Automatic READ SAFETY Lawn Tractor RULES Horse TM(Model 60TP) AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATmON Warning: This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush= coveredor grass=coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any), If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis required
This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. new lawn tractor, mtwH_ he_p you assemble, P_ease read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ....................................................... Safe Operation Practices ................................... Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor ............................ Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................
your lawn moweron such slopes. / t / / / / / o WARNING w_ Do not mowon inclines with a dope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-" feet). A riding r could overturn and cause serious injury. if operating a walb behind mower on such a dope, it is extremely footing and you could dip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RiDiNG mowers up and down dopes, neveracross the face of dopes. o Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of dopes, never up and down slopes. \ 3
_i i _ i _i _ i _ iii _ _ S ale DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rubs for safe operation in this manuak 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. Failureto observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Children Operation 1.
GeneralOperation: 14.Watchfor traffic whenoperatingnearor crossing roadways.This machineis not intendedfor useon anypublic roadway. 15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influenceof alcoholor drugs. 16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight. 17,Nevercarry passengers. 18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse. Back up slowly.Alwayslookdownand behind before and whilebackingto avoida back-overaccident. 19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationand excessive 1.
Slope Operation: Do Not: Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedto loss of controland tip-overaccidentswhich can resultin severeinjury or death,All slopesrequireextracaution,if you cannot back up the slopeor if youfeel uneasyon it, do notmow 1, Do notturn on slopes unlessnecessary;then,turn slowlyand graduallydownhill,if possibb, 2, Do not mownear drop-offs,ditchesor embankments, The mowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif a wheel is over the edgeof a cliff, ditch,or if an edge cavesin, 3, Do nottry to staNlizethe machineby
Service lO,Neverattemptto makeadiustmentsor repairsto the machinewhile theengine is running, 1. Neverrun an engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilated 11,Grasscatchercomponentsand the discharge area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an coverare subiectto wearand damagewhichcould odorless,and deadlygas. exposemovingpartsor allowobiectsto be thrown, 2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain Forsafety protection,frequentlycheckcomponents the blade(s)and all movingparts havestopped.
Attaching the Battery Cables NOTE:The positivebatteryterminalis markedPos,(+), The negativebatteryterminalis markedNeg, (-), Wini Nut The positivecable(heavyred wire) is securedto the positivebatteryterminal(+)with a hexbolt and hex nut at thefactory.Beforeattachingthe negativecable removethe batteryby removingthe positivecable and hold=downstrap.
Servicethe enginewith gasolineand oil as instructedin the separateKohlerOperator/OwnerManualpackedwith yourtractor,Readinstructionscarefully, f IMPORTANT:Yourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in the engine,However,you MUSTcheckthe oil level before operating,Be carefulnot to overfill, Shipping Brace Your Lawn Tractor Remova_ WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace.
Know Your Lawn Tractor G A NOTE:Anyreference inthismanualtothe RIGHTor LEFTsideof @ J K @ @ D E M A PTO(BladeEngage)Knob H CruiseControISutton B SystemslndicatorMonitor/HourMeter I ignitionSwitchModule C Choke Knob J BrakePedal D ParkingBrakeButton K Drive Pedal E ShiftLever L DeckLift Lever F Cup Holder M SeatAdiustmentLever G Throttb Lever NOTE:Anyreferencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfrom operator'sposition, J 10
the engine.Whenset in a given position,the throttlewill maintaina uniformenginespeed.See Figure4. IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthetractorwith the cutting deck engaged,be certainthat the throttb bver is always in the FAST(rabbit)position. Choke Contro_ Thechokecontrol can be found on the bft sideof the dashpanel and is activatedby pullingthe knoboutward.Activatingthe chokecontrolclosesthe choke Slow Position ---=_ plateon the carburetorand aids in startingthe engine.
