Section 5: Maintenance; Required Maintenance Schedule; Tiller Lubrication - Troy-Bilt 12211 Owner's Manual

Section
5
Maintenance

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

PROCEDURE
Check engine oil level
Clean engine
Check clutch belt tension
Check nuts and bolts
Change engine oil
Lubricate tiller
Service foam pre-cleaner air filter
(if so equipped)
Service paper air filter
(if so equipped)
Check gear oil level in
transmission
Check tines for wear
Check air pressure in tires
Service spark plug
* Change more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions. Change after first 2 hours of
break-in operation.
Check after first 2 hours of break-in operation.
See Engine Owner's Manual for service recommendations.
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Before Every Every
Each 10 30
Use Hours Hours
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Before inspecting, cleaning or
servicing the machine, shut off engine,
As
wait for all moving parts to come to a
Noted
complete stop, disconnect spark plug
wire and move wire away from spark
plug. Remove ignition key on electric
And every 5
start models.
operating hours
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury or
property damage.

TILLER LUBRICATION

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Proper lubrication of the tiller is an essen-
tial part of your maintenance program.
After every 10 operating hours, oil or
grease the lubrication points shown in
Figure 5-1 as described below.
Use a good quality lubricating oil (#30
weight engine oil is suitable) and a good
quality general purpose grease (grease
that has a metal lubricant is preferred, if
available).
• Remove wheels, clean wheel shaft (A,
Figure 5-1) and apply thin coating of
grease to shaft.
• Grease back, front and sides of depth
regulator lever (B, Figure 5-1).
• Remove tines, clean tine shafts (C,
Figure 5-1) and inspect for rust, rough
spots or burrs (especially around holes).
File or sand smooth and coat ends of
shaft with grease.
• Oil the threads on the handlebar height
adjustment screw (D, Figure 5-1).
• Oil the threads on the handlebar attach-
ing screws (E, Figure 5-1).
WARNING