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Operator's Manual
Lawn Tractor Model
N779--Pony
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IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California
the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the
service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
TROY-BILT
LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-01543
(11/22/2004)
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- Page 1 A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-01543 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Content Page Page Customer Support Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor Important Safe Operation P ractices Service Slope Gauge Off Season Storage Tractor S et-Up Attachments & Accessories Know YourLawn Tractor Troubleshooting Operating Y ourLawn Tractor Warranty Back Cover Making Adjustments FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor.
- Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Page 4 23. Muffler a ndengine become hotandcancause a Follow the manufacturer's recommendations burn. D onottouch. wheel weights or counterweights to improve 24. Check overhead c learances carefully b efore driving stability. under lowhanging treebranches, wires, d oor Use extra care with grass catchers or other openings e tc.,where theoperator maybestruck or attachments.
- Page 5 e. Useextreme carewhen approaching blind Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and corners, d oorways, shrubs, treesor other other sources of ignition. objects thatmayblock yourvision ofachild Neverfuel machine indoors. whomayrunintothemachine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the f. Toavoidback-over a ccidents, a lways engine is hot or running.
- Page 6 8. Never t amper w iththesafety interlock s ystem or Forsafety protection, frequently checkcomponents othersafety devices. Check theirproper o peration andreplace immediately withoriginal e quipment regularly. manufacturer's (O.E.M)parts only,listedinthis 9. Afterstriking a foreign object, s toptheengine, manual. "Use ofpartswhich donotmeet t he disconnect thesparkplugwire(s) a ndground original e quipment specifications mayleadto against theengine.
- Page 7 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... 15° &i...
- Page 8 SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before starting the engine and operating the tractor. Refer to the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual 3acked with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. LooseParts Attaching TheSeat Packaged with this Operator's Manual you'll find:...
- Page 9 Tire Pressure Shipping BraceRemoval engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's parking brake before removing pressure should be maintained at all times. shipping brace.
- Page 10 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR , ......iT ¸¸_ Figure 5 Speed Control Lever/Parking Brake Ignition Switch Module Clutch-brake Pedal Deck Lift Lever Shift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Throttle Control Lever NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position.
- Page 11 ThrottleControl Parking Brake The throttle control lever is To set the parking brake, fully depress the clutch-brake located on the right side of pedal. Move the speed control lever all the way down the tractor's dash panel. This and into the parking brake position. Release the clutch- lever controls the speed of brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
- Page 12 DeckLiftLever IgnitionSwitch Module Found on your tractor's right fender, WARNING: Never leave a running machine the deck lift lever is used to change unattended. Always disengage PTO, move the height of the cutting deck. To use, shift lever into neutral position, set parking move the lever to the left, then place brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent...
- Page 13 ON while should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. activated. See Figure 8. Contact an authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can • The safety interlock system prevents the engine...
- Page 14 IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so WARNING may cause damage to your engine's electric starter. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH • After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place the throttle control in the FAST position.
- Page 15 • Release the parking brake by depressing the DrivingOnSlopes clutch-brake pedal and positioning the speed Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine control lever in desired position. slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. IMPORTANT: First-time operators should use speed WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a positions 1 or 2.
- Page 16 Mowing • Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. WARNING: • Mowing should always be done with the engine at To help avoid blade contact or full throttle. a thrown object injury, keep...
- Page 17 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Retighten the jam nut loosened earlier after proper adjustment is achieved. adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any except where specified in the operator's Side to Side manual. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed.
- Page 18 Parking BrakeAdjustment SeatAdjustment To adjust the position of the seat, loosen the two knobs WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the on the bottom of the seat. See Figure 12. Slide the seat brakes while the engine is running. Always forward or backward as desired. Retighten the two disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral knobs.
- Page 19 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNTRACTOR • Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz. maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, WARNING: Before performing • Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed move shift lever into neutral position, in the separate Briggs &...
- Page 20 Cleaning theEngineAndDeck 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.
- Page 21 SECTION 8: SERVICE Cutting DeckRemoval 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.
- Page 22 Battery Cleaning Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid washing with a baking soda and water solution. If levels cannot be checked. necessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire •...
- Page 23 IMPORTANT: If the cutting edge of the blade has already HexFlange Nut been sharpened to within 5/8" of the wind wing radius, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades with new ones. See Figure 18. It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance.
- Page 24 Changing theDeckBelt Remove the belt keeper rod from around the engine pulley. Insert a 3/8"-drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, into the square hole found in the idler bracket on remove ignition key, disconnect the spark the left side of the deck's surface.
- Page 25 SECTION 10: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for 700-Series Lawn Tractors. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, an authorized Troy-Bilt Service Dealer or phone 1-866-840-6483 for information regarding price and availability. NOTE:...
- Page 26 SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start PTO engaged. Place PTO lever in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle control in CHOKE position.
- Page 27 NOTES...
- Page 28 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: ® deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exposure. United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer.