Troy-Bilt N779-Pony, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ate 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 contac...

Page 2: ...e from the options below Visit troybilt com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available To reach the Customer Support Line please call 1 866 840 6483 or 1 330 558 7220 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance po...

Page 3: ...ersonal injury 7 Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator 8 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects ...

Page 4: ...op or shift while on the slope Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action 4 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability 5 Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of ...

Page 5: ...g is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition f Never fuel machine indoors g Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling h Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion...

Page 6: ...mmediately with original equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 12 Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 13 Maintain or replace safety and instruction l...

Page 7: ...7 SECTION 2 SLOPE GAUGE 3IGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE OR A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L I N E R E P R E S E N T S A S L O P E ...

Page 8: ...vot bracket with a plastic tie or mounted backward to the pivot bracket In either case free the seat form its shipping position and remove the two knobs from the bottom of seat before proceeding with applicable instructions below 1 Position the shoulder screws found on the base of the seat inside the slot openings in the seat pivot bracket Figure 2 2 Slide the seat slightly rearward in the seat pi...

Page 9: ...The tires on your unit may be over inflated for shipping purposes Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p s i for the rear tires 14 p s i for the front tires Check sidewall of tire for maximum p s i Attaching the Battery Cables NOTE The positive battery terminal is marked Pos The negative battery terminal is marked Neg The pos...

Page 10: ...GHT 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 Lever D Throttle Control Lever 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PARK BRAKE P FAST SLOW CHOKE D A F C B E G ...

Page 11: ...The clutch brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor along the running board Depress the clutch brake pedal part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds Refer to Speed Control Lever Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop NOTE The pedal must be depressed to start the engine Refer to Safety Interlock Switche...

Page 12: ...e engine Ignition Switch Module WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO move shift lever into neutral position set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting To start the engine insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired To ...

Page 13: ...h module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades PTO engaged IMPORTANT Mowing in reverse is not recommended To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE IMPORTANT The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat 1 Start the engine as previously instructed in this Operator s Manual 2 Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING Green position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE Yellow position of the key swi...

Page 14: ...gine 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 ...

Page 15: ...s Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury Mow up and down slopes NEVER across Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes...

Page 16: ...er the first two laps reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting This will give a better appearance to the lawn Do not cut the grass too short Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather Mowing should always be done with the engine at full throttle Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second t...

Page 17: ... nut and lock nut found on the front side of the stabilizer bracket See Figure 10 After loosening the jam nut Tighten the lock nut to raise the front of the deck Loosen the lock nut to lower the front of the deck Figure 9 Retighten the jam nut loosened earlier after proper adjustment is achieved Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly a side to side adjustment can be perform...

Page 18: ...in the rear of the tractor Adjust if necessary as follows Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor locate the compression spring and brake disc See Figure 11 Figure 11 Loosen but do NOT remove the hex nut found on the right side of the brake assembly See Figure 11 Re tighten the hex nut allowing a gap of 011 between the brake disc and the brake puck Use a feeler gauge to achi...

Page 19: ...e opposite order after oil has finished draining Refill the engine with new motor oil IMPORTANT Refer to the Briggs Stratton Operator Owner Manual packed with your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil Air Cleaner Service the pre cleaner if so equipped and cartridge air cleaner element as instructed in the Briggs Stratton Operator Owner Manual packed with your ...

Page 20: ...trical components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine Deck Wash System A hex plug can be found on your tractor s deck surface See Figure 14 Figure 14 This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used as part of a separately available deck wash system Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings from the deck s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals NOTE Refer to pag...

Page 21: ...e Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way Figure 16 Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of the cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which secures it Proceed to remove the spring from the deck idler bracket See Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to relea...

Page 22: ...unit with the dead battery WARNING Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking and the gas in either battery could explode Cleaning Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution If necessary scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corros...

Page 23: ...tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly When replacing the blade be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked Bottom facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position IMPORTANT Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 foot pounds and 90 foot pounds Changing the Tr...

Page 24: ...hine use factory approved belts To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor proceed as follows Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender Remove the belt guards by removing the self tapping screws that fasten them to the deck Remove the belt keeper rod from around the engine pulley Insert a 3 8 drive ratchet wrench set to loosen into the square ho...

Page 25: ...liance 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 Model Series 700 Lawn Tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground engaging attachments...

Page 26: ... or replace cap if damaged Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace air cleaner cartridge element or clean pre cleaner if so equipped Engine overheats Engine oil level low Air flow restricted Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine s cooling fins and blower housing Engine hesitates at high R...

Page 27: ...27 NOTES ...

Page 28: ... clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized channels ...