Troy-Bilt Series RZT Manuel D’Utilisation

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.
NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that 

position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the 

operator’s seat. 

The RH and LH control levers are located on each side of the 

operator’s seat. These hinged levers pivot outward to open 

space to permit the operator to either  sit in the tractor seat, or to 

dismount the tractor. The levers must be fully opened out and in 

the neutral position to start the tractor engine. When the levers 

are fully outward, the parking brake is also engaged.
Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. 

Consequently, these levers control all of the movements of the 

tractor. Driving and steering utilizing these control levers is quite 

different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice 

to master. Refer to Operation for instructions on using the 

control levers.

The deck height index consists of eight 

index notches located on the front/right 

of the console. Each notch corresponds to 

a 1⁄2” change in the deck height position 

ranging from 1-1⁄2” at the lowest  notch to 

4” at the highest notch.

The deck lift handle is located on the front/

right of the console, and is used to raise and 

lower the mower deck.
Pull the handle to the left out of the index 

notch and push downward to lower the 

deck, or pull upward to raise the deck. When 

the desired height is attained, move the lift 

handle to the right until fully in the index notch.