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Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: anti scalp wheels 2014 model

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:20:29 -0700

2014 pony continues to scalp. how do i install anti scalp wheels?

Troy-bilt lawn mower: Mower will not engage - wheels do not move forward

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:49:25 -0700

My self propelled mover is a Toy Built 22", 5.50 horsepower, Briggs and Stratton 550 Series, 158 cc, Model Number

12A-264U011, number directly the model number is 303526.

I changed the height of cut today, started the mower, engaged the self propelled arm and processed to cut grass. The mower moved forward and cut about5 feet, then all of a sudden just stopped moving forward. I released the arm and engaged again, the mower moved forward under power, then stopped again.

Can you tell me what to look for? I did note that the line that is attached to the forward motion arm is a bit loose, that is, it has some slack in it.

This has been a great mower. I had it exactly one year and 3 months. I purchased this mower after my husband passed and needed something I could handle at the old age of 70.

Awaiting your response.

⟐ Commented August 15, 2025 at 13:49 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Turns over but won't start

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:53:17 -0700

Purchased used, it's been sitting so I replaced the gas and fuel filter. Replaced the air filter oil and oil filter. Battery is fully charged. Turns over but won't start. If you take the air filter off and out your hand over the intake hole it will start. Any ideas?

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Spring on deck broke

Wed, 21 May 2025 03:26:00 -0700

2003 Troy Bilt pony 42" deck belt broke, noticed a spring on the left side deck is broke, I cant find where the forward end of the spring connects. Can anyone help me.

⟐ Commented May 21, 2025 at 3:26 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Gas in oil reserve

Wed, 14 May 2025 20:03:19 -0700

When I put gas in the gas tank, it fills into the oil reserve too. No I'm not putting it in the oil reserves it just flow's into it

⟐ Commented May 14, 2025 at 20:03 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: How to replace the fly wheel

Sun, 04 May 2025 14:52:08 -0700

How to replace the flywheel on a 2013 Troy Bilt pony

⟐ Answered May 04, 2025 at 14:52 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Riding Lawn Mower, Engine dies, gas in oil.

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:22:58 -0700

Hello, I recently purchased a 2004ish Troy Bilt Pony. The carburetor was leaking gas from the breather tube, and the oil had gas in it. So I replaced the carb and oil. Now the gas stays in the tank. However, when I start the engine, it seams to sometimes struggle, but eventually starts and runs for about a minute. Then it slowly putters out, almost like it's out of gas. If I wait about 30 seconds, it will start up and do the same thing again. I checked the fuel lines and gas cap and they seem to be fine. I also rechecked the oil and there is definitely still gas in the oil. I am not sure if it was residual from the old problem, and I am not sure if that is related to it shutting down. - Extra info, when the engine is started in choke, it puffs black smoke with each stroke. -

I am very new to working on engines and would appreciate any and all suggestions. Thank you for your help!

⟐ Answered July 20, 2024 at 17:22 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: PTO wont engage the belt

Mon, 27 May 2024 19:43:06 -0700

I have a 2009 Troy Pony 13AN77KG011. The PTO cable broke, so I replaced it with a new cable 946-04173E. When I went to engage the blades, the belt is still loose. In looking at the cable, it seems like the cable from the end of the housing (where it sets/pins into the deck) to the spring that attaches to the deck brake assembly is too long. Am I missing something? I replaced the blade belt as well thinking that the belt may have stretched. Any help would be appreciated

⟐ Commented May 27, 2024 at 19:43 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: troy bilt pony no start no click

Wed, 22 May 2024 14:52:26 -0700

Any help for troy bilt pony

⟐ Answer accepted May 22, 2024 at 14:52 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Electric start Won’t start just clicking

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:51:58 -0700

I have a brand new mower. Charged it for 10 hours it won’t start just clicking!

⟐ Commented April 22, 2024 at 10:51 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: fills into the oil reserve

Sun, 21 May 2023 11:51:56 -0700

When I put gas in the gas tank, it fills into the oil reserve too

I'm going out on a limb and say no one can help with this question ⁉️

⟐ Edited by author May 21, 2023 at 11:51 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Lawnmower won't start after oil spilled when cap was off

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:41:09 -0700

My lawnmower was tipped over & oil was spilled. Cleaned up oil, replaced oil, now mower won't start. Why?

⟐ Commented November 11, 2022 at 19:41 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: troy bilt pony white smoke when I go to mow

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:07:46 -0700

I was wondering if anybody could help me out? I have a troy bilt pony that spews white smoke when i go to mow. Its spilling gas especially when i go over bumps and i think thats the cause of the smoke, the gas onto the hot metal. I have absolutely no idea what it could be or where it could be leaking from as i know nothing about engines. Any help would he great.

I have already try this solution greenry ethusiast provided this information:

- Check the gas lines for leaks. Check the carb for leaks and tighten it if it's loose. Also, check the carb float. It may be sticking open, letting it flood.
- Check your oil level? Also to see if it may smell like fuel.

Could you please help me to understand how to solve this at home?

⟐ Answer accepted September 28, 2022 at 6:07 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Why is my Troybilt lawn mower will not sart?

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:38:19 -0700

Lawn mower will not start

Why does Troy-Bilt lawnmower will not start?

⟐ Commented September 02, 2020 at 10:38 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: 2006 Troybilt zero turn

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:45:16 -0700

Not having an engine issue. Recently had to replace pto switch, then ignition switch, then solenoid. After observing I find that the red wires on the ignition switch and pto switch get very hot when the pto is engaged. Engine runs, but those wires get hot just by turning the ignition on without starting and engaging the pto switch. I’m afraid to use it because I know it will damage more or even catch on fire.

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: zt 54” mower deck is loose on right side as sitting in seat. how toxic

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:11:45 -0700

Zero turn 54” mower deck on right side as sitting in seat is loose. How to fix?

⟐ Edited by author December 06, 2019 at 20:11 MST

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Troy-Bilt TB30R Speed Control not Engaging

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:29:42 -0700

I have a Troy-Bilt TB30R riding mower that i am having trouble with the Speed control lever in first and second gear It will move in any other gear range above that. i recently replaced the drive belt thinking that would solve the issue but it did not. Is there a way to adjust the pulley or rod linkeage?

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: 54” zero turn mower deck is loose on one side, how to fix it.

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 16:31:21 -0700

My mower: 54” zero turn mower. Deck is hanging loose on right side (sitting in seat, right side). How to fix? I recently purchased it.

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: Drive Belt keeps breaking

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 16:03:57 -0700

Drive belt tears up as soon as I start machine or 5-10 minutes later. Have replaced belt 7 times and keeps breaking. Repair shop couldn’t figure out how to fix.

Troy-Bilt Lawn Mower: I tipped it over while storing it... and

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:38:00 -0700

my lawn mower has been in shed for 3 days. I didnt realize i had tipped it over while storing it.... and now it's blowing white smoke and oil is all over the shed. What do I do?

⟐ Answer edited November 16, 2020 at 0:38 MST