Troy-Bilt GTX 20 - Manual (Page 16)

Section 6
Operation
A WARNING
BEFORE OPERATION, READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY/OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND
AnACHMENT'S MANUAL. READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON DECALS
ON TRACTOR AND ATTACHMENTS.
Start Engine
1. Move attachment/PTO drive switch
(Fig. 6-1) to "OFF". Starter will not
activate unless switch is "OFF".
2. Press brake/neutral pedal in.
3. Move choke lever up (choke on).
Move throttle halfway up.
4. Insert ignition key. Turn key to the
right to start engine. Release key
when engine starts.
5. In case of false start, allow engine
to stop completely before re­
starting.
If engine speeds up enough to
disengage starter but fails to continue
running - Allow engine to stop
completely before engaging starter
again.
Limit cranking (continuous) to no
more than 10 seconds. If cranked for
10 seconds, allow starter to cool for
at least one minute. Over-heating
may damage starter.
A WARNING
IN CASE OF A FALSE START, ALLOW
ENGINE TO STOP COMPLETELY BEFORE
RE-STARTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY
MAY DAMAGE STARTER.
6. When engine starts, move choke
down halfway (half choke).
Gradually, move choke down (choke
off) as the engine warms up.
NOTE: Do not run engine with
choke on for protonged periods.
This wiii affect engine efficiency.
7. Move throttle up to "FAST". Run
engine at full throttle "FAST" for
maximum engine efficiency.
Do not drive tractor immediately after
start up. Allow engine to run a few
minutes. This allows transmission
oil to warm up.
Run Engine at Full Throttle
Always operate with engine at full throttle.
While operating under heavy load
conditions, listen to engine RPM. If
engine begins to slow down, do not
advance travel pedal. Let up on travel
pedal. This will decrease ground speed
and increase engine speed.
Stop Engine
1. Move throttle (Fig. 6-1) down to
"SLOW". Lock brake/neutral pedal
down.
3. Turn attachment/PTO drive switch to
"OFF".
4. Idle engine for 30 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch off. Remove
ignition key.
Interlock Switches
Leaving seat while attachment/PTO drive
is on or while the brake is off will stop
engine.
Test interlock: With engine running, stop
tractor on a level surface, raise yourself off
seat. Engine should stop. Engage brake
and turn attachment/PTO drive to "ON".
Raise yourself off seat again. Engine
should stop. If engine does not shut off
in both instances, do not operate unit.
Have interlock repaired.
A WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IF INTERLOCK
DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Attachment/PTO Drive
To engage attachment/PTO drive, turn
attachment/PTO drive switch (Fig. 6-1) to
"ON".
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