Troy-Bilt Pony Manuel D’Utilisation

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the 
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever 
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized 
Troybilt service dealer.

The safety interlock system prevents the engine from 
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, 
and the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is in the disengaged (OFF) 
position.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves 
the seat before engaging the parking brake.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves 
the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade Engage)  lever in the 
engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking 
brake is engaged.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator 
engages the PTO with the parking brake ON.
The engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade 
Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with 
the shift lever in Reverse.

Do not operate the tractor if the 

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was 
designed for your safety and protection.

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Fully depress the clutch-brake pedal and hold it down with 
your foot.
Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the 
parking brake position. 
Release the clutch-brake pedal to allow the parking brake 
to engage.

Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed 
control lever out of the parking brake position and into a 
desired speed.

Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing 
the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height 
notches on the right side of the fender.

Keep hands and feet away from the 

discharge opening of the cutting deck. 

Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance & Adjustments 
section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding 
various deck adjustments.

Do not operate the tractor if the 

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was 
designed for your safety and protection.

NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for 
gasoline and oil fill-up instructions.

Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
Place the PTO (Blade Engage) 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.

Do NOT hold the key in the START 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 choke control on while operating the 
tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the 
engine to run poorly. 

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