Troy-Bilt ZT50 Manuel D’Utilisation

Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor. 
Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn 

approximately 1⁄4 turn clockwise to tighten Always re-install the 

fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.

Never fill the fuel tank when the engine 

is running. If the engine is hot from recently running, 

allow to cool for several minutes before refueling. 

Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the 

engine and cause a fire. 

The hour meter/indicator panel is 

located on the LH console to the left of 

the operator’s seat.

The hour meter records the hours that 

the tractor has been operated in the 

digital display (tenths of an hour - right 

most digit).
NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch 

is turned to the “ON” position. Keep a record of the actual hours 

of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed 

according to the instructions in this manual and the engine 

manual.
When key is turned to the “ON” position, the battery indicator 

light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly 

displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of 

maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD 

will alternately flash, “CHG” ; “OIL” and the recorded hours for 

five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded operation. The 

maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 

150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as described for five minutes 

every time the tractor’s engine is started during this maintenance 

interval. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine 

manual.

HOURS 1/10

PTO

 

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BLADE

PARK

BRAKE

OIL

BATT.

The ignition switch is located on the RH console 

to the right of the operator’s seat. The ignition 

switch has three positions as follows:
OFF  - The engine and electrical system is 

turned off.
ON  -  The tractor electrical system is energized.
START - The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the 

key immediately when the engine starts
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, 

remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not 

in use.

The PTO switch is located on the RH console to 

the right of the operator’s seat. 
The PTO switch operates the electric PTO 

clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine 

crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to 

engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob 

downward to disengage the clutch.
The PTO switch must be in the “disengaged” 

position when starting the engine.

The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH 

transmission) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside 

each rear wheel.
When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the  

hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed 

short distances by hand. Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments for 

instructions on using the bypass feature.

Never tow your tractor. Towing the 

tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may 

cause severe damage to the transmissions.

The cup holder is located toward the rear of the RH console to 

the right of the operator’s seat. 

The storage tray is located at the rear of the RH console.

The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/left of the 

seat. The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position 

of the operator’s seat. Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments for 

instructions on adjusting the seat position.

The fuel tank cap is located near the middle of the LH console. 

Turn the fill cap approximately 1⁄4 turn and pull upward to 

remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss.