton K Drive Pedal

E ShiftLever L DeckLift Lever

F Cup Holder M SeatAdiustmentLever

G Throttb Lever

NOTE:Anyreferencein thismanualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfrom operator'sposition,

the engine.Whenset in a given position,the throttlewill

maintaina uniformenginespeed.SeeFigure4.

IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthetractorwiththe cutting

deckengaged,be certainthat the throttb bver is always

inthe FAST(rabbit)position.

Choke Contro_

Thechokecontrolcan be found

onthe bft sideof the dashpanel

andis activatedby pullingthe

knoboutward.Activatingthe

chokecontrolclosesthe choke

plateonthe carburetorand aids

instartingthe engine.Referto

Starting The Engine onpage

15of this manualfordetailed

startinginstructions.

Brake Pedal

Thebrakepedalis locatedon [

the rightfront sideof thetractor/

abovethe drive pedalalongthe-

runningboard.The brakepedal

can be usedfor suddenstops

orsettingthe parkingbrake.

NOTE:The brakepedalmust

befully depressedto activate

the safetyinterlockswitch

whenstartingthetractor.

mgnition Switch Module

WARNING: Never have a running

machine unattended. AJways

disengage PTO, move shift bver

into neutral position, set parking

brake, stop engine and remove

key to prevent unintended

starting.

Tostartthe engine,insertthe keyintothe ignitionswitch

andturnclockwiseto theSTARTposition.Rebasethe

keyintothe NORMALMOWINGMODEpositiononce

the enginehasfired.

Tostopthe engine,turnthe ignitionkey counterclockwise

to the OFF position.See Figure5.

Slow

Position---=_

Figure 4

_osition

Normal

_MowingMode

Start

Position

Figure 5

IMPORTANT:Priorto operatingthe tractor,referto both

Safety hterlock Switches on page13andStarting The

Engineon page 15of this manualfordetailedinstruc=

tionsregardingthe ignitionSwitchModuleandoperating

the tractorin REVERSECAUTIONMODE.

Drive Pedal

The drivepedal is locatedbelowthe

brakepedalon the rightfront side of

the tractoralongthe runningboard.

Depressthe drivepedal with yourright

footwhenthe tractorshift bver is in

either FORWARDor REVERSEto cause

the tractorto move.Groundspeedis

also controlledwiththe drb'epedal.The

furtherdown the pedalis depressed,the

fasterthe tractorwill travel The pedal

will returnto its originalpositionwhen it'sL

notdepressed.

IMPORTANT:Alwaysset the parkingbrakewhenleaving

the tractorunattended.

machine unattended.

A ,vaysd sengage

PTO, move Shift lever

into neutral position,

set parking brake;stop

engineandremovekey

to prevent unintended

stai

operating the tractor in

REVERSE CAUTION

BATT, OIL

.ol

/// HOURS 1/10\\\

PTO/ BLADE PARKmNG

Electric PTO (B_ade Engage) Knob

Toengagethe powerto

the cuttingdeck or other

(separatelyavailable)attach- |

mentsonmodelsequipped

withanelectricPTO,pull

outwardon the PTO(Blade

Engage)knob,Pushthe PTO

(BladeEngage)knobinward

to disengagethe powerto the t

cuttingdeck,

NOTE:The PTO(Blade

Engage)knob must be in the disengaged(OFF)position

whenstartingtheengine,whentravelingin reverseand if

the operatorleav'esthe seat,

NOTE:The PTo (Biade

Engage)knobmust be

inthedisengaged(OFF)

the seat.

Figure 6

Systems mndicator Monitor

LeD

Locatedinthe centerof the tractor'sconsole,the

systemsindicatormonitorrecords,anddisplays on its

LCD,hoursof tractoroperationwheneverthe ignition

keyb rotatedoutof the STOPposition,

The IndicatorMonitorwill also remindthe operatorof

maintenanceintervalsforchangingthe engineoil The

LCDwill alternatelyflashthe recordedhours,"CHG"and

"Oil" for five minutes,after every50 hoursof recorded

operationelapse,The maintenanceintervallastsfor

twohours(from50-52,100-102,150-152,etc,),The

LCDwill alsoflashas descrbed abovefor five minutes

everytimethe tractor'senginehasbeenstartedduring

thb maintenanceinterval Beforethe intervalexpires,

changethe crankcaseoil levelas instructedin this

Operator'sManual,

Brake

If the Brakelightilluminateswhenattemptingto start the

tractor'sengine,depressthe brakepedal

PTO (Blade Engage)

if the PTOlightilluminateswhenattemptingto start the

tractor'sengine,pushPTOknobinto thedisengaged

(OFF)position,

it is normalforthe Oil lightto illuminatewhile theengine

is cranking duringstart-up,but if it illuminate'sduring

operation,while the engine is running, stopthe

tractorimmediatelyandcheckthe crankcaseoillevelas

instructedin the KohlerEngineOwner'sManual

Battery

it is normalforthe Batterylightto illuminatewhilethe

engineis cranking duringstart-up,but if it illuminate's

duringoperation,while the engine is running, the

batteryis in needof a chargeor the engine'scharging

systemis notgeneratingsufficientamperage,Refer

to the MAINTENANCEsectionof this manualfor the

properbatterychargingprocedureor havethe charging

systemcheckedby yourservmedealer,

Seat Adjustment Lever

Toadiustthe seat forwardor backward,slide the seat

adiustmentleverto the leftandrepositionthe seat to the

desiredposition,Oncea comfortabbposition isfound,

releasethe seat adiustmentleverto locktheseat inplace,

Deck Lift Lever

Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,thedecklift leveris

usedto changethe heightof the cuttingdeck,To use,

movethe bver to the left, thenplacein the notchbest

suitedfor yourapplication,

Parking Brake Button

Tosetthe parkingbrake,fully

depressthe brakepedaland

pushthe parkingbrakebutton in,

Holdthe button in whiletaking

yourfootoff thebrakepedal Both"

the parkingbuttonand the brake

pedalwill then staydepressed,

Toreleasethe parkingbrake,

depressthe brakepedalslightly,

Theparkingbrakebuttonwill ther

returnto its originalposition,

NOTE:The parkingbrakemustbesetif theoperator

leavesthe seatwith the engine runningor the enginewill

automaticallyshutoff,

IMPORTANT:Alwayssetthe parkingbrakewhen leaving

the tractorunattended,

Cruise Contro_ Button

Thecruisecontrolbuttonis

locatedonthe tractordash

panelto the left of the ignition

switch,Pushthe cruisecontrol

buttonwhiletravelingforwardat a

desiredspeed,While holdingthe

buttonin, releasepressurefrom

the drivepedal This will engage

the cruisecontroland allowthe

tractorto remainat thatspeed

withoutapplyingpressureto the

drivepedal Depressthe brake

pedalor the drivepedalto deactivatecruisecontrol

Referto Setting the Cruise Control on page16this

manualfor detailedinstructionsregardingthe cruise

controlfeature,

NOTE:Cruisecontrolcan NOTbe engagedat the

tractor'sfastestgroundspeed,if the operatorshould

attemptto do so, the tractorwill automaticallydecelerate

to the fastestoptimalmowinggroundspeed,

Shift Lever

Theshift leveris locatedon the

leftside of the fenderand has

threepositions,FORWARD,

NEUTRALand REVERSE,The

brakepedalmustbe depressed

andthe tractormustnot be in

motionwhenmovingthe shift

lever,

IMPORTANT:Neverforcethe

shift lever,Doingso may resultin

seriousdamageto the tractor's

transmission,

uu _

Thistractoris equippedwith asafetyinterlocksystem

for the protectionof the operator,If the interlocksystem

shouldevermalfunction,do notoperatethe tractor,

Contactan authorizedMTDservicedealer,

, The safetyinterlocksystempreventsthe engine

fromcrankingor startingunlessthe parkingbrakeis

engaged,and the PTO(Blade Engage)knob is in the

disengaged(OFF)position,

, The enginewill automaticallyshut off if the operator

leavesthe seat beforeengagingthe parkingbrake,

• The electricPTO(BladeEngage)clutch willautomati-

callyshutoff if the operatorleavesthetractor'sseat

withthe PTO(Blade Engage)knob in the engaged

(ON) position,regardlessof whetherthe parking

brakeis engaged,

, Withthe ignitionkey in the NORMALMOWINGposi-

tion,the electricPTO(Blade Engage)clutchwill not

comeonif the PTO(BladeEngage)knobis moved

into theengaged(ON) positionwith the shift leverin

Reverse,

WARNING: Do not operate the

tractor if the interlock system

is malfunctioning. This system

was designed for your safety and

protection.

Reverse Caution Mode

WARNING: Use extreme caution

while operating the tractor in

the REVERSE CAUTION MODE.

Always took down and behind

before and while backing. Do not

operate the tractor when children

or others are around. Stop the

tractor immediately if someone

enters the area.

Tractor

=aution

while operating the

tractor in the REVERSE

Always look down and

behind before and

whi!e back!rig, Donot

operate the tractor

when children or oth:

ers are around. Stop

the tractor immediately

if someone enters the

_,o iiiiiiiiiiiiiii _/

De not operate the

tractor if the interlock

system is malfunction-

ing. This system was

designed for your

safety and protection.

Position

Start

Position

Figure 7

The REVERSECAUTIONMODEpositionof the key

switchmoduleallowsthe tractorto beoperatedin

reversewiththe blades(PTO)engaged,

IMPORTANT:Mowingin reverseis notrecommended,

Tousethe REVERSECAUTIONMODE:

IMPORTANT:The operatorMUSTbe seatedinthe

tractorseat,

1, Startthe engineas previouslyinstructedinthis

Operator'sManual

2, Turnthe key from the NORMALMOWING(Green)

positionto the REVERSECAUTIONMODE(Yellow)

positionof the key switchmodule, See Figure7,

3, Depressthe REVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,

TriangularButton)at the top, rightcornerof the key

switchmodule,The red indicatorlight atthe top, left

cornerof the keyswitch modulewill be ON wMe

activated,SeeFigure7,

4, Onceactivated(indicatorlightON), thetractorcan

bedrivenin reversewiththe cuttingblades(PTO)

engaged,

5, AMayslook downand behindbeforeand wMe

backingto makesure no cMdren are around,

6, Afterresumingforwardmotion,returnthe keyto the

NORMALMOWINGposition,

IMPORTANT:The REVERSECAUTIONMODEwill

remainactivateduntil:

a, The keyis placedin eitherthe NORMALMOW-

INGpositionorSTOPposition,

b, Theoperatorleavesthe seat,

AVOIDSUDDENTURN&

DO NOT OPERATETHEUNITWHERE IT COULDSLIPORTIR

IFMACHINESTOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOP BLADE(S) AND

BACK DOWNHILLSLOWLY

DO NOT MOWWHEN CHILDRENOR OTHERSAREAROUND,

NEVER CARRYCHILDREN,EVENWITH BLADES OFE

LOOK DOWNAND BEHINDBEFOREAND WHILE BACKING.

KEEP SAFETY DEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,AND SWITCHES

IN PLACEAND WORKING,

REMOVEOBJECTSTHATCOULDBE THROWNBYTHE

BLADE(Sb

KNOW LOCATIONAND FUNCTIONOF ALL CONTROLS.

BE SUREBLADE(S) AND ENGINEARESTOPPEDBEFORE

PLACINGHANDSORFEET NEAR BLADE(Sb

BEFORE LEAVINGOPERATOR'SPOSITION,DISENGAGE

BLADE(S), PLACETHE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL,ENGAGE

BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINEOFF AND REMOVEKEY_

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Engaging the Parking Brake

Toengagethe parkingbrake:

1, Fullydepressthe brakepedaland holdit downwith

yourfootwMe gently pushingthe parkingbrakebutton

inward,

2, Holdthe parkingbrakebutton in while removingyour

footfromthe brakepedal,

3, Onceengaged,theparkingbrakebuttonand the brake

pedalwill lock in the "down"position,

Todisengagethe parkingbrake:

1, Slightlydepressthe brakepedal

NOTE:The parkingbrakemustbeengagedif the operator

leavesthe seatwith the engine runningor the enginewill

automaticallyshutoff,

Setting the Cutting Height

Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck byplacing

the deck lift leverin anyof the six differentcuttingheight

notchesonthe rightsideof the fender,

Adjustthe deck wheelsso that theyare between_A=inch

and_/zqnchabovethe groundasfollows:

1, Placethetractoron a firmandlevelsurface,preferably

pavement,

2, Placethetractor'sdecklift handleinthe normally

desiredmowingheightsetting,thencheckthe gauge

wheelsfor contactor excessiveclearancewith the

surfacebelow,

iii ii it

if the wheelscontactthesurfaceadiustas follows: IMPORTANT:Do NOTholdthe key in the STARTpod=

3, Raisethe deck lift handleto its highestsetting,

4, Removethe reargaugewheelsbyremovingthe lock

nutsand shoulderscrewswhichsecurethem to the

deck,

5, Removethe locknutsand shoulderscrewswhich

securethe frontgauge wheelsto the deck,

6, Race thedeck lifthandle in the desiredmowing

heightsetting,

7, insertthe shoulderscrewwith the reargaugewheel

intothe indexhole that leavesapproximately1/2"

betweenthe bottomof the wheeland the pavement,

8, Notethe positionof the indexhole used; then install

the otherreargauge wheeland the frontball wheels

intothe correspondingindexholeof the othergauge

wheelbrackets,

9, if thegaugewheelshaveexcessiveclearancewith

the surfacebelow,lowerthe wheelsto the index

holethat providesthe approximate1/2" clearanceas

describedabove,

WARNING: Keep hands and feet

away from the discharge opening

of the cutting deck.

NOTE:The deckwheelsarean anti=scalpfeatureof the

deckand are notdesignedto supportthe weightof the

cuttingdeck,

tionfor longerthan ten secondsat a time, Doingso may

causedamageto yourengine'selectricstarter,

6, Afterthe enginestarts,deactivatethe chokecontrol

and placethethrottlecontrolin the FASTposition,

NOTE:DoNOTleavethe chokecontrolon whileoperat=

ingthe tractor,Doingso will result in a "rich"fuel mixture

andcausethe engineto run poorly,

Stopping the Engine

WARNING: if you strike a foreign

object, stop the engine, discon-

nect the spark plug wire(s) and

ground against the engine.

Thoroughly inspect the machine

for any damage. Repair the

damage before restarting and

operating

WARNING

1, Ifthe bladesare engaged,placethe PTO(Blade

Engage)knob in the disengaged(OFF)position,

2, Turnthe ignitionkeycounterclockwiseto the STOP

position,

3, Removethe key from the ignitionswitchto prevent

unintendedstarting,

Referto Leveling the Deck on page 18of this manual

for moredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck

adiustments,

Starting the Engine

WARNING: Do not operate the

tractor if the interlock system is

malfunctioning. This system was

designed for your safety and

protection.

NOTE:Referto the TRACTORSET-UPon page8 of this

manualfor GasolineandOilfill=upinstructions,

1, insertthe tractorkey intothe ignitionswitch,

2, Race the PTO(BladeEngage)knobin the disem

gaged(OFF)position,

3, Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake,

4, Activatethe chokecontrol,

5, Turnthe ignitionkeyclockwiseto the STARTposition,

Afterthe enginestarts, releasethe key,It will returnto

the ON position,

Driving The Tractor

WARNING: Avoid sudden starts,

ex-cessive speed and sudden

stops.

WARNING: Do not [cave 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, Depressthe brakepedal to releasethe parkingbrake

and letthe pedalup,

2, Movethe throttleleverinto the FAST(rabbit)position,

Donotleavetheseat

Ofthetractorwithout

first placingthe PTO

(B!adeEngage)knobin

the disengaged (OFF)

position;depreSs, g

the brake pedal and

engaging the parking

brake. If leaving the

tractor unattended,

als0 turn the igaitio,

key off and remove the

key,

ii ii i

WARNING

Do not mow on inclines

with a slope in excess

of 15 degrees (a rise

of approximately 2-1/2

feet every 10feet). The

tractor could overturn

and cause serious

injury.

To help avoid blade

contact or a thrown

object injury, keep

bystanders, helpers,

children and pets at

least 75 feet from the

machine while it is in

operation. Stop rna=

chine if anyone enters

the area.

IMPORTANT:Do NOTusethe shift leverto changethe

directionof travelwhenthe tractoris in motion,Always

usethe brakepedalto bringthe tractorto a complete

stopbeforeshifting,

3, To moveforward,placethe shift leverin the

FORWARDposition,then slowlydepressthe drive

pedaluntilthe desiredspeedis achieved,

4, To movein reverse,placetheshift leverin the

REVERSEposition,check thattheareabehindis

clearthenslowlydepressthe drivepedal,

Driving On S_opes

Referto the SLOPEGAUGEon page3 to helpdeter=

mineslopeswhereyou mayoperatethe tractorsafely,

WARNING: Do not mow on

inclines with a stope in excess

of 15 degrees (a rise of approxi-

mately 2-1/2 feet every 10feet).

The tractor could overturn and

cause serious injury.

Mowupanddownslopes,NEVERacross,

Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirection

onslopes,

, Watchfor holes, ruts,bumps,rocks, or otherhidden

obiects,Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine,

Tall grasscan hide obstacles,

, Avoidturnswhendrivingona slope, If a turn must

be made,turn downthe slope,Turningup a slope

greatlyincreasesthechanceof a rollover,

, Avoidstoppingwhendrivingupa slope, If it is

necessaryto stopwhiledrivingupa slope,start up

smoothlyandcarefullyto reducethe possibilityof

flippingthetractoroverbackward,

Setting The Cruise Control

1, Placethe shiftleverin the FORWARDposition,

thenslowlydepressthedrive pedal untilthedesired

speedis achieved,

2, Lightlydepressthe cruisecontrol button,

3, While continuingto hold the cruisebuttonin, liftyour

footfrom thedrive pedal(youshouldfeel thecruise

latchengage),

Onceengaged,thecruise controlbuttonand thedrive

pedalwill lockin the "down"position,and thetractorwill

maintainthe sameforwardspeed,

NOTE:Cruisecontrolcan not be engagedat the tractor's

fastestgroundspeed,If theoperatorshouldattemptto do

so,the tractorwillautomaticallydecelerateto the fastest

optimalmowinggroundspeed,

Disengagethecruisecontrolusingoneof the following

methods:

1, Depressthe brakepedalto disengagethecruise

controlandstop the tractor,

2, Lightlydepressthe drivepedal

Tochangeto the reversedirectionwhenoperatingwith

cruisecontrol,depressthe brakepedalto disengagethe

cruisecontroland bringthe tractorto a completestop,

Thenplacethe shift leverin the REVERSEpositionand

depressthe drive pedal

Engaging the B_ades

Engagingthe PTO(Blade Engage)transferspowerto the

cuttingdeckor other (separatelyavailaNe)attachments,

Toengagethe blades,proceedas follows:

1, Movethe throttlecontrolleverto the FAST(rabbit)

position,

2, Pullthe PTO(BladeEngage)knoboutwardintothe

engaged(ON) position,

3, Keepthe throttleleverin the FAST(rabbit)position

for the mostefficientuseof the cuttingdeck or other

(separatelyavailable)attachments

iMPORTANT:Theelectric PTOclutchwill automatically

shutoff if the PTOis engagedwith the shift leverin posi=

tionfor reversetravelwiththe ignitionkey in the NORMAL

MOWINGposition,Referto SafetyInterlockSwitcheson

page13,

Using the Deck Lift Lever

Toraisethe cuttingdeck, movethe deck lift leverto the

left, thenplace it in the notch bestsuited for yourapplica-

tion,Referto SettingThe CuttingHeightearlierin this

section,

Mowing

WARNING: To help avoid blade

contact or a thrown object injury,

keep bystanders, hetpers, children

and pets at least 75 feet from the

machine while it is in operation.

