Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Pony, Pony ES & Pro-Line FRT Tiller WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.
2 Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING.
17. 18. 19. 20. 21. If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting and operating. Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices in place and operating properly. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • Tiller (1) • Handlebar Support (1) • Handlebar Assembly (1) • Hardware Pack (1) • Operator’s Manual (1) • Engine Operator’s Manual (1) 3. Gently lift the handlebar (do not overstretch the attached cables) and place the handlebar cross-brace in front of the curved height adjustment bracket. See Figure 3-2.
Reverse Clutch Control Forward Clutch Cable 1. 1. 2. Carefully unwrap the reverse clutch control cable (red) from its shipping position and route it up the right side handle. Position the cable so that it rests above the small groove on the handle assembly in front of the reverse drive handle. See Figure 3-5. Insert the cable z-fitting into the slot in the control panel from the inside of the handle outward. See inset in Figure 3-5. 2.
4 Controls & Operation FORWARD Control Lever (Bail) REVERSE Control Knob 3. Move the depth regulator lever all the way down to the “travel” position, so that the tines clear the ground. To change the depth setting, pull back on the depth regulator lever (A) and lift up or down (B), then release the lever to secure in the desired position. See Figure 4-2. B A Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob Depth Regulator Lever Neutral ENGAGE/ DISENGAGE Lever Figure 4-2 Controls Figure 4-1 1.
WARNING! Do not push down on the handlebars to try to make the tiller till more deeply. This prevents the wheels from holding the tiller back and can allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward, which could result in loss of control, property damage or personal injury. NOTE: Electric start models may also be equipped with a STOP switch. Consult the seperate engine operator’s for detailed starting and stopping instructions. Engaging the Drive & Tines 1.
• When cultivating, use very shallow depth settings to prevent injury to plants whose roots often grow close to the surface. If needed, lift up on the handlebars slightly to prevent the tines from digging too deeply. Cultivating on a regular basis not only eliminates weeds, it also loosens and aerates the soil for better moisture absorption and faster plant growth. • When finished tilling in one direction, make a second pass tilling the same area in the opposite direction. See Figure 4-8.
• Each succeeding lower terrace is started by walking below the terrace you’re preparing. For added stability of the tiller, always keep the uphill wheel in the soft, newly tilled soil. Do not till the last 12” or more of the downhill outside edge of each terrace. This untilled strip helps to prevent the terraces from breaking apart and washing downhill. It also provides a walking path between rows.
5 Service Maintenance Schedule Check After first 2 hours Check Motor Oil Level Clean Engine Before each use Every 5 Hours P P P Every 10 Hours P P P P P P Check Gear Oil Level in Transmission Check Tines for Wear Check Air Pressure in Tires WARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug.
7. If the gear oil level is low, add gear oil immediately. If the gear oil level is okay, securely reinstall the transmission cover and reinstall the belt cover. NOTE: When reinstalling the belt cover, be sure to engage the bail and hold it so that the drive belt is tight before attempting to reinstall the belt cover. This will enable the belt to fall under the belt keeping mechanism built into the belt cover. Failure to do so could damage the belt and/or belt cover. 8.
6 Troubleshooting Problem Wheels and Tines will not turn. Cause Remedy 1. Improper use of controls. 1. Review Controls & Operation Section. 2. Worn or broken clutch belt. 2. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 3. Internal transmission wear or damage. 3. Contact authorized service dealer. 4. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. 4. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Wheel mounting hardware missing. 1. Replace hardware. 2. Bolt and key loose in transmission pulley. 2.
7 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04091 Reverse Drive belt, 3L x 29.125 954-04090 Forward Drive Belt, 4L x 25.375 742-04223 742-04224 Bolo Tine (LH), 12” Bolo Tine (RH), 12” 934-04232 Wheel, 13 x 5 x 6 946-04414A Reverse Drive Cable 946-04413A Forward Drive Cable 710-05289 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 : 1.5 (Wheel Mount) 710-04064 Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 (Wheel Mount) 710-0347 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 : 1.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “Troy-Bilt”). b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate oneyear warranty. c.
