Troy-Bilt 13A-344-563 manual Stopping Mower, Safety Interlock, Using Shift Lever

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Grass Fill Level Indicator

Stopping Mower

•Release blade engagement pedal all the way.

•Release the "Go" Pedal and depress the brake pedal.

•When the mower comes to a complete stop, set the parking brake.

•Depress the brake pedal, pull up the parking brake knob and release the brake pedal. The knob should stay in the raised position.

•Turn the ignition key to OFF position and remove the key.

Safety Interlock

This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for your protection. The interlock safety switches are connected to the brake pedal, the blade engagement pedal, the shift lever, and the seat.

The purpose of the safety interlock system is threefold:

a.to prevent the engine from starting unless the brake pedal is depressed and the blade engagement pedal is disengaged;

b.to shut off the engine if the blade pedal is not disengaged when the shift lever is put into reverse; and

c.to shut the engine off when the operator leaves the seat without engaging the parking brake.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious injury, do not operate the rider mower if the interlock system is malfunctioning.

•Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade(s).

•Know location and function of all controls.

•Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before placing hands or feet near blade(s).

•Before leaving operator's position, disengage blade(s), place the shift lever in neutral, engage parking brake, shut engine off and remove key.

Using Shift Lever

The shift lever is used to regulate the direction of your rider mower. It can be set at forward, neutral, or reverse settings. These settings, marked as F, N, and R respectively, are located next to the shift lever on the unit. See Figure 9. This unit is designed not to mow when the shift lever is in R position.

•Before you move the shift lever to any of the positions, depress the brake pedal and stop the unit. Keep your foot on the brake pedal.

•Move the lever outwards (left) to remove the locking pin from the lever and slide the lever to the position desired.

CHOKE

Cutting

Height

Shift

Lever

Figure 9

NOTE: Look at the rear and make sure the path is free of obstacles before positioning the shift lever to the reverse.

•Do not force the shift lever. If it does not shift, release the brake pedal. Step on the “GO” pedal lightly to line up the shifting collar in the transmission, then apply the brake and try to move the shift lever. DO NOT SHIFT WITH FOOT ON

THE “GO” PEDAL.

•Slowly release the brake pedal and take your foot off the pedal. Always make sure that there is no one in the way when you run the mower.

Grass Fill Level Indicator

This indicator was designed to add convenience to your riding mower. While the mower is running, air will flow through the discharge chute and into the grass catcher. If the grass catcher is empty, air flows through easily

pushing the ball up. If the grass catcher is full, air does

not flow through it allowing the ball to fall. So if you see the ball in the grass catcher fill level indicator falling down, you should stop the mower and empty the bag.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Three 3 Year Limited Warranty Slope Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesGeneral Operation Children ServiceDo Not Page Slope Guage Attaching Side-Discharge Chute Attaching Battery CablesUnpacking & Assembling Your Rider Mower Loose PartsAttaching Bumper Optional Attaching Mulch PlugAttaching Hitch Plate Optional Know Your Rider Mower Stopping Mower Safety InterlockUsing Shift Lever Grass Fill Level IndicatorOperating Your Rider Mower To empty grass bag, stop the mower completely Stopping Mower Using The MowerTo Empty Grass Catcher MulchingBlade Brake/PTO Brake AdjustmentCutting Height Seat PositionWheel Alignment Adjusting the DeckFront to Rear Levelling Belt ReplacementServicing Your Rider Mower Deck BeltUpper Variable Speed Belt Fuse ReplacementLower Variable Speed Belt KeeperOil Drain Sleeve Maintaining Your Rider MowerGeneral Recommendations Cutting BladeLubrication Cleaning EngineEngine Engine TROUBLE-SHOOTINGBattery Rider MowerBelt shreds Belt guides or guards incorrectly adjusted

13A-344-563 specifications

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