Maintenance And Repair Instructions - Troy-Bilt TB144 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the
frequency stated in the table. These procedures should
also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require
special tools or skills. If you are unsure about
these procedures, take your unit to a Troy-Bilt or
other qualified service dealer. Call 1-800-520-
5520 for more information.
FREQUENCY
Before starting engine
Every 10 hours
First change at 10 hours
Every 25 hours thereafter
Every 25 hours
Every 25 hours
TINE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
All 4 tines should be replaced at the same time because
they will wear evenly through normal use. Work on one
side at a time.
WARNING:
always wear heavy gloves when handling
the tines.
1. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP (O) position
and disconnect the spark plug wire.
NOTE: It may be necessary to lay the cultivator back in a
horizontal position on a flat level surface with the
upper handle touching the ground.
2. Remove the click pin from each end of the tine shaft.
Slide the tines off of the shaft (Fig. 14).
3. Clean and oil the shaft.
4. Slide on the new tines with the hubs facing out. The
four tines are marked with the letters "A" or "B."
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MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
Check oil
Clean and re-oil air filter
Change oil
Change oil
Clean spark arrestor
Check spark plug condition and gap
To prevent serious
personal injury,
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system may be
performed by a Troy-Bilt or other qualified service
dealer. Call 1-800-520-5520 for more information.
WARNING:
maintenance or repairs with unit running.
Always service and repair a cool unit.
Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that
the unit cannot start.
5. Place one "A" tine and one "B" tine onto the shaft.
6. Secure the new tines to the shaft with click pins. It
may be necessary to wash the dirt off the tines and
shaft for ease of removal.
"B" Tine
Hubs
To prevent serious
injury, never perform
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"A" Tine
Click Pin
Fig. 14