Troy-Bilt Pony Operation Manual - Page 20
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Cleaning Battery Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If necessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Battery Failures Some common causes for battery failure are: • Incorrect initial activation • Overcharging • Freezing • Undercharging • Corroded connections These failures are NOT covered by your tractor's warranty. Adjustments WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator's manual. Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires in the Service section of this manual for information regarding tire pressure. Front To Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the deck should be between ¼-inch and 3⁄8-inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lever for lifting the platform on the second to the top notch (second highest position) and rotate the blade as close to the discharge channel that is parallel to the tractor. 2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first measurement taken should be between ¼" and 3⁄8" less than the second measurement. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step. 3. Locate the flange lock nut on the front side of the stabilizer bracket. See Fig. 6-3. To adjust the deck front to rear: Tighten the lock nut to raise the front of the deck; Loosen the lock nut to lower the front of the deck. Figure 6-3 Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the second from the top notch (second highest position) and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. 2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step. 3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-4. 20 Section 6- Maintenance & Adjustments Figure 6-4