Operation (continued)

Moving Tractor Manually

DO NOT TOW OR PUSH THIS TRACTOR WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR RISK DAMAGING THE DRIVE SYSTEM.

When pushing the tractor, push it slowly to prevent a temporary lock-up of rear wheels.

2-Speed Models (20 HP Units): Stop tractor when shifting. Shift transmission lever (P, Fig. 6-4) to neutral.

WARNING

NEVER TOW OR PUSH THIS TRACTOR WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. DRIVE SYSTEM DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

 

Engage pedal (F) before

 

pulling lever (N).

 

Parking Brake Lever

 

N

 

Unlock

 

Parking

F

Brake

 

 

Lock

 

Parking

 

Brake

Fig. 6-5

Cruise Control

Cruise control allows the operator to maintain a constant drive speed without contacting the travel pedal. When activated, the cruise control sets the travel pedal to the desired position.

TO SET: When tractor is moving at a desired speed, press the cruise control switch (O, Fig. 6-3) to “RESET” to activate cruise control. This sets the travel pedal.

TO STOP: Press brake pedal (F) or turn the the cruise control switch (O) “OFF”.

TO RESET: To re-activate cruise control, press “RESET”.

Brake / Neutral Pedal

Parking Brake Lever

Press brake/neutral pedal (F, Fig. 6-3 and 6-5) to apply brake and when starting engine. To lock brake (when parked), press brake/neutral pedal and pull parking brake lever (N) to the rear, locking brake/neutral pedal down.

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Troy-Bilt 13101 - GTX 16, 13101-GTX 16 Moving Tractor Manually, Cruise Control, Brake / Neutral Pedal Parking Brake Lever

13074-GTX 18, 13101 - GTX 16, 13101-GTX 16 specifications

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