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Operator’s Manual

Pedal Drive Lawn Tractor Models D609G G609G U609H X609G

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

TROY-BILT LLC. P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10490A.fm (12/2001)

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Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 7 Tractor Set-up.................................................................................................... 8 Know Your Lawn Tractor ................................................................................... 9 Operating Your Lawn Tractor ............................................................................ 12 Making Adjustments .......................................................................................... 15 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor .......................................................................... 17 Service .............................................................................................................. 18 Off-Season Storage ........................................................................................... 22 Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 23 Parts List............................................................................................................ 24

FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer. •

You can locate the model number by looking beneath the seat. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy model number and serial number of the equipment in the space below.

(Model Number)

(Serial Number)

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TROY-BILT LLC P. O. BOX 3 6 1 1 3 1 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-558-7220 866-840-6483

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, powerrating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. Call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.

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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRA