Troy-Bilt Pony Operator's Manual page 12

7. If the gear oil level is low, add gear oil
immediately. If the gear oil level is okay,
securely reinstall the transmission cover.
8. When adding gear oil, use synthetic 75W 140.
You may add gear oil with the transmission
cover off, or reinstall the and pour through
the oil fill hole, located on top of the
transmission cover, and secured with a plug.
9. While checking frequently to avoid
overfilling, slowly add gear oil into the oil fill
hole until it reaches the halfway point on the
drive shaft.
Changing the Transmission Gear Oil
The transmission gear oil does not need to be
changed unless it has been contaminated with dirt
or sand particles.
1. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank or run
the engine until the fuel tank is empty.
2. Drain the oil from the engine.
3. Remove the belt cover and clean and remove
the transmission cover as in steps 3-5 in
Checking the Transmission Gear Oil.
4. Remove the left-side wheel by removing the nut
and bolt from the wheel axle. See Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4
5. Tilt the left-side wheel shaft into a drain pan
and allow the gear oil to drain out through
the top of the transmission.
6. Reinstall the wheel and reinstall the
transmission cover.
7. Refill the transmission using synthetic 75W
140. Refill the engine with motor oil and
replenish the fuel tank with gasoline.
8. Reinstall the belt cover.
Off-Season Storage
When the tiller won't be used for an extended
period, prepare it for storage as follows:
1. Clean the tiller and engine.
2. Do routine tiller lubrication and check for
loose parts and hardware.
3. Protect the engine and perform
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recommended engine maintenance by
following the storage instructions found in
the Engine Operator's Manual. Be sure to
protect the fuel lines, carburetor and fuel tank
from gum deposits by removing fuel or by
treating fuel with a fuel stabilizer (follow the
engine manufacturer's recommendations).
4. Store the tiller in a clean, dry area.
5. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel
tank in an enclosed area where gas fumes
could reach an open flame or spark, or where
ignition sources are present (space heaters,
hot water heaters, furnaces, etc.).
Tines
Replacing Individual Tines
1. Remove the two nuts that attach a single tine
to the screws on the tine assembly. If needed,
use penetrating oil to help free the nuts. See
Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5
2. When installing a single tine, be sure to
position it so that its cutting edge will enter
the soil first as the tiller moves forward.
Removing a Tine Assembly
1. If removing both tine assemblies, mark them
"left" and "right" before removal. Doing
so will help ensure that the assemblies are
reinstalled on the correct sides of the tiller.
2. While not necessary, removing all tines from
around the outside of the tine assembly will
make accessing the tine assembly hardware
easier. See A in Figure 5-6.
3. Remove the screw and lock nut that secure
the tine assembly to the tine shaft. See B in
Figure 5-6. These pieces of hardware run
through the center of the tine assembly and
the shaft. Pull the tine assembly off the shaft.
If necessary, use a rubber mallet to tap the
tine assembly outward.
B
Figure 5-6
4. Before reinstalling the tine assembly, inspect
the tine shaft for rust, rough spots or burrs
and file or sand as needed. Then apply a thin
coat of grease to the shaft.
5. Install each tine assembly so that the cutting
edge of the tines will enter the soil first when
the tiller moves forward. Secure the tine
assembly to the tine shaft using the screw
and lock nut previously removed. Tighten
securely.
A