Troy-Bilt Pony Manuel D’Utilisation

Never exceed the maximum inflation 

pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

The recommended operating tire pressure is:

Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires 
Approximately 14 psi for the front tires

Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire 

manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not 
overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to 
mow unevenly.

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Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories 
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known 
to the State of California to cause cancer and 
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

If removing the battery, disconnect the 

NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, 
followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-
installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE 
(Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the 
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.

Never jump start a damaged or frozen 

battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and 
ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.

Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your 
tractor’s discharged battery.
Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post 
of the jumper battery.
Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of 
the jumper battery.
Make the final connection on the engine block of the 
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part 
to assure a good connection.

If the jumper battery is installed on a 

vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle’s 
engine when jump starting your tractor.

Start the tractor as instructed in the Operation section of 
this manual.
Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the jumper 
cables, in reverse order of connection.

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Batteries give off an explosive gas 

while charging. Charge the battery in a well 
ventilated area and keep away from an open flame 
or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, 
furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

When charging your tractor’s battery, 

use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid 
batteries. Read your battery charger’s Owner’s 
Manual prior to charging your tractor’s battery. 
Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.

If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period 
of time, charge the battery as follows:

Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.

If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the 
charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not 
automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours.

One 20 AMP fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to 
protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by 
excessive amperage. 
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine 
will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not 
blown. It can be found at the rear of the unit, underneath the 
fender located by the battery.

Always use a fuse with the same 

amperage capacity for replacement.

Shut the engine off and remove 

ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for 
sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by 
using heavy gloves when grasping the blade.

Periodically inspect the blade spindles 

for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a 
foreign object. Replace immediately if damaged.

The blades may be removed as follows.

Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting 
Deck Removal earlier in this section) then gently flip the deck 
over to expose its underside.
Place a block of wood between the center deck housing 
baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Fig. 7-4.
Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the 
spindle assembly. See Fig. 7-4.

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