Operator’s Manual

Pedal Drive Garden Tractor

Horse

™

(Models T809H & Z809K)

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

Warning:

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO.

770-10189F.fm

(11/2003)

Content

Important Safe Operation Practices

Tractor Set-Up

Know Your Garden Tractor

Operating Your Garden Tractor

Making Adjustments

Maintaining Your Garden Tractor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Content

Service

Off-Season Storage

Attachments & Accessories

Troubleshooting

Illustrated Parts List

Warranty

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FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate under the seat of the tractor and copy the information in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

www.troybilt.com

TROY-BILT LLC

P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-558-7220

866-840-6483

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from where it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

Visit troybilt.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available.

The answer you are looking for could be just a mouse click away!

The answer you are looking for could be just a mouse click away!

To reach the Customer Support Line, please call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220.

Engine

Manual

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, at the end of this manual, for more information.

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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING:

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

DANGER:

This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.

As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING:

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

General Operation

1.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2.

Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.

Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

4.

Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5.

To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

6.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

7.

Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

8.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

9.

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.

10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.

11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.

12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.

13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.

14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway.

15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

17. Never carry passengers.

18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.

19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.

21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.

23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury.

25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.

26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow

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through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.

27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment.

28. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mowerrelated injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

29. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact Troy-Bilt Customer

Support Line at

1-866-840-6483

for assistance.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.

Do:

1.

Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2.

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3.

Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

4.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

5.

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

6.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

7.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

Do Not:

1.

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

2.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.

The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

3.

Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

4.

Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5.

Do not mow on wet grass. It may cause sliding.

6.

Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death.

7.

Do not tow heavy attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability may be reduced, attachment may jack-knife and tractor may overturn).

Children

1.

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

a.

Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters area. b.

Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. c.

Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

d.

Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine.

e.

Disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting in reverse. The “No-Cut-In Reverse” feature is a reminder not to cut in reverse and to help avoid back over accidents. Do not defeat it.

f.

Keep children away from hot or running engines.

They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. g.

Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.

8.

Never allow children under 14 years to operate the machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

Towing

1.

Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.

2.

Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

3.

Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

4.

On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

5.

Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

6.

Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1.

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

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extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a.

Use only an approved gasoline container.

b.

Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

c.

When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.

If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

d.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

e.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

f.

Never fuel machine indoors.

g.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

h.

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than

½ inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.

i.

Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

j.

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. k.

To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.

l.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances. m. Allow a machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

General Service:

1.

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.

2.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

3.

Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT

OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR

GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.

IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.

operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be serviced professionally by an authorized Service Dealer.

4.

Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.

5.

Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked).

Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

6.

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

7.

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

8.

Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

9.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine.

Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.

10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running.

11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.

For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual.

“Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

12. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

Your Responsibility

• Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

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KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.

REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE

BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.

USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT MOW SLOPES

GREATER THAN 10° MOW UP AND DOWN, NOT ACROSS.

AVOID SUDDEN TURNS, USE LOW GEAR.

MAX

10°

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING.

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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

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SECTION 3: SETTING UP THE TRACTOR

NOTE: Any reference here to the RIGHT or LEFT side

of the tractor is observed from operator’s position.

Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING:

Make sure the tractor engine is off. Remove ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace

.

• Locate the shipping brace and accompanying warning tag on the right side of the tractor, between the discharge chute and the deck. See Figure 1.

• Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.

Steering

Wheel Cap

Hex Bolt

& Washer

Steering

Shaft

Shipping Brace

Warning Tag

Figure 1

• While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise.

WARNING:

The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating tractor.

WARNING:

The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the tractor without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

• The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.

•

With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight

forward, place steering wheel over steering shaft.

• Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See

Figure 2.

Figure 2

Attaching The Seat

NOTE:

For shipping reasons, seats are mounted backward to the pivot bracket. Release the seat form its shipping position and remove the two hex screws from the bottom of the seat before proceeding with instructions below.

• Pull out the tab found on the seat stop and hold it open while sliding the seat off the seat pivot bracket. See Figure 3.

• Line up the plastic seat spacers with the slots in seat pivot bracket.

• Slide seat in until front seat spacer engages the seat stop. See Figure 3.

WARNING:

Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop.

Seat Stop

Tab

Pivot Bracket

Figure 3

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Gas and Oil Fill-Up

The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill.

WARNING:

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT:

Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you must check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.

Attaching the Deck

(Model 809K only)

WARNING:

Before attaching the cutting deck, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting.

• Adjust the deck roller height so that the clevis pins are inserted in the second hole (from the top) of

Deck Lift Assembly

both the left-hand deck roller bracket and the righthand deck roller bracket. See Figure 6 or refer to

Deck Roller Height Adjustment

on page 9 for more detailed instructions on adjusting the deck roller upward or downward.

• Raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way by placing the deck lift lever in the top notch on the right fender.

• Gently slide the cutting deck beneath the tractor from the right side.

• Move the cutting deck into position so that the hooks found on the front end of the deck fit snugly around the deck stabilizer rod.

NOTE: The stabilizer rod may be secured to the tractor

frame with a plastic cable tie for shipping reasons. If so, carefully cut the cable tie before mounting the front of the cutting deck.

• Lower the deck lift arms by placing the lift lever in the bottom notch on the right fender.

• Pull the deck support pin (on the left side of the deck) outward and align it with the hole on the rear of the left deck lift arm before releasing the pin to lock it in place as shown in Figure 6. Repeat on the right side.

Notches

Lift Cables

Deck Lift Arms

Deck Idler Pulleys

Fender

Lift Lever

Belt Guard

PTO / Deck Belt

Deck Support Pins

Belt Guard

Deck Roller Bracket

Discharge Chute

NOTE:

Many tractor components not shown for clarity.

Electric PTO Clutch

Deck Stabilizer Bracket

Front of Tractor

Deck Stabilizer Rod

Figure 4

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Installing the PTO/Deck Belt

• Make certain that the PTO/Deck belt is routed around the spindle pulleys (found beneath the belt guards) and both idler pulleys as illustrated in

Figure 5 before proceeding.

• Relieve tension on the deck idler by inserting a 3/8” drive ratchet wrench (set to “loosen”) in the hole found in the idler bracket and pivoting the wrench handle counterclockwise. See Figure 5.

IMPORTANT:

Be certain that the FLAT side of the PTO/

Deck belt is the side coming in contact with the deck idler pulleys.

• With the tension relieved, carefully route the belt around the electric PTO clutch.

NOTE: If necessary, refer to the decal found on the

deck’s surface or on page

19 of this manual for a detailed belt-routing diagram.

Idler Pulley

Left-hand Idler Bracket

Belt Guard

3/8” Square Hole

Spring

Figure 5

Deck Roller Height Adjustment

To adjust the height of the rollers found on the rear of the mowing deck upward or downward, proceed as follows:

• Place the deck lift lever in the bottom notch (lowest position).

• Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the deck roller brackets on the left and right sides of the cutting deck. See Figure 6.

• Position the deck roller brackets up or down through the slots on the rear of the deck until desired position is reached, then re-attach with the clevis pins and hairpin clips just removed. See

Figure 6.

IMPORTANT:

Be certain that the left roller bracket and the right roller bracket are set in the same position.

IMPORTANT:

After mounting the cutting deck, perform any adjustments on the deck, if necessary, prior to operating the tractor. Refer to page 16 for instructions.

Hairpin Clip

Deck Roller Bracket

Clevis pin

Figure 6

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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR

A

B

F

G

H

A: PTO lever (Model T809H)

C

I

J

K

D

L

M

E

NOTE:

Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.

