Troy-Bilt RZT 50 manual Adjustments, Adjusting the Operators Seat

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SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT

•To adjust the position of the seat, move and hold the seat adjustment lever toward the left. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Figure 20.

Seat

shoulder screw removed earlier. Fasten with the hex insert flange lock nut and tighten until snug.

•Insert the hex screw w/washer through the control lever slot and the pivot bracket.Thread the flange lock nut onto the screw, but do not tighten now.

•If you are going to adjust the control levers forward or rearward, proceed to the next step. If not, fully tighten the flange lock nut.

Pivot Bracket

Move Lever to Left

Adjustment

Lever

Flange

Lock Nut

Height

Adjust

Holes

Slot

Control Lever

Flat Washer

Hex Screw

Shoulder Screw

Figure 20

ADJUSTING RH & LH DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS

The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted up or down and fore-and-aft for the comfort of the operator. The drive control levers can be placed in either of two height positions, and/or can be moved forward or rearward within the range of the slot in each control lever mounting bracket.

To adjust the drive control lever height, proceed as follows:

•Remove the flange lock nut, flat washer, and hex screw securing the lever to the pivot bracket.

•While supporting the control lever to keep it from falling, remove the hex insert flange lock nut and shoulder screw from the bottom of the control lever and pivot bracket. Refer to Figure 21.

•Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of holes in the pivot bracket and insert the

Figure 21

To adjust the drive control levers forward or rearward, proceed as follows:

If not already loose, loosen the flange lock nut and rotate the control lever either forward or rearward to the desired position. See Figure 21.

NOTE: If the control lever is too tight to move, slightly loosen the hex insert flange lock nut and shoulder screw at the bottom of the control lever.

•Tighten the flange lock nut to fix the control lever in the adjusted position

•Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other control lever into the same position. Adjust so that both levers are even with each other when in the neutral position.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully OPERATOR’S ManualTable of Contents Tractor PreparationPosition the Rear Bumper Connect the BatteryLower the Deck Discharge Chute Safe Operation Practices General OperationDo not II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. Service Hands and Feet Safety Graphic Mower Deck Safety Decals and LabelsDeck Height Indicator Park Brake Throttle Control Indicator Located on Left ConsoleSafety Decals and Labels Customer Support Recording Model and Serial NumberCopy the model number here Copy the serial number here Slope Gauge Controls and Features Seat Adjustment Lever Not Seen Ignition SwitchPower Take-Off PTO Switch Deck Height IndexIndicator Panel Features Hour Meter/Indicator PanelHourHour Meter Features Fuel Tank CapParking Brake Engagement Lever Throttle ControlChoke Control Rear Bumper Not ShownOperation General SafetySafety Interlock System Before Operating Your TractorStarting the Engine Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineCold Weather Starting Practice Operation Initial USE Stopping the EngineDriving the Tractor Driving the Tractor Forward Turning the Tractor While Driving ForwardDriving the Tractor In Reverse Turning While Driving RearwardDriving on Slopes Executing a Zero TurnStopping the Tractor Operating the PTOUsing the Mower Deck Checking the Safety Interlock CircuitsAdjusting the Operators Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers Hydrostatic Transmission Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance General Battery InformationBattery Storage Charging the BatteryBattery Maintenance Servicing Electrical SystemUsing the Transmission Bypass Rods Tire MaintenanceTractor Creeping Tractor High Speed Tracking Transmission Drive BeltIf storing the tractor for 30 days or more Using a fuel stabilizerTractor Storage Emptying the fuel systemReleasing belt tension with the idler pulley Mower DeckDeck Removal Rolling the belt off the PTO pulleyUsing the idler pulley to tension the belt Deck InstallationRolling the belt into the PTO pulley Side to Side Leveling Leveling the Mower DeckFront to Back Leveling Using the Deck Wash System Adjusting the Gauge WheelsDeck Maintenance Cleaning the Spindle PulleysDeck Lubrication Mower Blade CareReplacing the Deck Drive Belt Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

RZT 50 specifications

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