Troy-Bilt Series RZT Manuel D’Utilisation

1. 

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the 

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the 

machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand 

the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where 

you last saw them.

a.  Keep children out of the mowing area and in 

watchful care of a responsible adult other than the 

operator. 

b.  Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the 

area. 

c.  To avoid back-over accidents, always look behind 

and down for small children. 

d.  Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. 

They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere 

with safe machine operation.

e.  Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, 

doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may 

block your vision of a child who may run into the 

path of the machine.

f. 

Keep children away from hot or running engines. 

They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. 

g.  Remove key when machine is unattended to  

prevent unauthorized operation.

2. 

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this 

machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand 

the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual 

and on the machine and should be trained and supervised 

by an adult.

1. 

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme 

care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely 

flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious 

personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on 

yourself or your clothes which can ignite.  Wash your skin 

and change clothes immediately.

a.  Use only an approved gasoline container.
b.  Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck 

or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place 

containers on the ground away from your vehicle 

before filling.

c.  When practical, remove gas-powered equipment 

from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. 

If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on 

a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a 

gasoline dispenser nozzle.

d.  Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel 

tank or container opening at all times until fueling is 

complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

e.  Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other 

sources of ignition.

f. 

Never fuel machine indoors.

g.  Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine 

is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two 

minutes before refueling.

h.  Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½” 

below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel 

expansion.

i. 

Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

j. 

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and 

equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 

minutes before starting the engine. 

k.  To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, 

leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel 

spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.

l. 

Never store the machine or fuel container inside 

where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light 

as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes 

dryer or other gas appliances. 

m.  Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes before 

storing.

1. 

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. 

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, 

and deadly gas.

2. 

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the 

blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the 

spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent 

unintended starting. 

3. 

Periodically check to make sure the blades come to 

complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after 

operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades 

do not stop within the this time frame, your machine 

should be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer.

4. 

Regularly check the safety interlock system for proper 

function, as described later in this manual. If the safety 

interlock system does not function properly, have your 

machine serviced professionally by an authorized dealer.

5. 

Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent 

intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) 

for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked).   Replace 

the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s 

(O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts 

which do not meet the original equipment specifications 

may lead to improper performance and compromise 

safety!” 

6. 

Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, 

and use extra caution when servicing them.

7. 

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 

equipment is in safe working condition. 

8. 

Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other 

safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

9. 

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect 

the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. 

Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair 

the damage before starting and operating.

10.  Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the 

machine while the engine is running.