Troy-Bilt GTX 16 - Stopping and Securing the Unit; Maintenance and Service Safety

8. If unit is unable to continue moving
uphill, disengage attachment drive
(PTO), check area on ground
immediately behind unit, watch area
to rear and proceed backward slowly.
9. Do not operate unit on steep slopes
where there is a risk of an overturn.
Do not mow slopes with an incline
of more than 10°. Use the Slope
Gauge, included with your unit, as an
aid in determining the incline of a
slope.
10. Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can change
the stability of unit.
11. Do not operate unit on wet grass.
Reduced traction could cause sliding.
12. Do not try to stabilize unit by putting
your foot to the ground.
13. Do not park unit on a hill.
Stopping
1. Before leaving operator's position or
before leaving tractor unattended:
a. Bring unit to a complete stop.
b. Disengage attachment/PTO drive.
c. Lower attachments to ground.
d. Set parking brake.
e. Shut off engine and remove
ignition key.
f. Wait for all moving parts to come
to a complete stop.
2. Disengage attachment/PTO drive
when transporting tractor or when
attachments are not in use.
. Maintenance
A WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS TO
THE TRACTOR, ENGINE OR
ATTACHMENTS: DISENGAGE THE
ATTACHMENT/PTO DRIVE, SHUT OFF
THE ENGINE AND WAIT FOR ALL
MOVING PARTS TO STOP. SET THE
PARKING BRAKE AND ALLOW THE
ENGINE AND MUFFLER TO COOL.
1. Before performing any service,
adjustments or maintenance on
unit, engine or attachments:
a. Park unit on a firm and level
surface.
b. Disengage attachment (PTO)
drive.
c. Lower attachments.
d.
Move all control levers to
"Neutral".
e.
Apply parking brake.
f.
Shut off engine. Remove
ignition key and allow engine to
cool.
2. Always wear sturdy footwear
(preferably steel-toed shoes), long
trousers, hearing and eye protection
while doing any maintenance on unit.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing,
jewelry, scarves, ties, etc., which
could get caught in moving parts. Tie
up or restrain long hair.
3. Mower blades are extremely sharp.
Use caution when servicing. Wear
gloves or wrap blades in rags. Wear
eye protection when sharpening
blades.
Safety (continued)
4. Keep children away while performing
maintenance or adjustments.
5. Provide safe, adequate light in your
work area. NEVER USE AN OPEN
FLAME FOR ILLUMINATION! Use
only a portable safety light enclosed
in a wire cage for working inside or
under unit.
NOTE: Hot filamimts from a broken light
bulb can ignite spilled fuel or oil.
6. Never "feel" for hydraulic system
leaks. Hydraulic fluid could leak at
high pressure and temperatures and
could penetrate and burn skin.
7. Keep nuts and bolts tight (especially
blade mounting hardware-check for
proper torque specifications
frequently in this area--refer to
maintenance section of attachment
owners manual). Keep equipment in
good condition.
8. Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation
regularly. Repair or replace as
necessary.
9. Keep machine free of grass, leaves or
10.
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool
before storing.
Grass catcher components are
subject to wear, damage and
deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be
thrown. Check their proper operation
regularly. Repair or replace as
necessary
11. Frequently check components and
replace when necessary. Use only
factory- approved replacement parts.
Parts manufactured by others may
present safety hazards even though
they may fit on the unit.
12. Replace muffler if worn or defective.
13. Keep all safety and operation decals
in place. If these decals are damaged
or not legible, clean or replace them
as needed. Refer to the parts catalog
for decal description and location.
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