Troy-Bilt Automatic Lawn Tractor Electric PTO Blade Engage Knob, Manual PTO Blade Engage Lever

Electric PTO

(Blade Engage) Knob

To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately

available) attachments on models equipped with an electric PTO, pull outward on the PTO (Blade Engage) knob. Push the PTO (Blade Engage) knob

inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck.

NOTE: The PTO (Blade Engage) knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

Manual PTO (Blade Engage) Lever

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On models equipped with a manual PTO (Blade Engage), the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is located on the left side of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO (Blade Engage) lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments; move the PTO (Blade Engage) lever rearward to disengage the power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO (Blade Engage) lever must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

Seat Adjustment Lever

To adjust the seat forward or backward on units equipped with a quick-adjust seat, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position. Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment of this manual for more detailed instructions.

Deck Lift Lever

Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

Parking Brake Button
To set the parking brake, fully	P
depress the brake pedal and
push the parking brake button in.
Hold the button in while taking
your foot off the brake pedal.
Both the parking button and the
brake pedal will then stay
depressed. To release the
parking brake, depress the brake
pedal slightly. The parking brake

button will then return to its original position.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

Cruise Control Button

The cruise control button is located on the tractor dash panel to the left of the ignition switch.

Push the cruise control button while traveling forward at a

desired speed. While holding the button in, release pressure from the drive pedal. This will engage the cruise control and allow the tractor to remain at that speed

without applying pressure to the drive pedal. Depress the brake pedal or the drive pedal to deactivate cruise control. Refer to OPERATION SECTION this manual for detailed instructions regarding the cruise control feature.

NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged at the tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.

Cargo Net (optional)

Conveniently located on the tractor’s dash panel, the cargo net can be used to store personal items while operating the tractor.

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