Stop machine if anyone enters the

area.

Thefollowinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe

cuttingdeckwith yourtractor:

WARNING: Plan your mowing

pattern to avoid discharge of

matedaJs toward roads, side°

waJks, bystanders and the Jike.

Nso, avoid discharging materiaJ

against a wall or obstruction

which may cause discharged

matedaJ to ricochet back toward

the operator.

Operatin

Your Lawn

Do not mowat high groundspeed,especiallyif a

mulchkit or grasscollectoris installed,

• For bestresultsit is recommendedthat the firsttwo

lapsbe cutwith the dischargethrowntowardsthe

center,Afterthefirst two laps, reversethe directionto

throwthe dischargeto the outsidefor the balanceof

cutting,Thiswill givea betterappearancetothe lawn,

• Do notcut thegrass too short,Shortgrass invites

weedgrowthandyellowsquicklyin dryweather,

• Mowingshouldalwaysbedone with theengineat full

throttle,

• Underheavierconditionsit may be necessarytogo

backover thecut areaa secondtime to get a clean

cut,

, Do NOTattemptto mow heavybrushand weedsand

extremelytall grass,Yourtractoris designedto mow

lawns,NOTclearbrush,

• Keepthe bladessharpand replacethe bladeswhen

worn,RefertoCutting Blades onpage22 of this

manualfor properbladesharpeninginstructions,

MuJching (If Equipped)

Selectmodelscomeequippedwith a mulch kit which

incorporatespecialblades,alreadystandardon the

tractor,ina processof recirculatinggrassclippings

repeatedlybeneaththecutting deck,The ultra-fine

c@pingsarethenforced backinto thelawnwherethey

actas a naturalfertilizer,

Observethe followingpointsfor the best resultswhen

mulching:

, Neverattemptto mulchif the lawnis damp,Wet grass

tendsto stick to the undersideof the cuttingdeck

preventingpropermulchingof the c@pings,

• Do NOTattemptto mulch morethan 1/3the total

heightof thegrass or approximately14/2 inches,

Doingso will causethe clippingsto clump up beneath

the deck and not be mulchedeffectively,

Figure 8

Maintaina slowgroundspeedto allowthegrass

clippingsmoretimeto effectivelybe mulched,

Alwayspositionthe throttlecontrolleverin the FAST

(rabbit)positionandallow it to remaintherewhile

mowing,Failingto keepthe engineat full throttle

placesstrainon thetractor'sengineanddoes not

allow thebladesto properlymulchgrass,

NOTE:Itis not necessaryto removethe dischargechute

tooperatethe mowerwith the mulchkit installed,

To operatethe cuttingdeck withoutmulching,simply

removethe mulchplugby pivotingthe dischargechute

upand pullingthe plug outward,Toreinstallplug:

Locatetworectangularholeson the cuttingdeck surface,

1, Pivotthe dischargechute up to accessthe deck

opening,SeeFigure8,

2, Insertthe mulchplug,aligningthe topedge of the

plugwiththe deck as shownin the Figure8, Make

sure the notcheson the plug are in theslots on the

deckopening,

3, Lightlytap on the plug with yourhandto assurethat

the notchesfit snugly underthe chutetabs,

Headlights

• On somemodels,the lampsare ON wheneverthe

tractor'sengineis running,Onothermodels,the

lampsareON wheneverthe ignitionkeyis movedout

of the STOPposition,

, On all models,the lampsturnOFF whenthe ignition

keyis movedto the STOPposition,

tern to avoid discharge

of materials toward

roads, sidewalks, by-

standers and the like.

AJso, avoid discharging

materiaJ against a wall

or obstruction which

may cause discharged

materiaJ to ricochet

back toward the

operator.

Loosen

lower deck

Figure 9

Figure 10

WARNING:Neverattempt to make

any adjustments while the engine is

running, except where specified in the

operator's manual.

Leveling the Deck

NOTE:Checkthe tractor'stire pressurebeforeperform-

ingany deck levelingadiustments,Referto Tires on

page22 for informationregardingtire pressure,

Front To Rear

The front of the cuttingdeck is supportedbya stabilizer

barthatcan adiustedto levelthe deck from front to rear,

The front of the deck shouldbe between1/4-inchand

3/8-inchlowerthanthe rear of thedeck, Adjustif

necessaryas follows:

Thefirst measurementtakenshouldbe between

1/4" and3/8" lessthanthe secondmeasurement,

Determinethe approximatedistancenecessaryfor

properadiustmentandproceed,if necessary,to the

nextstep,

3, Fromthe front of thetractor,loosenthe hexlock nut

oneachend of thedeck hangerrod, and turnaway

fromthe innerhex nuts,See Figure9,

4, Tightenthe innerhex nutsfront againstthe front

hangerbracketto raisethe front of the deck; loosen

the hexnuts to lowerthe frontof thedeck,

5, Retightenthe two lock nutsagainstthe inner hexnuts

whenproperadiustmentis achieved,

Side to Side

if thecutting deckappearsto be mowingunevenly,a side

to sideadiustmentcan be performed,Adiustif necessary

as follows:

1, Withthetractor parkedon a firm,levelsurface,place

the deck lift leverin the top notch(highestposition)

androtate bothbladesso that they are perpendicular

withthe tractor,

2, Measurethe distancefromthe outsideof the left blade

tip to the groundand the distancefrom theoutsideof

the rightblade tipto the ground,Bothmeasurements

takenshouldbeequal If they'renot,proceedto the

nextstep,

8, Loosen,butdo NOTremove,the hexcap screwon

the left deck hangerbracket,See Figure10,

4, Balancethe deck by usinga wrenchto turnthe

adiustmentgear(foundimmediatelybehind the hex

capscrewiust loosened)clockwise/uporcounter-

clockwise/down,Thedeckis properlybalancedwhen

both bladetip measurementstakenearlierare equal

5, Retightenthe hex capscrewon the bft deckhanger

bracketwhenproperadiustmentis achieved,

Parking Brake Adjustment

WARNING:Neverattempt to adjust the

brakes while the engine is running.

Always disengage PTO, move shift

lever into neutral position, stop engine

and remove keyto prevent unintended

starting.

if the tractordoesnot cometo a compbte stop whenthe

brakepedalis completelydepressed,or if the tractor's

rearwheelscan roll with the parkingbrakeapplbd, the

brakeis inneedof adiustment,The brakedisc can be

foundon the rightsideof the transmissionin the rearof

the tractor,Adiustif necessaryas follows:

1, Lookingat thetransmissionfrom the rightside of the

tractor,locatethe compressionspringand brakedisc,

SeeFigure11,

2, Loosen,but do NOTremove,the hex nutfoundon the

rightsideof the brakeassembly,See Figure11,

3, Usinga feebr gauge,set the gap betweenthe brake

discandthe brakepuck at ,011",

4, Reqightenthe hexnut loosenedearlier,

Seat Adjustment

_ ARNING: Before operating this

machine, make sure the seat is engaged

in the seat stop, stand behind the

machine and pull back on seat until fully

engagedinto stop.

Set gap .011

Figure 11

Hex Nut

To adiustthe positionof theseat on modelsequipped

witha seatadiustmentlever,movethe bv'erto the left

andslide the seatforwardor rearward.See Figure

3 on page10.Makesureseat is lockedintoposition

beforeoperatingthe tractor.

Steering Adjustment

if the tractorturnstighter in one directionthan theother,

or if the ball ioints are being replaceddue to damageor

wear,the steeringdrag linksmay need to be adiusted,

Adiustthedrag links so that equal bngths are threaded

into the ball iointon the left and right side:

1, Loosentheiam nut foundon the drag linkat the rear

of the ballioint, See Figure12,

2, Removehex nuton the topof ballioint, See Figure12,

3, Threadthe ballioint towardtheiam nutto shortenthe

draglink, Threadthe ballioint awayfrom theiam nut

to bngthenthe drag link,

4, Replacehex nutand retightentheiam nut after proper

adiustmentis achieved,

NOTE:Threadingthe ballioints too far ontothe drag links

will causethe front tires to "toe4n"too far,Propertoeqn is

between1/16"and5/16",

Figure 12

NOTE: Threading the

Fronttire toeqncan be measuredas follows:

1, Placethesteeringwheelin positionfor straight

aheadtravel

2, In front of the axle, measurethe distancehorizontally

fromthe insideof the left rimto the insideof the right

rim,Notethedistance,

3, Behindthe axle, measurethe distancehorizontally

fromthe insideof the left rimto the insideof the right

rim,Notethedistance,

4. Themeasurementtakeninfr_nt_ftheaxIe_h_uIdbebetween1/16__and5/16Èbssthanthemeasure_

menttakenbehindtheaxle,Adiustifnecessary, L

inorder te rep!acethe

Figure 13

WARNING: Before performing

any maintenance or repairs,

disengage PTO, move shift lever

into neutral position, set parking

brake, stop engine and remove

key to prevent unintended

starting.