Electric BATT, OIL / mentson modelsequipped with an electricPTO,pull outwardon the PTO(Blade Engage)knob, Pushthe PTO (Blade Engage)knobinward to disengagethe powerto the / / .ol /// HOURS 1/10\\\ Knob | I! t cuttingdeck, / PTO/ BLADE PTO (B_ade Engage) Toengagethe powerto the cuttingdeck or other (separatelyavailable)attach- NOTE:The PTO(Blade Engage)knob must be in the disengaged(OFF)position whenstartingtheengine,whentravelingin reverseand if the operatorleav'esthe seat, PARKmNG Figur
Parking Brake Button Toset the parkingbrake,fully depressthe brakepedal and pushthe parkingbrakebutton in, Holdthe button in whiletaking yourfoot off thebrakepedal Both" the parkingbuttonand the brake pedalwill then staydepressed, Toreleasethe parkingbrake, depressthe brakepedal slightly, Theparkingbrakebuttonwill ther returnto its originalposition, This tractoris equippedwith a safety interlocksystem for the protectionof the operator,If the interlocksystem shouldevermalfunction,do notoperatethe tractor, C
AVOIDSUDDENTURN& Position DO NOT OPERATETHE UNITWHERE IT COULDSLIP ORTIR Start Position IF MACHINE STOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILLSLOWLY DO NOT MOWWHEN CHILDRENOR OTHERS AREAROUND, NEVER CARRYCHILDREN,EVENWITH BLADES OFE LOOK DOWNAND BEHINDBEFOREAND WHILE BACKING.
iii iit i if the wheelscontact thesurfaceadiustas follows: 3, Raisethe deck lift handleto its highestsetting, IMPORTANT:Do NOThold the key in the STARTpod= tionfor longerthan ten secondsat a time, Doingso may causedamageto yourengine'selectricstarter, 4, Removethe reargaugewheels byremovingthe lock nuts and shoulderscrewswhichsecurethem to the deck, 6, After the enginestarts,deactivatethe chokecontrol and placethethrottlecontrol in the FASTposition, 5, Removethe lock nutsand shoulderscrewswhich secureth
ii ii IMPORTANT:Do NOT usethe shift leverto changethe directionof travelwhenthe tractoris in motion,Always usethe brakepedal to bringthe tractorto a complete stop beforeshifting, NOTE:Cruisecontrolcan not be engagedat the tractor's fastestgroundspeed, If theoperatorshouldattemptto do so, the tractorwillautomaticallydecelerateto the fastest optimalmowinggroundspeed, 3, To moveforward,placethe shift leverin the FORWARDposition,then slowlydepressthe drive pedal untilthe desiredspeedis achieved, Disengaget
Thefollowinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeck with yourtractor: WARNING: Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of matedaJs toward roads, side° waJks, bystanders and the Jike. Nso, avoid discharging materiaJ against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged matedaJ to ricochet back toward Operatin Your Lawn the operator.
Thefirst measurementtaken shouldbe between 1/4" and3/8" less thanthe second measurement, Determinethe approximatedistancenecessaryfor properadiustmentand proceed,if necessary,to the next step, 3, Fromthe front of thetractor,loosenthe hexlock nut on eachend of thedeck hangerrod, and turnaway from the innerhex nuts,See Figure9, Loosen lower deck 4, Tightenthe innerhex nutsfront againstthe front hangerbracketto raisethe front of the deck; loosen the hexnuts to lowerthe frontof thedeck, Figure 9 5, Retighte
if the tractordoesnot cometo a compbte stop whenthe brakepedal is completelydepressed,or if the tractor's rear wheelscan roll with the parkingbrakeapplbd, the brakeis in need of adiustment,The brakedisc can be foundon the rightsideof the transmissionin the rearof the tractor,Adiustif necessaryas follows: 1, Lookingat thetransmissionfrom the rightside of the tractor,locatethe compressionspringand brakedisc, See Figure11, 2, Loosen,but do NOTremove,the hex nutfoundon the rightsideof the brakeassembly,See Figu
6, Refillthe enginewith newmotoroil as instructedin the KohlerOperator/OwnerManualpackedwith your unit, IMPORTANT:Referto the KohlerOperator/Owner Manualpackedwith yourunit for informationregardingthe quantityand properweightof motoroil Air Cleaner Servicethe pre=cbaner,if so equipped,and cartridge/air cbaner elementas instructedin the Kohbr Operator/ OwnerManualpackedwith your unit.
Deck Wash System TM Yourtractor'sdeck may'be equippedwith a waterport on its surfaceas part of its deck wash system, If equipped,usethe DeckWashSystemTM to rinsegrass clippingsfromthe deck'sundersideand preventthe buildupof corrosivechemicals,Completethe following stepsAFTEREACHMOWING: 1, Drivethe tractorto a level,clearspot on yourlawn, near enoughto a water sillcock(spigot)for your gardenhoseto reach, \, i i "\ IMPORTANT:Makecertain thetractor'sdischargechute is directedAWAYfrom yourhouse,garage,parke
Jump Starting WARNING: Never e×ceed the WARNING: When removing or installing the battery, follow these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame. ma×imum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of tire.
WARNING: Periodicallyinspect the Made spindJes for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immediately if damaged.
f_!!_ _i_ _ -I Pivoting Idler Pulley ", Tochangeor rep ace thedeck bet and PTObe t on your tractor,proceedas follows: 1, Lowerthe deck by movingthedeck lift bver into the Belt Guard \ / bottomnotchon the rightfender, 2, Removethe beltguardsby removingthe seBtapping screwsthat fastenthem to the deck, "Square Hole 3, a, To easein removingthe belt in latersteps, loosen, but do not remove,the boltwhich securesthe pivotingidler pulby to the idlerbracket, b, insert a 3/8"-driveratchetwrench(set to tighte
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; of this manualbeforestoringfor an extendedperiod, Manualfor properenginecare prior to storingyourtractor, WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors WARNING: Drain fueJ only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to coot. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Attachments where there is an open flame, spark or pilot tight such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
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Problem Cause Remedy 1. PlacePTOknob (or lever)in Engine runs erratic For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer.
Problem Cause . Remedy 2, Air flow restrbted,' 2, CLeangrassclippingsand debris , • Enginehesitates at high RPM , • 1, Sparkplug(s)gap tooclose, 1, Removespark plug(s)and reset thegap, ' Excessive aroundthe engine:scoe!!ng fins and bbwer housing. ..... equipped, ........ .....
Model 60TP Modelsw/Manually Adjusting Seat Models w/Quick Adjust Seat .....
Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 710-1268t Screw,#10-16x.375 30 783-04333A Fender 2 712-04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF 31 783-0677B Adiust.Brkt., Lift 3 712-04064f Nut, FlangeLock, 1/4-20 32 783-1489B MountingBracket,Seat 4 720-0309At SeatAdiusterGrip 33 710_0227 Screw,#8_18x.50 5 726-0201t Nut, Speed,.3125ID 34 726_0279 Plate,Insulator 6 731-04074f Spacer 35 725-1303 SpringSwitch,Outer 7 732-0499t CompressionSpring.41x 1.
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Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description No. 1 710-0726 Screw,5/16-12x.750 20 731-05005B DashPanel 2 710-0599 SelfqappingScrew,1/4-20x.5 21 731-04215 CruiseControl Button 3 783-04829 Side Panel- LH 22 731-04217 ParkingBrakeButton 4 746-1100 ThrottleControl 23 747-04161 Tank SupportRod 5 746qO85A ChokeControl 24 747-1196 Brake/CruisePivot Rod 6 731-05357 HeadlightLens 25 629-04083t HeadlightWire Harness 7 738-04091 ShoulderScrew.43x.
Model 60TP Left Hand Transmission Bolt Mounting B 36
Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 17840 MountingBracket,Transaxle 42 783-04360 Bracket,Shift,F-N-R 2 725-04039 Switch,Interlock 43 783-04442 Idler Bracket,CenterDouble 3 17962 Plate,Switch 44 647-0031B ControlAssembly,Brake 4 647-04020 LeverAssembly,Shift 45 647-0032A ControlAssembly,Speed 5 710-0607 Screw,5/16-18,0.500 46 683-0266 PedalAssembly 6 710-0726 Screw,5/16-12,0.750 47 710-0650 Screw,5/16-18,0.875 7 710-0809 Screw,1/4-20,1.
Model 60TP Ref. I No. Part No. Description I 83 To order replacement parts, call the Customer Service Line at 1=800=648=6776, or visit 656=04015 PulleyAss'y, VariableSpeed 84 683=04129 Bracket,Pulley 85 710=0627 Screw,5/16=24,.750 86 710=1652 Screw,1/4=20,.625 87 718=04012 Cup, Bearing 88 736=0362 Washer,Flat 89 741=0600 Ball Bearing 90 736=0119 LockWasher,5/16 91 736=0242 Washer,Bell.340x.872x.060 92 712=04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8=16,GrF 93 714=0507 Pin,Cotter,3/32x.
_i_ill _i i_i_I _ iiii_i Exhaustgasket, mounting nuts, and starter nut supplied Kohler To order replacement parts, ealJ the Customer Service Line at 1=800=648=6776, or visit www.troybilt.com. Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No.
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Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 710-0728 Screw,5/18-12,0.75 2 710-0859 Screw,3/8-16, 2.50,Gr5 3 710-04379A Screw,7/16-20,3.50,Gr5, Lock 4 712-04065 Nut,Range Lock,3/8-16,GrF 5 717-04174 PTOClutch, Electric 6 736-0277 Washer,Flat, 1.031x 1.620x.095 7 748-0415B Spacer.385ID x.635 ODx 1.54 8 756-0639A Pulley,Engine,3.56Diameter 9 783-04419B ClutchBracket 10 783-04467 DeckBracket,Up-Stop 11 710-0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4-20.
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Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 732-0614 Ring,Wire 2 716-0231 Ring,E Type.750 3 736-0336* FlatWasher,5/8x 1.0x.030 List 736-0337* FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.040 736-0349* FlatWasher,5/8 x 1.0x.020 4 736-0335 Washer,Thrust.635x 1.26x.06 5 710q325 6 719-04017 UpperRousing 7 711q109 input Shaft 8 741-0335 NeedleBearing.625x.813x.495 9 717-1464 144oothBevelPinion 10 716-0108 RetainingRing.437 11 741-0340 SleeveBearing,.75x.1.0x1.0 12 721-0338 Seal.75x 1.0x.
Model 60TP J Deck Lift Attach to Spring RH Lift (_ 44 Arm
Ref. No. Part No. 1 16606 2 Description Ref. No. Hook,Retainer Part No. Description 29 734=04155 DeckWheel, 5.0 618=04125 SpindleAssembly 30 734=0973 DeckWheel, 5.0 3 683=0254B HangerBracketAssembly 31 738=0119 Washer,Lock,5/16, RegularDuty 4 683=04098 Idler Bracket 32 738=0407 Washer,Bell.45 x 1.0x.062 5 683=04075 Weldment,50=inchDeck 33 736=0406 Washer,Flat.442 x 1.38x.060 6 703=3279 Chute Stop 34 737=3000 Fitting,Lube,3/16 7 710=0347 Screw,3/8=16,1.
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CAUFORNJA EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardand MTDConsumerGroupInc are pleasedto explainthe evaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your2006 lawn mower.In California,new lawnmowermust be designed,built andequippedto meet the State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTD ConsumerGroupInc must warrantthe EECSon your lawnmowerfor the periodof time listedbelow providedthere has beenno abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your lawnmower.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ® The limitedwarrantyset forth belowis givenbyTroy_BiltLLCwith respect to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses_ sionsand territories. "Troy_Bilt"warrantsthis productagainstdefects in materialand workmam shipfor a periodof two (2) years commencingon thedate of original purchaseand will, at its option,repair or replace,freeof charge,any part foundto be defectivein materialsor workmanship.
