Troy-Bilt 13027 - Manual (Page 20)

TRACTOR OPERATION
To operate your tractor, first
start the tractor engine using the
engine starting instructions (steps
1 through 11) given previously.
Remember- the starter motor will
not turn the engine over unless the
PTO Attachment Drive Switch is
“Off’, the Brake Pedal is de­
pressed, and the operator is in the
operator’s seat.
A
WARNING
Do not permit any person
other than the operator to
ride on the tractor.
Do not drive close to edges of
banks which could collapse
under the tractor’s weight.
While turning, reduce your
operating speed.
Failure to comply could result
in serious personal injury.
To Start the Tractor:
1, After starting, let the engine
warm up. Slowly move the Choke
Lever to “Off.” Then move the
Engine Throttle Lever to “Fast.”
Note: Always operate unit at
Fast engine throttle setting
whenever using attachments.
2. Move the Attachment Lift Lever
forward to lower the attachment.
Move the PTO Attachment Drive
Figure 4-3: Depress Brake Pedal
(“B”) fully to disengage the parking
brake (“C”).
Switch to “On” to power your at­
tachment.
3. Release Parking Brake (“C”,
Fig. 4-3), by fully depressing the
Brake Pedal (“B”). Position both
hands securely on steering wheel.
4. Place your right foot on the
Travel Pedal. See Figure 4-4
below. The Travel Pedal provides
infinitely variable speed. To go
forward, slowly press the top of
the Travel Pedal down. To go in
reverse, press the bottom of the
Travel Pedal. Top speed in for­
ward is 5.2 MPH (8.4 km/hr); in
reverse, top speed is 2.1 MPH (3.4
km/hr). Be very careful not to ex­
ceed the speed at which you are in
total control of the tractor.
To Stop the Tractor:
1. Take your right foot off the
Travel Pedal and apply the brakes
with your left foot using the Brake
Pedal.
2. Move the PTO Attachment
Drive Switch to “Off.”
3. Engage the Parking Brake.
You may now leave the operator’s
seat temporarily, if desired, and the
engine will not shut off providing
the PTO Attachment switch is Off
and the Parking Brake is engaged.
Never leave the tractor unattended
while the engine is running. If you
are stopping work, also shut the
engine off and take the ignition
key with you.
IMPORTANT: When parked on
a hill, always engage the tractor
Parking Brake.
Figure 4-4: The Travel Pedal pro­
vides infinitely variable forward and
reverse tractor speeds.
WHICH GROUND SPEED?
Knowing how quickly or slowly
you should travel on your tractor
has much to do with your specific
job site and the nature of the job it­
self, as well as your own experi­
ence, but here are some very gen­
eral guidelines that you may find
helpful.
Ground Speed Guidelines
Slow Going up or down moderate hills, traveling on slippery
surfaces, high grass, deep snow, towing heavier loads,
moving out of storage site, maneuvering in tight areas.
Slow/Moderate Level terrain to mild slopes, normal grass and snow
depths, towing light loads.
Moderate Level terrain, light mowing and snowthrowing.
Moderate/Quick Travel on level terrain from storage site to work loca­
tions.
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