Troy-Bilt Pony CRT Operation Manual - Page 7

Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Tiller • One Hardware Pack • One Handlebar Support • One Operator's Manual • One Handlebar Assembly • One Engine Operator's Manual WARNING! To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions. Recommended Tools for Assembly • 3⁄8" open-end wrench • 7⁄16" open-end wrench (electric start tiller only) • 9⁄16" open-end wrench • 7⁄8" open-end wrench • Scissors (to trim plastic ties) • Ruler • Small board (to tap plastic knob on lever) • Tire pressure gauge • Clean oil funnel • Clean, high-quality motor oil. Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual for motor oil specifications and quantity. 3. The hardware bag is inside the literature envelope. Check the contents with the list above. 4. The tiller is heavy. You should not attempt to remove it from the shipping platform until instructed to do so in these steps. Handle 1. On electric start machines, remove one screw and lock washer from the curved height adjustment bracket. Loosen the second screw and swing the bracket to one side. See Fig. 3-1. Contents of Hardware pack • 3⁄8-16 x 1" Hex Hd. Screw (2) • Keyed Washer (1) • Wheel Gear Lever Knob (1) • Height Adjustment Flange Screw (1) • 3⁄8" Flat Washer (2) • #10 Lockwasher (2) • 3⁄8"-16 Nylock Lock Nut (2) • #10-32 x 1⁄2" Round Hd. Screw (2) • #10-32 Nut (2) • Cotter Pin (1) • Plastic Tie Strap (4) Height Adjustment Bracket Figure 3-1 2. Cut the large, plastic cable ties that secure the handlebar ends to the handlebar mounting tabs on the transmission top cover. Assembly Unpacking Instructions 1. Remove any cardboard inserts and packaging material from the carton. Remove any staples from the bottom of the carton and remove the carton. 2. Cut the large, plastic tie strap that secures the transmission tube to the shipping pallet. Leave the handlebars on top of the tiller to avoid damaging any cables. 7