
Automatic Lawn Tractor- Super Bronco TM(Model 60TG)
READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
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 CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136=0019,
FORMNO,770=104901
PRINTEDIN U,S,A Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 1/06/2006

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
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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 responsibb forall 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,

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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.
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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 machine is 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 and in
watchfulcare of a responsibleadult otherthan
the operator.
b. Be alert 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. Use extremecarewhenapproachingblind
corners,doorways,shrubs,treesor other
objectsthatmayblockyourvisionof a child
who mayruninto 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}'earsold and overshould
readandunderstandthe operationinstructionsand
safetyrubs in this 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. Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Neverfill containersinsidea vehbb or ona
truckor trailerbedwitha plastb liner.Always
placecontainerson the groundawayfrom
yourvehble beforefilling.
c. When practbal, removegas-powered
equipmentfromthe truck ortrailerand refuelit
onthe ground.Ifthis is not possibb, then
refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha
portabb container,ratherthan fromagasoline
dispensernozzb.
d. Keepthe nozzb in contactwith the rimof
the fueltankor 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 no more
than1/2inchbelowbottomof filbr neck to
allowspacefor fuel expansion.
i. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
i. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it offthe 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 anopenflame,spark
or pilotlightas on a waterheater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergas
appliances.
m. Allowa machineto cool at bast fiveminutes
beforestoring.
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GeneralOperation:
1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the
machineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe
placefor futureandregularreferenceandforordering
replacementparts.
2. Be familiarwith all controlsand theirproperoperation.
Knowhow to stopthe machineanddisengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsold to operate
this machine.Children14yearsold andovershould
readandunderstandthe operationinstructionsand
safetyrubs in thismanualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedby aparent.
4. Neverallowadults to operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. To helpavoid bladecontactor a thrownobiect iniury,
keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat bast
75 feetfromthe machinewhileit is inoperation.8top
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to
beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,
andotherforeignobiectswhichcould bepickedup
andthrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobiectscancause
seriouspersonaliniury.
7, Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof
materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe
like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall or
obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto
ricochetbacktowardthe operator.
8. Alwayswearsafety glassesor safetygogglesduring
operationandwhile performingan adiustmentor
repairto protectyour eyes.Thrownobiectswhich
ricochetcan causeseriousiniuryto the eyes.
9. Wearsturdy,rough-sobdworkshoes and close-fitting
slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandiewelry
can becaughtinmovabbparts. Neveroperatethis
machinein barefeetor sandals.
10.Beawareof the mowerandattachmentdischarge
directionanddo notpoint it at anyone.Do notoperate
the mowerwithoutthe dischargecoverorentiregrass
catcherin itsproperplace.
11.Do notput handsor feetnearrotatingpartsor under
the cuttingdeck.Contactwiththe 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 alcoholordrugs.
16.Mowonly in daylightor goodartificiallight.
17,Nevercarrypassengers.
18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.
Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore
andwhilebackingto avoida back-overaccident.
19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine
smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationandexcessive
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
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21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always
turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set
parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore
dismounting.
22.Useextracare whenloadingor unloadingthe
machineintoa trailerortruck.Thisunitshould not
bedrivenupor downramp(s),becausethe unit
couldtip over,causingseriouspersonaliniury.The
unit mustbepushedmanuallyonramp(s)to loador
unloadproperly.
23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea
burn.Do nottouch.
24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen-
ingsetc. wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled
fromthe unit,whichcouldresultinseriousiniury.
25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompbtelyandshift into neutralbefore
attemptingto startengine.
26.Yourmachineis designedto cutnormalresidential
grassof aheightno morethan 10".Do notattemptto
mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture)
or pilesof dry leaves.Drygrassor leavesmay
contactthe engineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe
mowerdeckpresentinga poten%l fire hazard.
27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor
thismachineby the machinemanufacturer.Read,
understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith
the approvedaccessoryor attachment.
28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60 yearsand
above,areinvolvedin a largepercentageof riding
mower-relatediniuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilityto operatetheridingmower
safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom
seriousiniury.
29.If situationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthis
manual,usecareandgoodiudgment.Contactyour
customerservicerepresentativefor assistance.
WARNING
This symbol points
speed. }
20.Dbengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine
andwaituntilthe blade(s)cometo acompletestop
beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,
uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or
makinganyadiustments.

Slope Operation:
Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto lossof controland
tip-overaccidentswhichcan resultin severeinjury or
death,All slopesrequireextracaution,if you cannot
backupthe slopeor if youfeel uneasyonit, do notmow
it,
Foryour safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedas partof
thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunit
ona slopedor hillyarea,if the slopeis greaterthan 15
;_,_ degreesas shownonthe slopegauge,do notoperate
,, thisunit onthatareaorseriousinjurycouldresult,
uperal:lon Do:
1, Mow up and downslopes,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 hideobstacbs,
3, Use slow speed,Choosea low enoughspeed
settingso thatyouwill not haveto stoporshift while
onthe slope,Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven
thoughthe brakesarefunctioningproperly,Always
keepmachineingearwhengoingdownslopesto
takeadvantageof enginebrakingaction,
4, Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightsto improvestability,
5, Use extra carewith grasscatchersor otherat-
tachments,Thesecanchangethe stabilityof the
machine,
6, Keepall movementon theslopes slow and gradual
Do not makesuddenchangesinspeedor direction,
Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethe front
of the machineto liftand rapidlyfib overbackwards
whichcouldcauseseriousinjury,
7, Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope,If tires lose
traction,disengagethe blade(s)andproceedslowly
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 acliff,ditch,or if anedgecavesin,
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 extraweight
tendsto pushthetractorand maycauseyou to loose
control (e,g,tractormayspeedup, brakingandsteer-
ingabilityarereduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand
causetractorto overturn),
Towing:
1, Towonlywith a machinethat hasa hitchdesignedfor
towing,Do not attachtowedequipmentexceptat the
hitchpoint,
2, Followthe manufacturersrecommendationfor weight
limitsfor towedequipmentandtowingonslopes,
3, Neverallowchildrenor othersin or on towedequip-
ment,
4, On slopes,theweight of thetowed equipmentmay
causelossof tractionandlossof control,
5, Travelslowlyand allowextra distanceto 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
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Service lO,Neverattemptto makeadiustmentsor repairsto the
1. Neverrun an engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilated
area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,anddeadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain
the blade(s)andall movingpartshavestopped.
Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.
3. Periodicallycheckto make surethe bladescome to
compbte stopwithinapproximately(5) fiveseconds
afteroperatingthe bladedisengagementcontrol,if the
bladesdo notstopwithinthethis timeframe,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,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
7, Keepall nuts,bolts,and screwstight to be surethe
equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.
8. Nevertamperwith the safety interlocksystemor other
safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.
