Troy-Bilt Series RZT Manuel D’Utilisation

Keep hands and feet away from the 

discharge opening of the cutting deck.

NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and 

are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
The deck wheels should be approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2” above the 

ground when the deck is set in the desired height setting. To 

adjust the deck wheels see the Assembly & Set-Up section for 

instructions.

When the drive control levers are both fully extended forward 

to the full-speed position and the tractor drifts left or right, the 

drive control lever stop adjustment can be adjusted to sync the 

wheel speeds. To perform the adjustment, proceed as follows:
1. 

Identify the side that the tractor is drifting to and adjust the 

opposite drive control lever. If the tractor drifts right, adjust 

the left control lever down (decrease speed) and vice versa.

2. 

Locate the drive control lever stop adjustment bolts on the 

front of the seat frame. See Figure 6-7.

3. 

To decrease the forward speed, turn the bolt clockwise. To 

increase the forward speed, turn the bolt counter-clockwise. 

Turn the bolt in the necessary direction 1⁄4-turn at a time. After 

turning the bolt, check the adjustment by driving the tractor.

4. 

Continue the adjustment until the wheel speeds are in sync 

and the tractor drives straight with the drive control levers 

fully extended forward in the full-speed position.

If your riding mower is not going to be operated for an extended 

period of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the riding 

mower should be prepared for storage. Store the riding mower 

in a dry and protected location. If stored outside, cover the riding 

mower (including the tires) to protect it from the elements. The 

procedures outlined below should be performed whenever the 

riding mower is placed in storage.
1. 

Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions 

provided in the Engine Manual.

Never store the riding mower with fuel 

in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated 

enclosures, where fuel fumes may reach an open 

flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water 

heater, clothes dryer, etc.

2. 

Service the engine as instructed in the separate engine 

manual.

3. 

Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated 

with a gasoline stabilizer such as STA-BIL® and engines stored 

over 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration 

and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor 

parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, 

you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system 

components, serviced or replaced.

Drain fuel only into an approved 

container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow 

engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, 

and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.

3. 

Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one 

ounce of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine one or 

two turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls. 

Replace the spark plugs.

4. 

Clean the engine and the entire riding mower thoroughly.
NOTE: Use of a pressure washer or garden hose is not 

recommended to clean your riding mower. They may 

cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, 

bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in 

shortened life and reduce serviceability.

5. 

Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use 

when needed.

6. 

Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches with the 

appropriate touch-up spray paint. Brush a rust preventive 

oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and 

blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.)

7. 

Clean and fully charge the battery, then disconnect the 

negative cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge. 

Recharge the battery periodically when in storage. 
NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods 

of sub-freezing temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location 

where temperatures are above freezing. 

8. 

Lubricate all lubrication points.

9. 

Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight 

off of the tires.