Engineoil Service; Air Cleanerservice; Spark Plug Service; Spark Arrester Screen Service - Troy-Bilt Pony 12211 Owner's Manual

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Remove the key from the keyswitch on units so equipped.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Figure 5.3: Remove drain plug to drain
transmissiongear oil (also remove oil fill
plug and oil level checkplug).
ENGINEOIL SERVICE
Checkthe engine oil level before starting
the engine eachday and check it after
each 5 hours of continuous operation.
Running the engine when it is low on oil
will quickly ruin the engine.
It is recommendedthat you changethe
motor oil after every 10 hours of opera-
tion and evensooner when operating in
extremely dirty or dusty conditions. Refer
to the separate Engine Owner's Manual
for detailed service instructions.
A. To Check the EngineOil Level:
1. Move the tiller to a level area and shut
off the engine.
2. Level the engine by moving the Depth
Regulator Lever up or clown as needed.
3. Cleanthe area around the oil dipstick
or oil fill tube to prevent dirt from falling
into the crankcase.
4. On engines with an oil fill tube, remove
the filler cap, add oil (if required) until it
reaches the top of the tube and reinstall
the filler cap.
5. On engines with a dipstick, remove it,
wipe it clean, and reinstall it finger-tight.
Removethe dipstick and checkthe
reading. Add oil (if required) to bring the
level to the FULL mark. Do not overfill.
B. To Change the EngineOil:
Changethe engine oil as instructed in the
separate Engine Owner's Manual.
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
The engine air cleaner filters dirt and dust
out of the air before it enters the carbure-
tor. Operatingthe engine with a dirty,
clogged air filter can cause poor perfor-
mance and damageto 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 cleaneras instructed in the
separate Engine Owner's Manual.
SPARK PLUG SERVICE
Inspect and clean or replace the spark
plug after every 100 operating hours or
annually. Cleanthe plug and set the gap
as described in the separate Engine
Owner's Manual.
In some areas, local law requires using
resistor spark plugs to suppress ignition
signals. If the engine was originally
equipped with a resistor spark plug, use
the same type for replacement.
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
SERVICE
If the engine muffler is equipped with a
spark arrester screen, remove and clean it
according to the time intervals and
instructions in the separate Engine
Owner's Manual.
ENGINECLEANING
The engine must be kept clean to assure
smooth operation and to prevent damage
from overheating. Refer to the separate
Engine Owner's Manual for specific repair
and cleaning instructions. All inspections
and services must be done with the
engine shut off and cool to the touch.
CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR
CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
Operators shall not tamper with the
engine governor settings on the
machine; the governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed to
protect the engine and all moving parts
from damage caused by overspeed.
Authorized service shall he sought if a
problemexists.
The carburetor was adjusted at the
factory for best operating speed. Refer to
the separate Engine Owner's Manualfor
any adjustment information or seeyour
authorized engine service dealer.
The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed and protects the engine
and all moving parts from damage caused
by overspeeding. Do not tamper with the
engine governor settings. Seekautho-
rized service if a problem exists.
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
If the engine does not respond to various
throttle lever settings, refer to the sepa-
rate EngineOwner's Manual for service
information or contact your local autho-
rized engine service dealer.