Maintenance & Adjustments - Troy-Bilt Pony Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance Schedule
Check Motor Oil Level
Clean Engine
Check Drive Belt Tension
Check Nuts and Bolts
Change Motor Oil
Lubricate Tiller
Service Air Filter
Check Transmission Gear Oil
Check Tines for Wear
Check Air Pressure in Tires
Service Spark Plug
WARNING!
the machine, shut off the engine, wait for all the
moving parts to come to a complete stop,
disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire
away from the spark plug. Remove the ignition key
on electric start models. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packaged with your tiller
for all engine maintenance.
Check the Tire Pressure
Check the air pressure in both tires. Deflate or inflate both tires
evenly to 15-to-20 PSI (pounds per square inch).
Be sure that both tires have the same air pressure or the tiller will
tend to pull to one side.
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Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing
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Hardware
At least every 10 operating hours, check the tiller for loose or
missing hardware (screws, bolts, nuts, hairpin cotters, etc.).
Loose or missing hardware can lead to equipment failure, poor
performance or oil leaks.
Be sure to check the three end cap mounting screws located at
the rear of the transmission. Lift the tine flap to service those
screws.
Air Filter
The engine's air cleaner filters dirt and dust out of the air before it
enters the carburetor. Operating the engine with a dirty, clogged
air filter can cause poor performance and damage to the engine.
Never operate the engine without the air cleaner installed.
Inspect and service the air cleaner more often if operating in very
dusty or dirty conditions. Service the air cleaner as instructed in
the separate Engine Operator's Manual.
Every 30 See Engine
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