Troy-Bilt LTX-1842 Benutzerhandbuch

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Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights and an 
hour meter located on the left side of the dash panel. 
See Figure 2. 

If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when 
attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:

 — 

Engage the parking brake.

 — 

Move the PTO lever into the disengaged
(OFF) position.

It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light to 
illuminate while the engine is 

, but if either 

illuminates while the 

, proceed as 

follows:

—

Stop the tractor immediately and check the
crankcase oil level as instructed in the

 Operator/Owner Manual

included with your unit. Add oil as required.

—

If this light illuminate’s while the engine is
running, it indicates that the battery is in
need of a charge OR that the engine’s
charging system is not generating
sufficient amperage. Refer to Battery on
page 20 of this manual for the proper
battery charging procedure or have the
engine’s charging system checked by an
authorized service dealer.

The 

operates whenever the engine is 

running and records the actual hours of tractor 
operation.

Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is 
used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, 
move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best 
suited for your application.

The PTO lever is located on the left side of the 
dashboard next to the steering wheel. Move the PTO 
lever forward to engage the power to the cutting deck or 
other (separately available) attachments; move the 
PTO lever rearward to disengage the power to the 
attachments. 

To set the parking brake, fully 
depress the brake pedal and 
push the parking brake button in. 
Hold the button in while taking 
your foot off the brake pedal. 
Both the parking button and the 
brake pedal will then stay 
depressed. To release the 
parking brake, depress the brake 
pedal slightly. The parking brake 
button will then return to its original position.

 Always set the parking brake when 

leaving the tractor unattended.

The cruise control button is 
located on the tractor dash panel 
to the left of the ignition switch. 
Push the cruise control button 
while traveling forward at a 
desired speed. While holding the 
button in, release pressure from 
the drive pedal. This will engage 
the cruise control and allow the 
tractor to remain at that speed 
without applying pressure to the drive pedal. 
Depress the brake pedal or the drive pedal to 
deactivate cruise control. Refer to Setting the Cruise 
Control on page 14 this manual for detailed instructions 
regarding the cruise control feature.