Section 6

Operation

Auxilliary

Attachment Lift

 

Hydraulic Lever

 

Lever (K)

Attachment/PTO Drive

(Model 13076 Only)

 

Switch (X)

(L)

 

 

 

Light

 

Throttle (J)

Switch (E)

 

 

Cruise Control Switch

 

Travel

(Models 13074 & 13076)

 

Pedal (M)

(O)

 

 

Choke Lever (G)

 

 

 

 

Ignition/Starter

Brake/Neutral

 

Switch (H)

 

 

Pedal (F)

 

 

 

 

Parking Brake Lever (N)

Fig. 6-1

 

 

5.When engine starts, move choke lever (G) down halfway (to half choke). Gradually, move choke lever down (to choke off) as the engine warms up.

NOTE: DO NOT RUN ENGINE WITH CHOKE ON FOR PROLONGED PERIODS. ENGINE WILL RUN POORLY (OVER-RICH FUEL MIXTURE) IF OVER-CHOKED.

6.Move throttle (J) up to (fast). Run the engine at full throttle (fast) for maximum engine efficiency.

Do not drive the tractor immediately after start up. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes. This allows the transmission oil to warm up.

7.Perform the electric clutch break in procedure as instructed on page 17.

Throttle Setting

Starting Engine

1.Move the attachment/PTO drive switch (X, Fig 6-1) to "OFF". The starter will not activate unless this switch is off.

2.Press brake/neutral pedal (F) down.

3.Move choke lever (G) up. Move the throttle (J) up halfway.

NOTE: AFTER ENGINE HAS WARMED

UP, OPERATE ENGINE AT (FULL THROTTLE).

4.Insert ignition key into ignition/starter switch (H). Turn key clockwise to start engine. Release key when engine starts.

False Start: If engine speeds up enough to disengage starter but fails to continue running, allow all moving parts to stop completely before engaging starter again.

Limit cranking to less than 10 seconds. If engine has been cranked for 10 seconds, allow the starter to cool for at least one minute before re-cranking. Over heating may damage starter.

WARNING

IN CASE OF A FALSE START, ALLOW ENGINE TO STOP COMPLETELY BEFORE RE-STARTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY DAMAGE STARTER.

ALWAYS OPERATE WITH THE ENGINE AT FULL THROTTLE (FAST). While operating under heavy load conditions, listen to the engine RPM. If the engine begins to slow down, do not advance the travel pedal. Let up on the travel pedal. This will decrease the ground speed and increase the engine speed.

Stopping Engine

1.Turn attachment/PTO drive switch (X, Fig. 6-1) to “OFF".

2.Move throttle (J) down to (Slow). Lock brake/neutral pedal (F, Fig. 6-1 and 6-5) down by pulling parking brake lever (N) to the rear.

(See Fig. 6-5, page 19.)

3.Idle engine for at least 30 seconds to allow engine to cool.

4.Turn ignition/starter switch (H) to off. Remove ignition key.

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Troy-Bilt 13101 - GTX 16 Throttle Setting Starting Engine, Stopping Engine, Turn attachment/PTO drive switch X, -1 to OFF
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13074-GTX 18, 13101 - GTX 16, 13101-GTX 16 specifications

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