Troy-Bilt 77T warranty Charging, Jump Starting, Cleaning, Battery Failures, Fuse

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Maintaining

Your Lawn

Tractor

WARNING

Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge bat- tery 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 appliances.

Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replace- ment.

Tires

WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of tire.

The recommended operating tire pressure is:

•Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires

•Approximately 14 psi for the front tires

IMPORTANT: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

Battery

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked.

•Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up.

•After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.

•Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.

IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could change the polarity and result in damage to your engine’s alternat- ing system.

Charging

If the tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive- type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps.

WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a well venti- lated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

Jump Starting

WARNING: When removing or installing the battery, follow these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame.

IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor’s dead battery with the battery of a running vehicle.

1.Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery, then the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery.

2.Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal of the good battery, then to the frame of the unit with the dead battery.

WARNING: Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking, and the gas in either battery could explode.

Cleaning

Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If neces- sary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

Battery Failures

Some common causes for battery failure are:

• incorrect initial activation

• undercharging

• overcharging

• corroded connections

• freezing

 

These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s warranty.

Fuse

One 20 AMP fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring har- ness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.

If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It can be found under the hood mounted behind the dash panel on the right side.

WARNING: Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replacement.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 01/2006Table of Contents Slope Gauge Operation Your ResponsibilityChildren General Operation Do Not Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- mentService Attaching the Battery Cables Gas and Oil Fill-upShipping Brace Removal Ignition key, and setKnob Adjustment Seat Attaching The Steering WheelAttaching The Seat Tire PressureOperating Your Lawn Tractor Throttle / Choke ControlIgnition Switch Clutch-Brake PedalShift Lever Deck Lift LeverSafety Interlock Switches Setting the Cutting HeightPTO Blade Engage Lever Engaging the Parking BrakeDriving The Tractor Driving On SlopesPlace shift lever in Neutral Restart engine Avoid sudden starts, ex-cessive speed and sudden stopsUsing the Deck Lift Lever Engaging the BladesMowing Move the throttle control lever to the Fast rabbit positionHeadlights Mulching If EquippedSide to Side Leveling the DeckFront To Rear Parking Brake Adjustment Seat AdjustmentEngine Cleaning the Engine And DeckLubrication To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Cutting Deck RemovalDeck Wash System Battery CleaningBattery Failures ChargingCutting Blades Blade spindles for cracks orForeign object. Replace immedi Ately if damaged Blades may be removed as followsRemove the belt keeper rod from around the engine pulley Changing the Deck BeltChanging the Transmission Drive Belts Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor Attachments & Accessories Off-Season Storage AttachmentsSafety Labels Your Responsibility Restrict the useSpark plug wires loose Plug wiresFuel tank empty or stale fuel Choke not activatedFins and blower housing Too wide Gap Dirty air cleanerSpark plugs gap too close High RPM Gap Idles poorlyModel 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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