Troy-Bilt ZT42 Manuel D’Utilisation

One Lawn Tractor

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One Oil Drain Tube

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One Deck Wash Hose Coupler 

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One RZT  Operator’s Manual

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One Engine Operator’s Manual

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Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and 

cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet. 
Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position. 

Engage the transmission bypass rods on each side of the 

tractor; then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet. 

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

transmission) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside 

each rear wheel. Disengage the bypass rods.  See Fig. 3-1.

Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube 

from the manual bag and store for future use. 

Never operate the mower deck without 

the chute deflector installed and in the down 

position. 

The discharge chute deflector must be installed before operating 

the mower. 

Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the 

1. 

chute bracket.
Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Do not remove 

2. 

the push nuts or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will 

aid in installing the chute. See Fig. 3-2.