Lubrication; Front Axles; Steering Rack & Pinion; Cleaning The Engine & Deck - Troy-Bilt TB30R Operator's Manual

4. Snap the small end of oil drain sleeve onto the space
provided around the oil drain plug. See Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1
5. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable
container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
6. Tip the tractor slightly in the direction of the suitable
container to aid in fully draining all of the oil from the
engine.
WARNING!
Before tipping engine or equipment to
drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine
until fuel tank is empty.
7. Replace the oil drain plug and tighten. Be careful not to
overtighten the oil drain plug.
8. Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in the
Engine Owner's Manual packed with your unit.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual packed with
your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper
viscosity of motor oil.

Lubrication

WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine
Owner Manual packed with your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake
and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a
season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose
grease before re-installing them.

Front Axles

Each end of the tractor's front pivot bar may be equipped with a
grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of
tractor operation.
Steering Rack & Pinion
Once per season, or every 25 hours of operation, it will be
necessary to lubricate the steering rack and pinion gear located
under the front of the unit. Using standard automotive grease,
apply grease to the front side and rear side of the steering rack,
as indicated in Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2
Cleaning the Engine & Deck
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half
an hour before cleaning. Periodically remove dirt build-up from
engine. Clean cooling fins every 25 hours. Clean with a brush or
compressed air.
IMPORTANT:
Do not spray engine with water to clean because
water could contaminate fuel. Using a garden hose or pressure
washing equipment can also force water into the air cleaner or
muffler opening. Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper
element, and water that passes through the element or muffler
can enter the cylinder, causing damage.
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off
promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine.
IMPORTANT:
The use of a pressure washer to clean your
tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to electrical
components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
WARNING!
Accumulation of debris around muffler
could cause a fire. Inspect and clean before every
use.
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