Troy-Bilt Pony ES Operator's Manual page 19

4. If oil does not flow from the check hole, add oil as follows:
NOTE: Do not use automatic transmission fluid or motor oil
in the transmission.
a. Clean the area around the fill hole and unscrew the
gear oil fill plug.
b. If adding only a few ounces of gear oil, use API
rated GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil having a viscosity of
SAE 140, SAE 85W-140 or SAE 80W-90. If refilling an
empty transmission, use only GL-4 gear oil having a
viscosity of SAE 85W-140 or SAE 140.
c. Using a clean funnel, slowly add gear oil until it flows
from the gear oil level check hole.
d. Reinstall and tighten the gear oil fill plug securely.
Lubrication
Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essential part of your
maintenance program. After every 10 operating hours, oil or
grease the lubrication points shown in Figure 6-2 as described
below. Use a good quality lubricating oil (#30 weight engine oil is
suitable) and a good quality general purpose grease. Grease that
has a metal lubricant is preferred, if available.
Handlebar Height
Adjusting Screws
Handlebar
Attaching
Screws
Figure 6-2
• Remove the wheels, clean the wheel shaft and apply a thin
coating of grease to the shaft.
• Grease the back, front and sides of the depth regulator
lever.
• Remove the tines, clean the tine shafts and inspect for rust,
rough spots or burrs. File or sand smooth and coat the ends
of the shaft with grease.
• Oil the threads on the handlebar height adjustment screw.
• Oil the threads on the handlebar attaching screws.
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.
Depth
Regulator
Lever
Tines
Wheel Shaft
Adjustments
Wheel Gear Cable
When the Wheel Gear Lever is in DISENGAGE, the wheels will roll
freely (freewheel). The wheels should not roll freely when the
lever is in ENGAGE. If the wheels roll freely when the Wheel Gear
Lever is in ENGAGE, the wheel gear cable needs to be adjusted as
described below.
1. With the engine shut off and the spark plug wire
disconnected, put the Wheel Gear Lever in ENGAGE.
2. Loosen the top adjustment nut on the wheel gear
cable bracket that is located on the left side rear of the
transmission. See Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3
3. Push the wheel gear cable down and roll the tiller slightly
forward or backward until the eccentric lever engages
(locks) the wheels. Hold the cable in that position and
tighten the top and bottom adjustment nuts.
4. Move the Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE and DISENGAGE
several times to check the adjustment. The wheels should
not roll when the lever is in ENGAGE, but they should roll
when the lever is in DISENGAGE. Readjust the cable as
required.
Forward Clutch Belt
Maintaining the correct belt tension is important to good tilling
performance and long belt life. A loose belt will slip on the
engine and transmission pulleys and cause the tines and wheels
to slow down — or stop — even though the engine is running at
full speed. A loose belt will also result in premature belt wear.
While checking the belt tension, also check for cracks, cuts or
frayed edges. A belt in poor condition should be replaced.
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Wheel Gear Cable
Adjustment Nut
Adjustment Nut
Eccentric Lever
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