Troy-Bilt Pony 175 Manual

 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.
Form No. 769-11949A  (December 9, 2016)
Safe Operation Practices
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Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 7
Controls & Operation  ............................................. 11Service...

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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!
DANGER! This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power...

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30. If situations occur which are not covered 
in this manual, use care and good 
judgment. Contact your customer service 
representative for assistance.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control 
and tip-over accidents which can result in severe 
injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If 
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy 
on it, do not mow it. 
For your safety, use the slope gauge included 
as part of this manual to measure slopes before...

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l. Never store the machine or fuel 
container inside where there is an 
open flame, spark or pilot light as 
on a water heater, space heater, 
furnace, clothes dryer or other gas 
appliances. 
m.  Allow a machine to cool at least five 
minutes before storing.
General Service
1.  Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly 
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains 
carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly 
gas.
2.  Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, 
make certain the blade(s) and all moving...

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WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the 
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before 
attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol Description
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WARNING! Slopes are a major factor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. 
 Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.  Always mow up 
and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. 
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NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model 
depicted may differ from yours. Refer to Figure 2-1 to match your transmission style; Foot Control CV T (Continuously Variable Transmission), CV T (Continuously 
Variable Transmission) or Hydrostatic.
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide 
excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. 
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Tools Required
• Adjustable Wrench or Socket Set
Connecting the Battery Cables
California PROPOSITION 65 
WARNING : Battery posts, terminals, 
and related accessories contain lead 
and lead compounds, chemicals 
known to the State of California to 
cause cancer and reproductive 
harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:  When attaching battery 
cables, always connect the POSITIVE 
(Red) wire to its terminal first, 
followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) 
wire.
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5.  To adjust the position of the seat, remove 
the adjustment knob (a) on the bottom 
of the seat (b). Slide the seat (b) forward 
or backward as desired. Reinstall the 
adjustment knob (a). See Figure 2-6.
Dash Shroud (If Equipped)
There are two shroud types. One shroud for the 
1/3/5/K/T-Style and one for the S-Style dash.
Continue below for the 1/3/5/K/T-Style, skip ahead 
to the S-style section for the S-style dash.
1/3/5/K /T-Style Dash
1.  If the dash shroud (a) was shipped loose, the 
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filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. 
See Figure 2-10. 
STOP
STOP! Continue to Setting the Deck 
Gauge Wheels (If Equipped) on 
p age 10.
 
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels 
(If Equipped)
Move the tractor to a firm and level surface, 
preferably pavement, and proceed as follows:
1.   Select the height position of the cutting 
deck by placing the deck lift lever in the 
normally desired mowing height setting 
(there are six different cutting height 
notches on the right fender).
2.  Check the...