Troy-Bilt 604 manual Lift Lever, PTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever, Autodrive Pedal, Parking Brake Button

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LIFT LEVER

BRAKE PEDAL

BRAKE

The lift lever is used to change the operating position (height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER

The PTO lever is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or other attachments; move the PTO lever backward (toward the rear of the tractor) to disengage the power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO lever must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

AUTODRIVEPEDAL

The AutoDrivepedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the AutoDrivepedal with your right foot when the tractor shift lever is in either forward or reverse to cause the tractor to move. Ground speed is also controlled with the AutoDrivepedal. The further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it’s not depressed.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the AutoDrivepedal along the running board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.

PARKING BRAKE BUTTON

To set the parking brake, fully depress

P

the brake pedal and push the parking

brake button in. Hold the button in

 

while taking your foot off the brake

 

pedal. Both the parking button and

 

the brake pedal will then stay

 

depressed. To release the parking

 

brake, depress the brake pedal

 

slightly. The parking brake button will

 

then return to its original position.

 

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

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

SHIFT LEVER

 

F

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

N

must not be in motion

when

the

moving

shift

 

lever.

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: Never

Shift

force the shift lever. Doing

Knob

so may result in serious

R

damage to

the tractor’s

transmission.

 

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Finding Your Model Number Table of ContentsCalling Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationDo not ServiceSlope Operation ChildrenSafety Labels found on your unit Slope Gauge Or a Fence PostInstalling the Mulch KIT Attachments & AccessoriesAttaching the Battery Cables Tractor SET-UPControls Throttle Control Lever Ignition SwitchIndicator Monitor / Hour Meter Choke ControlAutodrive Pedal PTO Power TAKE-OFF LeverLift Lever Parking Brake ButtonOperation Seat Adjustment LeverSafety Interlock Switches Cruise Control ButtonStarting the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightSetting the Cruise Control Stopping the EngineDriving on Slopes Using the Lift LeverEngaging the PTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever Operating the HeadlightsMowing AdjustmentsLeveling the Deck Steering Adjustment Seat AdjustmentFront to Rear Carburetor Adjustment Brake AdjustmentPTO Power TAKE-OFF Adjustment Engine MaintenanceChanging Engine Oil Cutting Deck Removal Cleaning the Engine and DeckTo Lift Assembly Front of TractorChanging the Deck Belts Inch decksUpper Drive Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltsLower Drive Belt Transmission Cutting Blades HoleFuse BatteryCharging Lubrication Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Corrective Action CausesModel Part DescriptionElectrical System/Tractor Body Model Lift Assembly Model Steering Assembly Model Drive System 447 Power Take-off System Inch Deck Cutting Decks Briggs & Stratton Intek Twin Engine Accessories Briggs & Stratton Intek SingleMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

604 specifications

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