Troy-Bilt 675B--Pony - Manual (Page 8)

8 Section 2: Assembly
4. Check for correct spring/cable tension
as instructed in Section 5, Checking and
Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension.
5. When tension is correct, tighten the
two jam nuts (B) securely.
STEP 5: CHECK TRANSMISSION
GEAR OIL LEVEL
The transmission was filled with gear oil at
the factory. However, be sure to check the
oil level at this time to make certain it is
correct.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if
the gear oil level is low. Doing so will
result in severe damage to the transmis-
sion components.
1. With the tiller on level ground, pull the
Depth Regulator Lever (R, Figure 2-13)
back and then slide it to the second notch
from the top. NOTE: If the lever does not
move, lift the tine hood flap and look for a
plastic tie securing the lever in place. Cut
and remove the tie.
2. Remove the oil level check plug (M,
Figure 2-10) on the left-side of the trans-
mission. (Due to dried paint on the plug
threads, it may require some force to
remove the plug the first time.) The gear
oil level is correct if oil starts to flow out of
the hole as the plug is removed. If so,
securely reinstall the plug.
3. If oil does not flow from the check
hole, add oil as follows:
NOTE: Do not use automatic transmission
fluid or motor oil in the transmission.
(a) Clean area around the fill hole (N,
Figure 2-11) and unscrew gear oil fill plug.
(b) If adding only a few ounces of gear oil,
use API rated GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil having
a viscosity of SAE 140, SAE 85W-140 or
SAE 80W-90. If refilling an empty trans-
mission, use only GL-4 gear oil having a
viscosity of SAE 85W-140 or SAE 140.
(c) Using a clean funnel, slowly add gear
oil until it flows from the gear oil level
check hole (N, Figure 2-11).
(d) Reinstall and tighten securely the gear
oil fill plug (M, Figure 2-10).
STEP 6: ATTACH WHEEL GEAR LEVER
1. Insert the Wheel Gear Lever (P, Figure
2-12) up through the slot in the control
panel that is labeled “WHEEL GEAR.”
2. Insert two #10-32 x 1/2" round head
screws down through the “+” marks on
the control panel decal and securely attach
the wheel gear mounting bracket using
two #10 lockwashers and #10-32 nuts.
3. Use a small board to tap the Wheel
Gear Lever knob securely onto the lever.
4. Secure the wheel gear cable and the
reverse clutch control cable to the left-side
handlebar with two plastic ties (S, Figure
2-13) located about two feet apart. Snip
off any excess tie length with
scissors.
STEP 7: CHECK AIR
PRESSURE IN TIRES
Use a tire pressure gauge to check the air
pressure in both tires. Deflate or inflate
both tires equally to between 15 PSI and
20 PSI). Be sure that both tires are
inflated equally or the unit will pull to one
side.
STEP 8: CHECK HARDWARE
FOR TIGHTNESS
Inspect the hardware on the unit and
tighten any loose screws, bolts and nuts.
Figure 2-10: Gear oil level check plug.
Figure 2-11: Adding gear oil.
Figure 2-13: Attach wheel gear cable and
reverse clutch cable with cable ties (S).
Figure 2-12: Attach Wheel Gear Lever.
S
R
P
N
M
Incorrect cable adjustment could cause
the wheels and tines to rotate unexpect-
edly. Follow adjustment procedures
carefully. Failure to do so could result
in personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION