Troy-Bilt Horse - Manual (Page 27)

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Battery
WARNING! When removing the battery, always
disconnect the negative (-) cable first followed by
the positive (+) cable. Reverse this procedure when
reinstalling the battery.
The battery is sealed and is maintenance free. Acid levels cannot
be checked.
•
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and
free of corrosive build-up.
• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat
of petroleum jelly or grease to the terminals and cover both
terminals with the rubber boots.
Tine Shaft
After every 10 operating hours, remove the left- and right-side
Bolo Tine holders and clear away dirt and debris that have
accumulated on the tine shaft or inside the tine holders. Please
follow this maintenance recommendation, as debris can cause
premature wear to the tine shaft and its oil seals. Refer to the
previous tine holder removal instructions. After cleaning away
any debris and removing old grease from the tine shaft, apply
fresh grease to the tine shaft.
Wheel Shaft Maintenance
After every 10 operating hours, remove the wheels and clear
away dirt and debris that has accumulated on the wheel shaft
Please follow this maintenance recommendation, as debris can
cause premature wear to the wheel shaft and its oil seals.
1.
Prop the transmission up with a sturdy block to raise the
wheels off the ground.
2. Remove the wheels by removing the hex bolt and lock nut
which secures each to the wheel shaft.
3. After cleaning away any debris and removing old grease,
apply fresh grease to the wheel shaft before re-installing
the wheels.
Hardware
Check for loose or missing hardware every ten (10) operating
hours. Failure to tighten or replace fasteners can cause poor
performance, equipment damage or oil leakage. Most hardware
on your tiller is visible. Pay particular attention to hardware listed
below.
Transmission Pulley Mounting Bolt
•
If the washer behind the bolt head is loose, the bolt
needs tightening. To do this, first insert a punch or thick
screwdriver into the hole next to the bolt and wedge the
tool against the side of the motor mount casting. This
immobilizes the pulley while you tighten the bolt. See Fig.
6-1.
Neutral Plunger Assembly Jam Nut
•
The jam nut is located on the left side of the neutral
plunger. If loose, immobilize bolt head with one wrench
and use another wrench to tighten the nut. See Fig. 6-2.
Mounting Bolt
Figure 6-1
Jam Nut
Figure 6-2