TROY BILT PONY WON'T START? How to Repair!

Troy-Bilt Pony Won't Start? Here's the REAL Problem! | Complete Carburetor Cleaning & Fuel System Repair 0:00 Troy-Bilt Pony Won't Start? Here's the REAL Problem! 2:58 Disassembly 8:09 Clean 8:46 Re-assembly 35:31 Outro If your Troy-Bilt Pony riding mower cranks but won't start, this video walks you through the exact troubleshooting process I use in the shop. We start with the basics—checking the battery, spark, fuel delivery, and using starting fluid—to quickly narrow down the problem. In this repair, we discovered stale ethanol fuel had completely gummed up the carburetor and even caused the fuel shutoff solenoid to stick. Follow along as we remove the carburetor, clean it in the ultrasonic cleaner, free up the fuel solenoid, replace the fuel filter, drain the old gas, and get this mower running again! Whether you're a beginner or have been working on small engines for years, these troubleshooting steps can save you time and money. 🔧 In this video: Battery voltage test Using a jump pack to diagnose Starting fluid test Fuel system troubleshooting Carburetor removal Float bowl inspection Ethanol fuel damage Ultrasonic carburetor cleaning Fuel shutoff solenoid diagnosis Fuel filter replacement Fresh fuel installation Final startup and repair 💡 Tip: Ethanol fuel is one of the biggest causes of carburetor problems on seasonal equipment. Using ethanol-free fuel and draining fuel before long-term storage can help prevent repairs like this. 👍 If this video helped you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment below! It really helps support the channel and allows us to keep making free repair videos. Thanks for watching M28 Garage! #TroyBilt #LawnMowerRepair #CarburetorCleaning #SmallEngineRepair #RidingMower #M28Garage #SmallEngine #DIYRepair #BriggsAndStratton #FuelSystemRepair #LawnMowerWon'tStart #Mechanic #UltrasonicCleaner #HowToFix #OutdoorPowerEquipment