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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
Lawn Tractor — Pony
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-03502
(November 13, 2007)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a lawn tractor manufactured by This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Troy-Bilt LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing performance when properly operated and maintained. laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone a authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer or contact Please read this entire manual prior to operating the
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass. require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roa
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a. Use only an approved gasoline container. Children b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place presence of children. Children are often attracted to the containers on the ground away from your vehicle machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand before filling. the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. c. When pract
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5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent Notice Regarding Emissions intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this m
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Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope) Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 15° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate riding mowers up and down slopes, neve
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A As ss se em mb bl ly & S y & Se et t-U -Up p 3 3 Shipping Brace Removal Tractor Set-Up WARNING! Make sure the riding mower’s engine is Attaching the Battery Cables off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking NOTE: This unit may have been shipped with the battery cables brake before removing the shipping brace. Refer to already connected. If not, follow the instructions below for the Controls and Features section for instructions on attaching the battery cables. how to set the park
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Attaching The Steering Wheel If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware. 1. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft. 2. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering wheel and secure with the hex bolt. See Fig. 3-3. Figu
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Controls & Features 4 Speed Control & Parking Brake Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Throttle/Choke Lever Ignition Switch Shift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Lever Deck Lift Lever NOTE: Steering wheel not shown for clarity Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply w
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Throttle / Choke Control The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the On/Lights tractor’s dash panel, see Fig. 4-1. This lever controls the speed of the engine, as well as the choke when it is pushed all the way Start forward. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. Figure 4-3 NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches in the Operation section of this manual. Shift Lever
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Speed Control Lever Deck Lift Lever The speed control lever, located on the left side of Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever the tractor’s dash console, allows you to regulate is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To the ground speed of the lawn tractor. use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. To use, depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the lever out of the parking brake notch and PTO (Blade Engage) Le
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Op Ope er ra at ti io on n 5 5 Engaging the Parking Brake To engage the parking brake: 1. Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it down with your foot. 2. Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the parking brake position. 3. Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage. To release the parking brake: 1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the parking brake position and into a desired speed. Setting the Cutting
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2. Engage the parking brake, Stopping the Engine 3. Shut engine off and remove the key. WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ‘‘browned’’ by hot exhaust from your tractor’s running engine. ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit will restarting and operati
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Using the Deck Lift Lever Headlights To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then • The Headlights are ON whenever the tractor’s engine is place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to running. Setting The Cutting Height earlier in this section. • The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the STOP position. Mowing WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Air Cleaner Maintenance Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or instructed in the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral your unit. position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Spark Plug The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a Engine season. Spark plug replacement is recommended
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Adjustments WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires in the Service section of this manual for information regarding tire pressure. Front To Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the dec
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Side to Side Seat Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: adjustment instructions. 1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the Parking Brake Adjustment deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the b
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Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers P P Check Engine Oil Level P P Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts P Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner P Replace Air Filter Element P Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter P Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Front Axles and Rims P P Clean Engine Cooling Fins P P Lube Pedal Pivot Points P P Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap P P Re
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S Se er rv vi ic ce e 7 7 Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: 1. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. 2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. 3. Remove the belt-keeper rod, from around the tractor’s engine pulley, by removing the self-tapping screw (A) that secures it. See Fig. 7-1. Note: Make a mental note what hole the other end of the belt- kee
