Troy-Bilt 13027 - Manual (Page 17)

Controls
WARNING
Before operating your tractor,
be sure you read and under­
stand all safety, controls, and
operation instructions in this
Owner/Operator Manual and
on the decals on your tractor.
Failure to follow these in­
structions can result in seri­
ous personal injury or prop­
erty damage.
3. ignition Keyswitch
Located on the right-hand side
of the instrument panel. Accepts
your ignition key which is used to
start the engine. The keyswitch
has three key positions— “OFF”,
“RUN”, and “START.” When the
key is turned to the “Off ’ position,
the engine will be shut off. Turn
the key to “Start” to start the en­
gine. Release the key after starting
and it will move automatically to
the “Run” position.
4. Brake Pedal
Located near the operator’s left
foot when the operator is seated in
the tractor seat. This pedal is used
to stop the tractor. When fully de­
pressed, it also allows the parking
brake knob to be engaged.
5. Parking Brake
Near the operator’s left foot, the
Parking Brake knob should be en­
gaged before you leave the tractor.
To engage it, push Brake Pedal
down fully, then lift the knob
which will latch the pedal in the
“park” position. To release the
Parking Brake, push the Brake
Pedal down again.
6. Travel Pedal
Positioned to the right of the op­
erator’s seat, this pedal allows the
tractor to go in forward or reverse
direction when pressed down.
Press the top of the pedal to go for­
ward. Press the bottom of the
pedal to go in reverse. Remove
your foot from the pedal for neu­
tral position.
7. Light Switch
This rocker switch is on the left-
hand side of the instrument panel.
It controls the headlights at the
front of the tractor. It has “On”
and “Off’ positions.
8. PTO Attachment Drive Switch
Located on the right-hand side of
the instrument panel. It electrically
engages and disengages power to
your attachments. It has two posi­
tions-“On” and “Off.” Always
move this switch to Off before leav­
ing the operator’s seat. If you leave
the seat while the switch is “On”,
the engine will stop automatically.
If left in the “On” position, the en­
gine will not restart.
9. Attachment Lift Lever
The long lever located alongside
the operator’s right leg. To raise an
attachment, pull the lever back to
the rear; lower the attachment by
pushing the lever forward.
10. Hour Meter (Optional)
A graphic display, in the pod on
the left-hand side of the instrument
panel, that registers hours of tractor
use. Optional on some models,
standard on other models.
11. Electric Lift Switch (Optional)
If ordered as an optional kit on
your tractor, this rocker switch is lo­
cated on the right side of the instru­
ment panel and electrically controls
the raising and lowering of attach­
ments. It is used instead of the
Attachment Lift Lever (#9).
12. PTO Indicator Light
Located on the bottom of the in­
strument panel. Lights up when the
PTO Attachment Drive Switch is
moved to “On.”
13. Voltage Indicator Light
(Optional)
Located on the bottom of the in­
strument panel. This light comes
on if the battery voltage is low.
Identify the electrical problem be­
fore using your tractor further.
Available only on certain models.
14. Safety Start Switch
Indicator Light
Located on the bottom of the in­
strument panel. This light comes
on to indicate that the safety inter­
lock switches are not properly acti­
vated to start the engine.
15. Steering Wheel
The steering wheel controls a
helical gear and sector steering de­
sign. The turning radius is 22".
16. Fuel Cap and Gauge
The fuel tank is located at the
rear of the tractor. Its fuel cap
(with built-in gauge) is mounted
on top of the tank.
17. Cruise Switch (Optional)
Located on left-hand side of in­
strument panel. Activates cruise
control feature. To deactivate
cruise control, either move switch
to off or press down on Brake
Pedal. Available on 14HP and
16HP models.
18. Cruise Indicator Light (Opt.)
Lights up when cruise control
feature is activated. Available on
14HP and 16HP models.
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