Troy-Bilt Automatic Lawn Tractor - Manual (Page 12)

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Ignition Switch Module
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.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE
position once the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the STOP position. See Figure 8.
Figure 8
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both
Safety Interlock Switches, page 14 and Starting The Engine, page
15 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the
Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in
REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
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’s not depressed.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.
Systems Indicator Monitor
Your tractor is equipped with either an hour meter or an
ammeter as part of two available system indicator
monitors. Locate the monitor on the left side of your
dash panel and compare it to both shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9
If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when
attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:
BRAKE — Depress the brake pedal.
PTO — Move PTO (Blade Engage) lever,
or PTO (Blade Engage) knob into the
disengaged (OFF) position.
NOTE: It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light
to illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either
illuminate’s while the engine is running, proceed as
follows:
OIL— Stop the tractor immediately and check
the crankcase oil level as instructed in
the Engine Operator/Owner
Manual included with your tractor.
BATTERY— The battery is in need of a charge, or the
engine’s charging system is not
generating sufficient amperage. Refer to
the MAINTENANCE section of this manual
for the proper battery charging procedure
or have the charging system checked by
an authorized dealer.
On units so equipped, the ammeter (if so equipped)
measures the electrical output of the engine’s charging
system. Under normal operating conditions, with the
engine at full throttle, the ammeter’s needle should
measure a positive charge.
The hour meter (if so equipped) operates whenever
the engine is running and records the actual hours of
tractor operation.
Start
Position
Normal
Driving
Mode
Stop
Position
Oil
Brake
PTO
AMPS
Ammeter
1/10
P
+ Battery
PTO
Oil
Brake
Hour Meter