42" Riding Lawn Tractor
This Troy-Bilt lawn tractor is a dependable riding mower powered by a 439cc Troy-Bilt® engine that delivers plenty of power and reliable starting. The automatic transmission drives like a car with foot pedal control and provides smooth control of speed and direction. The large 42-inch twin blade cutting deck reduces mowing time and comes with an integrated deck wash port to make cleaning the underside of the deck easier. Experience a more comfortable ride the high back seat and rubber foot pads. You can depend on Troy-Bilt to keep yardwork from feeling like a chore, and we won't let you down.
- 439cc OHV engine is tested to ensure dependable starting in all weather conditions
- 42” twin blade, side discharge deck cuts quickly and cleanly with 5-position deck height adjustment
- Foot-pedal automatic CVT (continuously variable transmission)
- Attach a standard garden hose to the integrated deck wash port on the cutting deck to quickly rinse grass clippings from the underside of deck
- Ride with more comfort and less vibration with an adjustable high-back seat
- 4-Year Limited Warranty
42" Riding Lawn Tractor Features
Keep Your Yard and Deck Clean

Attach a standard garden hose to the deck wash port to quickly clean underside of deck and prevent buildup of clippings
AutoDrive™

AutoDrive™ transmission with foot pedal control drives like a car
Specs & Maintenance
Engine
- Engine Brand Troy-Bilt®
- Engine Displacement 439cc
- Fuel Tank Capacity 5.15 litres
- Cylinders/Material Single
- Engine Oil Capacity 1.3 qts
- Choke Auto-Choke
Drive System
- Transmission Foot CVT
Cutting Deck
- Deck Cutting Width 42-in
- Deck Wash Yes
- Deck Engagement (PTO) Manual
- Deck Construction Stamped
- Blade(s) 2
- Deck Lift Manual
- Cutting Height Range 1.5” – 3.75”
- Anti-Scalping 2 anti-scalping Wheels
- Deck Positions 5 Positions
Warranty
- Warranty 4-Year limited residential warranty
Chassis
- Front Axle Steel
- Turning Radius 16-in
- Rear Tow Hitch Included
Controls
- Cruise Control No
- Mow in Reverse Yes, operator controlled
Comfort
- Seat Type High Back
- Steering Comfort Soft Grip
Additional Specifications
- Mulch Kit Optional
- Headlight(s) Standard
- Cup Holder Included
- Bagger Optional
- Recommended Oil Type 10W30
- Model Number 13AB78BS563
Model | Manual | Form Number | |
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13AB78BS563 | MAN:OWNR:ENG:MTD:382,439CC:CAN | ||
MAN:OWNR:ENG:MTD:382,439CC:CAN | 769-18811A | Download | |
MANL:OPER:CONSOLIDATED:TRILING | 769-21130A | Download | |
MANL:OPER:CONSOLIDATED:TRILING | 769-21130B | Download | |
MANL:OPER:DIG:TRILING:LT5 | 769-25793 | Download | |
SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:CARB:EXH: | 769-17172 | Download | |
SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:CARB:EXH: | 769-23593 | Download | |
SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:CARB:EXH: | 769-25882 | Download | |
SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:18-19 | 769-17171 | Download | |
SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:18-19 | 769-23590 | Download | |
SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:20-21 | 769-25879 | Download | |
SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:TROYBILT | 769-23952 | Download | |
SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:TROYBILT | 769-23952A | Download |