Troy-Bilt 13027 - Manual (Page 7)

SERVICE
1. Before performing service or
maintenance, disengage power to
the attachment, lower the attach­
ment, move all control levers to
Neutral, apply the Parking Brake,
then shut off the engine and re­
move the ignition key. Park the
tractor on a firm, level surface.
2. If the tractor engine must be
running to perform a specific ad­
justment, keep hands, feet, face,
and clothing away from the mower
deck blades and any parts that are
moving.
3. Do not change the engine’s gov­
ernor setting. Over-speeding the
engine may cause engine damage.
Have your Authorized Dealer
check and adjust engine speed
with an accurate tachometer.
4. Disconnect the battery ground
(negative) cable, then the positive
cable, before working near or with
electrical wires or components. To
avoid sparks from an accidental
short circuit, the battery ground
cable must be disconnected first
and reconnected last.
5. Disconnect the spark plug wire
before servicing or adjusting the
engine to prevent any possibility
of accidental engine starting.
6. After tipping the tractor up at an
angle to perform any maintenance
or an adjustment, be certain there
is no leakage of fuel from the gas
tank or oil from the engine crank­
case. Use a very strong block or
jack to prop up the tractor.
7. Never store the tractor with fuel
in the gas tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Always let the en­
gine cool down before moving the
tractor inside an enclosure.
8. Be prepared for an emergency.
Have a fire extinguisher nearby to
put out a fire. Keep a first aid kit
on hand. Emergency telephone
numbers should be kept right next
to your telephone.
9. Wheel attachment hardware
must be checked regularly for se­
cure attachment.
10. Do not try either to remove or
mount a tire on a wheel rim unless
you are experienced in doing so,
you follow proper safety precau­
tions, and you have the appropriate
tools for this service procedure.
Mounting a wheel improperly can
produce an explosion, resulting in
serious injury or death.
11. Before trying to “charge” a
dead battery, familiarize yourself
with the correct procedure. See
“To Charge The Battery” in
Section 2 in this Manual.
12. Always protect your hearing if
the engine will be running while
you do a service or maintenance
procedure. Use quality ear protec­
tion devices to minimize noise.
13. Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a
trailer, truck, or other transport ve­
hicle.
14. Mower blades are sharp and
can cut. Wrap blade, or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
STORAGE
1. Do not store the tractor with fuel
in its gas tank inside a building
where gasoline fumes could be ig­
nited by flame, sparks, or other ig­
nition sources. Proper ventilation
is important for safe storage.
Always let the engine cool down
before bringing the tractor inside.
2. Keep tractor and fuel supplies
securely locked away to prevent
children from having access.
3. Remove the ignition key.
4. Disconnect battery cables or re­
move the battery if tractor will be
stored for an extended period.
Remove the negative cable first
and reinstall it last.