Troy-Bilt RZT 50 manual Operation, General Safety, Before Operating Your Tractor

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SECTION 2: OPERATION

GENERAL SAFETY

•RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Read the operator’s manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Don’t risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this tractor .

•Familiarize yourself with the operations of all the instruments and controls.

•Before starting the engine or beginning operation, be familiar with the controls. The operator should be in the operator’s seat. The PTO switch must be in the disengaged position, the parking brake engaged, and the RH and LH drive control levers moved fully outward in the neutral position.

•Keep all shields in place. Keep away from moving parts.

•NO RIDERS! Keep all people and pets a safe distance away. Look behind and down to both sides of the tractor before and while backing up.

•DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people.

•Avoid slopes where possible. Never operate on slopes greater than 15°. Slopes with a greater incline present dangerous operating conditions. Tractors can be rolled over.

•Before leaving the operator’s seat: Shut off the PTO, move the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing or cleaning.

•Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting and stopping. Keep a firm grip on the control levers; do not allow the levers to return to neutral on their own.

•Be careful when operating near roadways. Stop the tractor motion and wait for vehicles to pass before operating along the road.

•Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck removed. Removal of the deck will change the balance of the tractor, and could contribute to a tractor rollover.

•Avoid operation on traction surfaces that are unstable; use extreme caution if the surface is slippery.

•Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turn maneuver.

•Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, debris, etc.

•Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine is hot. Allow the engine several minutes to cool before refueling. Tighten the fuel cap securely.

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

•Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the opera- tions of all the instruments and controls. It has been prepared to help you operate and maintain your tractor efficiently.

•Familiarize yourself with the operations of all the instruments and controls.

•This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. In countries using the Research method, it should be 90 octane minimum.

•Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves less combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must not be used where exhaust emissions are regulated.

NOTE: Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system.

•Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is an approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.

•Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved fuels. Other gasoline/ ether blends are not approved.

•Check the engine oil level.

•Clean the air cleaner element if necessary. See Engine Manual.

•Check the tire inflation pressures.

•Adjust the seat for operator’s maximum comfort, visibility, and for maintaining complete control of the tractor.

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer.

•The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are moved fully outward in the neutral position, the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO is disengaged.

•To avoid sudden movement when disengaging the parking brake, the safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the RH and/or LH drive control levers are moved to a position other than the fully out in neutral position when the parking brake is engaged

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTractor Preparation Table of ContentsConnect the Battery Position the Rear BumperLower the Deck Discharge Chute General Operation Safe Operation PracticesII. Slope Operation Do notIII. Children IV. Service Throttle Control Indicator Located on Left Console Safety Decals and LabelsDeck Height Indicator Park Brake Hands and Feet Safety Graphic Mower DeckSafety Decals and Labels Recording Model and Serial Number Customer SupportCopy the model number here Copy the serial number here Slope Gauge Controls and Features Deck Height Index Ignition SwitchPower Take-Off PTO Switch Seat Adjustment Lever Not SeenFuel Tank Cap Hour Meter/Indicator PanelHourHour Meter Features Indicator Panel FeaturesRear Bumper Not Shown Throttle ControlChoke Control Parking Brake Engagement LeverBefore Operating Your Tractor General SafetySafety Interlock System OperationUsing Jumper Cables to Start Engine Starting the EngineCold Weather Starting Stopping the Engine Practice Operation Initial USEDriving the Tractor Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward Driving the Tractor ForwardTurning While Driving Rearward Driving the Tractor In ReverseOperating the PTO Executing a Zero TurnStopping the Tractor Driving on SlopesChecking the Safety Interlock Circuits Using the Mower DeckAdjustments Adjusting the Operators SeatAdjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers General Battery Information MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Hydrostatic Transmission MaintenanceServicing Electrical System Charging the BatteryBattery Maintenance Battery StorageTire Maintenance Using the Transmission Bypass RodsTractor Creeping Transmission Drive Belt Tractor High Speed TrackingEmptying the fuel system Using a fuel stabilizerTractor Storage If storing the tractor for 30 days or moreRolling the belt off the PTO pulley Mower DeckDeck Removal Releasing belt tension with the idler pulleyDeck Installation Using the idler pulley to tension the beltRolling the belt into the PTO pulley Leveling the Mower Deck Side to Side LevelingFront to Back Leveling Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys Adjusting the Gauge WheelsDeck Maintenance Using the Deck Wash SystemMower Blade Care Deck LubricationReplacing the Deck Drive Belt Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

RZT 50 specifications

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