Automatic Lawn Tractor- READ SAFETY RULES Super Bronco TM(Model 60TG) AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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 r
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, (-), Hex Nut • Thepositivecane (heavyred wire) is securedto the positivebatteryterminal(+)with a hexbolt and hex nut at thefactory,Beforeattachingthe negativecane removethe batteryby removingthe positivecane and hold-downstrap,Notethe dateon theside of the battery,If the batteryis put into serviceafter this date, chargethe batteryas instructedin the Maintaining YourLawnTractorsecti
Attaching The Steering Whee_ The hardwarefor attachingthe stetting wheelhasbeen packedwithin thesteeringwheel,beneaththe steering wheelcap, Carefullypry off the steeringwheelcapand removethe hardware, f NOTE:Thereare two differentstylesof steeringwheel cap, See Figure3, Styles vary by model. 1.
Know Your Lawn Tractor f H NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RBGHTor LEFT side of @ @ @ A PTO(BladeEngage)Lever G CruiseControIButton B Ammeter H IgnitionSwitchModule C ParkingBrakeButton I BrakePedal D ShiftLever J Drive Pedal E Cup Holder K DeckLift Lever F Throttb Lever NOTE:Anyreferencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfrom operator'sposition, / 10
of the engineand whenpushedall the wayforward,the chokecontrolalso, Whenset in a given position,the throttlewill maintaina uniformenginespeed,See Figure 6, Position IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthetractorwith the cutting deck engaged,be certainthat the throttb bver is always in the FAST(rabbit)position, Choke Control Movingthethrottle bver all theway forwardactivatestheengine'schoke control Activatingthe chokecontrol closesthe chokeplateon the carburetorand aids in startingthe engine, Referto Starting The En
f PTO (B_ade Engage} Lever o.t AMPS i-6--I OFF, PTO / BLADE PTO ENGAGE The PTO(BladeEngage)leveris locatedon the left side of the dashboardnext to the steeringwheel Movethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverforwardto engagethe powerto the cuttingdeck or other(separatelyavailable)attachments;movethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverrearwardto disengagethe powerto theattachments.
Thecruise controlbutton is locatedon the tractordash panelto the left of the ignition switch,Pushthe cruisecontrol buttonwhiletravelingforwardat a desiredspeed,While holdingthe buttonin, releasepressurefrom the drivepedal This will engage the cruisecontroland allowthe leverin the engaged(ON)position,regardlessof whetherthe parkingbrakeis engaged, With the ignitionkey in the NORMALMOWING position,the enginewillautomaticallyshut off if the PTO(BladeEngage)leveris movedintothe engaged (ON) positionwith the sh
Reverse .Push Button ndicator Light Reverse Stop Position CautionMod_ Position AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH GO UPAND DOWN SLOPES,NOT ACROSS, AVOIDSUDDENTURN& 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. X... Fig.re' KEEP SAFETY DEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,AND SWITCHES ..
_i NOTE:The deck wheelsare an anbscalp featureof the deck and are notdesignedto supportthe weightof the 1, If the bladesare engaged,placethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverin thedisengaged(OFF)position, cuttingdeck, 2, Turnthe ignitionkeycounterclockwiseto the STOP Referto Leveling the Deck on page 18of this manual for moredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck adiustments, position, 3, Removethe key from the ignitionswitchto prevent unintendedstarting, Starting Driving .
!'!! ,i /"q Driving / A E ///_ L Referto the SLOPEGAUGEon page3 to helpdeter= mineslopeswhereyou mayoperatethe tractorsafely, F] On S_opes Tochangeto the reversedirectionwhenoperatingwith cruisecontrol,depressthe brakepedalto disengagethe cru,secontroland bnngthe tractortoe completestop, Thenplacethe shift leverin the REVERSEpositionand depressthedrivepedal, WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10feet).
WARNING: PJanyourmowing patternto avoiddischargeof materialstowardroads,side° waJks,bystandersandthe like. Nso, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged materiaJ to ricochet back toward the operator.
properadiustmentand proceed,if necessary,to the next step. 3. Loosenthe two iam nuts,if present,on the rear sideof the deck stabilizerbracket. 4. Locatethe lock nut on the front sideof the stabilizer bracket.See Figure11.Tightenthe lock nutto raise the frontof thedeck; loosenthe lock nut to lowerthe front of the deck. 5. Retightenthe two jam nuts loosenedearlierwhen properadiustmentis achieved. Side to Side If thecutting deckappearsto be mowingunevenly,a side to sideadiustmentcan be performed.
2, Loosen,but do NOTremove,the hex nutfoundon the rightsideof the brakeassembly,See Figure13, 3, Usinga feelergauge,set the gap betweenthe brake disc and the brakepuck at ,011", 4, Reqightenthe hexnut loosenedearlier, Seat Adjustment WARNING: Before operating this machine, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged intostop.
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, Spark PJug(s) Thespark plug(s)shouldbe cleanedand the gap reset oncea season,Sparkplug replacementis recommended at the sta
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, IMPORTANT:Makecertain thetractor'sdischargechute is directedAWAYfrom yourhouse,garage,parkedcars, etc, i
WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
Cutting Blades WARNING: Besuretoshut the engineoff, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wke(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the cutting Made(s} for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting Made. WARNING: Periodically inspect the Made spindles for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immediately if damaged.
3, Removethe beltguardsby removingthe self-tapping screwsthat fastenthem to the deck, 4, Carefullyloosen,butdo not remove,the deck idler pulleys, WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt(s).
LeftHand SpindlePulley inePulley 42" Deck Right Hand Spindle Pulley IdlerPulleys J Figure 23 25
; 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.
NOTE: I_ BOTAMODES, _HE_ _pE_ATORLEAVES _EAT, EfiG]N_WILL out importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed,couUd endangerthe personal safetyand/or property d yourselfand others. Read and follow aH instructionsin this manual beforeattemptingto operate this machine, FaiBre to complywith these instructionsmay result in personalinjury,When yousee this symbol, HEED iTS WARNING! Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who reao understand and follow the warnings \ 27
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 60TG 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 31 783-0677B Adiust.Brkt., Lift 2 712-04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,GrF 32 783-1489B MountingBracket,Seat 3 712-3027t Nut, FlangeLock, 1/4-20 33 710_0227 Screw,#8_18x.50 4 720-0309At SeatAdiusterGrip 34 726_0279 Plate,Insulator 5 726-0201t Nut, Speed,.3125ID 35 725_1303 SpringSwitch,Outer 6 731-04074f Spacer 36 725-1439 SpringSwitch,inner 7 732-0499t CompressionSpring.41x 1.
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Fief. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 710-0728 Screw,5/16-12x.750 19 731-1857 2 710-0599 Self-tappingScrew,1/4-20x.5 20 731-05001A DashPanel 3 783-04829 Side Panel- LH 21 731-04729 CruiseControl Button 4 746-1084 ThrottleControl/Cable 22 731-04728 ParkingBrakeButton 5 731-1999 ChokePlug 23 747=04161 Tank SupportRod 6 731-05357 HeadlightLens 24 747=1196 7 738-04091 ShoulderScrew.43x.
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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 60TG Ref. I No. Part No. Description I 83 _FACTORY PARTS To order replacement parts, call the Customer Service Line at 1=800=648=6776, or visit www.troy bilt.com. 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 90 783=04722 SwitchBracket,ParkingBrake 91 736=0242 Washer,Bell.340x.872x.
_ _"_!_*'_"_'_*'_S_°,°_ _ ustrat I Exhaust gasket, f_)_ _=_ @ mountingnuts,and starter nut supplied by Kohler _FACTORY PARTS To order replacement parts, call _heCustomer Service Line at 1o800-648-6776, or visit www.troybilt.com. Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No.
Mode_ 60TG IMPORTANT For a proper working machine, Jse Factory Approved Parts. 7-beltsare designed to _ngageand disengage safely. substitute (non OEM) Wbeit sanbe dangerous by not Jisen a in corn_letel.
Ref. No. NO, 17962 ,o.Plate,Switch Rof.po, Do,c,p ioo 25 756=04196 Pulley,Engine,3.39x 6.12Dia. 2 1 po, ,o. Do,c,p ioo 647=04036 LeverAssembly,Engagement 26 783=0744A Stop Bracket,Engagement 710=0778 Screw,1/4=20x 1.500 27 683=04173 FrameAssembly,Lower 4 710=0859 Screw,3/8=16,2.50 28 710=0607 Screw,5/16=18,0.500 5 710=0276 Screw,Carriage,5/16=18,1.00 29 710=0642 Screw,1/4=20,0.750 6 710=1260A Screw,5/16=18x.750 30 710=3005 Screw,3/8=16,1.25,Gr5 7 710=3157A Screw,7/16=20,3.
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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.030 736-0337* 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 5 710-1325 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.1.0x 1.0 12 721-0338 Seal.75x 1.0x.
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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.
