Troy-Bilt N779Pony - Manual

9 Shipping Brace Removal WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the ignition key, and setthe parking brake before removing theshipping brace . • Locate the shipping brace and accompanying warning tag found on the right side of the mower, between the discharge chute and the cutti...

10 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 5 NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. A Speed Control Lever / Parking Brake E Ignition Switch Module B Clutch-brake Pedal F Deck Lift Lever C Shift Lever G PTO (Blade Engage) Lev...

11 Throttle Control The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. IMPORTAN...

12 Deck Lift Lever Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Found on the tractor’s right fender, the PTO (blade en...

13 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer. • The safety in...

14 Setting the Cutting Height Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the five different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender. Then adjust the deck wheels, if so equipped, so that they are between ¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground wh...

15 • Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch-brake pedal and positioning the speed control lever in desired position. IMPORTANT: First-time operators should use speed positions 1 or 2. Become completely familiar with the tractor’s operation and controls before operating the tractor in hig...

16 Mowing WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,helpers, children and pets at least 75 feetfrom the machine while it is in operation. Stopmachine if anyone enters the area. The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tract...

17 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running,except where specified in the operator’smanual. Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 21 for informa...

18 Parking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Alwaysdisengage PTO, move shift lever into neutralposition, stop engine and remove key toprevent unintended starting. If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completel...

19 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,move shift lever into neutral position, setparking brake, stop engine and remove key toprevent unintended starting. Engine Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual for eng...

20 Cleaning the Engine And Deck Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine. IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may c...

21 SECTION 8: SERVICE Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:• Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position. • Engage the parking brake. • Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. • Remove the belt fro...

22 Battery The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked. • Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up. • After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals. • Always keep t...

23 Figure 17 • To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle. See Figure 18. Figure 18 IMPORTANT: If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to within 5...

24 Changing the Deck Belt WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the sparkplug wire(s) and ground against the engine toprevent unintended starting before removingthe belt(s). WARNING: Avoid the possibility of a pinching injury. Do not place your fingers onthe idler ...

26 SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO engaged.Parking brake not engaged.Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.Throttle control lever not in correct starting position.Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.Blocked fuel line.Faulty s...

28 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Can...