Engine

Referto the Kohler OperatodOwner Manual for

engine maintenance instructions.

Checkengine oil level beforeeachuseas instructed

in the Kohbr Operator/OwnerManualpackedwith your

unit,Follow the instructionscarefully.

Changing Engine Oil

NOTE:Dependingonthe engine modelfoundon your

tractor,it may be necessaryto removethe tractor'sside

panelin order to replacethe oil filter (if so equipped),

1, Popopenthe protectivecap onthe endof the oil

drainvalveto exposethe drainport, See Figure13,

2, Removetheoil fill cap/dipstick fromthe oil fill tube,

3, Pushthe oil drain hose(packedwith this manual)

ontothe oil drain port, Route theoppositeend of the

hoseintoan appropriateoil colbction containerwith

a capacitygreatenoughto colbct the usedoil

4, Aftertheoil has finisheddraining,pushtheoil drain

valvebackin, rotateit clockwiseto lock the valve

closedandre=capthe end of the oil drainvalve to

keepdebrisfromenteringthedrainport,

5, Servicethe oil filter (if soequipped)as instructedin

the separateKohbr Operator/OwnerManualpacked

withyourunit,

Performthe abovestepsinthe oppositeorder afteroil

hasfinisheddraining,

6, Refillthe enginewith newmotoroil as instructedin the

KohlerOperator/OwnerManualpackedwithyour unit,

IMPORTANT:Referto the KohlerOperator/Owner

Manualpackedwithyourunit for informationregardingthe

quantityand properweightof motoroil

Air Cleaner

Servicethe pre=cbaner,if so equipped,and cartridge/air

cbaner elementas instructedin the Kohbr Operator/

OwnerManualpackedwithyour unit.

Spark PJug(s)

Thesparkplug(s)shouldbecleanedand the gap reset

oncea season,Sparkplug replacementis recommended

at the startof each mowingseason,Referto the Kohbr

Operator/OwnerManualfor correctplugtype and gap

specifications,

Lubrication

WARNING: Before lubricating,

repairing, or inspecting, atways

disengage PTO, move shift lever

into neutral position, set parking

brake, stop engine and remove

key to prevent unintended start-

ing.

Engine

Lubricatethe enginewith motoroil as instructedin the

KohlerOwnerManualpackedwith yourunit,

Pivot Points & Linkage

Lubricateall the pivotpointson the drivesystem,parking

brakeandlift linkageat bast oncea seasonwithlightoil

Rear Wheels

The rearwheelsshouldbe removedfrom the axles once

a season,Lubricatethe axles and the rimswell with an

all=purposegreasebeforere=installingthem,

Front AxJes

Eachendof the tractor'sfrontpivotbaris equippedwith a

greasefitting,Lubricatewitha greasegun afterevery25

hoursof tractoroperation,

Cleaning the Engine And Deck

Anyfuel or oil spilledon the machineshouldbe wiped

off promptly.DoNOTallowdebristo accumulatearound

the coolingfins of the engine or on anyotherpart of the

machine.

IMPORTANT:The useof a pressurewasherto cban your

tractoris NOTrecommended,It maycausedamageto

ebctrbal components,spindles,pulleys,bearingsor the

engine,

Deck Wash System TM

Yourtractor'sdeckmay'beequippedwitha waterport on \,

itssurfaceas part of its deck wash system,

If equipped,usethe DeckWashSystemTM to rinsegrass

clippingsfromthe deck'sundersideandpreventthe

buildupof corrosivechemicals,Completethe following

stepsAFTEREACHMOWING:

1, Drivethe tractorto a level,clearspot on yourlawn,

nearenoughto a water sillcock(spigot)for your

gardenhoseto reach,

IMPORTANT:Makecertainthetractor'sdischargechute

is directedAWAYfromyourhouse,garage,parkedcars,

etc,

2, Disengagethe PTO(BladeEngage),movethe shift

leverintothe neutralposition,set the parkingbrake,

andstop theengine,

3, Threadthe hosecoupler(packagedwith yourtractor's

Operator'sManual)ontothe endof yourgardenhose,

4, Attachthe hosecouplerto the waterport on your

deckssurface,SeeFigure14,

5, Turnthe wateron,

6, Whilesittingin theoperator'spositionon thetractor,

re=startthe engineandplacethe throttleleverin the

FAST(rabbit)position,

7, Disengagethe parkingbrake,

8, Movethe tractor'sPTO(BladeEngage)intothe ON

position,

9, Remaininthe operator's position with the cutting

deckengagedfor a minimumof two minutes,allowing

the undersideof thecuttingdeck to thoroughlyrinse,

10,Movethe tractor'sPTO(BladeEngage)intothe OFF

position,

11,Turnthe ignitionkeyto the STOPpositionto turn the

tractor'sengineoff andengagethe parkingbrake,

12,Turnthe wateroff anddetachthe hosecouplerfrom

the waterport on yourdeckssurface,

13,Repeatsteps4=11on theoppositeside of thecutting

deck,

Cutting Deck Remova_

Toremovethe cuttingdeck, proceedas follows:

1, Placethe PTO(BladeEngage)knobin the disen=

gaged(OFF)positionand engagethe parkingbrake,

2, Lowerthe deckby movingthedeck lift leverinto the

bottomnotchon the rightfender,

3, Removethe PTObeltfromaroundthe tractor's

enginepulleyandidler pulley(s),Referto Figure18

onpage 24,

4, Lookingat the cuttingdeck fromthe left sideof the

tractor,locatethe decksupport pin on the rearleft

sideof the deck, See Figure15,

i "\

Figure 14

Support Pin

...... ............. i / / /

Figure 15

5, Pullthe deck support pin outwardto releasethe deck

fromthe deck lift arm,

6, Rotatethe pin slightlytowardthe rearof the tractor

and releasethe pin intothe holeprovided,

7, Repeatthe abovestepson the tractor'srightside,

8, Movethe deck lift leverinto thetop notchon the right

fenderto raisedeck lift arms up and out of the way,

9, Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck towardthe front of the

tractorand releasethe hookson the deck from the

deckstabilizerrod,

10,Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck (fromthe rightside) out

from underneaththe tractor,

iMPORTANT

Make certain the

tractor's discharge chute

is directed AWAYfrom

your house garage,

parked cars. etc.

WARNING

Never exceed the

maximum inflation

_ressureshown on the

sidewall of the tire.

Batteries g ive off an

.=×plosivegas whib

:barging. Charge bat-

tery in a wellventiJated

_rea and keep away

from an open flame

_r pilot light as on a

_vaterheater, space

heater, furnace, clothes

;lryeror other gas

_ppliances.

Be sure to shut the

engine off, remove

ignition key, discon-

nect the spark plug

wire(s) and ground

against the engine to

prevent unintended

starting before remov=

ing the cutting blade(s)

for sharpening or

replacement. Protect

your hands by using

heavy gloves or a rag

tograsp the cutting

blade.

Jump Starting

WARNING: Never e×ceed the

ma×imum inflation pressure

shown on the sidewall of tire.

The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:

Approximately10psifor the reartires

Approximately14psi for the fronttires

IMPORTANT:Referto the tire sidewallforexacttire

manufacturer'srecommendedormaximumpsi. Do not

overinflate.Uneventire pressurecouldcausethe cutting

deckto mow unevenly.

Battery

Thebatteryis seabd and is maintenance-free.Acid

bvels cannotbe checked.

. Alwayskeepthe batterycabbs and terminalscban

andfreeof corrosivebuild-up.

. Aftercleaningthe batteryand terminals,apply a light

coatof petroleumielly or greaseto bothterminals.

• Alwayskeepthe rubberboot positionedoverthe

positiveterminalto preventshorting.

IMPORTANT:If removingthe batteryforany reason,

disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wire fromit's terminal

first,followedbythe POSITIVE(Red)wire.When

re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE

(Red)wire itsterminalfirst,followedbythe NEGATIVE

(Black)wire.Becertainthat thewiresare connectedto

thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcould changethe

polarityandresult in damageto your engine'salternat-

ingsystem.

Charging

If thetractor hasnot beenput into usefor an extended

periodof time,chargethe batterywith an automotive-

type 12-voltchargerfor a minimumof one hour at six

ampe.

WARNING: Batteries give off an

explosive gas while charging.

Charge battery in a well venti-

lated area and keep away from

an open flame or pilot light as

on a water heater, space heater,

furnace, clothes dryer or other

gas appliances.

WARNING: When removing or

installingthe battery, follow

these instructions to prevent the

screwdriver from shorting against

the frame.

IMPORTANT:Neveriumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith

the batteryof a runningvehicle,

1. Connectendof one iumpercableto the positive

terminalof thegood battery,thenthe otherend to the

positiveterminalof the dead battery.

2. Connectthe otheriumpercableto the negative

terminalof thegood battery,thento the frame of the

unit with the dead battery.

WARNING: Failure to use this

procedure could cause sparking,

and the gas in either battery could

explode.

Cleaning

Cban the batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand

washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution,if neces-

sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswith a wire brushto

removedeposits,CoatterminaBandexposedwiringwith

greaseor petroleumielly to preventcorrosion,

Battery Failures

Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:

. incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging

. overcharging • corrodedconnections

"freezing

Thesefailures are NOTcovered by your tractor's

warranty.

Cutting B_adee

WARNING: Be sure to shut the

engine off, remove ignition

key, disconnect the spark plug

wire(s) and ground against the

engine to prevent unintended

starting before removing the

cutting blade(s) for sharpening or

replacement. Protect your hands

by using heavy gloves or a rag to

grasp the cutting blade.

WARNING:Periodicallyinspect

the Made spindJes for cracks or

damage, especially if you strike a

foreign object. Replace immedi-

ately if damaged.

Thebladesmayberemovedas follows,

1, Removethe deck from beneaththe tractor,(referto

CuttingDeckRemovalon page21)thengently flip

the deck overto exposeits underside,

2, Race a blockof wood betweenthe centerdeck hous-

ingbaffleand the cuttingbladeto act asa stabilizer,

SeeFigure16,

3, Usea 15/16"wrenchto removethe hexflangenut

thatsecuresthe bladeto thespindleassembly,See

Figure16,

4, Toproperlysharpenthe cutting blades,removeequal

amountsof metalfrom bothends of the bladesalong

the cuttingedges, parallelto the trailingedge,at a

25° to 30° angle,

I[_tPORTANT:If the cuttingedgeof the blade hasalready

beensharpenedto within 1 5/8" fromthe edge,or if any

metalseparationis present,replacethe bladeswith new

ones,See Figure17,

It is importantthateachcuttingblade edge be ground

equallyto maintainproperbladebalance,

• A poorlybalancedbladewill causeexcessive

vibrationand maycausedamageto thetractorand

resultinpersonalinjury,The bladecan be testedby

balancingit on a roundshaftscrewdriver,Grindmetal

fromthe heavysideuntil it balancesevenly,

• Whenreplacingthe blade,be sureto installthe blade

withthe sideof the blade marked"Bottom" (orwith

a part numberstampedin it) facingthe groundwhen

the moweris in the operatingposition,

IMPORTANT:Usea torquewrenchto tightenthe blade

spindlehexflangenutto between70foot-poundsand 90

foot-pounds,

Fuses

A fuseis installedin yourtractor'swiringharnessto

protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage

causedby excessiveamperage,

Figure 16

Figure 17

If the electricalsystemdoes notfunction,or your

tractor'senginewill notcrank,first checkto becertain

thatthe fuse has not blown,

• It can eitherbe foundunderthe hoodmountedbehind

the top of the dashpanelon the supportbar,or under

the seat mountedto the insideof the tractorframe

nextto the batterytray,

Always use a fuse with the same

amperage capacity for replace-

meat.

Periodically inspect

the blade spindles for

cracks or damage,

especially if you strike

a foreign object.

Replace immediately if

damaged.

Always use a fuse with

:he same amperage

capacity for replace-

meat.

f_!!_ _i_ _

-- ", Tochangeor rep ace thedeck bet andPTObet onyour

tractor,proceedas follows:

I Pivoting Idler Pulley Belt Guard 1, Lowerthe deckby movingthedeck lift bver into the

\ / bottomnotchon the rightfender,

Your Lawn

Figure 18

"Square

Hole

2, Removethe beltguardsby removingthe seBtapping

screwsthatfastenthem to the deck,

3, a, To easein removingthe belt in latersteps, loosen,

but do not remove,the boltwhich securesthe

pivotingidlerpulby to the idlerbracket,

b, inserta 3/8"-driveratchetwrench(setto tighten)

intothe squarehob foundinthe idlerbracketon the

bft side of the deck'ssurface,SeeFigure18,

c, Graspthe ratchet'shandb and pivot it towardthe

rightside of the tractorto relbve tensionon the belt,

d, With belttension relbved,carefully removethe

belt from around the bft-hand spindle pulley.

IMPORTANT:Carefullyallowthe ratchetto pivotrearward

beforeremovingit fromthe squarehob,

WARNING

Be sure to shut the

engine off, remove ig=

nition key, disconnect

Lhespark pJugwire(s)

and ground against

the engine to prevent

unintended starting

before removing the

beJt(s).

Avoid the possibility of

a pinching injury. Do

not place your fingers

on the idler spring or

between the belt and a

pulley while removing

the belt.

Changing the Deck Be_t & PTO Be_t

WARNING: Be sure to shut

the engine off, remove ignition

key, disconnect the spark plug

wire(s} and ground against the

engine to prevent unintended

starting before removing the

belt(s).

Allbeltson yourtractorare subiectto wearandshould

bereplacedif anysigns of wearare present,

IMPORTANT:The V-beltsfoundon yourtractorare

speciallydesignedto engageanddisengagesafely,A

substitute(nomOEM)Wbeltcan bedangerousby not

disengagingcompletely,Fora properworkingmachine,

usefactoryapprovedbelts,

WARNING: Avoid the possibility

of a pinching injury. Do not place

your fingers on the idler spring

or between the belt and a pulley

while removing the belt.

4, Removethe deck belt fromaroundall pulbys, including

the deck idler pulleysandthe electricPTOclutch,

NOTE: The idler pulby(s) mayhaveto be loosened,but

not removed,in orderto removethe beltfrom around

them,

5, Routethe newbelts (deck beltfirst) as shownin Figure

19,

6, Remountthe beltguardsremovedearlbr,

Changing the Transmission Drive

Be_ta

NOTE:Severalcomponentsmust beremovedand

specialtools(i,e, air/impactwrench)inorderto change

the tractor'sdrivebelts, Seean authorizedTroyBilt

ServiceDeabr to haveyourdrivebelts replacedor phone

CustomerSupportas instructedonpage2 for information

onorderinga ServiceManual

Figure 19

; of this manualbeforestoringfor an extendedperiod, Manualfor properenginecare priorto storingyourtractor,

WARNING

Drain fuel only into an

approved container

outdoors, away from

an open flame. Al-

low engine to coon.

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes, and

other sources of igni=

tion prior to draining

fuel.

WARNING: Drain fueJ only into

an approved container outdoors,

away from an open flame. Allow

engine to coot. Extinguish

cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and

other sources of ignition prior to

draining fuel.

WARNING: Never store the

machine or fuel container indoors

where there is an open flame,

spark or pilot tight such as on

water heater, furnace, clothes

dryer or other gas appliance.

Attachments & Accessories

The followingattachmentsandaccessoriesare compatiblefor Model60TPHorseLawnTractors,Seethe retailer

fromwhichyou purchasedyour tractor,an authorizedTroy BiltService Dealeror phone 1-866-840-6483for informa-

tion regardingpriceandavailability,

NOTE:Model60TPLawnTractorsare NOTdesignedfor use withany typeof ground_engagingattachments(e,g,

filleror plow),Useofthis typeof equipmentWILLvoid thetractor'swarranty,

MODEL _ DESCRiPTiON

0EM-190-032

OEM-190-i92

OEM-190-193

OEM-190-218

OEM_190_607"

OEM-190-658

OEM_190_672

OEM-190-833

42-inchTwo-stageSnowThrower

50-inch BaggerKit

50-inch MulcherKit

BearWheelWeightKit

DeluxeTractorSunshade

GrilleGuard(mountsonfrontof tractor)

46-inch FrontDozerBlade

Notcompatiblewithtractorsequippedwitha GrassCollector

Never store the ma-

chine or fuel container

indoors where there is

an open flame, spark

or pilot light such

as on water heater,

furnace, clothes dryer

or other gas appliance.

iiiii_i_iii_ii_i_i_ii_iii_iW_i_!_!_!_i_ii_i_iiiii_iiiii_iH:!:!:!:!i_i_@iiiiiiii

_and instructions

For repairs beyond

the minor adjust-

ments listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer.

Problem

Engine runs erratic

Cause

1, Unitrunningwith CHOKEapplied,

2, Sparkplugwire(s) loose,

3, Blockedfuel lineor stab fuel

4, Ventingas cap plugged,

5, Waterordirt infuel system,

6, Dirty aircbaner,

Remedy

1. PlacePTOknob (orlever)in

1, PushCHOKEcontrol(if so

equipped)in, or movethe throttle

controlout of the CHOKEposition,

2, Connectand tightenspark

plugwire(s),

3, Cban fuel line;fill tank with clean,

fresh(less than30 daysold)

gasoline,Replacefuel filter,if so

equipped,

4, Char ventor replaceif damaged,

5, Drainfuel tank, Refillwith

freshfuel

6, Replaceair cleanercartridge/eb=

mentor cleanpre=cleaner,if so

equipped,

Problem Cause Remedy

. 2, Air flowrestrbted,' 2, CLeangrassclippingsanddebris

, , aroundthe engine:scoe!!ng

• • finsandbbwer housing.

Enginehesitates at 1, Sparkplug(s)gaptooclose, 1, Removespark plug(s)and reset

high RPM thegap,

' ..... equipped, ........ .....

Excessive

Vibration

Uneven cut

1, Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced,

2, Damagedor bentcutting blade,

1, Decknot balancedproperly,

2, Dullblade,

3, Uneventire pressure,

1, Tightenbladeandspindle,Balanc(

blade,

2, Replaceblade,

1, Performside-to-sidedeckadiust-

ment,

2, Sharpenor replaceblade,

3, Checktire pressureinall fourtires,

For repairs beyond

the minor adjust-

ments listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer,

Model 60TP

Models w/Quick

Adjust Seat

Modelsw/Manually

Adjusting Seat

..... i

t_ ¸¸¸•'(iii_ii_ii_'i!¸ •

Ref. Part No. Description

No.

