Troy-Bilt RZT manual Stopping the Tractor, Driving On Slopes, Executing a Zero Turn

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•To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the right drive control lever forward of the left lever. See Figure 5-8.

REARWARD RIGHT TURN

Figure 5-8

•The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two levers, the sharper the tractor will turn.

•To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control lever rearward.

IMPORTANT: Making a “pivot turn” on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf.

Executing a Zero Turn

warning!: When executing a zero turn, the tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce your control of the tractor and will cause severe turf defacement to occur.

•Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by moving the two drive control levers to neutral.

•To turn clockwise, move the left control lever forward while simultaneously moving the right control lever rearward. See Figure 5-9.

CLOCKWISE ZERO TURN

Figure 5-9

•To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever rearward. See Figure 5-10.

COUNTERCLOCKWISE ZERO TURN

Figure 5-10

Stopping the Tractor

•Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to stop the motion of the tractor.

•Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged position.

•Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position.

•If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles fully outward in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, move the throttle control lever to the fast position, turn the ignition switch to “OFF’” and remove the key from the switch.

warning: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO, moving drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, and engaging the parking brake.

If leaving the tractor unattended, turn the ignition key off and remove key.

Driving On Slopes

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

warning!: Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.

•Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the control lever on the downhill side of the tractor, with the uphill control lever remaining essentially in a fixed position.

•Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.

•Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.

Section 5 — Operation

 

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Contents Operator’s Manual To The Owner Table of ContentsThank You Record Product InformationCalifornia Proposition General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo Not Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceChildren TowingAverage Useful Life Do not modify engineSpark Arrestor Safe Operation Practices  Tractor preparation Assembly & Set-UpContents of Crate Position Rear Bumper Connect the BatteryLower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector Clevis Pin Internal Cotter Pin NotchRH and LH Drive Control Levers Deck Height IndexDeck Lift Handle Power Take-Off PTO Switch Ignition SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Not Seen Hour Meter / Indicator PanelThrottle Control Indicator Panel FeaturesChoke Control Parking Brake Engagement LeverSafety Interlock System General SafetyOperation Before Operating Your TractorStarting the Engine Using Jumper Cables To Start EngineCold Weather Starting Parking BrakePractice Operation Initial Use Stopping the EngineDriving the Tractor Driving the Tractor ForwardTurning While Driving Rearward Driving the Tractor In ReverseExecuting a Zero Turn Stopping the TractorDriving On Slopes Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits Using the Mower DeckPull the PTO switch upward to the Engaged position Operating The PtoAir Cleaner Spark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission MaintenanceGeneral Battery Information Battery MaintenanceUsing the Deck Wash System Tire MaintenanceCleaning the Spindle Pulleys Using the Transmission Bypass RodsUsing a fuel stabilizer Battery StorageTractor Storage Emptying the fuel systemAdjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers AdjustmentsAdjusting the Operators Seat Removing The Tractor From StorageSide to Side Leveling Leveling the Mower DeckFront to Back Leveling Refer to FigureAdjusting the Gauge Wheels Replace Air Filter Element Maintenance ScheduleCheck Engine Oil Level Battery Removal ServiceCharging the Battery Servicing Electrical SystemRolling the belt off the PTO pulley Deck InstallationSupport Bracket SlotRolling the belt into the PTO pulley Using the idler pulley to tension the beltReplacing the Deck Drive Belt Blades may be removed as follows Mower Blade CareTransmission Drive Belt Console Jam Nut Stop Bolt Tractor CreepingTractor High Speed Tracking Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting759-3336 Spark Plug Champion RC12YC Component Part Number and DescriptionKH-12-050-01-S Kohler Oil Filter Kohler Fuel FilterPart Number and Description Component590-303-000 Double Bagger 190-193-000 Mulch Plug Attachments & AccessoriesModel Number Description MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for Manual del operador Gracias Al propietarioÍndice Registro de información de productoFuncionamiento general Medidas importantes de seguridadProposición 65 de California No haga lo siguiente Funcionamiento en pendientesHaga lo siguiente Niños ServicioRemolque Manejo seguro de la gasolinaAviso referido a emisiones No modifique el motorAmortiguador de chispas Vida útil mediaSección 2 Medidas de seguridad  Contenido del cajón Montaje y ConfiguraciónPreparación del tractor Instale el asiento del operadorColoque el paragolpes trasero en posición Conecte la bateríaBaje el deflector del canal de descarga de la plataforma Del borne sobre el borne negativo de la bateríaManija de elevación de la plataforma Controles y CaracterísticasPosicionamiento de la altura de la plataforma Varilla de derivación de la transmisión no se ve Interruptor de encendidoPortacubeta Bandeja de almacenamientoControl del cebador Control del reguladorPalanca de enganche del freno de mano Paragolpes trasero no se muestraSeguridad general FuncionamientoAntes de hacer funcionar el tractor Sistema de bloqueo de seguridadUso de cables de puente para arrancar el motor Encendido del motorArranque del motor en clima frío Conducción del tractor Detención del motorPractique el modo de operación con el tractor uso inicial Más despacio PosiciónNeutralGiro con el tractor en marcha directa Conducción del tractor en marcha atrásGiro de radio cero Detención del tractorOperación en pendientes Control de los circuitos de bloqueo de seguridad Funcionamiento de la potencia de arranque PtoUso de la plataforma de la cortadora Mantenimiento Mantenimiento de los neumáticos Mantenimiento de la bateríaLubricación Uso del sistema de lavado de la plataformaAlmacenamiento del tractor Almacenamiento de la bateríaSi guarda el tractor por 30 días o más Uso de un estabilizador de combustibleAjuste del asiento del operador AjustesTornillo De la platafor maHexagonal TuercaOuterhexagonalReborde Ajuste de las ruedas de calibraciónTuer ca de Tuerca de SeguridadCalendario de mantenimiento Retiro de la batería ServicioMantenimiento del sistema eléctrico Carga de la bateríaDeslice la plataforma hacia adelante de modo que la Instalación de la plataformaCorr‘V’ Bealt en V Tire de la polea loca Uso de la polea loca para tensar la correa Reemplazo de la correa de transmisión de la plataformaCorrea de la TransmisiónTubeMénsulaIdler Correa de transmisiónPoleaPTO de la potencia PoleaContratuerca Desplazamiento lento del tractorDesvío del tractor a alta velocidad Problema Causa Solución Solución de ProblemasComponente Número de pieza y Descripción Piezas de reemplazoSección 9 Piezas de reemplazo Número de modelo Descripción Aditamentos y accesoriosCobertura DE LA Garantía DEL Fabricante Garantía Limitada DEL Fabricante Para

RZT specifications

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