Maintenance & Adjustments; Maintenance Schedule - Troy-Bilt Pony ES Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments

Maintenance Schedule

Clean Engine
Check Drive Belt Tension
Check Nuts and Bolts
Lubricate Tiller
Check Transmission Gear Oil
Check Tines for Wear
Check Air Pressure in Tires
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.
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.
Transmission Gear Oil
Check the transmission gear oil after every 30 hours of operation
or whenever you notice any oil leak. Operating the tiller when
the transmission is low on oil can result in severe damage.
To Check the Transmission Gear Oil Level:
1. Check the gear oil level when the transmission is cool. Gear
oil will expand in warm operating temperatures and this
expansion will provide an incorrect oil level reading.
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After 2-hour
break-in
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Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing
Before Each Use Every 5 Hours
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2. With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator
Lever back and then slide it to the second notch from the
top.
NOTE: If the lever does not move, lift the tine hood flap
and look for a plastic tie securing the lever in place. Cut and
remove the tie.
3. Remove the oil level check plug on the left-side of the
transmission. Due to dried paint on the plug threads, it
may require some force to remove the plug the first time.
See Figure 6-1. The gear oil level is correct if oil starts to
flow out of the hole as the plug is removed. If so, securely
reinstall the plug.
Transmission Oil
Level Check Plug
Every 10 Hours Every 30 Hours
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Figure 6-1
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