Troy-Bilt 77T Ignition Switch, Clutch-Brake Pedal, Shift Lever, Deck Lift Lever, Parking Brake

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Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired. See Figure 7.

To release the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the notches to the desired position. Release the speed control lever and the clutch-brake pedal.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

Clutch-Brake Pedal

The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down when slowing the trac- tor by changing speeds (Refer to Speed Control Lever). Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.

NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 12.

Shift Lever

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The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when the moving shift lever. See Figure 8.

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WARNING

Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key

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WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine on page 12 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module.

Deck Lift Lever

Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

Parking Brake

To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake pedal. Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the parking brake position. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.

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IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

Speed Control Lever

The speed control lever, located on the left side of the tractor’s dash console, allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn tractor. To use, depress the clutch- brake pedal and move the lever out of the parking brake notch and forward to increase the tractor’s ground speed. When a desired speed has been reached, release the lever into an appropriate notch to maintain that speed.

To slow the tractor’s ground speed, depress the clutch- brake pedal and move the speed control lever rearward and release it into a notch.

to prevent unintended starting.

IMPORTANT

Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both the Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine on page 12 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module.

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Contents Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 01/2006 OPERATOR’S ManualTable of Contents Slope Gauge Operation Your ResponsibilityChildren General Operation Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- ment Do NotService Ignition key, and set Attaching the Battery CablesGas and Oil Fill-up Shipping Brace RemovalTire Pressure Knob Adjustment SeatAttaching The Steering Wheel Attaching The SeatThrottle / Choke Control Operating Your Lawn TractorDeck Lift Lever Ignition SwitchClutch-Brake Pedal Shift LeverEngaging the Parking Brake Safety Interlock SwitchesSetting the Cutting Height PTO Blade Engage LeverAvoid sudden starts, ex-cessive speed and sudden stops Driving The TractorDriving On Slopes Place shift lever in Neutral Restart engineMove the throttle control lever to the Fast rabbit position Using the Deck Lift LeverEngaging the Blades MowingMulching If Equipped HeadlightsSide to Side Leveling the DeckFront To Rear Seat Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentEngine Cleaning the Engine And DeckLubrication To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Cutting Deck RemovalDeck Wash System Charging BatteryCleaning Battery FailuresBlades may be removed as follows Cutting BladesBlade spindles for cracks or Foreign object. Replace immedi Ately if damagedRemove the belt keeper rod from around the engine pulley Changing the Deck BeltChanging the Transmission Drive Belts Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor Off-Season Storage Attachments Attachments & AccessoriesYour Responsibility Restrict the use Safety LabelsChoke not activated Spark plug wires loosePlug wires Fuel tank empty or stale fuelHigh RPM Gap Idles poorly Fins and blower housingToo wide Gap Dirty air cleaner Spark plugs gap too closeModel 77T Illustrated Parts List Models 77T 738-04012A 720-04061 Knob, 3/8-16 732-1184738-0296 1833 830 72712 2924 Illustrated Parts List Tute non OEM V-belt can be For a proper working machineBelts are designed to engage 72 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20 x 73 736-0222 Lock Washer, 1/4 Models Description Models Ref. Part No Models 77T 42 Deck Illustrated Parts List 2317 194 Illustrated Parts List For parts and/or Accessories Please call For parts and/or Accessories Please call For parts and/or Accessories Please call MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for
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