Troy-Bilt R809K - Manuals

7 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15° SIG H T A N D HO LD TH IS LEV E L W ITH A VER TI C A L TRE E A PO WE R PO L E A CO R N ER OF A BU IL DING O R A F E N C E PO ST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E Do n o t mo w on i n c lin es with a s lope i n exc e s s of 15 degre...

8 SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching the Battery Cables NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). • The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make ce...

9 Attaching The Cutting Deck (Model R809K) Figure 3 WARNING: Before attaching the cutting deck, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting. • Raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way by placing the lift le...

10 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR Figure 4 NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. A PTO (Power Take-off) Knob H Ignition Switch B Choke Control I Brake Pedal C Parking Brake Button J Drive Pedal D Shift Lever K Cruise Co...

11 Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5. Figure 5 IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor wi...

12 Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel. See Figure 7. Figure 7 If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows: Brake — Engage the par...

13 Deck Lift Lever Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. Parking Brake Button To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal an...

14 WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cuttingdeck. NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight ofthe cutting deck. Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 17 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding...

15 • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over. • Avoid sto...

16 • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 23 of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions. Operating The Headlights To turn the tractor’s headlights on: • Start the engine following the instructions earlier in this section. • Turn the key...

17 • Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved. NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Propertoe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16". Front tire toe-in can be measured a...

18 Deck Roller Height Adjustment (Units with 54-inch Deck) To adjust the height of the rollers on the rear of the mowing deck, proceed as follows: • Place the deck lift lever in the bottom notch (lowest position). • Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the deck roller brackets on the left a...

19 Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit. Spark Plugs The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at th...

21 Figure 17 Changing the Transmission Drive Belt WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the sparkplug wire(s) and ground against the engine toprevent unintended starting before removingthe belt(s) All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced...

23 Cutting Blades WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the sparkplug wire(s) and ground against the engine toprevent unintended starting before removingthe cutting blade(s) for sharpening orreplacement. Protect your hands by usingheavy gloves or a rag to grasp the...

24 Battery The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked. • Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up. • After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals • Always keep th...

25 SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO knob engaged.Parking brake not engaged.Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.Throttle control lever not in correct starting position.Choke not activatedFuel tank empty, or stale fuel.Blocked fuel line.Faul...

44 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencin...