Troy-Bilt RZT 50 manual Stopping The Engine, Practice Operation Initial Use, Driving The Tractor

•Connect the end of one cable to the disabled tractor battery’s positive terminal; then connect the other end of that cable to the booster battery’s positive terminal.

•Connect one end of the other cable to the booster battery’s negative terminal; then connect the other end of that cable to the frame of the dis- abled tractor, as far from the battery as possible.

•Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting instructions previously provided; then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their connection.

•Have the tractor’s electrical system checked and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

•Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position.

•Move the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position.

•Engage the parking brake.

•Move the throttle control between the half and full trottle positions, and turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position.

•Remove the key from the ignition switch.

NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is left unattended.

PRACTICE OPERATION (INITIAL USE)

Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a conventional type riding tractor. Although and be- cause a zero-turn tractor is more maneuverable, get- ting used to operating the control levers takes some practice.

We strongly recommend that you locate a reason- ably large, level and open "practice area" where there are no obstructions, pedestrians, or animals. You should practice operating the tractor for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Carefully move (or have moved) the tractor to the practice area. When performing the practice session, the PTO should not be engaged. While practicing, operate the tractor at approximately 1/2-3/4 throttle and at less than full speed in both forward and reverse.

Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using the instructions in the following section "Driving the Trac- tor." Practice until you are confident that you can safely operate the tractor.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces- sive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO, moving drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, turn the ignition key off and remove key.

•Adjust the operator’s seat to the most comfortable position that allows you to operate the controls. See seat adjustment in the ADJUSTMENTS section.

•Release the parking brake.

•Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the neutral position. See Figure 11.

Control Lever Moved

Inward and in Neutral

Figure 11

NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral position, refer to Section 3 and adjust the levers so that they are even.

•Move the throttle control lever forward to the full throttle position (3500-3600 RPM).

NOTE: The tractor and engine are designed to run at full throttle. If performing a practice session, it is preferable that the tractor is operated at less than full throttle (approximately 2500-3000 RPM), but this only applies to practice operation.

WARNING: Always maintain a firm grip on the control levers. DO NOT release the control levers to slow or stop the tractor; move the levers to the neutral position using your hands.

•To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the respective drive control levers with your right and left hands and proceed as described in the following sub- sections.

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