Stopping The Engine - Troy-Bilt Pony Operator's Manual

Stopping the Engine

1. To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward
Clutch Control levers or the Reverse Clutch Control knob
(whichever control is engaged).
2. To stop the engine on the recoil start model, move the
Engine Throttle Control Lever to the "STOP" position.
3. To stop the engine on an electric start model, move the
ignition key to "OFF".
NOTE: After stopping an electric start engine, remove the
ignition key from the switch to reduce the possibility of
unauthorized starting of the engine.
Engaging the Drive & Tines
1. For forward motion of the wheels and tines:
a. Pull one or both of the Forward Clutch Control
Levers up and hold them against the handlebars.
To stop the forward motion of the wheels and tines,
release the levers.
b. As the tiller moves forward, relax and let the wheels
pull the machine along while the tines dig. Walk
behind and a little to one side of the tiller. Use a light
but secure grip with one hand on the handlebars,
and keep your arm loose. See Fig. 5-1. Let the tiller
move ahead at its own pace and do not push down
on the handlebars to try and force the tiller to dig
deeper — this takes weight off the wheels, reduces
traction, and causes the tines to try and propel the
tiller.
Figure 5-1
WARNING!
Do not push down on the handlebars
to try to make the tiller till more deeply. This
prevents the wheels from holding the tiller back and
can allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller
forward, which could result in loss of control,
property damage or personal injury.
2. For reverse motion of the wheels and tines:
a. Look behind and exercise caution when operating in
reverse. Do not till while in reverse.
b. Stop all forward motion before reversing. Lift the
handlebars with one hand until the tines are off the
ground and then pull the Reverse Clutch Control
knob out to engage the reverse motion. See Fig. 5-2.
To stop the reverse motion, let go of the Reverse
Clutch Control knob.
Figure 5-2
Turning the Tiller
1. Practice turning the tiller in a level, open area. Be very
careful to keep your feet and legs away from the tines.
2. To make a turn, reduce the engine speed and then lift the
handlebars until the engine and tines are balanced over
the wheels. See Fig.5-3.
Figure 5-3
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