Troy-Bilt RZT Manuel D’Utilisation

Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting 
instructions previously provided; then disconnect 
the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their 
connection.
Have the tractor’s electrical system checked and 
repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the need for 
jump starting.

Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position.
Move the  RH and LH drive control levers fully outward 
in the neutral position. 
Engage the parking brake. 
Move the throttle control between the half and full 
throttle positions, and turn the ignition key to the “OFF” 
position.  
Remove the key from the ignition switch.

NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch 
to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the 
equipment is left unattended.

Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a 
conventional type riding tractor. Although and because a 
zero turn tractor is more maneuverable, getting used to 
operating the control levers takes some practice.
We strongly recommend that you locate a reasonably 
large, level and open “practice area” where there are no 
obstructions, pedestrians, or animals. You should practice 
operating the tractor for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Carefully move (or have moved) the tractor to the practice 
area. When performing the practice session, the PTO 
should not be engaged. While practicing, operate the 
tractor at approximately 1/2-3/4 throttle and at less than 
full speed in both forward and reverse.
Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using the 
instructions in the following section “Driving the Tractor.” 
Practice until you are confident that you can safely operate 
the tractor. 

WARNING!: Avoid sudden starts, excessive 

speed and sudden stops.

Adjust the operator’s seat to the most comfortable 
position that allows you to operate the controls. See 
seat adjustment in the ADJUSTMENTS section.
Release the parking brake.
Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the 
neutral position. Refer to Figure 5-2. 

refer to Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions to 
adjust the levers so that they are even.

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Move the throttle control lever forward to the full 
throttle position (3500-3600 RPM). NOTE: Although the 
tractor’s engine is designed to run at full throttle, when 
performing a practice session the tractor must be operated 
at less than full throttle (approximately 2500-3000 RPM). 
This only applies to practice.

WARNING!: Always maintain a firm grip on 
the control levers. DO NOT release the control 
levers to slow or stop the tractor; move levers 
to neutral position using your hands.

To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the respective drive 
control levers with your right and left hands and 
proceed as instructed in the following sub section.

WARNING!: Keep all movement of the drive 
control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt 
movement of the control levers can affect the 
stability of the tractor and could cause the 
tractor to flip over, which may result in serious 

injury or death to the operator.

Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers 
forward. The tractor will start to move forward. See 
Figure 5-3.

As the control levers are pushed farther forward the 
speed of the tractor will increase.
To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearward 
to attain the desired speed, or move the levers to the 
neutral position to stop the tractor.

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Control Lever Moved

Inward and in Neutral

Neutral

Position

Slower

Faster