Troy Bilt Pony Tune-up Time! Spark plug, Air filter, Fuel Filter And Lube.

[@mariannec7320]

I am 70 years old and hate depending on others for anything. I love my little pony but the upkeep on it gets nerve racking. You sir have been my guardian angel. Thanks so much for showing me how to fix my minor problems when they arise. Your appreciated more than you probably knew.❤

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you for the kind words. I am glad that I could help!

[@sherwoodkressley742]

Easy to listen to….nice, accurate, & informative. Thank you!

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Picked one up year and half ago, first rider mower ever. This video helped me a ton, I will be doing all of this before starting it this season. If you know how, I’d add affiliate links so you can earn a few extra bucks from these parts. I would’ve definitely purchased through here as you were so much of a help. Appreciate you.

[@McmM-cv9sb]

That was a good video man I have a little pony lawn mower too for about 4 years I brought a brand new your tips are very helpful I'll keep an eye out for your next video thanks😅

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad I was able to help out.

[@HomeServicesPlus-e9x]

Just bought a used Troy Built Pony. Needs a new front tire. I will do these repairs in the video and look for more of your videos to make sure the mower is in A1 condition

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad I could help, just take your time and you will be able to do all these repairs

[@danieljensen2427]

I just bought a used mtd yard machine earlier this summer, has 16 1/2 hp B&S , the part number under the hood for the air filter matches the one that you put on, however mine is a round, glad I chech before ordering. Thank you for the video.

[@duanebethea]

I use an old custom bent licence plate as a funnel to drain the oil. Flat side under plug then bend it to direct oil into catch container.

[@FarpointFarms]

Good idea!

[@LeonardE-kq4xw]

Thanks for the video. I have the same exact engine and i was able to maintain my my engine

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad it helped!

[@900198619]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make an awesome video to teach someone like me. I really appreciate it. God bless you in Yeshua's mighty name!

[@FarpointFarms]

You're very welcome! It is comments like this to why I make the videos- God Bless

[@macsawesomeplace]

Great video. May I add that Amazon sell hour meters for less than $15. They are charged by induction from the spark plug wire so no batteries and it recharges itself. Very easy to install and helps keep track of usage for maintenance.

[@FarpointFarms]

I will certainly look into one of those!

[@xraykadiddlehopper8067]

The hour meters do not recharge themselves. But they are long lasting and have to be replaced when dead as the battery is sealed within the meter. for $10 it's a no brainer.

[@macsawesomeplace]

@@xraykadiddlehopper8067 You are right. I double checked mine and it has an internal battery, not rechargeable.

[@lilgampla]

If you own this model from 2008-2009 should be 13an77kg011 do yourself a favor take the spindles off the deck strip them down drill and tap for Grease fittings 1/4-28 this will keep the spindles happy for longer and put in a shut off valve between fuel tank and filter this will help with maintenance and if the tank need to be drained

[@FarpointFarms]

Good to know!

[@andrewswilliam67]

Nice Presentataion very useful information...Thanks

[@xraykadiddlehopper8067]

Great video on an older pony. I cant find any videos on the newest pony. Different motor w/filter, different deck has wheels now, many different features. An very easy to install hour meter is only ten bucks. Also a battery maintainer is inexpensive and the battery will last longer when not in use. Wish someone would do a video on the newest model.

[@porteneur1]

Thank you Sir. just what i needed

[@guillermobur]

Could you post the part numbers of each item (gasoline filter, spark plug, etc.)?

[@FarpointFarms]

I'm sorry. I long ago tossed the packages. Your part numbers should be listed on the inside of the hood on this mower.

[@amandalouisegoodner6230]

Is there not a oil filter? I ordered a kit for this mower supposedly and there was an oil filter as well

[@FarpointFarms]

Some mowers have what is called a splash system- As the mower moves and bumps around, it lubricates the engine. Not a great design, but has been around for a while

[@iandefelice6934]

Do you have links to all the items you used?

[@FarpointFarms]

I don't because there are so many different models that take different parts of capacity of fluids. partstree.com is a great reference site to see what parts each model takes

[@tikigyrl79]

Where can I buy that air filter part.. the part #? Thanks!

[@FarpointFarms]

take a looks at Partstree.com- you can find tons of stuff there

[@chuckweber7402]

Enjoyed the video. I live in Wisconsin and wondering if I can leave the tractor outside during the winter with a tarp over it

[@FarpointFarms]

You can, I would disconnect the battery for the winter and make sure the tarp is tied down really well. I know the winters there are no joke

[@miguelalt8855]

Great video, thank you.

[@FarpointFarms]

You are welcome!

[@426superbee4]

any way we need a video about this this fuel pump problem! on the 17.5 engine

[@FarpointFarms]

There isn't a fuel pump on this model. Only the larger 2 cylinder models have that.

[@426superbee4]

@@FarpointFarms i didn't think there was either on this Briggs 17.5 but there must be. cause the engine starving for fuel I thought it was gravity fed

[@426superbee4]

@@FarpointFarms i was using it and it just died. for no reason what so ever. Engine full of oil gas, i even checked the fuel filter and the lines and its still starving for fuel> I took staring fluid shot it, and it runs ! long as i'am shooting it with starting fluid . Never would catch the fuel> There a fuel pump on it! GOT TO BE a vacuum advance fuel pump> if it was the Carburetor Solenoid it would not fire

[@handsonwithblg4949]

No fuel pump on my Pony here . You sure your mower isn't a bigger one ?

[@426superbee4]

@@handsonwithblg4949 your correct the pony don't have a fuel pump Or does it? sure that funny looking thing beside the carburetor with hoses running off of it, isn't a fuel pump , its not the PVC valve ! They show them to be fuel pumps > but again they claim there no fuel pumps on the pony ~ Its got to be a fuel pump or a vacuum fuel pump

[@shawndaniels2846]

Anybody know what spark plug gap is supposed to be? I cannot find an answer anywhere. Even tried searching for owners/service manual with serial & model number & it doesn't recognize them.

[@72grantorino]

Can you please link to that Ryobi tool you used for the tires? Thank you!

[@johnparrette8069]

Excellent .

[@FarpointFarms]

Many thanks!

[@robc8468]

No oil change and a fresh spark plug for an extra $10-12 in parts?

[@FarpointFarms]

Not sure what the question is, but the plug on this one was new, and there is no oil filter on this model.

[@tracefifield2115]

You’re oil filter’s pre filter that you oiled actually goes on TOP of the filter… 😂 that’s the quality of this video

[@FarpointFarms]

It literally doesn't matter as long as it is in there and oiled, you realize that right?

[@jazzmatthews3666]

This Lawnmowers suck, they have a lot of problems and they are not worth the money you spend on them. Don't waist your money!!

[@Scott_6666]

I don't know about that. I bought a used one at a yard sale 10 years ago for $400. Still works great and all I have done is change the oil every year and put gas in it. It has been bulletproof.

[@fracturedhearts3734]

Haha that's no Troy Bilt. That a MTD Bilt LOL. In less you got that dirt cheap you got a bad deal. It was the biggest POS we ever had. After the first year it was a ordeal keeping it going or the next 2.5 years. I mourn you loss of free time.

[@bro.weaver1282]

Hey now, if MTD did not buy Garden Way, there would be NO Troy Built! The tillers are still decent. Garden Way was long bankrupt when MTD bought them.

[@fracturedhearts3734]

I know man but still. When we got the new one we did not know it was just a name. I got a 80's Horse tiller and I thought it would be of the same quality. I kind of blanked myself a bit.

[@fracturedhearts3734]

@Ashurii yeah I know now but at the time not so much. We needed a new one it was a good name brand on sale and boom. It looked a lot beefier in the add. Hell I thought my brother got the wrong one. It was not as good as the Bolin's of the same size we got new 5 years before that one.. My yard is really hard on mowers to begin with. I got a tank of a mower now a old Dixie chopper XWK 2503-60

[@springfield03sniper]

@@fracturedhearts3734 I'm sure he didn't pay a lot for it. Seems to be in decent shape and if he could pick it up for 150 bucks, that is a good deal to me.

[@FarpointFarms]

These do appear to be "Budget mowers", but I will take it as a challenge to keep it going for a while.

[@eggxeiber]

Bro is a good video, to do the oil change made the ramp just one side so u get inclination for drain the oil. after that remove the ramp and good to fill oil, i want to see how u doing thanks.

[@FarpointFarms]

Good idea! Thanks.

[@bkdexter79]

I just changed my filter...then saw this video. I'll watch again before I do it again! Thanks! :-)

[@pamelakelley5535]

Thank you I just bought a used lawnmower same model. I am pretty handy for a female. My Dad used to drag me out in the garage and showed me how to do minor things on a car. Watching these videos and reading the tips by others are helping me learn how to work on my own mower. Thank you it's a huge help!

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad to help, I am glad to hear that your dad made you do that, it is coming in handy now

[@crisprtalk6963]

I just got one of these for free... put on a new battery, starter solenoid, blades, carb, and oil. Good to go!

[@bigpaulyd538]

5 years into the future and your video is still helping people. I always stare at the foam pre-filter when changing. There are 4 ways to install it that look right, but only 1 this is correct. "Grid" or "screen" on the foam filter directly against pleats on the paper filter. That's how the old one came out in your video, but I can't quite tell if that's how you put the new foam pre-filter back in. Or does it even matter?

[@FarpointFarms]

I think I did it right but now I think about it and don't remember.

[@Egalitarian-bt7kz]

Thank you, thank you, thank you…With your thorough explanation and guidance, I’m ready to do what you did to tune up my Bronco😊

[@FarpointFarms]

You are welcome and will do just fine with it. Just take your time and you will be fine

[@realsinner8092]

Thank you it just want I wanted but my air filter is round. Ha! Ha! I need s to look up another video. At, 9:20, you didn't said what and how you were doing and what tool you were using. I believe you are putting lubricant on the joins. What was the tool you using?

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes, That is a Grease gun and I was greasing the front end.

[@brendaoppert953]

Took the spark plug cover off according to recommendations when replacing oil. It was hard to come off, now it fits loosely. Now, I am blowing off the spark plug cover when I hit deep grass. Did I ruin the cover?

[@FarpointFarms]

Possibly. Look into the cover and see if there is a little round metal cylinder in it. If its there, you can snug it up a bit with a pair of needle nose pliers and that should fix it.

[@joem1767]

Well Eric you lit a fire under my ass. After I watched your tune up video I went out today and did the same stuff to my Cub Cadet. I do the oil and oil filter and grease the zerks every spring and fall but it's been a while for the air and fuel filter and spark plugs. It needed it so thanks for the 'motivation!'

[@FarpointFarms]

Ha! Glad I could help.

[@sandragionfriddo6982]

Could you tell me specifically what brand of and type or weight of grease to use for fittings? Also can it be purchased at a walmart?

[@FarpointFarms]

I have one of those small grease guns, and I buy the little 3 packs of grease from Walmart. No special type needed, just wheel bearing grease.

[@McbreakRsfanboy]

Theres no oil filters on this engine right?

[@426superbee4]

i spend more time working on my pony than i do with my GF lmfao But true idk know they got a fuel pump? i though it was gravity fed ! it just stop or quit running for no reason at all ! left me out in the field! so i went got starter fluid and it started rite up soon i stop spraying it , It quit So that tell me a few things, a clog line or fuel filter, So i pulled off the fuel filter blew it out Still wouldn't run ! so i took my pickup went fetch it. blew all the lines out fuel tank and still want run . So its got to be the carb. IDK THEY HAD FUEL PUMPS i will go electric fuel pump

[@426superbee4]

Get a pip extension screw in the oil plug and screw on a cap put seal tape around the threads. Then put the oil drain tray under it >what it does get it away from the engine block enough there it will drain in the tray> Dam tie rod not going to let ya extend it all the way out from the frame! A good chance it will break the pipe off> Might try that put a wooden block under the pipe> Means you would have to add more oil to the engine for the pipe

[@FarpointFarms]

I'll look into it.

[@426superbee4]

@@FarpointFarms cool

[@youngkemo]

This is the video I've been looking for a few months!!! Nobody really breaks it down like you do each part for regular maintenance. My mower stopped running on me the other day I'm hoping this fixes my problem

[@FarpointFarms]

You are so welcome! Comments like this is why I make these videos

[@youngkemo]

@@FarpointFarms just picked up some new spark plugs and ordered the rest of the parts I should be back up and running by Monday if not maybe a video on carburator cleaning would be good to watch? I'm still learning how to do all this mechanical stuff as I have zero experience in this sort of trade. Lol 🤣

[@BartStar009]

Gator Blades! GATOR BLADES ! I have the same exact one and GATOR BLADES made it cut like a $10,000 one !

[@_BAD_MERC_]

Figured I'd say something. I just retired a TroyBilt Pony from 2005. I live in Florida so the grass gets cut at least weekly. I used it to pull cars around my property, to tote trailers of mulch and trailers of crushed stone. It got used constantly and I did the maintenance frequently and the variator bearings every few years. It got to the point where it would not move and the variator was always the issue. Eventually the deck rusted through and that got a Craigslist restoration with some license plates and some rattle can black. Looked factory!! Last year on about the fourth pass in my front yard the deck split in the middle and became a trencher. I was stuck - frozen in time. I had to take the deck off to move the mower. I had been looking for awhile and was hesitant because mine still worked. I took off ALL the stuff that made it a mower and still use it to pull my garden trailer. I bought a new tractor and think I did well with my choice. A Craftsman T2200 replaced it. Hydrostatic drive, cruise, tight turn radius, hour meter, forced lubrication system and best of all, very comfy and easy to operate.

[@FarpointFarms]

The T series does have some great features- Thanks for repairing the old one and not just replacing it at the first sign of issues

[@trishnichols8793]

I'm a newbie, I couldn't even get the hood off without this!!!, I'll attempt this and check back, SO FAR / GREAT!!!!!

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad I could help!

[@jGoodloejr]

They make a oil drain valve and hoes you can install that helps with that oil change but yes bad placement of the drain! Mine is the little cheap 30 inch rider but it's all I really need ! Enjoyed the video!

[@FarpointFarms]

I do plan on making or adding a small extension to that pipe, but it is really something that should have been done at the factory. I look forward to retirement and one of those 30 inch riders. That's where I started off and that's where I'll end up!

[@jaydewitte2958]

Always add a fuel cut-off, too, my float stuck open and filled engine with gas. The gas tank is above the engine and gravity fed.

[@FarpointFarms]

Not a bad idea at all!

[@HomeServicesPlus-e9x]

How?

[@programmingchicago]

What tool should I buy to remove the spark plug?

[@FarpointFarms]

A 5/8th deep well socket, or 16mm deep well socket should work.

[@programmingchicago]

Thank you.

[@macsawesomeplace]

Or a spark plug socket. They have a rubber insert in them to prevent accidentally damaging the ceramic portion of the spark plug.

[@jamescaldwell7830]

.10

[@PhyllisBennettNana]

Hubby headed to store for these same parts!! We have a 2016 it just quit yesterday while cutting grass.. he just checked fuel filter ugh.. says we don't need one but I think it would be wise..to change.. my dad was a mechanic.. hubby ..a carpenter.. good video.. maybe I should do the maintenance! 😆 Been reading all morning trying to figure this out.. you made it look sooo easy.. thanks!

[@JasonMcLoughlin-ro6lv]

Thanks! Very informative!

[@FarpointFarms]

You're welcome!

[@CDLNEPA]

Just bought a brand new 42" with a Kohler 17 horse engine. Thanks for the video

[@medwardl]

Is there grease fittings for any of the deck pulleys?

[@xraykadiddlehopper8067]

NO, sealed berings.

[@CityToTheWoods]

If that's not a twin to my MTD Yardman (Walmart) tractor, I don't know what is.

[@springfield03sniper]

MTD makes all of the big box store tractors, like Cub Cadet, Bolens, Yard Machines, John Deere, Poulan, etc.

[@FarpointFarms]

MTD is the main manufacturer for so many of the box store mowers at this point. I think even sears Craftsman mowers have switched from Husqvarna to MTD. It's a little sad, but is sure keeps the cost of spare parts down.

[@robc8468]

@@springfield03sniper and Craftsman

[@garrickwelsh6793]

How many belts do they have told me 3

[@FarpointFarms]

That is correct. 2 drive belts and one mower blade belt.

[@toddthom4508]

Really informative video. I can't seem to locate this $25 kit you mention for my Troy Bilt 13WM77KS011, can you add the link to this in the description? Always helpful to have that info so we can get the parts needed to follow instructions on this great video.

[@FarpointFarms]

Look up Briggs and Stratton tune up kit- the price has jumped since I got mine.

[@riccisdeocampo305]

How to convert my riding lawn mower to ATV

[@FarpointFarms]

Check out my poor man's at video.

[@erichamilton9010]

They arent bad tractors BUT can be sensitive. Belts pain in the butt.

[@fattysgarage1754]

My 2005 is still going. Changed oil twice, replaced steering gear once and 1 new belt. Same fuel and air filter, tires, spark plug, since new. I beat the hell out of it for 15 years in Florida 12 months a year and still going. Cost I think was $999.00. I wanted a new mower for years but it keeps going.

[@FarpointFarms]

That just proves that maintenance is key in keeping these guys alive.

[@marshal7102]

These Ponys are a real work horse. Not only do I use it for cutting my lawn, It has great pulling power and I use it to move my boat around the yard and also a large utility box trailer. This thing will not bogg down at all. it will dig and spin the tires long before it looses any motion. I put a trailer hitch on it the back and a counter weight on the front because It will pop a wheelie before it stops moving. Very Strong pull on this Lawn Tractor. Love this thing. Got it in 2013 and it is still a beast!

[@FarpointFarms]

These are great units. I think so many people never realize the potential of the riding mower they have sitting in the shed.

[@GingerChallis]

Love the video... but I need help... I've changed the oil faithfully every season but but this year it stopped running I knew it needed a new battery and thought the spark plug could stand to be replaced. So I bought the new battery and the spark plug and brought them home. Switched up battery just fine. Used my 5/8 socket and took the old plug out. No problem. But I had a really hard time getting new spark plug to start in the threads. I struggled and struggled with it. I finally got it started and it won't tighten all the way in. I even took it back out and put the old one back in to see if I had bought the wrong spark plug size but the old one wouldn't thread all the way back in either. Should it screw all the way in? I put the black cover on it and it snapped.. But it won't start start. What am I doing wrong? I can only get it about halfway in and I cannot turn it anymore.

[@FarpointFarms]

Sadly, you have cross threaded the spark plug into the hole. That means is was a little cockeyed when it got started, and as you tried to tighten it, you literally cut new threads into it. That is not good. It's also why it won't go all the way in. I wish I had a video on how to fix it, but you'll have to just search for 'how to fix a cross threaded spark plug hole. Good luck!

[@tubejim101]

Thank you.

[@FarpointFarms]

You're welcome!

[@marcellusholley]

I'm having trouble with mine turning over. I have choke all the way up and will not start. Any recommendations from the group

[@franklakeman5159]

Full tune up. That's why I'm here. Wish he would pin part 2 in the comments.

[@marcellusholley]

@@franklakeman5159 I don't remember what my issue was when I got it fixed, but it was only 15 dollars to get it done. Something very small.

[@DJL-ms5xl]

awesome video ... big help

[@kashfortheking]

Good points on safety about the debris cover.

[@johnm4541]

No oil filter ?

[@FarpointFarms]

Not on this model. Its a splash lube system so big hills can also starve the engine of oil.

[@100forks]

I can't believe that he pulled the spark plug and did not check the gap. You always check the gap. Just taking a look at it and saying it looks fine is incompetency.

[@shawndaniels2846]

What is the gap? I've been looking forever & can't find any info on it

[@billcoley8520]

I’ve got a John Deere mower and a John Deere blower that are 16 years old. The other day I saw that premixed gas 50 to 1 for blowers and weed eaters. My friend my blower has never ran so good.

[@bkdexter79]

Trump 2020!

[@fracturedhearts3734]

Rarity best pony!! Luna best princess!!!