Stopping The Engine; Setting The Cutting Height; Starting The Engine - Troy-Bilt N779—Pony Operator's Manual

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC-
ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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 when the
tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
WARNING:
from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
NOTE:
On models so equipped, the deck wheels are
an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed
to support the weight of the cutting deck.
Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 17 of this manual for
more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.

Starting the Engine

WARNING:
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
NOTE:
Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
• Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob (or lever) in
the disengaged (OFF) position.
• Engage the tractor's parking brake.
• Activate the choke control.
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the ON position.
WARNING
POSITION, DISENGAGE
Keep hands and feet away
Do not operate the tractor if the
Do NOT hold the key in the START
IMPORTANT:
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine's electric starter.
• After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control
and place the throttle control in the FAST position.
NOTE:
Do NOT leave the throttle control in the
CHOKE position while operating the tractor. Doing so
will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine
to run poorly.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING:
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 restarting
and operating
• If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade
Engage) knob (or lever) in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF
position.
• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Driving The Tractor
WARNING:
cessive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING:
tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade
Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position, depressing the brake pedal and
engaging the parking brake. If leaving the
tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key
off and remove the key.
WARNING:
before and while backing up to avoid a back-
over accident.
• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking
brake and let the pedal up.
• Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit)
position.
• Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
Do NOT use the shift lever to change the
IMPORTANT:
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always
use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete
stop before shifting.
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If you strike a foreign object,
Avoid sudden starts, ex-
Do not leave the seat of the
Always look down and behind