Troy-Bilt 13101 - GTX 16- Manuals

Page 3 - Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known; Identification Numbers; OPERATORS IN CALIFORNIA AND OTHER APPLICABLE STATES.; WARNING

WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Identification Numbers For prompt service, always provide the identification numbers of the unit. The unit’s identification numbers are locatedon a...

Page 4 - Section 1; Safety; Training; Preparation

Introduction 1. Unit is capable of amputatinghands and feet and throwingobjects. Failure to observe thefollowing safety instructions couldresult in serious injury or death. 2. Serious accidents which may causeinjury or property damage can occurif the following safety guidelines arenot followed. Oper...

Page 5 - Before Operation; Handling Gasoline

5 Before Operation 1. Before each use, clear work area ofobjects such as rocks, toys, wire,etc., which could be picked up andthrown by mower blades. 2. Keep unit in safe operating condition.Check the following each time beforestarting unit: a. All hardware for tightness (especially blade mountinghar...

Page 6 - Children; Slope Operation

Safety (continued) 6 without either the entire grasscatcher or the guard in place. 7. If you strike a foreign object,disengage attachment/PTO drive,shut off engine, wait for all movingparts to come to a stop. Removeignition key. Inspect for and repairany damage before operatingequipment again. 8. Ne...

Page 8 - IF ELECTROLYTE CONTACTS SKIN OR; DANGER

8 14. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as necessary asindicated in Section 7 “Maintenance.” 15. Chock wheels (place blocks of wood in front and behind wheels) whenperforming maintenance with theparking brake off. Securely supportunit if it must be raised for anyreason. 16. Check ...

Page 9 - Storage

9 1767130 Instruction/Safety Decal Safety (continued) 4. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes: a. Flush affected area with water. b. Apply baking soda to neutralize acid. c. Flush eyes with water for 10-15 minutes. d. Call a physician immediately. 5. If electrolyte is swallowed: a. Drink large amoun...

Page 10 - Section 2; Specifications

10 Section 2 Attachments, Kits & Specifications Specifications Engine ....................................*16 HP Briggs and Stratton (GTX 16) *18 HP Kohler (GTX 18) *20 HP Kohler (GTX 20) Governor Speed ................................................. 3600 +/- 75 RPM Start ........................

Page 12 - Section 3; Controls

12 Auxilliary Hydraulic Lever (Model 13076 Only) (F) Brake/Neutral Pedal (B) Choke Lever (C) Attachment Lift Lever (G) Cruise Control Switch (Models 13074 & 13076) (D) Light Switch (E) Hour Meter (H) Fuel Gauge (Models 13074 & 13076) (J) PTO/Attachment Drive Switch (K) Throttle (L) Travel Pe...

Page 13 - Identification and Function of Controls and Features

Controls (continued) 13 A. Parking Brake Lever Locks brake. Set parking brake whenunit is not in use. See page 19 foroperating instructions. B. Brake / Neutral Pedal Stops forward or reverse movementof the tractor. See page 19. C. Choke Lever When activated, the choke restrictsamount of air mixing w...

Page 14 - Check Engine Oil Level; Section 5; Check Engine Flywheel

14 Before starting the engine,perform the following steps: 1. Check Engine Oil Level Refer to your specific model in Figure5-1. Remove dipstick (A, Fig. 5-1). Wipeoil from dipstick with a clean cloth.Insert dipstick back into place.Remove dipstick and check oil level.Keep level between the (“F” Full...

Page 15 - Check Tire Pressure; Perform Electric Clutch

Before Operation (continued) 15 Loosen adjustment knobs (ZZ), slide seat forward or backward. ZZ Fig. 5-3 4. Visually Check Check for and repair loose or missingscrews, nuts, and damaged parts. 5. Check Battery To connect the battery initially,remove the red (+) terminal coverfrom the (+) positive t...

Page 16 - Section 6; Operation; Throttle Setting; Stopping Engine

Section 6 Operation 16 5. When engine starts, move chokelever (G) down halfway (to halfchoke). Gradually, move choke leverdown (to choke off) as the enginewarms up. NOTE: DO NOT RUN ENGINE WITHCHOKE ON FOR PROLONGED PERIODS.ENGINE WILL RUN POORLY (OVER-RICHFUEL MIXTURE) IF OVER-CHOKED. 6. Move throt...

Page 17 - Interlock System; Hydraulic Attachment Lift

Operation (continued) 17 Interlock System Leaving the seat while the attachment/PTOdrive switch (X, Fig. 6-1) is on or while thebrake is off will stop the engine. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IF THEINTERLOCK SYSTEM DOES NOTFUNCTION PROPERLY. Interlock System Test Procedure: With the engine running, stop ...

Page 18 - Light Switch

18 Operation (continued) Auxilliary Hydraulic Lever (Model 13076 Only) (L) Brake/Neutral Pedal (F) Attachment Lift Lever (K) Cruise Control Switch (Models 13074 & 13076) (O) Attachment/PTO Drive Switch (X) Throttle (J) Travel Pedal (M) Parking Brake Lever (N) Ignition/Starter Switch (H) Choke Le...

Page 19 - Moving Tractor Manually; Cruise Control

19 Lock Parking Brake Unlock Parking Brake Parking Brake Lever N F Engage pedal (F) before pulling lever (N). Fig. 6-5 Operation (continued) Moving Tractor Manually DO NOT TOW OR PUSH THIS TRACTORWITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR RISKDAMAGING THE DRIVE SYSTEM. When pushing the tractor, push it slowlyto preven...

Page 20 - Section 7; Lubrication and Maintenance; To Check Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil; Changing Engine Oil Filter

Section 7 Lubrication and Maintenance 20 BEFORE PERFORMING ANYMAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS TOTHE TRACTOR, ENGINE ORATTACHMENTS: DISENGAGE THEATTACHMENT/PTO DRIVE, SHUT OFFTHE ENGINE AND WAIT FOR ALLMOVING PARTS TO STOP. SET THEPARKING BRAKE AND ALLOW THEENGINE AND MUFFLER TO COOL. Preventive maintenan...

Page 21 - Engine Air Intake Screen; Engine Air Cleaner; Fuel Filter

Maintenance (continued) 21 4. Close oil drain valve (L). Place capon oil drain tube. Install side panel. Engine Air Intake Screen STOP ENGINE BEFORE CLEANING AIRSCREEN! Check engine air intake screen (C, Fig. 7-1) for debris and clean regularly. A dirty air screen and engine can reduceairflow and ca...

Page 23 - Proper Jack Placement; Interlock Switches; Brake Adjustment

Maintenance (continued) 23 Proper Jack Placement A floor jack (not a bottle jack) or anoverhead hoist may be used to lift thefront of the tractor. Do not attempt to useany other device to lift the tractor. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN JACKING ORHOISTING TRACTOR. BLOCK WHEELSAND USE JACKSTANDS TO SECURELYHO...

Page 24 - Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment; CAUTION

Maintenance (continued) 24 C A D G H E F L J Fig. 7-9 Transmission Oil Filter: Replace filter after first five hours and every 100 hoursthereafter. Filter is located under thetractor, in front of the transmission. Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment Hydrostatic neutral is set at the factory. Iftractor cr...

Page 25 - Lubrication Chart

Maintenance (continued) 25 Lubrication Chart EngineCrankcase First 5 hours HydrostaticTransmission FrontWheel Spindles Front AxlePivot See engine manual Lubrication intervals vary with operating conditions and type of oil used 1-Speed Units: Use SAE20 wt. Part No. 737-0335 2-Speed Units: UsePart No....

Page 26 - Troubleshooting Chart; Possible Cause / Solution

Maintenance (continued) 26 Troubleshooting Chart Engine turns over but won't start. Engine will not turn over. Engine doesn't turn over but start light comes on. Starts only after repeated tries. Stalls in a few seconds. Stalls when hot. Idles rough. Engine overheats. Attachment drive inoperative. C...

Page 27 - Storing the Tractor; Maintenance Chart

Maintenance (continued) 27 Storing the Tractor Always store tractor in a dry and protectedplace when not in use. If tractor will notbe used for a season, store it in thefollowing manner. 1. CLEAN: Completely clean allaccumulated dirt or grass from allparts – especially engine fins,transmission cooli...