Troy-Bilt Pony Operator's Manual page 17

Hex Plug
Figure 6-2
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot
be checked.
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and
free of corrosive build-up.
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat
of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive
terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first,
followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the
battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal
first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the
wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
could change the polarity and result in damage to your engine's
alternating system.
CleaningBattery
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 corrosion.
Battery Failures
Some common causes for battery failure are:
Incorrect initial activation
Overcharging
Freezing
Undercharging
Corroded connections
These failures are NOT covered by your tractor's warranty.
Adjustments
i_ 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 deck should be between 1/4-inch and %-inch lower than the
rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate
the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel
with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to
the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground.
The first measurement taken should be between W' and
3/8" less than the second measurement. Determine the
approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and
proceed, if necessary, to the next step.
3. Locate the jam nut and lock nut on the front side of the
stabilizer bracket. See Fig. 6-3. 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 6-3
Retighten the jam nut loosened earlier when proper
adjustment is achieved.
SECTION 6 -- MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
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