1 710-1268t Screw,#10-16x.375

2 712-04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF

3 712-04064f Nut, FlangeLock, 1/4-20

4 720-0309At SeatAdiusterGrip

5 726-0201t Nut, Speed,.3125ID

6 731-04074f Spacer

7 732-0499t CompressionSpring.41x 1.5

8 732-1184 Spring,Extension,.84Dia.x 4.6

9 736-0275t Wash,Flat,.344x.688 x.065

10 736-3019t Wash,Flat,.531x1.062x.134

11 738-0137At Screw,Shld, .340x.285,1/4-20

12 738-0296 Screw,Shoulder,.437x.268

13 738-0966At Screw,Should,.50x.925,3/8-16

14 783_0209D SeatBracket,Lift

15 783_0611t SeatStop

16 783-0738Ct SeatPivotBracket

17 783-0739At SeatAdiustmentLever

18 783_0753t SeatAdiustmentSelector

19 757-04036 MediumBackSeat

20 726_3046 RatchetClip

21 735-0657 LR FootPad, Rubber

22 735-0656 RH FootPad,Rubber

23 710_0451 Bolt, Carriage,5/16_18.75,Grl

24 710-0599 Screw,1/4-20,0.500

25 710-0604A Screw,5/16-18,0.625

26 710-0895 Screw,1/4-15,0.750

27 731_1990 Cover,Lift Lever

28 731-2104C Cover,w/ CupHolder

29 736-3078 Washer,Flat,.344x 1.0x.063

Ref. Part No. Description

No.

30 783-04333A Fender

31 783-0677B Adiust.Brkt., Lift

32 783-1489B MountingBracket,Seat

33 710_0227 Screw,#8_18x.50

34 726_0279 Plate,Insulator

35 725-1303 SpringSwitch,Outer

36 725-1439 SpringSwitch,inner

37 726-0278 Plate,InsulatorBoss

38 683_04079 ShaftAssembly,Lift

39 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,GrF

40 714-0104 Pin,Cotter,.072Dia.x 1.13

41 714-0111 Pin,Cotter,3/32, 1.0

42 716-0106A Ring,EType,.625Dia.

43 720_0311 Grip, Handle,1/2

44 732_0874 Spring,Torsion

45 738-0138A Screw,5/16-18x.620Gr2

46 738-0380 Screw,Shld,.50x.27

47 741-0225 Bearing,RexFlange

48 746-0968 Cable,Lift, 16.16

49 747-04155 Handle,Lift

50 756_1154 Pulley,Roller

51 783_0678A Arm, Lift_LH& RH

52 736-0607 LockWasher,5/16

53 710-0726 Screw,5/16-12

54 738-04012At ShoulderScrew

55 720-04061t Knob,3/8-16

56 736-0300t FlatWasher,.406x .875x .059

57 783-04081At SeatPivotBracket,ManualAdi.

58 710-0870t HexHeadWasherScrew,3/8_16

t if Equipped

NOTE:Tractorfeaturesvaryby model NOTall partslistedaboveandpicturedon the previouspageare standard

equipment.

ustrated

parts,calltheCustomer

Service Line at

Model 80TP

Ref. Part No. Description

No.

1 710-04095 RexScrew,3/8-16, 1,00,Gr5

2 710-0514 RexScrew,3/8-16, 1,00,Gr5

3 710-0643 HexScrew,5/16-18,1,00,Gr5

4 711-1408 Link, Drag,RH

5 7114409A Link,Drag,LH

6 712-0214 Nut,Hex Lock,3/8-24

7 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,Grf

8 712-0459 Nut,Range Lock,7/16-20

9 712-3004A Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Gr5

10 712-0240 Nut,Jam,7/16-20,Gr2

11 7174550E Gear,Steering,11/90Ratio

12 717-1554 Gear,Pinion,Steering

13 723-0448A BaliJoint,7/16-20,Lock

14 736-3004 Washer,Flat,,406 x,875x,105

15 736-3084 Washer,Flat,,51x 1,12x ,06

16 710q260A Screw,5/16-18,0,750

17 738-04154 Spacer,Shoulder,,38 x 1,00x ,31

18 738qOO1A Shaft,Steering,,6250Dx 24,25

19 741-0475 PlasticBushing,3801D

20 738-0143 Screw,Shoulder,,498x,340

21 783-0726E PivotBracket,SupportRH

22 783-0727D PivotBracket,SupportLH

23 783-0728 PivotBracket,Bar

24 631-04008 SteeringWheel

25 731-04681 SteeringWheeICap

26 738-04128 ShoulderScrew,,5 x 2,380,3/8-16

27 734-2290A DeluxeRubCap

28 736-0316 FlatWasher,,78x 1,589x ,06

29 714-04039 CotterPin, 5/32x 1,25

30 719-04105 Cast IronPivot Bar

31 731-04693 RubCap

32 638-04003 LHAxle Assembly,,750

33 638-04004 RHAxb Assembly,,750

34 711-0332 Pin,Clevis,,50 x,78

35 714-04023 CotterPin, Internal,,080x 1,5625

36 783-0720A AdiustmentBracket,Front

37 741-0656A RexFlangeBearing

38 726-04035 PushNut

39 712-0431 FlangeLockNut, 3/8-16

40 634-04087 WheelAssemblyComplete,15x 6

734-04040 Tire Only 15x 6 x 6

634-04081 RimOnly w/Valve Stem

parts, call the Customer

Service Line at

or visit

wwW:tioyb t,com:

Model 60TP

\\\\

Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description

Ref.

No.

710-0726

710-0599

783-04829

746-1100

746qO85A

731-05357

738-04091

783-04827

783-04828

783-04840

783-04841

783-04606A

712-0185

751q 0283

751-0603

710-1017

710-0895

710-3217

712-0142

731q857

Screw,5/16-12x.750

SelfqappingScrew,1/4-20x.5

SidePanel- LH

ThrottleControl

ChokeControl

HeadlightLens

ShoulderScrew.43x.29

Hood,T Style

SidePanel- RH

PivotBracket- RH

PivotBracket- LH

GrillPivotBracket

SpeedNut

FuelTank,ThreeGallon

FuelCap

Screw,1/4-14x.625

SelfqappingScrew,1/4-15x.75

TrussPhillipsScrew,#8-32x.375

HexNut,#8-32

ThrottleControlKnob

No.

20 731-05005B

21 731-04215

22 731-04217

23 747-04161

24 747-1196

25 629-04083t

26 725-04036B

27 783-04908

28 710-0642

29 783-04909

30 725-0963

31 736-0270

32 710q611B

33 725-1649

34 725-04227A

35 725-1745

725-1744

36 725-1752

-- 725-043361-

t NotShown

DashPanel

CruiseControlButton

ParkingBrakeButton

TankSupportRod

Brake/CruisePivotRod

HeadlightWire Harness

SystemsInd. Monitorw/Hr. Meter

RHDashSupportPlate

SelfqappingScrew,1/4-20x.75

LHDashSupportPlate

Lamp

BellWasher.265x.75x.062

Screw,5/16-18x.75

HeadlightSocket

ignitionSwitch

ignitionKeyw/plastic cover

ignitionKeyw/oplasticcover

ElectricPTOSwitch

Wire Harness

To order replacement

parts, call the Customer

Service Line at

1-800-648-6776,

or visit

Model 60TP

Left Hand Transmission

Bolt Mounting

Ref. Part No. Description

No.

1 17840 MountingBracket,Transaxle

2 725-04039 Switch,Interlock

3 17962 Plate,Switch

4 647-04020 LeverAssembly,Shift

5 710-0607 Screw,5/16-18,0.500

6 710-0726 Screw,5/16-12,0.750

7 710-0809 Screw,1/4-20,1.250

8 710-1007 Screw,Seres,3/8-16, 1.500

9 710-1266 Screw,5/16-18,3.50, Gr5

10 710-3144 Screw,3/8-16,2.00,Gr5

11 711-0736 AdiustmentFerrule1/4-20x 1.

12 712-0241 Nut,Hex,3/8-24, Gr5

13 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF

14 712-0431 Nut,FlangeLock,3/846, GrF

15 712-0700 Nut,Flange,9/16-18,Gr2

16 714-0104 Pin,Cotler.O72Dia.x 1.13

17 714-0111 Pin,Cotter,3/32, 1.0

18 714-0209 CotterPin,Internal,.125Dia.

19 714-0470 Pin,Cotter,1/8x 1.25

20 718-0758A PulleyHub,5/8 Spline

21 720-04028 Knob,Shift

22 723-3018 BallJoint

23 731-04602 Sleeve.758x.821x3.3125

24 731-04604 Sleeve.758x.821x 2.4375

25 732-0384 Spring,Extension,.62Diax 6.12

26 732-0525 SpringClip,Shifter

27 732-0716C Spring,Extension.59ODx 4.00

28 732-0963 Spring,Extension.50Diax 6.37

29 736-0169 Washer,Lock,3/8

30 710-0224 Screw,#10q6.50

31 738-0372B Spacer,Shoulder,1.00x.38 x.38

32 747-04146A Rod,Shift

33 747-04164 Rod, Brake

34 747-1127 IdlerRod,Adiustable,3/8

35 748-0334 Spacer.68

36 750-0566A Spacer.260x.372x 1.030

37 754-0467 Belt,V-Type

38 754-0468 Belt,V-Type

39 756-04002 Pulley,V-Type,7.25Dia.

40 756-04224 IdlerPulley,Flat2.75OD

41 783-04283 Bracket,Shift

Ref. Part No. Description

No.

42 783-04360 Bracket,Shift,F-N-R

43 783-04442 Idler Bracket,CenterDouble

44 647-0031B ControlAssembly,Brake

45 647-0032A ControlAssembly,Speed

46 683-0266 PedalAssembly

47 710-0650 Screw,5/16-18,0.875

48 710q260A Screw,5/16q8,0.750

49 710q611B Screw,5/16-18,0.750

50 711-04159B Pin,3/8-16x2.68

51 731-2290A Hub Cap

52 732-0335 Spring,Compression..405x1.17

53 732-0955 Spring,Extension.50OD x 1.41

54 732-0963 Spring,Extension.50OD x 6.37

55 735-0662 Pad

56 735-3049 Pad,Brake

57 736-0187 Washer,Flat.64 x 1.24x.06, Ht

58 736-0262 Washer,Flat.385x.870x.092

59 736-0300 Washer,Flat.406 x.875x.059

60 736-3008 Washer,Flat.344x.750x.120

61 738-0155 Screw,Shoulder.437Diax.162

62 738-0380 Screw,Shoulder,.50x.27Lg,

63 741-0225 Bearing,Hex Flange

84 741-3065B Split Bearing,Hex Flange

65 747-04093 Rod,BrakeLock

66 747-04096 Rod,CruiseControl

67 748-04039BI Latch,CruiseControl

68 783-0732A Bracket,Lockout

69 783-0773A Ped,Brake

70 783-04612 Bracket,SteeringSupport

71 618-04034 Transmission,SingleSpeed

72 683-04055A BracketAssembly,Torque

73 683-04130 Bracket,Idler

74 710-0227 Screw,#8-18x.50

75 710-0514 Screw,3/8-16, 1.00

76 710-0604A Screw,5/16q8.625

77 710-1315 Screw,3/8-16, 1.250

78 712-0130 Nut, Lock,3/8-16,Nylon

79 725-1644 SwitchSpring,Short

80 726-0320 Plate,Insulator

81 750-04294 Spacer,Shoulder

82 756-04209 Pulley,V-Type,3.06

Continued on next page

Parts List

To order replacement

parts, call the Customer

Service Line at

1-800-648-6776,

orvisit

www.troybilt.com.

Model 60TP

To order replacement

parts, call the Customer

Service Line at

1=800=648=6776,

or visit

www.troy bilt.com.

Ref. I Part No. Description

No.

83 656=04015 PulleyAss'y,VariableSpeed

84 683=04129 Bracket,Pulley

85 710=0627 Screw,5/16=24,.750

86 710=1652 Screw,1/4=20,.625

87 718=04012 Cup,Bearing

88 736=0362 Washer,Flat

89 741=0600 BallBearing

90 736=0119 LockWasher,5/16

91 736=0242 Washer,Bell.340x.872x.060

92 712=04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8=16,GrF

93 714=0507 Pin,Cotter,3/32x.750

94 736=0430 FlatWasher.350x 1.59x.062

95 634=0177 WheelAssyComp,20x 10x 8

734=1873 Tire Only20 x lOx 8

634=0222 RimOnly w/Valve Stem

96 736=3010 FlatWasher,.407x .812x .135

97 712=3004A Nut,FlangeLock,5/16=18,Gr 5

_i_ill _i i_i_I _ iiii_i

Exhaustgasket,

mounting nuts, and

starter nut supplied

Kohler

Ref. Part No.

No.

1 710-0227

2 710-0599

3 783-04573

4 783-04574

5 751-3142

6 710-0654A

7 751-10007

8 751-3141

9 726-0205

10 725-0157

11 783-04783

Description

ABScrew#8-18x 0,5

TT Screw1/4-20x 0,5

LH MufflerBracket

RHMufflerBracket

Oil DrainCap

TT Screw3/8-16x 1,00

ExhaustPipe- LH

Oil DrainExtensionHose

HoseClamp

CaNeTie

TwinHeatShield

Ref.

No.

12 751-3140

13 751-10349

14 751-0564B

15 751-10161

16 751-10006

17 710-0642

18 728-04000

19 751-10353

20 683-04256

21 712-3005

22 736-0300

Part No. Description

Oil DrainValve

FuelLineHose

MufflerDeflector

Muffler

ExhaustPipe- RH

Screw,1/4-20,x ,750

PopRivet

LongMufflerDeflector

MufflerShMd

FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

FlatWasher,,406x ,875x ,059

To order replacement

parts, ealJ the Customer

Service Line at

1=800=648=6776,

or visit

www.troybilt.com.

Model 60TP

Ref. Part No. Description

No.

1 710-0728 Screw,5/18-12,0.75

2 710-0859 Screw,3/8-16, 2.50,Gr5

3 710-04379A Screw,7/16-20,3.50,Gr5, Lock

4 712-04065 Nut,Range Lock,3/8-16,GrF

5 717-04174 PTOClutch,Electric

6 736-0277 Washer,Flat, 1.031x 1.620x.095

7 748-0415B Spacer.385IDx.635ODx 1.54

8 756-0639A Pulley,Engine,3.56Diameter

9 783-04419B ClutchBracket

10 783-04467 DeckBracket,Up-Stop

11 710-0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4-20.75,Gr5

12 712-0271 Nut,Seres,1/4-20

13 736-0171 LockWasher,7/16

14 725-1750A Battery,235 CCA

15 725-1428A Solenoid,12V,100Amp

16 683-04173 FrameAssembly,Lower

17 710-0607 Screw,5/16-18,0.500

18 710-0842 Screw,1/4-20,0.750

19 710-3005 Screw,3/8-16, 1.25,Gr5

20 712-04064 Nut,Range Lock,1/4-20,GrF

21 710-0599 Screw,1/4-20,0.50

22 732-04035 Spring,Compr. 1.28OD x 3.125

23 736-0222 Washer,Lock,1/4, External

24 783-04809 Frame,Upper

25 738-04058 Spacer,Shoulder.38x 1.0x.70

26 747-04121A HoldRod,Battery

27 783-0349 BatteryTray

28 783-0432% SeatBracket,Frame

Model 60TP

Ref. Part No. Description

No.

1 732-0614 Ring,Wire

2 716-0231 Ring,E Type.750

3 736-0336* FlatWasher,5/8x 1.0x.030

736-0337* FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.040

736-0349* FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.020

4 736-0335 Washer,Thrust.635x 1.26x.06

5 710q325 SelfqappingScrew,1/4-20x 1.625

6 719-04017 UpperRousing

7 711q109 input Shaft

8 741-0335 NeedleBearing.625x.813x.495

9 717-1464 144oothBevelPinion

10 716-0108 RetainingRing.437

11 741-0340 SleeveBearing,.75x.1.0x1.0

12 721-0338 Seal.75x 1.0x.125

13 618-04041 DifferentialAssembly

14 741-0336 FlangeBearing,5/8 x 3/4 x 3/4

15 717-04056 424oothBeveIGear

16 718-04045 ClutchCollar

17 711-04134 DriveShaft

18 736-0495* ThrustWasher,1.0x.632x.O

736-0494* FlatWasher.632x 1.00x.035

19 741-0337 FlangeBearing,5/8 x 3/4 x 15/16

20 611-0011 DetentShaftAssembly

21 741-0862 DetentBall

22 732-0863 CompressionSpring

23 719-04018 LowerHousing

24 717-0678 BrakePuck

25 761-0202 BrakeDisc

26 710q206 Self4appingScrew,1/4-20x 2.375

27 661-0001 BrakeAssembly

-- 737-0148 Grease(19oz.)

* Useapplicableflat washer(ref.#'s 3 or 18) in this applicationallowing.0150/.0020in. end-play

NOTE: If rebuildingthe upperhousing,includetwoounces(2oz.)of Unirex®N3grease(Part No.737-0289)in the

input shaftcavity.

List

To order replacement

parts, call the Customer

Service Line at

1-800-648-6776,

or visit

www.troybilt.com.

Model 60TP

Deck Lift Spring

Attach to RH Lift

(_ Arm

Ref. Part No. Description

No.

1 16606 Hook,Retainer

2 618=04125 SpindleAssembly

3 683=0254B HangerBracketAssembly

4 683=04098 Idler Bracket

5 683=04075 Weldment,50=inchDeck

6 703=3279 Chute Stop

7 710=0347 Screw,3/8=16,1.75

8 710=3103 Screw,5/16=18x 2.00

9 710=0528 Screw,5/16-18,1.25,Gr5

10 710=0599 Screw,1/4=20x 0.5

11 710=0607 Screw,5/16=18x.500

12 710=1260A Screw,5/16-18x.75

13 710=04095 Screw,3/8=16x 1.0

14 710=3178 Screw,Carriage,3/8=16x.75

15 738=0300 Washer,Flat,.408x.875x.059

16 712=04065 Nut, NylonLock,3/8=16

17 712=0417A Nut, Hex,Flange,5/8-18

18 712=04063 Nut, NylonLock,5/16=18

19 738=3056 Shld.Screw,1/2x 2.50Lg.

20 712=3010 Nut, Hex,5/16=18,Gr5

21 712=3019 Nut,7/16-14

22 731=04651t MulchPlug

23 714=0470 Pin,Cotter, 1/8x 1.25

24 732=0934 Exten.Spring,1.15Die. x 5.99Lg.

25 717=04074 DeckAdiustmentGear

26 712=3083 Lock Nut, Hex,1/2=13,Nylon

27 732=0306A Spring,Compression.531x 1.75

28 732=0459B Spring,Extension.94x6.74

Ref. Part No. Description

No.

29 734=04155 DeckWheel, 5.0

30 734=0973 DeckWheel,5.0

31 738=0119 Washer,Lock,5/16, RegularDuty

32 738=0407 Washer,Bell.45 x 1.0x.062

33 736=0406 Washer,Flat.442 x 1.38x.060

34 737=3000 Fitting,Lube,3/16

35 738=0373 ShoulderScrew

36 738=3005A Screw,Shoulder,.68x1.59

37 742=04053A Blade

38 747=1116 Rod,DeckRelease.375Dia

39 738=04146 ScrewPlug,M16x 1.5

40 754=04077 Belt,V=Type,Aramid

41 756=04129 Pulley,Idler,3.5"

42 747=1324 Rod,DeckAdiustment

43 783=04399 LHBeltCover

44 783=04400 RHBeltCover

45 783=04414 DeckSkirt,Center

46 783=04415 DeckSkirt,RH

47 712=0206 HexNut,1/2=13

48 712=0229 PushNut,3/8

49 712=0641 HexNut,M16=1.5

50 738=0225 LockWasher,5/8

51 732=3070 TorsionSpring.441Dx 2.10

52 783=04470 Chute Bracket

53 711=1762 HingePin

54 731=3131A ChuteDeflector

631=04070 ChuteAss'y(IncludeRef.#51=54)

t If Equipped

,,rderrepmoCement

parts, call the Customer

_ Service Line at

!=800=648,6776'

www.troybiit.eom. /

For a proper working machine

use Factory Approved Parts.

V°belts are designed to

engageand disengage safely.

A substitute (non OEM) V=belt

can be dangerous by not

Use this page to make

notesandwritedown

importantinformation.

CAUFORNJA EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardand MTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your2006 lawn

mower.In California,new lawnmowermust be designed,built andequippedto meet the State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTD ConsumerGroupInc must

warrantthe EECSon your lawnmowerfor the periodof time listedbelow providedthere has beenno abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower.

YourEECSmayincludeparts such as thecarburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuelcaps, valves,

canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.

Where a warrantaMe condition exists, MTDConsumer Group _newill repair your Hawnmower at no cost to you ineHudingdiagnosis, parts and Habor.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

Thisevaporativeemissioncontrol systemis warrantedfor twoyears. If anyevaporativeemission-relatedpart onyour equipmentis defective,the partwill be

repairedor replacedby MTDConsumerGroup Inc.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Asthe lawn mowerowner,you are responsiblefor performanceof the requiredmaintenancelistedin yourowner'smanual. MTDConsumerGroup Inc recom-

mendsthat you retain all receiptscoveringmaintenanceon your lawnmower,but MTDConsumerGroup Inccannot denywarrantysolelyfor the lackof receipts.

Asthe lawn mowerowner,you shouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDConsumerGroupInc maydenyyou warrantycoverageif yourlawn moweror a part has failed

dueto abuse,neglect, or impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.

Youare responsiblefor presentingyourlawn mowerto MTDConsumerGroupInc'sdistributioncenteror servicecenteras soonas the problemexists.The

warrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedin a reasonableamountof time, notto exceed30 days.If you havea questionregardingyour warrantycoverage,you should

contactthe MTDConsumerGroupIncService Departmentat 1-800-800-7310.

GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:

MTDConsumerGrouphc warrantsto the ultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthat the lawnmower is: Designed,built and equippedso as to

conformwithall applicableregulations;and freefrom defectsin materialsand workmanshipthatcausethe failure of a warrantedpart to be identicalin all material

respectsto that part as describedin MTDConsumerGroupInc's applicationfor certification.

Thewarranty periodbeginson the datethe lawnmoweris deliveredto an ultimatepurchaserorfirst placedinto service.Thewarranty periodis twoyears.

Subjectto certain conditionsand exclusionsas statedbelow,the warrantyon emission-relatedparts is as follows:

1. Anywarrantedpart that is not scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenanceinthe writteninstructionssupplied, is warrantedfor thewarranty period

statedabove. If the part fails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,the partwill be repairedor replacedby MTDConsumerGroupInc accordingto subsection

(4) below. Anysuch part repairedor replacedunderwarrantywill be warrantedfor the remainderof the period.

2. Anywarrantedpart that is scheduledonly for regularinspectioninthe writteninstructionssuppliedis warrantedfor thewarranty periodstated above.Any such

part repairedor replacedunderwarrantywill be warrantedfor the remainingwarrantyperiod.

3. Any warrantedpart that is scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenanceinthe written instructionssuppliedis warrantedfor the periodof time beforethe

first scheduledreplacementdatefor that part. If the part failsbeforethe firstscheduledreplacement,the partwill be repairedor replacedby MTDConsumer

GroupInc accordingto subsection(4) below. Anysuch part repairedor replacedunderwarrantywillbe warrantedfor the remainderof the periodpriorto the

first scheduledreplacementpointfor the part.

4. Repairor replacementof any warrantedpart underthe warrantyprovisionshereinmustbe performedat a warrantystationat no chargeto the owner.

5. Notwithstandingthe provisionsherein,warrantyservicesor repairswill beprovidedat all of our distributioncentersthat arefranchisedto servicethe subject

enginesor equipment.

6. The lawnmowerowner will not bechargedfor diagnosticlaborthat is directlyassociatedwithdiagnosisof a defective,emission-relatedwarrantedpart,

providedthat such diagnosticwork is performedat a warrantystation.

7. MTDConsumerGroupInc is liablefor damagesto other engineor equipmentcomponentsproximatelycaused bya failure underwarrantyof any warranted

part.

8. Throughoutthe lawnmowerwarrantyperiodstated above,MTDConsumerGroupIncwill maintaina supplyof warrantedparts sufficientto meetthe expected

demandfor suchparts.

9. Any replacementpart may be usedinthe performanceof any warrantymaintenanceor repairsand mustbe providedwithoutchargeto the owner.Suchuse will

not reducethe warrantyobligationsof MTDConsumerGroupInc.

10.Add-onor modified partsthat are notexemptedbythe Air ResourcesBoardmaynot beused.The use of any non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedparts by the

ultimatepurchaserwillbe groundsfor disallowinga warrantyclaims. MTDConsumerGroup Incwill not be liableto warrantfailures of warrantedparts caused

bythe use of a non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpart.

WARRANTED PARTS:

The repairor replacementof any warrantedpartotherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup

Inc demonstratesthat thelawn mowerhas been abused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,andthat such abuse, neglect,or impropermaintenancewasthe

directcauseof the need for repairor replacementof the part.That notwithstanding,any adjustmentof a componentthat hasa factory installed,and properly

operating,adjustmentlimiting device is still eligiblefor warrantycoverage.The following emissionwarrantyparts list are covered:FuelLine,Fuel Line Clamps

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

The limitedwarrantyset forthbelowis givenbyTroy_BiltLLCwithrespect

to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses_

sionsandterritories.

"Troy_Bilt"warrantsthis productagainstdefects in materialand workmam

shipfor a periodof two (2) years commencingon thedate of original

purchaseandwill,at its option,repairor replace,freeof charge,any part

foundto be defectivein materialsor workmanship.This limitedwarranty

shallonly applyif this producthasbeen operatedand maintainedin

accordancewiththe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,and

has notbeen subiectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,

impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,or damage

becauseof other perilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromthe

installationor use ofany part, accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby

Troy_Biltfor use with theproduct(s)coveredby this manualwill voidyour

warrantyas to any resultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefects in materialand

workmanshipfor aperiodof thirty (30)daysfromthedate of purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuch as: batteries,

belts,blades,bladeadapters,grass bags,rider deck wheels,seats,snow

throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

NOWTO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorizedservice

dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages,

or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-

0019, or can 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220,or log on to our

Web site at www.troybilt.com.

This limitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthe followingcases:

a. The engineor componentparts thereof.These itemsmay

carrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicable

manufacturer'swarrantyfor termsand conditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,and cylindershavea separateone

yearwarranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune_ups,brakeadiustments,clutch adiustments,

deckadiustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinish

dueto use or exposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthanan authorizedservice

dealer.

e. Troy_Biltdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssold or

exportedoutsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand

territories,exceptthosesold throughTroy_Bilt'sauthorized

channelsof exportdistribution.

f. Replacementpartsthatare notgenuineTroy_Biltparts.

g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

No impliedwarranty, includingany impliedwarranty of merchant°

ability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable

period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identi-

fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as

mentioned above,given by any person or entity, includinga dealer or

retailer,with respect to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. During the

period of the warranty,the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement

of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and

exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy-Bilt shall not be liable

for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without

limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care

services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted

product.

Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlongan impliedwarranty

lasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplyto you.

In no eventshall recoveryof any kind be greaterthanthe amountof the

purchasepriceof the productsold. Alteration of safety features of the

product shall void this warranty. Youassumethe risk and liability for

loss,damage,or injuryto youand yourpropertyand/or to others and their

propertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto use the product.

This limitedwarrantyshall notextendto anyoneotherthanthe original

purchaseror to the personfor whomit waspurchasedas a gift.

HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THiSWARRANTY:This limitedwar-

rantygh,'esyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalso haveother rights

whichvaryfromstateto state.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain

warrantycoverage.

TROYBILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAM D, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1(866} 840-6483, 1-330-558-7220

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