9. After strikinga foreignobiect,stop the engine,
disconnectthe sparkplugwire(s)and groundagainst
the engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any
damage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingand
operating,
machinewhile theengineis running,
11,Grasscatchercomponentsandthe discharge
coveraresubiectto wearanddamagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsor allowobiectsto bethrown,
Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents
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andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O,E,M,)partsonly,listedinthis
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,
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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
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expJos!ve.Neverfuel
machineindoors
°,whilethee.gi.e
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Hex Nut Hex Bolt
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE:The positivebatteryterminalis markedPos,(+),
The negativebatteryterminalis markedNeg,(-),
• Thepositivecane (heavyredwire) is securedto the
positivebatteryterminal(+)witha hexbolt and hex
nut at thefactory,Beforeattachingthe negativecane
removethe batteryby removingthe positivecane
andhold-downstrap,Notethe dateon theside of the
battery,Ifthe batteryis put into serviceafterthisdate,
chargethe batteryas instructedin the Maintaining
YourLawnTractorsectionof this manualpriorto
operatingthetractor,
• Securebatterybackontothe tractorwiththe hold-
downstrap,Reattachthe positivecane (heavyred
wire)to the positivebatteryterminal(+)with the bolt
andnut,Makecertainthatthe rubberbootcoversthe
terminalto helpprotectit fromcorrosion,
• Removethehex bolt andhexnut fromthe negative
cane,
• Removetheblackplasticcover,if present,fromthe
negativebatteryterminalandattachthe negative
cane (heavyblackwire)to the negativebattery
terminal(-) withthe boltandnut,
• Makecertainthehold=downstrap is in positionover
the battery,securingit inplace,SeeFigure1,
Attaching The Seat
NOTE:Forshippingreasons,seatsareeitherfastened
to the tractorseat'spivotbracketwitha plastictie,or
mountedbackwardto the pivotbracket,In eithercase,
freethe seatformitsshippingpositionand removethe
twohex screws(or knobs,on modelsso equipped)from
the bottomof seatbeforeproceedingwithapplicable
instructionsbelow,
1, Positionthe shoulderscrews (foundon the baseof the
seat)insidethe slot openingsinthe seatpivotbracket,
Figure2,
2, Slide theseat slightlyrearwardin the seat pivot
bracket,liningupthe rearslots inthe pivotbracket
withthe remainingtwo holesinthe seat'sbase,
3, Selectdesiredpositionforthe seat,and securewith
the twoknobsremovedearlier,SeeFigure2,
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Attaching The Steering Whee_ f
The hardwarefor attachingthe stettingwheelhasbeen
packedwithinthesteeringwheel,beneaththe steering
wheelcap,Carefullypry offthe steeringwheelcapand
removethe hardware,
NOTE:Therearetwodifferentstylesof steeringwheel
cap,SeeFigure3, Styles vary by model.
1. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, placethe steeringwheeloverthe steering
shaft,
2, Placethe washer(with thecuppedside down)over
the steeringshaftandsecurewiththe hex bolt,See
Figure3,
3, Placethe steeringwheelcap overthe centerof the
steeringwheelandpushdownwarduntilit"clicks" into
place,
Gas and Oil FHI-up
The gasolinetankis locatedunderthe hoodandhas a
capacityof three gallons,Donot overfill
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Figure 3
WARNING: Use extreme care
when handling gasoline. Gasoline
is extremely flammabte 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 gasolineandoilas instructedin
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,andaccompany=
ingwarningtagfoundon the rightside of the mower,
betweenthe dischargechuteandthe cuttingdeck,
SeeFigure4,
= While holdingthe dischargechutewithyourleft hand,
removetheshippingbracewithyourright handby
graspingit betweenyourthumbandindexfingerand
rotatingit clockwise,
Figure 4
WARNING: The shipping brace,
used for packaging purposes
only, must be removed and
discarded before operating your
riding mower.
WARNING: The mowing deck
is capable of throwing objects.
Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge
cover in the proper operating
position coutd result in serious
personal injury and/or property
damage.
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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.
[he shipping brace,
Jsed 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
position could result
in serious personal
injury and/or property
damage.
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NOTE: Any reference
in this manualto the
RBGHTor LEFT side of
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Know Your Lawn Tractor
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H
A PTO(BladeEngage)Lever G CruiseControIButton
B Ammeter H IgnitionSwitchModule
C ParkingBrakeButton I BrakePedal
D ShiftLever J DrivePedal
E Cup Holder K DeckLift Lever
F Throttb Lever
NOTE:Anyreferencein thismanualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfromoperator'sposition,
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of the engineandwhenpushedall the wayforward,the
chokecontrolalso,Whensetina given position,the
throttlewill maintaina uniformenginespeed,SeeFigure
6,
IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthetractorwiththe cutting
deckengaged,becertainthatthe throttb bver is always
inthe FAST(rabbit)position,
Choke Control
Movingthethrottle bver all theway
forwardactivatestheengine'schoke
control Activatingthe chokecontrol
closesthe chokeplateonthe carbu-
retorandaids instartingthe engine,
Referto Starting The Engine in this
section of the manualfordetailed
startinginstructions,
Drake PedaJ
Thebrakepedalis locatedonthe
rightfrontside of the tractorabove
the drivepedalalongthe running
board,The brakepedalcan be
usedfor suddenstopsor settingthe
parkingbrake,
NOTE:The brakepedalmustbe
fullydepressedto activatethe safety
interlockswitchwhenstartingthe
tractor,
ignition Switch Module
WARNING: Never Jeavea running
machine unattended. Always
disengage PTO, move shift lever
into neutraJ 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 ignitionkeycounterclockwise
to the OFFposition,SeeFigure7,
f
Position
Slow _>
Position
Figure 6
J
>osition
Normal
.Mowing Mode
Start
Position
Figure 7
iMPORTANT:Priorto operatingthe tractor,referto both
Safety interlock Switches andStarting The Engine
inthissectionof the manualfor detailedinstructions
regardingthe IgnitionSwitchModub and operatingthe
tractorin REVERSECAUTIONMODE,
Drive Pedal
The drivepedalis locatedbelowthe
brakepedalon the rightfrontside of
the tractoralongthe runningboard,
Depressthe drivepedalwithyour
rightfootwhenthe tractorshift bver
is ineitherFORWARDor REVERSE
to causethetractorto move,Ground
speedis also controlbdwiththe drive
pedal Thefurtherdownthe pedalis
depressed,the fasterthe tractorwill travel The pedalwill
returnto its originalpositionwhenit's not depressed,
iMPORTANT:Alwaysset the parkingbrakewhenleaving
the tractorunattended,
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machine unattended.
A ,vaysd sengage
PTO,move Shift lever
into neutral position,
set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key
to pre_ent un!ntended
Safety Interlock
REVERSE CAUTION
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NOTE: The PTO (Blade
Engage) lever must be
in the disengaged (OFF)
sositionwhen starting
:heengine, when
traveUingin reverseand
if the operator leaves
the seat.
