Troy-Bilt RZT manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting

8

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Engine fails to start

1.

PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged.

1.

Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position.

 

2.

Parking brake not engaged.

2.

Engage parking brake.

 

3.

Drive control levers not fully outward in

3.

Move drive control levers fully outward in

 

 

neutral position.

 

neutral position.

 

4.

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

4.

Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s).

 

5.

Throttle control lever not in correct starting

5.

Place throttle lever to FAST position.

 

 

position.

 

 

 

6.

Choke not activated

6.

Pull the CHOKE control outward.

 

7.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

7.

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days

 

 

 

 

old) gas.

 

8.

Blocked fuel line.

8.

Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter.

 

9.

Faulty spark plug(s).

9.

Clean, adjust gap or replace plug(s).

 

10.Engine flooded.

10.Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Unit running with CHOKE activated.

1.

Push CHOKE control in.

 

2.

Spark plug wire(s) loose.

2.

Connect spark plug wire(s).

 

3.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

4.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

4.

Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.

 

5.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

5.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline.

 

6.

Dirty air cleaner.

6.

Replace air cleaner paper element or clean

 

 

 

 

foam precleaner.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper amount and

 

 

 

 

weight of oil.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

2.

Clean grass clippings and debris from around

 

 

 

 

the engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine hesitates at high

1.

Spark plug(s) gap too close.

1.

Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap.

RPM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Idles rough

1.

Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too wide.

1.

Replace spark plug(s). Set plug gap.

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Replace air cleaner element and/or clean

 

 

 

 

pre-cleaner.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1.

Tighten blade and spindle.

 

2.

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

2.

Replace blade.

Uneven cut

1.

Deck not leveled properly.

1.

Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.

 

2.

Dull blade.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

3.

Uneven tire pressure.

3.

Check tire pressure in all four tires.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not mulch grass

1.

Engine speed too low.

1.

Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.

(If Equipped w/Mulching

2.

Wet grass.

2.

Do not mulch when grass is wet.

Kit)

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Excessively high grass.

3.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then

 

 

 

 

mow again at desired height or make a

 

 

 

 

narrower cutting swath.

 

4.

Dull blade.

4.

Sharpen or replace blade.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Record Product Information Table of ContentsTo The Owner Thank YouCalifornia Proposition General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo Not Slope OperationTowing ServiceGeneral Service ChildrenSpark Arrestor Do not modify engineAverage Useful Life Safe Operation Practices  Contents of Crate Assembly & Set-UpTractor preparation Clevis Pin Internal Cotter Pin Notch Connect the BatteryPosition Rear Bumper Lower Deck Discharge Chute DeflectorDeck Lift Handle Deck Height IndexRH and LH Drive Control Levers Hour Meter / Indicator Panel Ignition SwitchPower Take-Off PTO Switch Seat Adjustment Lever Not SeenParking Brake Engagement Lever Indicator Panel FeaturesThrottle Control Choke ControlBefore Operating Your Tractor General SafetySafety Interlock System OperationParking Brake Using Jumper Cables To Start EngineStarting the Engine Cold Weather StartingDriving the Tractor Forward Stopping the EnginePractice Operation Initial Use Driving the TractorTurning While Driving Rearward Driving the Tractor In ReverseDriving On Slopes Stopping the TractorExecuting a Zero Turn Operating The Pto Using the Mower DeckChecking the Safety Interlock Circuits Pull the PTO switch upward to the Engaged positionBattery Maintenance MaintenanceAir Cleaner Spark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission General Battery InformationUsing the Transmission Bypass Rods Tire MaintenanceUsing the Deck Wash System Cleaning the Spindle PulleysEmptying the fuel system Battery StorageUsing a fuel stabilizer Tractor StorageRemoving The Tractor From Storage AdjustmentsAdjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers Adjusting the Operators SeatRefer to Figure Leveling the Mower DeckSide to Side Leveling Front to Back LevelingAdjusting the Gauge Wheels Check Engine Oil Level Maintenance ScheduleReplace Air Filter Element Servicing Electrical System ServiceBattery Removal Charging the BatteryBracket Slot Deck InstallationRolling the belt off the PTO pulley SupportReplacing the Deck Drive Belt Using the idler pulley to tension the beltRolling the belt into the PTO pulley Transmission Drive Belt Mower Blade CareBlades may be removed as follows Tractor High Speed Tracking Tractor CreepingConsole Jam Nut Stop Bolt Problem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingKohler Fuel Filter Component Part Number and Description759-3336 Spark Plug Champion RC12YC KH-12-050-01-S Kohler Oil FilterPart Number and Description ComponentModel Number Description Attachments & Accessories590-303-000 Double Bagger 190-193-000 Mulch Plug MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for Manual del operador Registro de información de producto Al propietarioGracias ÍndiceProposición 65 de California Medidas importantes de seguridadFuncionamiento general Haga lo siguiente Funcionamiento en pendientesNo haga lo siguiente Manejo seguro de la gasolina ServicioNiños RemolqueVida útil media No modifique el motorAviso referido a emisiones Amortiguador de chispasSección 2 Medidas de seguridad  Instale el asiento del operador Montaje y ConfiguraciónContenido del cajón Preparación del tractorDel borne sobre el borne negativo de la batería Conecte la bateríaColoque el paragolpes trasero en posición Baje el deflector del canal de descarga de la plataformaPosicionamiento de la altura de la plataforma Controles y CaracterísticasManija de elevación de la plataforma Bandeja de almacenamiento Interruptor de encendidoVarilla de derivación de la transmisión no se ve PortacubetaParagolpes trasero no se muestra Control del reguladorControl del cebador Palanca de enganche del freno de manoSistema de bloqueo de seguridad FuncionamientoSeguridad general Antes de hacer funcionar el tractorArranque del motor en clima frío Encendido del motorUso de cables de puente para arrancar el motor Practique el modo de operación con el tractor uso inicial Detención del motorConducción del tractor Conducción del tractor en marcha atrás PosiciónNeutralMás despacio Giro con el tractor en marcha directaOperación en 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