Troy-Bilt Pony Benutzerhandbuch

Before performing any maintenance or 

repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral 
position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove 
key to prevent unintended starting.

Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual for engine 
maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the 
Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit. Follow 
the instructions carefully.

For draining oil from the engine’s crankcase, a plastic oil drain 
sleeve is packed with this Operator’s Manual. To drain the oil, 
proceed as follows:

Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick from the oil 
fill tube.
Snap the small end of oil drain sleeve onto the oil sump. 
See Fig. 6-1.

Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable container 
with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.

Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has 
finished draining. 

Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in the 
Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit.

Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual 

packed with your unit for information regarding the quantity and 
proper viscosity of motor oil.

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Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as 
instructed in the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with 
your unit.

The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a 
season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start 
of each mowing season. Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner 
Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

Before lubricating, repairing, or 

inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever 
into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine 
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine 
Owner Manual packed with your unit.

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake 
and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.

The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a 
season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose 
grease before re-installing them.

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off 
promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling 
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine.

The use of a pressure washer to clean your 

tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to electrical 
components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.

A hex plug can be found on your tractor’s deck surface. See Fig. 6-2 
on the next page.
This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used as part of 
a separately-available deck wash system. 
The Deck Wash System™ is used to rinse grass clippings from the 
deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
NOTE: Refer to the Attachments & Accessories section of this 
manual for information regarding this and other separately-
available attachments & accessories for your tractor.