To The Owner, Thank You, Table of Contents

To The Owner

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing an RZT series tractor manufactured by Troy-Bilt LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.

Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. Troy-Bilt LLC

reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact us directly. Troy-Bilt’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.

IMPORTANT: In this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position.

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your machine, for more information.

Safe Operation Practices	3	Service	26
Assembly & Set-Up	8	Troubleshooting	31
Controls & Features	10	Replacement Parts	32
Operation	13	Attachments & Accessories	34
Maintenance & Adjustment	19	Warranty	Back Cover

Record Product Information

Model Number

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the

information in the provided area to the right. Pivot the seat

assembly forward to locate the model plate on the underside of

Serial Number

the seat pivot bracket..This information will be necessary, should

you seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support

Department, or with a local authorized service dealer.

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

◊Visit us on the web at www.troybilt.com

◊Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220

◊Write us at Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019