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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyWarning: This unit is equipped with an i

104Operating Your Lawn TractorKnow Your Lawn TractorFigure 5A Speed Control Lever/ Parking Brake E Throttle /Choke Control LeverB Clutch-Brake

114Operating Your Lawn TractorWARNINGNever leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parki

12PTO (Blade Engage) LeverFound on the tractor’s right fender, the PTO (blade engage) lever is used to engage power to the cutting deck or other (sepa

134Operating Your Lawn TractorDriving The TractorWARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex-cessive speed and sudden stops.WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the

14Engaging the BladesEngaging the PTO (Blade Engage) transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attach-ments. To engage the b

154Operating Your Lawn TractorMulching (If Equipped)A mulch kit is sold separately and incorporates special blades that incorporate a process of recir

165Adjusting Your Lawn TractorFigure 11Figure 10WARNINGNever attempt to make any adjust-ments while the engine is running, except where speci-fied in

175WARNINGAdjusting Your Lawn TractorParking Brake AdjustmentWARNING: Never attempt to ad-just the brakes while the engine is r

186Maintaining Your Lawn TractorNOTE: Depending on the engine model found on your tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side panel in o

196Maintaining Your Lawn TractorFigure 15Deck Wash System™A hex plug can be found on your tractor’s deck surface. See Figure 15.This plug can be repla

2Finding and Recording Model NumberPlease do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Suppor

206Maintaining Your Lawn TractorTiresWARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of tire.The recommended operating tire

216Maintaining Your Lawn TractorWARNINGPeriodically inspect the blade spindles for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replac

22Changing the Deck BeltWARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine

236Maintaining Your Lawn TractorFigure 21

247Off-Season Storage/ AttachmentsWARNINGDrain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Al-low engine to cool. Ext

258Safety LabelsWARNINGThis symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or propert

269Trouble ShootingFor repairs beyond the minor adjust-ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. CauseProblem RemedyEngine fails to sta

279Trouble ShootingFor repairs beyond the minor adjust-ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Engine overheats1. Fill crankcase wit

28Model 77T12142171013911622311172524261718272152319120228664511628

29Illustrated Parts List10Ref. No.Part No. Description1 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20, 0.5002 710-0604A Screw, 5/16-18, 0.6253 710-1260A Screw, 5/16-18, 0.75

31Slope GaugeWARNINGDo not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower co

30Models 77T��

3110Illustrated Parts ListRef. No.Part No. Description1 710-04483 Screw, 1/4-20 x .5002 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20, 0.5003 710-0604A Screw, 5/16-18, 0.625

32Models 77T31393228920521191126816171132210781842726363330342325242935121514113738340414243

3310Illustrated Parts ListRef. No.Part No. Description1 617-04024 Gear Assembly, Steering2 710-0376 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr53 710-0643 Screw, 5/16-18

34Models 77T

3510Illustrated Parts ListRef. No.Part No. Description1 618-04034 Transmission Assembly2 647-04035 Lever Assembly, Shift3 710-0176 Screw, 5/16-18, 2.7

36Models 760-779

3710Illustrated Parts ListRef. No.Part No. Description1 17962 Plate, Switch2 647-04040 Handle Asswmbly, PTO3 710-0224 Screw, #10-16, 0.5004 710-0599 S

38Models 760-779

3910Illustrated Parts ListNOTE: If rebuilding the upper housing, include two ounces (2 oz.) of Unirex® N3 grease (Part No. 737-0289) in the input sha

42Safe Operation PracticesChildren1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attract

40Models 77T (42” Deck)141339461530671025172459314311454021943113228194499471826272912323545374163842222141203319183634323

4110Illustrated Parts ListRef. No.Part No. Description1 618-0624 Spindle Assembly, Pul, 6.23” Dia2 683-04138A Brake Assembly, Deck3 683-04165A Deck Sh

42Models 77T2013211410181211221923394171586716251

4310Illustrated Parts ListRef. No.Part No. Description1 683-04256 Muffler Shield Assembly2 783-04576 Muffler Shield 3 783-05006 Lower Heat Shield 4 71

44For parts and/or accessories please call 1-866-840-6483, or 1-330-558-7220.www.troybilt.comNOTES:Use this page to make notes and write down importan

45For parts and/or accessories please call 1-866-840-6483, or 1-330-558-7220.www.troybilt.comNOTES:Use this page to make notes and write down importan

46For parts and/or accessories please call 1-866-840-6483, or 1-330-558-7220.www.troybilt.comNOTES:Use this page to make notes and write down importan

CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are p

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-sio

52Safe Operation PracticesWARNINGThis symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/

6Slope Operation:Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes re

72Safe Operation PracticesThis symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or prop

83Setting Up Your Lawn TractorWARNINGUse extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel

9Attaching The Steering Wheel If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the hardware for attaching it has been packed within the s