Troy-Bilt 7 Speed Pony Manual

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
OperatOr’s Manual
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation •  Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting •  Warranty
 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.
Lawn Tractor — Pony
Form No. 769-03502 
(November 13, 2007) 

Customer Support
Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Customer Support Department.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of 
this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
Visit us on the web at www.troybilt.com
Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220
Write us at Troy-Bilt LLC • P.O. Box 361131 •...

Important Safe Operation Practices2
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General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for 
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement 
parts. 
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them 
quickly.
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this 
machine. Children 14 and over should read...

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A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 
contact or thrown object injuries. 
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or 
roads and while not cutting grass. 
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing 
roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any 
public roadway. 
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of 
alcohol or drugs. 
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Never carry passengers....

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Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the 
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the 
machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand 
the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where 
you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area and in 
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the 
operator. 
Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the 
area. 
Before and while...

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Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent 
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) 
for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked).   Replace 
the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s 
(O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts 
which do not meet the original equipment specifications 
may lead to improper performance and compromise 
safety!” 
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade...


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Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree...
or a corner of a building...
or a fence post
Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope)
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...

Assembly & Set-Up3

Assembly & Set-Up3

Tractor Set-Up
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE: This unit may have been shipped with the battery cables 
already connected.  If not, follow the instructions below for 
attaching the battery cables.
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The 
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the 
positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at 
the factory. Make certain that the...

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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.
With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, 
place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the 
steering...

Figure 4-1
Speed Control & 
Parking Brake Lever
Clutch/Brake Pedal
Shift Lever
Throttle/Choke Lever
Deck Lift LeverPTO (Blade Engage) Lever
Ignition Switch
NOTE: Steering wheel not shown for clarity
Controls & Features4
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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 with all...