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AMPS
Figure 8
Ammeter
Theammetermeasuresthe electricaloutputof the
engine'schargingsystem.Undernormaloperating
conditions,withengineat full throttle,the ammeter
shouldindicatepositivecharge.
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PTO (B_ade Engage} Lever
o.t i-6--I
OFF, PTO
PTO / BLADE ENGAGE
The PTO(BladeEngage)leveris locatedon the left side
of the dashboardnext to the steeringwheel Movethe
PTO(BladeEngage)leverforwardto engagethe powerto
the cuttingdeck or other(separatelyavailable)attach-
ments;movethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverrearwardto
disengagethe powerto theattachments.
NOTE:The PTO(BladeEngage)levermust be in the
disengaged(OFF)positionwhenstartingthe engine,
whentravelingin reverseand if the operatorleavesthe
seat.
Seat Adjustment Knobs
Toadjustthe seat position,loosenthe two seat adjust-
mentknobsandrepositionthe seat to the desired
position.Oncea comfortablepositionis found,tightenthe
adjustmentknobsto lock the seat in place.Referto Seat
Adjustmentinthe Adjusting Your Tractor sectionof this
manualfor moredetailedinstructions.
Deck Lift Lever
Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,thedecklift leveris
usedto changethe heightof the cuttingdeck.To use,
movethe leverto the left, thenplacein the notchbest
suitedfor yourapplication.
Parking Brake Button
Tosetthe parkingbrake,fully
depressthe brakepedalandpush
the parkingbrakebuttonin. Hold
the buttonin whiletakingyour foot
offthe brakepedal.Boththe park-
ingbuttonand the brakepedal will
thenstay depressed.To release
the parkingbrake,depressthe
brakepedalslightly.The parking
brakebuttonwill thenreturnto its
originalposition.
NOTE:The parkingbrakemustbesetif theoperator
leavesthe seatwith the engine runningor the enginewill
automaticallyshutoff.
IMPORTANT:Alwayssetthe parkingbrakewhen leaving
the tractorunattended.
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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 laterinthis section
the 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
motionwhenthe movingshift
lever,
IMPORTANT:Neverforcethe
shift lever,Doingso may resultin
seriousdamageto the tractor's
transmission,
Safety JnterJock Switches
Thistractoris equippedwitha safetyinterlocksystem
for the protectionof the operator,If the interlocksystem
shouldevermalfunction,donot operatethe tractor,
ContactanauthorizedWhiteOutdoorservicedealer,
, Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventstheengine
fromcrankingor startingunlessthe parkingbrakeis
engaged,and the PTO(BladeEngage)leveris in the
disengaged(OFF)position,
• Theenginewill automaticallyshut off if theoperator
leavestheseatbeforeengagingthe parkingbrake,
leverinthe engaged(ON)position,regardlessof
whetherthe parkingbrakeis engaged,
Withthe ignitionkey in the NORMALMOWING
position,the enginewillautomaticallyshut off if the
PTO(BladeEngage)leveris movedintothe engaged
(ON) positionwiththe shift leverin Reverse,
Reverse
WARNING: Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock system
is malfunctioning. This system
was designed for your safety and
protection.
Caution Mode
WARNING: Use extreme caution
whiJe operating the tractor in
the REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Always look down and behind
before arid while backing. Do not
operate the tractor when children
or others are around. Stop the
tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
The REVERSECAUTIONMODEpositionof the key
switchmoduleallowsthe tractorto be operatedin
reversewiththe blades(PTO)engaged,
iMPORTANT:Mowingin reverseis not recommended,
To usethe REVERSECAUTIONMODE:
iMPORTANT:TheoperatorMUSTbe seated in the
tractorseat,
1, Start theengineas previouslyinstructedin this
Operator'sManuak
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WARNING
Do not operate the
tractor if the interJock
system is maJfunction-
ing. This system was
designed for your
safety and protection.
Use extreme caution
while operating the
tractor in the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
AJways Jookdown and
behind before and
Nhile backing. Do not
operate the tractor
when ehiJdren or oth-
ers are around. Stop
the tractor immediateJy
if someone enters the
area.

Reverse
ndicator .Push Button
Light Reverse
Stop CautionMod_
Position Position
Start
Position
X... ..,,'
Fig.re'
2. Turnthe key from the NORMALMOWING(Green)
positionto the REVERSECAUTION_,IODE(Yellow)
positionof the key switchmodule. See Figure9.
3. Depressthe REVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,
TriangularButton)at the top, rightcornerof the key
switchmodub.The red indicatorlight atthe top, left
cornerof the keyswitch modulewill be ON while
activated.SeeFigure9.
4. Onceactivated(indicatorlightON), thetractorcan
bedrivenin reversewiththe cuttingblades(PTO)
engaged.
5. Alwayslook downand behindbeforeand while
backingto makesure no childrenare around.
6. After resumingforwardmotion,returnthe keyto the
NORMALMOWINGposition.
IMPORTANT:The REVERSECAUTIONMODEwill
remainactivateduntil:
a. The keyis placedin eitherthe NORMALMOW-
INGpositionorSTOPposition.
b. Theoperatorengagesthe parkingbrakebyfully
depressingthe brakepedaland holdingit down
whilegentlypushingtheparkingbrakebutton
inward,
Engaging the Parking Brake
Toengagethe parkingbrake:
1. Fullydepressthe brakepedaland hold it downwith
yourfootwhilegentlypushingtheparkingbrake
buttoninward.
2. Holdthe parkingbrakebuttonin while removingyour
footfrom thebrakepedal
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GO UPAND DOWN SLOPES,NOT ACROSS,
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
3. Onceengaged,the parkingbrakebuttonand the brake
pedalwill lock in the "down"position.
Todisengagethe parkingbrake:
1. Slightlydepressthe brakepedal
NOTE:The parkingbrakemustbe engagedif the operator
haves the seatwith the engine runningor the enginewill
automatballyshutoff.
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Sebct the heightpositionof the cuttingdeck by placing
the deck lift leverin anyof thesixdifferentcutting
heightnotcheson the right sideof the fender.
2. Adiustthe deck wheelsso that they are between
_4=inchand_/2=inchabovetheground whenthetractor
is ona smooth,flat surfacesuch as a driveway',
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the discharge opening
of the cutting deck.
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NOTE:The deckwheelsarean anbscalp featureof the 1, Ifthe bladesare engaged,placethe PTO(Blade
deckand are notdesignedto supportthe weightof the Engage)leverin thedisengaged(OFF)position,
cuttingdeck, 2, Turnthe ignitionkeycounterclockwiseto the STOP
Referto Leveling the Deck on page 18of this manual position,
for moredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck 3, Removethe key from the ignitionswitchto prevent
adiustments, unintendedstarting,
Starting the Engine
.,_ilil_l 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-up instructions,
1, insert the tractorkey intothe ignitionswitch,
2, Race the PTO(BladeEngage)leverin the disem
gaged(OFF)position,
3, Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake,
4, Activatethe chokecontrol,
5, Turnthe ignitionkey clockwiseto the STARTposition,
Afterthe enginestarts, releasethe key,it will returnto
the ON position,
IMPORTANT:Do NOTholdthe key in the STARTposi-
tionfor longerthan ten secondsat a time,Doingso may
causedamageto your engine'selectricstarter,
6, Afterthe enginestarts,deactivatethe chokecontrol
andplacethe throttlecontrolin the FASTposition,
NOTE:Do NOTleavethechokecontrolon whileoperat-
ingthe tractor,Doingso will result in a "rich" fuelmixture
andcausethe engineto run poorly,
Stopping the Engine
Driving The Tractor
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts,
e×-cessive speed and sudden
stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat
of the tractor without first placing
the PTO (Blade Engage} lever 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,
IMPORTANT:Do NOTuse theshift leverto changethe
directionof travelwhenthetractoris inmotion,Always
usethe brakepedalto bringthe tractorto a complete
stopbeforeshifting,
3, To moveforward,placethe shift leverin the FOR-
WARDposition,thenslowlydepressthe drivepedal
untilthe desiredspeedis achieved,
4, To movein reverse,placethe shift leverin the
REVERSEposition,checkthatthe areabehindis
clear thenslowlydepressthe drivepedal
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
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WARNING
Do not operate the
tractor if the interlock
system is malfunction-
ing. This system was
designed for your
safety and protection.
if you strike a foreign
object, stop the
engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire(s)
and ground against
the engine. Thoroughly
inspect the machine
for any damage. Repair
the damage before
restarting and operat-
ing.
Do not leave the seat
of the tractor without
first placing the PTO
(Blade Engage) lever 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
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/"q Driving On S_opes Tochangeto the reversedirectionwhenoperatingwith
/ A E Referto the SLOPEGAUGEon page3 to helpdeter= cruisecontrol,depressthe brakepedalto disengagethe
///_ L mineslopeswhereyou mayoperatethe tractorsafely, cru,secontroland bnngthe tractortoe completestop,
F] Thenplacethe shift leverin the REVERSEpositionand
WARNING: Do not mow on depressthedrivepedal,
t,NING
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 ma-
chine if anyone enters
the area.
inclines with a slope 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,
• Avoidturns whendrivingon a 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, Race the shiftleverin the FORWARDposition,
thenslowlydepressthedrive pedal untilthedesired
speedis achieved,
2, Lightlydepressthe cruisecontrol button,
3, While continuingto hold the cruisebutton in, lift your
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'sfastestgroundspeed,If the operatorshould
attemptto do so, the tractorwill automaticallydecelerate
to the fastestoptimal mowinggroundspeed,
Engaging the Blades
Engagingthe PTO(Blade Engage)transferspowerto the
cuttingdeckor other (separatelyavailable)attachments,
Toengagethe blades,proceedas follows:
1, Movethe throttlecontrolleverto the FAST(rabbit)
position,
2, Graspthe PTO(BladeEngage)leverand pivotit all the
wayforwardintothe engaged(ON) position,
3, Keepthe throttleleverin the FAST(rabbit)position
for the mostefficientuseof the cuttingdeck or other
(separatelyavailable)attachments,
IMPORTANT:Theenginewillautomaticallyshutoff if the
PTOis engagedwith the shiftleverin positionfor reverse
travelwiththe ignitionkey in the NORMALMOWING
position,Referto SafetyInterlockSwitchesearlierinthis
section,
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:
Disengagethe cruisecontrolusingone of the following
methods:
1, Depressthe brakepedalto disengagethe cruise
controlandstop the tractor,
2, Lightlydepressthe drivepedal
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WARNING:PJanyourmowing
patternto avoiddischargeof
materialstowardroads,side°
waJks,bystandersandthelike.
Nso, avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction
which may cause discharged
materiaJ to ricochet back toward
the operator.
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,
Mowingshouldalwaysbedonewiththeengineat full
throttle,
Underheavierconditionsit maybenecessarytogo
backover thecut areaa secondtime to get a clean
cut,
Do NOTattemptto mowheavybrushandweedsand
extremelytall grass,Yourtractoris designedto mow
lawns,NOTclearbrush,
Keepthe bladessharpand replacethe bladeswhen
worn,RefertoCutting Blades inthe Maintaining
YourLawnTractorsectionof this manualfor proper
bladesharpeninginstructions,
Mu{ching (If Equipped)
Somemodelscomeequippedwitha mulchkit which
incorporatesspecialblades,alreadystandardon the
tractor,ina processof recirculatinggrassclippings
repeatedlybeneaththecutting deck,The ultra-fine
clippingsarethenforced backinto thelawnwherethey
actas a naturalfertilizer,Observethe followingpointsfor
the best resultswhenmulching,
• Neverattemptto mulchif the lawnis damp,Wet grass
tendsto stick to the undersideof the cuttingdeck
preventingpropermulchingof the clippings,
Figure 10
Do NOTattemptto mulchmorethan 1/3 the total
heightof the grass or approximatelylq/2 inches,
Doingso will causetheclippingsto dump up beneath
the deck and not be mulchedeffectively,
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 unthreadingthe plasticwing
nutwhichfastensit to the cuttingdeck,This will allowthe
clippingsto dischargeoutthe side, See Figure10,
Headlights
, The lampsare ON wheneverthe ignitionkeyis moved
out of the STOPposition,
• The lampsturn OFFwhen the ignitionkey is movedto
the STOPposition,
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tern to avoid discharge
of materials toward
roads, sidewalks, by-
standers and the like.
A so, avo d d scharg rig'
material against a wall
or obstruction which
may cause discharged
material to ricochet
back toward the
operator.

regardingtirepressure.
Figure 11
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Figure 12
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 in the
Maintaining Your Tractor sectionof this manualfor
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. Adiustif
necessaryas follows:
1. With thetractor parkedon a firm, levelsurface,place
the deck lift leverin the top notch(highestposition)
androtatethe blade nearestthe dischargechute so
properadiustmentandproceed,if necessary,to the
nextstep.
3. Loosenthe two iam nuts,if present,on the rear sideof
the deck stabilizerbracket.
4. Locatethe lock nut on the front sideof the stabilizer
bracket.SeeFigure11.Tightenthe lock nutto raise
the frontof thedeck; loosenthe lock nut to lowerthe
frontof the deck.
5. Retightenthe two jam nuts loosenedearlierwhen
properadiustmentis achieved.
Side to Side
If thecutting deckappearsto be mowingunevenly,a side
to sideadiustmentcan be performed.Adiustif necessary
as follows:
1. With thetractor parkedon a firm,levelsurface,place
the deck lift leverin the top notch(highestposition)
androtate bothbladesso that they are perpendicular
withthe tractor.
2. Measurethe distancefrom the outsideof the left blade
tip to the groundand the distancefrom theoutsideof
the rightblade tipto the ground.Bothmeasurements
takenshouldbeequal If they'renot,proceedto the
nextstep.
3. Loosen,butdo NOTremove,the hexcap screwon
the left deck hangerbracket.See Figure12.
4. Balancethe deck by usinga wrenchto turnthe
adiustmentgear(foundimmediatelybehindthe hex
capscrewiust loosened)clockwise/uporcounteF
clockwise/down.Thedeckis properlybalancedwhen
both bladetip measurementstakenearlierare equal.
5. Retightenthe hex capscrewon the left deck hanger
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 thetractordoes notcome to a completestop whenthe
brakepedaliscompletelydepressed,orif the tractor's
rearwheelscanroll withthe parkingbrakeapplied,the
brakeis in needof adiustment.The brakedisc can be
foundonthe rightside of the transmissionin the rearof
the tractor.Adiustif necessaryas follows:
1. Lookingat the transmissionfrom the rightsideof the
tractor,locatethecompressionspringandbrakedisc.
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2, Loosen,but do NOTremove,the hex nutfoundon the
rightsideof the brakeassembly,See Figure13,
3, Usinga feelergauge,set the gap betweenthe brake
discandthe brakepuck at ,011",
4, Reqightenthe hexnut loosenedearlier,
Seat Adjustment
WARNING:Before operating this
machine, make sure the seat is engaged
inthe seat stop, stand behind the
machine and pull back on seat until fully
engagedintostop.
1, Flipthe seat up as shownin Figure14,
2, Loosenthetwo seat adiustmentknobslocatedunder
the seat, See Figure14,
3, Slidethe seat forwardor rearward,then tightenthe
knobsto lock the seat at thedesiredposition,Put the
seatdownto the operatingposition,
Set gap ,011
Figure 13
Hex Nut
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 lengthsare threaded
into the ball iointon the left and right side:
1, Loosentheiam nut foundon the drag linkat the rear
of the ball ioint, See Figure15,
2, Removehex nuton the topof ballioint, See Figure15,
3, Threadthe balljointtowardtheiam nutto shortenthe
draglink, Threadthe ballioint awayfrom theiam nut
to lengthenthe drag link,
4, Replacehex nutand retightenthejam nut after proper
adiustmentis achieved,
NOTE:Threadingthe ballioints too far ontothe drag links
will causethe front tires to "toe=in"too far, Propertoe=inis
between1/16"and5/16",
Figure 14
Fronttire toeqncan be measuredas follows:
1, Placethe steeringwheelin positionfor straightahead
travek
2, Infront of the axle, measurethe distancehorizontally
fromthe insideof the left rimto the insideof the right
rim,Notethe distance,
3, Behindtheaxle, measurethe distancehorizontally
fromthe insideof the left rimto the insideof the right
rim,Notethe distance,
4, The measurementtaken in frontof the axle shouldbe
between1/16"and5/16"lessthanthe measurement
takenbehindthe axle, Adiustif necessary,
Figure 15
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NOTE: Threading the
bal joints too far onto
the drag linkswill cause
the front tires to "toe-in'
too far, Propertoe-in
is between 1/16"and
5/16".

inorder te rep!acethe
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Figure 16
WARNING: Before performing
any maintenance or repairs,
disengage PTO, move shift Jever
into neutraJ position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended
starting.
Engine
Referto the KoNer Operator/Owner 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, Pop openthe protectivecap on the end of the oil
drainvalveto exposethe drainport, See Figure16,
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, After theoil 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 enginewithmotoroil as instructedin the
KohlerOwnerManualpackedwith yourunit,
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricateall the pivotpointson the drivesystem,parking
brakeandlift linkageat bast oncea seasonwith lightoil
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,
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Deck Wash System TM
Yourtractor'sdeckmaybeequippedwitha 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,setthe parkingbrake,
andstop theengine,
3, Threadthe hosecoupler(packagedwith yourtractor's
Operator'sManual)ontothe endof yourgardenhose,
4, Attachthe hosecouplerto the waterport on your
deckssurface,SeeFigure17,
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, Remain in the 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 Removal
Toremovethe cuttingdock, proceedas follows:
1, Placethe PTO(BladeEngage)knob(or lever)in the
disengaged(OFF)positionand engagethe parking
brake,
2, Lowerthe deck by movingthedeck lift leverinto the
bottomnotchon the rightfender,
3, Removethe hairpinclip that securesthePTOcableto
the rearof thecuttingdeck, See Figure18,Remove
the PTOcableand accompanyingspringfrom the
cuttingdeck,
4, Removethe deck belt from aroundthetractor's
enginepulley,
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Figure 18
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Figure 19
5, Lookingat the cuttingdeck from the left side of the
tractor,locatethe deck supportpin on the rear left
side of the deck,See Figure19,
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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
.=xplosive gas 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
dryer or 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.
fromthe deck lift arm,
7, Rotatethe pin slightlytowardthe rear of the tractor
andreleasethe pin intothe hob provided,
8, Repeattheabovestepson thetractor'srightside,
9, Movethe deck lift bver intothe top notchon the right
fenderto raisedecklift armsup and outof the way,
lO,Genflyslide thecuttingdecktowardthe frontof the
tractorallowingthe hooksonthe deck to release
themselvesfromthedeck stabilizerrod,
11,Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck (from the rightside)out
fromunderneaththe tractor,
Tires
WARNING: Never exceed the
maximum 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
overinfiate,Uneventire pressurecouldcausethe cutting
deckto mow unevenly,
Battery
The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-free,Acid
bvels cannotbe checked,
,, Alwayskeepthe batterycabbs and terminaBeban
andfreeof corrosivebuild-up,
,, After cleaningthe batteryand terminaB,apply a light
coatof petroleumicily or greaseto bothterminaB,
Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe
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
amps.
WARNING: Batteries give off an
explosive gas while charging.
Charge battery in a well ventilated
area and keep away from an open
flame or pilot light as on a water
heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes dryer or other gas appli-
ances.
Jump Starting
WARNING: When removing or
installing the battery, follow
these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against
the frame.
IMPORTANT:Neveriumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle,
1. Connectend of 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.
CJeaning
Cban the batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution,if neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminaBwith a wire brushto
removedeposits,CoatterminaBandexposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumicily to preventcorrosion,
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
. incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
. overcharging • corrodedconnections
. freezing
Thesefailures are NOTcovered byyour tractor's
warranty.
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Cutting Blades
WARNING:Besuretoshut the
engineoff, remove ignition
key, disconnect the spark plug
wke(s) and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended
starting before removing the cut-
ting Made(s} for sharpening or
replacement. Protect your hands
by using heavy gloves or a rag to
grasp the cutting Made.
WARNING: Periodically inspect
the Made spindles 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, Placea blockof wood betweenthe centerdeck hous-
ingbaffleand the cuttingbladeto act asa stabilizer,
SeeFigure20,
3, Use a 15/18"wrenchto removethe hexflangenut
thatsecuresthe bladeto thespindleassembly,See
Figure20,
4, Toproperlysharpenthe cutting blades,removeequal
amountsof metalfrom bothends of the bladesalong
the cuttingedges, parallelto the trailingedge,at a
25° to 30° angle,
IMPORTANT:If the cuttingedgeof the blade hasalready
beensharpenedto within 1 5/8" fromthe edge,or if any
metalseparationis present,replacethe bladeswith new
ones,See Figure21,
It is importantthateachcuttingblade edge be ground
equallyto maintainproperbladebalance,
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,
Figure 20
Figure 21
FUSES
• A fuseis installedin yourtractor'swiringharnessto
protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage
causedby excessiveamperage,
, If the electricalsystemdoes notfunction,or your
tractor'senginewill notcrank,first checkto becertain
thatthe fuse has notblown,
, 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-
ment.
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Periodically inspect
the Made 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-
ment.

WARNING
Be sure to shut the
engine off, remove ig=
nition key, disconnect
the spark plugwire(s)
and ground against
the engine to prevent
unintended starting
before removing the
beJt(s).
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)V-beltcan bedangerousby not
disengagingcompletely,Fora properworkingmachine,
usefactoryapprovedbelts,
Tochangeorreplacethe deck belt on yourtractor,
proceedas follows:
1, Removethe beltkeeperrod(s)from aroundthe
enginepulley,
2, Removethecuttingdeck as instructedearlier in this
section,
3, Removethe beltguardsby removingthe self-tapping
screwsthatfastenthem to the deck,
4, Carefullyloosen,butdo not remove,the deck idler
pulleys,
5, Removethe deck belt fromaroundall pulleys,including
the deck idler pulleys,
6, Routethe newbelt as shownin Figure23 and retighten
the deck idler pulleys,
7, Reinstallthe beltguardsremovedearlierand remount
the deckto thetractor,
8, Routethe beltaroundthe enginepulleyand reinstall
the belt keeperrod(s),
Changing the Transmission Drive
Be_t
NOTE:Severalcomponentsmust beremovedandspecial
tools(i,e, aidimpactwrench)in orderto changethe
tractor'sdrive belt,Seean authorizedMTDServiceDealer
to haveyourdrivebelt replacedor phone CustomerSup-
port as instructedon page2 for informationon orderinga
ServiceManual
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.
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LeftHand
SpindlePulley
IdlerPulleys
inePulley
42" Deck
Right Hand
Spindle Pulley
Figure 23
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; of this manualbeforestoringfor an extendedperiod, Manualfor properenginecare prior to 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 fueJonly 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 Model60TGSuper BroncoLawnTractors,Seethe
retailerfromwhichyoupurchasedyourtractor,anauthorizedTroyBilt ServiceDealeror phone1-866-840-6483for
informationregardingprice and availability,
NOTE:Model60TGLawnTractorsare NOTdesignedfor usewithany typeof ground-engagingattachments(e,g,
filleror plow),Useofthis typeof equipmentWILLvoid thetractor'swarranty,
MODEL " DESCRiPTiON
0EM-190-032
OEM-190:116
OEM-190-180
OEM-190-218
OEM-190-607"
OEM-190-658
OEM-190-672
OEM-190-833
42-inchTwo-stageSnowThrower
42-inchDeckMulchKit
TwinBaggerGrassCollector(for42-inchDecks)
RearWheelWeightKit
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.
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NOTE: I_ BOTAMODES,_HE_ _pE_ATORLEAVES_EAT,EfiG]N_WILL
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,couUd
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
d yourselfand others.
Readand follow aH
instructionsinthis
manual beforeat-
temptingto operate
this machine, FaiBre
to complywith these
instructionsmayresult
in personalinjury,When
yousee this symbol,
HEED iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to persons who reao
understand
and follow the warnings
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For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
Problem
Engine runs erratic
Cause
1, Unit runningwith CHOKEapplied,
2, Sparkplug wire(s) loose,
3, Blockedfuel lineor stab fuel
4, Ventin gas cap plugged,
5, Wateror dirt in fuel system,
6, Dirty air cbaner,
Remedy
1. PlacePTOknob (or lever)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 vent or replaceif damaged,
5, Drainfuel tank, Refillwith
freshfuel
6, Replaceair cleanercartridge/eb=
mentor cleanpre=cleaner,if so
equipped,
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Problem Cause Remedy
. 2, Air flowrestrbted,' 2, CLeangrassclippingsand debris
, , aroundthe engine:scoe!!ng
• • finsandbbwer housing.
Enginehesitates at 1, Sparkplug(s)gap tooclose, 1, Removespark plug(s)and reset
high RPM thegap,
' ..... equipped, ........ .....
Excessive
Vibration
Uneven cut
1, Cuttingblade looseor unbalanced,
2, Damagedor bentcutting blade,
1, Decknot balancedproperly,
2, Dullblade,
3, Uneventire pressure,
1, Tightenbladeand spindle,Balanc(
blade,
2, Replaceblade,
1, Performside-to-sidedeck adiust-
ment,
2, Sharpenor replaceblade,
3, Checktire pressurein all fourtires,
For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer,
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Model 60TG
Models w/Quick
Adjust Seat
Modelsw/Manually
Adjusting Seat
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3O

Ref. Part No. Description
No.
1 710-1268t Screw,#10-16x.375
2 712-04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF
3 712-3027t 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
13 738-0966t 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
19 757-04001 LowBack Seat
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
30 783_04333A Fender
Ref. Part No. Description
No.
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
46 738-04130 Scr.,Shldr,.625x.165
47 741-0225 Bearing,RexFlange
48 746_0968 Cable, Lift, 16.16
49 747-04155 Handle,Lift
50 756_1154 Pulley,Roller
51 783_04494 Arm, Lift_RH
783-04711 Arm, Lift- LH
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.
parts,calltheCustomer
Service Line at
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Ref. Part No. Description
No.
1 710-04095 Hex Screw,3/8-16, 1,00,Gr5
2 710-0514 HexScrew,3/8q6, 1,00,Gr5
3 710-0843 HexScrew,5/16q8, 1,00,Gr5
4 711q408 Link,Drag,RH
5 711q409A Link, Drag,LH
8 712-0214 Nut, Hex Lock,3/8-24
7 712-04065 Nut, FlangeLock,3/8q6, Grf
8 712-0459 Nut, FlangeLock,7/16-20
9 712-3004A Nut, FlangeLock,5/16q8, Gr5
10 712-0240 Nut,Jam,7/16-20,Gr2
11 717q550E Gear,Steering,11/90Ratio
12 717q554 Gear,Pinion,Steering
13 723-0448A Bali Joint,7/16-20,Lock
14 736-3004 Washer,Flat,,406 x,875x,105
15 738-3084 Washer,Flat,,51 x 1,12x,08
16 710q260A Screw,5/16q8, 0,750
17 738-04154 Spacer,Shoulder,,38x 1,00x,31
18 738qOO1A Shaft,Steering,,6250D x24,25
19 741-0475 PlasticBushing,3801D
20 738-0143 Screw,Shoulder,,498 x,340
21 783-0726E PivotBracket,SupportRH
22 783_0727D PivotBracket,SupportLH
23 783-0728 PivotBracket,Bar
24 631-04028 SteeringWheel
25 731-04681 SteeringWheeICap
26 738-04128 ShoulderScrew,,5x2,380, 3/8q6
27 734_2290A DeluxeRubCap
28 738-0316 FlatWasher,,78 x 1,589x ,06
29 714-04039 CotterPin,5/32x 1,25
30 719-04105 CastIron PivotBar
31 731-04693 PushCap
32 638_04006 LH AxleAssembly,,750
33 638_04005 RHAxle Assembly,,750
34 728-04035 PushNut
35 783_04568 FrontDeck HangerBracket
36 712-0431 FlangeLockNut, 3/8q6
37 741-0656A HexFlangeBearing
38 634_04086 Wheel AssemblyComplete,15x 6
7344731 Tire Only 15 x 6 x 6
634-04081 Rim Onlyw/Valve Stem
parts, call the Customer
service Line at
or visit
wwWitioyb t,¢om:
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Fief. Part No.
No.
1 710-0728
2 710-0599
3 783-04829
4 746-1084
5 731-1999
6 731-05357
7 738-04091
8 783-04827
9 783-04828
10 783-04840
783-04841
11 783-04606A
12 712-0185
13 751-10283
14 751-0603
15 710-1017
16 710-0895
17 710-3217
18 712-0142
Description
Screw,5/16-12x.750
Self-tappingScrew,1/4-20x.5
SidePanel- LH
ThrottleControl/Cable
ChokePlug
HeadlightLens
ShoulderScrew.43x.29
Hood,T Style
SidePanel- RH
PivotBracket- RH
PivotBracket- LH
GrillPivotBracket
SpeedNut
FuelTank,ThreeGallon
FuelCap
Screw,1/4-14x.625
Self-tappingScrew,1/4-15x.75
TrussPhillipsScrew,#8-32x.375
HexNut,#8-32
Ref. Part No.
No.
19 731-1857
20 731-05001A
21 731-04729
22 731-04728
23 747=04161
24 747=1196
25 629-04083t
26 725-04156
27 783-04908
28 710-0642
29 783-04909
30 725-0963
31 736-0270
32 710-1611B
33 725-1649
34 725-04227A
35 725-1745
725-1744
-- 725-04334t
Description
ThrottleControlKnob
DashPanel
CruiseControlButton
ParkingBrakeButton
TankSupportRod
Brake/CruisePivotRod
HeadlightWire Harness
SystemsInd. Monitorw/Ammeter
RHDashSupportPlate
Self-tappingScrew,1/4-20x.75
LHDashSupportPlate
Lamp
BellWasher.265x.75x.062
Screw,5/16-18x.75
HeadlightSocket
ignitionSwitch
ignitionKeyw/plastic cover
ignitionKeyw/oplasticcover
Wire Harness
t Not Shown
_FACTORY PARTS
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Model 60TG
Left Hand Transmission
Bolt Mounting
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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,3/8-16,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 Ball Joint
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,#10-16.50
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
48 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18,0.750
49 710-1611B 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,5/16-18.625
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
_FACTORY PARTS
To order replacement
parts, call the Customer
Service Line at
1-800-648-6776,
orvisit
www.troybilt.com.
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Model 60TG
_FACTORY PARTS
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.
I
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
90 783=04722 SwitchBracket,ParkingBrake
91 736=0242 Washer,Bell.340x.872x.060
92 712=04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8=16,GrF
93 710=0599 Screw,1/4=20x.500
94 736=0430 FlatWasher.350x 1.59x.062
95 634=0104 WheelAssyComp,20x 8 x 8
734=1730 Tire Only20 x 8 x 8
734=0603A RimOnly w/Valve Stem
96 736=3010 FlatWasher,.407x .812x .135
97 714=0507 Pin,Cotter,3/32x.750
98 736=0119 LockWasher,5/16
99 725=3167 Switch
100 712=3004A Nut,FlangeLock,5/16=18,Gr 5
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ustrat
I
Exhaust gasket,
f_)_ _=_ mountingnuts,and
starter nut supplied
by Kohler
Ref. Part No.
No.
1 710-0227
2 710-0599
3 783-04573
4 783-04574
5 751-3142
6 710-0654A
7 736-0277
8 751-3141
9 726-0205
10 725-0157
Description
ABScrew#8-18x 0,5
TT Screw1/4-20x 0,5
LH MufflerBracket
RHMufflerBracket
Oil DrainCap
TT Screw3/8-16x 1,00
FlatWasher,1,031x 1,620x ,095
Oil DrainExtensionHose
HoseClamp
CaNeTie
@
Ref.
No.
11 726-0272
12 751-3140
13 751-10349
14 751-0564B
15 751-10162
16 751-10017
17 710-0642
18 728-04000
19 751-10353
20 683-04256
Part No. Description
Clamp
Oil DrainValve
FuelLineHose
MufflerDeflector
Muffler
ExhaustPipe
Screw,1/4-20,x ,750
PopRivet
LongMufflerDeflector
MufflerShield
_FACTORY PARTS
To order replacement
parts, call _heCustomer
Service Line at
1o800-648-6776,
or visit
www.troybilt.com.
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Mode_ 60TG
IMPORTANT
For a proper working machine,
Jse Factory Approved Parts.
7-beltsare designed to
_ngageand disengage safely.
substitute (non OEM) Wbeit
sanbe dangerous by not
Jisen a in corn_letel.
4O

Rof.po, ,o. Do,c,p ioo po, ,o. Do,c,p ioo
NO,
1 17962 Plate,Switch
2 647=04036 LeverAssembly,Engagement
3 710=0778 Screw,1/4=20x 1.500
4 710=0859 Screw,3/8=16,2.50
5 710=0276 Screw,Carriage,5/16=18,1.00
6 710=1260A Screw,5/16=18x.750
7 710=3157A Screw,7/16=20,3.25, Gr5
8 710=0726 Screw,5/16=12,0.750
9 714=0145 ClickPin
10 732=04248 ExtensionSpring.380D x 3.9LG
11 736=0171 LockWasher,7/16
12 746=04092 DeckEngagementCable
13 712=04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8=16,GrF
14 750=0566A Spacer.260x.372x 1.030LG
15 714=0470 Pin,Cotter,1/8 x 1.25
16 726=0201 Nut,Speed.3125ID
17 731=2111A Knob,PTO
18 783=04590A CableBracket
19 736=0322 Washer,Flat.450 xl.250 x.164
20 741=0708 Bearing,Flange,.500ID
21 747=04307 KeeperRod,Belt
22 747=04470 EngagementHandle,Deck
23 748=0415B Spacer.385ID x.635OD x 1.54
24 736=0108 FlatWasher,.510x .750x .033
Ref.
