Troy-Bilt 13074-GTX 18 Proper Jack Placement, Interlock Switches, Brake Adjustment, PTO Guard

Maintenance (continued)

Proper Jack Placement

A floor jack (not a bottle jack) or an overhead hoist may be used to lift the front of the tractor. Do not attempt to use any other device to lift the tractor.

WARNING

USE EXTREME CARE WHEN JACKING OR HOISTING TRACTOR. BLOCK WHEELS AND USE JACKSTANDS TO SECURELY HOLD UNIT IN PLACE.

Securely block rear wheels. Rest jack on attachment/PTO drive guard corners (See Fig. 7-6). Do not rest jack on PTO sheave.

Interlock Switches

This unit is equipped with interlock safety switches to help ensure safe start-up and operation. To test interlock, see page 17.

Attachment/PTO drive switch: Interlocks are incorporated into the attachment/PTO drive switch. This switch must be off to start the engine. Also, if the travel pedal is pressed into the reverse travel position while this switch is in the “ON” position, the PTO will automatically shut off.

require periodic examination and adjustment.

To adjust:

1.Turn off engine. Make sure unit is on a flat surface and block the wheels of the tractor to prevent it from rolling.

2.Move brake pedal to the disengaged (released) position.

3.To adjust yoke assembly (V, Fig. 7-7), remove clevis pin (W). Turn yoke assembly clockwise.

4.Press and release brake several times. Re-check and re-adjust as necessary.

PTO Guard		Seat: An interlock is positioned behind
		the seat. If the operator leaves the seat
		without locking brake/neutral pedal and
Jack		turning off the attachment/PTO switch, the
		engine will stop.
		Brake/Neutral linkage (ignition):
		Brake/neutral pedal must be pressed to
		start the engine.
		Brake/Neutral linkage (cruise control):
		When the brake/neutral pedal is pressed,
		the circuit for the cruise control switch is
Rest jack on PTO		open. All power to the cruise control is
guard corners.		shut off.
	Do not rest jack	Brake Adjustment
		During normal operation of this machine,
Fig. 7-6	on PTO sheave.
		the brakes are subject to wear and will
T

S

Brake Pad

Brake Pad

V

W U

C

Fig. 7-7

Hydrostatic Maintenance and Lubrication

Perform the following procedure every 25 hours of operation.

1.Remove all dirt from around transmission filler area. Clean transmission cooling fins (J, Fig. 7-8). If tractor is operated in a dusty environment, check and clean cooling fins more frequently.

2.When transmission is cold, check transmission fluid level. Check level indicated on dipstick (beneath seat).

Transmission Oil: Change transmission oil after first five hours and every 100 hours thereafter. Plug is located on front side of transmission.

2-Speed Models: Fill with part number

737-0333. Alternate fluids: Mobil 423, Amoco 1000 or Texaco TDH.

1-Speed Models: Fill with part number 737-0335 or a SAE 20 weight motor oil.

J

Fig. 7-8

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