Troy-Bilt 13096 - Manual (Page 13)

Features & Controls (continued)
Controls forward and rearward movement
of tractor. Pressing top of pedal moves
unit forward, pressing bottom moves unit
in reverse. Transmission is in neutral
when pedal is centered. Controls forward and rearward movement
of tractor. Also controls travel speed of
unit. Five forward speeds, neutral and
reverse speeds are available. See shifting
pattern in Fig. 4-4.
Fig. 4-5 Brake Locked
(N, Fig. 4-2)—Mower Height Adjusting
Knob [models 13097,13099]
Note: Use only when lift is in raised
position.
Allows infinitely variable cutting heights
for mower deck attachments. Rotating in
“+” direction increases attachment height,
rotating in direction decreases
attachment height. One rotation of knob
moves deck 1/4”.
(0, Figs. 4-3 & 4-5)—Clutch/Brake Pedal
Press pedal to apply brake and disengage
drive. Brake pedal does not stop
attachment/PTO drive operation. Brake
must be applied to start engine. Note:
Brake pedal must be fully depressed to
engage parking brake. If brake is
inoperative, service immediately—DO
NOT OPERATE UNIT!
(P, Fig. 4-3 & 4-5)—Parking Brake
Located just forward of brake pedal. To
engage, fully depress brake pedal and
press parking brake with toe. Brake pedal
will remain depressed if parking brake is
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