No.
25 756=04196 Pulley,Engine,3.39x 6.12Dia.
26 783=0744A Stop Bracket,Engagement
27 683=04173 FrameAssembly,Lower
28 710=0607 Screw,5/16=18,0.500
29 710=0642 Screw,1/4=20,0.750
30 710=3005 Screw,3/8=16,1.25,Gr5
31 712=04064 Nut, FlangeLock, 1/4=20,GrF
32 710=0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4=20,.75
33 732=04035 Spring,Compr., 1.28OD x 3.125
34 736=0222 Washer,Lock,1/4,External
35 736=0275 FlatWasher,.344x .688x .065
36 738=04058 Spacer,Shoulder.38x 1.0x.70
37 747=04121A Hold Rod,Battery
38 783=0349 BatteryTray
39 783=04329A SeatBracket,Frame
40 783=04809 Frame,Upper
41 710=0599 Screw,1/4=20,0.50
42 725=1428A Solenoid,12V,100 Amp
43 725=04039 Switch,Interlock
44 710=0224 Screw,#10=16,.50
45 712=3004A Nut, Flange,LockNut, 5/16=18
46 712=0271 Nut, Seres,1/4=20
47 725=1737A Battery,190CCA
i ii ii i i i
ii¸toOrdorrepocement
parts;Callthecustome,
Service Line at
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Model 60TG
42

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
5 710-1325 Self-tappingScrew,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.1.0x 1.0
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 42-toothBeveIGear
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 DetentShaft Assembly
21 741-0862 DetentBall
22 732-0863 CompressionSpring
23 719-04018 LowerHousing
24 717-0678 BrakePuck
25 761-0202 BrakeDisc
26 710-1206 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,includetwo ounces (2 oz.) of Unirex®N3grease(Part No.737-0289)in the
input shaftcavity.
_FACTORY PARTS
To order replacement
parts, call the Customer
Service Line at
1-800-648-6776,
or visit
www.troybilt.eom.
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Ref. Part No. Description
No.
1 618=0624 SpindleAssembly,Pul,6,23" Dia
2 683=04138A BrakeAssembly,Deck
3 683=04261 DeckShell,42"
4 683=04167 BrakeAssembly,Deck
5 683=0254B Brkt,Ass'y,Deck,HangerLH
6 710=3015 Screw,1/4=20,,75,Gr5
7 710=0654A Screw,3/8=16,1,00
8 710=0528 Screw,5/16=18,1,250
9 710=0726 Screw,5/16=12,0,750
10 710=0510 Screw,7/16=20,3,00,Gr5
11 710=0778 Screw,1/4=20,1,500
12 710=1260A Screw,5/16=18,,75
13 710=01341 CarriageScrew,, 1/4=20x ,62
14 783=05045 Pivot SupportBracket
15 712=3006 Nut, Hex,1/4=20,Gr5
16 712=0417A Nut, Flange,5/8=18
17 738=0373 Screw,Shldr,,498x 1,53,3/8=16
18 712=04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16=18,GrF
19 712=04065 Nut, FlangeLock,3/8=16,GrF
20 712=0641 Nut, Hex,M16=1,5
21 712=3083 Nut, HexLock, 1/2=13,Gr8
22 712=0206 Nut, Hex,1/2=13,Gr5
23 714=0104 Pin,Cot, ,072Dia, x 1,13Lg
24 717=04074 Gear,DeckAdiustment
25 726=0233 Nut, Push,,25 ID x,50 OD
26 732=0459B Spring,Exten,, ,94 Dia, x 6,74
27 732=04287 Spring,Exten,, ,50 Dia, x 6,375
28 734=0973 Wheel,Deck5,0 x 1,38
29 736=0119 Washer,Lock,5/16
30 736=0270 Washer,Bell, ,265x,75 x ,062
31 783=04740 DeckEngagementCableBracket
Ref. Part No. Description
No.
32 736=0300 Washer,Flat,,406x ,875x ,059
33 736=0760 Washer,Lock
34 737=04003C DeckWater Nozzle
35 738=04166 Spacer,Shoulder,,5000x,1475
36 721=04041 WaterNozzleAdapter
37 738=04162A Spacer,Shoulder,,8840x,190
38 742=0616A Blade,21,23",Star3=in=l
39 731=2363t Mulch Rug
40 747=04501 Control Rod,Brake
41 747=04269A Deck Rod,FrontAdiustable
42 748=04069 Pivot Cup,Deck Lift
43 750=0566A Spacer,,260x ,372x 1,030
44 754=04045 Belt, V=Type
45 756=04129 Idler Pulley,4,25"Dia,
46 712=3087t Wing Nut,1/4=20
47 783=04327A Cover,Belt,6,00 Dia,
48 750=04637 Spacr,,455 ID x ,680OD
49 710=0347 Screw,3/8=16x1,75
50 731=1032B Chute Assembly,Discharge
51 736=0407 BellWasher,,45x 1,00x ,062
52 735=0271 Bumper
53 712=0431 FlangeLockNut, 3/8=16
54 714=0470 Cotter Pin
55 732=0306A Comp,Spring,,5310Dx 1,75Lg,
56 747=1116 Deck ReleaseRod
57 683=04252 Deck ldler Assembly
58 710=0216 Screw,3/8-16x,75
59 710=3005 Screw,3/8=16x1,25
60 712=0459 FlangeLockNut, 7/16=20
61 712=3061 HexLock Nut,3/8=24
62 732=0470A ExtensionSpring,,53 ODx 4,75
t If Equipped
Fora proper working machine
Jse Factory Approved Parts.
V-belts are designed to
_ngageand disengage safely.
NOTE:Tractorfeaturesvaryby model NOTall partslistedaboveandpicturedon the previouspageare standard
equipment,
45
,,rderrepmocement
parts, call the Customer
_ Service Line at
!=800=648,6776'
www.troybilt.com. /

Use this page to make
notesandwritedown
importantinformation.
46

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 lawnmoweris: 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 anultimatepurchaseror first placedintoservice.Thewarranty period is 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 impropermaintenancewas the
directcauseof the need for repairor replacementof the part.That notwithstanding,any adjustmentof a componentthat has a factory installed,and properly
operating,adjustmentlimiting device is still eligiblefor warrantycoverage.The following emissionwarrantyparts list are covered:FuelLine,Fuel Line Clamps
m

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 termsandconditions.
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 remedyarising 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
