Troy-Bilt R809K User Manual

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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 7. 

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

Brake — 

Engage the parking brake.

PTO — 

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

It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light to 
illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either 
illuminates while the engine is running, proceed as 
follows:

Oil—

Stop the tractor immediately and check the
crankcase oil level as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
included. Add oil as required.

Battery—

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 Briggs & Stratton  dealer.

The hour meter operates whenever the engine is 
running and records the actual hours of tractor 
operation.

The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the 
left of the seat, just to the rear of the parking brake 
lever.

To engage the power to the 
cutting deck or other (separately 
available) attachments, pull 
outward on the PTO knob. Push 
the PTO knob inward to 
disengage the power to the cutting deck.

The shift lever is located on the front of the fender 
between the operator’s legs and has four positions, 
FORWARD—HI, FORWARD—LO, NEUTRAL and 
REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and 
the tractor must not be in motion when moving the shift 
lever. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop prior 
to moving the shift lever from FORWARD—HI to 
FORWARD—LO or vice-versa. See Figure 8.

 Never force the shift lever. Doing so may 

result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat 
adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to 
the desired position. Once a comfortable position is 
found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the 
seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment on page 17 of this 
manual for more detailed instructions.