Troy-Bilt ZT50 Controls and Features

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	Deck Height	Deck Lift
		Handle
	Index
Parking Brake
Throttle/Choke			PTO Switch
Control
Hour Meter/	LH Drive	RH Drive	Ignition Switch
	Control Lever	Control Lever
Indicator Panel
Seat Adjustment Lever			Cup Holder

Fuel Tank Cap

Storage Tray

Figure 4-1

NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat.

Deck Height Index

The deck height index consists of six index notches located	HEIGHT
on the front/right of the seat box frame. Each notch
	CUTTING
corresponds to a 1⁄2” change in the deck height position
ranging from 1-1⁄2” at the lowest notch to 4” at the highest
notch.

Deck Lift Handle

The deck lift handle is located on the front/right of the seat box frame, and is used to raise and lower the mower deck.

Pull the handle to the left out of the index notch and push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to raise the deck. When the desired height is attained, move the lift handle to the right until fully in the index notch.

RH and LH Drive Control Levers

The RH and LH control levers are located on each side of the operator’s seat. These hinged levers pivot outward to open space to permit the operator to either sit in the tractor seat, or to dismount the tractor. The levers must be fully opened out and in the neutral position to start the tractor engine.

Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. Consequently, these levers control all of the movements of the tractor. Driving and steering utilizing these control levers is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to master. Refer to Operation for instructions on using the control levers.

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