Troy-Bilt RZT 50 User Manual

RZT 50 w/50" Mower DeckOPERATOR’S MANUALIMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYTroy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44

10SLOPE GAUGE(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)15°SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA CORNER OF A BUILDIN

11SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURESFigure 4 N.M.L.K.J.A.B.C.D.E.F.H.Deck Height IndexRH and LH Drive Control LeversDeck Lift HandleIgnition SwitchPTO

12NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, andREAR indicate that position on the tractor whenfacing forward while seated in the operator’s seat. A. D

13K. Fuel Tank CapThe fuel tank cap is located at the rear of the LHconsole. Turn the cap counterclockwise to unscrewand remove from the fuel tank. A

14M. Throttle ControlThe throttle control is located on the LH console tothe left of the operator’s seat. When set in a givenposition, a uniform engi

15SECTION 2: OPERATIONGENERAL SAFETY• RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Read the operator’smanual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY.Don’t risk INJURY or DEAT

16• The safety interlock system will shut off theengine if the operator leaves the seat beforeengaging the parking brake.• The safety interlock syste

17• Connect the end of one cable to the disabledtractor battery’s positive terminal; then connectthe other end of that cable to the boosterbattery’s

18Driving the Tractor Forward WARNING: Keep all movement of thedrive control levers slow and smooth.Abrubt movement of the control leverscan affect t

19Driving the Tractor In ReverseWARNING: Always look behind anddown on both sides of the tractor beforebacking up. Always look behind whiletraveling

2TRACTOR PREPARATIONRemove the upper crating material from the shippingpallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the trac-tor to the pallet. Us

20Executing a Zero TurnWARNING: When executing a zero turn,the tractor MUST BE STOPPED.Executing a zero turn while the tractor ismoving can significa

21USING THE MOWER DECKWARNING: Make certain the area to bemowed is free of debris, sticks, stones,wire or other objects that can be thrownby the rota

22SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT • To adjust the position of the seat, move and holdthe seat adjustment lever toward the left. Sl

23SECTION 4: MAINTENANCEENGINE MAINTENANCEEngine maintenance procedures and schedules canbe found in the engine manual that is at the end ofthis manu

24• Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur-ing the black negative battery lead to the negativebattery post (marked NEG). Move the cable awayfrom

25TIRE MAINTENANCECheck the tire air pressure after every 50 hours ofoperation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to therecommended pressures. Improp

26TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKINGIf the tractor tracks to one side with both drive controllevers fully forward, adjust the control levers asfollows:• Che

27TRACTOR STORAGEIf your tractor is not going to be operated for anextended period of time (thirty days to approximatelysix months), the tractor shou

28SECTION 5: MOWER DECKThis section contains removal, installation, adjust-ment, and maintenance information for the 50-inchmower deck. Instructions

298. Using care to prevent the front hanger rod fromfalling back into the deck bracket slots, carefullyslide the cutting deck (from the right side) o

3• Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the outside, insert the hex screw w/washer through the control lever slot and the hole of the pivot

30LEVELING THE MOWER DECK When correctly adjusted the mower deck should belevel side to side, and the front of the deck should beapproximately 1/4 in

31ADJUSTING THE GAUGE WHEELSThe cutting height of the mower deck can be set inany of six height settings using the deck lift handle ofthe tractor. Th

32Mower Blade CareWARNING: Before performing any main-tenance, place the PTO switch in the“OFF” position, engage the parkingbrake lever, turn the ign

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35CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STAT EMENTYOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc. a

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used

4WARNING• The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to ca

513. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.14. Do not operate the machine while under theinfluence of alcohol or drugs.15. Watch for traffic w

65. Never allow children under 14 years old tooperate the machine. Children 14 years and overshould only operate the machine under closeparental super

7SAFETY DECALS AND LABELSKeep product safety graphics clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, painted overor can no lon

8SAFETY DECALS AND LABELSSAFETY GRAPHIC – LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECKINFORMATION GRAPHIC – BELT ROUTING LOCATED ONLEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK

9RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERThis Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintai