Troy-Bilt Bilt 0 Manual

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Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits
Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are 
working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, 
contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO 
NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning 
properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the PTO switch upward to the engaged position. 
Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the start position; 
the engine should not...

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Maintenance Schedule
Before 
Each use
Every 
10 Hours
Every 
25 Hours
Every  
50 Hours
Every 
100 Hours
Prior 
to Storing
Check Engine Intake Screen/CoverP
Clean Battery TerminalsPP
Lube Front WheelsPP
Clean Engine Cooling FinsPP
Lube Front Deck WheelsPP
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor 
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are 
applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may 
differ from yours.
Maintenance
WARNING! Before performing any...

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Tires
Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of operation or 
weekly. Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressures. 
Improper inflation will shorten the tire service life. See the tire side 
wall for proper inflation pressures. Observe the following guidelines:
• Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
• Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under inflated. Have it inspected and serviced by a  qualified tire...

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Tractor Storage
If your tractor is not going to be operated for an extended period 
of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor should 
be prepared for storage. Store the tractor in a dry and protected 
location. If stored outside, cover the tractor (including the tires) to 
protect it from the elements. The procedures outlined below should 
be performed whenever the tractor is placed in storage.
1. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions 
provided in the engine...

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To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows:
1. If not already loose, loosen the hex screw and rotate the control lever either forward or rearward to the desired position. See Figure 6-3.
NOTE: If the control lever is too tight to move, slightly loosen the hex crew at the bottom of the control lever.
2. Tighten the hex screw to fix the control lever in the adjusted position
3.  Repeat the above procedure to adjust the other control lever into the same position. Adjust so...

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3. Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated 
with a gasoline stabilizer such as STA-BIL® and engines stored 
over 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration 
and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor 
parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, 
you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system 
components, serviced or replaced.
WARNING! Drain fuel only into anapproved 
container outdoors, away from an open flame....

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Battery Removal
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related 
accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash 
hands after handling.
The battery is located beneath the seat frame. To remove the battery:
1. Remove the hex washer screw securing the battery hold-
down bracket to the frame. Then flip the battery hold-
down bracket up to free the battery. See Figure 7-1.
Hex Washer Screw
Battery Hold-Down Bracket
Figure 7-1
2. Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the black 
negative battery...

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Rolling the Belt off the PTO Pulley
1. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the  position that 
provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck 
idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.
2. Sitting behind the tractor facing forward, reach beneath 
the tractor to grasp the belt at the front of the PTO pulley.
WARNING! Use caution to avoid pinching your 
fingers when rolling the belt off the PTO pulley.
3.  Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward...

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6. Pull the cotter pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it 
to the deck. See Figure 7-6. Slide the deck lift rod out of the 
front hanger bracket.
Front Deck Lift Rod
Cotter Pin
Figure 7-6
7. Locate the LH and RH deck release pins on each side of the 
deck. Pull the release pins outward and release the deck 
from the LH and RH deck lift arms. See Figure 7-7.
Deck
Lift
Arm
Deck
Release Pin
Figure 7-7
8. Place the deck lift handle into the highest mowing position 
and slide the deck out from...

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6. Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3 
with the “V” side facing in. Once in place, reinstall all the 
hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the 
assembly. See Figure 7-9.
7. Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-8 and then reinstall the 
deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 29).
46” Deck
1.  Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck 
Removal on page 27).
2. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to 
the deck. See Figure 7-10.
PTO...