Figure 7

A PTO (Blade Engage) Knob/Lever

B Choke Control

C Parking Brake Button

D Shift Lever

H Ignition Switch

I Brake Pedal

J Drive Pedal

K Cruise Control Button

E Cup Holder L Seat Adjustment Lever

F Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter M Deck Lift Lever

G Throttle Control Lever

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Throttle Control Lever

The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine.

When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.

IMPORTANT:

When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the

FAST (rabbit) position.

Fast

Slow

Choke Control

The choke control can be found on the left side of the dash panel and is activated by pulling the knob outward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to page 13 of this manual for detailed starting instructions.

Brake Pedal

The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.

NOTE: Brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate

the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor

.

Ignition Switch

To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position.

Release the key into the ON position once engine has fired.

Refer to page 13 for detailed starting instructions.

The ignition switch is also used to operate the tractor’s headlights.

Refer to page 15 for detailed instructions.

Start

On/Lights

On

Off

WARNING:

Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Drive Pedal

The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the drive pedal with your right foot when the tractor shift lever is in either

FORWARD or REVERSE to cause the tractor to move.

Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it is not depressed.

IMPORTANT:

Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

Cup Holder

The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat, just to the rear of the parking brake lever.

PTO (Blade Engage) Knob/Lever

To engage power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments, pull outward on the PTO knob or move the PTO lever to ON position, as the case may be.

Push the PTO knob inward or move the PTO lever to BLade

Stop position to disengage power to the cutting deck.

ON

BLADE

STOP

Knob

Lever

NOTE: The PTO knob/lever must be in the Blade Stop

position when starting the engine, when traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located on the front of the fender between the operator’s legs and has four positions, FORWARD-HI,

FORWARD-LO, NEUTRAL and

REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion

R

FH

Shift Knob

FL

when moving the shift lever. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop prior to moving the shift lever from

FORWARD-HI to FORWARD-LO or vice-versa.

IMPORTANT:

Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

Seat Adjustment Lever

To adjust the seat forward or backward, 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

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seat in place. Refer to

Seat Adjustment

on page 17 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 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.

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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

Operations

section in this manual for detailed instructions.

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.

Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter

Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel.

See Figure 8.

If the brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:

Indication

Brake light on

PTO light on

Remedy

Engage the parking brake.

Move PTO knob to the disengaged(OFF) position.

It is normal for the oil light and the battery light to illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either illuminates while the engine is running, follow the steps below as per indication:

Indication

Oil light on

Battery light on

Hour

Meter

+

Remedy

Stop the tractor immediately and check thecrankcase oil level as instructed in the engine manual. Add oil as required.

Indicates that the battery is in need of a charge or that the engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer to

Battery

on page 19 of this manual for charging procedure or have the engine’s charging system checked by an authorized engine service dealer.

The hour meter operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tractor operation.

Battery

Oil

1/10

P

PTO

Brake

Figure 8

Cargo Net

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

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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.

• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK

DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.

• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.

• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN

PLACE AND WORKING.

• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).

• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC-

ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE

BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE

BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Safety Interlock Switches

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor.

Contact an authorized service dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the

PTO knob/lever is in the “Blade Stop” position.

The engine will automatically shut off if:

1.

The operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake;

2.

The operator leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO knob/lever in the ON position, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged; and

3.

The PTO knob/lever is moved to ON position with the shift lever in position for reverse travel.

WARNING:

Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection.

Setting the Cutting Height

• Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender.

• Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼inch and ½-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.

WARNING:

Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.

NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the

deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.

Refer to

Leveling the Deck

on page 16 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.

Starting the Engine

NOTE: Refer to page 7 of this manual for gasoline and

oil fill-up instructions.

• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.

• Place the PTO knob/lever in the “Blade Stop” position.

• Engage the tractor’s parking brake.

• Place the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position.

• Pull the choke control outward.

• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON position.

IMPORTANT:

Do not hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.

• After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place the throttle control in the FAST position.

NOTE: Do not leave the choke control on while

operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING:

If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine.

Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating.

• If the blades are engaged, place the PTO knob/ lever in the “Blade Stop” position.

• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.

Driving The Tractor

IMPORTANT:

Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.

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WARNING:

Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key.

• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the shift lever to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before shifting.

• To move forward, place the shift lever in the

FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

• To move in reverse, place the shift lever in the

REVERSE position, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the drive pedal.

Engaging the Parking Brake

To engage the parking brake:

• Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there while gently pushing the parking brake button inward.

• Hold the parking brake button in while removing your foot from the brake pedal.

• Once engaged, the parking brake button and the brake pedal will lock in the DOWN position.

To disengage the parking brake:

• Slightly depress the brake pedal.

NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the

operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

Operating the Headlights

To turn the tractor’s headlights on:

• Start the engine following the instructions earlier in this section.

• Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the

On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to figure on page 11.

To turn the tractor’s headlights off:

• Turn the key either to the ON position (to leave the engine running) or the OFF position (to shut the engine off).

NOTE: Never move the key into the Start position while

the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.

Driving On Slopes

Refer to the

Slope Gauge

on page 6 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.

WARNING:

Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.

• Mow up and down slopes, never across.

• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn downwards on the slope. Turning upwards on a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll-over.

• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward.

Setting the Cruise Control

NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be

utilized while traveling in the forward direction.

Engaging Cruise Control

• Place the shift lever in the FORWARD position, then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

• Lightly depress the cruise control button.

• While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).

• Once engaged, the cruise control button and the drive pedal will lock in the DOWN position, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed.

NOTE: Cruise control cannot 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.

Disengaging Cruise Control

Choose one of the following two methods:

1.

Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor.

2.

Lightly depress the drive pedal.

Changing to Reverse when Cruise Control is Engaged

• Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop.

• Place the shift lever in the REVERSE position, look to the rear to ensure the path is empty, and depress the drive pedal.

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Using the Deck Lift Lever

To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to

Setting The Cutting Height

earlier in this section.

Engaging the PTO Knob/Lever

Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

PTO Knob (Model Z809K)

• To engage the PTO, move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. Pull the PTO knob outward to the ON position. See Figure 9.

NOTE: Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit)

position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

Front View Pull Out Push In

ON

OFF

Figure 9

IMPORTANT:

The electric PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO is engaged with the shift lever in position for reverse travel. Refer to

Safety Interlock

Switches

on page 13.

• To disengage the PTO, push the PTO knob in to the “Blade Stop” position. See Figure 9.

PTO Lever (Model T809H)

• To engage the PTO, move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. Grasp the PTO (Blade

Engage) lever and pivot it all the way forward to the

ON position.

NOTE: Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit)

position for most efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

• To disengage the PTO, move the PTO lever to the

“Blade Stop” position. This will cut off power to deck or other attachments.

Mowing

WARNING:

To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.

WARNING:

Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed.

• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.

• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.

• Mowing should always be done with the engine at full throttle.

• In heavier conditions, it may be better to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.

• Do not attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, not clear brush.

• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to

Cutting Blades

on page 22 of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.

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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:

Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the manual.

WARNING:

Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.

Parking Brake

WARNING:

Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Adjust the brake if:

1.

The tractor does not stop completely when the brake pedal is completely depressed; or

2.

The tractor’s rear wheels roll even with the parking brake applied.

Locate the brake disc on right of the transmission in the rear of the tractor and adjust as follows:

• Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc.

• Loosen, but do not remove, the hex nut found on the right side of the brake assembly.

• Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck at .011 inches.

• Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.

Seat

WARNING:

Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop.

• To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or rearward. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor.

Hex Nut and

Lock Washer

Axle

Pivot Bar

Drag Link

Jam Nut

Ball Joint

Figure 10

• Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball joint. See Figure 10.

• Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint away from the jam nut to lengthen the drag link.

• Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.

NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag

links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".

Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:

• Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel.

• In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

• Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

• The measurement taken in front of the axle should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken behind the axle. Adjust if necessary.

Steering

Adjust the steering drag links if:

1.

The tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other; or

2.

While the ball joints are being replaced.

Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joints on the left and the right respectively.

• Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint. See Figure 10.

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Leveling the Deck

NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before

performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to

Tires

on page 24 for information regarding tire pressure.

Front To Rear

The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear.

The front of the deck should be between 1/4-inch and

3/8-inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:

• With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.

• Measure the distance from front of the blade tip to the ground and rear of the blade tip to the ground.

• The first measurement taken should be between

1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measurement.

Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed to the next step.

• Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 11A. Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck.

Side to Side

If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:

• With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest

A

Lock

Nuts

B

position) and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.

• Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they’re not, proceed to the next step.

• Loosen, but do not remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 11B.

• Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the adjustment gear (found immediately behind the hex cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or counterclockwise/down.

• The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip measurements taken earlier are equal.

• Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.

Deck

Stabilizer

Bracket

Deck

Adjustment Gear

Hex Cap Screw

Figure 11

Deck Roller Height

(Model Z809K)

To adjust the height of the rollers on the rear of the mowing deck, proceed as follows:

• Place the deck lift lever in the bottom notch (lowest position).

• Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the deck roller brackets on the left and right sides of the cutting deck. See Figure 12.

• Position the deck roller brackets up or down through the slots on the rear of the deck until desired position is reached, then re-attach with the clevis pins and hairpin clips just removed. See

Figure 12.

NOTE: Be certain that the left roller bracket and the

right roller bracket are set in the same position

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Deck Roller

Bracket

Hairpin

Clip

Figure 12

Clevis

Pin

SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR

WARNING:

Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Engine

Refer to the engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.

• Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the engine manual.

Oil Fill Cap

Protective Cap

Oil Drain Hose

Oil Fill Tube

Drain Port

Oil

Drain

Valve

Air Cleaner

• Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the engine manual.

Spark Plugs

• Clean the spark plugs and reset the gap once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. Refer to the engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

Cleaning the Engine and Deck

• Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the machine.

• Do not allow grass, leaves, and dirt to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine, especially the pulleys and other moving parts.

IMPORTANT:

The use of a pressure washer to clean your tractor is not recommended. Direct water pressure on electrical components and the engine could reduce life of the tractor and its serviceability.

Deck Wash System™

(if equipped)

Some tractor decks are equipped with a water port on its surface as part of the Deck Wash System™. Use this to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent build-up of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps after each mowing:

• Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your garden hose to reach.

Figure 13

Changing Engine Oil

NOTE: Depending on the engine model found on your

tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).

• Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 13.

• Pop open the protective cap on the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 13.

• Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil

(approximately 64 oz.).

• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 13.

• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in the engine manual.

• Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining.

• Refill the engine with new motor oil.

IMPORTANT:

Refer to the engine manual for details about quantity and proper weight of motor oil.

Water Port

Hose Coupler

(Shown without

Hose Attached)

Figure 14

IMPORTANT:

Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed away from your house, parked cars, etc.

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• Disengage PTO, move shift lever into the neutral position, set the parking brake, and stop engine.

• Thread the hose coupler (packaged with this manual) onto the end of your garden hose.

• Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Figure 14.

• Turn the water on.

• While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.

• Engage the tractor’s PTO.

• Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to throughly rinse.

• Disengage the tractor’s PTO.

• Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off.

• Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your decks surface. Repeat step 4-11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.

Lubrication

WARNING:

Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Engine

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the

Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit.

Pivot Points & Linkage

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.

Front Wheels

Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar is equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every

25 hours of tractor operation.

SECTION 8: SERVICE

Cutting Deck Removal

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

• Place the PTO knob/lever in the “Blade Stop” position and engage the parking brake.

• Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

• Remove the PTO belt from around the electric PTO clutch or the engine pulley. Refer to Figure 16.

• Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck.

• Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 15.

Support Pin

Figure 15

• Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided.

• Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.

• With a set of needle nose pliers, disconnect the deck cable by removing the cotter pin.

• Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.

• Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.

• Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.

Changing the Deck Belt(s)

WARNING:

Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt(s).

All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present.

IMPORTANT:

The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a properly working machine, use factory approved belts.

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Model T809H

Engine Pulley

Deck Idler Pulley

PTO Idler Bracket

(mounted on tractor)

Deck Belt (Bottom)

PTO Belt (Top)

Right Hand Pulley

(beneath belt guard)

Left Hand

Double Pulley

Center Pulley

To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor, proceed as follows:

• Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

• Remove the belt guards by removing the selftapping screws that fasten them to the deck.

• Model T809H only: Grasp the PTO idler bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the PTO belt.

• Model T809H only: Remove the PTO belt from the engine pulley and from around the PTO idler pulleys.

Model Z809K

Figure 16

• Model Z809K only: Remove the PTO belt from the electric PTO clutch and from around the PTO idler pulley, if present.

• Grasp the deck idler pulley and pivot it toward the left side of the deck to relieve tension on the belt.

• Remove the belt from around all spindle pulleys, and deck idler pulley(s).

• According to your tractor model, route the new belts as shown in Figure 16 or Figure 17.

• Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

Deck / PTO belt

Electric

PTO Clutch

Deck Idler Pulleys

Right Hand

Pulley

Center Pulley

Left Hand

Pulley

NOTE: Belt covers not shown for clarity. 54-inch deck shown.

Figure 17

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Changing the Transmission Drive Belt

WARNING:

Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt(s).

All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of damage are observed.

NOTE: It is recommended that both drive belts be

replaced at the same time.

IMPORTANT:

The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.

To change or replace the drive belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:

• Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier.

• After disconnecting the battery cables, remove the battery and battery tray from beneath the seat.

IMPORTANT:

When removing the battery, disconnect the negative (black) wire from its terminal first, followed by the positive (red) wire. Re-install in reverse order.

Variable-Speed

Pulley

Shift Lever

Upper Drive Belt

• Locate the transmission idler pulley on the upper drive belt by looking through the battery tray opening. See Figure 18.

• Grasp the bracket and pivot the transmission idler pulley toward the rear of the tractor to release tension on the upper drive belt.

• Remove the belt from around the transmission idler pulley.

• Remove the upper drive belt from around the transmission pulley and the variable-speed pulley.

NOTE: Slowly rotate the pulley counter-clockwise to roll

the belt off it.

• Remove the upper drive belt by pulling it up through the battery tray opening.

• Reroute the new upper drive belt as shown in

Figure 18.

Lower Drive Belt

NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt requires

the removal of several tractor components. Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it; determine if you can successfully complete it.

Otherwise, see an authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer for the job.

Drive belt (Lower)

Drive belt (Upper)

Battery Tray

Opening

Rear Idler Pulley

Belt Keeper

Front Idler Pulley

Keeper Pins

Engine Pulley

Electric PTO Clutch

Two-speed

Transmission

Double Idler Bracket

Idler Bracket

Transmission Idler Pulley

Transmission Pulley NOTE:

View shown from above tractor.

Belt Keeper

Front of Tractor

Figure 18

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IMPORTANT:

Note the routing of the lower drive belt around both the pulleys and the belt keepers before performing the following steps.

• Locate the variable-speed pulley through the battery tray opening. See Figure 18.

• Remove the variable-speed pulley by loosening the hex bolt that secures it to the transmission. Use a second wrench to hold the hex nut on the bottom side of the pulley.

• Slide the belt off the variable-speed pulley as you lift the pulley up and out through the battery tray opening.

• Remove rear idler pulley from the double- idler bracket while loosening the belt from around both the rear and the front idler pulleys. See Figure 18.

• Remove the hex bolt from the center of the engine pulley (Model T809H) or the electric PTO clutch

(Model Z809K) and gently lower it off the engine crankshaft. Be careful not to lose any washers or which may be found on top of the PTO clutch.

IMPORTANT:

When remounting the PTO clutch, torque the center hex bolt to between 38 foot-pounds and 50 foot-pounds.

• Remove the drive belt by feeding it from both ends toward the front idler pulley on the double-idler bracket. See Figure 20.

• Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order.

• Reroute the new belt around the pulleys, belt keepers and keeper pins exactly as the old one was routed. Refer to Figure 18.

The drive pedal is properly adjusted when the hole found in the double-idler bracket has approximately

1-3/8" of travel with ten pounds of pressure applied to the drive pedal. See Figure 19.

Double-idler Bracket

Hole

Idler

Adjuster Rod

1-3/8

”

Front of Tractor

NOTE:

View shown from above tractor.

Figure 19

Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive belts on your tractor, if necessary, as follows:

• Locate the speed control assembly on the underside of the steering support bracket. See

Figure 20.

• Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is fastened to the speed control assembly (be careful not to lose the small flat washers found on the pin).

See Figure 20.

• Remove the drive pedal return spring.

• Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin from the speed control assembly. See Figure 20.

• Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double-idler bracket until proper adjustment is achieved.

• Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order.

Idler Adj. Rod

Place wrenches here

Neutral

Return

Bracket

Hairpin

Clips

Drive Pedal

Return Spring

Tires

Pin

Speed Control

Assembly

Figure 20

WARNING:

Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall.

Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate.

Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

Cutting Blades

WARNING:

Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.

• Periodically inspect the blade adapter and/or spindle for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immediately if damaged

.

The blades may be removed as follows:

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• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to

Cutting Deck Removal

on page 19) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.

• Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 21.

Hex Flange Nut

Wood Block

Blade Separation

Worn Blade Edge

Wind Wing

Spindle Assembly

Figure 21

• Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See

Figure 21.

• To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle. See Figure 22.

IMPORTANT:

If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to within 5/8" of the wind wing radius, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades. See Figure 22.

• Grind each cutting blade edge equally to maintain proper blade balance.

WARNING:

A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may damage the tractor and cause personal injury.

• Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.

• When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’

(or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.

IMPORTANT:

Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot-pounds and

90 foot-pounds.

Sharpen edge evenly

Figure 22

WARNING:

Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Fuses

Two fuses are installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.

• If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown.

1. One fuse is located under the hood mounted behind the top of the dash panel on the support bar.

2. The other can be found under the seat mounted to the inside of the tractor frame next to the battery tray.

• Pull the fuse out and inspect it to determine if it is good or blown. Replace if necessary.

IMPORTANT:

Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replacement.

Battery

The battery is sealed and maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked. However, some care is required for long battery life:

• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up.

• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals

• Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.

IMPORTANT:

If removing the battery, disconnect the

negative (black) wire from its terminal first, followed by the positive (red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the positive (red) wire to its terminal first, followed by negative (black) wire.

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Charging

• If the tractor has not been used for an extended period of time, use a voltmeter or load tester to measure the charge. The voltmeter should read

12.6 V or higher for adequate charge. Otherwise, charge the battery with an automotive-type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps.

Follow the chart below to charge:

Voltmeter Reading

State of Charge

(percentage)

Charging

Time

(minutes)

12.7

12.4

12.2

12

100

75

50

25

0

90

180

280

WARNING:

Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

Jump-Starting

IMPORTANT:

Do not jump-start a damaged battery.

Before connecting the jumper cables, make sure that the two equipment are not in contact and their ignitions are turned off. Follow the sequence described below very closely.

1.

Connect the positive (+) lead of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged battery.

2.

Connect the other end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the good battery.

3.

Connect one end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the good battery.

4.

Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable to the engine block of the stalled tractor, away from the battery, and stand back.

5.

Start the stalled tractor and leave it running to charge the battery.

6.

Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the tractor.

7.

Disconnect the other end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the good battery.

8.

Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the good battery.

9.

Disconnect the other end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the formerly dead battery.

Off-Season Storage

WARNING:

Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.

• Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed on page 19 before storing for an extended period.

WARNING:

Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame.

Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.

• Follow instructions in the Seasonal Storage section of the engine manual for proper engine care prior to storing your tractor.

• It is not necessary to remove the battery from the tractor for storage. However, clean the top of the battery and make sure it has full charge.

Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before storing the tractor.

NOTE: Recharge the battery before returning it to

service after storage. Even if the tractors starts, the engine charging system may not bring the battery upto a full charge, unless it is recharged.

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SECTION 9: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES

The following attachments and accessories are compatible for tractor Models Z809H & Z809K. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor or phone (866) 840-6483 for information regarding price and availability.

MODEL

OEM-190-118

OEM-190-603

OEM-190-604

OEM-190-607

OEM-190-608

OEM-190-821

OEM-190-822

OEM-190-823

OEM-190-824

OEM-190-841

OEM-190-842

OEM-190-825

OEM-190-984

OEM-190-980

OEM-190-978

OEM-190-804

DESCRIPTION

Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only)

FastAttach™ Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)

FastAttach™ Yard-Mate™ Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor)

FastAttach™ Deluxe Tractor Sunshade

FastAttach™ Sleeve Hitch, Manual Lift

FastAttach™ Triple Bagger Grass Collector (For 46-inch Decks Only)

FastAttach™ 46-inch Front Dozer Blade

42-inch Two-stage Snowthrower

Sleeve Hitch with Electric Lift

Mulch Kit (For 54-inch Decks Only)

FastAttach™ Triple Bagger Grass Collector (For 54-inch Decks Only)

SLEEVE HITCH ATTACHMENTS (For use with OEM-190-824 or OEM-190-608 )

30-inch Hydraulic Tiller†

Row Crop Cultivator

Single-disc Harrow

10-inch Mulboard Plow

42-inch Heavy Duty Rear Blade

† OEM-190-824 is required for use of this attachment. OEM-190-608 cannot be used in its place.

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SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action

Engine fails to start

Engine runs erratic

Engine overheats

PTO knob engaged.

Parking brake not engaged.

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

Throttle control lever not in correct starting position.

Choke not activated

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Blocked fuel line.

Faulty spark plug.

Engine flooded.

Unit running with CHOKE applied.

Spark plug wire(s) loose.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Dirty air cleaner.

Engine oil level low.

Air flow restricted.

Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark plug(s) gap too close.

Idles poorly Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too wide.

Dirty air cleaner.

Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position.

Engage parking brake.

Connect wire(s) to spark plug.

Place throttle lever to FAST position.

Pull out the CHOKE control (if so equipped).

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.

Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter, if so equipped.

Clean, adjust gap or replace plug.

Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.

Push CHOKE control (if so equipped) in.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire(s).

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gasoline. Replace fuel filter, if so equipped.

Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gasoline.

Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean precleaner, if so equipped.

Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil.

Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.

Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap to .030” .

Replace spark plug(s). Set plug(s) gap to .030” .

Excessive vibration

Mower will not mulch grass Engine speed too low.

Wet grass.

Uneven cut

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

Excessively high grass.

Dull blade.

Deck not balanced properly.

Dull blade.

Uneven tire pressure.

Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean precleaner, if so equipped.

Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.

Replace blade.

Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Check tire pressure in all four tires.

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SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR T809H & Z809K

11

19

12

10

23

20

18

6

4

3

9

21

8

5

22

15

7

9

3

2

5

REF.

NO.

PART

NO.

1 710-0227

DESCRIPTION

Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5

2 710-0599

3 710-0726

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

AB Screw, 5/16-12 x .75

4 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625

5 710-1314A Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

6 710-1315

7 712-3017

8 721-0460

9 726-0205

Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25

Hex Nut, 3/8-16

Exhaust Gasket

Hose Clamp

10 712-0271

11 736-0300

Sems Nut

Flat Washer

12 751B221535 Casing Clamp

13 751-0535 Fuel Line Hose

14 751-0564A Muffler Deflector

15 751-0616A Muffler, Twin Inlet

16 751-0650A RH Exhaust Pipe

17 751-0651A LH Exhaust Pipe

18 751-3140

19 751-3141

Oil Drain Valve

Oil Drain Hose

20 751-3142 Oil Drain Cap

21 783-0615C Muffler Heat Shield

22 783-0625C Engine Heat Shield

23 746-1086 Throttle Cable

24 725-0157 Cable Tie (not shown)

14

1

27

Models Z809H & Z809K

44

16

30

28

29 11

26

5

6

52

51

23

42

36

31

17

38

43

32

35

34

A

24

25

27

4

18

9

4

A

2

50

21

27

5

54

1

40

37

42

3

41

13

47

53

22

20

45

46

28

Models T809H & Z809K

REF.

NO.

1

PART

NO.

783-1346

2 710-0599

3 710-0528

4

5

8

9

710-0924

710-1017

6 725-1741

7 726-0272

710-0642

712-0292

10 736-0270

11 725-1976

DESCRIPTION

Grill Support Bracket (9-style)

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25

Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

Truss Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .625

Ignition Switch

Clamp, 9/16

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20

Bell Washer, .265 x .75 x .062

Systems Indicator Monitor

725-04036A Hour Meter

12 712-3004A Hex Nut, 5/16-18

13 731-2119A Grille (9-style)

15 725-0175 Cable Tie, 3/16 x .05 x 7.4

16 746-1085A Choke Knob/Cable

17 783-0783 Hood (9-style)

18 783-0784 RH Side Panel

19 783-04200 LH Side Panel

20 731-2637

21 747-2138

Headlight Lens

Hood Hinge Rod

22 625-0051

23 710-0726

Headlight Assembly

AB Screw, 5/16-12 x .75

24 751-0603 Fuel Cap

25 751-3213A Fuel Tank, 3 gallon

26 725-1745

725-1744

27 710-0895

28 710-3217

Ignition Key w/ plastic cover

Ignition Key w/o plastic cover

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

Truss Phillips Screw, #8-32 x .375

29 712-0142

30 731-1857

Hex Nut, #8-32

Throttle Control Knob

31 731-2225C Dash Panel, 8/9-style, Electric PTO

32 731-04215 Cruise Control Button

33 731-04217 Parking Brake Button

34 736-0142 Flat Washer, 9/32 x 1/2 x 1/16

35 747-1196 Brake/Cruise Pivot Rod

36 783-04285 Dash Support Plate RH

783-04383 Dash Support Plate LH

37 712-3010 Hex Nut, 5/16-18

38 731-2270

39 726-3046

Hood Plenum*

Ratchet Clip

40 736-0119

41 726-0201

42 736-3078

43 710-0650

44 725-1752

45 711-0332

46 768-0010

47 714-0145

Lock Washer, 5/16

Speed Nut, .3125

Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063

TT Screw, 5/16-18 x .875

Electric PTO Switch

Clevis Pin, .50 x .78

Bumper Assembly

Click Pin

48 710-1611B TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75

49 735-04019 Seal: Panel

50 747-04132 Tank Support Rod

51 735-04023 Cargo Net

52 726-3046 Ratchet Clip

53 629-04083 Headlight Wire Harness

54 629-04073 Tractor Wire Harness

*Not standard on all tractors.

29

Models T809H & Z809K

59

61

29

43

42

45

41

37

48

44

30

28

11

34

13

33

29

56

49

39

46

6

40

36

47

16

28

35

54

58

38

60

31

55

57

56

27

62

50

51

52

2

14

21

17

10

20

21

22

24

6

14

52

8

12

23

18

25

19

5

32

6

30

15

17

4

1

26

16

9

7

3

Models T809H & Z809K

REF.

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 747-1130B Deck Stabilizer Rod (Model T809H)

747-1324 Deck Stabilizer Rod (Model Z809K)

2 683-0197B Lift Shaft Assembly (Model T809H)

683-0462 Lift Shaft Assembly (Model Z809K)

3 711-0332

4 712-0206

Clevis Pin, .5 x .78

Hex Nut, 1/2-13

5 712-0431

6 712-0429

7 712-3083

8 714-0104

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Hex Nut, 1/2-13

Internal Cotter Pin

9 714-0145 Internal Cotter Pin

10 716-0106A E-Ring

11 720-0311

12 732-0874

Handle Grip

Torsion Spring

13 732-1184

14 736-0275

15 736-0921

16 736-3019

Extension Spring, .84 x 4.6

Flat Washer, 5/16

Lock Washer, 1/2

Flat Washer, .31 x 1.062 x .134

17 736-3084 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06

18 738-0138A Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .62

19 738-0143

20 741-0225

Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16

Hex Flange Bearing

21 741-0715

22 746-0968

Snap Flange Bearing

Lift Cable, 16.16

23 747-1111A Lift Handle

24 756-1154 Roller Pulley

25 783-0678A Arm Lift

26 783-0720A Deck Stabilizer Bracket

27 710-0260A Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x .62

28 710-0726

29 710-0895

30 731-1990

AB Screw, 5/16-12 x .75

Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

Lift Lever Cover

REF.

NO.

PART

NO.

31 731-1993

DESCRIPTION

Cover w/ Cup Holder

32 736-3078

33 783-0677

Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063

Lift Adjustment Bracket

34 783-04331 Fender

35 783-1489 Seat Mounting Bracket

36 710-1268

37 712-3027

Screw, #10-16 x .375

Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

38 720-0309A Seat Adjuster Grip

39 731-04074 Spacer

40 732-0499

41 736-0275

Compression Spring, .41 x 1.5

Spring Washer, .265 x .562 x .025

42 736-0204 Flat Washer, .344 x .62 x .03

43 738-0137A Shoulder Screw, .340 x .285,1/4-20

44 738-1007

45 783-0611

46 783-0738

47 783-0739

Shoulder Screw, .50 x .50, 3/8-16

Seat Stop

Seat Pivot Bracket

Seat Adjustment Lever

48 783-0753 Seat Adjustment Selector

49 757-04010 High Back Seat, Black

50 735-0656

51 735-0657

RH Foot Pad

LH Foot Pad

— 726-3046

52 714-0111

Foot Pad Clips

Cotter Pin

54 783-0209C Seat Lift Bracket

55 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

56 712-0292

57 731-2480

58 738-0296

59 731-2618

U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20

Shift Lever Cover

Shoulder Screw, .437 x .286

RH Fender Flare

60 731-2619

61 783-1478

62 710-0599

LH Fender Flare

Fender Clips

TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5

31

Models T809H & Z809K

24

43

31

23

19

2

4

21

20

13

22

18

15

12

11

1

5

30

11

6

11

38

14

20

13

22

11

41

7

2

3

39

40

27

34

9

16

26

37

33

36

32

29

8

30

10

25

32

Models T809H & Z809K

REF.

PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 710-1260A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75

2 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625

3 783-0726B RH Pivot Support Bracket

4 783-0727A LH Pivot Support Bracket

5 783-0728 Pivot Bar Bracket

6 710-0514

7 711-1408

Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1

RH Drag Link

8 711-1409A LH Drag Link

9 712-0240 Jam Nut, 7/16-20

10 712-0214

11 712-0130

Hex Nut, 3/8-24

Lock Nut, 3/8-16

12 712-0459 Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20

13 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

14 717-1550E Steering Gear, 11/90 Ratio

15 717-1554 Steering Pinion Gear

16 723-0448A Ball Joint, 7/16-20

17 736-0169 Lock Washer, 3/8

18 736-3084 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06

19 738-1001A Steering Shaft, .625 OD x 24.4

20 741-0475

21 741-0656

Plastic Bushing, .38 ID

Hex Flange Bearing, 5/8

22 738-0372B Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID

23 731-04008 Steering Wheel, Soft Grip, Three Spoke

24 731-04066 Steering Wheel Cap, Round

25 638-04003 LH Axle Assembly, .75 Diameter

26 638-04004 RH Axle Assembly, .75 Diameter

27 719-0525C Cast Iron Pivot Bar w/ Fittings, .75

29 714-0162

30 726-0341

Cotter Pin

Push Cap, .750

31 736-0242

32 736-0316

33 736-0285

34 738-1011

Bell Washer, .34 x .872

Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06

Flat Washer, .635 x 1.589 x .06

Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.2, 3/8-16

35 710-0643 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1

36 634-04088 Wheel Assembly Complete, 16 x 6.5 x 8

634-04082 Rim Only w/ Plastic Bearing

734-0255 Air Valve (Not Shown)

734-1727 Tire Only, Square Shoulder

741-0516A Flange Bearing

741-0990A Flange Bearing w/ Grease Fitting

37 734-2290A Hub Cap

38 783-0653E Steering Support Bracket

39 738-0143 Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16

40 736-0331 Bell Washer, .39 x 1.13 x .062

41 710-04095 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.0 Special

33

Models T809H & Z809K

80

79

30

12

4 D

39

7

14

34

47

42

40

46

44

43

41

14

21

8

28

48

2

1*

7

49

50

33

C

7

32

19

36

13

B

E

29

27

F

31

35

45

17

35

D

23

12

7

20

3

25

57

10

11

C

26

38

G

22

18

37

16

12

14

62

E

61

76

F

9

74

73

77

75

A

78

76

71

72

70

69

68

76

C 56

55

A

58

60

59

G

B

63

64 65

66

67

81

* Refer to pages 36 and 37 for break-down of this assembly.

51 52

53

54

34

Models T809H & Z809K

REF.

PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1.

618-0376A Transmission Assembly: Two Speed

2.

618-04148

3.

647-04023

4.

710-0176

5.

710-0347

Variable Speed Pulley Assembly

Shift Rod Assembly

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.75

Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.75

6.

710-0642

7.

710-0726

8.

710-0805

9.

710-0809

10.

710-1007

11.

710-3011

12.

712-0130

13.

712-0241

TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75

AB Screw 5/16-12 x 0.75

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5

TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1.25

TT Sems Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5

Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 2.25

Lock Nut 3/8-16

Hex Nut 3/8-24

14.

712-0702 Flanged Nut

15.

712-3004A Flanged Lock Nut

16.

714-0111 Cotter Pin

17.

718-0771A Pulley Hub

18.

720-04028

19.

723-3018

20.

732-0478

21.

732-0716

Shift Knob

Ball Joint

Extension Spring

Extension Spring

22.

732-0963

23.

736-0105

24.

736-0169

25.

736-0642

Extension Spring

Bell Washer

Lock Washer 3/8

Flat Washer

26.

738-0322 Shoulder Screw

27.

738-0372B Shoulder Spacer

28.

747-04136

29.

747-1127

Brake Rod

Rod: Idler Adjustment

30.

747-1185 Rod: Belt Guard

31.

750-0566A Spacer

32.

754-0467

33.

754-0468

Belt: V Type

Belt: V Type

34.

756-0665 Pulley

35.

756-0981A Idler Pulley: Flat

36.

783-04442 Idler Bracket: Center Double

37.

783-0667B Torque Bracket

38.

783-0669

39.

783-0693

40.

618-04152

41.

710-0627

42.

710-3015

Idler Bracket

Axle Bracket

Bracket: Variable Speed

Lock Bolt 5/16-24 x 0.75

Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 0.75

REF.

NO.

PART

NO.

43.

712-3027

DESCRIPTION

Flanged Lock Nut

44.

718-04012 Cup: Bearing

45.

736-0362 Flat Washer

46.

741-0600 Ball Bearing

47.

656-0059A Variable Speed Pulley

48.

735-3049 Brake Pad

49.

783-0773A Brake Pedal

50.

736-3008 Flat Washer

51.

710-1611B TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75

52.

710-0650 TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0.875

53.

741-3065B Hex Flange Bearing: Split

54.

647-0031C Brake Control Assembly

55.

732-0963 Extension Spring

56.

735-0662

57.

683-0266

Control Pad

Drive Pedal Assembly

58.

710-1260A LD Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75

59.

647-0032A Speed Control Assembly

61.

712-0130 Hex Lock Nut 3/8-16

62.

711-04159 Pin

64.

738-0155 Shoulder Screw

65.

783-0653F Steering Support Bracket

66.

741-0225 Hex Flange Bearing

67.

726-04028 Push Nut

68.

732-0335 Compression Spring

69.

712-3004A Flange Lock Nut

70.

783-0732 Lock-Out Bracket

71.

783-0780B Neutral Return Bracket

72.

736-0262 Flat Washer

73.

748-04039 Cruise Latch

74.

738-0380

75.

732-0955

Shoulder Screw

Extension Spring

76.

714-0104 Cotter Pin

77.

747-04093 Brake Lock Rod

78.

747-04096 Cruise Control Rod

79.

634-0104 Wheel Assembly

634-0070

734-0255

Rim Assembly

Air Valve

734-1730 Tire

734-2290A Hub Cap

736-0430

80.

712-3050

81.

712-3026

Flat Washer

Lug Nut 7/16-14

Jam Nut

IMPORTANT:

For a proper working machine, use

Factory Approved Parts.

V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non

OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.

35

Models T809H & Z809K

13

49

48

44

47

4

5

11

8

40

23

37

46

43

42

41

10

20

21

9

6

7

38

30

34

15

8

36

17

27

19

1

16

31

28

12

24

25

2

26

22

35

14

3

33

15

36

Models T809H & Z809K

REF.

NO.

1

PART

NO.

618-0225

DESCRIPTION

Reverse Collar Assembly

2 618-0226 Hi-Lo Collar Assembly

3 618-0227A Shift Fork Assembly

4 710-0642 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75

5 718-04053 Shft. Cover

6 736-0227

7 710-3119

Flat Washer

Lock bolt 3/8-16 x 0.75

8 741-0681

9 618-0365

Ball Bearing

Wheel Hub Assembly

10 618-0368 Differential Axle Assembly

11 719-0379A Upper Housing

12 741-0476

13 661-0012

Flanged Bearing

Brake Assembly

14 741-04085 Flanged Bearing

15 710-0788 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0

16 711-1051A Drive Shaft

17 711-1216 Output Shaft

19 713-0446

20 713-0447

9-tooth Sprocket

16-tooth Sprocket

21 713-0448

22 716-0131

23 717-0678

24 717-1438

22-link Chain, .625

External Snap Ring

Brake Pad

41-tooth Bevel Gear

25 717-1439

26 717-1440

27 717-1441

28 717-1442

30 718-0504

31 718-0505

33 719-0385

34 718-0540

20-tooth Spur Gear

10-tooth Spur Gear

27-tooth Spur Gear

37-tooth Spur Gear

Shifter Insert

Shifter Cover

Lower Housing

Lockout Plate

35 736-0337 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0

36 736-3046A Flat Washer, 1.01 x 1.86 x .060

37 711-1235

38 747-1140

Input Shaft

Shift Lever

40 761-0215

41 716-0114

42 717-1463

43 736-0335

Disc Brake

Retaining Ring, .56

13-tooth Bevel Gear

Flat Washer

44 736-0336

736-0337

736-0349

46 741-0335

Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .030*

Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x ..040*

Falt Washer,5/8 x 1.0 x .020*

Needle Bearing

47 741-0696

48 716-0231

Needle Bearing

E-ring, .75

49 618-0376A Transmisssion Assembly Complete

NOTE: Transmission has a grease capacity of 32 oz. Order part number 737-0148.

NOTE: Upon reassembling transmission input shaft for any reason, refill its cavity with approximately 2/3 oz. of grease.

Order part number 737-0289.

37

Model T809H

32

33

36

35

32

30

41

42

Ground Wire

(For reference only)

25

32

32

20

21

22

19

66

49

Ref.No.

Part No.

1.

783-0653E

2.

647-0064

3.

683-04060

4.

710-1002

5.

710-0276

6.

710-0344

7.

710-0726

8.

710-3261

10.

712-0431

11.

712-3004A

12.

712-3010

13.

714-0470

14.

726-0201

15.

710-3025

16.

732-0944

17.

732-0991A

18.

732-1013

19.

725-1706

20.

710-0751

21.

712-0271

22.

712-3087

23.

725-1426

24.

710-0599

25.

736-0222

26.

783-1033A

27.

748-0415B

28.

741-0708

29.

783-0349

30.

712-0459

31.

783-04467

32.

710-0604A

33.

732-3080

34.

723-0444

35.

738-1020

34

40

35

36

30

26

1

28

42

25

23

24

41

52

61

51

29

43

10

48

47

46

45

15

65

5

44

11

16

A

2

14

57

13

12

53

55

37

27

7

31

45

46

47

11

62

Description

Steering Support Bracket

PTO Lever Engagement Assembly

Engagement Plate Assembly

Hex Bolt 7/16-20 x 2.0

Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0

Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5

AB Screw, 5/16-12 x .75

Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 7.0

Flange Lock Nut

Flange Lock Nut

Hex Nut

Cotter Pin

Speed Nut

Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x .625

Extension Spring

Belt Guard

Belt Guard

12 V Battery

Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62

Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100 Amp

Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

Lock Washer, 1/4

Hitch Plate

Spacer

Hex Split Flange Bearing

Battery Tray

Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20

Deck Stop

Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

Compression Spring, 1.28 x 3.5

Battery Strap

Shoulder Screw, .625 x .5, 7/16-20

69

38

Ref.No.

Part No.

36.

736-0407

37.

738-1132

38.

754-0228

40.

783-0693

41.

712-3006

42.

736-0329

43.

710-0607

44.

710-0642

45.

725-1657A

46.

17962

47.

710-0224

48.

683-0304C

49.

711-1428

50.

712-0229

51.

731-2111A

52.

736-0108

53.

736-0119

54.

736-0140

55.

736-0242

56.

736-0258

57.

736-0275

58.

736-0300

59.

736-3072

60.

738-0372B

61.

747-1112D

62.

747-1243

63.

756-0487

64.

756-0627B

65.

783-0744A

66.

736-0119

67.

736-0171

68.

736-0322

69.

750-0956

70.

756-1182A

3

13

64

58

18

8

60

59

A 54

17

67

38

56

6

63

58

Description

Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062

Shoulder Screw

PTO Belt

Axle Bracket

Hex Nut 1/4-20

Lock Washer

TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0.5

TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75

Switch

Switch Plate

AB Screw #10-16 x 0.5

Lower Frame Assembly

Belt Guard Pin

Push Nut Retainer

PTO Knob

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Bell Washer

Flat Washer

Flat Washer

Flat Washer

Flat Washer

Shoulder Spacer

Deck Engagement Handle

Belt Keeper Rod

Idler Pulley

Idler Pulley

Bracket

Lock Washer

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Spacer

Engine Pulley

70

4

68

Model Z809K

32

36

35

32

30

41

42

(For reference only)

Ground Wire 25

34

32

20

40

44

21

22

19

37

IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use

Factory Approved Parts.

V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non

OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely

.

27

6

31

1

5

7

12

2

42

32

33

9

35

36

30

26

29

43

9

25

23

24

41

48

47

15

45

46

9

4

11

8

10

13

REF.

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 783-0653E Steering Support Bracket

2 754-0476 PTO Belt

3 717-1774 Elec. PTO Clutch (Mod. Z809K)

4 783-1487 PTO Clutch Anti-rot. Brakt.

5 710-0859 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.5

6 710-0726 Hex Hd Wash. Screw, 5/16-18 x .875

7 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

8 732-0978 Extension Spring, .62 x 5.62

9 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

10 710-3180 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.75

11 712-3010 Hex Nut, 5/16-18

12 683-0294 Idler Bracket Assembly

13 738-3056 Shoulder Screw, 1/2 x 2.5

14 710-3144 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.0

15 710-3025 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

16 738-0785 Shoulder Spacer, 1.38 x .445 x .36

17 736-0171 Lock Washer, 7/16

18 710-3157 Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.25

19 725-1706 12-volt Battery, 270 CCA

20 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62

21 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20

22 712-3087 Wing Nut, 1/4-20

23 725-1426 Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100 Amp

24 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

25 736-0222 Lock Washer, 1/4

26 783-1033A Hitch Plate

27 748-0415B Spacer, 3/8 x 1.54

28 756-0627B Idler Pulley, 3.5

29 783-0349 Battery Tray

30 712-0459 Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20

31 783-04467 Deck Stop

32 710-0604A Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

33 732-3080 Compression Spring, 1.28 x 3.5

34 723-0444 Battery Strap

35 738-1020 Shoulder Screw, .625 x .5, 7/16-20

36 736-0407 Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062

37 738-1132 Shoulder Screw, 1/4-20, .25 x .15

38 736-0322 Flat Washer, .45 x 1.25 x .164

39 629-04047 Harness Assembly, PTO Clutch

40 783-0693 Axle Bracket

41 712-3006 Hex Nut 1/4-20

42 736-0329 Lock Washer

43 710-0607 TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0.5

44 710-0642 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75

45 725-1657A Switch

46 17962 Switch Plate

47 710-0224 AB Screw #10-16 x 0.5

48 683-0304C Lower Frame Assembly

49 712-0429 Lock Nut 3/8-16

28

14

16

38

17

18

39

39

3

Model T809H

21

12

19

23

27

35

12

G

2

53

54

24

22

62

17

C

5

52

4

56

A

E

33

23

50

G

40

D

37

47

20

29

1

21

51

48

32

21

42

26

31

29

39

6

21

48

32

54

11

30 38

B

E

D

44

34

21

43

8

F

65

67

41

25

66

14

64

58

68

45

18

21

15

A

12

16

46

12

B

10

21

F

13

57

C

3

45

5

22

61

63

61

4

21

49

28

36

44

22

40

22

Model T809H

Ref.

No.

Part No.

1.

17116

2.

17258D

3.

17982

4.

618-0430A

5.

618-0595

6.

683-0254

7.

683-04121

8.

710-0344

9.

710-0501

10.

710-0514

11.

710-0528

12.

710-0599

13.

710-0650

14.

710-0751

15.

710-0805

16.

710-1260A

17.

710-3180

18.

711-04069

19.

711-0993

20.

711-1554

21.

712-0324

22.

712-0417A

23.

712-0429

24.

712-0431

25.

712-0641

26.

712-3006

27.

712-3010

28.

712-3083

29.

714-0470

30.

717-04074

31.

726-0233

32.

732-0306A

33.

732-0429A

34.

732-0594A

35.

732-1165

36.

734-04039

Description

Deck Brake Assembly

Belt Cover

Spindle Plate

Spindle Assembly: Pulley w/ftg.

Spindle Assembly: Double Pulley

Bracket Assembly: Deck Hanger LH

Deck Assembly 46” SD w/Nozzle

Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.5

Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 2.0

Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.0

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.25

TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5

TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0.875

Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 0.620

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5

LD Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75

Grass Catcher Pin

Belt Guard Pin

Pin 1/4-20

Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20

Flange Nut

Lock Nut 5/16-18

Flanged Lock Nut 3/8-16

Hex Nut M16

Hex Nut 1/4-20

Hex Nut 5/16-18

Lock Nut 1/2-13

Cotter Pin

Gear: Deck Adjustment

Push Nut

Compression Spring

Extension Spring

Extension Spring

Extension Spring

Deck Wheel 5.0 dia. Ball

Ref.

No.

37.

38.

Part No.

734-0973

736-0119

39.

736-0270

40.

736-0418A

Description

Deck Wheel 5.0 x 1.38

Lock Washer

Bell Washer

Flat Washer

41.

736-0760 Lock Washer

42.

737-04003B Water Nozzle

43.

738-0347

44.

738-0373

45.

742-0611A

46.

742-0612A

Shoulder Spacer

Shoulder Screw 3/8-16

Blade: 16.28” Three in One

Blade: 14.88” Three in One

47.

746-1107

48.

747-1116

49.

747-1130B

50.

748-0234

51.

750-1291

52.

754-0228

53.

754-0349

54.

756-0627B

Cable: Bracket

Rod: Deck Release Handle

Rod: Front Adjustment

Shoulder Spacer

Spacer

Belt: V Type

Belt: V Type

Idler Pulley

55.

771-11725A Label: Danger Tag

56.

783-0139A Idler Bracket

57.

783-0141

58.

783-0142

Deck Skirt: Center

Deck Skirt RH

59.

783-1025

60.

783-1347B

61.

619-0042

17983

Chute Stop

Belt Cover

Spindle Housing

Bearing

738-1128

741-0919

62.

756-1214

63.

756-1187

64.

726-0106

65.

711-0792

66.

703-1693A

67.

732-0602

68.

731-1032B

Spindle Shaft

Ball Bearing

Deck Pulley: Double

Deck Pulley

Speed Nut

Hinge Pin

Mounting Bracket

Torsion Spring

Chute Deflector: Side Discharge

IMPORTANT:

For a proper working machine, use

Factory Approved Parts.

V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non

OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.

41

Model Z809K

75

17

67

17

3

15

51

40

39

29

35

59

63

4

46

36

38

1

65

43

29

65

24

29

54

30

14

31

6

3

10

60

71

58

32

47

29

16

14

27

20

57

7

A

22

29

27

5

69

73

68

29

20

57

68

56

29

25

70

34

2

16

23

74

72

29

64

29

37

11

A

29

23

29

27

29

23

9

27

22

39

23

55

33

38

27

23

27

23

14

62

49

44

8

64

29

50

61

26

45

78

28

22

77

76

23

14

23

22

13

23

42

Model Z809K

REF.

NO.

1.

PART

NO.

12650

2.

16606

3.

618-0671

4.

5.

8.

9.

10.

703-2093

13.

710-0216

14.

15.

683-0254

683-0459

6.

683-0608

7.

683-0609

683-0610

683-0617

710-0514

710-0528

DESCRIPTION

Bracket, Adjustment, Height

Bracket, Hook, Retainer

Spindle Assembly, Pulley, 5.39 Dia x .5625

Bracket Assembly, Deck, Hanger LH

Idlr Assembly, 54"

Bracket Assembly, Lift, 54"

Bracket Assembly, LH-Front

Bracket Assembly, RH-Front

Stop Assembly, Chute

Baffle, RR, Inner

Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 0.75

Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0

Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25

16.

710-1260A LD Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75

17.

710-0726 AB Screw 5/16-12 x 0.75

20.

710-3011

21.

710-3073

22.

710-3168

23.

710-3178

Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25

Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.25

Bolt, Carriage, 3/8-16 x 1.0

Short Neck Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x .75

24.

711-0332

25.

711-1737

26.

711-1762

27.

712-0229

Pin, Clevis, .50 Dia x .78

Pin, Roller, .5" Dia x 10.06 .

Pin, Hinge, Dia .375 x 14.06

Push Nut Retainer

28.

712-0417A Nut, Hex Flange, 5/8-18

29.

712-0130 Nut, Lock, 3/8-16

30.

712-0641

31.

712-0429

Hex Nut M16

Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18

32.

712-3010

33.

712-3022

35.

714-0145

36.

714-0470

Nut, Hex, 5/16-18, Gr5

Nut, Hex Lock, 1/2-13

Pin, Click, .092 x 1.64

Pin, Cotter, 1/8 x 1.25

37.

714-3004

38.

715-0108

Pin, Cotter, 3/32 x 1.25

Pin, Spring 1/4 Dia x 1.00

39.

714-0162 Cotter Pin

40.

717-1553B Adjustment, Deck, Gear

41.

721-04041 Water Nozzle Adaptor

REF.

PART

NO.

43.

NO.

731-0335 Roller, Deck

DESCRIPTION

44.

731-3005 Front Roller

45.

731-3131A Deflector, Chute

46.

732-0306

47.

732-0459

48.

732-0934

49.

732-3070

Spring, Compression, .406 x .531 x 1.75

Spring, Extension, .94 Dia x 6.74

Spring, Extension, 1.15 Dia x 5.99

Torsion Spring .44 I.d. x 2.10

50.

734-04039 Deck Wheel, 5" Dia.

51.

736-0119 Lock Washer

54.

736-0760

55.

736-0921

Lock Washer

Lock Washer

56.

736-3039

57.

736-3072

Flat Washer .406 ID X 1.5 x 11ga

Washer, Flat .38 ID x.93 OD x.110

58.

737-04003B Water Nozzle: Deck Wash-Out System

59.

738-0295 Shoulder Screw, .750 x .47.12

60.

738-1229A Shoulder Screw

61.

738-0373 Shoulder Screw

62.

742-0677

63.

747-1116

Blade, 18.50"

Deck Release Handle Rod, .375 Dia

64.

750-0151

65.

750-0212

67.

754-0642

68.

756-3105

Spacer .550 ID x .755 OD x 1.1

Spacer, .82 ID x 1.00 OD x .53

Belt, V-Type, B Section

Pulley, Idler, 5.0 Dia.

69.

783-04013A Bracket, Stabilizing

70.

683-04127 Deck Assembly SD: 54” w/ Water Nozzle

783-04232 Deck: SD w/Water Nozzle Ftg.

71.

783-1453 Bracket, Mounting, 54" Roller

72.

783-1454

73.

783-1455

74.

783-1470

75.

783-1471

76.

783-1482

77.

783-1483

78.

783-1484

79.

703-3279

Bracket, Roller, Front

Bracket, Idler

Cover, Spindle RH

Cover, Spindle LH

RH Skirt

LH Skirt

LH Extension Skirt

Chute Stop (not shown)

IMPORTANT:

For a proper working machine, use

Factory Approved Parts.

V-belts are designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non

OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part.

For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Powder Black, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0637.

Red: 0638

Oyster Gray: 0662

Powder Black: 0637

43

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 in the

United States, its possessions and territories.

“Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage.

Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,

WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your

Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P.O. Box 361131,

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-

330-558-7220, or log on to our Web site at www.troybilt.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: a.

b.

c.

d.

The engine or component parts thereof. These items may carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions.

Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate one year warranty.

Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer.

e.

f.

g.

Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except those sold through

Troy-Bilt’s authorized channels of export distribution.

Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy-Bilt parts.

Transportation charges and service calls.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. During the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy-Bilt shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration

of safety features of the product shall void this warranty.

You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT:

Owner must present Original Proof of

Purchase to obtain warranty coverage.

Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-866-840-6483, 1-330-558-7220

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