Troy-Bilt 13096 - Manual (Page 20)

Operation (continued)
Right-Hand
Instrument Panel
X electric lift (model 13099
only)
attachment/PTO
drive switch
Z
Fig. 5-11
H cruise control switch
Brake Check
Drive unit slowly and check clutch/brake
operation by depressing clutch/brake
pedal (E, Fig. 5-6). Unit should stop. Set
parking brake by pressing parking brake
pedal (F) with toe when brake pedal (E) is
fully depressed. To release parking brake,
depress clutch/brake pedal (E) and
release. If any problems are found, stop
and service unit before continuing.
Steering Check
Drive unit slowly while turning steering
wheel. Check for binding, sloppy or
restricted movement. Stop unit and
service any problems before continuing.
Cruise Control [model 13099 only]
Cruise is available on modle 13099 only.
Cruise control allows the operator to
maintain a constant drive speed without
contacting the travel pedal. When
activated, cruise control sets travel pedal
at the desired position.
TO SET: Press switch to “ON” (H, Fig. 5-
11) to activate speed control.
TO STOP: Press brake pedal or turn
cruise control switch off.
Attachments
Attachments for the unit are supplied with
literature containing important safety,
operation and maintenance information.
Read and understand all literature
provided with any attachments to be used
with the unit before use.
Attachment/PTO Drive
ELECTRIC CLUTCH BREAK-IN
PROCEDURE
Note: Perform this step with mower deck
or snowthrower attachment mounted on
unit.
With engine running at full throttle,
engage and disengage attachment/PTO
drive switch 10 to 15 times. Engage
attachment drive at 3/4 throttle, during
break-in. Perform this step before initial
use and after extended storage. See
Section 2, “Attachments & Kits” for
specific attachment and kit descriptions.
Attachment/PTO drive is controlled by
attachment/PTO drive switch (Z, Fig. 5-
11
).
AHACHIVIENT LIFT
Before using attachment lift, make sure
the attachment is completely and properly
secured. Read all literature provided with
attachments to be used with the unit.
It is possible to customize tractor lift
mechanism to operator and terrain. To
adjust spring tension, tighten or loosen
screw (X, Fig. 5-10).
Note: incorrect tilt spring adjustment
may require a large amount of force to
operate lift. Correct adjustment wit!
eliminate this problem
Ground Following Cutting Method
This method allows attachment to follow
ground contours. This is the
recommended method used when
operating attachments such as
snowthrowers, tillers, etc. See
owner/operator manual provided with your
attachment for more information.
Note: Height adjustment knob (F, FigS-
12) must be turned to the full-down
position when ground contour cutting,
(models 13097 & 13099 only)
Frame Hung Cutting Method [models
13097 & 13099 only]
“Frame hung cutting” is recommended
when cutting over smooth terrain. This
method allows the mower deck to hang
from tractor frame If deck contacts a
bump, front anti-scalp wheels and rear
gage wheels contact ground and lift deck
to avoid scalping.
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